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Money and Democracy: Why You Never Get to Vote on the Most Important Part of Society
It’s very odd that citizens never get to vote or have any say in regard to society’s money, even though it’s one of the most important aspects of everyday life. In fact, in developed countries, most central banks are institutions that are privatized from political interference and history explains why. дальше »
2019-7-10 03:00 | |
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Flowery V20 Talk and Government Terror: Why Darknet Crime Is the Least of Our Worries
Governments and central banking regulatory bodies continue to express concern about crypto being used for criminal purposes and terror. The terror campaigns of these very same governments continue unabated, however. дальше »
2019-7-2 10:30 | |
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Reserve Bank Of India Works To Create New Blockchain Banking Platform For Government
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank of the country, is currently working on a blockchain platform for banking in its R&D branch. The information was released in a report by BusinessLine on June 28. дальше »
2019-6-29 01:44 | |
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Are Central Banks Looking to Create Their Very Own Wholesale CBDCs?
As the global push to increase crypto adoption garners more and more momentum with each passing day, an article published by a researcher working for ING – a privately owned Indian bank – claims that as we move into the future, more and more central banks will partner with independent financial institutions in order to […] дальше »
2019-6-22 19:56 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Can Still be Censored But There Is A Way Out
Bitcoin’s real innovation lies in its decentralized structure. The digital currency has no central management, central point of failure, or centralized store of information. Yet this disruptive technology’s operations are very dependent on centralized features. дальше »
2019-6-3 22:30 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Op Ed: Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and That’s Okay!
To Bitcoin or Not to BitcoinDuring the “scaling debate” before the SegWit2X user-activated soft fork (UASF), Bitcoin businesses were getting their first bitter taste of Bitcoin’s censorship resistance. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:10 | |
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European Central Bank President Mario Draghi: ‘Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies Are Not Real Currencies’
Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said during a dialogue with students that cryptocurrencies are not real currencies. He has also stated that cryptos are “very, very risky assets” but they do not really have to be something for central banks to be worried about. Mario Draghi Talks About Cryptocurrencies As […] дальше »
2019-5-8 22:04 | |
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Bitcoin is Not a Store of Value Due to Volatility Says Bank of England (BOE) Deputy Governor
Bitcoin is surely controversial, there is no discussion about that. While some people call it digital gold, others call it a scam. While we can attest its value, this is far from being a popular opinion among people who do not know BTC very well. дальше »
2019-5-1 03:55 | |
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Bolt-A-Thon, a Virtual Lightning Network Event, Invites Borderless Progress
Bolt-A-Thon, a unique kind of Lightning Network hackathon and conference kicks off today, April 5, 2019, to help gather contributors from all over the world and propel Bitcoin’s vital Layer 2 solution. дальше »
2019-4-5 19:10 | |
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It Is Hard To Ignore Ripple When The White House, World Bank, Federal Reserve, IMF And Central Banks Are Involved
Ripple is involved with some big names including the White House, the Federal Reserve, the IMF, World Bank, and so many others, making it very hard to ignore the progress made by the crypto-related entity. дальше »
2019-4-2 12:30 | |
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Not a Cryptocurrency: Ukraine Completes National Digital Currency Pilot
The National Bank of Ukraine, the country’s central bank, has been working on a pilot project to test the usefulness of a digital version of its currency, the Hryvnia. The bank announced today that it had completed the pilot and would be investigating further uses of the token. дальше »
2019-2-26 10:45 | |
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New Brazilian President Appoints Blockchain And Crypto Friendly Head Of The Central Bank
Crypto Enthusiast Proposed As Brazil’s New Head Of The Central Bank Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has appointed a new crypto enthusiast as Head of the Central Bank. According to a new report released by Reuters, the Economist is Roberto Campos Neto, who is a strong proponent of blockchain technology. This will be very positive for […] дальше »
2019-2-19 22:07 | |
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Bitmain S15 Firmware “Very Buggy”, Will This Claim Affect BTC Prices?
