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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Berlin Is Rapidly Becoming a Hotspot for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Berlin has become a hub for all things cryptocurrency and blockchain over the past couple of years. Berliners look set to keep the trend going thanks to an enthusiasm for digital currencies like Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-29 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Litecoin Now Accepted at This New Jersey Italian Restaurant
A New Jersey-based Italian restaurant is allowing customers to pay using popular cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin and Litecoin. The establishment situated in Pompton Lakes say the move could help make the business more popular among the younger generation who are most likely to embrace virtual currency payment options. дальше »
2018-10-23 01:00 | |
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$50 Million Bitcoin Mining Farm Opens in Armenia
A new cryptocurrency mining facility opened in Armenia on Oct. 18. The $50 million farm will extract bitcoin and ethereum using 3,000 machines, according to local media reports. Around 120,000 more miners are to be added in the months to come. дальше »
2018-10-20 14:30 | |
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Report: Despite Price Volatility Blockchain and Crypto Jobs Are In Demand
Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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Bitpay Announces Stablecoin Support for Merchant Settlement
On Monday the cryptocurrency payment processor Bitpay announced the company is now supporting settlement options using two stablecoins — the Gemini dollar and the Circle Centre coin. Not only can Bitpay merchants settle in BCH, BTC, and local fiat currencies, but they can also utilize a US dollar-equivalent digital currency. дальше »
2018-10-16 03:30 | |
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Bitcoin Cash (BCH) SMS transaction service CoinText.io launches in Turkey and Argentina
CryptoNinjas Today, CoinText. io, a service to transact Bitcoin Cash (BCH) using SMS messages, launched in Turkey and Argentina where cryptocurrency is growing in popularity due to increased volatility in their local currencies. дальше »
2018-10-15 16:02 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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New Zealand PM Used As Pawn In Fake News Site
Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:30 | |
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Crypto Exchange CoinCola Announces Partnership with Dash – Launches in Venezuela
Bitcoin Press Release: Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinCola has chosen Venezuela as their first new market. Best known for its peer-to-peer OTC cryptocurrency platform, CoinCola allows traders to buy and sell bitcoin using their local fiat currency. дальше »
2018-10-11 09:05 | |
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Dubai Set to Introduce Cryptocurrency Payments
Dubai will enable its citizens and residents to make digital payments for retail purchases, bills, and even school fees with a state-backed cryptocurrency thanks to a partnership between Emcredit – Dubai’s Credi Bureau and two blockchain-related firms. дальше »
2018-10-9 13:00 | |
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goTenna and Samourai Wallet’s New Mobile App Works Without Internet Access
Brooklyn-based goTenna has launched TxTenna, a mobile app that allows users to send bitcoin without an internet connection. Built in partnership with Samourai Wallet, the mobile app will enable users to send bitcoin using a secure and private network free of censorship. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:38 | |
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$50,000 Lost to Bitcoin ATM Scam in Australia
Scammers conned $50,000 out of regular Australians using a blatantly obvious fake tax debt fraud. Multiple victims have been lured into paying off non-existent debt through Bitcoin ATMs. A Time-Tested Scam Scammers have managed to con upwards of $50,000 from Australian citizens, luring them in to pay off a non-existent debt in a classic fraud. дальше »
2018-10-6 08:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency That Works Without Internet, mCoin Launches In Africa
London-based ONEm Communications has announced the launch of its mCoin program across Africa. Designed to be a hybrid currency, mCoin is a digital currency that can be transferred over text or through the smartphone app. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:26 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Says Blockchain Will Have to Go Green
Alibaba founder and billionaire Jack Ma is one of technology’s most influential personalities. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China on Monday, Sept. 17, Ma talked about using blockchain and other advanced technologies to lead society in a greener direction. дальше »
2018-9-20 20:39 | |
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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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Japan’s Largest Bank Experiments Using Own Crypto at Convenience Store
