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Americans Continue to Favor the $100 Bill as a Store of Value
For numerous years now, governments around the world have tried to reduce or eliminate the use of cash. Most of those efforts have been in vain, as consumers enjoy the feeling of having their own money at their disposal. дальше »
2019-10-28 02:48 | |
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Should The Traditional Banking System Be Scared Of Cryptocurrencies? Stanford Finance Prof Says Yes
Though digital currencies have come up against a lot of challenges, consumers shouldn’t give up just yet, according to Darrell Duffie. Duffie, a professor of finance at Stanford GSB, believes that the next decade could be filled with a lot of success for this sector, in the event that banks don’t come up with faster […] дальше »
2019-10-25 17:39 | |
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Google Shipping Trouble Blights Hotly-Anticipated ‘Stadia’ Launch
The Verge reports that not all who’ve bought into the Google Stadia pre-order hype will be able to play the console come launch day on Nov. 19 at 9 AM PST/5 PM BST/6 PM CET, further framing the launch of Google’s first console in a less than flattering light. дальше »
2019-10-23 14:41 | |
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Fraudulent Transactions in Crypto, Explained
Fraudsters are getting increasingly creative. Here are the common scams facing crypto consumers, and the novel approaches being used to stop them #Sponsored
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Why the insurance tech industry needs to lead the way on privacy
Technology is woven into every aspect of our lives, from the fitness data on our Apple Watches to the automatic brake sensors in our cars. As a result, there are massive amounts of readily-available data that have intensified debates around data privacy and protection. дальше »
2019-10-16 20:00 | |
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Permission Interview: New E-com Marketplace Compensates Users in Crypto for Time and Data
Permission. io, a digital marketing and e-commerce platform that has received more than $46 million in funding, recently announced the launch of its new online marketplace where merchants reward consumers for their time and data. дальше »
2019-10-15 23:48 | |
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Microsoft brought book burning into the digital age — and you should be worried
Microsoft shuttering its ebook store is hardly the end of the world. The Kindle customer base is, by all accounts, predominant in this space. Not all product launches succeed — some fail. That’s business. дальше »
2019-10-13 00:00 | |
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Nearly-NSFW ‘Viva la Vulva’ Ad Triggers Prudish Outrage in France
The Nana brand of feminine hygiene products is under fire in France for putting out a nearly-NSFW ad campaign dubbed “Viva la Vulva” that has been deemed too offensive, even by stereotypical French standards. дальше »
2019-10-13 21:05 | |
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Fed Market Manipulations Prove The Financial System’s Need For Decentralization
Over the last few weeks, the U. S. Federal Reserve has enacted policies that will have critical repercussions for the economy. These maneuvers cast a spotlight on the role of central and private banks, and provide an opportunity to think about how decentralized technologies can restore fairness to U. дальше »
2019-10-11 17:52 | |
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Leveraging Blockchain for Authentic Online Reviews
Online reviews for products and services are an imperative piece of information for consumers to determine the value provided. However, with suppliers across the board inflating reviews with incentivized ratings, consumers are often misinformed and deceived into agreeing to inferior and potentially malicious offers. дальше »
2019-10-11 16:20 | |
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5200 French Tobacconists Will Sell Bitcoin at 5% Premium, Once Again
French company Keplerk has confirmed that consumers will once again be able to buy Bitcoin at one of more than 5200 tobacconists countrywide. According to a press release, customers can only purchase Bitcoin coupons in flavors of €50, €100, or €250. дальше »
2019-10-13 11:45 | |
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Scientists: Electric cars aren’t enough to reduce emissions, we need alternative fuels
Electric cars are often seen as one of the great hopes for tackling climate change. With new models arriving in showrooms, major carmakers retooling for an electric future, and a small but growing number of consumers eager to convert from gas guzzlers, EVs appear to offer a way for us to decarbonize with little change to our way of life. дальше »
2019-10-9 17:59 | |
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Street photography with Huawei’s P30 Pro only made me love my camera more
The Huawei P30 Pro made waves with its camera setup. It boasted AI assistance that helped get brightness, contrast, and color right, a night mode that captured more details than the human eye could see, and a wild 50x optical zoom feature. дальше »
2019-10-9 14:14 | |
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New Kings Token Crypto Rewards Coin Created by NBA Team Sacramento Kings
The new crypto asset will be called Kings Token. The token will only be usable for Kings-based purchases and rewards, though expansion may happen later on. The cryptocurrency industry is filled with entrepreneurs that are looking for ways to capitalize on these assets as stores of value or as ways to incentivize consumers involved with […] дальше »
2019-10-8 23:56 | |
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Оператор Bakkt, CME и Nasdaq призвали британского регулятора не запрещать криптовалютные деривативы
Всемирная федерация бирж (WFE) попросила Управление по финансовому регулированию и надзору Великобритании (FCA) не запрещать продажу криптовалютных деривативов розничным инвесторам. The WFE has asked @TheFCA not to ban the sale of crypto derivatives to retail consumers while supporting the regulator’s desire to better protect vulnerable consumers. дальше »
2019-10-8 19:06 | |
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International exchanges campaign against UK cryptocurrency derivatives ban
Global exchanges are begging the UK‘s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) not to ban the sale of cryptocurrency-based derivatives. The World Federation of Exchanges said today that there is a need to find a balance between innovation and keeping consumers protected, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-10-7 17:27 | |
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This Non-Profit Is Fighting Global Poverty with Blockchain and Chocolate
According to a report published by Fast Company on October 7, 2019, Netherlands-based FairChain Foundation, in association with the United Nations Development Programme, has launched a blockchain pilot to help fight global poverty. дальше »
2019-10-7 16:30 | |
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UN-backed chocolate bar comes with a free blockchain token — and a choice
In the UK, a new chocolate bar contains a blockchain-based token, either to be directly gifted to the cocoa farmer or redeemed for a discount on the next purchase, Fast Company reports. Sure, it’s chocolate, but The Other Bar pitches itself as a social experiment, too. дальше »
2019-10-7 14:55 | |
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Will Facebook Remove End-to-end Encryption From its Messaging Apps?