Bitcoin prices bullish, road to $3,800 A Twitter user picks out a Bitmain S15 vulnerability Transactional volumes low, expansion above 35 k ideal Although Bitmain is a central player in the ASIC mining sphere, their latest firmware S15 has a weakness, a Twitter user has revealed. дальше »
2019-2-12 19:58 | |
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21 Lectures Offers Bitcoin Developer Courses by Schnelli, Decker and Chiang
Switzerland is an international bitcoin and blockchain mecca, known for its crypto culture and concentration of crypto businesses. Now, it is the new home to 21 Lectures, a school for bitcoin developers founded by Lucas Betschart. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:24 | |
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Philippines’ Central Bank Helps Launch Bitcoin ATM
One of the largest banks in the Philippines, Union Bank, has collaborated with the country’s central bank to launch a Bitcoin ATM, allowing customers to both buy and sell bitcoin for cash. Union Bank Launches Its First Bitcoin ATM Union Bank in the Philippines has launched its very first two-way Bitcoin ATM, according to a release. дальше »
2019-2-11 21:00 | |
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New Tencent Survey Shows Top Economists in China are Torn on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs)
According to a recent survey that was conducted by Tencent’s fintech think tank, top economists in China are divided about Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their effect on the economy. Some of them believe that the effects could be very positive, while others think that they would have a negative influence. According to Jiemian […] дальше »
2019-2-4 21:33 | |
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Iranian Central Bank Will Consider Expert’s Opinion Before Regulating Cryptos
Iranian Central Bank Will Consider Expert’s Opinion Before Regulating Cryptos The government of Iran is currently writing the drafts of its cryptocurrency regulatory framework and now the Central Bank of Iran has publicly affirmed that it is considering the opinions of experts in the industry before finalizing the draft. This is a very important moment […] дальше »
2019-1-29 21:32 | |
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Davos: IMF’s Lagarde Says Fintech Will Shake The System
International Monetary Fund Head, Christine Lagarde, told the World Economic Forum in Davos, “fintech is going to shake the system. ” She also urged against relying on central banks in the next financial crisis, at the CNBC-hosted panel. дальше »
2019-1-26 02:00 | |
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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin
With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
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India Still Cautious Over Crypto, RBI Shelves Plans For Own Cryptocurrency
The situation in India regarding cryptocurrency is no clearer as we enter the new year. The government and central bank are clearly still very cautious towards the industry and are unlikely to make things easier in the near future. дальше »
2019-1-2 12:00 | |
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Blockchain Analysis Is About to Get Harder as P2EP Enters Testing Phase
Yet another tool is being added to Bitcoin’s growing number of privacy solutions. Thought up at a brainstorming event attended by Bitcoin developers and privacy researchers last summer, Pay to Endpoint (P2EP) is a relatively new trick that utilizes the well-known CoinJoin mixing technique to make blockchain analysis much harder. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:31 | |
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CoinShares Exec: China Crypto Plan Could Make Dystopian Future a Reality
Bitcoin was designed in the wake of the 2008 global economic crisis as a way to take control over money away from central authorities such as governments, banks, and other traditional systems. The decentralized design could also prevent communist countries like China from establishing control over their citizen’s money. дальше »
2018-12-14 20:00 | |
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China’s Ban May Have Failed as Study Shows There’s Now 7.5 Million Chinese Cryptonians
China’s central bank boasted earlier this year that their probably illegitimate ban of crypto exchanges was very successful, but a new study is showing that the user numbers of cryptonians. . дальше »
2018-12-13 20:26 | |
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Sovereign Wallet Develops “Algorithmic Central Bank” and “Meta Blockchain” to Mint New Coins Pegged to Bitcoin
Sovereign Wallet Allows Customers To Mint “Meta Coins” That Are Pegged To Bitcoin In another positive piece of news for the crypto community at large, it now seems as though Sovereign Wallet, a crypto-tech firm, has devised a new platform that will allow users to issue their very own ‘value tokens’ as well as convert […] дальше »
2018-11-23 04:10 | |
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Op Ed: It’s Time to Reject Mediocrity, #ExitFiat and Embrace Bitcoin
When the towers in New York fell, I became obsessed with economics. I wanted to follow the money to understand what happened on that dreadful day. During that time of inquiry, I found myself very interested in Austrian economic theory. дальше »
2018-11-21 19:26 | |
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Thai Central Banker: A National Cryptocurrency Is Years Away
Central bankers have been talking about issuing their own digital coins ever since they first saw the appeal that bitcoin holds for many people. However, the latest indications point to it being a very long time until we will see national crypto assets coming from any stable economies. дальше »
2018-11-19 19:00 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Another Warning From China’s Central Bank on Cryptocurrency Risks
Very few positive stories come out of China with cryptocurrency in the headlines. This one is no different as the central bank has continued with its rhetoric over the risks of dealing with digital currencies. дальше »
2018-11-9 16:00 | |
