Blockchain Bites: It’s Never Been Harder to Mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin's mining difficulty is at a record high, Singapore's CBDC may find commercial use and Chinese companies are going in on Filecoin. дальше »

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Success of Bitcoin Hinges on “Relationships With Law Enforcement,” Says Coinbase CEO

The U.S. Secret Service awarded a contract to Coinbase in May 2020 in exchange for a license to use the company’s analytics product according to public record. Coinbase Analytics Back... дальше »

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Startup Helps Reduce Child Labor in Africa & Aspires to Work with Tesla

A blockchain startup helps car manufacturers ascertain that the raw materials they use are not produced by children.

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Binance CEO CZ Showcases First Use of Binance Card

Binance CEO’s first beta transactions of Binance Card are powered by recently acquired Swipe.

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VeChain CEO Sunny Lu Delivers Keynote at World AI Conference; ToolChain to Enable Blockchain Mass Adoption

The CEO and Co-founder of Singapore-based blockchain project VeChain, Sunny Lu, in his keynote address at the 2020 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) stated that the company’s mission was to promote the widespread use of blockchain via the ToolChain platform. дальше »

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Europe’s Busiest Port Launches Blockchain-Based Container Handling Pilot

The Port of Rotterdam has launched a new blockchain-based pilot to make container handling safer and more efficient by doing away with the need to use a PIN code, reports Port Technology, July 9, 2020. дальше »

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Braver Open-Source Browser Devs Allegedly Threatened by Brave Team, Forced to Rename Product

Braver Browser is an open-source fork of the well-known Brave decentralized browser. The Braver team forked after a hidden referral link scandal and doesn't use BAT token дальше »

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Real estate payments using Bitcoin on the rise in Dubai

The use of Bitcoin for real estate transactions is rising in Dubai, but it...

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Mercedes-Benz Parent, Daimler AG, Pilots PoC Supply Chain Data Sharing System with Ocean Protocol

Daimler AG, the Mercedes Benz carmaker, has partnered with the decentralized data-sharing platform – Ocean Protocol. The partnership would help the Daimler to store their critical data which include internal sales and other financial data on a blockchain and then monetize its use within the company as well as throughout the supply chain. Big carmakers […] дальше »

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Best Crypto Bot Trading Platforms in 2020

Automated trading platforms powered by configurable crypto trading bots are on the rise. What are the pros and cons of these platforms, who are the market leaders - and should you use one? дальше »

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DeFi Driving Chainlink’s Link Token to Record Highs

The ever-increasing use of Chainlink’s price oracles in decentralized finance is driving the cryptocurrency higher, according to analysts. дальше »

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Currency.com Obtains DLT License From Gibraltar Financial Watchdog for Tokenized Exchange

Currency. com, a Belarus based crypto firm, has obtained a distributed ledger technology license granted by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, according to an announcement on July 6. This license would allow the platform to use blockchain for either storing or transmitting value to others in provision with the dealer. дальше »

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Courts in China Are Adopting Blockchain-Based Electronic Seals to Protect Property

China has been aggressively promoting and incorporating blockchain in various private and government sectors. Now, the judiciary system is utilizing blockchain technology where Chinese courts are going to use blockchain-based e-sealing services to protect properties from being damaged. дальше »

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Leading Steel Company Adopts VeChain-Powered Infection Risk Management Solution

Luxembourg City-headquartered steel manufacturing firm ArcelorSteel has adopted VeChain-powered My Care solution to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 infection at the workplace, DNV GL tweeted recently. ArcelorSteel to Use My Care to Maintain Workplace Safety Leading steel manufacturing firm ArcelorSteel is implementing the My Care application to manage COVID-19 associated infectious risk. дальше »

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Afghan Government to Use Blockchain in Fighting Fake Drugs, Here’s How

Blockchain startup Fantom has partnered with the Afghanistan Ministry of Health and major pharmaceuticals in the country to leverage distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the fight against counterfeit medical products. дальше »

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Ethereum Fees Surge Past Bitcoin for the Past 30 Days

Total fees collected on Ethereum have continued to trounce Bitcoin for the past 30 days. Ethereum fans argue that the evidence proves that demand for Bitcoin is waning. Demand on Ethereum is growing, and individuals are spending more in fees to use the network than ever before. дальше »

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Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Expects ‘A Ton of Innovation’ Around Stablecoins

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers praised stablecoins last week, saying he sees use cases in cross-border transactions as one example. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Faces Existential Risk in “Flood and Loot” Attack

Two cryptocurrency enthusiasts from the Hebrew University in Israel tested a known attack vector involving Hash Time-Locked Contracts on the Lightning Network. They concluded that attackers could use these vulnerabilities... дальше »

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Илон Маск развеял домыслы о тестировании Ethereum в своих проектах

Глава компаний Tesla и SpaceX Илон Маск спустя год опроверг спекуляции на тему участия в создании решений на Ethereum. I’m not building anything on ethereum. Not for or against it, just don’t use it or own any. дальше »

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New legislation could cause Bitcoin major problems in the US

The US Senate’s LAED Act could put a de facto end to Bitcoin use...

