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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed
University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:07 | |
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Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency and What It Could Mean for You
We often tell you that blockchain is the future of not just finance, but everything from social media, to shipping, to football. And it’s true that any industry which keeps records (so, any industry then) can benefit from a permanent and immutable ledger. дальше »
2018-9-13 07:00 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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Rare Mention of Blockchain In Bahrain Describes it as “True Mark Of Progress”
The government of Bahrain has been one of the most silent since blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies came around. However, this does not mean that the nation is unaware of the potential benefits that could result from exploring the technology. дальше »
2018-9-6 20:37 | |
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SpryOne ICO
SpryOne is a loyalty platform built on the blockchain that normalizes points ratios between businesses to effectively and fairly allow trading and redemption of issued points. For a business it provides more than the standard loyalty management tools but also insight and analytic tracking on points life cycle. дальше »
2018-8-29 19:30 | |
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Layer 1 Should Be Innovative in the Short Term but Less in the Long Term
One of the key tradeoffs in blockchain design is whether to build more functionality into base-layer blockchains themselves (“layer 1”), or to build it into protocols that live on top of the blockchain, and can be created and modified without changing the blockchain itself (“layer 2”). дальше »
2018-8-28 04:03 | |
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Stablecoins, Greater Trading Volume Could Solve Crypto Market’s Volatility
The crypto market is notorious for being highly volatile. This volatility might be welcomed by speculators who can make huge profits by making well-timed investment moves. But for most investors who do not have a firm grasp on the market’s pulse, this high price volatility could mean trouble — one erroneous move could wipe out […] Stablecoins, Greater Trading Volume Could Solve Crypto Market’s Volatility was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-24 16:19 | |
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Android app scams users out of €335 in return for an Ethereum logo
There is an illegitimate “Ethereum” app that claims to sell you one Ether (the cryptocurrency derived from the Ethereum blockchain). Except it’s a scam – users are being tricked into buying a picture of its logo. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:19 | |
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Gartner: HYIP Around Blockchain Enters Stage Of Disillusionment
The world-famous research company Gartner published a report 'Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies', according to which the excitement around the blockchain will soon come to naught, which, incidentally, does not mean the disappearance of interest in this technology. дальше »
2018-8-23 14:15 | |
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Did Ripples CTO Create A Blockchain Like Technology 20 Years Before Satoshi Nakamoto?
Apparently, the Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, David Schwartz, created a distributed computer system 20-years before the onset of blockchain technology. Does this mean that Schwartz preceded Satoshi Nakamoto’s blockchain? Or, does this mean that Schwartz is Satoshi Nakamoto? Well, in August 1988 it is alleged that Schwartz filed a patent for a multilevel distributed computer system that could be used to run on personal computers. дальше »
2018-8-16 17:30 | |
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Ethos partners with Simplex to integrate fiat gateway for cryptocurrency wallet
Ethos, the blockchain ecosystem with universal cryptocurrency wallet today announced integration with Simplex, an instant fiat purchase service enabling bitcoin and altcoin purchases with credit and debit cards. дальше »
2018-8-15 20:54 | |
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You won’t be able to spend your cryptocurrency in Starbucks anytime soon
No, you won’t be able to spend your cryptocurrency at Starbucks. Last Friday, Starbucks announced that it would be joining and supporting a project known as Bakkt. If successful, Bakkt will leverage Microsoft’s cloud solutions – probably their blockchain based Azure platform – to create an infrastructure for managing and using digital assets. дальше »
2018-8-6 15:01 | |
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What Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Could Mean for the Future of Finance
While blockchain technology quickly became the latest tech buzzword, many have neglected to look at artificial intelligence (AI), and how the two could work together according to reports as of July 31, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-4 06:00 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: Crypto Reporters Look in the Mirror
The Distributed 2018 conference that recently took place in San Francisco was accompanied by a new edition of the Distributed Dialogues podcast, a collaborative show between the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network and Distributed Magazine. дальше »
2018-8-4 23:48 | |
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US Investors Intrigued but Not Invested in Bitcoin, Shows Gallup Research
The attitude of US investors toward cryptocurrencies has shifted from “oblivious” to “aware. ” But that doesn’t mean people are buying Bitcoin anytime soon. In new research, Gallup and Wells Fargo highlight investment trends in the US in the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-7-30 16:59 | |
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China now downplaying the fact that blockchain could be social construct in efforts to enhance its presence.
