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This female-led company is using blockchain to promote sustainability
At TNW Conference, we explored the future of tech, including blockchain and cryptocurrency. While the latter tends to have its literal ups and downs, blockchain technology seems quite useful when incorporated appropriately. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:01 | |
Nydia Zhang of the Social Alpha Foundation: Using the Blockchain for Good
As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking. дальше »
2018-12-6 18:13 | |
KidLet Uses NEM Technology in Teaching Kids About Blockchain and Money Management
NEM published a blog post on Nov. 28th highlighting how its blockchain protocol is being utilized by 10-year old Kaede Takenaka to develop a platform that she uses to teach other kids about blockchain technology, the fourth industrial revolution, disruptive technologies, and fiscal management. дальше »
2018-12-1 18:04 | |
What Is Cryptocurrency? “Jeopardy!” Features Entire Category on Crypto
Is cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream? It could be if one of America’s most prominent game shows features an entire category devoted to it. The November 29, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!” — which has been on the air since 1964 — offered five unique questions centered around cryptocurrencies and their technology to test out its contestants’ knowledge on the subject: The results reveal that they did indeed know their fair share. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:18 | |
Fund Manager Says China Has a Love-hate Relationship With Crypto and Blockchain
China has one of the most divisive policies on digital currencies and blockchain. While the authorities love blockchain, they have completely sidelined cryptocurrencies. Hedge fund manager Edith Yeung recently discussed this approach at East Tech West. дальше »
2018-11-28 18:29 | |
New York Woman Who Laundered Money for ISIS Using Bitcoin Pleads Guilty
A 27-year-old woman from New York has pleaded guilty of supporting the Islamic terror group ISIS using Bitcoin and other digital currencies. She admitted to wiring more than $150,000 to different shell entities and individuals overseas, which acted as a facade for the ISIS groups in Turkey, Pakistan, and China. дальше »
2018-11-27 14:59 | |
SEC Commissioner Peirce: Bitcoin Is A “Big Learning Curve,” But Many Issues Need Addressing
News outlet, AMB Crypto, recently reported an in depth look at U. S SEC Commissioner, Hester Peirce’s opposition regarding the Winklevoss Twins’ proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF), which was supposedly shared via a podcast episode dubbed, “What Bitcoin Did. дальше »
2018-11-26 17:05 | |
Your Thanksgiving Turkey’s Provenance Might Be on a Blockchain (Seriously)
Honeysuckle White is giving family and friends gathering for Thanksgiving dinner this year the opportunity to talk turkey with a traceable blockchain code on more than 200,000 turkeys sold through 3,500 retailers around the U. дальше »
2018-11-23 00:52 | |
Blockchains Proponent MEP Eva Kaili Says ICOs Are Needed To Bypass Overregulation From Banks
At the ongoing Decentralized 2018 blockchain conference in Athens Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Eva Kaili said that the European Parliament is preparing reports on ICOs so that it can be a viable crowdfunding tool. дальше »
2018-11-20 10:32 | |
Deloitte’s Blockchain Group Leader Suggests Bad Bitcoin News Hurts New Potential Crypto Clients
A recent Coin Desk piece (https://www. coindesk. com/deloitte-blockchain-chief-bad-crypto-headlines-are-making-clients-nervous) shared the viewpoints of Linda Pawczuk, who currently serves as the head of Deloitte’s Blockchain Group on all matters blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-11-19 18:27 | |
IMF Director: Leading Cryptos Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) And Ripple’s XRP Can Lead A Cashless Society
Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has recently spoken about cryptocurrencies during her speech at the Singapore Fintech Festival, which is happening right now. дальше »
2018-11-15 11:02 | |
Marshall Islands President Faces Vote-of-no-confidence After Pushing Ahead With Plans to Issue a National Cryptocurrency
Hilda Heine, the president of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), is fighting for her political career after she allegedly defied the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) advice and went ahead with the introduction of a new digital currency that the IMF considers to be a threat to the country’s financial stability. дальше »
2018-11-7 15:59 | |
Meet the World’s Newest Crypto Owner: Ex Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen Gifted Bitcoin
Known for her critical stance on cryptocurrencies, former Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen was gifted Bitcoin by Raz Suprovici, founder of bitcoin gifting service, Biterica. Crypto Critic, Blockchain Supporter Ms. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:50 | |
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Rejects Donald Trump’s Trade Policy, Criticizes Bitcoin
