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Beto’s $6.1 Million Haul Makes Him the Frontrunner – for Vice President
Beto O’Rourke is back in the picture. Proving that the base is still there for the presidential candidate from Texas, Beto has raised $6. 1 million in the first 24 hours of his candidacy. This beats even Bernie Sanders’ $5. дальше »
2019-3-19 00:16 | |
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Dow Futures Stagger while Beto Rakes in Massive Fundraising Haul
The US stock market is lurching toward a mixed open on Monday, as Dow futures continue to flash red while Wall Street’s other two major indices prepare to consolidate minor gains. Meanwhile, liberal wunderkind Beto O’Rourke just vaulted to the top of the Democratic field with a massive fundraising haul that outpaces even progressive septuagenarian Bernie Sanders. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:13 | |
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Bitcoin Supporting 2020 US Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Makes an Important Stride
Yang’s Milestone Pro-crypto and U. S presidential candidate Andrew Yang achieved an important milestone recently, and hence his campaign to become the president of the U. S. gained good traction within a few days. дальше »
2019-3-14 21:41 | |
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Voters Bombard 2020 Presidential Hopeful Andrew Yang with $1,000 Facebook Invoices
Andrew Yang, the New York non-profit entrepreneur and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who’s a bull for bitcoin and ethereum – as well as Universal Basic Income (UBI) – owes 22 political activists $22,000 toward making UBI a reality – at least according to the activists themselves. дальше »
2019-3-13 17:20 | |
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Germany’s Free Democratic Party Says The Government Is Failing At Creating A Legal Crypto Framework
German Government Failed To Create A Blockchain Framework Claim FDP’s Representatives Representatives from the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Germany argue that the government was not able to create a legal framework for blockchain technology and its possible applications. дальше »
2019-3-13 01:32 | |
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Andrew Yang’s Crazy UBI Plan: Give Lazy Freeloaders $12,000 Every Year for Doing Nothing
Last month, Democratic rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for a line in the Green New Deal that promised security for those “unwilling to work. ” Her team quickly lied about it, claiming GOP doctoring, before eventually chalking it up to an “early draft” that was accidentally released. дальше »
2019-3-10 03:00 | |
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These Tweets Expose the Hypocrisy of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
An Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweet reminded her followers this week that the progressive Cinderella was once a restaurant server, while the Democratic rising star waxed humble about her current role as public servant. дальше »
2019-3-10 00:00 | |
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New York Democrats Salivate over Proposed $9 Billion Wealth Tax
New York’s transit infrastructure is in serious jeopardy. Following years of neglect and underfunding, the system allegedly requires a $40 billion investment over the next ten years, or it risks falling into what subway chief Andy Byford calls a “death spiral. дальше »
2019-3-10 21:15 | |
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North Korea amassed small cryptocurrency fortune through hacking, says UN panel
North Korea has obtained some $670 million in virtual and fiat currency in a bid to bypass economic sanctions put in place as a result of its nuclear and missile programs. The country amassed the funds through cyber attacks, Nikkei says citing an expert panel reporting to the UN Security Council. дальше »
2019-3-8 14:24 | |
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‘Badass’ AOC Has Democrats Gushing, But She’s Following Trump’s Playbook
Let’s observe a moment of silence for the moderates, may they rest in peace. The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freight train is doing to the Democratic party above all, what Donald Trump did to the Republicans. дальше »
2019-3-7 23:43 | |
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Volkswagen Bets $50 Billion on Electric Future but Tesla Isn’t Sweating
As cities all over the world look at ways to combat rising pollution levels, giant German automaker Volkswagen goes all in on electric as a transitional period of necessary change comes to the car industry. дальше »
2019-3-6 11:29 | |
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Hillary Clinton and Bloomberg Lay Down in 2020, Dems Feeling AOC and Bern
In quick succession on Monday and Tuesday, two high-profile Democrats moved into the definite ‘no’ column for a 2020 presidential bid. That’s 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and billionaire mayor Michael Bloomberg, who both announced they won’t be running. дальше »
2019-3-6 04:26 | |
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Trump Counterpunches Sweeping Democratic House Probe: ‘They Didn’t Give One Letter of the Requests’
U. S. President Donald Trump completely reversed course on whether the White House will cooperate with the House Democrats’ investigation in corruption and obstruction of justice – a probe that’s widely viewed as a pretense for impeaching the president. дальше »
2019-3-6 03:24 | |
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Environmentalist Shreds Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal: ‘This Would Mean Removing All Water Vapor’
According to a recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the human race has just 12 years to curb carbon emissions before climate change becomes an irreversible, catastrophic event. дальше »
2019-3-4 01:20 | |
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Why Bernie Sanders Should Absolutely Never Take Hillary Clinton’s Advice
She attempted – and failed – to become president in 2008 and 2016. What advice could she possibly offer? In an interview with “The View” on ABC News Friday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said he would not meet with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton for advice, as other 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls have done. дальше »