However, that does not mean that China is opposed to the potential revolutionary technology that comes from cryptocurrencies and their underlying base — blockchain. In fact, China is building toward being a nation that separates the decentralized cryptocurrencies from the underlying blockchain. дальше »
2018-7-24 20:09 | |
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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad
Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Western Union Blockchain Patent, What Does This Mean For Ripple XRP
In February of this year, Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek confirmed that his company was indeed experimenting with Ripple’s products for settling transactions and capital optimisation. This came a month after Ripple, which is striving to become the top-name in global money transfers, announced several high-profile partnerships including the potential tie in with Western Union’s rival, Moneygram. дальше »
2018-7-16 06:00 | |
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“Economic Sovereignty” Through Bitcoin: Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert
When it comes to cryptocurrency, it seems that there are always two sides of the (bit)coin. On the negative side, there’s everything that can go wrong. дальше »
2018-7-14 19:30 | |
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Saudi Arabia Continues to Move Forward On Blockchain
The Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia has approved fintech licenses for Manafa Capital and Scopeer to provide crowdfunding investment services on a trial basis, Reuters reported. This would mean that any investors could use the platforms to fund not only small enterprises but also mid-sized companies. дальше »
2018-7-13 15:59 | |
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Can Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Bounce back within the Moment Half of 2018? – TheStreet.com
The bellwether cryptocurrency recently hit a low for 2018, dipping below $6,000 but has made a strong showing so far in July, rising to the $6,600 level. What does this mean for cryptocurrencies’ attempts at recovery in the coming season? Rod Turner, CEO of Blockchain crowdfunding platform Manhattan Street Capital, predicts “crypto investor interest will rise for дальше »
2018-7-3 22:09 | |
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Docademic To Rival Ripple As MedicalCurrency
Docademic (MTC) is partnering with medical Professionals and thus has caught the attention of the father of cyber security – John McAfee. McAfee was featured on the new syndicated TV show, Exploring The Block, taking about how MTC could very well change the world. дальше »
2018-7-3 13:00 | |
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Teambrella ICO
There is a conflict of interest between insurance companies and policyholders. Teambrella proposes a way to solve this issue by implementing a system that provides peer-to-peer coverage. Peers have mutual control on most aspects of their coverage, such as risk evaluation and processing of payments. дальше »
2018-6-29 13:33 | |
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John McAfee Could Be America’s First Blockchain President
The news that John McAfee will run for president for the second time is already causing a stir in the cryptocurrency community. In his announcement, made on Twitter, and in subsequent interviews, McAfee makes clear that cryptocurrency awareness will be a major focus of his campaign. дальше »
2018-6-29 20:00 | |
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What Will New FSA Head Mean for Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges
As the position of minister of the FSA is about to change hands, questions about the future of regulations on cryptocurrency and blockchain based technology arise in Japan. Japan’s FSA to Change Hands As the current minister of Japan’s Financial Security Agency, Nobuchika Mori, heads into what most assume will be his last week guiding. дальше »
2018-6-27 14:00 | |
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New Taxation Rates To Be Introduced In Japan
In line with the new Japanese crypto-philosophy, which is sure to allow the blockchain revolution to flourish in Japan, authorities are now looking towards reducing current cryptocurrency tax rates, in order to introduce a new tax standard, which will see investors and traders pay tax at a fairer and less aggressive rate. дальше »
2018-6-26 14:00 | |
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Why Review Sites Need Blockchain, Explained
It’s more difficult to spot fake reviews on shopping websites than you might think. Blockchain technology could mean you wouldn’t have to
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UK Lags Behind in Cryptocurrency Education
UK’s Department for Education isn’t immediately introducing cryptocurrency courses as part of school curriculum. The department did not exactly have any qualms regarding cryptocurrency, but it didn’t have any plans for it either. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:02 | |
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IBM Blockchain, on how to solve the blockchain identity crisis
“People assume that blockchain technology provides an ideal platform for the storing of Personally Identifiable Information [PII],” writes Dan Gisolfi, the CTO for Trusted Identity at IBM. If a technology can address a particular issue, that does not necessarily mean it is the right tool for handling the issue. The placing of PPI on an […] дальше »
2018-6-18 21:53 | |
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Jeff Garzik on His Newest Venture and Keeping Time With an Evolving Space
Jeff Garzik first tuned the world into his latest venture in the fall of 2017. The Bloq co-founder unveiled Metronome (MET), a cryptocurrency he founded alongside Matthew Roszak, at the Las Vegas Money 20/20 conference in late October, and the project caught the attention of Bloomberg and Fortune at the time. дальше »
2018-6-16 23:51 | |
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Suggested Regulations Could Create Major Changes in Canadian Crypt Businesses
The Canadian crypto business community is still assessing the new proposed regulations but a number of experts have told Bitcoin Magazine that the impact on the community will be “massive” and “significant” and may result in a shake-up and consolidation of companies, including blockchain companies currently in the space. The language used could mean a дальше »
2018-6-13 23:02 | |
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Proposed Regulations Could Cause Major Shifts in Canadian Crypto Businesses
Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas. дальше »
2018-6-13 20:24 | |
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Does This Mean That Millennial Women Are The Future For Cryptocurrencies?
The cryptocurrency industry is often accused of being very male-centric. Indeed, we see too many reports from women who feel they haven’t been taken seriously at exhibitions and conferences by their male counterparts, with plenty of instances of patronising ‘mansplaining’ taking place. дальше »
2018-6-12 07:00 | |
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Op Ed: Venmo Offers the Ultimate Cryptocurrency Experience
Venmo could be the ultimate cryptocurrency experience from a user-experience perspective. Any cryptocurrency that seeks to power the future of global transactions must ensure that it is supported by a payment system that is simple, user-friendly and free — like Venmo. дальше »
2018-6-11 16:51 | |
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