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Max Keiser Starts #DropFiat, akins Bitcoin Being the Defense to the US Dollar as a Weapon
Max Keiser, a famous Bitcoin maximalist and investor who also hosts The Keiser Report, has recently talked about Bitcoin and its relationship with fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar (USD). According to him, more and more nations are trying to move away from their dependence on the USD and Bitcoin can act as a […] дальше »
2019-11-12 03:25 | |
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Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Return the Frozen Funds of Customers From Sanctioned Regions
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly looking to return the digital assets to the customers in sanction nations, as per the letter posted by an ex-Bittrex user Ziya Sadr on Twitter. It's been a few years that @BittrexExchange disabled Iranian accounts, froze their holdings and stayed silent on the subject.Today, I (and many others) received an […] дальше »
2019-11-12 01:04 | |
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Asian Bitcoin Exchanges Dominate BTC Flow as Tether Slams Manipulation FUD
Asia has always been at the forefront of the bitcoin and crypto trading. The US has been too busy tripping over its regulatory feet to keep up this year while the nations of the Far East forge ahead. дальше »
2019-11-8 11:28 | |
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Dow Futures Erupts on China-US Trade Tariff Rollback, but There’s a Big If
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) are flying high Thursday thanks to the favorable trade war-related developments between the U. S. and China. Beijing and Washington have reportedly agreed to remove the trade tariffs in a phased manner. дальше »
2019-11-7 16:36 | |
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Bitcoin Price Dips Despite Positive U.S. China Trade Talks
Bitcoin price slipped today as trade talks between the United States and China took a positive turn. According to reports, China may ease tariffs against US imports suggesting that a limited trade deal is in the works. дальше »
2019-11-7 12:36 | |
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UN Accuses North Korea Of Laundering Money Via Hong Kong-based Blockchain Company
The sanctions committee of the United Nations has recently accused North Korea of using a blockchain firm in order to launder money overseas. According to the committee, an investigation was conducted and it was discovered that the country was using cryptos to evade sanctions imposed on it by the international community. Marine China, a blockchain […] дальше »
2019-11-7 23:00 | |
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Blockchain Is Good for Your Health
Healthcare is one of the world’s largest industries, making up between 10 and 20 percent of the GDP of most developed nations. Too little of this money is actually going to patients, however, due to the inefficiencies, errors, bureaucracy, and high administrative costs in the healthcare sector. дальше »
2019-11-3 12:29 | |
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Bitcoin Demand in Economically Volatile Countries Reaches Record Highs
Nothing drives up demand for Bitcoin more than economic and political uncertainty. Well maybe a large dose of China initiated FOMO, but fundamentally BTC acts as a solid hedge against failing fiat and economic policy. дальше »
2019-11-1 09:45 | |
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Bullish for Bitcoin? Analyst Warns of Growing Motives for Global De-Dollarisation
A group of “very powerful nations” is increasingly making moves to reduce their dependence on the US dollar according to a global security analyst. Traditionally a planetary store of value, will Bitcoin benefit from such a global exodus from the dollar? Anne Korin of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security identifies strong motives. дальше »
2019-11-1 01:00 | |
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China will be followed by other nations embracing blockchain: Binance’s CZ
CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently participated in an AMA on Twitter and addressed the recent regulatory developments regarding cryptocurrencies in China. When asked about his view on the matter, CZ responded simply — the more participation, the better. дальше »
2019-10-30 12:00 | |
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World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) using Kaleido blockchain for sustainability project
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has announced that its ‘Impactio’ initiative, a curation and funding platform for projects that help solve the world’s most important environmental and social issues will run on Kaleido, a full-stack enterprise blockchain platform based on Ethereum. дальше »
2019-10-24 19:27 | |
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Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Nears Belgium, Finland Figures
Bitcoin’s hashrate reached new record highs this week, leading one study to estimate its total energy consumption now matches some EU nations. More Power Than Belgium? According to the latest data from the University of Cambridge, the Bitcoin network uses around 79. дальше »
2019-10-24 14:00 | |
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5 reasons why Amsterdam is great for blockchain tech development
We all know how blockchain is decentralized, it operates all over the world and has no geographical boundaries. Like the internet, you can be part of the conversation regardless of where you are in the world (give or take a few places). дальше »
2019-10-22 11:59 | |
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Minister Says India, Like Other Nations, Extremely Cautious on Libra
India’s finance minister says many countries are cautioning against rushing ahead with Libra
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Bittrex Pulls Out of 31 Markets Citing Regulatory Uncertainty
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is discontinuing operations in 31 countries, including Venezuela and Zimbabwe. The trading platform has justified its decision on the basis of the regulatory uncertainty in these jurisdictions. дальше »
2019-10-21 03:40 | |
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Libra Association stresses on cooperation as G7 releases report on stablecoins
The working group of the G7 has released a report detailing the potential risks a global stablecoin (GSC) could pose to nations and economies worldwide. GSCs will have to address these concerns to be considered for approval, the report said, adding that addressing the outlined risks will not guarantee regulatory permission to operate. дальше »