US stock markets have landed in hot waters. October 2018 has witnessed the worst stock market performance since 1987. While some crypto pundits claim that the bad performance of stocks could lead to the eventual rise of cryptocurrencies, the former chair of the US Federal Reserve Janet Yellen thinks otherwise. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:29 | |
Exciting Year Ahead of Gemini, Says MD of Operations Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto
The cryptocurrency markets are evolving in many ways different to a typical securities market. In a recent interview with IntelAlley, the newly appointed managing director of operations at Gemini Trust Company, the operators of Gemini Exchange, noted that cryptocurrency exchanges are evolving and that Gemini has an exciting year ahead of itself. дальше »
2018-10-26 13:59 | |
Blockchain Verification and Decentralized Subversion in Cambodia
Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:41 | |
Gemini Appoints Former Goldman Techie as Director of Business Development
The cryptocurrency sector, despite being looked down upon by Wall Street, is busy poaching head honchos from top banks and technology companies. Recently, New York based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini appointed Esther Babb as its new director of business development. дальше »
2018-10-19 15:44 | |
Bitcoin and Stock Correlation; Is Sentiment the Reason They Move in Tandem?
Bitcoin is Becoming More Like a Stock Bitcoin has always presented itself as the perfect enemy to the traditional financial system. When the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto originally coined the cryptocurrency and its notable blockchain, he/she/they were clear in its whitepaper that the crypto ought to be used to escape the follies and problems native to […] дальше »
2018-10-19 03:15 | |
No Connection Required: How One Dev Sent Bitcoin While Off the Grid
Following a partnership between Samourai Wallet and goTenna, which now allows users to send bitcoin transactions offline, one developer in New Zealand is staying ahead of the curve. дальше »
2018-10-18 00:36 | |
Gemini Exchange Poached Former Wall Street COO to Enhance Customer Service
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced on Wednesday, Oct. 10, that it is hiring former options exchange COO Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto as managing director. Sources familiar to the matter suggest that her role will be to build certain institutional business lines for the company. дальше »
2018-10-13 19:19 | |
Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
IOTA Appoints Daniela Faustino as Director of Human Resources
The IOTA Foundation is continuing with its mission of quality talent hiring. It recently appointed a new Director of Human Resources — Daniela Faustino. She will handle all 360 HR matters in the IOTA Foundation. дальше »
2018-10-8 18:39 | |
IOTA Foundation Appoints Cara Harbor as New Head of Communication
IOTA Foundation recently announced the appointment of Silicon Valley veteran Cara Harbor as the head of communication. She will be leading the development of IOTA’s internal and external communication. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:39 | |
China’s BlockVC Blockchain Investor Says Bitcoin’s Bear Market is Over, Altcoins Over Half a Year Left
Bear Market for Bitcoin Has Passed, But Altcoins Are on Their Last Limb, says China VC Kira Sun works at BlockVC as an investment manager. Representing her blockchain investment firm, she was recently a guest on CNBC Cryptotrader during a segment called “The Future of the Utility Token.” In the time on the segment, Sun […] дальше »
2018-9-26 23:55 | |
Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:05 | |
Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good
Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:50 | |
CEO Sandra Ro of Global Blockchain Business Shares Her Blockchain Opinions
Sandra Ro Shares Her Opinion on the Blockchain Sandra Ro, the CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, has many interesting things to say about the blockchain and its impact on various industries. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:43 | |
Jihan Wu, Randi Zuckerberg Join Huobi Blockchain Advisory Committee
Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, is one of eight industry experts that have joined the Huobi cryptocurrency exchange in an advisory role. Zuckerberg worked at Facebook for more than six years where she served as a spokesperson as well as a marketing director. She later left the social media giant to […] дальше »
2018-8-30 19:00 | |
Zuckerberg (not Mark) signs on to advise a major cryptocurrency exchange
There’s a Zuckerberg on the advisory board of one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world – except it’s not Mark. Mark Zuckerberg’s sister, Randi, is apparently all about the blockchain, more so than her little brother is, anyway. дальше »
2018-8-27 17:18 | |
Are We Using the Wrong Metric to Measure Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption?