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Big Finance Tried to Discredit Bitcoin, Here’s Why They’re Wrong

Bitcoin’s institutional detractors often harp on the digital asset’s lack of cash flows and use in facilitating illicit activity as reasons to steer clear. Here’s why they’re wrong. Evaluating Criticism... дальше »

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American Bankers Association (ABA) Rails Against Fed-Run Digital Dollar

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has issued a statement railing against the use of a digital dollar, a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based payments system run by the U. S. Federal Reserve. дальше »

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Crypto Trading Firm B2C2 Eyes Prime Brokerage Space With $30M Stake Sale to SBI

B2C2 wants to use its new partnership with SBI Holdings as a route to becoming a crypto prime broker. дальше »

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China Highlights Blockchain in Pandemic Preparedness Strategy

China is looking into the use of blockchain technology to promote data sharing among medical institutions amid future pandemics.

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Freelancing Is Broken – Here's How Blockchain Can Fix It

A startup wants to use the concept of a governance token to reform freelance talent boards and align incentives between the platform and its users. дальше »

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Ethereum's higher TX fees not a bullish flex

On 22 June, Eric Conner, a popular Ethereum Proponent, tweeted the following and revealed to his thousands-strong followers, "For 16 straight days, Ethereum users have paid more to use the network thThe post Ethereum's higher TX fees not a bullish flex appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Andreas Antonopoulos: Use DeFi Contracts for BTC Passive Income

HODLing Bitcoin may pay off eventually, but it means one’s money isn’t working for them now, says Andreas Antonopoulos.

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How Bitcoin is The Answer To Venezuela’s Stuck-At-Sea Oil Supply

Bitcoin solves many problems, from monetary policy mishandling to acting as the first decentralized store of wealth. But could it also be a solution to Venezuela’s sanctioned and stuck-at-sea oil problem? Rather than aimlessly floating at sea, the oil could be put to much better use. дальше »

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President of Kazakhstan signs decree banning cryptocurrency turnoever

Kazakhstan adopted a law on the regulation of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is recognized as property, but its issue, circulation and use as a means of payment is prohibited.

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Cybercriminals Use the Blockchain to Relay Secret Messages

SophosLabs published a study that revealed hackers use the blockchain network to share secret messages.

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John McAfee Insists MoneyGram Doesn’t Use XRP, Brands It “Worthless”

John McAfee, the popular cryptocurrency personality that has been on tabloids countless times for publicly endorsing and promoting digital currencies, and most recently, the founder of the “Ghost” privacy token has just branded XRP “worthless”. дальше »

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John McAfee Calls XRP Worthless, Claims MoneyGram Does Not Use It

John McAfee recorded a video to explain to newbies why permissionless crypto is important and states that XRP is worthless, while mentioning MoneyGram does not use it дальше »

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Ethereum DeFi May be Exciting But the “Mania Will End”: Research Firm

If you’ve been following crypto over the past week, you likely have heard it all about Ethereum and DeFi. The use of these two words in the industry has become incessant as market trends have shifted in favor of the two. дальше »

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PayPal to Enable Cryptocurrency Transactions: What This Means for Adoption, Price, and Reputation

Perhaps one of the biggest steps in promoting cryptocurrency use within the private sector is the integration of cryptocurrency-related services into mainstream platforms. This first glimpses of this came with Cash App and PayPal allowing the withdrawal of fiat transactions from Coinbase in 2016. дальше »

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CoinBurp Launches New iOS and Android Cryptocurrency Trading Apps

London-based cryptocurrency trading platform CoinBurp launches new iOS and Android beta applications for increased accessibility, speed, and ease of use. London, UK, June 26th, 2020 — British cryptocurrency trading platform CoinBurp launches powerful new companion app, available for both iOS and Android globally and connected to the same account and a similar dashboard. дальше »

