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Facebook’s Active-User Network, A Third of Global Population, Sets Libra Apart From Others: Fed
The Governor Lael Brainard, of the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday stated Facebook’s digital currency project Libra faces a “core set of legal and regulatory challenges.” Social media giant’s stablecoin that is linked to fiat money and other sound assets to mitigate fluctuations in the price of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, remains unproven with a vague […] дальше »
2019-12-18 21:12 | |
Forget Bitcoin Volatility, Let’s Talk About Amazon’s 99% Collapse
Today’s tech company world is dominated by names like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Cisco, and a bevy of others who have seemingly, without much strife, cornered the market. However, some of these companies have faced an over 96 percent collapse in value in their time – but people still say Bitcoin is an unnecessary risk. дальше »
2019-12-18 00:25 | |
Cryptocurrency Payments Processor Simplex now Supports JPY and CAD
Simplex, a European Union-licensed financial institution that functions as the fiat gateway provider of top crypto exchanges like Binance, Huobi, Poloniex and a host of others, has now added support for two more fiat currencies: the Japanese yen (JPY) and Canadian dollar (CAD). дальше »
2019-12-11 00:00 | |
Bankers Might Not be as Clueless on Crypto as You Think, Says Analyst
Cryptocurrency naysayers associated with global finance may not be as misinformed about the industry as some observers might like to think. One popular analyst says those he encounters have researched crypto assets and often provide well-reasoned criticism. дальше »
2019-11-30 23:00 | |
Hard Problems in Cryptocurrency: Five Years Later
Special thanks to Justin Drake and Jinglan Wang for feedback In 2014, I made a post and a presentation with a list of hard problems in math, computer science and economics that I thought were important for the cryptocurrency space (as I then called it) to be able to reach maturity. дальше »
2019-11-25 04:03 | |
VirWox Review 2020: Scam or Legit Place To Buy Crypto?
VirWox (stands for Virtual World exchange) attracts a lot of attention currently because it is one of the main ways people buy Bitcoin with PayPal. Many people claim that VirWox is legit while others say it’s a scam. дальше »
2019-11-3 15:13 | |
5 reasons why Amsterdam is great for blockchain tech development
We all know how blockchain is decentralized, it operates all over the world and has no geographical boundaries. Like the internet, you can be part of the conversation regardless of where you are in the world (give or take a few places). дальше »
2019-10-22 11:59 | |
Libra Association Exec: Bitcoin is Digital Gold, Very Different to Libra
David Marcus has stated that he is a fan of the original crypto asset. The newly-appointed member of the Libra board of executives added that differences between the currency, originally detailed by Facebook in June, and Bitcoin mean that the two are not in competition. дальше »
2019-10-17 01:00 | |
Crypto Analyst: Ethereum Has Bottomed, Expected To See Extended Rally
2019 has been the year of Bitcoin, while altcoins like Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and others have continued to suffer and fall further from their all-time high prices set back at the height of the crypto hype bubble in late 2017 and early 2018. дальше »
2019-10-15 21:00 | |
Indexica Reports: Any Factor Can Make Bitcoin Move Just Like Gold or a G-10 Currency
Intercontinental Exchange launching the physically delivered Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt’s disappointing performance, recording a meager 72 BTC futures contracts in the first 24 hours, has been seen as the factor that triggered the price’s crash. дальше »
2019-10-14 22:42 | |
Relax, Wall Street Banks Agree Recession FUD Overblown
Recession worries seem to be at an all-time high. A barrage of media reports from major financial news outlets like CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal have filled recent months with fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). дальше »
2019-10-13 00:08 | |
Best Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Wallets [2019]
What is a Bitcoin Wallet? A “wallet” is basically the Bitcoin equivalent of a bank account and it allows you to receive bitcoins, store them, and then send them to others. You need a Bitcoin wallet to manage your Bitcoins or altcoins, just like you need an email program like Outlook or Gmail to manage […]The post Best Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Wallets [2019] appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2019-10-3 16:14 | |
How an AI trained to read scientific papers could predict future discoveries
“Can machines think?”, asked the famous mathematician, code breaker and computer scientist Alan Turing almost 70 years ago. Today, some experts have no doubt that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon be able to develop the kind of general intelligence that humans have. дальше »
2019-10-2 10:23 | |
The Juiced Scorpion is a moped-like e-bike with buttery-smooth suspension
E-bikes can be roughly placed along two sides of a spectrum. On one end, you have models that are basically normal bicycles with motors, encouraging you to pedal while providing you with a boost when you need it. дальше »
2019-9-25 22:32 | |
Should you be able to resell digitally purchased games?
