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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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Stranger Than Fiction: How Entanglement Could Save Blockchain From the Threat of Quantum Computing

Blockchain technology is widely regarded as one of the most revolutionary technological advances that have taken place over the last ten years. The immutable and virtually unhackable nature of blockchain networks has inspired a growing number of use cases for dealing with incredibly sensitive information — blockchain networks for handling identity, medical and government data […] Stranger Than Fiction: How Entanglement Could Save Blockchain From the Threat of Quantum Computing was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-9-11 13:43


Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification

South Korean banks are reportedly taking measures to limit services for customers who are not using the real-name system. It has been over seven months since the Korean government introduced the crypto real-name system, but only 40-50% of accounts at the country’s top four cryptocurrency exchanges have been converted into real-name ones, according to local […] The post Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-9-11 10:35


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The Next ‘Venezuela’? Bitcoin Up Over $8,400 in Iran Amid Hyperinflation

Bitcoin price has risen dramatically in Iran following the government’s decision to grant legal recognition to the country’s cryptocurrency mining industry. Bitcoin Premium Comes to Iran While Bitcoin suffered an almost $1,000 drop in the rest of the world, the top-ranked cryptocurrency was reaching new heights in Iran. дальше »

2018-9-7 21:00


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California Passes Bill Defining Blockchain and Crypto Terms

A draft law designed to amend California’s legislation to create legal grounds for the implementation of crypto-related technologies has been passed by the state’s legislature. Assembly Bill 2658 amends the California Civil Code, Government Code, Corporations Code, and Insurance Code to legalize the use of blockchain secured data and smart contracts in local and foreign […] The post California Passes Bill Defining Blockchain and Crypto Terms appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-9-3 14:05


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Exchanges Round-Up: Price Spread and Institutions, Brazil Surveys Exchanges

In recent news pertaining to exchanges, Sfox has attributed a reducing spread in the price of BTC across exchanges to the increased presence of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency markets, Brazil’s government has issued a questionnaire to three local crypto exchanges seeking to obtain data pertaining to their operations, and data from the United States […] The post Exchanges Round-Up: Price Spread and Institutions, Brazil Surveys Exchanges appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-9-1 20:05


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Japan’s FSA Vows to Strike a Balance Between Consumer Protection and Promoting Technological Innovation

Japan is both one of the largest crypto markets in the world and one of the most crypto-friendly countries. However, the Japanese government has been increasingly vigilant on the crypto industry as a whole, an understandable stance after the country was hit with what is touted to be the largest crypto heist in history. дальше »

2018-8-28 19:24