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US Congress Passes Bill Ordering FinCEN to Study AI and Blockchain Uses For Law Enforcement
On the 19th of September 2019, the US House of Representatives passed the “Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act.” The on-the-nose bill has mandated the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to push studies within sectors of emerging technology, like blockchains, AI, Digital identity technologies. This is to determine the possible uses […] дальше »
2019-9-25 17:45 | |
Latest Bitcoin Investment Scam is Marketed as Elon Musk’s Creation with a 4,000% ROI Claim
A new crypto scam has appeared. According to Cointelegraph, this new scam uses fake articles to advertise a non-existent platform and uses the names of several famous people such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Richard Branson. дальше »
2019-9-24 23:05 | |
Understanding PLONK
Special thanks to Justin Drake, Karl Floersch, Hsiao-wei Wang, Barry Whitehat, Dankrad Feist, Kobi Gurkan and Zac Williamson for review Very recently, Ariel Gabizon, Zac Williamson and Oana Ciobotaru announced a new general-purpose zero-knowledge proof scheme called PLONK, standing for the unwieldy quasi-backronym “Permutations over Lagrange-bases for Oecumenical Noninteractive arguments of Knowledge”. дальше »
2019-9-24 04:03 | |
Should you be able to resell digitally purchased games?
Steam was this week hit with a ruling from a French court that penalizes the site for banning the resale of digital games. This could potentially mean Valve’s platform — and others like it — will have to allow uses to sell their game codes. дальше »
2019-9-20 21:26 | |
Huawei launches Mate 30 Pro with quad-camera system and waterfall display
Huawei launched its new flagship, the Mate 30 Pro, today in Munich. The device features a waterfall display and quad-camera setup on the back with a huge 40-megapixel primary sensor. The Chinese manufacturer’s latest offering has a 6. дальше »
2019-9-19 15:30 | |
Bitcoin(dot)com Crypto Exchange Posts Dishonest Volumes
The Bitcoin(dot)com crypto exchange seems to be fibbing its real volumes. The market operator uses the Multiexchange. com service, thus sharing order books with several major markets. In a tweet, Dan Hedl mentioned that Bitcoin(dot)com merged its orders with Bequant and HitBTC, thus presenting relatively high activity. дальше »
2019-9-16 18:00 | |
Aventus Releases Blockchain Ticketing Protocol
Aventus has announced the release of Aventus Classic, a decentralized open-source protocol for the ticketing industry. With a transaction speed of 100 tickets per second on a public blockchain, the project seeks to establish a new standard for the exchange of tickets without relying on layer-2 solutions. дальше »
2019-9-14 22:37 | |
Ordinary Cubans Embrace Cryptocurrency to Bypass Crippling Sanctions
Ordinary Cubans are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as a means to circumvent economic sanctions. Jason Sanchez, a 35-year-old Havan-local, recently told Reuters that he uses cryptocurrencies to purchase hardware for his cellphone repair shop. дальше »
2019-9-14 17:23 | |
Ethereum-Based Ad Platform Announces 9M Transactions
A new project is planning to reinvent advertising via blockchain technology. No, not that project. AdEx Network, an AdTech startup behind an Ethereum-based digital ads network, has successfully processed over 9 million transactions since it launched two months ago. дальше »
2019-9-12 21:47 | |
McDonald’s (MCD) Acquires Startup to Add Artificial Intelligence to Its Drive-Through Restaurants
Coinspeaker McDonald’s (MCD) Acquires Startup to Add Artificial Intelligence to Its Drive-Through RestaurantsMcDonald’s has announced its acquisition of Apprente, a Silicon-Valley startup that uses artificial intelligence to better understand voice commands. дальше »
2019-9-11 17:41 | |
Litecoin Foundation seeks funds for a crowdfunding system and receives more than their target
Litecoin Foundation’s co-founder, Xinxi Wang revealed that the foundation is considering releasing a “project-based community crowdfunding system. ” This system is said to be very similar to the one that the team of privacy-focused platform Monero uses. дальше »
2019-9-9 16:15 | |
Even With Record Hash Rates, Mining Bitcoin Uses Less Energy Than Before, New Data Reveals