2019-10-18 11:30 | |
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Libra’s global ambition could trigger antitrust risks: French Finance Minister
If you had to choose who controlled your money, would you pick the government or a private company? While it is unlikely you would pick either, this is the choice nations have to make as Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project pushes toward its goal of a global economic takeover. дальше »
2019-10-18 18:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s halving might trigger “super cycle” and boost user base to half a billion
On 31 October 2019, it will be 11 years since Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the world to Bitcoin. After years of being associated with the dark web, many nations today are looking at Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as a solution to their economic crises, with Bitcoin was evolving to become a useful speculative store of value. дальше »
2019-10-15 20:00 | |
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G7 Group of Nations Warns that Global Stablecoins Threaten Existing Financial System
The G7 group of nations has prepared a draft report which notes that globally accessible stablecoins pose a significant threat to the existing financial system. According to BBC, G7’s draft report detailed the different risks... дальше »
2019-10-14 11:42 | |
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More Nations Join the Club of Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
Regulatory barriers are a major concern for businesses working with decentralized assets. Not all governments, however, are putting obstacles in front of crypto companies. In fact the number taking a crypto-friendly stance is in fact increasing. дальше »
2019-10-14 02:48 | |
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A United Nations Agency Has Launched a Crypto Fund
The adoption and widespread use by the mainstream public are vital for crypto and Bitcoin to eventually reach its full potential. Acceptance from global government entities is nearly as important, as they wield the power to prevent the asset class from developing further. дальше »
2019-10-11 01:00 | |
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Dow Soars as Trump Dangles Deal to Distract from Giuliani Scandal
The Dow Jones continues to drive higher, rallying strongly as Donald Trump and China prime markets for a possible trade deal between the two nations. The stock market bounced aggressively on the news that Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will meet tomorrow in the White House as the “surprise” teased by Larry Kudlow […] The post Dow Soars as Trump Dangles Deal to Distract from Giuliani Scandal appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-10-13 22:14 | |
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Unicef Launches Cryptocurrency Fund
Unicef announced Wednesday that it has launched a cryptocurrency fund and become the first United Nations organization to hold onto its crypto donations. Without converting them into fiat, the fund will hold two cryptocurrencies and disburse them to support projects benefiting children worldwide. дальше »
2019-10-10 19:48 | |
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United Nations Agency Unicef Launches Cryptocurrency Fund
Unicef announced Wednesday that it has launched a cryptocurrency fund and become the first United Nations organization to hold onto its crypto donations. Without converting them into fiat, the fund will hold two cryptocurrencies and disburse them to support projects benefiting children worldwide. дальше »
2019-10-9 19:48 | |
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UNICEF Becomes First UN Commission To Launch A Crypto Fund; Ethereum Foundation Donated 100 ETH
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) becomes the first UN commission to accept and make cryptocurrency donations. The announcement further claims these donations will be used to fund open source technology development for children across the globe. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:28 | |
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Ethereum Foundation donates $18K to UNICEF’s new cryptocurrency fund
Further to its previous blockchain exploits, the United Nations Children’s Fund, more commonly known as UNICEF, is now taking donations in cryptocurrency. According to an announcement earlier today, UNICEF is setting up a “cryptocurrency fund” so that it can “receive, hold, and disburse donations of cryptocurrencies,” specifically Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »
2019-10-9 12:55 | |
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UN Children’s Charity Fund Announces a Pilot Program to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum
A new announcement by Christina Lomazzo and her blockchain team at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), stated that the agency now has a prototype that allows them to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) donations. дальше »
2019-10-9 11:53 | |
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UNICEF to Accept Donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum
UNICEF has taken a step further towards cryptocurrency adoption by increasing its acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC) donations. UNICEF Funds To Stay As Crypto According to a press release on October 8, the international body has opted to allow the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to receive money in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-10-9 10:02 | |
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UNICEF launches crypto-fund; will accept donations in Bitcoin, Ether
Several authorities including the President of the United States of America have dissed cryptocurrencies and specifically, Bitcoin, claiming that it would pave the way for criminal activities. However, the United Nations seems to be open to the idea as one of its premier agencies, the United Nations Children’s Fund aka UNICEF, has announced the launch […] The post UNICEF launches crypto-fund; will accept donations in Bitcoin, Ether appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-9 09:59 | |
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Trump-Johnson Bromance at Risk as US-UK Diplomatic Fracas Escalates
The bromance between US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be nearing its expiration date. The two unconventional politicians have been relying on a safety-net trade deal between their two nations, which has emboldened each man to take a hardline stance in his government’s other international trade negotiations. дальше »
2019-10-8 21:05 | |
