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What triggered Bitcoin’s price to suddenly surge 10% within minutes? Traders react
The Bitcoin price surged from $7,600 to $8,400 within a span of minutes on Oct. 25, almost immediately after Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China would focus on blockchain development. Is China a factor? Some investors anticipate that the rare release of a positive stance of the government of China on blockchain development could […] The post What triggered Bitcoin’s price to suddenly surge 10% within minutes? Traders react appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-10-26 19:58 | |
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China’s Xi Jinping calls for accelerated blockchain development
China is going to accelerate the development of blockchain technology and industrial innovation, with many officials in the government now considering blockchain as an important breakthrough for the purpose of independent innovation of core technologies, increased investments, as well as a way to focus on a number of key core technologies. дальше »
2019-10-25 14:12 | |
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The Demand for Permissionless Freedom Is Just Getting Started
Every year the world seems to be getting crazier and more people are starting to realize that it stems from oppressive government transgressions against a peaceful society. The world has noticed millions of people from France, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Indonesia and more are rising up because citizens are sick and tired of the manipulation. дальше »
2019-10-25 08:45 | |
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State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Calls for Cryptocurrency Regulation in the Country
Government Controlled Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman, Rajnish Kumar, Calls For Regulation of Cryptocurrencies in the Country. Speaking in an interview, Kumar highlighted the need to set up regulations on the cryptocurrency industry instead of the blanket ban currently enforced in the country. As the chairman to one of the largest banks in […] дальше »
2019-10-24 19:34 | |
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U.S. Treasury Yields Freeze After British Parliament Forces Another Brexit Delay
U. S. government debt yields stabilized on Wednesday, as demand for equities waned over concerns of a dysfunctional Brexit process. Treasury Yields Little Changed The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note reached a session low of 1. дальше »
2019-10-24 23:30 | |
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How Fiat Money Fails: Deconstructing the Government’s Paper-Thin Promise
Fiat money has a surprisingly short lifespan. The almighty U. S. dollar currently serving as world reserve currency is not exempted, in spite of all proclamation that it cannot fail. Throughout history, fiat money has failed over and over again, where sound assets like gold have survived. дальше »
2019-10-23 17:45 | |
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Could Trudeau’s Victory in Canada Propel Crypto Adoption, New Zealand Style?
Justin Trudeau has narrowly won the 2019 Canadian election, edging out his conservative opponent to form what is likely to be a minority government. If the legacy of Trudeau’s first term – apart from ending the decade-long brutishly pro-business policies of the Stephen Harper government – is the legalization of cannabis in the country, Canada […] The post Could Trudeau’s Victory in Canada Propel Crypto Adoption, New Zealand Style? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-10-23 15:26 | |
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Litecoin Foundation Pitches Opt-In MimbleWimble Via Extension Blocks
The Litecoin Foundation has published two new draft Litecoin Improvement Proposals that aim to enhance privacy and protect users from government and merchant interference
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UK Govt: Cryptocurrency Derivatives Ban is FCA Business
The UK government says the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is firmly within its right to regulate the crypto space, amid reports of a potential ban on cryptocurrency derivatives. Per a report from Finance Feeds, the government highlighted the FCA’s independence, placing it outside the ambit of the executive. дальше »
2019-10-23 09:30 | |
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The U.S. Yield Curve Tells Us That a Devastating Recession Is Unavoidable
U. S. government debt yields have risen over the past two months, correcting a frightful inversion between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes that sparked concerns of an imminent recession. Just because the so-called ‘recession indicator’ is correcting itself, don’t be fooled into thinking the dangers have gone away. дальше »
2019-10-23 06:00 | |
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The Silk Road Investigation: A ‘Pattern of Bad Behavior and Double Agents’
Kathryn Haun, a general partner at U. S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has revealed in recent interviews how she helped take down the Silk Road when she was working for the Attorney General’s office. дальше »
