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South Korean CBDC Researchers: Economy Could Suffer With Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency

Economy Could Suffer From Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency, Says South Korean Researchers Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are often created by banks in an effort to offer a comparable solution that is equivalent to fiat currency, though it doesn’t usually require replacing the country’s banknotes and coins. Built entirely on the blockchain, there are […] дальше »

2019-2-7 21:34


Michael Dubrovsky Explains What Optical Proof-of-Work (PoWx Algorithm) Is

In a recent blog post, Michael Dubrovsky, the founder of PoWx, explains how the Optical Proof-of-Work (oPoW) works and how it can help Bitcoin (BTC) scale and reduce energy consumption. At the moment, Proof-of-Work (PoW) activities to secure the Bitcoin network require a lot of energy to power the ASIC mining hardware. This is something […] дальше »

2019-1-28 23:19


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ICO SABIGLOBAL Project’s Summary – Biometrics of the Future Now

SABIGLOBAL develops a new universal, reliable and convenient biometrics that doesn’t require fingerprints, gait analysis, voice recognition, face or eye scan or vein pattern. The system of adaptive biometric identification (SABI) is based on the adaptive response of the human body at the cell level to non-contact electromagnetic scanning. дальше »

2019-1-27 20:39


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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations

According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »

2019-1-24 20:28


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Bitcoin Exchanges Don’t Need Money Transmitter Licenses in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) says cryptocurrency exchanges in the state do not require Money Transmission Business Licenses. MTA Not Applicable to Bitcoin in Pennsylvania In a memo titled “Money Transmitter Act Guidance for Virtual Currency Businesses,” the Pennsylvania DoBS clarified that the Money Transmitter Act (MTA) did not apply to cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »

2019-1-23 14:00


Romanian Authorities Now Require Bitcoin Traders to Pay a Ten Percent Tax on Earnings

The Romanian tax authority has amended the country’s tax laws to make it mandatory for cryptocurrency traders to pay a ten percent income tax if they generate more than 600 Romanian ron annually from their trading operations, according to a local newspaper, Ziarul Financiar on January 22, 2019. Romanian Hodlers Now Required To Pay Ten Percent […] дальше »

2019-1-23 06:44


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China is forcing blockchain devs to dox users, censor content

The Chinese government is forcing blockchain companies to censor content, store users’ identity data and share it with authorities in a bid to support “orderly development. ” As part of a new registration system, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) will require users of blockchain platforms to submit their real names, national IDs, and even telephone numbers, Reuters reports. дальше »

2019-1-10 18:02


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Security Researchers Reveal Wallet Vulnerabilities On Stage at 35C3

In a demonstration titled “Wallet. fail,” a team of security researchers hacked into the Trezor One, Ledger Blue and Ledger Nano S. Unfortunately, it appears as if their findings were first put on display at the 35th Chaos Communication Congress (35C3) in Leipzig, Germany, rather than through accepted Responsible Disclosure practices, which would have allowed the manufacturers to patch the vulnerabilities and protect their customers from any potential attack. дальше »

2019-1-1 19:15


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Mining One Bitcoin a Month Would Require Harvesting Body Heat from 44,000 People

In a bid to raise awareness about the crypto industry’s energy consumption, the Institute of Human Obsolescence, a Dutch organization focused on data ownership, explored the energy usage of Bitcoin and found that 44,000 would need to provide their body energy for a month in order to mine a single Bitcoin, Motherboard reported on January 3, 2017. дальше »

2018-12-27 00:00


25% of ICOs in Pantera Could be Securities, May Require Refunds Due to SEC Rulings

This Thursday, CEO of Pantera Capital investment firm Dan Morehead sent out a newsletter to their clients claiming that 25% of their investments could be ICOs in violation of U.S. securities laws: “While we believe the vast majority of the projects in our portfolio should not be affected, approximately 25 percent of our fund’s capital… The post 25% of ICOs in Pantera Could be Securities, May Require Refunds Due to SEC Rulings appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »

2018-12-17 21:03


The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Announces Insurance Coverage for Crypto Assets

The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance coverage policy that ensures that assets listed on the GBX Digital Asset Exchange can be insured. The policy, in association with Gibraltar-based firm Callaghan Insurance, marks an important step for the company in attracting users who require strict assurances around the security of their assets, according to Nick Cowan, CEO […] The post The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Announces Insurance Coverage for Crypto Assets appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »

2018-12-11 20:37


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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto

For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »

2018-12-3 19:20