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial groups, has been experimenting with using its own cryptocurrency, the Mufg coin, for payments at a convenience store for employees. дальше »
2018-9-2 02:50 | |
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Bitcoin Scam: Fraudsters Buy 26 BTC Using Counterfeit Euro Bills in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, an individual has fallen victim to another Bitcoin scam using counterfeit currency notes. This case comes less than a fortnight after another similar high-profile occurred in South Korea involving a group of Serbian fraudsters and a South Korean businessman. дальше »
2018-9-1 21:32 | |
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Korean Province to Replace Local Currencies With Crypto
An eastern South Korean province plans to issue its own cryptocurrency to replace the local currencies of its nine cities, according to local media. An exchange will be established for the new crypto. дальше »
2018-8-31 04:50 | |
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A Look at Venezuela’s Other Cryptocurrencies, While the Petro Takes Center Stage
Financially troubled Venezuela, which is introducing the new, denominated, crypto-anchored “sovereign bolivar” this week, is also the birthplace of a number of alternative coins beside the state-issued, oil-backed national cryptocurrency, El Petro. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:05 | |
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Vietnamese Government Bans Mining Hardware Imports
Following a high-level proposal in July to ban the importation of all cryptocurrency mining equipment into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Customs Department has announced a total ban on all mining rig imports, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:58 | |
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Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers
Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:54 | |
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Coinbase now lets you buy and sell cryptocurrency using British Pounds
Coinbase is making it easier for Brits to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The exchange desk announced it now supports Pound Sterling deposits and withdrawals natively on its platform. In addition to eliminating frictions associated with converting funds from Euro to pounds, another benefit of having native support for the local currency is that it allows for much faster deposit and withdrawal times. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:32 | |
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Queensland Backs Cryptocurrency Point-of-Sale Project for Tourism
The Queensland government in Australia is backing a cryptocurrency point-of-sale system that officials believe will help boost tourism throughout the area. Thus far, they have given over $8 million in Australian dollars ($6 million USD) to roughly 70 different companies that will work to inspire innovation and create new ideas within the region’s travel space. дальше »
2018-8-2 00:27 | |
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Binance Prepares to Enter the South Korean Market
Binance is preparing to expand into South Korea, having already hired Koreans for some local positions. CEO Changpeng Zhao has stressed the importance of the Korean market, noting that some Koreans are already using Binance, especially to trade newer coins. дальше »
2018-7-26 10:15 | |
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Goodbye Beta! Waves Client Officially Launches Out of Beta
The official release of Waves Client has finally been announced. Here’s everything you need to know. After 53 beta releases and thorough testing from the Waves development team, Waves Client has finally launched — and promises exceptional functionality and security. дальше »
2018-7-26 03:00 | |
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Have Mastercard Designed A System That Uses Crypto As A Middleman?
Imagine this. You pay for your shopping in your local currency, let’s say USD. By using a new Mastercard patent, your USD is then converted into crypto. The benefits of this? A faster, cheaper transaction. дальше »
2018-7-24 23:00 | |
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New Zealand’s SBS Bank Explores Using Blockchain For User Experience Benefits
In some very positive blockchain news, one of New Zealand’s leading banks, SBS Bank, appears to consider integrating blockchain support to provide better user experience to their local clients. This proactive approach is very promising as most financial institutions are not offering enough options for their clients who are interested in investing in cryptocurrencies. Based […] дальше »
2018-7-21 00:38 | |
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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 | |
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Brazilian Authorities Shutter International Cocaine Ring Financed Using Bitcoins
The Brazilian Police force has successfully arrested several members of an international drug syndicate using cryptocurrency to launder proceeds from their illicit deals. End of the Road According to local news Folha de S. дальше »
2018-7-18 18:00 | |
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NEM Blockchain to help farmers prevent food poisoning