2019-10-23 01:25 | |
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FCA Will Make Final Decision On Whether To Ban Crypto Derivatives (CFDs and ETNs) in the UK
The government of the United Kingdom has recently affirmed that its regulators and the executive should decide whether crypto derivatives should be banned for retail investors or not. According to the reports, the economy secretary John Glen affirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was the only entity that would determine if the ban should […] дальше »
2019-10-23 23:34 | |
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Ripple’s head of govt relations: US classification of crypto assets does not work
On October 21, Ripple’s global head of government relations, Michelle Bond, during a panel discussion at the Chamber of Digital Commerce, spoke about the current and potential future improvements in legislation and regulation in the crypto-asset space. дальше »
2019-10-22 19:30 | |
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Justin Trudeau’s Social Media Policing Plans Highlight Bitcoin’s Censorship Resistance
Freedom is a fundamental right — but, when it comes to the Internet and social media, some governments have been restrictive. The issue of freedom of speech risen again in Canada as the government reportedly plans to censor its citizens’ social media activities. дальше »
2019-10-22 17:18 | |
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The U.S. Government Just Admitted That It Is Short By $720 Billion Per Year
The richest and most powerful nation in the world just acknowledged that they are in dire need of cash. Of course, the U. S. government wouldn’t simply say it is running on huge budget deficits. дальше »
2019-10-22 16:01 | |
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Russia to Ban Facebook if US Blocks Libra Cryptocurrency
A Russian government official says the nation will ban Facebook if the US decides to block the company’s Libra cryptocurrency. Putin Aide: Ask US About Libra Speaking to reporters on Oct. 22, Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin’s special representative for IT confirmed his official position on Libra, as well as Telegram’s prospective cryptocurrency, Gram. дальше »
2019-10-22 15:00 | |
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UK Gov’t: FCA Will Make Final Decision on Banning Crypto Derivatives
The U.K. government has stressed that is up to the “operationally independent” financial regulator, not the executive, to decide on a proposed crypto derivatives ban
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Russian cyber spooks piggyback Iranian hackers to spy on 35 countries
Cybercriminals with ties to the Russian government have been found to piggyback on hacking tools developed by Iranian threat groups to mount their own attacks against 35 countries. The findings — based on a joint report by the US National Security Agency and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) — reveal the focus of the activity was largely in the Middle East, where the targeting interests of both Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) overlap. дальше »
2019-10-22 10:07 | |
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Call for Press Freedom in Australia Highlights Need for Censorship Resistance
Newspapers across Australia rallied together in protest against government secrecy and press censorship by printing heavily redacted front pages in unison on Monday. Media Outlets Rally Together National and regional press outlets, including The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the Australian Financial Review ran their front page completely censored. дальше »
2019-10-22 09:18 | |
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Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Denied Delay in US Extradition Trial
Efforts by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to fight extradition to the US are in high gear ahead of his court appearance today. Assange who has been in the custody of the UK police since being arrested in April has vowed to fight the extradition ‘as long as it takes’. дальше »
2019-10-21 14:04 | |
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CEO of ride-hailing giant Gojek departs $10B startup to join Indonesian government
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder and CEO of Indonesia’s first decacorn Gojek, is stepping down from his chief executive role to take up a cabinet post in the newly formed government led by Joko Widodo. дальше »
2019-10-21 11:41 | |
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Sunday Digest: Bitcoin Price And The Week’s Top Stories
If you feel like your personal freedoms are being eroded by [insert your government here] becoming increasingly undemocratic in the name of ‘the public good’, then thank [insert your choice of deity here] that you don’t live in Eritrea… unless you do live in Eritrea. дальше »
2019-10-20 20:47 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Should Be ‘Prevented’ Says German Lawmaker
