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Blockchain, Power and Politics: How Decentralization Engenders Freedom
Power in politics is at a moment of imbalance. With political power increasingly tending toward centralized structures, emerging technologies such as blockchain provide decentralized alternatives to the distribution of such power дальше »
2019-12-1 00:51 | |
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 | |
Bitcoin Price Will Never Hit $100,000? Gold Bug Bashes Bulls
For the longest time, Bitcoin investors have been shooting for the moon, calling for the BTC price to hit lofty price points, like $50,000 and $100,000. The cryptocurrency has the potential to usurp traditional power schema, after all. дальше »
2019-11-9 05:03 | |
Bitcoin Mining Rigs Set for New Upgrades as 2020 Block Reward Halving Approaches
Bitcoin halving set for 2020 has seen manufacturers of mining machines up the game in preparation for the event. Leading firms within this arena are now producing more efficient Bitcoin mining rigs with notable players such as Bitmain, Ebang and Pangolin increasing power by over 500%. At the moment, Bitcoin mining hashrates are at the […] дальше »
2019-10-11 19:01 | |
5 lessons I learned from Gary Vaynerchuk at a tech conference in Armenia
WCIT is the signature event of the World Information Technology & Services Alliance. This year it was Armenia’s turn to be at the center of the IT world map. The consortium of ICT associations from 83 countries claims to represent 90% of the industry. дальше »
2019-10-11 16:56 | |
Nuclear fusion won’t save us from the climate crisis
The UKchange. It’s easy to see why such a pledge is appealing though. Nuclear fusion is the process that powers stars like our sun. Unlike current nuclear power plants – which split atoms in a process called fission – nuclear fusion binds atomic nuclei together. дальше »
2019-10-7 11:16 | |
Ready Player What? Facebook announces a new VR social network
Facebook revealed at today’s Oculus Connect event that it’s launching its own social VR platform, a very MMO-like virtual world called Horizon. Horizon is an “interconnected world” where VR avatars can meet, hang out, play games, and build their own environments. дальше »
2019-9-26 01:25 | |
OpenRelay launches Rivet, a privacy-focused Ethereum gateway
OpenRelay launches Rivet, a privacy-focused Ethereum gateway - CryptoNinjas Blockchain-infrastructure company OpenRelay has announced the launch of Rivet, a privacy-focused, open source gateway to Ethereum which aims to protect Web3 users from exploitative data-mining practices. дальше »
2019-9-10 20:53 | |
Hostile mining attacks on minority hash power coins
Charlie Lee announced that Litecoin controls 98 percent of the hash rate for its “Scrypt” mining algorithm. This dominance is critical for the security of LTC. Meanwhile, other coins which have minority control over their algorithm, such as Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV, remain at high risk of malicious attack. дальше »
2019-8-20 11:02 | |
International Authorities Reveal Canada’s Enormous Influence on Italian Mobsters, a Form of “Criminal Blockchain”?
In an ongoing investigation entailing Italian mobsters, investigators were reportedly describing the ‘Ndrangheta mafia family as being a form of “criminal blockchain” reports The Next Web. As per the news outlet, such description is made in reference to the “decentralization of its internal power structures. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:24 | |
Facebook’s entry a positive signal to blockchain & crypto markets, claims Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse
As the influx of new players into the crypto-ecosystem grows, the industry has come a long way from its inception a decade ago. The industry has forced mainstream institutions such as Facebook and JP Morgan to join the race. дальше »
2019-6-18 20:30 | |
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson cautions against ‘Goliaths’ such as Microsoft and Facebook acquiring permanent monopoly
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson stands as one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the crypto-ecosystem, owing to his online presence and live discussions with crypto-enthusiasts and general viewers. дальше »
2019-5-31 19:30 | |
Chinese Listed Companies and Bitcoin Mining: Partner or Predator?
