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76% of laundered cryptocurrency was washed with an exchange service
An overwhelming majority of 2018’s criminally-connected cryptocurrency was ultimately laundered on basic online exchange services. Blockchain researchers at Chainalysis have calculated that roughly 64 percent of last year’s dodgy cryptocurrency, which amounted to over $1 billion, was washed by simply depositing it onto digital asset exchanges and trading it. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:18 | |
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Review: Fluance’s RT85 turntable helped me understand vinyl’s surprising comeback
I have a bit of a confession to make. I’ve spent more money on audio gear than I care to admit… but I’ve never been that much into vinyl. Sure, I’ve owned a few budget tables over the years, and I’ve quietly admired the Regas, Technics, and VPIs of the world at audio events. дальше »
2019-1-29 05:44 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges pool data to counter money launderers
Laundering funds with cryptocurrencies in South Korea could soon become a thing of the past if four of the country’s exchanges have their way. According to a local media report, Bithumb, Upbit, Corbit and Coinone have cobbled together to share ‘real-time’ wallet information on any suspicious activity linked to phishing attempts and pyramid schemes. дальше »
2019-1-28 20:10 | |
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Wireless charging is cool, but won’t replace cables anytime soon
Wireless charging is one of today’s biggest mysteries. On one hand, it’s everywhere. Most flagship phones support it, Apple has been working on a wireless charging matt for an age, there’s an industry standard format (shout out, Qi), and it’s cool. дальше »
2019-1-28 19:27 | |
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This (free) ‘future of tech’ webinar will get you your next raise
Artificial intelligence, the blockchain, Internet of Things. You know you’ve heard these terms about a thousand times but can you explain them in a way your (grand)parents would understand? New technologies are saving companies time, money and headaches. дальше »
2019-1-28 17:43 | |
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How AI, blockchain, and wearables are changing the face of healthcare
Several major classes of technology stand a good chance of changing healthcare as we know it. Home healthcare, in particular, could see tremendous benefits from digital breakthroughs like the Internet of Things, more advanced medical-minded wearables, blockchain and artificial intelligence. дальше »
2019-1-27 14:00 | |
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Facebook memos show reluctance to prevent 5-year-olds from making accidental purchases
New Facebook documents revealed yesterday shows the company’s attitude towards children spending their parents’ money to be flippant at best… and gross at worst. We first began to hear rumblings about these documents and what they reveal about Facebook and gamer kids last week, when Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting showed snippets. дальше »
2019-1-26 02:21 | |
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Here’s how male (and white) VC firms are
Venture capitalists (VCs) are a key part of the technology ecosystem. They’re the ones with the money that helps a small company to grow into a larger one. This is why it’s such a massive problem that the industry is so overwhelmingly male and white. дальше »
2019-1-25 19:45 | |
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ICOs banked $13B with ‘little work, accountability, or transparency,’ report
To date, Ethereum‘s process of initial coin offerings (ICOs) has earned token founders an estimated combined profit of $12. 8 billion, made entirely of digital assets they created out of thin-air. дальше »
2019-1-16 20:24 | |
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Unity creators have an online spat, Epic slides in with $25M in ‘fuck you’ money
It’s not often in the video game industry that we get to see a public face-off between two companies, but we got one this week between Unity and Epic, creators of two of the most popular game engines among developers. дальше »
2019-1-12 02:12 | |
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Here’s what you actually need in your home recording studio
Giant recording studios with millions of dollars worth of gear and gold records lining the walls incite a certain nostalgia in those of us who grew up in a time when Berry Gordy and Rick Rubin were as well known as the stars they produced. дальше »
2019-1-12 00:31 | |
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Huawei’s Matebook 13 is like a more powerful MacBook Air for less money
Huawei has been quietly killing it in the laptop game. While not nearly as well-known as its phones, Huawei’s first two laptops, the MateBook X and MateBook X Pro, were some of the very best Windows laptops you could buy for the money. дальше »
2019-1-11 23:05 | |
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Sony’s made a Bluetooth turntable for burgeoning vinyl nerds
