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Cypherpunks Co-Founder, Top Crypto Anarchist Timothy May Passes Away Due To Natural Causes
Tim May Cypherpunk Co-Founder Dies Of Natural Causes The recognized cryptocurrency anarchist Timothy C. May has passed away the last week, according to a post made by Lucky Green on Facebook. Lucky Green was Timothy’s friend and also a recognized cypherpunk that worked side by side with Tim in many different projects. Green explained that […] дальше »
2018-12-17 19:52 | |
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BCH Devs Publish Bi-Directional Payment Concept Based on IPFS
On Friday, Openbazaar and Bchd developer, Chris Pacia, revealed a new Bchd project feature currently in the making that would allow for Bitcoin Cash-based bi-directional payment channels. Moreover, in contrast to the Lightning Network, the Bchd developers explained that the team has created an overlay network based on the Inter-Planetary File System (IPFS). дальше »
2018-12-17 07:35 | |
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Bear-Resistant: Blockstack Reaches “Milestone 1,” Unlocks $25 Million
Despite red water market conditions, Blockstack announced on December 13, 2018, that they had “unlocked” $25 million in resources to continue their blockchain development. In a company blog post, co-founder Muneeb Ali described the necessity of an advisory board, reviewed the firm’s milestones, and explained how the newly released funds would be put to use. дальше »
2018-12-15 00:00 | |
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Market Analyst Tom Lee Says ‘Fair’ Price of Bitcoin is Over $13K
Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Research, Tom Lee, holds that the current price of Bitcoin is wrong based on a range of factors. The BTC permabull has also refused to give any further price predictions. дальше »
2018-12-14 14:00 | |
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Grid Singularity: Ethereum’s Clean, Green, Energy Blockchain [INTERVIEW]
Years before the launch of Ethereum, a faction of its principal founders banded together with seasoned policy professionals, energy sector executives, and PhD-holders to explore meaningful usage cases for blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-13 14:20 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Unfazed Amid Crypto Winter, Launches Gemini Mobile
Gemini Goes Mobile, Launches Crypto App On Tuesday morning, amid a continued imbroglio in crypto markets, New York-headquartered Gemini unexpectedly conveyed a surprising announcement to its following and clients. дальше »
2018-12-12 01:34 | |
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Crypto Hackers Still Target Ethereum Wallets and Mining Hardware During Bear Market Conditions
It has come to our attention that Ethereum [ETH] has recently become a target for hackers. In particular, an Ethereum World News column explained that hackers have created a scanning network which aims at attacking Ethereum wallets and mining hardware (https://ethereumworldnews. дальше »
2018-12-12 00:28 | |
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All those free apps on your phone are tracking your location and selling your data
In a detailed story published yesterday, The New York Times explained how several popular Android and iOS apps – some designed to simply bring you weather and sports updates – are tracking your precise location round the clock, and then selling that data to third parties. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:51 | |
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Bitmain Follows Industry Trend, Shutters Operations in Israel
Chinese-based cryptomining firm Bitmain is shutting down the operations of Bitmaintech Israel, its research and development (R&D) center in Ra'anana, Israel, according to reports from local news outlet Globes. дальше »
2018-12-10 20:51 | |
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Explained: 51 Percent Attacks on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
One of the worst things to happen to a proof-of-work cryptocurrency is a 51 percent attack. Such attacks undermine the immutability—and consequently the trust—in a blockchain. Satoshi Nakamoto summarized proof-of-work as “one-CPU-one-vote. дальше »
2018-12-10 13:20 | |
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Digital Currency Group Launch Metaverse Ventures; to Fund Development on Decentraland
The Digital Currency Group (DCG), a coalition of blockchain venture capitalists, has announced the launch of a new fund called Metaverse Ventures. In a blog post published December 6, 2018, the group explained that the fund will be a “wholly owned subsidiary of DCG that will invest exclusively in companies building products and services for Decentraland. дальше »
2018-12-10 10:00 | |
