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Nvidia Stock Plunges as Chip Sales Plunge With Bitcoin Prices
After a stellar rise in business over the last year due to the cryptocurrency boom, chipmaker Nvidia’s optimistic figures for graphics card demand in 2018 has drastically fallen short of expectations, with share prices falling by 17 percent on the back of millions of unsold chips. дальше »
2018-11-18 23:51
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Pentagon remains hellbent on using a single-provider cloud for Project JEDI
The US government today dismissed a protest against its Project JEDI contract filed by Oracle. The company claimed the project’s bidding process was rigged, and that choosing a single awardee went against Federal statutes. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:47
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The US Army’s Fortnite esports team is totally not for recruitment
The US Army recently revealed it would be starting its own esports team in an effort to reach out to all the kids out there who play the games and apparently show them you can still with at battle royale while you’re training for an actual battle. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:25
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US Regulator Wants to Adopt Blockchain to Maintain Pace with Market Manipulators
The chair of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that he wants to adopt blockchain to “keep pace with those who attempt to defraud, distort, or manipulate” financial markets. дальше »
2018-11-9 03:00
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White House pushes ridiculous ‘assault’ video to defend reporter ban
Sarah Huckabee Sanders yesterday accused CNN’s Jim Acosta of “inappropriate behavior” towards a White House intern, citing this as the reason his press pass was revoked. The Press Secretary did this in a 194-word screed posted from an official White House account on Twitter. дальше »
2018-11-8 22:25
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Binance and Bittrex drop Iran from their list of supported countries
According to Sepehr Mohammadi, the head of Iran’s blockchain community, some of the major global cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance and Bittrex have unofficially dropped Iran from their list of supported countries after the United States imposed more stringent sanctions against the Islamic Republic, the BTC Wires reported. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:36
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Everything you need to vote in the 2018 midterm elections today
It’s that time again, my fellow Americans. Voting day is here in the United States. This time, it’s the 2018 midterm elections. Here at TNW, we want to make sure you all get out there and do your civic duty, so we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get to the polls today. дальше »
2018-11-6 20:58
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Facebook removes 115 suspicious accounts ahead of US midterm elections
Just before the US midterm elections, Facebook removed a total of 115 accounts it thought that ‘engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior’. The company said US Law enforcement contacted it on Sunday to report suspicious online activity, which they believed was possibly linked to foreign entities. дальше »
2018-11-6 13:12
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Indian teen threatens to blow up Miami airport to avenge stolen Bitcoin
A high school student has been charged by authorities in India for threatening to blow up the Miami airport. The eighteen year old boy was unhappy with the US investigation agency FBI for not helping him recover a sum of Bitcoin he lost to a US-based fraudster. дальше »
2018-11-5 12:30
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Library of Congress deems video game preservation legal — to a point
A decision from the Librarian of Congress and the US Copyright Office, handed down earlier this week, could mean older games can now legally be saved by video game historians and archivists — with some stipulations, of course. дальше »
2018-10-27 22:03
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Feds shut down ill-advised driverless school bus tests in Florida
A technology company operating in Babcock Ranch, Florida was ordered by the US Department of Transportation on Friday to cease activity on a pilot-program using autonomous vehicles to transport school children. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:12
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Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms
Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:49
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Former Trump Aide and Goldman Sachs Exec Gary Cohn Joins Blockchain Startup
Gary Cohn, a former chief economic aide to President Trump and president of Goldman Sachs, will join the blockchain startup Spring Labs as an advisor, Bloomberg reports. More: Gary Cohn is joining blockchain startup Spring Labs as an adviser https://t. дальше »
2018-10-14 01:59
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CFTC Chair Says Institutional Investment Will Benefit Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair J. Christopher Giancarlo stated he believed the recent uptick in institutional investors could help cryptocurrencies “mature” in an interview with Fox Business on Friday morning. дальше »