The technology community is up in arms once again. The US government has tried to get rid of end-to-end encryption in numerous ways. Its latest effort comes in the form of putting pressure on Facebook to make this decision. дальше »
2019-10-7 00:59 | |
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Coincheck Gas Allows Tokyo Residents to pay Gas Bills in Bitcoin or Receive BTC Rewards
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, in partnership with E-net Systems, has launched a program to reward gas users in the Tokyo area with Bitcoin. Consumers will be able to receive bitcoin based on gas consumption or directly pay their bills with the popular cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-10-4 14:58 | |
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Why is the UK thinking of banning crypto derivatives?
Britain’s foremost financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, is contemplating a blanket-ban on cryptocurrency derivatives for retail traders as early as 2020, The Economist reported. The meeting comes on the heels of a statement released in early July by the FCA proposing a ban on crypto derivatives—high-risk assets where “retail consumers might suffer harm from […] The post Why is the UK thinking of banning crypto derivatives? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-10-4 12:02 | |
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$100 Million Raised By Stripe-Backed Rapyd For Its ‘Fintech as a Service’ API
Coinspeaker $100 Million Raised By Stripe-Backed Rapyd For Its ‘Fintech as a Service’ APIA Fintech as a service Rapyd network, that allows consumers and businesses to transact however they opt for cross-border and local eCommerce transactions, raised a whopping $100M financing round spearheaded by Oak HC/FT together with Stripe. дальше »
2019-10-2 09:47 | |
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Liechtenstein’s Regulation Clarity Entice Bittrex Global To Roll Out New HQ And Trading Platform
The new location for the Bittrex Global headquarters was selected for its regulatory clarity. CEO Kiran Raj and COO Stephen Stonberg were added to the Bittrex Global family with the launch of the new platform. дальше »
2019-10-1 16:56 | |
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Aussies Rewarded with a Special 20% Crypto Payback by Incent at United Petrol Stations
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, Sydney startup, Incent announced that it will be rewards consumers with a 20% crypto-back in INCNT tokens at all United Petrol stations around Australia. As reported in the press release, the short-term rebate so to speak was decided upon merely to support Aussies in a time where global fuel prices […] дальше »
2019-9-30 15:45 | |
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Kim Dotcom to Fight Monopolies with Crypto Project K.IM, Talks to Max Keiser About Release
In the recent KeiserReport, Kim Dotcom was interviewed on his viewpoint on the crypto sphere, mainly in the form of his anticipating project, K.IM. As per Dotcom, his project is a peer-to-peer commerce in which consumers will be able to upload their content into containers, which then require crypto payments to unveil the contents. He […] дальше »
2019-9-29 18:35 | |
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DoorDash leaves door open for data breach, affecting 4.9M people
It’s that time to change your passwords again. Popular on-demand food delivery platform DoorDash has confirmed a data breach affecting 4. 9 million customers, workers, and merchants. The data was accessed by an unnamed third-party service provider on May 4, including profile information such as names, emails, delivery addresses, phone numbers, hashed and salted passwords, as well as the driver’s license numbers of nearly 100,000 delivery executives. дальше »
2019-9-27 08:02 | |
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Fiat Money is in Flux, Stablecoins will Transform the Banking and Money Landscape: IMF
“The world of fiat money is in flux, and innovation will transform the landscape of banking and money. You can bet your bottom dollar on it,” read the IMF's latest blog “From Stablecoins to Central Bank Digital Currencies. дальше »
2019-9-26 20:04 | |
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KPMG survey reveals blockchain tokens might only be good for
‘Big Four’ accounting firm KPMG has revealed that 83 percent of Americans aged 18 to 24 it surveyed were interested in the future of blockchain tokens — despite sickeningly poor market performance over the past two years. дальше »
2019-9-25 15:59 | |
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Kim Dotcom pushes token sale to build a blockchain content network… but why?
