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eBay Crypto Rumor Kills Once Chance of a Drama-Free Consensus 2019
By CCN: When Consensus 2019 attendees heard that eBay was preparing to accept cryptos, the news spread quickly. However, over the course of the New York Blockchain week, their hopes were dashed. eBay flat out responded to inquiries last week, stating that cryptos aren’t accepted on its platform. дальше »
2019-5-20 08:17 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Idea of ASIC was not on anybody’s mind when Bitcoin was being built, says Antonopoulos
Andreas Antonopoulos, the author of Mastering Bitcoin, spoke about why the nonce was so small in the Bitcoin blockchain, i. e. , 32-bit, considering that 32-bits produces only 4 billion combinations, during the latest Bitcoin Q&A episode on YouTube. дальше »
2019-5-16 05:30 | |
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In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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Mozilla is gearing up to tackle shady add-ons on Firefox
Mozilla has announced that it will no longer accept Firefox extensions that contain obfuscated code as part of their updated Add-on policy that goes into effect on June 10, 2019. “We will continue to allow minified, concatenated, or otherwise machine-generated code as long as the source code is included. дальше »
2019-5-3 15:49 | |
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JP Morgan helps Canada and Singapore trial bank transfers on the ‘blockchain’
Central banks in Canada and Singapore claim to have successfully completed a cross-border payment using distributed ledger technology. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced earlier today that it has successfully settled an international payment with The Bank of Canada, in what it refers to as “Project Jasper-Ubin. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:03 | |
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Why shadow IT is the next looming cybersecurity threat
Shadow IT is an issue that just about every organization faces on some level, but when I speak to executives and IT leaders, it’s simply not a topic that comes up. When I do bring it up, it quickly becomes clear that the tech industry as a whole underestimates the size and scope of the issue. дальше »
2019-4-26 23:04 | |
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Lego’s braille bricks prove that good things can be better
At some point in their lives, almost everyone I know has constructed entire worlds from LEGO, the foot pain-causing multi-colored bricks. So, it’s nothing but brilliant to see that Lego‘s looking to change more people’s childhoods through the announcement of Braille Bricks – a product to help blind children learn the writing system. дальше »
2019-4-25 18:16 | |
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Why philosophy and business should go hand in hand
Business people and entrepreneurs like myself often talk about ‘nice to have’ and ‘need to have. ’ The latter refers to things you cannot do without. In a start-up IT company like mine, this could be things like a computer, desk, chair, and mobile phone. дальше »
2019-4-22 11:00 | |
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Coinbase Custody is putting its funds, and not the customers’ funds ‘at risk,’ says Head of Product
Sam McIngvale, Head of Product for Coinbase Custody, explained how the staking service on Coinbase works, in an interview with Laura Shin for Unchained Podcast. He spoke on the topic and clarified that cold storage solution refers to storing cryptos offline, while staking refers to actively participating in the network. дальше »
2019-4-13 17:30 | |
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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Becomes Parody of Himself in Bizarre Crypto Rap
At the Community Ethereum Development Conference (EDCON 2019) in Sydney, Australia, Vitalik Buterin set an interesting precedent for prominent crypto developers: he got on stage and rapped about Ethereum scaling. дальше »
2019-4-13 19:50 | |
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Bitcoin’s [BTC] cost of block production will eventually exceed its reward when it halves, says Daniel Larimer
Bitcoin [BTC], the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, continues to be one of the most controversial topics in the crypto-space. It is now in the headlines following the statements made by Daniel Larimer, the Co-founder of blockchain Steem and the CTO of Block. дальше »
2019-4-1 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: SegWit-spending payments reach all-time high, nears 50 percent
Segregated Witness aka SegWit, one of the well-known protocol upgrades of Bitcoin, took the spotlight with news pertaining to its usage on March 28. According to Transactionfee. info, the percentage of SegWit-spending payments recently reached its all-time high of 48. дальше »
2019-3-29 00:30 | |
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Blockchain For Web 3.0: Delving Into Distributed Ledgers As The Origin Point For The New Generation Internet
Delving Into Blockchain As The Origin Point For The New Generation Of dApps On Web 3. 0 There are a great number of mind-blowing innovations that we can hope to see in the foreseeable future, with one of them being Web 3. дальше »
2019-3-23 02:50 | |
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Another metric where Holochain beats BTC, ETH and other blockchains: HOT devs are most active on Github
GitHub activity is a telling metric when analyzing liveliness of crypto projects. After all, if the devs don’t work on the promised product, nothing else really matters. GitHub activity refers to the contributions of developers to open-source projects on the popular code repository GitHub. дальше »
2019-3-22 02:30 | |
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Lightning Loop Lets Users Empty Lightning Channels Without Closing Them
Lightning Labs, the development team working to grow the Lightning Network, just released the alpha version of a new protocol called Lightning Loop. Lightning Loop is designed to give users the ability to deposit and withdraw bitcoin from their payment channels (the two-way payment gateways that allow users to send and receive funds to and from each other) without closing these channels entirely. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:32 | |
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World Wide Web Turns 30: Has it Failed – and What Comes Next?