Facebook’s Libra stablecoin, designed to facilitate international finance without the strains of government interference, has come under increasing pressure. This Friday, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz added fuel to the fire, saying that Libra should be ‘prevented. дальше »
2019-10-20 17:20 | |
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Premier of Bermuda: Crypto Assets Balance Out the Powers of ‘Big Tech’ and Government
Edward David Burt, the Premier of Bermuda, has recently affirmed that cryptocurrencies can work as a great equalizer against “big tech”. He affirmed this during a recent interview with Forbes. According to him, cryptos are important to ensure that citizens are not at the mercy of big corporations and the government. The Premier has a […] дальше »
2019-10-19 01:05 | |
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U.S. Treasury Yields Under Pressure as Weakening China Threatens Global Stability
U. S. government debt yields fell on Friday, as bond prices rose following news of China’s weakest quarter of economic expansion in three decades. Treasury Yields Fall The yield curve declined at week’s end, reflecting growing appetite for U. дальше »
2019-10-21 23:30 | |
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Crashes Following FDA Asbestos Discovery
Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) plunged on Friday amid reports the consumer healthcare company had recalled some of its baby powder after government testing found traces of asbestos in one of the bottles. дальше »
2019-10-21 21:00 | |
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The US nukes will no longer run on plate-sized floppy disks
The dated tech in the United State’s nuclear computer system is getting an upgrade as the military sunsets those gigantic old-school floppy disks. It’ll be replaced with a digital solution of some kind. дальше »
2019-10-18 20:58 | |
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Bitcoin Privacy Is the Only ‘Big Question’ for Devs, Says Poolin CEO
Bitcoin privacy must improve to prevent government blacklists of addresses, says Poolin CEO
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U.S. Treasury Yields Spike to Monthly Highs Following Boris Johnson’s Brexit Victory
U. S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, as government bond prices fell, following news that the United Kingdom and European Union have finalized a draft Brexit deal that will pave the way for Britain’s eventual withdrawal from the bloc. дальше »
2019-10-21 23:30 | |
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French Finance Minister: Libra Will Take Away State’s Power To Control Currency
French Economy and finance minister Bruno Le Maire attacks Libra again this time claiming that Facebook’s led stablecoin will intrude on one of the most important national government mandates, issuance of currency. дальше »
2019-10-17 20:31 | |
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Malaysia officially opens Blockchain Village at Medini (BVAM)
Malaysia officially opens Blockchain Village at Medini (BVAM) - CryptoNinjas Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund of the Malaysian government, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary i2M Ventures Sdn Bhd, has officially launched the Blockchain Village at Medini (BVAM) to further support growth of the blockchain ecosystem in Malaysia. дальше »
2019-10-17 19:53 | |
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Libra’s global ambition could trigger antitrust risks: French Finance Minister
If you had to choose who controlled your money, would you pick the government or a private company? While it is unlikely you would pick either, this is the choice nations have to make as Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project pushes toward its goal of a global economic takeover. дальше »
2019-10-18 18:00 | |
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French Finance Minister Warns He ‘Cannot Countenance’ Facebook’s Libra
France: government minister attacks Facebook’s Libra once again
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Nicolas Maduro refuses to give up on Venezuela’s state cryptocurrency El Petro
It seems that the government of Venezuela isn’t ready to give up on its state-issued cryptocurrency ambitions. Speaking during a state broadcast last night, President Nicolas Maduro said protectorates and states would receive one million Petros — Venezuela’s home-brewed cryptocurrency — twice a month, from November onwards. дальше »
2019-10-17 16:14 | |
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Bank of Canada to Fight Crypto with Own Digital Currency
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is thinking about developing a digital currency that would eventually replace fiat money completely, according to local media platform The Logic. Govt-Backed Digital Currency for More Control Bitcoin came out more than a decade ago as a decentralized, peer-to-peer currency system that enabled privacy and bypassed government control. дальше »
2019-10-17 15:00 | |
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Ernst & Young Unveils Blockchain Platform to Monitor Government Spending
Coinspeaker Ernst & Young Unveils Blockchain Platform to Monitor Government SpendingProfessional services magnet EY has launched a new “blockchain-enabled” EY OpsChain Public Finance Manager to help track government spending. дальше »