Controversial internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is back, and he’s selling tokens to build a blockchain-powered content network. Dotcom’s proposed platform, K. IM, is pitched “secure and dynamic ecosystem” where consumers and publishers of digital content can easily transact (without the middleman). дальше »
2019-9-24 14:02 | |
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German Blockchain Strategy Crushes Private Stablecoin Projects
In a bid to make it impossible for private firms to create their own cryptocurrencies, the German government has implemented a comprehensive blockchain strategy to thwart the efforts of tech giants like Facebook and others. дальше »
2019-9-19 01:00 | |
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ING Survey: Europe Still a Patchy Landscape of Crypto Adoption
European countries present a patchy landscape of cryptocurrency acceptance. Most consumers remain skeptical, but there is an emerging class of true believers, shows the latest ING survey, “From cash to crypto: a money revolution. дальше »
2019-9-18 17:00 | |
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What Recession? Consumers Expected to Spend $1.1 Trillion This Holiday Season
Holiday retail sales are projected to jump upwards of five percent this holiday season, while e-commerce holiday sales are expected to increase 14-18 percent compared to 2018 — illustrating that recession fears have not necessarily taken root. дальше »
2019-9-18 21:20 | |
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China’s iPhone 11 Love Affair Could Send Apple Stock to New Highs
Analysts have expressed concerns towards declining sales of Apple products since early 2019, particularly after AAPL’s $44 billion sell-off last month. Its flagship iPhone 11, however, is selling unexpectedly well in China, which may be the catalyst Apple stock needed. дальше »
2019-9-17 20:41 | |
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HTC Adds Native Bitcoin Cash Support to Its Flagship Smartphone
The bitcoin cash community now has a new way to secure and transact its digital money, as HTC adds native BCH support to its Exodus 1 smartphone. A key reason the technology manufacturer has chosen to do so is that many consumers are using BCH as a payment method and HTC wants to see a […] The post HTC Adds Native Bitcoin Cash Support to Its Flagship Smartphone appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-9-16 10:30 | |
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France calls for EU-wide cryptocurrency rules amid Libra concerns
The European Union needs to establish a common set of rules for cryptocurrencies to counteract risks posed by Facebook’s Libra, France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said today. According to Reuters, Libra could pose risks to consumers, financial stability and even “the sovereignty of European states,” Le Maire said. дальше »
2019-9-13 13:34 | |
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U.S. Housing Market Could Be Heading Toward a Crash as Prices Start Falling
The U. S. housing market is losing its wheels as consumers seem to be spooked by the possibility of a recession. Economist Robert Shiller has already warned that the U. S. housing market might crash and home prices could start declining. дальше »
2019-9-13 09:00 | |
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Ambassador Chan Heng Chee to Highlight U.S.-China Politics and Geoeconomics at Swell 2019
The U. S. -China trade and technology war dominates today’s headlines. The struggle for economic supremacy has resulted in high tariffs and broken technology supply chains, impacting both global businesses and consumers. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:55 | |
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FATF enforced Travel Rule on crypto exchanges can be eased up using CipherTrace framework TRISA
CipherTrace, a leading blockchain security solution provider introduced a new open-source Travel Rule Information Sharing Architecture (TRISA) to help crypto exchanges to comply with the FATF’s new “Travel Rule” requirements. дальше »
2019-9-12 11:00 | |
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Burundi: Government Bans Bitcoin Trading
The government of Burundi has placed a blanket ban on cryptocurrency trading in the state citing a lack of protection for consumers who burn their fingers trading bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. дальше »
2019-9-6 23:00 | |
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Economic Growth Is All on You, Consumer: The Fed
Consumer confidence in the U. S. has held steady and spending has increased despite a slew of negative signs that point toward an economic slowdown. Federal Reserve officials admit that consumers are alone in carrying the burden of the economy. дальше »
2019-9-5 20:24 | |
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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold available in Korea September 6, the US in ‘weeks’
Better late than never right? Samsung today revealed its potentially-revolutionary but ever-elusive Galaxy Fold will be available to consumers in Korea September 6, followed by France, Germany, Singapore, the UK. дальше »
2019-9-5 05:40 | |
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Are Apple’s New iPhones Determined to Fail?
Coinspeaker Are Apple’s New iPhones Determined to Fail?As iPhone unit sales have slowed, Apple was partially relying on higher prices to make up the difference. Consumers are now less tolerant of the premium prices phone makers want for their newest devices.Are Apple’s New iPhones Determined to Fail? дальше »
2019-9-2 14:20 | |
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