Vinyl is back and shows no signs of abating. Hell, according to a report from Buzzangle, vinyl sales in the US rose almost 12 percent between 2017 and 2018. This meant the format accounted for close to 14 percent of all physical music sales in America. дальше »
2019-1-10 13:37 | |
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AirPlay 2 is coming to more TVs, proving Apple can change its mind
Apple hasn’t had the best few weeks. Not only did the company have to drop its revenue forecast for Q1 2019 by a whopping $9 billion, it has also had to reduce the amount of iPhones it’s making by 10 percent. дальше »
2019-1-9 16:19 | |
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We need an ‘AI sidekick’ to fight malicious AI
“Now that we realize our brains can be hacked, we need an antivirus for the brain. ” Those were the words of Yuval Noah Harari, famous historian and outspoken critic of Silicon Valley. The sentence, which was part of a recent interview by Wired’s Nick Thompson with Harari and former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris, was a reference to how tech companies use AI algorithms to manipulate user behavior in profitable ways. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:18 | |
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San Francisco’s “Bitcoin Mafia”: How Bitcoin Started in the City on the Bay
The early Bitcoin community in San Francisco was originally comprised of revolutionaries: Individuals who believed in the freedom and opportunity that a permissionless distributed system would bring the world. дальше »
2019-1-4 00:06 | |
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7 of the best, top, highest rated, essential books on Bitcoin and blockchain
We were all cryptocurrency and blockchain novices once. We tried to overcome our shortcomings by reading endless mind boggling Telegram chats. But there is a simpler way! Books! Of course, there will always be things for us to learn, but here’s a list of Hard Fork’s favorite educational books about cryptocurrency and blockchain that you should read in the new year. дальше »
2019-1-2 18:00 | |
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5 ludicrous cryptocurrency exit scams that regretfully happened in 2018
When you say “cryptocurrency,” you’d be forgiven if one of the first things that comes to mind is: “exit scam. ” Exit scams refer to those cunning plots, whereby blockchain startups collect investors money, often through initial coin offerings (ICOs), only to disappear suddenly, along with any the funds raised. дальше »
2018-12-30 13:00 | |
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End of year crypto roundup: How did Bitcoin perform in 2018?
Bitcoin — the cryptocurrency that started it all — was released in 2009 as open-source software by a person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The idea was to create a peer-to-peer electronic currency that didn’t rely on any central authority or intermediary for validating the exchange of money. дальше »
2018-12-28 12:00 | |
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5 classic cryptocurrency scams from 2018 you totally forgot about
Whether it’s multi-million dollar exit scams, Ponzi schemes, or sophisticated networks of remote-controlled Twitter scambots, this year saw some of the most epic and sophisticated cryptocurrency schemes to date. дальше »
2018-12-27 13:00 | |
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Bitcoincash.org Publishes Redesigned Website and Development Roadmap
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporters have noticed the Bitcoincash. org website has been redesigned. The web portal hosts a comprehensive list of the network’s infrastructure including nodes, wallets, community services, and exchanges. дальше »
2018-12-23 01:00 | |
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WhatsApp could be getting its own cryptocurrency
Kik might not be the only messaging app to support cryptocurrency payments if Facebook’s latest dream comes true. According to people close with the matter, the social media behemoth is looking to develop a cryptocurrency that enables WhatsApp users to transfer money to each other, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-12-21 11:29 | |
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Cashy Web Application Boosts Script Contracts in Bitcoin Cash
The creators of the Simple Ledger Protocol have released a new tool for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) programmers called Cashy. The toolbox allows developers to program script contracts and a wide variety of programmable money applications using the BCH network. дальше »
2018-12-21 05:00 | |
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4 fitness tech trends you can expect to see in 2019
For a tech founder, working in the industry of health and fitness is extremely challenging — but the rewards far outweigh the difficulties. It’s not a place where easy money is made, but it’s one where you can influence the lives of so many people and change them for the better. дальше »
2018-12-21 02:00 | |
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UK tax authorities: ‘crypto assets’ are not currency or money
