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Bitmain Unveils Its Latest Energy-Efficient Mining Chip for Bitcoin
China-based mining giant Bitmain has announced a new mining rig that uses less power. The hardware mining manufacturer has launched a 7nm application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) processor dubbed the BM1397. дальше »
2019-2-19 00:53 | |
SEC to Review NYSE Arca Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
Yet another journey to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has begun. According to a published notice, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun reviewing a proposed rule change for a bitcoin ETF filed by NYSE Arca and Bitwise. дальше »
2019-2-18 18:46 | |
Coinbase Stops Holding Bitcoin SV Hostage, Will Traders Dump Craig Wright’s Crypto?
In a note to users today, Coinbase announced that it has finally made Bitcoin SV balances available for withdrawal. Users have been complaining for months about their Bitcoin SV, which peaked shortly after launch at over $200. дальше »
2019-2-15 23:36 | |
QuadrigaCX Sent Deposits Allegedly Linked to CEO’s Widow, Mailed Withdrawals in Cash
For those QuadrigaCX users who were fortunate enough to have withdrawal requests honored, some appear to have received their funds through unconventional means. An anonymous QuadrigaCX user who corresponded with Bitcoin Magazine said that they received a bank deposit from Robertson Nova Consulting Inc. дальше »
2019-2-15 20:28 | |
Feeling Insecure About Security Token Offerings? Tour De Crypto Co-Founder Offers Sage [Legal] Advice
The cryptocurrency market last year meant that there were un/fortunately busy times to be had for investors and CEOs out there. The same is so true for the likes of Blake Rizzo, and he has been making sure that not even a crypto winter can chill his burning drive. Rizzo's job history reads like an […] дальше »
2019-2-13 20:46 | |
First QuadrigaCX Monitor Report: $460k in BTC “Inadvertently” Sent to Cold Wallet
According to the latest court documents in the ongoing QuadrigaCX case, the exchange sent roughly $470,000 CAD (approximately $355, 000 USD) worth of bitcoin from a hot wallet to a cold-storage wallet on February 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-13 03:56 | |
New Smartphone Authentication Method Reads Lips
Forget fingerprints. Move those lips.
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Telegram’s Secretive Crypto Project is Now Just a Few ‘Minor Changes’ from Launch
Telegram’s crypto platform is now 20% further along than it was at the end of last year. According to an investor update cited in The Block, it is about 90% completed. The most important part, the Telegram Virtual Machine, is reportedly complete. дальше »
2019-2-8 04:01 | |
Breaking: Facebook Crypto Project Acquires Blockchain Startup Specializing in Smart Contracts
Facebook’s secretive crypto division has reportedly made its first acquisition, quietly onboarding most of the research team from a blockchain startup that specializes in smart contract development. дальше »
2019-2-5 23:50 | |
Chainalysis: Darknet Market Activity Nearly Doubled Throughout 2018
Darknet markets are going as strong as ever, if Chainalysis data is to be believed. In its latest Crypto Crime Report, published earlier this week, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that darknet market activity has nearly doubled throughout 2018. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:35 | |
Indiana Proposes Crypto Bill for “Payment of Taxes with Virtual Currencies”
Indiana is the latest state to embrace virtual currencies as they make amendment in the bill to introduce cryptocurrencies as a means to pay taxes in. The synopsis of the bill reads, “Payment of taxes with virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-1-26 21:14 | |
Reddit’s model community offers a prototype for controversial discussion
The threads start as they would anywhere else online: a contentious topic, the type that adds fuel to debate before engulfing an entire comment field in flames. “Just like anorexics are forcibly hospitalized and made to gain weight, overweight people should be hospitalized and forced to lose weight,” one thread reads. дальше »
2019-1-24 01:24 | |
Stripe Announces Discontinuation of Bitcoin Support, Comments on Cryptocurrencies for Payments
Major online payment platform, Stripe, has announced that it has ended support for Bitcoin processing. According to a statement on the company’s official blog, Bitcoin transactions stopped on April 23, 2018. дальше »
2019-1-23 06:59 | |
DX.Exchange Buys Ads on Perimeter Walls During Real Madrid and Real Betis Soccer Game
The recently launched DX. Exchange has bought ads at the Real Betis vs Real Madrid game on January 13. The company purchased perimeter wall spaces in which they promote their new business and platform. дальше »
2019-1-14 17:53 | |
SEC Report: Examining Cryptocurrency a Priority in 2019
The Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) listed the cryptocurrency market as one of the six focus points of its compliance monitoring activities for 2019. дальше »
2019-1-13 14:00 | |
Improved Desktop Version of Brave Browser Released
The privacy browser Brave, has gone through certain improvements and the version (0. 58. 21) released today for users to start enjoying the advantages of the new features present. The company announced the release less than an hour ago by press time on the official Twitter handle. дальше »
2019-1-12 11:33 | |
European Banking Authority calls for new crypto asset rules