It is no secret that Bitcoin is getting record high hash rates recently. In the last weeks, the numbers are growing up a lot, which proves that the network is now safer than ever. This, some people believe, would mean that more energy would be spent on mining tokens. This, however, is far from the […] дальше »
2019-9-6 18:38 | |
Canadian university launches online cannabis cultivation courses
The University of Guelph in Canada now offers an online cannabis cultivation course as part of its horticulture program. Finally! An education you can actually use. This fall semester the university will officially launch it’s “Cannabis Production” course geared towards both commercial and home growers. дальше »
2019-9-6 20:23 | |
Google open-sources tool for companies that aims to keep personal data private
For a company that’s in the business of tracking users’ online activities, Google sure is going all out to prove it’s dead serious about privacy. To that effect, the internet behemoth is open-sourcing a library that it uses to glean insights from aggregate data in a privacy-preserving manner. дальше »
2019-9-5 17:16 | |
Crypto fund KR1 invests in Nym, Nexus Mutual and Alice.si
Crypto fund KR1 invests in Nym, Nexus Mutual and Alice. si - CryptoNinjas KR1, a blockchain/crypto-asset investment company, today announced their latest moves, and informed it has contributed a total of CHF 150,000 into the Nym Protocol project (Nym) for a yet-to-be-determined number of discounted tokens. дальше »
2019-9-4 18:26 | |
Nasty Glupteba malware uses Bitcoin blockchain to keep itself alive
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new strain of the nefarious Glupteba malware that uses the Bitcoin blockchain to ensure it remains dangerous. TrendMicro’s latest blog details the previously undocumented variant which is capable of invading systems to mine Monero cryptocurrency and steal sensitive browser data like passwords and cookies. дальше »
2019-9-4 17:09 | |
Terrifying Chinese Deepfake ZAO is the Coolest App You'll Sell Your Privacy To
Zao is the app of the moment, ranking atop Chinese app sales charts in less than a week. The Zao uses Deepfake technology to allow people to plaster their own faces on top of any character they want after a scan that takes just a few seconds. дальше »
2019-9-3 10:45 | |
PlatOn and China’s Mercedes Benz to Integrate Blockchain in the Billion Dollar Used Car Marketplace
PlatOn, a blockchain service company, announced the development of a blockchain platform to record and store data for used vehicles in Beijing’s Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd. (BMBS). The platform uses the data to calculate the residual price of the vehicles before sales. дальше »
2019-8-30 17:00 | |
Thai Customs Department Started Partnership With TradeLens
The Customs Department of Thailand, which is the official department that collects imported goods, has just signed a new partnership with the blockchain company TradeLends. TradeLends is a platform that was developed by two giants, IBM and Maersk. дальше »
2019-8-30 23:09 | |
This app uses AI to add a Pixel-style night photography mode to your iPhone
In the past couple of years, every major Android phone has had a night mode feature. While we might see Apple bring a night mode to its iPhones this year, it might be dependant on hardware. But an app called NeuralCam is trying to bring this feature to owners of current-gen and older iPhones — with the help of AI. дальше »
2019-8-29 14:53 | |
ERC20 Tether Transactions Flip Their Omni Equivalent
Crypto enthusiasts have noticed that the Ethereum blockchain has come awfully close to reaching capacity due to the added transactions stemming from the Tether (USDT) network. The transaction count since mid-August shows the ERC20 version of tether has surpassed the original version that uses BTC. дальше »
2019-8-29 01:00 | |
Fortnite Gamers Get Threatened By New Crypto-Stealing Ransomware, ‘Syrk’ via Hidden-Cry Program
Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for new victims and it looks like Fortnite players are their most recent choice. New ransomware called Syrk is currently targeting players and encrypting files if the ransom is not paid. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:42 | |
Will Lightning Network (LN) Survive as a Solution to Bitcoin’s Payment Problems?