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IBM Reports on Central Banks Indecisiveness in Handling Digital Fiat as Most Top Financial Firms Show Crypto Support
According to a recent joint study made by IBM World Wire and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, has discovered that the major global financial institutions in the world believe that the central banks should developed “central bank-issued digital currencies” (CBDCs). дальше »
2018-10-26 01:50 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Class Action Suits Launched Against Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Company
The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:05 | |
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Bahrain Are Setting Up For A Crypto Adoption Overhaul
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation of the Middle East. Home to around 1. 23 million people and a very forward thinking population. Interestingly, Bahrain has a very powerful political position as a result of its location, therefore, cryptocurrency adoption in Bahrain could turn out to have a very significant impact. дальше »
2018-10-14 23:00 | |
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Ripple (XRP) Defends 5 Week EMA Amid No Signs Of A Slow Down
Chart for XRP/BTC (1W) Ripple (XRP) has defended its 5 Week EMA. This is a clear message to all the critics out there calling Ripple (XRP)’s rally a pump and dump. RSI for the above weekly chart for XRP/BTC does seem to have neared the overbought range. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:30 | |
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Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins
Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U. дальше »
2018-9-29 01:06 | |
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Let’s Talk Bitcoin: Authority in a Decentralized System
On the most recent episode of Let’s Talk Bitcoin!, the hosts discuss the now-defunct Bitcoin Alert system, devised by Satoshi himself. A rarity in the podcast space, this episode’s exploration involved no guest appearances, instead relying on the wealth of experience that Adam B. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:58 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKCoin Expands U.S. Offerings with Five New Coins
Following a successful launch in California only a few months ago, the U. S. branch of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is adding five new coins to its listings. Those coins include Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Stellar lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and 0x (ZRX). дальше »
2018-9-20 16:49 | |
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Central Bank Of China Issues Anti Cryptocurrency Warning
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have issued a public warning in order to mediate the risks of cryptocurrency trading and initial coin offerings. This comes after authorities in China have taken significant steps to reduce the cryptocurrency community to very little in China. дальше »
2018-9-18 15:30 | |
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CONFIRMED Reserve Bank Of India Interested In Crypto After All
After an all out assault on cryptocurrencies in India by the central bank – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) many speculated around why the RBI had decided to essentially bank cryptocurrency trading in the country. дальше »
2018-8-31 08:00 | |
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They Might Be Anti Crypto, But The Blockchain Is Still Sought After In India
India is a nation now known for its anti-cryptocurrency stance, yet they are still fostering a very positive attitude towards blockchain technology. I must note that in India, the people are very much pro crypto, but the Indian central bank, The Reserve Bank of India are very much against crypto, making moves to essentially ban cryptocurrency in the country. дальше »
2018-8-28 16:00 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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Tethers Role As A Central Bank For Crypto
Tether, the celebrity of the stablecoin world and one of the most ‘traded’ ‘cryptocurrencies’ in the world. I say this in inverted commas, as it’s status is a little hard to grasp, this aside, Tether has made a name for itself and is now as viable an asset as the US Dollar, and the range of other FIAT currencies that is is tied up too. дальше »
2018-8-13 13:00 | |
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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 | |
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More Than a Ledger: How Blockchains Will Democratize Wealth
To Mark Pascall, co-founder of BlockchainLabs New Zealand (NZ) and president of the Blockchain Association NZ, the blockchain space is more than just a new technology layer, it’s a “fundamentally different way for organizations and societies to operate. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:27 | |
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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 | |
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‘Very Specific Recommendations’ Crypto Deadline Scraped by G20 Forum
Cryptocurrencies will continue to receive a broadly hands-off approach from the G20 until at least October, a meeting of the forum confirmed July 21-22. A summary of interim decisions made by the dedicated Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors (FATF) group sees any hard-and-fast regulatory steps regarding cryptoassets remain absent. The results follow a four-month дальше »
2018-7-23 17:36 | |
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We’ve Said It All Along, And Now The G20 Agree With Us Too
This year, at this very moment in time the G20 Summit is taking place in Argentina. The G20 are a group of twenty authorities composed of various governments and central banks from across the world. дальше »
2018-7-23 15:30 | |
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“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 | |
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