Steam was this week hit with a ruling from a French court that penalizes the site for banning the resale of digital games. This could potentially mean Valve’s platform — and others like it — will have to allow uses to sell their game codes. дальше »
2019-9-20 21:26 | |
German Blockchain Strategy Crushes Private Stablecoin Projects
In a bid to make it impossible for private firms to create their own cryptocurrencies, the German government has implemented a comprehensive blockchain strategy to thwart the efforts of tech giants like Facebook and others. дальше »
2019-9-19 01:00 | |
CryptoKitties Creator Receives $11 From Warner Music And Others For A New ‘Flow’ Blockchain
The company behind cryptokitties, Dapper Labs, has today announced garnering of $11 million in funding to develop a new blockchain that will allow decentralized apps at large scale known as Flow. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and a participation by Warner Music Group. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:44 | |
Will Litecoin, XRP, ETH and others ever have an alt season like 2017? Data suggests that might be pipe dream
“There is no greater sorrow than to recall a happy time When miserable” – Dante Alighieri Perhaps, nostalgia is what people holding altcoins are experiencing- the bygone times of 2017 bull run where altcoins pumped to the moon and beyond. дальше »
2019-9-12 18:00 | |
Apple has Long-term Expectations for Cryptocurrencies
Technology companies show a growing interest in cryptocurrencies. Some do so more than others, like Facebook. Apple, on the other hand, is not going all-in just yet. Despite the potential and promise of cryptocurrencies, the focus lies elsewhere entirely for the time being. дальше »
2019-9-6 22:15 | |
Is Blockchain Payments Integration in Messenger Apps Good for Crypto?
While some analysts expect platforms like Libra to bolster crypto adoption, others fear the centralization of blockchain payments
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Bezos and Musk’s satellite internet could save Americans $30B a year
Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for broadband internet access are beginning to display signs of real potential. Recently, Amazon chief Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin pulled back the curtain on its space intentions by announcing Project Kuiper, a 3,236-satellite constellation. дальше »
2019-8-24 19:00 | |
Bitcoin and Altcoin Crashes Correlating Could Be Catalyst for Alt Bottom
Across the crypto market, there’s extreme pain, fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Bitcoin is pulling back from recent highs, and altcoins like Ethereum, Ripple, and others have only bled out and fallen deeper to new lows. дальше »
2019-8-16 22:00 | |
Cryptocurrency software on a Linux system – opensource and proprietary
Some people invest conservatively in stocks and bonds, while other people do risky investments using lottery tickets and gambling for startup money from sites like Intertops casino no deposit bonus. дальше »
2019-8-7 00:02 | |
IBM Launches Trust Your Supplier (TYS) Blockchain Project, Supporting Supply Chain Management
IBM has launched the Trust Your Supplier network. Founding partners include Lenovo, Nokio, Anheuser-Busch, and others. IBM is a technology giant, and their entry into the blockchain sector is hardly surprising. дальше »
2019-8-5 20:53 | |
Small Nations Attracting Crypto Startups with Amenable Regulations
While large nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and others are still sitting on the fence in terms of cryptocurrency regulations, smaller nations such as Malta, Belarus, Bahrain, and others have implemented clear cut guidelines for bitcoin-linked businesses, making these regions a hotbed for startups, reports Reuters on July 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:00 | |
Bitcoin Futures: BitMEX investigation opens door for other exchanges to offer derivatives trading
Bitcoin and Futures: development for some, speculation for others. There are few things in this world that pose a greater degree of risk than investing in the cryptocurrency industry, throw a controversial investment product like derivatives into the mix, and you have a raging ball of fire, just sitting in your portfolio. дальше »
2019-7-27 17:00 | |