2018-10-13 10:00
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Amazon likely to win $10B Pentagon contract – Google, IBM, and Oracle aren’t happy
The Pentagon announced the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) project earlier this year, prompting a feeding frenzy among big tech companies eager to get the lucrative contract. Appetites have curbed a bit amid accusations the JEDI contract wasn’t ever up for grabs. дальше »
2018-10-11 20:05
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Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Up Nearly 300 Percent in 2018
According to a recently published Diar report, venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain companies have nearly tripled in the first three quarters of 2018 from that of 2017. Diar references data from Pitchbook that reveals that blockchain and crypto-related companies have raised approximately $3. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:00
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U.S. Senate Candidate Vows to Speak with President Trump About Clemency for Ross Ulbricht
Ross Ulbricht could have a powerful voice advocating for his freedom if U. S. Senate Candidate Eric Brakey is elected. Cruel and Unusual Punishment? Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, is a less than 4 years into his double life sentence for his involvement in running the Silk Road exchange. дальше »
2018-10-8 16:00
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U.S. Court Alleges Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund Illegal Activities
A U. S. Justice Department indictment against seven Russian officers on Oct. 5, 2018, revealed the country allegedly used Bitcoin to fund illegal interests in the States, reported MarketWatch. As per the indictment, several shell companies and individuals in the U. дальше »
2018-10-6 10:00
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Poloniex to Remove Margin and Lending Products for US-Based Customers
According to a press release on the Poloniex website, the Circle-owned cryptoasset exchange will be removing margin and lending products for US-based customers. These modifications are part of Poloniex’s commitment to comply with regulatory jurisdiction requirements. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:00
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Boston Federal Reserve VP Describes The Limits Of Cryptocurrency Partnerships
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Vice President Jim Cunha discussed his views on cryptocurrency adoption and limitations at Forbes’ Annual 30 under 30 Summit on Oct. 2, highlighting asset security remains a significant concern for institutions. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:00
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U.S Based Bitcoin Investment Trust GBTC hits Lowest Trading Value of the Year
A major Bitcoin Investment Trust in the United States has fallen to its lowest level of $7. 40 for the year 2018, report says. The company, Grayscale Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) which is the only of its kind in the U. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:32
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John McAfee Running for United States Presidency so that he can Promote Cryptocurrency in the National stage
ohn McAfee expresses his interest in becoming the first citizen of the United States of America to further the cause of blockchain and cryptocurrency at the national stage. He revealed this through a tweet on the October 3rd. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:51
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CFTC Chairman Says Crypto is ‘Here to Stay’, Federal Court Declares Virtual Currencies are Commodities
In an interview with CNBC’s Fast Money on Monday, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo discussed cryptocurrencies, saying he thought they were here for the long haul. дальше »
2018-10-4 01:47
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1.6 million US workers rely on gig apps and websites for income
As part of its monthly labor review for September, the US Department of Labor released a report on workers in the “gig economy,” such as those who worked for Uber, GrubHub, or TaskRabbit. It revealed that this work now accounts for at least 1 percent of total employment in the country. дальше »
2018-10-2 20:31
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Major Crypto Companies set to Leave U.S in the next few Months – Analysts
With the delays in the approval of ETF applications by the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), some analysts in the crypto space have predicted the crash of the U. S crypto market which they say will be left behind if nothing changes in the next few months. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:06
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U.S. Judge Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Treated as Commodities
In a court case of fraud allegations against My Big Coin Pay, a federal judge ruled that cryptocurrencies can be treated as commodities, even as legal discussions over its asset status continue. As reported by Reuters on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:17