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has called for new pan-EU rules on crypto assets in a bid to heighten consumer protection. According to an official report released today, the new set of rules would override the current patchwork of different crypto asset regulation across the EU, which could derive in unfair competition across countries. дальше »
2019-1-9 14:11 | |
Bitcoin Genesis Block 10th Anniversary Sees Identical Debt Headlines
The tenth anniversary of the Bitcoin genesis block has come with a somewhat ironic celebration in one UK mainstream newspaper. ‘Thanks Satoshi. We Owe You One’ As Hong Kong-based trading platform BitMEX noted uploading the front cover featuring its own advertisement to Twitter, the edition of the Times for January 3 acknowledges Bitcoin’s tenth birthday. дальше »
2019-1-3 16:00 | |
Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
The World’s First ERC-20 and Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
The Lightning Network's First ERC-20 to Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap on the Lightning Network between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
Trust Wallet adds support for Bitcoin (BTC)
On December 10, Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet of Binance exchange, announced support for Bitcoin (BTC) for iOS users. The wallet is now SegWit compatible and enables its users to send and receive Bitcoin through Bech32 (bc1) addresses. дальше »
2018-12-10 11:27 | |
U.S. SEC Delays Decision on VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Until February 2019
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision to approve or disapprove the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Per an official document published by the agency, the new deadline to review the VanEck proposal has been shifted to February 27, 2019, which the regulator claims would afford it the time needed to review the potential rule change further. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:56 | |
Hello Big Brother: EU wants to manage your digital identity on the blockchain
Blockchain promised us freedom and liberation from centralized authorities like governments, but in the latest report from the EU Blockchain Forum (EUBF), the technology is starting to sound more like 1984 than ever before. дальше »
2018-12-7 16:49 | |
The first social advertising series about crypto traders has appeared on YouTube
If society urges to beware of driving fast or saving wild animals, then the crypto community has decided to support traders. The crypto market is now very unstable. “Do not distract the traders” and “Believe in traders” reads the slogans of an unusual social advertisement that appeared not so long ago in the network. дальше »
2018-12-6 02:40 | |
Poloniex exchange adds institutional accounts
On December 4, The Circle team announced that institutional accounts became available on Poloniex. “Institutions large and small can enjoy the benefits of our large curated selection of crypto asset trading pairs, dedicated support and robust API services”, – reads the announcement. дальше »
2018-12-5 09:33 | |
Bitfinex Gives Tether Competition, Adds Four of Market’s Top Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency exchanges Bitfinex and Ethfinex now support trading for all six of the market’s major stablecoins. Adding to its support for MakerDao’s Dai and Tether’s USDT, the sister platforms recently listed USD Coin (USDC), TrueUSD (TUSD), Paxos Standard Token (PAX) and Gemini USD (GUSD). дальше »
2018-12-4 21:02 | |
Swiss hotel chain offers a ‘social media sitter’ to handle your Instagram while you relax
Ibis, A popular European hotel chain, just introduced the world to the “social media sitter. ” It’s the answer to a problem few knew existed, and even fewer though we needed professional help with. дальше »
2018-12-4 05:22 | |
This Year's G20 Put an Emphasis on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Global leaders walked away from the latest G20 Summit with a rough game plan for crypto regulation. This year’s G20 Summit took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 30 to December 1. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:44 | |
Wyoming Passes Bill to Secure Banking Relations for Blockchain Companies
The state of Wyoming has passed a blockchain bill that allows banks to provide banking services to blockchain companies in the state. According to the legislative document, the new bill would create a new banking category called the Special Purpose Depository Bank, a group of financial institutions in the state that provide banking services to blockchain-based businesses. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
Coinbase Launches Zcash Trading Services on Coinbase Pro
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is launching Zcash (ZEC) trading on its professional trading platform Coinbase Pro. The announcement made via Coinbase’s blog page states that inbound transfers of the currency will begin at 10 p. дальше »
2018-11-30 02:08 | |
Spotify unveils this year’s hilarious Wrapped billboards
Spotify started rolling out its Wrapped year-end billboards, where it blasts out trivia about its users and occasionally calls out the stranger ones. Most of the facts are hilarious, though it does remain a bit creepy just how much the company is willing to reveal. дальше »
2018-11-29 02:03 | |
A Bug Making Ethereum Transactions on Exchanges Vulnerable Has Been Fixed