NEM in their tweet exhibits how local farmers can integrate the basic IoT solution into their business using Arduino, on the NEM blockchain. This project aims at allowing farms and supermarkets to prevent incidents of food poisoning, as it is possible to track the shipment to a certain animal or plot of land. NEM’s tweet | Source: Twitter According […] дальше »
2018-7-12 03:41 | |
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Deep-Sea Treasure Hunting on the Blockchain
With an estimated $100 billion value in sunken artifacts in the waters surrounding the Bahamas, deep-sea treasure hunters could soon satiate their thirst for a big bounty through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-12 23:26 | |
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The Daily: Decentralized Exchanges – New and Hacked, and Some Lost Coins
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief, we cover two decentralized exchanges – an Irish team that’s launching its Local Token Exchange and the already operating Bancor that has reported a security breach and admitted the loss of $12. дальше »
2018-7-10 14:10 | |
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Congress At Loggerheads With President Maduro Over Financing Housing Project Using Petro Cryptocurrency
A recent statement which was published by a local news media, Criptotendencia in the country reports that the Minister of Habitat and Housing Minister, Ildemaro Villarroel has revealed the government’s plan to build affordable houses for those who ordinarily can’t afford it. дальше »
2018-7-7 18:30 | |
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Swiss “Crypto Valley” Completes Blockchain Voting Trial
Hailed as a “success” by local officials, the vote was held using a trial digital ID system announced in June of this year. City authorities, who have issued digital identities to residents since 2017, are currently evaluating different applications of blockchain technology for governance. дальше »
2018-7-4 09:58 | |
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Zug’s Voting Commissioner Calls Election a success despite low turnout.
The Swiss city of Zug’s first local blockchain-based municipal vote has been successfully completed, the Swiss News Agency reported yesterday, July 2. Zug, also known as Crypto Valley, announced plans to trial a blockchain voting system using the city’s digital ID (eID) system, launched in November 2017, that allows citizens to vote on their mobile дальше »
2018-7-3 18:11 | |
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Launches Cryptocurrency Charity Fund
On June 27, 2018, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced his new cryptocurrency charity fund, GiveCrypto. Armstrong established the philanthropic venture to financially empower people with direct cryptocurrency distributions. дальше »
2018-6-29 22:17 | |
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Finished Your Holiday? Wondering What To Do With Your Foreign Currency?
We have all been there. It comes to the last day of your holiday and you realise you’ve over done it and bought too much of the local currency. Irritatingly, you’re not always able to exchange small amounts of foreign currency back at home. дальше »
2018-6-21 15:30 | |
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Malaysian Government Teams Up With Korean Lab to Develop Sharia-Compliant Blockchain
South Korean blockchain lab IncuBlock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Malaysian government advisory committee for blockchain tech development permissible under Sharia law, local news outlet IT World reported yesterday, June 18. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:22 | |
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Blockchain-Based Community Currencies to Be Launched in Kenya
Bancor has announced today it will launch a network of blockchain-based community currencies in Kenya. The new project is expected to combat poverty through the stimulation of local and regional commerce and peer-to-peer collaboration. дальше »
2018-6-19 01:01 | |
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16 arrested in Monero Japan on the Crytojacking case
Japanese prosecutors from 10 prefectures have arrested 16 individuals suspected of involvement in an ongoing criminal case of cryptojacking, local news outlet The Asahi Shimbun reports June 15. Cryptojacking is the practice of using unsuspecting users’ processing power in order to mine cryptocurrency for the attacker. According to the report by Asahi Shimbun, the arrested дальше »
2018-6-17 03:07 | |
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Vote Threshold Is Met: EOS Can Finally Launch Its Platform
According to data from EOS Authority, EOS has finally acquired the minimum votes required for its network to go live. After EOS failed to launch its platform on its projected launch date of June 2, a live-stream vote was called, where users voted “Go” to launch the blockchain network. дальше »
2018-6-15 03:10 | |
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Parksen is using blockchain and crypto for smart, green cities
Have you ever lived in a city that you love and watched it turn into something that it’s not? Ever wished you could drive your local city council to fix specific issues so that your city might flourish once more? Well, Parksen might be the solution. дальше »
2018-6-11 19:42 | |
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