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Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations Leads to Lack of Innovation, Say Crypto Firms to U.S. Congress
U. S. lawmakers met venture capital firms and entrepreneurs operating in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space this week, with the latter group cautioning watchdogs of the possible “brain-drain” if digital assets continue to be abided by 72-year-old regulations. дальше »
2018-9-27 05:00
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Circle Introduces Stablecoin Backed By U.S. Dollar
Regulated stablecoins continue their disruptive journey into mass adoption as Circle announces application of tokenized fiat assets. The U. S. dollar-backed stablecoin USD//Coin (USDC) is the product of Circle’s partnership with CENTRE, the open source distribution network which will facilitate deposits from U. дальше »
2018-9-27 01:32
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Minnesota Congressman Introduces Three Bills Backing Blockchain
On Friday, Sept. 21st, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer announced that he intends to introduce three pieces of legislation in support of blockchain technology and digital currencies. Great support for #blockchain by @RepTomEmmer spearheading 3 pieces of legislation to bring vision and clarity to the industry! https://t. дальше »
2018-9-26 19:00
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Report: China will outspend US on AI research by end of 2018
The US House Oversight and Reform IT Subcommittee today released the results of a months-long investigation into Federal investment and oversight in artificial intelligence. There’s a lot to unpack here, and most of it is bad. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:09
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Report: North Korea Is Evading US Sanctions Using Cryptocurrencies
North Korea is reportedly ramping up the use of cryptocurrencies to evade US economic sanctions. It’s also alleged that the country is developing its own native crypto asset to further assist moving money across borders, according to a duo of financial intelligence analysts from Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:00
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China, Russia, USA in Race to Use Blockchain for Military Operations
A number of defense officials and armed forces across the globe are starting to look into blockchain’s potential in areas related to military activity. Militaries across the world are always looking for cutting-edge technologies to get a leg up on the competition. дальше »
2018-9-22 11:00
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PNC Bank Signs On to Use Ripple’s xCurrent, Joins RippleNet
Ripple has revealed that it has signed its first major U. S. bank to its network. . @PNCBank has joined the 100+ financial institutions on RippleNet. It’s one of the first major U. S. banks to use #blockchain tech to streamline payments into and out of the country. дальше »
2018-9-20 04:00
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Bakkt Reveals ‘First Steps’ in Solving the Problem of Cryptocurrency Regulation
The twin issues of spotty security and lack of governmental regulation have plagued cryptocurrencies practically since their inception. Headlines of millions lost to hackers and scammy, get-rich-quick schemes that left investors bankrupt have made the public leery of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-19 16:00
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Nasdaq Acquires Swedish Fintech Cinnober in $190 Million Deal
The world’s second largest stock exchange, Nasdaq, has taken its strategic technology infrastructure to new heights by procuring a partnership deal with Cinnober. Nasdaq Adds Cinnober’s Fintech Knowledge Cinnober has spent two decades polishing its brand as a luminary multi-asset class solutions technology service. дальше »
2018-9-17 22:00
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BitGo to Launch Regulated Custody Service in South Dakota
The South Dakota Division of Banking has approved BitGo Trust Company to serve as a public trust company in the state and qualified custodian for digital assets, according to a press release. Filling a Missing Piece of Crypto Market Infrastructure Through the approval, BitGo Custody will be able to offer secure, digital asset storage for […] The post BitGo to Launch Regulated Custody Service in South Dakota appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-14 12:00
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OKCoin Launches Token-to-Token-Only Trading Platform in 20 New U.S. States
Having started its way in the U.S. from California, the digital asset trading platform OKCoin is expanding into 20 more states. The post OKCoin Launches Token-to-Token-Only Trading Platform in 20 New U.S. States appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-12 17:00
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SEC Charges ‘ICO Superstore,’ Digital Hedge Fund Manager with Registration Failures
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging two crypto-related entities with registration failures, in what it considers a first for both enforcement actions. TokenLot Hit with Unregistered Broker-Dealers The first to be hit with charges is Michigan-based TokenLot, a self-described “ICO Superstore,” and its owners–Lenny Kugel and Eli Lewitt. дальше »
2018-9-12 13:00
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US Judge Rules ICOs Covered by Securities Law