A bug centering around a new Ethereum token, GasToken, which was enabling abuse on cryptocurrency exchanges, appears to have been resolved. The details are provided in a report originally published on November 13, 2018, that discussed how the bug was exploited by attackers, and what digital platforms could do if they wished to protect their hot wallet funds. дальше »
2018-11-22 00:34 | |
Top 5 CPA Firm Confirms Funds in First Attestation of Circle’s USDC
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has released an independent, third-party attestation of its bank account, and according to a top 5 public accounting firm, the stablecoin has its funds in order. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:05 | |
Bakkt Delays Platform Launch; Announces January as Tentative Roll Out Date
Bakkt, an upcoming crypto retail payment system and futures platform, is delaying its launch to better ensure the platform’s success at release. On November 20, 2018, the CEO of Bakkt released an update on Medium, outlining the future business plans for the company, describing some of the progress in implementing new features and declaring that the company’s initial launch is being postponed until January 24, 2019. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:24 | |
Crypto exchange Binance advises Iranian users to withdraw their crypto amid sanctions
Crypto exchange Binance is advising its remaining users in Iran to withdraw their money as the cryptocurrency exchange seeks to comply with international sanctions. “If you have an account with Binance and fall into that (sanctions) category, please withdraw your assets from Binance as soon as possible,” – reads an email received in recent days […] дальше »
2018-11-17 16:02 | |
Mark Zuckerberg really wants you to know he reads the New York Times
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today held a press call to talk about the company’s 2nd Community Standards Enforcement report. It was supposed to last 45 minutes, but it ended up nearly 2 hours long thanks to an extended – and very entertaining – interactive session with the national news media. дальше »
2018-11-16 02:45 | |
Binance Will Support USDC Trading Starting November 17
Binance — one of the most popular digital currency exchanges across the globe — has announced that it will be adding the fiat-collateralized stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) to its trading platform on November 17, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:11 | |
WhatsApp is testing a feature to add users with a QR code
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that should make it easier to add people to your contact list using QR codes, reports WABetaInfo. The report notes that the feature was spotted in a test version of WhatsApp on iOS, but it’ll be available on Android as well. дальше »
2018-11-15 10:04 | |
New Fake Crypto Wallet Version of EOS RIO on Google Play Elicits User Warning from Developers
A new post on Twitter from EOS Rio shows that consumers and investors need to start watching what they download to their phones. The post reads, “There is a fake SimplEOS app on Google Play! We’ve taken the security measures to take it down! Please help us spread the word to avoid users from being […] дальше »
2018-11-10 01:52 | |
Early Win for Shrem: Judge Unfreezes Assets in Winklevoss Lawsuit
In a short-term win for bitcoin advocate Charlie Shrem, a federal judge has lifted the freeze on Shrem’s financial accounts in an ongoing legal battle against the Winklevoss twins. дальше »
2018-11-10 00:48 | |
Binance announces the launch of new analysis division
On November 8, a crypto exchange Binance announced the official launch of new analysis division, Binance Research. “Binance Research is a new pillar of the Binance ecosystem, focused on the creation of institutional-grade research reports with the aim of increasing transparency and improving the quality of information available within the crypto space”, – reads the […] дальше »
2018-11-9 09:29 | |
China debuts creepy AI that reads the news like a real(ish) anchor
Don’t adjust your TV set, that’s just a new computer-generated news anchor working out the bugs. Xinhua, a Chinese state-run media company, and Sogou, a Beijing-based search engine debuted a pair of AI news anchors this week at the World Internet Conference. дальше »
2018-11-9 03:47 | |
Blockstream Releases Full Node Access, Wallet, Block Explorer for Liquid
Blockstream has released a full node and wallet client for its newly released Liquid, along with a fresh-out-the-box block explorer to monitor transactions and other data on the sidechain. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:22 | |
SEC charges EtherDelta founder with running unregistered securities exchange
In what could prove to be a groundbreaking case, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the founder of cryptocurrency trading platform EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:51 | |
Kraken announces support for Bitcoin (BTC) and Qtum (QTUM) Bech32 addresses
On November 7, a crypto exchange Kraken announced the support for Bitcoin and QTUM Bech32 withdrawal addresses. Addresses begin with ‘bc1’ and ‘qc1’, respectively. The announcement reads that support for Bech32 deposit addresses will be coming shortly. дальше »
2018-11-9 16:30 | |
Instagram’s rumored School Stories could be cool — with rigorous moderation
Word on the street is that Instagram is testing a new, collaborative kind of Story — specifically, a kind which would be used within schools. While it’s in no way confirmed the app will ever have this feature, it could turn out to be a positive thing for students, if done properly. дальше »
2018-11-7 21:37 | |
Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |