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Could Quantum Computers Decipher Cryptocurrency Wallets’ Private Keys? One Researcher Thinks So

A worrying report was published yesterday in the online academic journal, The Conversation, warning that in the future, quantum computers might become capable of cracking cryptocurrency wallets’ private keys—giving potential hackers access to crypto users’ stored digital currencies. дальше »

2018-7-17 03:00


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A election probe implicated bitcoin – and the reaction was swift

Notably, the accused used bitcoin – including funds they mined themselves – to pay for web domains and other services utilized during their alleged scheme. Unsurprisingly, the news quickly spread through social media, inciting a mix of incredulity, suspicion and – in some cases – amusement from observers. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s tweet, as might be дальше »

2018-7-14 14:13


Scalability is the biggest hurdle ahead of cryptocurrency mass adoption, research says

While you’d find plenty of forward-thinking businesses accepting Bitcoin out there, cryptocurrency payments largely remain on the brink of mainstream adoption. But according to new research [PDF] from Imperial College London and social trading platform eToro, we might not be all that far away from that moment. дальше »

2018-7-11 14:25


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Ignorance is Bliss! Reactionary Economists Keep Yelling at Bitcoin

Joseph Stiglitz, Nouriel Roubini, and Kenneth Rogoff have once again come out of the woodwork to attack Bitcoin — though they might need to get their facts straight.   ‘No Government Can Allow That’ Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and professor at Columbia University, believes Bitcoin will be shut down by governments around the world — while illustrating a serious lack of knowledge on what Bitcoin even is. дальше »

2018-7-9 21:00


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Youtube Dragged Into Bitconnect Class Action Lawsuit for Failure to Protect Victims

Youtube has been dragged into a class action lawsuit against Bitconnect for failure to protect its users from being exposed to the scam’s videos. This case might be used by Google and others to justify their bans on crypto ads, arguing that their algorithms can not distinguish between legitimate projects and frauds. дальше »

2018-7-9 02:15


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Malta Positions Itself As ‘World’s Blockchain Island’ After Passing World’s First DLT Law

Malta might be a tiny archipelago on the Mediterranean map, but the nation is making a big name for itself in the world of cryptocurrency. Aside from successfully luring in the biggest crypto exchanges, Malta recently made history by passing “a true World First DLT Law,” cementing the nation’s position as the “world’s first blockchain […] Malta Positions Itself As ‘World’s Blockchain Island’ After Passing World’s First DLT Law was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-7-7 20:54


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I’ve noticed something fascinating about Bitcoin, the revolution in currency that is taking place across our planet: Those who have always lived in safety, in countries that function…don’t seem to get it.

If You Don’t Appreciate Bitcoin, It Might Be Your PrivilegeNever thought I’d use the word “privilege”, but here we are. As if their upward mobility was a misstep and they should have stayed poor. Or they get it, but they think that criticizing governments is volatile and immature. Comfortable people have lots of sympathy for дальше »

2018-7-5 16:34


Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran Says Bitcoin & Real Estate are “Perfectly Suited” For Transactions

In a recent interview with Money, Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran spoke extremely highly of bitcoin's use in the real estate industry. She thinks buying a house with bitcoins might not only be a viable option but a common phenomenon in the foreseeable future. The TV show star, who made her fortunes as a real […] дальше »

2018-7-2 10:58


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Custody Issues Will Soon Disappear, Allowing Big Money to Flood the Crypto Market

Instruments such as the Namoura Consortium might soon solve the issue of custody, the main obstacle that has been hindering the flow of institutional money into the crypto market. The Three Crypto Evils: Custody, Regulations, and Trading Big financial institutions’ interest in participating in the cryptocurrency market continues to grow. дальше »

2018-6-30 13:00


Bitcoin (BTC) Falls Back To Demand Zone, Failure To Hold Support Might Trigger Significant Sell Off

Bitcoin (BTC) is presently in a do or die situation. The price has once again plunged below $6,000 and is now trading just above the previously held $5,800 level. If the price falls below $5,800 and stays below $5,800 for the next few days, it will invalidate a bullish bias and may lead to a long term bear market. дальше »

2018-6-29 17:05


Cryptocurrency May Be Used to Disrupt Elections or As Legit Campaign Donations

Critics have always been vocal about the potential usage of cryptocurrency in money laundering and the financing of a host of illegal activities. Recently, one more item has been added into their list of potential crypto issues when a cybersecurity consultant warned that these digital assets might be used to disrupt the US election process. дальше »

2018-6-29 12:04


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Bitcoin Up, Ethereum Down, Markets Look Shaky Ahead Of Today

This morning, we are seeing a very uneven trend within the markets. Cryptocurrency values are moving in an almost random direction. Indeed, this could simply be being caused by an element of randomness, however, it is more likely just a consequence of the current bear market, a market that has zapped the life out of cryptocurrencies, concerning investors market-wide. дальше »

2018-6-28 12:00


Lithuania Forges Ahead With Its Crypto Goals Despite Potential Threats

While most countries are trying different ways to entice cryptocurrency investors/traders and projects to within their borders, Lithuania is facing a totally different kind of problem. In fact, concerns are now being raised that the nation’s vibrant crypto industry might attract a deluge of funds that they should rather not touch – illegal money from […] Lithuania Forges Ahead With Its Crypto Goals Despite Potential Threats was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-6-27 16:48