Today, March 12, marks the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web. To celebrate, we’ll look back on how it began, assess the progress its made, and ask the all-important questions: has it failed – and what comes next? World Wide Web vs. дальше »
2019-3-13 01:14 | |
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Science, like art, often begins with creativity and imagination
I don’t know why it took so long to dawn on me – after 20 years of a scientific career – that what we call the “scientific method” really only refers the second half of any scientific story. It describes how we test and refine the ideas and hypotheses we have about nature through the engagement of experiment or observation and theoretical ideas and models. дальше »
2019-3-10 18:30 | |
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Watch Out Amazon: Decentralized E-Commerce Platform To Launch in New Jersey
A new E-Commerce Platform promises two-hour deliveries for over 50,000 products by using blockchain technology, but will it be enough to contend with Bezos’ goliath? A decentralized e-commerce platform Buying. дальше »
2019-3-8 21:32 | |
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None of the ‘mining phones’ announced at MWC19 actually mine cryptocurrency
Though “foldable phones” and “5G” were undeniably the top buzzwords at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, there was one minor trend that caught my eyes: “mining phones” – or put elsewise, phones that mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 16:29 | |
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Yes, Mark Zuckerberg Is a “Digital Gangster” Who Violates Your Privacy, but Here’s Why You Still Won’t Quit Facebook
Lawmakers in the UK have released a damning report on Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, calling them “digital gangsters. ” The report refers to Facebook’s deliberate violation of privacy laws and its role in spreading “fake news” and disinformation. дальше »
2019-2-18 21:22 | |
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Bolstered Infrastructure and Maturing Tech will Bring the Awaited Institutional Money to Crypto
Mike Novogratz, the former Goldman Sachs partner, and billionaire investor has been talking about the anticipated arrival of “institutional investors” for a while. The term is often thrown around by investors in the space and refers to the major financial organizations around the world that power the global economy. дальше »
2019-2-14 23:55 | |
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Sia Coin (SC) Is Still Alive And Has Some Great News To Report
Last week was officially announced the launch of the Goobox Alpha platform, an encrypted file storage and sharing service based on the decentralized cloud storage network, Sia. The announcement, posted on Sia’s blog, refers to the tool based on two fundamental features: its end-to-end encryption and zero knowledge, which alludes to the privacy of stored […] The post Sia Coin (SC) Is Still Alive And Has Some Great News To Report appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:59 | |
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Top Three Privacy Coins and Their Possible Impact in the Blockchain Space
While getting onboard crypto, you must have been told that transactions with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin amongst others provide anonymity, as true as this statement is, it is worthy to point out the fact that the anonymity, in this case, refers to the identities of the cryptocurrency owners. It is a big misconception […] дальше »
2019-2-9 18:28 | |
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Darknet Bitcoin (BTC) Transactions Still Soaring
While the crashes of 2018 had many turning and running away from the cryptocurrency scene, Bitcoin still remains a popular means of payment for darknet surfers. The term darknet refers to the parts of the internet that are intentionally hidden away from public view so that users may participate in taboo, or possibly illegal actions, […] The post Darknet Bitcoin (BTC) Transactions Still Soaring appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-1-24 11:34 | |
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773 million email addresses have been leaked – check if yours is on the list
We’re just over two weeks into 2019, and one of the biggest data leaks in recent years has surfaced. Today, renowned security researcher Troy Hunt reported a massive leak consisting of 773 million unique email IDs and 21 million unique passwords, which he refers to as Collection #1. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:55 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Adjusts 10% Upwards For the First Time in Months
Bitcoin continues to stabilize its network activity with a return to upward difficulty adjustments after hash rate reversed its decline last month. Bitcoin Continues To Police Itself Data from statistics resources Blockchain and Bitcoin Wisdom confirms that the Bitcoin network’s most recent difficulty adjustment was up, not down, by just over 10 percent. дальше »
2019-1-1 17:00 | |
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There May Be (Some) Tax Relief Options if You Sold Your Bitcoin at a Loss
For investors whose first time investing in bitcoin was in 2018 or after late 2017, there is a high likelihood that they have incurred substantial losses for the fiscal year of 2018 if they haven’t sold yet. дальше »
2018-12-29 02:01 | |
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Leading Crypto Market Analyst Refers To Recent Bitcoin Price Recovery As A “Zombie Rally”
Respected Analyst Refers To Recent Bitcoin Recovery as a “Zombie Rally” As many of us already know, the past week has seen Bitcoin (BTC) rally strong and cross the $4,100 threshold once again. This strong push comes after the premier asset had dipped to an annual low of around ~$3150 (a week back). However, despite […] дальше »
2018-12-23 22:31 | |
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Napston: Auto Crypto Trading Exchange With Neural Networks?
