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University of Michigan Endowment Backs Crypto Venture Capital Fund
The financial endowment fund of the University of Michigan, one of the oldest and most established academic institutions in the U. S. , is the latest institutional investor revealed to have entered the cryptocurrency ecosystem. дальше »
2019-2-22 04:51 | |
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In the Daily: Elon Musk Talks Bitcoin, Shanghai’s Fudan University, Xdat Exchange
In this edition of The Daily we cover some largely supportive remarks the famous entrepreneur Elon Musk has made about Bitcoin, the latest academic institution to launch a blockchain R&D center, and a new offering from Malta-based exchange Xdat. дальше »
2019-2-20 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin Could Become Less Volatile Than XRP, Scholar Argues
The Bitcoin (BTC) price could become more stable than that of many other cryptocurrencies, including XRP, so long as investors can accept fluctuating prices, according to a financial academic. He says that Bitcoin becomes more volatile when there are more speculators in the market. дальше »
2019-2-14 22:51 | |
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Ripple to Sponsor Blockchain Activity in 11 Universities
Ripple has announced the addition of 11 new schools to its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) that will see the firm sponsor blockchain research and activity at the various institutions, announced via a press release on February 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-8 20:00 | |
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Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative Adds 11 New Partners
San Francisco based blockchain company Ripple recently partnered with 11 new educational institutions across the globe as part of its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). The initiative is now supporting 29 schools in total which will help in academic research, innovation and technical development in blockchain, digital payments, and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-8 14:34 | |
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University Blockchain Research Initiative Expands Global Footprint with 11 New Partners
Ripple has expanded the group of partners within its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). This global initiative, which launched in June 2018, now supports 29 schools to further accelerate academic research, technical development and innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital payments. дальше »
2019-2-7 17:58 | |
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Facebook Moves Closer to ‘FaceCoin’ Acquiring Its First Blockchain Startup
Social media mogul Facebook has made an advance in its blockchain effort by hiring a blockchain startup specializing in smart contracts and facilitating payments. Facebook ‘Acqui-Hires’ Chainspace According to financial media Cheddar, Facebook has hired a small blockchain company called Chainspace. дальше »
2019-2-5 12:30 | |
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5 Worst Cryptocurrency Exchanges of 2018
The past year has been a real test for projects focused on the cryptocurrency sector. Legendary investor Warren Buffett, despite his advanced years and academic approach to the selection of assets, loves to say “the tide will show who bathed without panties. дальше »
2019-1-30 12:49 | |
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XRP is a “Shit Tech with marketing and Hype.” TRX supporters are “Dumber than Dirt,” Craig Wright Says
Craig Wright is without a doubt one of the most controversial characters in the cryptoverse. His academic background and contributions to the community have been crucial for the development of the ecosystem, however, beyond the positive aspects, his often arrogant personality has given him a very negative image, which becomes exacerbated whenever he gives his […] The post XRP is a “Shit Tech with marketing and Hype. дальше »
2019-1-28 03:46 | |
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The West’s unconscious bias against tech in Afrika limits innovation
January 2017 was special in many ways; important to note, it was the first time I ever boarded an airplane, but also it was the time I underwent a grueling visa experience. Armed with notarized documents, among them, a promissory 6-month work contract, particulars of my record of employment (hint; a startup), curriculum vitae, birth certificate, and academic certificates — I set off for the Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). дальше »
2019-1-24 13:37 | |
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MIT and Stanford Professors Are Creating a Cryptocurrency Called Unit-e
America’s best brains in academic studies are now working together to create a new digital currency. According to a recent report from Fortune, professors from MIT and Stanford are working together to create a new cryptocurrency that intends to do what Bitcoin cannot yet: process thousands of transactions per second. дальше »
2019-1-21 20:29 | |
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Charles Hoskinson: Is The Cowboy Academic Riding Off Into The Sunset?
As the public face of Cardano (ADA) and the CEO of IOHK, Charles Hoskinson is a well-known figure within the cryptocurrency industry. Hoskinson is a recognized authority; striding atop the world adorned with circular spectacles and familiar brown leather jacket; providing guidance and direction, not just to Cardano, but the sector as a whole. дальше »
2019-1-16 19:09 | |
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People would rather pay robots for sex than people
A new study from Finland suggests people may view sex with a robot more kindly than they view sex with a human sex worker. The University of Helsinki found that from a sample of 432 participants, the majority of respondents were more accepting of a human paying to have sex with a robot than a human paying for services from a sex worker. дальше »
2019-1-9 14:36 | |
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Cardano Releases Whitepaper on PoS Algorithm — Can the Bulls Break Out of the Narrow Trading Range and Head Toward $0.05?