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How Earth’s changing climate can benefit aspiring Mars colonizers
In a rare instance of environmental success, the United Nations has just announced it believes the damage to the Earth’s protective ozone layer will be fully restored by the year 2050. This stands in stark contrast to the increasing alarm over the climate emergency, caused by an increasing greenhouse effect. дальше »
2019-10-8 12:17 | |
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Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act Makes it First to Fully Regulate Token Economy
Liechtenstein, one of the smallest, but richest, nations, has taken further steps to ingrain itself as a potential blockchain and cryptocurrency powerhouse with a new unanimously passed Act. The Act on Tokens and Entities Providing Services Based on Trusted Technologies (TVTG), also known as the Blockchain Act, will see comprehensive and precise regulation of the token economy […] The post Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act Makes it First to Fully Regulate Token Economy appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:15 | |
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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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Liechtenstein Adopts Token Act to Attract Crypto Business
One of Europe’s smallest but richest nations, Liechtenstein, has made a significant step towards clarifying the regulatory environment in its already crypto-friendly jurisdiction. The parliament of the German-speaking principality in the heart of Europe has just passed a law that is likely to entice even more crypto companies to its territory. дальше »
2019-10-6 20:45 | |
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Here’s how science fiction could save us from bad technology
The short film “Slaughterbots” depicts a near future in which swarms of micro drones assassinate thousands of people for their political beliefs. Released in November 2017 by academics and activists warning of the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), it quickly went viral, attracting over 3 million views to date. дальше »
2019-10-6 20:00 | |
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Japan’s FSA Drafts Supervision Guidelines to Advise Funds Who are Investing into CryptoAssets
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published draft guidelines for funds investing in cryptocurrencies. Japan is years ahead of the majority of the nations in the crypto game since they realized the potential in crypto back in 2017 and even legalized it for the public use. To give you a perspective, most of the so-called […] дальше »
2019-10-4 18:20 | |
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WWF, ConsenSys Launches Impactio Blockchain to Bring Transparency in Philanthropy
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) director of conservation, and Joseph Lubin, co-creator of Ethereum and founder of ConsenSys, jointly unveiled the Impactio platform. Impactio is an Ethereum-based blockchain-powered impact investment platform, designed around the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). дальше »
2019-9-29 18:57 | |
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ING Chief Economist: Central Bank Cryptocurrency Developments Will Happen in Next 2-3 Years
Mark Cliffe, chief economist of ING bank believe that central banks around the globe would move towards creating their own digital currency. Cliffe was responding to a question on when would a central bank among G20 nations can launch a full-fledged digital currency. дальше »
2019-9-28 00:15 | |
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Bitcoin Interest Shifting to Africa — Is BTC ‘Banking the Unbanked?’
Data suggests that Bitcoin interest is growing in Africa. The nations of South Africa and Nigeria currently lead in terms of Google searches for queries relating to the cryptocurrency. The revelation comes via data from Binance Research, the cryptocurrency market analysis branch of the leading digital asset exchange platform. дальше »
2019-9-28 05:16 | |
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Hyperinflation Forces Venezuelan Central Bank to Explore Bitcoin as a Foreign Reserve
When it comes to cryptocurrencies, no stone should be left unturned. That applies to both individuals and entire nations alike. Venezuela, a country known for its rather hostile approach to Bitcoin, might be on the brink of openly embracing the world’s leading cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-9-27 01:59 | |
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Microsoft pledges to fight climate change with carbon neutral Xbox
Microsoft is joining Sony on the efforts to combat climate change by switching things up on the console front. In the former’s case, it’s starting a pilot project to make 825,000 Xboxes carbon neutral. дальше »
2019-9-25 21:07 | |
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The PS5 will have a more eco-friendly standby mode
Sony today revealed a new feature of its in-development PlayStation console: a power-saving mode which will reduce the amount of energy used in each home. This is apparently an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the general population of gamers. дальше »
2019-9-24 20:29 | |
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Google thinks it wasn’t sexist to give its voice assistant a female voice
Last year, a study by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) argued that voice assistants like Google’s perpetuate “harmful gender bias” and suggests women should be there to assist rather than be assisted. дальше »
2019-9-20 17:19 | |
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Libra launch date unchanged despite backlash from European regulators
French and German regulators have launched a new attack on Facebook’s Libra, saying that it is a threat to the financial sovereignty of nations. In response, the Libra Association has doubled down, promising to work with regulators, but committing to a 2020 launch. дальше »
2019-9-17 15:05 | |
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Twitter Rubbishes Libra Co-Creator’s Crypto-Fiat Pledge
An attempt by the co-creator of Facebook’s cryptocurrency to “debunk” the notion that Libra will not threaten the sovereignty of nations has been greeted with skepticism on Twitter. While defending Libra from recent accusations that it would take away the monetary sovereignty enjoyed by central banks, David Marcus doubled down to insist Facebook crypto will […] The post Twitter Rubbishes Libra Co-Creator’s Crypto-Fiat Pledge appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-9-17 22:22 | |
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