What Is Napston? Napston is set to leverage Bitcoin’s potential through a groundbreaking 100% automated cryptocurrency trading platform based on proprietary Distributed Artificial Neural Networks technology. дальше »
2018-11-27 15:28 | |
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Nomics Research Highlights 4 Main Critiques For Using ‘Market Cap’ For Crypto Coin Price Valuations
The Problem Of Using ‘Market Cap’ In The Crypto Ecosystem According to Investopedia: Market capitalization refers to the total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares. Commonly referred to as “market cap,” it is calculated by multiplying a company's shares outstanding by the current market price of one share. The investment community uses this […] дальше »
2018-11-20 22:35 | |
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New Cryptocurrency-Based ETP Arrives in Switzerland
Amun AG, a startup in Zug, Switzerland, has received a license from Swiss authorities to offer a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP). An ETP is a blanket term to denote a security that derives its price from an underlying asset (e. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:50 | |
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‘Asia’s Amazon’ Starts Using Bithumb’s Payment Service for Cryptocurrency Users
One of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb, has begun providing a cryptocurrency payment service to a major online marketplace it refers to as “Asia’s Amazon. ” Korean users can use their cryptocurrencies held at the exchange to pay for purchases on Qoo10 using this service. дальше »
2018-11-10 04:35 | |
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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 | |
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The US Air Force is working on general artificial intelligence
The US Air Force has a penchant for developing officers, but the ‘general’ it’s working on right now doesn’t have any stars on its uniform: it’s general artificial intelligence (GAI). The term GAI refers to an artificial intelligence with human-level or better cognition. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:51 | |
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New Study Finds That Most Cryptocurrencies May Be Overpriced
A recent research paper released by Wang Chun Wei, a Ph. D. finance lecturer at the University of Queensland has concluded that many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, may be overpriced. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:24 | |
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Bitmain’s New 7nm Chip Miners Are Available for Purchase Today
Chinese mining giant Bitmain's 7nm Bitcoin miners go on sale today, November 8, 2018. Announced in September of 2018, the miners allegedly offer considerably faster hash rates (though Bitmain didn’t disclose any specifications) and come in two separate Antminer models: the S15 and T15. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:52 | |
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Living in a Post-Quantum Cryptography World
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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Ethbates BUY Token: Earn Crypto For Shopping Online Stores?
What Is Ethbates? Ethbates in a new online shopping platform that is similar to portals like TopCashback and Ebates. The platform issues cash backs. The concept of cash back refers to an incentive program where companies pay users small percentages of cash rewards for each purchase that the user successfully completes. However, on Ethbates, instead of […] дальше »
2018-11-7 10:05 | |
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Coinbase Executive Refers To Latest $300 Million Investment As Savings For A ‘Rainy Day’
You have probably heard that Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, which is now valued at more than $8 billion USD, recently had a Series E funding round. Now, Coinbase’s vice president of corporate and business development, Emilie Choi, has affirmed that the $300 million that the company was able to get […] дальше »
2018-11-2 10:06 | |
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Mastercard Wins Patent for “Managing Fractional Reserves of Blockchain Currency”
Mastercard has won a patent for fractional cryptocurrency banking, which suggests the global payments multinational has plans for a management system of fractional reserves of blockchain currency. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:00 | |
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Untether.Space: Website Tracks Tether (USDT) Stablecoin Risk
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, Untether refers ‘to free from or as if from a tether’. Wikipedia defines it as ‘an action that facilitates an action of a technical device without a direct control. дальше »
2018-10-23 11:16 | |
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Can You Guess Which Stocks Are More Volatile Than Bitcoin? HINT: It’s Not What You Think It Is.
Volatility is something that all professional traders love and Bitcoin has been one hell of a ride for the past two years. For our readers not familiar with volatility, it is a measure of how much the price of an asset varies over time. дальше »
2018-10-23 05:00 | |
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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
The Internet of Things, commonly abbreviated as IoT, refers to the connection of devices (other than typical fare such as computers and smartphones) to the Internet. Cars, kitchen appliances, and many other things can all be connected through the IoT. дальше »
2018-10-22 07:00 | |
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Chinese Startup Cobo Builds Ultra-Secure Self-Destructing Bitcoin Hardware Wallet
China-based cryptocurrency company Cobo has developed a new hardware wallet which provides innovative new security features to ensure that user funds are kept secure. The Cobo Vault Cobo refers to its Cobo Vault as “the world’s first all-around secure, military-grade cryptocurrency hardware wallet,” and this description seems to be justified. дальше »
2018-10-19 20:00 | |
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New “Lightweight” Cryptocurrency Coda Will Allow Users to Run Nodes in Their Browsers
A new project called Coda is developing a cryptocurrency that will be able to remain decentralized at scale by compressing its blockchain so that users can run nodes in their browsers. Should Coda become a success, this could usher in a new area of decentralization and scalability for future cryptocurrency projects. дальше »
2018-10-11 17:00 | |
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How BAT Could Re Vamp Privacy Laws In The United States
Basic Attention Token, the native token to the Brave project and the token designed to fully incentivise the consumption of fair advertising. According to reports, the CEO of Brave, Brendan Eich has written to the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in order to address some of the concerns he has regarding the current privacy laws in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-2 16:00 | |
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Baidu Releases White Paper Outlining “Super Chain” Blockchain
Chinese internet giant Baidu, often called the “Google of China” for its overwhelming dominance in the country’s search engine and web services market has published the Baidu White Paper V1. 0 on Sep 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-28 09:00 | |
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