The Lightning Network (LN) is a second layer solution on Bitcoin, allowing users to transfer funds across channels without using the blockchain. The idea, started off by Satoshi, uses routed payment channels technology to complete the transactions instantly. дальше »
2019-8-26 17:49 | |
BitMEX Owns 0.15% Of Bitcoin Supply As Insurance Fund hits $324M
Cryptocurrency derivatives giant BitMEX now controls 0. 15% of all the bitcoins in circulation, new data from the company reveals. BitMEX Expands Fund By 50% Since January Compiled by industry media outlet The Block, a chart of BitMEX’s Insurance Fund shows its stock has reached 31,300 BTC as of August 25. дальше »
2019-8-26 15:00 | |
BitPay Under Fire For Rejecting $100K Bitcoin Amazon Rainforest Donation
A blocked Bitcoin donation to help the fight against the Amazon Rainforest fires has become the latest publicity headache for BitPay. BitPay Fails To Resolve BTC Freeze According to a social media exchange on August 23, the embattled cryptocurrency payment processor is facing fresh criticism after it failed to allow a $100,000 Bitcoin donation to go through. дальше »
2019-8-23 15:00 | |
How an AI in China helped nab a suspected murderer – with a face scan
We’ve read plenty of stories of how AI can be horrible, but it can also be surprisingly useful. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, a person accused of murder was caught by an AI after he tried to scan his dead girlfriend’s face to get a loan sanctioned. дальше »
2019-8-23 09:39 | |
EDAG Group Reveals IOTA-Powered Parking App
EDAG group, a German engineering company focused on the automotive sector, has developed trive.park, an app that lets users book parking spaces provided by its operator partners. The innovative aspect of the app is how it manages payments: while users pay through commonly-accepted methods, the app uses IOTA’s Tangle to process user payments internally, automating […] The post EDAG Group Reveals IOTA-Powered Parking App appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-8-21 00:15 | |
Binance Jumps into the Astrological Waters of Stablecoin With its New Project Dubbed “Venus”
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange has announced a new project dubbed “Venus” that will develop digital assets pegged to fiat currencies around the world aka stablecoins. This stablecoin initiative of the exchange will see the firm utilizing its proprietary Binance Chain network— that uses “distributed proof of stake” consensus model” — and international payment […] дальше »
2019-8-19 16:19 | |
Damn near everyone is queer in the Borderlands franchise and I’m here for it
A playable main character from the upcoming hybrid RPG/shooter Borderlands 3, The Beastmaster FL4K, will be a robot that identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. This may be the closest we’ve come to getting a playable, canonically transgender protagonist in a AAA video game – excuse me while I do a happy dance. дальше »
2019-8-17 22:27 | |
Logitech G debuts gorgeous new G815 and G915 mechanical gaming keyboards
Logitech G today announced the G815 and G915 mechanical gaming keyboards. They’re among the thinnest and most feature-packed the company’s made and they’re drop-dead gorgeous. Seriously, just have a look: While both devices share the same aesthetic, the G815 Keyboard is wired and the G915 uses the company’s Lightspeed wireless technology. дальше »
2019-8-15 20:46 | |
Report: Researchers Discover New Cryptojacking Malware for Mining Monero
Varonis, a data security and analytics company, has discovered new strains of cryptojacking malware that hijacks a victim’s computer resources to mine monero (XMR), and a mysterious web shell while investigating the cause of a cryptomining infection for a client. дальше »
2019-8-15 19:00 | |
Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies
Central banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden. дальше »
2019-8-15 09:53 | |
New Zealand’s ABS Bank To Invest In Local TradeWindow Blockchain Platform
The ABS Bank, a banking institution from New Zealand that is owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has recently invested in a local company called TradeWindow. The company uses the blockchain technology and it is focused on creating solutions for supply chains. дальше »
2019-8-14 01:01 | |
Atomic Wallet joins the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO)
Atomic Wallet joins the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) » CryptoNinjas Atomic Wallet, a decentralized multi-currency wallet that uses atomic swaps, today announced it has joined the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO). дальше »
2019-8-13 16:55 | |
DLT Supple Chain and Trade Platform TradeWindow Receives Investments from ASB Bank
According to an August 12 press release, TradeWindow, a startup which uses distributed ledger technologies for the trade market, received investment funds from ASB bank, a subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. дальше »
2019-8-13 09:00 | |
Major Auditing Firm EY To Help Developing Fine Wine Trading Blockchain Platform for WiV
EY, one of the four largest auditing firms in the world, has recently revealed that it was hired to work on a new fine wind trading platform that uses the blockchain technology. The company in charge of the new trading platform, WiV Technology, is set to let its clients trade premium wine. With the help […] дальше »
2019-8-13 00:45 | |