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Indian Institute of Tech (IIT) Professor: A 51% Blockchain Attack on Bitcoin Isn’t Advantageous or Profitable

It seems that it might be more difficult than expected to perform a 51% attack on Bitcoin’s network. According to Professor Saravanan Vijayakumaran, an Associate professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, a 51% attack on Bitcoin’s network would require ‘significant expenditure’ and would provide ‘little financial returns.’ This information was released in […] дальше »

2018-11-28 00:16


The panic over lethal automated weapons systems is unfounded, and could be dangerous

Killer robots sound pretty scary. But we might be overlooking a few key aspects about their benefits, or at the very least, we’re looking at them the wrong way. To get more specific, I’m talking about lethal autonomous weapons systems (or LAWs), which are autonomous military robots that are designed to find and engage with specific targets based on their programming. дальше »

2018-11-24 11:55


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KPMG: Cryptocurrency Still Far Away From a Store of Value

When Moon? Not soon according to the talking heads at KPMG.  Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will require a bit more time before they truly function as a reliable store-of-value. We Ain’t There Yet, Says KPMG Whereas in August, KPMG reported that the blockchain industry was maturing and moving beyond experimentation, the latest study authored by KPMG, says Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will require a bit more time before they truly function as a reliable store-of-value. дальше »

2018-11-19 10:00


Join the pool or shut down your miner – solo Ethereum mining completely unprofitable

One of the interesting things about open blockchains is that, in theory, anyone can set their computers to focus on these cryptographic puzzles as a way to win rewards. The catch is that mining on major public blockchains tends to require more and more power over time, as more people invest in more powerful hardware. дальше »

2018-11-14 17:33


USA Bitcoin Confiscation Total Nears 200,000 BTC as Worldwide Tally is Over 450,000 Coins Seized

According to a recent study, the total amount of Bitcoin seized is 2.6% of the circulating supply. However, how is that possible for governments to seize Bitcoin when they require the private key of the funds? Well, it seems that several individuals and criminals did not follow the best practices to store their Bitcoins. A […] дальше »

2018-11-8 00:50


Introducing Ethermium: New DEX crypto exchange

Thanks to the blockchain technology, we are moving towards an economy that does not require third parties to trust in exchange of goods. However, today’s cryptocurrency exchanges are centralized: they are vulnerable to hacking, react poorly to processes associated with the blockchain (for example, hard forks) and are often associated with the risk of regulation […] The post Introducing Ethermium: New DEX crypto exchange appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

2018-10-26 00:51


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New Regulation in China to Require Blockchain Users to Register with their IDs

So far, China’s attitude towards digital currencies was oppressive, yet the country encouraged blockchain innovation. It seems like things are now changing. Recent reports indicate that China’s government has drafted a new regulation that requires users to register for blockchain services with their names and government IDs. дальше »

2018-10-25 01:18


China drafts regulation to stamp out blockchain anonymity

After killing all legitimate cryptocurrency businesses in the country, Chinese authorities are now turning their attention to other blockchain service providers. The country’s apex internet regulator, Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), released a draft policy on Friday that will require all companies to collect their users’ real names and national identification card numbers before offering them any blockchain related service. дальше »

2018-10-22 13:18


Real Reason Why China Doesn’t Want Blockchain: Strict Censorship

The Cyberspace Administration of China is tightening its stance against anonymity offered under the garb of blockchain technology. The central internet regulator, notorious for its role in building the so-called “The Great Firewall of China,” has drafted new regulations that would require local blockchain companies to register users with their real names and national identification. дальше »

2018-10-22 12:10