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The Daily: Arguing Over Augur, Regulated Stablecoins Attract Flak
Welcome to the final installment of The Daily for 2018. It seems fitting that the year’s ultimate edition should focus on one of 2018’s overarching themes within the cryptoconomy – stablecoins. We’ve also got space to squeeze in a critique of Augur’s crowdsourced prediction market and to consider yet another bitcoin-based Patreon alternative. дальше »
2018-12-31 15:25 | |
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EU Workers Now Have the Option to Take Their Pay in a Euro Stablecoin
Blockchain Payroll Platform WorkChain. io has partnered with tokenization platform STASIS to enable euro-backed crypto paychecks for its European Union (EU) users with the EURS stablecoin. дальше »
2018-12-1 21:00 | |
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YouTubers demonstrate the easiest way to ruin Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and arguing politics with people you’ve blocked on social media but can’t avoid at the dinner table. This year, if things get too tense, we’ve got a suggestion: break out the turkey fails. дальше »
2018-11-22 23:54 | |
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Should the SEC have Federal Jurisdiction Over Cryptocurrencies? Congressman Aims to Sidestep Securities Law
There are those who are arguing that the federal government – particularly the Securities and Exchange Commission – should not have jurisdiction over the cryptocurrency and ICO industry. One specific individual heading the argument is Ohio Representative Warren Davidson, who is a republican and is opposed to federal oversight. In an effort to prompt the […] дальше »
2018-11-15 22:47 | |
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EtherDelta Founder Charged by SEC For Operating an Unregistered Exchange
In an apparent first, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the founder of EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange,” according to a press release from the regulator. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:32 | |
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MIT Digital Currency Initiative Specialist Brian Forde: Bitcoin is not Being Used in Mid-Term Elections
The mid-term elections in the United States are coming up and some people are arguing whether Bitcoin is being used to mess with them. Brian Forde has recently written an op piece for Coindesk about this issue. дальше »
2018-11-5 21:47 | |
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Crypto Platform Coinbase Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding Round
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has raised a fresh $300 million in a Series E financing round, bringing the company valuation to $8 billion. Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors, according to a published blog post. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:51 | |
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Hong Kong: National Stock Exchange Calls for Fintech and DLT Laws
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has published a paper on October 18, 2018, arguing that the nation’s existing financial laws should apply to Fintech, cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) ecosystems. дальше »
2018-10-24 23:00 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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Treasury Committee Criticizes UK Regulators’ “Unsustainable” Crypto Stance
The parliamentary report published by the UK Treasury Committee has advocated for regulation of the “wild west” crypto-assets sector. The report criticizes the “ambiguity” of the current stance of UK regulators, arguing that with effective regulations, the United Kingdom could become a “global center” for the emerging cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
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3 Cryptocurrencies Well-Positioned to Beat BTC: NPXS, POLIS, TRIG
The cryptocurrency markets continue to provide volatility and entry points if timed correctly. This week has multiple cryptocurrencies that have been selected due to the important news on the horizon, impressive growth during the bear market and passive income that was over one hundred percent returns during the bear months. дальше »
2018-9-8 19:00 | |
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Montana Senator: Closing Coal Plant Could Hurt Bitcoin Mining Industry
The crypto industry has scored another first, as a junior U. S. Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, has lobbied against the planned closure of a coal-fired power plant in Rosebud County, arguing that its closure could harm the growing cryptocurrency mining industry in the state. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:11 | |
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U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:18 | |
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ASIC Vs. GPU Debate Ignites Ahead Of Devcon4 And Constantinople Hard Fork
As the impending Constantinople hard fork and Devcon4 draw nearer, the ongoing ASIC vs. GPU mining rig debate appears to have re-emerged. Some in the mining community are campaigning to block ASIC mining rigs, arguing that failing to do so will push GPU mining operations out of business, further plummet the value of Ether, and lead to network centralization. дальше »
2018-8-18 01:29 | |
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Former CIA Analyst Says Cryptocurrencies are Not a Threat to National Security
Former CIA analyst Yaya Fenusie has published a new article on Forbes arguing that although authoritarian governments are working to build cryptocurrency-based financial systems, cryptocurrencies themselves should not be feared or discouraged from a national security point of view. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:40 | |
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Archaeologists Argue Micronesian Stone Money Comprises Bitcoin Predecessor
Archaeologists are arguing that a pre-modern stone money used by Micronesian islanders resembles a precursor to bitcoin and distributed ledger technology. Also Read: Largest Cannabis Community Market in Israel to Accept Bitcoin Payments Archaeologists Highlight Similarities Between Micronesian Stone Money and Bitcoin Scott Fitzpatrick, an archaeologist at the University of Oregon in Eugene, has argued that […] The post Archaeologists Argue Micronesian Stone Money Comprises Bitcoin Predecessor appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-31 23:45 | |
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Winklevoss ETF rejected by SEC leading to Bitcoin decline next day.