2019-10-17 11:03 | |
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Maduro announces Petro-backed funds to boost Venezuela’s economy
Venezuela has long been fighting the woes of an unstable economy; President Nicolas Maduro announced strong steps to recover and strengthen the nation’s economic state. On October 16, Maduro communicated through a broadcast that he will be creating several government funds and will be denominated in its cryptocurrency, Petro. дальше »
2019-10-17 10:30 | |
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The UK’s controversial porn block law has been scrapped for good
The UK has scrapped a controversial plan to require age verification for accessing porn online, after repeated delays. Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan said the measure — which was initially scheduled to go into effect in March 2018 — “will not be commencing. дальше »
2019-10-17 09:17 | |
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Venezuelan President Pushes for Petro Crypto Adoption with Latest Govt. Fund Allocations
In an effort to dig out the country from the deep hole of hyperinflation, sovereign debt and sanctions from other economies, President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, is set to implement an aggressive strategy focused on its national cryptocurrency – Petro. дальше »
2019-10-17 01:08 | |
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EY (Ernst & Young) Releases New OpsChain Public Finance Manager Blockchain Tool
Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four auditing firms, has recently launched a new blockchain-based product, a platform that was designed to enhance the transparency of the government. According to the reports, the new platform will be called OpsChain Public Finance Manager. дальше »
2019-10-17 23:06 | |
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EY introduces blockchain solution to help governments manage public funds
Today, one of the big four accounting firms, Ernst & Young, announced the launch of EY OpsChain Public Finance Manager (PFM) blockchain to help governments improve processes for financial management of public funds. дальше »
2019-10-16 20:30 | |
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Bermuda government to accept taxes in USDC stablecoin
Based on the latest report by Circle, Bermuda became the first government to accept payments for taxes, fees and other government services using stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC). The acceptance of USD-backed cryptocurrency is a result of Bermuda’s efforts into supporting the use of USD-dollar backed stablecoins and decentralized finance protocols and services. дальше »
2019-10-16 19:56 | |
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Dark Web Vaping Product Bought with Bitcoin Leaves Another Near Death
Another individual has been left in a critical condition after using vaping products bought on the dark web using Bitcoin. This brings the total number of those suffering ill effects from the unregulated products to almost 1,300 — which are mostly isolated to the United States. дальше »
2019-10-16 19:52 | |
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Nike Air Jordan Backed Crypto Price Drops Amid NBA’s Houston Rockets GM’s Tweet On Hong Kong
A post by a renowned Chinese crypto trader has gone viral after he noticed a sharp decline in the value of crypto tokens supported by Nike’s Air Jordansneakers in an exchange that is based in the US following the fallout between the NBA and Chinese government officials. дальше »
2019-10-16 19:12 | |
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Bermuda Becomes 1st National Government to Accept Tax Payments in USDC Stablecoin
Today, Bermuda became the first government to accept payments for taxes, fees and other government services using USD Coin (USDC). Announced as part of a broader initiative from the Bermuda government aimed at supporting the use of USD-dollar backed stablecoins and decentralized finance protocols and services, this is a major дальше »
2019-10-16 16:13 | |
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Ernst & Young Using DLT to Promote Accountability in Governments
Ernst and Young (EY), one of the largest professional services firms in the world, has developed a distributed ledger technology (DLT) based public finance management solution named EY OpsChain Public Finance Manager (PFM) to curb misappropriation of funds by government and foster efficiency and transparency, according to a press release on October 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-16 16:00 | |
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Alexis Ohanian and Serj Tankian team up to help build a social network for Armenia
I spent last week in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which played host to this year’s World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). The prestigious event brings together government agencies, IT companies, lobbying groups, investors, and startups as they discuss the latest developments in information and communications tech. дальше »
2019-10-16 15:59 | |
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