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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Debunks Negative Rumors Surrounding LTC
Charlie Lee, inventor and founder of Litecoin (LTC), took to Twitter earlier this week to debunk some of the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) he’s seen swirling around LTC, himself and his company in a string of 11 tweets breaking down some of the most common negative rumors in the crypto verse. дальше »
2018-9-22 10:00 | |
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 | |
Robinhood Found To Be Stealing From The Poor, To Give To The Rich
Robinhood, the cryptocurrency trading platform have been found to be doing the exact opposite of the Robin Hood philosophy, according to research by Logan Kane of Seeking Alpha. If you’re not au fait with British history, here’s some facts about the real Robin Hood according to the BBC: “The Robin Hood legends form part of a corpus of outlaw stories which date from around the reign of King John. дальше »
2018-9-18 16:00 | |
Crypto-Friendly CFTC Chariman: Regulators Should Take A “Do No Harm” Approach
“Do No Harm” Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), recently spoke with CNBC regarding his stance on crypto assets and how regulators, like himself, should address this nascent industry. дальше »
2018-9-15 06:11 | |
Does Jimmy Song Know What Fiat Money Is?
On Monday, while most of the cryptocurrency world nervously watched as markets sank, an even bigger disaster was unfurling in the Mediterranean: the debate between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, on the CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise. дальше »
2018-9-14 18:59 | |
Bitconnect Is Officially Dead
“BITCONNEEEEECT” The famous words of the Carlos Matos, the mind behind the ‘brilliance’ of what was Bitconnect. Bitconnect is now cryptos most infamous pyramid scheme and was a hot topic for discussion after the hilarious ‘press conference’ earlier in the year. дальше »
2018-9-12 16:00 | |
Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator “Faketoshi” Wright Ridiculed on Twitter [Again]
Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist and self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin, has once again found himself at the receiving end of a controversy of his own making. It all started with Wright lashing out at Bitcoin miners who are unable to mine even 32MB blocks. дальше »
2018-9-6 14:29 | |
Phil Wilson Bitcoin Interview: Was He the Nakamoto to Satoshi’s Team?
The saga regarding the identity of the group known as Satoshi Nakamoto, credited with the creation of the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin, continues to develop with each passing day. To give this context, we broke the story just hours after Phil Wilson, who allegedly claims himself as the Nakamoto of Satoshi in his Bitcoin Origins story, […] дальше »
2018-9-5 05:31 | |
Bitfi Confirm They Are Very Much Hackable And Hire New Security Manager
Bitfi, the McAfee led cryptocurrency wallet and the alleged unhackable wallet that was set to change the entire landscape for cryptocurrency storage has finally caved in and retreated, the company and John McAfee himself, have now confirmed that the wallet is indeed vulnerable to hacks. дальше »
2018-8-31 23:00 | |
What Would Edison Say? How We Went From Payphones And Quarters To Tokenized Communication Platforms
Humankind has always strived to better communicate with one another, more quickly, over longer distances, from the first postal systems around 2400 BCE, to smoke signals and semaphore flags, to the lanterns that spurred on Paul Revere. дальше »
2018-8-31 12:00 | |
Zuckerberg Set To Join Huobi Expert Advisory Committee
The Zuckerbergs, made famous by Mark, Mark Zuckerberg the founder and owner of Facebook. Now we know Mark himself does have an interest in cryptocurrencies, and, also wants to start exploring blockchain technologies within Facebook specifically, however it is his sister, Randi Zuckerberg, who is spearheading a new career within the cryptosphere. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:30 | |
Gaming events will forever have to rethink security after Jacksonville
Multiple video game event organizers are being forced to rethink their security measures in the aftermath of the tragedy in Jacksonville, Florida. Formerly the realm of friendly, relaxed gatherings in social settings like bars and stores, competitive gaming may soon have to take a more proactive approach to protecting its players. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:30 | |
Maltese Prime Minister Fraudulently Impersonated by Bitcoin Peddlers on Instagram
Malta’s Prime Minister, a noted fan of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, found himself unwittingly in the center of an investment scam as conmen fabricated a fake Instagram account in his name. As Bitcoinist has noted in the past, the tiny island nation of Malta has taken a number of steps in order to become one of the globe’s most welcoming and proactive countries when it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. дальше »
2018-8-27 10:00 | |
Top Tips from Cryptocurrency Influencer and Investor Ian Balina
Ian Balina has made somewhat of a name for himself in the cryptocurrency world. Unlike many of the fresh-faced teen Bitcoin millionaires, Balina started investing relatively late in the game. He didn’t leave his day job (at corporate giant IBM) and take the leap into the crypto world full time until 2017. In that same […] дальше »
2018-8-26 16:00 | |
Student arrested for posting vid of himself shooting AR zombies in school
An 18-year-old in Indiana has apparently been charged with attempting to intimidate his school by posting a video of himself shooting people in the hallways. The problem? The people were zombies, and the video apparently was just him enjoying a new augmented reality video game. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:30 | |
Meet Bitmain Founder Jihan Wu: A Most Important Man in Crypto
He’s not flashy. He doesn’t post photographs of himself aboard yachts, arm-in-arm with scantily-clad groupies. A safe bet would be to assume he doesn’t own a sharkskin suit. Instead, his preference seems to be in the background, slightly obscured, faded almost. дальше »
2018-8-23 17:45 | |
Peepeth Social Network Gains Traction, But Should Digital Identity Be Immutable?