Dr. Katrina Kelly, a researcher in clean energy technology, recently published an article on The Conversation questioning the overwhelming concern around Bitcoin’s growing energy use. While Kelly agreed that Bitcoin consumes a lot of energy, she noted that it is possible to increase electricity production while ensuring that there is minimal impact on the environment. дальше »
2018-8-25 19:55 | |
U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:18 | |
Paragon Partners With Civic Technologies to Deliver Transparency, Digital IDs to Cannabis Industry
Paragon, a blockchain company that develops seed-to-sale tracking solutions for the marijuana industry, is joining hands with Civic Technologies Inc. , a digital identity firm, to bring secure and trusted identity services to Paragon’s digital community. дальше »
2018-8-16 19:48 | |
Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
US DEA ‘Actually Wants’ Criminals to Keep Using Bitcoin
A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent has told mainstream press she “wants” criminals to use cryptocurrencies because it makes them easier to track. ‘I Want Them To Keep Using Them’ Speaking to Bloomberg August 7, Lilita Infante, who takes part in the agency’s 10-person Cyber Investigative Task Force, said investigators had “a lot of tools” to monitor criminal activity thanks to Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
Audits and Quality Assurance: Patching the Holes in Smart Contract Security
On July 10, 2018, news broke that cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized exchange Bancor was hit with a hack. A wallet the Bancor team used to update the protocol’s smart contracts was infiltrated, and the $23. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:24 | |
ConsenSys Ventures Partner Discusses Google’s Push Into Blockchain and Why She Prefers Ethereum over Bitcoin
Kavita Gupta, a founding and managing partner at Consensys Ventures, the venture capital arm of ConsenSys, a blockchain venture production studio, recently discussed in an interview with Bloomberg Market Google’s recent push into the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:23 | |
ConsenSys Ventures Partner Discusses Google’s Push Into Blockchain and Why She Prefers Ethereum over Bitcoin
Kavita Gupta, a founding and managing partner at Consensys Ventures, the venture capital arm of ConsenSys, a blockchain venture production studio, recently discussed in an interview with Bloomberg Market Google’s recent push into the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-8-1 19:36 | |
How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion
International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:50 | |
Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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 | |
This Silicon Valley-Backed Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-21 20:14 | |
This Silicon Valley Backs Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:14 | |
Dala Adds Stellar Blockchain to Ecosystem, Reveals Multi-Chain Strategy
Dala has officially announced a new multi-chain strategy that will include Stellar, the technology behind the seventh largest cryptocurrency (lumens) by market cap. дальше »
2018-7-20 00:07 | |
“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 | |
CryptoKitties finally finds a real use-case in charity auction for sea turtles
CryptoKitties, the cutesy blockchain game where you can collect, customize, breed, and inevitably pimp out virtual cats is still apparently still a thing. Once so popular that it brought Ethereum to its very knees, dwindling interest has spurred them to adopt a more holistic way to get people to spend money on seemingly worthless vanity tokens. дальше »
2018-7-11 17:31 | |
Parity CEO Jutta Steiner Talks All Blockchain’s Working Together in the Future
Jutta Steiner was the debut speaker at TechCrunch Sessions: Blockchain here in Zug, Switzerland. Speaking to a sellout crowd, Steiner discussed the state of the blockchain world and how she is working to evolve it for more diverse applications. дальше »
2018-7-7 19:53 | |
Ontario Securities Commission CEO Warns about Frauds in Crypto Market
Ontario Securities Commission CEO Maureen Jensen took the struggles of cryptocurrency investors into account as she spoke about the common frauds prevalent in the crypto markets recently. She said that the newness of this sector is making it more vulnerable to scams. дальше »
2018-6-26 21:01 | |