Ubisoft reveals its list of games for Uplay+ and I have questions
Ubisoft today released the list of games that’ll be included in its Uplay+ paid streaming service — and it comes with a very important footnote that makes me question its value. The game list is admittedly impressive — over 100 titles, including the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, and Far Cry series (or at least the games Ubisoft has been responsible for), as well as the various Tom Clancy properties. дальше »
2019-7-17 03:55 | |
TaoTronics’ $90 headphones are good at noise cancellation, but not much else
I’m a huge fan of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones – between long commutes and my boisterous co-working space, they’re a great way to drown out the cacophony around me. Naturally, I was only too happy to try the latest pair of cans from TaoTronics, the SoundSurge 46, which work wirelessly and are fairly affordable at $90. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
Google’s taking another crack at building a social network
After shutting down failed Google+ in April, the big G is giving this social network thing another go. It’s currently trialing Shoelace, a hyperlocal network for people who want to find others to join them in activities like sports and attending shows. дальше »
2019-7-11 08:13 | |
Libra and others that follow it will establish exchange relations with major currencies, says former PBoC Governor
With Bitcoin getting mainstream recognition, there has been a lot of institutional onboarding into digital assets. Giants like Facebook, J. P. Morgan, Amazon, Alibaba, Microsoft, and others from all industrial sectors have started to look towards these assets as something that could potentially help solve problems in existing systems, ranging from payments, transfer of value etc. дальше »
2019-7-10 17:30 | |
Altcoins Entering Accumulation Period, Alt-Season to Take Off in 2020
Altcoins like Chainlink (LINK) with 1,025% gains, Binance Coin (BNB) with 463%, Litecoin (LTC) with 293%, and Tezos (XTZ) with 163% gains till date in 2019 are a few ones that enjoyed good returns this year. дальше »
2019-7-8 21:55 | |
Altcoin Apocalypse Coming: 3 Reasons Leading to a Brutal Altcoin Reckoning
As bitcoin roars back into a bull market, traders are eagerly awaiting “alt-season,” a parabolic jump in altcoins that historically follows bitcoin’s rise. But they’re going to be disappointed. дальше »
2019-7-5 15:05 | |
An In-Depth Analysis of Facebook Libra
Since Facebook announced its Libra cryptocurrency, the news on the subject has been nonstop. Pundits like Max Keiser have said, “virtually all alt-coins have no reason to exist post-Libra. ” Others like Peter Schiff have said that Libra “is a complete repudiation of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-2 11:00 | |
Binance CEO CZ: BTC Is Pulling Its Weight And Others Need To Catch Up Fast
Bitcoin is surging again, and this time around, some very influential people are noticing and talking about it. In his recent Twitter post, Binance’s own CEO Changpeng Zhao talked about it. $BTC alone is $200B market cap now. дальше »
2019-6-25 16:04 | |
US prisons are taking programming books off the shelves over ‘security concerns’
Last week, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DoC) has banned prisoners from reading dozens of books related to technology and programming, citing security concerns. According to records obtained by Salem Reporter, the banned titles — “Windows 10 for Dummies,” “Python Programming For Beginners,” “Blockchain Revolution,” and others — are part of the 1,600 books not allowed in Oregon prisons. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:59 | |
Bitcoin’s appeal as hard money, millennials behind gold resurfacing, claims Max Keiser
With Bitcoin gaining popularity among millennials and the fall in attention given towards baby boomer assets like fiat, stocks, bonds, gold, etc. , there have been arguments as to which one is better. дальше »
2019-6-24 13:00 | |
Peter Schiff warns that Bitcoin prices will eventually tank when HODLers cash out causing a massive sell-off
Bitcoin’s FOMO rally to $11,000 seems to be cooling off considering the current scenario of BTC prices. While some people predict a higher high formation, others expect a correction and retest of the lows. дальше »