Cardano has released an academic paper on the construct of the PoS algorithm. The market is now trapped within… The post Cardano Releases Whitepaper on PoS Algorithm — Can the Bulls Break Out of the Narrow Trading Range and Head Toward $0.05? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-2 12:35 | |
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Qtum Donates $400k To Smart Contract Developers
It’s the season for merriment and giving. At least that’s the word at Qtum (QTUM), where the Qtum Foundation has donated nearly half a million dollars to fund the development of a new and secure smart contract coding language for the platform. дальше »
2018-12-25 19:38 | |
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Zcoin Releases Academic Paper on Lelantus Protocol to Tackle Privacy Blockchain Issues
Some of the challenges faced by privacy blockchains include scalability and useability. Yet, one privacy coin believes it has the answer to solving these with its new protocol. Zcoin, which in November had a Thai song added to its blockchain to fight censorship and government corruption, has released an academic paper for its Lelantus protocol. дальше »
2018-12-20 23:01 | |
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Cardano Releases v1.4, Dubbed the “Most Significant Update to the Cardano Ecosystem”
Cardano (ADA), the cryptocurrency project most famous for their scientific philosophy and academic approach to building the Cardano ecosystem,… The post Cardano Releases v1.4, Dubbed the “Most Significant Update to the Cardano Ecosystem” appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-19 17:30 | |
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Cardano Ramping Up with v1.4 – “Most Significant Update to the Cardano Ecosystem”
Cardano (ADA), the cryptocurrency project most famous for their scientific philosophy and academic approach to building the Cardano ecosystem… The post Cardano Ramping Up with v1.4 – “Most Significant Update to the Cardano Ecosystem” appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-18 17:30 | |
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Ethereum Co-Creator Believes Non-Financial Applications of Blockchain Preside over Financial Fervor
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin lanced a “tweet storm” on December 10, 2018, and briefly noted the non-financial applications of blockchain technology, such as academic degree verification and determining the “integrity of processes. дальше »
2018-12-14 07:30 | |
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Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Calls ADA Smart Contract Tools a “Boon for Fintech”
IOHK, the academic blockchain research and development firm behind the Cardano blockchain, has released 2 new smart contract tools… The post Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Calls ADA Smart Contract Tools a “Boon for Fintech” appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:15 | |
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IOHK Launches 2 New Tools for Smart Contract Development
IOHK, the academic cryptocurrency and blockchain development company behind Cardano, has announced the launch of 2 new smart contract… The post IOHK Launches 2 New Tools for Smart Contract Development appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-12 11:30 | |
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Experts Weigh in on Whether or Not Bitcoin will Drop to Zero
As Bitcoin continues to drop the worry of the digital asset fading all the way to nothing has become prevalent in the cryptocurrency community. However, some experts are saying that the digital asset has a built-in safeguard to prevent it from crashing the way to zero. дальше »
2018-12-6 09:48 | |
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Universities in New York, Tokyo and Luxembourg Support Crypto Development
Academic institutions from all corners of the world are offering classes on cryptocurrencies and supporting research initiatives in this burgeoning sector. From New York to Tokyo, universities are spearheading a plethora of crypto-themed courses. дальше »
2018-11-26 03:30 | |
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Bitcoin Economist Says Top-ranked Crypto Will Reinvent Capitalism
Bitcoin economist, Dr. Saifedean Ammous, recently predicted that Bitcoin was capable of bringing back the economy similar to the Gold Standard. Bitcoin is Akin to the Gold Standard Speaking recently to Express, Lebanese Professor and Bitcoin economist, Dr. дальше »
2018-11-24 18:19 | |
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Academic Credentials Issuance, Storage, and Verification Made Easier
Academic credential verification is undoubtedly something anyone has to go through at a certain point in their lives. Job hunting aside, it’s also important when moving through certain geographical borders, regardless if it’s for work or study. дальше »
2018-11-22 14:00 | |
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TrustED Launches Blockchain-Based Platform for Educational Background Checks
Australia-based startup TrustED has launched a blockchain-based academic credential verification service. The platform leverages blockchain technology to enable educational institutions and graduates to both store and authenticate grades, credentials, or certificates for employers, simplifying the process of how academic credentials are verified all the while ensuring legitimacy. дальше »
2018-11-21 18:38 | |
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Korea’s KAIST University Adds Blockchain Application Courses to Curriculum
South Korea’s leading technology university, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), is working with Theta Labs, the first blockchain-based video delivery system, to introduce students to an entirely new set of coursework regarding the applications of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:26 | |
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This project literally puts female scientists on the map
Think of the last time you attended a conference and saw an all male panel of experts – or manels as they are called. It is most likely not too long ago. The website 500womenscientists. org is fighting this by making it easier for people across the world to network with female researchers in various fields. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:00 | |
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French Business School Accepts Fees in Bitcoin for Blockchain Technology Courses
France’s Financia Business School, which offers post-graduate courses in financial and blockchain technology, now allows students to pay their fees in cryptocurrency. Since the institution introduced the measure, about half a dozen students have paid in BTC for the 2018 academic year. дальше »