The UK‘s tax office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, published details that outlines its stance on cryptocurrency and digital assets, obviously in the name of taxation. In a document titled “cryptoassets for individuals,” spotted by Coindesk, the HMRC highlights how it does “not consider cryptoassets to be currency or money. дальше »
2018-12-19 15:03 | |
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6 low-cost marketing tactics to boost your startups’ presence
As a startup, your time and money may be limited — especially for marketing. But you don’t always need an elaborate marketing strategy to make some noise on the internet, attract an audience, and build lasting customer relationships. дальше »
2018-12-18 00:33 | |
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Hong Kong: Bitcoin ‘millionaire’ throws money from rooftop, gets arrested
A supposed Chinese cryptocurrency millionaire has been arrested after throwing stacks of HK $100 ($12) bills from the rooftop of a building in one of Hong Kong’s poorest districts. Self-styled Bitcoin millionaire Wong Ching-Kit announced the bizarre stunt via Facebook. дальше »
2018-12-17 16:18 | |
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TRON Bringing Improvements to Popular ‘Blockchain Cuties’ Game
Late last month, TRON announced that it would be funding $100M into the blockchain-based gaming market. In a project entitled the TRON Arcade, this money will be sent out over the next three years. дальше »
2018-12-16 00:31 | |
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Kindle Paperwhite 2018 Review: The best ereader for the money adds waterproofing and audiobooks
If you want an e-reader, you should probably buy the new Kindle Paperwhite. I can pretty much end this review here. For better or worse, Amazon is the best source for ebooks, and the Kindle Paperwhite is its best ereader for most people. дальше »
2018-12-15 02:14 | |
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Day 3 of TNW’s Advent Deals: Sennheiser headphones, a laptop, and a smartwatch
This holiday period, Plugged is running a very special advent calendar. Over the next 12 days, we’ll be sharing a selection of sweet, sweet deals. You can thank us later. If you’re interested, here are the deals from days one and two. дальше »
2018-12-14 13:00 | |
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This New Lightning Wallet Allows You to Receive Tips Without Running a Node
A new program to set up Lightning Network micropayments, tippin. me, has recently entered beta testing. The developer for this project described some of its details on a Reddit thread to the r/Bitcoin subreddit. дальше »
2018-12-13 22:09 | |
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Watch: Google CEO Pichai explains to Congress that Google doesn’t make iPhones
Google‘s chief executive Sundar Pichai today appeared on Capitol Hill to answer questions about a number of issues. Most pressing were issues with the collection of data, plans for a heavily censored Chinese search engine, and how to best combat misinformation, including what role, if any, Google should play in stopping it. дальше »
2018-12-12 05:38 | |
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Monopoly man watches disapprovingly as Congress yells at Google’s CEO
Google‘s CEO, Sundar Pichai, is in Washington today. He’s trying to explain how the world’s most advanced technology company works to Congress. At some point we’re sure he’s going to be arrested for witchcraft. дальше »
2018-12-11 19:54 | |
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TRD COIN ICO
INTRODUCTION We want to build an exchange website known as Bittrader where many coins will be listed and the main pair will be the TRD Coin. Similar to Binance, some of the notable features of Bittrader include strong security, privacy, and untraceable features. дальше »
2018-12-11 09:03 | |
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German artists brilliantly honeypot ‘Nazis’ into exposing themselves and their friends
In an elaborate scheme, the German political art collective Center for Political Beauty (ZPS) tricked thousands of potential far-right supporters to unknowingly reveal themselves. Earlier this week ZPS set up a site where people could identify far-right demonstrators in exchange for money. дальше »
2018-12-6 13:02 | |
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Only 2% of Japan’s 340,000 money laundering cases involve cryptocurrency
Japan’s efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency industry might have come a little later than needed, as the country has seen nearly 6,000 cases of money laundering involving cryptocurrency so far in 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin scammers steal identity of television host in New Zealand
A television host in New Zealand has denounced Bitcoin scammers for impersonating him to fraudulently market a dodgy cryptocurrency business. In a sharp message, breakfast host Daniel Faitaua made it perfectly clear: he has never owned any Bitcoin, and any websites stating otherwise are absolutely false, local media reports. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:30 | |