2019-3-3 02:38 | |
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Pot Stocks Get High as Fed’s Powell Calls for Banks to Clear the Smoke
Speaking in front of the US Congress today, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said clarity is needed for US banks dealing with cannabis companies. Marijuana is illegal under Federal law but legal now in 10 US states creating conflict for financial institutions. дальше »
2019-2-27 11:50 | |
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Ivanka Trump Castigates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Green New Deal
First daughter and White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump has hit out at Democratic U. S. House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal of a guaranteed minimum wage, saying it goes against the will of the majority of Americans. дальше »
2019-2-27 19:14 | |
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Best Bitcoin Mining Pools 2019
Mining is a crucial part of any Proof-of-Work protocol and is integral in maintaining the decentralized, secure nature of a blockchain. Bitcoin employs a typical PoW algorithm which has miners maintaining and verifying the network, making sure that the network is secure, democratic, immutable, trustless, and in theory more scalable than the average centralized database. дальше »
2019-2-24 14:59 | |
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Shutting down the internet doesn’t work, but governments keep doing it anyway
As the internet continues to gain considerable power and agency around the world, many governments have moved to regulate it. And where regulation fails, some states resort to internet shutdowns or deliberate disruptions. дальше »
2019-2-20 15:43 | |
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No Internet, No Problem: How to Send Bitcoin by Amateur Radio
In an age where governments are trigger happy at censoring or shutting down networks, it is reassuring to know that Bitcoin can operate sans internet. Network censorship, after all, is not some dystopian storyline but a power exercised by many democratic governments across the world. дальше »
2019-2-20 05:29 | |
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Bernie Sanders is Running for President. He’s the Only One Who Can Beat Trump
Bernie Sanders has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020. The 77-year-old is now the Democratic front-runner and the only candidate who can realistically beat Donald Trump. Not only is he the most popular Senator in the country, but recent polls also show he would pip Donald Trump in a hypothetical election. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:49 | |
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The Surprising Dictatorial Inclinations of Public Blockchain Developers
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting what to have for dinner, Adam Back, Blockstream’s President, said back in 2016. Raising the question: if public blockchains are not democratic,. . . дальше »
2019-2-18 21:13 | |
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Elizabeth Warren Schemes to Take Down Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election, Does She Even Stand a Chance?
After much speculation, Senator Elizabeth Warren officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign on Saturday, where she vowed to challenge the super wealthy and fellow Democrats who served as their power brokers. дальше »
2019-2-10 00:08 | |
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Abra Users Can Now Buy Stocks and ETFs Using Bitcoin
“Investing in stocks can be a daunting, complex and decidedly exclusionary activity,” says Bill Barhydt, Abra's CEO. To that end, his company’s mobile cryptocurrency wallet app has announced a new feature which will allow investors to purchase traditional stocks using bitcoin. дальше »
2019-2-8 02:05 | |
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Politicians don’t have to learn to code, but knowing something about tech would help
The New Statesman just published an interesting piece from political aide Tara Jane O’Reilly which passionately argues that MPs should learn to code. This, she says, would help them understand the societal issues brought about from technology, while simultaneously helping parliamentarians engage with the electorate. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:48 | |
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January in Africa: Internet shutdowns, Uber Lite, and massive funding
As expected, January was a quiet month in African tech, but there was just enough news — good and bad — to make a monthly wrap worthwhile. Internet shutdowns were all the rage among governments on the continent in 2018, and the early signs are that is set to continue in 2019. дальше »
2019-2-5 15:35 | |
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The West’s unconscious bias against tech in Afrika limits innovation
January 2017 was special in many ways; important to note, it was the first time I ever boarded an airplane, but also it was the time I underwent a grueling visa experience. Armed with notarized documents, among them, a promissory 6-month work contract, particulars of my record of employment (hint; a startup), curriculum vitae, birth certificate, and academic certificates — I set off for the Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). дальше »
2019-1-24 13:37 | |
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Ford and LG to Use IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain to Track Supply Chains to End Child Labor
IBM will be working in order to improve the supply chain in the metals industry using the Hyperledger Fabric as a blockchain platform. The intention is to track cobalt that is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo until it reaches a car maker plant. дальше »
2019-1-16 20:01 | |
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Ford, IBM, LG Chem, and Huayou Cobalt Launch Blockchain-Powered Cobalt Supply Monitoring Project
U. S. car manufacturer Ford, technology giant IBM, South Korean cathode maker LG Chem, and Chinese mining company Huayou Cobalt have joined forces in the first cobalt supply chain tracking and monitoring blockchain project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. дальше »