2018-10-29 04:05 | |
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Cardano Price Analysis October 26th: ADA Bulls Could See Gains Above 9.5 cents
Straight from Algorand endorsement by Charles Hoskinson to Trezor’s support of ADA, the ground is set for ADA/USD rally. All things constant, we maintain a bullish outlook. Regardless, we still retain a neutral stand for now until after prices edge past 9. дальше »
2018-10-26 16:26 | |
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TrustED ICO
TrustED prevents academic fraud and allows instant peer to peer authentication of academic credentials. TrustED is an application which leverages blockchain technology to allow academic institutions such as universities or trade schools to store, authenticate and issue any form of academic credential or certificate digitally to its recipients. дальше »
2018-10-25 04:33 | |
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Op Ed: Why Satoshi Nakamoto Deserves a Nobel Prize
Alfred Nobel died with regrets. After making a fortune off of explosives, he indicated in his will that his fortune should be used to make a prize awarded each year to those who “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. дальше »
2018-10-23 23:22 | |
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Worlds Biggest University Endowments Harvard, Stanford, MIT Invest in Crypto Funds
Many leading academic players including Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have reportedly invested in crypto-centric funds. The revelation indicates the shift of interest of institutional investors towards the growing asset class. дальше »
2018-10-16 17:30 | |
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MIT is spending $1 billion to open a college in 2019 just for AI
MIT will create a new college with courses combining AI, machine learning, and data science with other academic disciplines. With $1 billion in funding, this will be the largest financial investment in AI by any US academic institution. дальше »
2018-10-16 12:55 | |
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Bitfinex Challenges Insolvency Rumors, Provides Proof of Wallet Reserves
Top-three cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is pushing back against claims that call its solvency into question. The Hong Kong-based company released a blog post on October 7, 2017, that states, contrary to recent rumors, it is not insolvent. дальше »
2018-10-9 00:43 | |
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China’s Peking University Intends to use Blockchain for Web Domain Management
The Shenzhen Graduate School at the Peking University, a major Chinese academic institution, is now proposing to use the blockchain technology as a more efficient way to manage web domain names that we currently use. дальше »
2018-10-6 23:41 | |
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Yale ventures into blockchain with investment in new $400M crypto-fund
It seems even the Ivy League wants a piece of the cryptocurrency and blockchain action. While academic institutions have been gradually evolving to include blockchain and cryptocurrency courses, they have mostly stayed away from investing in the industry – until now. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:21 | |
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Queensland University Study Finds Tether not Responsible for Manipulating Bitcoin Price
A recent academic study by Dr. Wang Chun Wei, a researcher at University of Queensland Business School, concluded that the “kingpin” of stablecoins, Tether (USDT), had no impact on the price of the bitcoin (BTC) during last year’s cryptocurrency bull run. дальше »
2018-10-3 18:00 | |
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Re-establishing Integrity: TokenPost Launch a Blockchain-based Platform to Leverage the Media Industry
Having successfully launched its PUBLISH protocol in September 2018, TokenPost, one of the top DLT and cryptocurrency based media outlets, is determined to outdo itself once again, this time with the help of “PUBLISH Alliance” – a non-profit decentralized platform, launched to connect media enterprises, academic bodies and tech start-ups to PUBLISH-related initiatives. дальше »
2018-10-3 09:00 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Toronto’s tech scene
If you’re interested in the Canadian tech scene, Toronto is on your radar. Certainly the hype surrounding this tech scene is not undeserved. Among other good news to come out of Canada’s financial capital, the city has cemented its reputation as a global center for AI, thanks to a $5 million investment by Google into the Vector Institute last year and an aligned buy-in from the city’s academic, government and corporate sectors. дальше »
2018-9-28 20:44 | |
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Penn Law: Biggest ICOs not reflecting white paper promises in smart contracts
Academic study shows around 80 percent of 2017’s top 50 ICOs have not fully reflected whitepaper promises in the code of their smart contracts дальше »
2018-10-5 15:00 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Zcash Is Groundbreaking (If You Trust It)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these system to work, it comes with a significant downside: privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-25 19:47 | |
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Study Argues Tether Wasn't Used to Prop Up Bitcoin Price
Published a month before a report by researchers from the University of Texas alleging that stablecoin Tether (USDT) issues new tokens to manipulate bitcoin's price, another academic study has come to light that challenges this theory. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:35 | |
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Tether Has No Significant Impact On Bitcoin Price, Study Reveals
Speculations surrounding the supposed influence of Tether in inflating the price of Bitcoin might have been put to rest by a recent academic study. Dr. Wang Chun Wei, an academician at the business school of the University of Queensland, Australia carried out the study and suggested that tether, the stablecoin tied to the US dollar, has […] The post Tether Has No Significant Impact On Bitcoin Price, Study Reveals appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-9-24 12:01 | |
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eCash Founder David Chaum Makes Bold Promises with Elixxir Blockchain
Over 30 years after creating eCash, a predecessor of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which spawned the Cypherpunk movement of the 1980s, Dr. David Chaum is back in the public eye with a claim of having invented “the world’s fastest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:59 | |
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