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KPMG Introduces Cryptocurrency Management Platform

KPMG has launched a cryptocurrency management platform designed to accelerate institutional crypto adoption. KPMG’s patent-pending tool aims to bridge traditional data and crypto systems, integrating key use cases of cryptocurrency, including custody, wallets, and anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring. дальше »

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6 Privacy-Enhancing Tools That Place Bitcoin Cash Transactions Ahead of the Pack

On June 24, a Reddit post had a few Bitcoin Cash proponents discussing a number of privacy enhancements BCH supporters can leverage every time they transact. The Bitcoin Cash enthusiast, Mr. Zwet’s r/btc post explained how BCH supporters can use tools like Cashfusion, Cashshuffle, Schnorr Signatures, Local. дальше »

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0x Price Analysis - Staking gives ZRX a bullish use case

0x (ZRX) is an ERC-20 token designed to power various forms of decentralized exchange (DEX). The current USD spot price is down 86% from the all-time high set in January 2018. The token has a current total value of US$237 million, with US$25 million in trade volume over the past 24 hours. дальше »

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Ethereum Ready To Explode As DeFi Value and DEX Volume Spikes

Ethereum, the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap’s most important use cases, continues to spike. As these metrics breakout and surge, the smart-contract focused altcoin may be ready to explode. дальше »

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Jim Rogers Discusses Bitcoin as Money and Why Governments Will Stop Crypto

Jim Rogers, who cofounded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, has shared his view on bitcoin, its use as money, and governments’ response to the growing use of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Status Keycard Now Works With Android Mobile Devices

Status, the Ethereum-based messaging company, has expanded the use case for its Keycard, a hardware wallet first announced in February 2019. дальше »

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Chainlink to Work With China’s National Blockchain Services Network

China’s Blockchain Service Network (BSN) has announced the use of Chainlink oracles. With this, the BSN is allowing enable government and enterprise data to flow across its IRITA interchain service hub. дальше »

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Более 20 тысяч популярных розничных точек в США предложат покупку биткоина

Оператор биткоин-банкоматов LibertyX добавил возможность покупки биткоина на сумму до $500 на кассах 20 тысяч популярных сетей аптек и магазинов у дома. Use cash and buy #bitcoin with LibertyX at 20,000 7-Eleven, CVS Pharmacy®, and Rite Aid stores nationwide. дальше »

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XRP users may see extended use of Uphold with XRPL labs and Ripple

As global payments revolutionize, Ripple wants to be an active participant in the process as it joined the Open Payments Coalition [OPC]. As announced earlier by the cross-border payments processor, 4The post XRP users may see extended use of Uphold with XRPL labs and Ripple appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Power Ledger Report Suggest Its P2P Energy Trial is Ready for a Real-World Use

Power Ledger, a blockchain startup focusing on energy conservation through blockchain and based out of Australia, recently concluded its trial run for a blockchain P2P project for solar energy trading and released a report for the same suggesting the trail was a success. дальше »

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Here are trading strategies you can use to win during economic uncertainties

The current pandemic we are facing right now has resulted in economic uncertainties throughout the globe, pushing different companies to close down and leaving a number of our population unemployed. дальше »

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BTC Giveaway Scams Using Elon Musk’s Name Pulls in More than $2M in Just Over a Month

Bitcoin giveaway scams bearing the name of Tesla CEO and the founder and CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk raked in more than $2 million in just the past two months. While these giveaway scams have been around for over two years now, the latest ones involve the use of Bitcoin vanity addresses such as 1MuskPsV7BnuvMuHGWmmXUyXKjxp3vLZX6 […] дальше »

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Report: Power Ledger (POW) P2P Energy Trading Solution Has Real Use Case 

Power Ledger (POWR), an Australian blockchain-powered energy trading firm founded in 2016, has conducted a solar energy trading trial in collaboration with the Australian government and found out that distributed ledger technology (DLT) based P2P energy trading helps consumers slash costs, according to reports on June 22, 2020. дальше »

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IOST and China’s National Archives Administration to Drive Chinese Blockchain Ecosystem Growth

Decentralized high-performance blockchain network IOST has joined forces with China’s National Archives Administration to foster the use of distributed ledger technology-based (DLT) applications in China. дальше »

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OMG Network's Parent Company SYNQA Raised $80 Million in Series C

According to Thailand-based company SYNQA, the firm will use the $80M investment to ‘deepen its footprint’ in cashless societies in Asia. дальше »

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