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Bitcoin [BTC]: Any reorg can potentially undo the foundational features of Bitcoin, claims Adam Back

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s consideration of an ‘urgent reorg’ as a measure for damage control divided the Twitter community.  With most supporters despising CZ’s decision, Peter McCormack discussed the probable outcome on the crypto-ecosystem with Adam Back (Blockstream) and Bryan Bishop (Bitcoin Core Developer), if such a block reorg were to happen in the future. дальше »

2019-5-15 18:30


Here’s why Binance can’t erase the $40M hack from Bitcoin’s blockchain

The head of cryptocurrency exchange Binance responded to a 7,000 BTC ($40 million) hack with an outlandish idea: take over the entire Bitcoin blockchain and cancel the transactions. A major digital asset exchange openly colluding with cryptocurrency mining pools to reverse transactions would certainly be bad for PR. дальше »

2019-5-8 13:31


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Experts Criticize UK MPs for Their New Proposal on Crypto Regulation

The UK MPs have fallen out of favor with crypto experts after proposing a new regulation that would see the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency activities. Some experts have weighed in on the latest developments claiming that it could damage the crypto industry and drive cryptocurrency exchanges out of the country, reported […] Experts Criticize UK MPs for Their New Proposal on Crypto Regulation was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-11-1 21:29


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Ten Years after Lehman Brothers Sunk, Wall Street Comes Full Circle on the Back of Bitcoin

Ten years after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy in 2008, a host of new financial offerings is hoping to entice sullied investors back into the market. The task hasn’t been easy, however. The financial crisis that spawned Bitcoin has left enough emotional damage to keep those with a keen sense of memory far from equities and traditional stocks. дальше »

2018-9-15 10:00


We are thinking about Bitcoin’s energy usage in all the wrong ways

Global warming is certainly one of the humanity’s greatest challenges. For decades, public opinion has held heavily industrialized nations accountable for the damage done to our planet. In the quest to preserve Earth, it has become en vogue to critique Bitcoin mining for its high energy use and potentially harmful impact on the environment. дальше »

2018-8-28 18:53


Swedish ‘Bitcoin Tracker One’ Launched, Allows US Investors to Buy Exchange-Traded BTC Note

Purchase Bitcoin, But Without Purchasing Bitcoin? Bitcoin Tracker One Launches An Exchange-Traded Note The cryptocurrency market has not been secretive about the damage happening in their industry. Hundreds, if not thousands, of tokens have suffered losses that could drive them into the ground, and they are hanging on by a thread. With this kind of […] дальше »

2018-8-16 23:09


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PoWx Seeks to Change Bitcoin Mining with “Optical PoW”

Nonprofit organization PoWx has launched this week with the goal of boosting the idea behind proof of work (PoW) through more innovative algorithms. The company is seeking to decentralize Bitcoin mining and make it more accessible to consumers through a new technology that executives have dubbed “optical PoW” — a new type of hardware that utilizes a more advanced and energy-efficient form of laser technology as the cornerstone of mining. дальше »

2018-7-14 01:04


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The Central Banks Of Australia And New Zealand Against Cryptocurrencies

The trend of ‘central banks’ talking about cryptocurrencies is warming up once more, with The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) weighing in on the debate. The pair have moved to debunk rumours that they are investigating in establishing their own central bank digital currency, on the basis that they believe such a project would inevitably damage their current banking system. дальше »

2018-6-26 17:00