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Some Chinese listed companies have jumped on the bandwagon of bitcoin mining following the bitcoin bull run throughout 2017, either under the guise of cloud computing or providing mining hosting services, in an effort to bypass regulations considering the country’s tough stance on bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:53 | |
Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
A Network of Networks Will Unleash the True Value of Blockchain
Despite all the hype, most people still think of blockchain in terms of its potential. We’re told that blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer payments and smart contracts could mean the end of banks and lawyers. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:25 | |
Ban Bitcoin! Urges Congressman After Realizing It Can ‘Disempower’ the US
It’s not often that politicians tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But US Congressman, Brad Sherman, yesterday introduced a bill to ban bitcoin basically because it erodes the US government’s power internationally. дальше »
2019-5-10 13:00 | |
Ammut ICO (XAMM Token): Blockchain Computing Unit Network?
What Is Ammut? AMMUT is a digital platform that is designed to provide a holistic model that answers to multiple technologies. Specifically, the AMMUT platform is ideal for solving problems that require high computing power such as deep learning, mining, scientific calculations, 3-D rendering, and CGI rendering among others. The software enables anyone to easily […] дальше »
2019-5-8 11:03 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
TradeCloud, Digitalizing the Physical Commodities Industry With Blockchain [Exclusive]
Commodities are the basis of crucially important worldwide markets which involve the buying, selling and price discovery of some of the most common items and materials we rely on every day. From foods such as soybeans, wheat, and bananas, to valuable metals, commodities power our infrastructure and to a large extent underpin the entire global […] TradeCloud, Digitalizing the Physical Commodities Industry With Blockchain [Exclusive] was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt. дальше »
2019-4-18 15:24 | |
F-Secure report highlights the woeful state of insecurity in the energy industry
It is the most important industry in the world. Energy. We need it. Without it, nothing works. Without the oil producers and refiners, there’s no petrol to fuel our cars. Without power plans and the supporting infrastructure, there’s no electricity to keep the lights on. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:50 | |
Crypto Valley Association President Says Funds Need To Flow Back For Future Growth
Crypto Valley Association President Says Capital Needs To Be Brought Back Organizations are not without their conflict and crypto organizations are no different. Such was the case earlier this year when the Crypto Valley Association saw a change of power. дальше »
2019-4-11 01:57 | |
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Suffer in Iran Despite Cheap Power
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Many Chinese cryptominers have migrated to places with cheap electricity and favorable policies as a result of the escalated government crackdown on cryptocurrency and its production process. дальше »
2019-4-11 23:38 | |
QuadrigaCX Starts Bankruptcy Proceedings
It’s been a long and winding road with many twists and turns for the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX and its 115,000 former users who are owed roughly $190 million. дальше »
2019-4-10 17:39 | |
Give People Free Money: India’s Opposition Pledge Borrows AOC Playbook
India’s primary opposition political party, the Indian National Congress, has launched a controversial policy this week. It plans to give free money for the poorest 20 percent of the population. The policy is similar to the growing movement for Universal Basic Income (UBI), touted by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang. дальше »
2019-4-9 15:25 | |
Op Ed: Why Bitcoin’s “Toxic” Maximalism Makes Sense
Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
Bitmain Announces Antminer s17 Date: Can It Turn the Company’s Fortunes Around?
Cryptomining manufacturer Bitmain has revealed the release date for its next-generation Antminer S17 series. The S17 set of miners includes the Antminer S17 Pro, Antminer S17 and the Antminer T17. дальше »
2019-3-30 23:28 | |
Cryptojacking: Malicious Cryptocurrency Mining Is not a Crime, Japanese Court Rules
A court in Japan has acquitted an individual accused of embedding a cryptojacking malware in his website to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency using the computing power of the visitors to the site. Local Japanese media platform, The Mainichi reports that the court ruled that such activity wasn’t a criminal offense. Meanwhile, Internet security experts continue toRead More дальше »
2019-3-29 20:00 | |
India Just Triggered a Ballistic ‘Space Weapon’ and Pakistan Should Be Terrified
The escalating arms race between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous pinnacle on Wednesday as India deployed a ballistic space missile. Using an anti-satellite weapon dubbed ‘Mission Shakti’, India’s military forces successfully shot down a low-orbit satellite. дальше »