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0x Launches Instant, a One-Click Solution to buy ERC Tokens from dApps
The 0x blockchain project has launched Instant, a modular software library that allows users to buy digital tokens from within a decentralized application (dApp) or website. In a blog post published December 6, 2018, the project’s marketing lead Matt Taylor explained that the service will present users with only the best prices for each token, streamlining the user experience. дальше »
2018-12-10 06:00 | |
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Ripple Class-Action Moves Forward with Plaintiffs Starting a New Demand
Jake Chervinsky, Lawyer at Kobre & Kim LLP, wrote a tweet in which he talks about the latest developments in a previously filed class-action lawsuit against Ripple. He explained that the plaintiffs in the Ripple securities class action have filed motions to remand in federal court, asking to go back once again to state court. […] дальше »
2018-12-9 20:07 | |
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Hyperledger Consortium Announces Ursa, a Software Library for Blockchain Projects
The Hyperledger consortium has launched a new cryptographic software library that will make blockchain development significantly less time consuming, at least in theory. Named “Ursa,” the library can be used by developers for open-source projects not directly related to the Hyperledger platform. дальше »
2018-12-6 19:30 | |
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Nydia Zhang of the Social Alpha Foundation: Using the Blockchain for Good
As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking. дальше »
2018-12-6 18:13 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers dupe Singaporeans out of $78,000 in under 3 months
Singaporeans have lost $78,000 to cryptocurrency investment scams in the last three months, after authorities uncovered a wave of fraudulent marketing campaigns. Cryptocurrency con-artists have duped citizens with phony articles featuring well-known Singaporean personalities to garner credibility, local media reports. дальше »
2018-12-5 18:15 | |
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Tumblr’s new algorithm is flagging innocent posts as NSFW
On Monday, Tumblr announced that its site will block anything it considers to be adult-rated visual content that’s NSFW — a category including porn, GIFs, and “female-presenting nipples. ” Tumblr explained its decision to clamp down on NSFW material in a blogpost: “Adult content will no longer be allowed here. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:00 | |
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This Year's G20 Put an Emphasis on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Global leaders walked away from the latest G20 Summit with a rough game plan for crypto regulation. This year’s G20 Summit took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 30 to December 1. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:44 | |
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Canadian Payments Startup Glance Rolls out “Pay With Bitcoin” Feature Across all Merchants
Canadian payments company Glance has announced that its users will now be able to use Bitcoin as a payment method across all existing merchants and services. In a press release issued November 29, 2018, the company explained that the new feature will be called “Pay With Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-3 20:00 | |
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Discuss the evolution of money at Hard Fork Decentralized
At our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, we’re inviting the leading industry companies to host their own discussions across London. Cryptocurrency wallet Luno will be hosting their own event, where they’ll explore investing in a decentralized economy. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
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50,000 printers hacked to help PewDiePie keep his YouTube crown
The battle for YouTube supremacy between Swedish vlogger PewDiePie and Indian record label T-Series is getting more intense than you could imagine: In order to give PewDiePie an edge, someone hacked 50,000 printers around the world to ask people to subscribe to the Swede’s channel, and unsubscribe from T-Series. дальше »
2018-12-3 09:03 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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Google built a rig with five Pixel 3s to improve the phone’s Portrait Mode photos
While most recent phones come with dual rear cameras to capture depth and deliver Portrait Mode-style shots with the background separated from the foreground, Google’s Pixel phones achieve the same effect with a single lens. дальше »
2018-11-30 12:29 | |
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Steemit losing steam – is this a prelude for the destiny that awaits most altcoins?