The blockchain-based, penguin-faced platform has attracted the attention of the crypto crowd, including Vitalik Buterin himself. However, immutability may not be compatible with individuals’ changing digital identities. дальше »
2018-8-22 21:20 | |
Paul Krugman Admits Bitcoin Has More Utility Than ‘Dead’ Gold
US economist Paul Krugman appeared to soften his stance on Bitcoin last week in a surprise twist, saying he believes the cryptocurrency “has more utility than gold. ” Krugman: Bitcoin ‘Has Some Chance To Be Valuable’ Speaking at the ChainXChange conference in Las Vegas, which ran August 13 – 15, Krugman, who had previously made a name for himself as a Bitcoin skeptic, even forecast a future in which Bitcoin has “value” as an entity. дальше »
2018-8-21 01:00 | |
Dutch Trader Loses Reclamation Suit Against Banks That Froze His Accounts
In November 2016, a Dutch cryptotrader tried to buy his first 10 bitcoin, first using funds from his ING bank and later from ABN Amro. Both banks denied the transactions. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:22 | |
Distributed Dialogues: Weighing In on Privacy Implications
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:02 | |
Distributed Dialogues: David Chaum, Patrick Byrne and Blockchain Privacy
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:02 | |
Facebook Interest in Blockchain Tech Gaining Momentum Amid David Marcus Coinbase Resignation
David Marcus of the Facebook blockchain research team announced today that he is removing himself from Coinbase’s board of directors. This is in order to avoid any conflict of interest between his now-former company and Facebook, as the latter continues their foray into blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-11 00:00 | |
Blockchain Can Prevent Tech Giants’ Internet Censorship
Not for the first time, Alex Jones finds himself at the center of a controversy over internet censorship. The radio show host and conspiracy theorist has alleged the US Government orchestrates school shootings and ‘white genocide’; that Michelle Obama is a man; and that the Pentagon is secretly pumping chemicals into the water to turn the […] The post Blockchain Can Prevent Tech Giants’ Internet Censorship appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-8-10 21:49 | |
Japan Plans to Tweak Crypto Regulations to Combat Speculative Trading
Not every investor has the same level of understanding about the wildly fluctuating cryptocurrency market. While the law of the jungle states that it should be every investor for himself when it comes to guarding his own money, Japan wants to protect cryptocurrency investors who may not be as well versed as their peers by […] Japan Plans to Tweak Crypto Regulations to Combat Speculative Trading was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-10 15:00 | |
Republican Congressman Reveals Crypto Assets
Crypto has at least one more foothold in Washington, after a Republican Congressman recently outed himself as a crypto hodler. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) submitted his annual financial disclosure, which included modest assets in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2018-8-8 23:56 | |
BitConnect promoter Calen Powell detained by the FBI
After the failure of BitConnect came to light in January this year, the U.S law enforcement seems to have a watchful eye on people associated with BitConnect. In a recent YouTube video released by Calen Powell, also known as Crypto Clover, [who refers to himself as a“crypto nomad”], he claims to have been restrained, threatened […] дальше »
2018-8-7 22:57 | |
John McAfee is a PR machine for shitty cryptocurrencies
For better or worse, John McAfee is a name we all know. In true McAfee style, he is slowly but surely surreptitiously installing himself in the cryptocurrency community – usually in places where he’s probably not needed. дальше »
2018-8-7 18:25 | |
John Mcafee To Debate Crypto With CEOs from TokenPay, ModernChain and Omnitude
This week the King of Crypto himself, John Mcafee, will debate the contentious topic of cryptocurrency mainstream adoption with fellow blockchain enthusiasts live on Keith Wareing’s youtube channel. дальше »
2018-8-7 15:59 | |
BitConnect Promoter Gets Detained and Interrogated by FBI Threats once Entering USA
US Law enforcers seem to be bent on cracking down on BitConnect. In recent development, Crypto Clover, one of BitConnect’s top promoters claims to have been detained, threatened and interrogated by the FBI. дальше »
2018-8-6 09:51 | |
Tron [TRX]’s Justin Sun says Satoshi Nakamoto was interested in Project Atlas
Justin Sun, the Founder and CEO of Tron Foundation announced on his social media platform that Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, was interested in Project Atlas. The CEO of Tron Foundation announced: “It seems that Satoshi Nakamoto himself was interested in joining our Atlas project since Nov. 03 2008.” Screenshot attached along with the […] дальше »
2018-8-3 17:23 | |
CabbageTech’s Patrick McDonnell $11 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Details
The $11 million scam: How Patrick McDonnell's one-man crypto scam will cost him dearly Patrick McDonnell, the one-man band behind CabbageTech, must have believed himself to be the cryptocurrency world's Frank Abagnale after setting up the company which scammed a large number of investors out of their Bitcoin in exchange trading advice. While McDonnell must […] дальше »