2019-1-16 14:00 | |
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Here’s why the DRC cut off their internet in the run-up to the elections
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cut off internet access in the run-up to elections during December 2018 — other telecommunications services such as SMS were also suspended in the country. дальше »
2019-1-15 16:32 | |
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Florida Congressman Says Cryptocurrencies Should Not Be Regulated by the SEC
Digital assets, such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, should not be regulated by the SEC and should be left to the jurisdiction of the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), according to Florida Congressman Darren Soto. дальше »
2019-1-13 21:08 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Hints at Its Readiness to Approve Crypto ETFs
CoinSpeaker Japan’s Financial Watchdog Hints at Its Readiness to Approve Crypto ETFs After barring crypto derivatives, Japan is currently gauging industry interest in ETFs tracking digital currencies. дальше »
2019-1-8 11:43 | |
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Bitcoin Basher Elizabeth Warren Joins 2020 Presidential Race to Challenge Donald Trump
The cryptocurrency critic Elizabeth Warren is now getting prepared for a presidential race for 2020. She announced on Monday that she will be working with an exploratory committee in order to raise funds for the campaign. дальше »
2019-1-2 17:44 | |
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National Assembly of South Korea has held crypto regulation debate with local crypto exchanges
The National Assembly of South Korea has held a crypto regulation debate arranged by major local cryptocurrency exchanges, Cointelegraph reported. The topics of the debate were proposed by seven crypto exchanges – Bithumb, CobitCoin, Coinone, Upbit, Gopax, Coinplug and Hanbitco. дальше »
2018-12-11 13:03 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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South Korea’s Minister Of Economy And Finance Looks At New ICO Crypto Tax Implementations
The financial authorities of South Korea, most specifically from the Ministry of Finances, have declared that they are currently considering to create a cryptocurrency tax. The idea was announced by the active minister, Hong Nam-Ki. дальше »
2018-12-4 07:19 | |
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South Korea will trial a blockchain-based voting system
Putting democratic voting on the blockchain is becoming one of the technology’s most divisive applications, but that isn’t stopping South Korea from pushing ahead with a blockchain-based voting system trial. дальше »
2018-11-28 13:57 | |
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Employees Say Startup Civil Hyped Crypto Returns, But Failed to Pay
Civil was supposed to create a more transparent and democratic model for journalism, but so far, journalists working on its platform have yet to receive all of the compensation they say they were promised when hired. дальше »
2018-11-27 01:00 | |
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Colibra Token ICO: Blockchain Democratic Insurance Company?
What Is Colibra? Colibra is the world’s first insurance company that seeks to change how to handle risk and how people are treated when risks occur. Colibra is an open crowdsourced platform based on blockchain technology that handles non-parametric insurance claims and the payment of claims in an automated, transparent, and autonomous way. The main objectives […] дальше »
2018-11-10 11:15 | |
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2020 Presidential Candidate and Coin Center Director Testify Two Sides of the (Bit)coin
On October 11, 2018, two prominent figures spoke in front of the Senate Banking Committee to talk about cryptocurrency and how the future of both society and the digital currency will be intertwined. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:30 | |
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2020 Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren Attacks Bitcoin, Urges Investors to Stay Away
Elizabeth Warren Decides To Attack Cryptocurrency And Urge Consumers Not To Invest Elizabeth Warren, one of the potential 2020 Democratic presidential contenders, is harboring some bad feelings about cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-12 19:06 | |
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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
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Deep Dive into Futarchy
In Aristotle’s words “Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers. ” The statement was powerful and highlighted that what lies at the core of democracy is the opinion of the people who are all identified equally. дальше »
2018-10-12 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency As An Alternative To Power The Opposition In Rojava, Syria
Syria is being weighed down by economic sanctions and one of the country’s Northern town’s is considering cryptocurrency as a way to overcome them. The town, called Rojava, has been designated as part of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria. дальше »
2018-10-11 14:05 | |
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South Korea: Ruling Party Lawmakers Urge Government to Go Ease on ICO Regulation
According to a report by Business Korea, South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party lawmakers Min Byung-doo and Roh Woong-rae are spearheading an initiative to convince the government to reverse the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) enacted in Sept. дальше »
2018-10-7 20:59 | |
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New Impact Ledger to Raise Awareness of Blockchain Projects for Social Good
The Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) has received a six-figure grant from the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF) to build its latest project known as The Impact Ledger, an online registry of blockchain projects designed to assist in the public, nonprofit and for-profit sectors. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:44 | |
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