Blockchain start-up Steemit drops 70% of its staff Steemit CEO and founder Ned Scott released a post on his blockchain-based social network on November 27th, announcing that his company will be laying off more than 70% of its employees. дальше »
2018-11-30 06:54 | |
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Steemit Announces Structural Reorganization, Laying of 70% of Employees
The decentralized content platform that rewards content providers with cryptocurrency, Steemit, recently announced a corporate restructuring that will result in a significant amount of their workforce being cut. дальше »
2018-11-30 03:00 | |
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In Cautionary Speech, Chairman Clayton Parrots SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns
Speaking at the ongoing CoinDesk's Consensus Invest conference in New York, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton spoke on why his agency hasn’t yet approved a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-11-29 21:56 | |
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U.K. Startup Launches Crypto-themed Toys; Oh, and They’re on the Blockchain
Just in time for the holidays, a U. K. startup is launching a line of crypto-themed toysConcerned about the absence of provenance and authenticity for designer toys, CryptoKaiju has launched a set of uniquely collectible toys that are traceable on the blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:25 | |
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CNBC Tech Correspondent: Bitcoin’s Survival Hinges on People Believing in It
While speaking on a recent panel, Elizabeth Schulze, CNBC technology correspondent, explained how Bitcoin’s long-term survival as an asset and currency depends upon people believing in it. Bitcoin’s Long-Term Survival Will Be Determined By Its Users The current price action witnessed with Bitcoin, is enough to shake even the strongest investor’s hands. дальше »
2018-11-28 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Could Reach as Low as $2,500 Says Reputable Crypto Trader Stephen Innes
Bitcoin, the largest virtual currency in the market could reach $2,500 dollars in the near future. This is what Stephen Innes, OANDA Asia Pacific Head of Trading says. During a conversation with Bloomberg on November 26, he explained that $2,500 is the target he has for Bitcoin by January 2019. During 2018, Bitcoin and other […] дальше »
2018-11-27 22:11 | |
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Mexican Startup Wants to Support Venezuelans With $1 Million Crypto Airdrop
Mexican startup Airtm will launch a campaign to raise donations for Venezuelans, a country whose poor monetary policies have plagued it with hyperinflation. Called the AirdropVenezuela. дальше »
2018-11-28 19:29 | |
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NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Comments on Bitcoin’s Intrinsic Value and Popularity
Edward Snowden, who is well-known as a whistleblower, recently discussed bitcoin in an interview with McSweeney’s. During the interview, he explained that he considers distributed ledger technology to be a “new kind of database” that does not allow for manipulation. дальше »
2018-11-27 18:14 | |
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Too Big To Fail: Why XRP Might Escape A Securities Classification
It may be too late for XRP to be classed as a security. At least that’s the opinion of two independent legal experts who have explained to Crypto Briefing that any regulatory clarity gained would be far outweighed by costs, or even the negative effects it would have on the sector. дальше »
2018-11-26 21:39 | |
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Bitcoin BTC to 50k in 3 Years. Chinese Billionaire Zhao Dong Predicts
Zhao Dong, one of China’s most influential “Bitcoin Billionaires,” recently addressed his followers on Weibo (better known as the “Chinese Twitter”), to convey his optimism about the future price of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-25 21:20 | |
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Crypto Insider: Bitcoin (BTC) Won’t Bottom Until $3,000
Bitcoin Bear Market Has Seen No Abatement Michael Moro, CEO of Genesis Trading, sat down with CNBC’s Squawk Box on Black Friday (November 23) to convey his opinions on the current status of the Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto asset market. дальше »
2018-11-24 06:56 | |
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Edward Snowden Bullish On Crypto: Blockchain Money Makes Sense
In 2013, to the chagrin of the U. S. government, Edward Snowden broke America’s laws of secrecy in dramatic fashion, unveiling metaphorical heaps of the NSA’s classified documents to the public at large. дальше »
2018-11-23 16:08 | |
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Israeli Firm Launches Three Cryptocurrency Investment Funds
An Israeli investment firm has launched two cryptocurrency funds, with a third on the way. The company’s CEO explained the funds’ three investment strategies to news. Bitcoin. com. These funds are Cayman Islands-registered, available to institutional and accredited investors. дальше »
2018-11-22 02:20 | |
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Price Dip Aside, Paxful Anticipates Big Week of Gift Card-to-Bitcoin Trades
That special time of year is coming up — the time when individuals trade in their unwanted or unusable gift cards for bitcoin. And with the price of bitcoin dropping, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace Paxful is making it possible to use these gift cards to “buy the dip. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:12 | |
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The difference between AI and machine learning, explained
A while ago, while browsing through the latest AI news, I stumbled upon a company that claimed to use “machine learning and advanced artificial intelligence” to collect and analyze hundreds of data touch points to improve user experience in mobile apps. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:49 | |
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Indian Government Expects to Finalize Crypto Bill Next Month
The Indian government has reportedly filed an affidavit with the country’s supreme court detailing its progress on cryptocurrency regulations. “Serious efforts are going on” to prepare the draft crypto bill and report, the government explained. дальше »
2018-11-21 04:05 | |
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Three types of cryptocurrency tokens explained as quickly as possible
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Considering there are well over 2,000 cryptocurrencies on today’s market, the average blockchain investor faces being veritably overwhelmed by choice. дальше »
2018-11-19 19:32 | |
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