2019-6-24 22:30 | |
WaykiChain Stablecoin WUSD: Dark Horse Being Visible to Tether, Maker or the Others
Coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum are highly volatile. On any given day, it is common to see an increase to 10% -20% or even a decrease. That makes using most cryptocurrencies for daily transactions inconvenient. дальше »
2019-6-22 07:08 | |
Facebook’s Libra ‘sounds an awful lot like Proof-of-Stake’ and will ‘run into Ethereum’s problems,’ claims Jameson Lopp
Facebook’s “The Libra Blockchain” whitepaper has created quite a frenzy, not only in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but also with U. S. government officials. Some people claim that Libra is not a blockchain, while others claim that it is going to kill Ripple, XRP and other similar blockchains. дальше »
2019-6-19 12:30 | |
Google Chrome 76 will make it easier to bypass paywalls
Google may have released Chrome 75 just last week, but it’s already lining up a few nifty features for its upcoming release. Most importantly, the beta version of Chrome 76, which was officially released a day ago, makes a subtle tweak that may not be welcomed by publishers like The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and others that rely on subscriptions and paywalls. дальше »
2019-6-14 10:45 | |
Visa, Paypal Say They’ll Pay $10 Million to Run ‘Facebook Coin’ – Report
Big companies like Visa and PayPal are reportedly willing to pay millions for the privilege of running a node on the Facebook cryptocurrency network. Facebook’s foray into crypto has been met with mixed reaction. дальше »
2019-6-14 08:30 | |
Sidechains vs Plasma vs Sharding
Special thanks to Jinglan Wang for review and feedback One question that often comes up is: how exactly is sharding different from sidechains or Plasma? All three architectures seem to involve a hub-and-spoke architecture with a central “main chain” that serves as the consensus backbone of the system, and a set of “child” chains containing actual user-level transactions. дальше »
2019-6-14 04:03 | |
Equilibrium’s users have put up $21 million of EOS as collateral for generating 5.4 million EOSDT stablecoins
Without a doubt, the Ethereum blockchain underpins the largest and most well-known stablecoin by market cap. These stablecoins include Tether (by far the most established, with a $3 billion market cap), DAI, TUSD, PAX, and others. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:51 | |
Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’
The accusation that bitcoin is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme is perhaps the oldest, longest-standing criticism of the digital bearer asset. The basic idea is that there is nothing of value here and the entire purpose of bitcoin’s existence is to enrich Satoshi Nakamoto and the speculators who bought in for a few pennies or dollars in the early days by tricking others into buying in at a higher price. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:03 | |
‘Crypto-Twitter’ is explaining Bitcoin in 280 characters or less
Self-professed cypherpunk Jameson Lopp has set the cryptocurrency community a seemingly impossible task: efficiently explain Bitcoin in less than 280 characters. A global, neutral payment network that allows anyone on earth to transact a huge or tiny amount of value with anyone else within minutes, without needing to ask permission from a government, without disclosing one’s personal information, and without the possibility of censorship. дальше »
2019-6-3 14:33 | |
6 Proof-of-Stake Coins With a High Annual Yield in 2019
Making money with cryptocurrencies can be done through many different methods. Some users like to invest, whereas others trade, speculate, stake, or mine. Even the lending services are gaining popularity, which shows the ecosystem is still growing and expanding. дальше »
2019-6-3 12:00 | |
LocalEthereum temporarily removes fees to buy or sell Ethereum via cash
Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, although revolutionizing payments, are yet to find haven in some countries like India, China, and Iran, among others, due to non-existent regulatory clarity. Recently, LocalBitcoins. дальше »
2019-6-2 13:30 | |
Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:41 | |