The news came as investors have been riding a wave of optimism with bitcoin rising almost 40% this month alone. However, the decision did offer a ray of hope with Commissioner Hester M. Peirce dissenting, arguing that the decision sends a signal that “innovation is unwelcome in our markets.” Read: Winklevoss bitcoin ETF rejected by дальше »
2018-7-27 20:45 | |
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Mastercard CEO Calls Crypto “Junk” for Lack of Transparency and Stability
The president and CEO of Mastercard has called cryptocurrencies “junk,” arguing that they don’t deserve to be considered as a medium of exchange. Ajay Banga was making his comments at the New India Lecture organized by the Indian Consulate in New York in partnership with the U. дальше »
2018-7-26 21:30 | |
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A Note on Metcalfe's Law, Externalities and Ecosystem Splits
Looks like it’s blockchain split season again. For background of various people discussing the topic, and whether such splits are good or bad: Power laws and network effects (arguing the BTC/BCC split may destroy value due to network effect loss): https://medium. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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ICYMI: US Congressman Seeks “Ban” On Cryptocurrency And Mining
There are two sides to every coin. On Wednesday US Congressman Brad Sherman sought to ’ban’ cryptocoins in the US, as they are misused for funding criminal activities, terrorism and money laundering, and hoarding. дальше »
2018-7-21 08:53 | |
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Bank of England Slammed for Falling Behind Regulating Crypto
The Bank of England (BoE) has been criticized in a UK Treasury Committee during a hearing on Digital Currencies on July 4. Three senior government and banking officials denied the claim, arguing that a taskforce is underway to provide clear guidance over what crypto regulations need to be imposed. дальше »
2018-7-15 12:00 | |
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China Securities Regulatory Commission Pushes for Blockchain-Based Financial Infrastructure
The Shanghai Stock Exchange published a research paper outlining the potential integration of blockchain technology into Chinese financial infrastructure, arguing that adopting distributed ledger technology-based replacements for existing transaction settlement models could dramatically improve efficiency. дальше »
2018-7-12 16:00 | |
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‘Digital Currency Is Basically A Fallacy’ Says Finland Central Bank
The Bank of Finland (BoF) has released a 133-page paper arguing the concept of digital currency is an “illusion. ” BoF: ‘Fundamental Nature’ Of Digital Currency ‘Elusive’ The document, compiled by the Finnish central bank’s head of digitalization Aleksi Grym, claims the world has become “muddled” about the difference between money and technology and argues that digital currency is in fact “basically a fallacy. дальше »
2018-7-12 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Ownership a Hurdle to Investment
Security Cryptocurrency analysts are increasingly arguing that the lack of custody services provided by leading players from within the finance industry pose a significant barrier to institutional investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency markets. дальше »
2018-7-10 10:30 | |
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Crypto Custody Poses Barrier to Institutional Investment
Cryptocurrency analysts are increasingly arguing that the lack of custody services provided by leading players from within the finance industry pose a significant barrier to institutional investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency markets. дальше »
2018-7-10 08:05 | |
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Youtube Dragged Into Bitconnect Class Action Lawsuit for Failure to Protect Victims
Youtube has been dragged into a class action lawsuit against Bitconnect for failure to protect its users from being exposed to the scam’s videos. This case might be used by Google and others to justify their bans on crypto ads, arguing that their algorithms can not distinguish between legitimate projects and frauds. дальше »
2018-7-9 02:15 | |
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BIS Chief on Cryptocurrency: “Stop Trying to Create Money”
The General Manager of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) expressed a dystopian ending for cryptocurrencies — arguing that “creating money from nothing” has “never worked." The post BIS Chief on Cryptocurrency: “Stop Trying to Create Money” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-7 05:00 | |
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Blockchain Platform to offer ‘Simple and Transparent’ Reward for Forging
A MultiPoS consensus blockchain and decentralized real-time application platform has revealed how it plans to move away from mining technology in favor of forging — arguing that a multi proof-of-stake method is more effective and rational for its users. дальше »
2018-6-29 21:38 | |
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US Judge Argues Centra Tech Tokens are Securities
A Southern District Court judge in Florida produced a report arguing why Centra Tech’s ICO tokens should be classed as securities. Hit with a class-action lawsuit for violating US securities law, several of the Centra Tech team members already face prosecution by the US Government — having had 91,000 Ether seized from the project’s ICO […] The post US Judge Argues Centra Tech Tokens are Securities appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-6-29 00:21 | |
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Op Ed: Utility Token? Why You’re Still Better Off as a Security
The SEC’s proclamation that ether (ETH) is not a security has sparked some celebration amongst the cryptocurrency community. Regulatory clarity is always a good thing, but ICO operators shouldn’t see this as a reason to put the champagne on ice. дальше »
2018-6-26 19:36 | |
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Bank for International Settlements Attacks Cryptocurrencies: One Side of the Coin
In their latest Annual Economic Report, The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has spoken out against cryptocurrencies, arguing that, ‘...beyond the hype, it is hard to identify a specific economic problem which they currently solve&rs дальше »
2018-6-18 13:25 | |
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Ripple: Blockchain is About Growth Not Cost Savings
A Ripple Executive has downplayed the cost-savings of blockchain technology over traditional banking arguing that growth is a stronger message for attracting business clients, including banks. Blockchain: Next Evolution of the Internet Danny Aranda, Managing Director of Strategic Growth at Ripple, discussed how the firm attracts banks to their payment solutions and how they work. дальше »
2018-6-14 10:00 | |
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