2019-3-27 13:26 | |
India Just Triggered a Ballistic “Space Weapon” and Pakistan Should Be Terrified
The escalating arms race between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous pinnacle on Wednesday as India deployed a ballistic space missile. Using an anti-satellite weapon dubbed ‘Mission Shakti’, India’s military forces successfully shot down a low-orbit satellite. дальше »
2019-3-27 13:26 | |
‘Game-Changing’ Endothermic Mining Rigs Unveiled By Luxembourg Startup
OnMiners S. A. is launching a new generation of endothermic cryptocurrency mining rigs that promise high power but low energy consumption while reducing heat and noise generation. Lowering Mining Costs with Endothermic Chips New companies and new technologies are entering the crypto mining space with the aim of lowering costs and energy consumption. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:00 | |
GPU Miners May Soon Have Another Way to Make Money
GPU-based cryptocurrency miners have taken a beating throughout this bear market — just ask NVIDIA. However, users with spare GPUs may soon be able to put their ineffective mining hardware to another profitable use: renting rendering power to those looking to experience quality PC gaming on an underpowered computer. дальше »
2019-3-17 05:00 | |
Ammut Network ICO
The AMMUT Ecosystem is built, designed and equipped to solve tasks that require high computing power such as deep learning, mining, scientific calculations, CGI rendering, 3d rendering and it’s made of several components: AmCU (Ammut Computing Unit), a low-cost hardware platform, specialized in the execution of tasks that require high computing power and designed to specifically and significantly improve on all pre-existing models in terms of profitability and longevity and the Ammut network, made up of all the AmCU devices connected to the network. дальше »
2019-3-16 20:33 | |
Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Solar Power Energy Said to Slash Costs By Over 70% for One Home User
As many of our readers are probably well aware of, due to various unfavorable market conditions such as rising electricity costs, profits associated with the crypto mining industry seem to have dropped off quite significantly since the start of 2018. дальше »
2019-3-14 18:32 | |
African women have their own versions of #MeToo to address local issues
Nearly one and a half years ago when Alyssa Milano asked women to click MeToo on their social media platforms, the #MeToo movement was born. Since then millions of women have indicated through social media that they too have been victims of sexual harassment or assault. дальше »
2019-3-11 18:36 | |
Alors Monsieur Macron, stop trying to make la cha
It seems French President Emmanuel Macron wants to leverage the power of blockchain technology to make the agriculture industry more innovative, transparent, and put Europe in the “avant-garde of agricultural technology”. дальше »
2019-3-1 16:21 | |
Will This Vulnerability Finally Compel Bitmain to Open Source Its Firmware?
As if Bitmain’s year hasn’t been rough enough, having posted big losses and laying off entire departments, its flagship product now has a firmware vulnerability. A few weeks ago, Bitcoin Core contributor James Hilliard discovered an exploit in Bitmain’s S15 firmware. дальше »
2019-2-21 23:44 | |
Shutting down the internet doesn’t work, but governments keep doing it anyway
As the internet continues to gain considerable power and agency around the world, many governments have moved to regulate it. And where regulation fails, some states resort to internet shutdowns or deliberate disruptions. дальше »
2019-2-20 15:43 | |
Why This Andreas Antonopoulos Talk Should Go Down as 2019’s ‘State of the Crypto Industry’ Address
In this concise overview of the cryptocurrency industry’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, renowned crypto expert Andreas Antonopoulos explains what’s going on the world that makes Bitcoin such a relevant and powerful force. дальше »
2019-2-18 04:00 | |
Venezuela Denied Access to Overseas Gold: This is Why Bitcoin is Important
As part of an international effort to wrest power from Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, the Bank of England has denied the nation access to gold deposits stored with the institution. Such instances highlight just why a permissionless store of value like Bitcoin is important on both the global and personal level. дальше »
2019-1-26 02:00 | |
BloqLabs Introduces Cryptocurrency Mining Management System
BloqLabs has opened up the beta waitlist for Titan, a fully integrated software suite for managing cryptocurrency mining. The project was introduced by Bloq CEO and co-founder Jeff Garzik onstage during a brief speech at Binance Fair in Singapore in an overview discussion of BloqLabs. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:20 | |
BetterHash Protocol Lets Pool Miners Regain Control Over Their Hash Power
One problem that concerns many is the centralization of mining within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Fortunately, there are talented developers working to solve this problem and Matt Corallo, full-time Bitcoin developer at Chaincode Labs, is one of them. дальше »
2019-1-26 23:50 | |