After a long period of silence and uncertainty, the U.S. government has stated that at least two initial coin offerings (ICOs) are not exempt from security laws. Howey vs SEC The ruling comes after ICO participants from Recoin and Diamond Reserve Club filed a federal case against the projects’ founder Maksim Zaslavskiy for misleading investors, who […] The post US Judge Rules ICOs Covered by Securities Law appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-12 10:00
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CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will host its first-ever fintech conference, Oct. 3-4, at its headquarters in Washington D.C. Registration for the event is now open. FinTech Forward 2018 The CFTC’s LabCFTC and the Office of Customer Education and Outreach (OCEO) have teamed up to welcome innovators, regulators, market participants, thought-leaders and the […] The post CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:00
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Gemini Faces Competition As Paxos Releases New, Regulated Stablecoin
Right on the heels of the Winklevoss twins’ enterprise announcement that Gemini will be matching cryptocurrency and fiat finances dollar-for-dollar with its new stablecoin, New York-based Paxos joins the realm of federally regulated crypto assets. дальше »
2018-9-11 14:00
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Top Legal Counsel for Ripple Exits Amid Continuing Security Controversy
At its concourse of dismissed class-action lawsuits grows, cryptocurrency magnate Ripple will move forward without its general counsel, Brynly Llyr. Ripple Labs came under fire earlier this year while acting as the leading global blockchain solution for enterprise transactions. дальше »
2018-9-8 19:00
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Coinbase Explores Launching a Crypto ETF, Consults With BlackRock
Cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been long-awaited by the crypto community as a catalyst for incoming institutional capital. According to a report by Business Insider, Coinbase is seeking to launch a cryptocurrency ETF. дальше »
2018-9-7 02:22
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How LifeID Will Introduce Self-Sovereign Identity to the Globe [INTERVIEW]
Since the internet’s inception, users have given away personal information to websites without realizing that it could be kept in centralized storage and monetized without their consent. Democratizing Identity Layer Solutions Seattle-based LifeID is aiming to disrupt online identity by enabling individual users and blockchain networks to take ownership of their digital identities through a […] The post How LifeID Will Introduce Self-Sovereign Identity to the Globe [INTERVIEW] appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-5 18:00
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So You Did a Token Sale – Now What?
2017 and 2018 have been phenomenal years for the blockchain ecosystem and digital technology industry. Over $12 billion worth of value has been given to support various blockchain and cryptocurrency projects globally through token crowdsales and thousands of new blockchain companies have been created due to the boom in the industry. дальше »
2018-9-4 18:00
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A Deeper Look at How Bakkt’s Cryptocurrency Initiatives Can Benefit Millennials
In the past decade, gradual efforts have led to a huge increase in marketing use of digital assets. By far the biggest challenge, aside from the latent nature of bypassing traditional currency options, has been the elusive sense of security. дальше »
2018-9-1 18:00
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Former US Head of Intelligence Shows Interest in Blockchain
In the past several months, the popularity of blockchain technology has soared to unprecedented levels and is beginning to garner attention from more than just tech enthusiasts, with some of the most influential members of society discussing the technology for a range of industries. дальше »
2018-9-1 09:00
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US Regulators Give Update on Crypto Crackdown
Since the ICO fervor of 2017, regulators worldwide have increased scrutiny on emerging cryptocurrency projects and investment schemes. On Aug. 28, U. S. regulators released an update on their coordinated cryptocurrency crackdown. дальше »
2018-8-29 14:00
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Chinese Investors Lead Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Funding in the US
Chinese investors are leading the pack for early-stage crypto funding in the U. S. and other regions, according to TechCrunch. The Chinese Crypto Foray In Silicon Valley, Chinese investment houses are often overlooked and substantially lack publicity, primarily due to small assets-under-management sizes and lower investment frequencies. дальше »
2018-8-29 07:00
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Rialto Trading and Bittrex Team Up on Digital Securities Trading Platform
Seattle’s Bittrex and registered broker-dealer Rialto Trading are saddling up to build a new digital exchange for securities, joining an industry-wide effort to push the multi-trillion-dollar market onto the blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-25 20:00
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