2018-7-31 09:05 | |
Facebook follows YouTube in suspending Alex Jones
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been suspended from Facebook for bullying and hate speech. It’s about damn time. Just this week, Jones ran afoul of YouTube guidelines, getting himself a slap on the wrist and finding four of his more egregious videos deleted. дальше »
2018-7-28 03:42 | |
Bolivar ‘Anchored’ to the Petro to Be Issued in August, Maduro Says
A new Venezuelan fiat currency, ‘anchored’ to the nation’s crypto, the Petro, is expected to start circulating in the second half of August. The news was announced by president Maduro himself, along with other measures intended to improve the economic situation in the country. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:45 | |
Twitter locks your account if you change your display name to Elon Musk
In an effort to curb the cryptocurrency “giveaway” scam epidemic, Twitter will lock your account if you are not verified and change you display name to Elon Musk. Crypto-scammers and blockchain bandits are on the rise, and they will try anything to swindle unwitting victims into sending or wiring them funds – including pretending to be Musk himself. дальше »
2018-7-25 14:52 | |
John McAfee Puts $100,000 Bounty to Anyone Who Hacks Bitfi Crypto Wallet
Over the last year, John McAfee has extolled the virtues of the “unhackable” Bitfi wallet. Today, McAfee put his money where his mouth is by announcing a bounty for his wallet. Anyone who hacks the wallet will receive a $100,000 bounty from John McAfee himself, according to a tweet from earlier today. For all you […] дальше »
2018-7-25 00:29 | |
Uber & Lyft driver banned after streaming his trips on Twitch
A Twitch streamer got into hot water with Uber and Lyft over the weekend after both companies apparently caught onto his scheme of streaming his rides to an audience. Streamer JustSmurf maintained a part-time gig as a driver for Uber and Lyft. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:39 | |
A Prehistory of the Ethereum Protocol
Although the ideas behind the current Ethereum protocol have largely been stable for two years, Ethereum did not emerge all at once, in its current conception and fully formed. Before the blockchain has launched, the protocol went through a number of significant evolutions and design decisions. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
Blockchain Hires Former Presidential Bodyguard as New Global Head of Security
Blockchain have just announced the name of their new global head of security. George Sax is a former U. S. special agent previously entrusted with guarding the president himself. George Sax Takes Security Role at Blockchain Ltd. дальше »
2018-7-20 00:30 | |
Charlie Lee – “Buy A Whole Bitcoin Before You Buy Altcoins”
When you’ve been in the industry as long as Charlie Lee, it isn’t uncommon for them to start giving out advice to newcomers in the industry. The creator of Litecoin has recently advised to newcomers that you should invest heavily in Bitcoin and Ethereum before you go head first into any altcoins, but what’s strange is that he’s given himself the same advice. дальше »
2018-7-18 15:00 | |
Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Advises Followers to Buy Bitcoin Before any Other Coins, “LTC Included”
Litecoin (LTC) creator Charlie Lee took to Twitter today to advise his followers to purchase Bitcoin before any other cryptocurrencies, even the one he created himself. Most controversially, Lee seemed to refer to all other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin, including Litecoin, as “shitcoins”. дальше »
2018-7-18 10:24 | |
Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Advises Followers to Buy Bitcoin Before any Other Coins, “LTC Included”
Litecoin (LTC) creator Charlie Lee took to Twitter today to advise his followers to purchase Bitcoin before any other cryptocurrencies, even the one he created himself. Most controversially, Lee seemed to refer to all other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin, including Litecoin, as “shitcoins”. дальше »
2018-7-18 00:38 | |
Fear, Greed And The Financial Hazards Of Emotional Investing
He was a successful dentist who managed his own money his entire life and prided himself on his financial acumen. [REITs] Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc Pexels / Pixabay When he retired, he saw no reason to change. дальше »
2018-7-17 11:28 | |
Someone Wants to Kill Mcafee, So He’s Dropping Out of Atlantic City Event
Word has just come in that John McAfee won’t be attending the ongoing Blockchain World Conference 2018 in Atlantic City, NJ. The unexpected development was confirmed by McAfee himself via social media. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:44 | |
Crypto Scam Epidemic on Twitter Draws Elon Musk’s Attention
A rampant epidemic of cryptocurrency fraud plaguing Twitter for the past several months has now drawn the attention of Elon Musk. Musk took to Twitter on July 8, 2018, to speak out against the scam after he found himself in the whole mess. дальше »
2018-7-13 14:00 | |
Bitcoin at a Slight Premium in Turkey as Turkish Lira Falls 4%, Inflation at 15%
“The ‘Sultan of Ankara’ has set himself one of the strongest opponents imaginable: the global financial markets. ” So writes a German paper while reporting on what looks like an extraordinary day. дальше »
2018-7-11 14:53 | |