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Discuss the evolution of money at Hard Fork Decentralized
At our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, we’re inviting the leading industry companies to host their own discussions across London. Cryptocurrency wallet Luno will be hosting their own event, where they’ll explore investing in a decentralized economy. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
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Swiss blockchain startups can now handle up to $100M – just like banks
Switzerland’s blockchain-related businesses are one step closer to legitimacy. Local cryptocurrency startups can now apply for a new license that would allow them to handle deposits of up to $100 million, a right normally reserved for banks. дальше »
2018-12-3 18:04 | |
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Your startup can’t beat Goliaths with tech — you’ll need empathy and vision
My fellow entrepreneurs, inventors, engineers, and problem solvers – this is the age of the startup, period. Technology is accessible, the money is currently flowing, and people (the market, users, customers, and humans) are receptive to change. дальше »
2018-12-3 13:30 | |
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Every startup founder’s alternate realities: Business and fundraising
Pre-seed and seed, angels and VCs, A rounds and B rounds – it’s a tangled web for rookie entrepreneurs aiming to grow small startups. But unless you’re bootstrapping, you’ve got to keep your two feet in two different worlds every day: business and fundraising. дальше »
2018-12-1 13:30 | |
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Meet Silicon Valley’s most unlikely venture capitalist
It’s very difficult to find an hour of Arlan Hamilton’s time — besides for running Backstage Capital, a VC firm “investing in underestimated founders,” she’s lately been the subject of countless high-profile interviews and features. дальше »
2018-11-27 19:55 | |
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Crypto trading bots are a thing these days – but can they actually earn you money?
Investing in cryptocurrencies isn’t easy because there is always the risk of losing money, especially when you don’t have a deep understanding of the market. Actually, even seasoned traders will lose money on some trades because it is really hard to make money all the time. дальше »
2018-11-27 16:03 | |
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An American woman has been funding ISIS with Bitcoin
A Pakistani-American woman has confessed to using Bitcoin to launder dirty money to help finance terrorist organization ISIS, CNBC reports. Zoobia Shahnaz, a 27-year-old Long Island, New York resident, made the confession yesterday in front of New York state federal courts. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:12 | |
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China’s mega-collider would be a good idea if it weren’t for The Great Firewall
Plans to build a “mega-collider” somewhere in China appear to be moving forward with construction set to begin as early as 2022. Known as the Circular Electron–Positron Collider (CEPC), it would be the world’s largest collider. дальше »
2018-11-27 23:14 | |
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Here’s how criminals use Bitcoin to launder dirty money
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Since 2009, estimates suggest criminals have used the hyper-connected cryptocurrency ecosystem to launder well over $2. дальше »
2018-11-26 19:36 | |
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12 mistakes to avoid when funding a startup
While any funding may seem like good funding, this isn’t necessarily the case. Funding mistakes such as not raising enough funds can actually be detrimental to a startup and lead to major problems down the road. дальше »
2018-11-16 12:00 | |
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SCUF’s Vantage PS4 controller: A lot of issues and a big price tag
I love SCUF controllers. Or, more accurately, I love all of them but this one. As the proud owner of two of the Infinity4PS Pro models, it was always an easy recommendation to make for anyone looking to drop their hard-earned cash on a premium product. дальше »
2018-11-16 04:22 | |
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This new site gives you an easy way to request money via PayPal, Venmo, Patreon, and Cash App
Getting people to pay you is tough. It’s hard enough to get your own cherished friends to reimburse you for a meal, some drinks, or a movie ticket. But if you’re a creator? Good luck – getting individuals to donate to your cause can be nigh on possible. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:55 | |
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Exchanges Roundup: Binance ‘Very Healthy’ Despite Volume Drop, Gate.io Breached
In cryptocurrency exchange news, Binance’s CEO has described the exchange as “very healthy” despite the dramatic reduction in trade volume compared with early 2018, and Gate. io was recently breached via a malicious script added to web analytics provider Statcounter. дальше »
2018-11-11 16:00 | |
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