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Cryptune ICO
US company Cryptune LLC, is set to disrupt the Point of Sale Software & Hardware industry with a fully integrated cryptocurrency payment Universal Point of Sale System Inventory control, sales tracking, real time reporting functionality, text message alerts, easy to use customer contact capabilities and so much more. дальше »
2018-11-17 02:33 | |
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India’s plans to censor streaming services like Netflix are a mess
While India is home to the world’s largest film industry and one of the planet’s largest audiences for cinema, it’s also constantly struggling with the challenge of censoring movies. Things have gotten more complicated in the past few years with the rise of international streaming video platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. дальше »
2018-11-16 15:19 | |
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Ripple’s CEO Believes That the Blockchain Startup May Topple the Swift Banking Network
Ripple, a global payments network is currently in the process of expanding as they onboard new customers and financial firms. According to Bloomberg’s article published on November 15, 2018, Ripple’s popularity with financial institutions may one day overtake the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) banking network, as the blockchain-based company uses newer and […] Ripple’s CEO Believes That the Blockchain Startup May Topple the Swift Banking Network was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:29 | |
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IMF Director: Leading Cryptos Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) And Ripple’s XRP Can Lead A Cashless Society
Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has recently spoken about cryptocurrencies during her speech at the Singapore Fintech Festival, which is happening right now. дальше »
2018-11-15 11:02 | |
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Iran Feeling Heat from SWIFT Sanctions, National Cryptocurrency Ready for Blast-off?
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) may have just pushed Iran to the wall in its plans to build a state-issued cryptocurrency, having abruptly ejected several banks from the marginalized Middle-Eastern state under mounting pressure from the US government. дальше »
2018-11-15 11:00 | |
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Ripple Labs Blockchain Network CEO Sets Sights On Toppling The SWIFT Banking Network
Ripple Sets Sights On Swift Banking Network Blockchain company Ripple is currently looking ahead at technology that will provide its customers with a faster and better system and one contender is Swift Banking Network. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:23 | |
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IBM Thailand to Work With Thai Central Bank to Expand AI and Blockchain Technology
In a recent post shared by news outlet, Bangkok Post, it has been unveiled that business, finance and tech related services provider IBM, namely its Thailand branch, has announced plans to expand within the AI and blockchain sector. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:39 | |
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South Korea’s lost generation of gamers offer a preview of what’s to come
South Korea is bending under the weight of an epidemic. In the world’s most wired country, it’s not opioids or hallucinogens to blame, but the constant call of a connected society. Estimates vary, but South Korea — home to 51 million people — now has about a million internet-addicted children and teens. дальше »
2018-11-14 01:27 | |
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SWIFT Kicks Out Iran – Country Responds with State-issued Cryptocurrency
Following the disconnection by SWIFT, Iran is set to launch its own state-issued cryptocurrency to circumvent U. S. sanctions. SWIFT Removes Iran Amidst Renewed U. S. Sanctions During the weekend, Belgian interbank service provider, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced it was cutting off Iran from its financial messaging system. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:28 | |
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Ripple Taking Over? CEO Reveals Some Of the Largest Swift Enabled Banks Are Now Using Ripple’s Technology
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Singapore, Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse stated that most large banks which have been on SWIFT network are signing on with Ripple. This is only an indication that Ripple is taking over the business from the Society For World bank Interbank Financial Telecommunication provider, SWIFT. дальше »
2018-11-14 21:34 | |
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Ethereum Co-Founder: Blockchain Will Create More Wealth and Radically Change the Society
CoinSpeaker Ethereum Co-Founder: Blockchain Will Create More Wealth and Radically Change the Society Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin said that blockchain technology is able to change the mindset of the society. дальше »
2018-11-13 17:41 | |
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Open Heart Surgery Performed Via a Robot Causes a Patient’s Death
Any involvement by robots in our society will be scrutinized first and foremost. In the case of Stephen Pettitt, that scrutiny is more than warranted. His surgery was performed by a robot, causing Pettitt to die during the procedure. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:45 | |
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SWIFT Kicks Out Iran – One Of The 3 Cheapest Countries To Mine Bitcoin
The Society For Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has begun blocking access to international transfers for Iranian member banks as new US sanctions take effect. SWIFT: Block Is ‘Regrettable’ As Reuters originally reported, November 10 marks the first day of action which will see financial institutions cut off from SWIFT, which facilitates cross-border payment instructions to more than 200 countries. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:00 | |
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Joseph Lubin: “Blockchain Will Permeate Society More Than The Internet”
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin once again made clear his optimistic but cautious vision of the future of crypto. In an interview for the German news portal T3N, the also co-founder of Etherum expressed that blockchain technologies can redefine the future of technologies towards a more user-friendly orientation. дальше »
2018-11-12 23:42 | |
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We should all worry about corporate control of data
The information age has delivered innumerable wonders to us and continues to churn out astonishing innovations on a daily basis. The only reason that contemporary society enjoys such awesome technology and progress these days is that we can gleam so much insight from our data, particularly when we combine disparate datasets together and comb through them with analytics technology. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:49 | |
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Researcher behind Monero’s crypto system awarded prestigious prize
An Australian researcher has received a prestigious award from the nation’s top computer society, specifically for his pioneering contributions to anonymizing cryptocurrency transactions. Associate Professor Joseph Liu of Monash University has been named the Australian Computer Society’s (ACS) researcher of the year at its annual disruptor awards last week. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:29 | |
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SWIFT Refutes Ripple Rumors, Says it Can’t Integrate with RippleNet or XRP
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, SWIFT, which has been a giant global payment network for years, denies that it had any plans of collaborating with Ripple or integrate with the fintech company by utilizing any of its financial tools. дальше »
2018-11-7 14:10 | |
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This Day in Deals: Free headphones (with a Gear S3) to applaud the Stoughton Musical Society
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. Do you know what America’s oldest performing musical organization is? Any guesses? Nope, it’s not Guns N’ Roses. дальше »
2018-11-7 12:22 | |
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Facebook’s AI knows how likely you are to evacuate during a hurricane
Facebook AI Research (FAIR) recently conducted a big data study to determine whether social media ties play a role in people’s decision whether to evacuate affected areas during a hurricane. And, according to the research, those with the most “social capital” were more likely to heed official warnings and flee. дальше »
2018-11-6 02:28 | |
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Overstock’s Medici Land Governance to Use Blockchain with the Rwandan Government
16Rwandan Government Medici Land Governance (MLG) a subsidiary of Overstock just announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority (RLMUA) and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA). дальше »
2018-11-4 00:11 | |
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Twitter is sorry about that whole ‘Kill all Jews’ thing
Many New Yorkers awoke to a bit of a surprise when “Kill all Jews” briefly made an appearance in their Twitter sidebar. On a social network with a hate speech problem, it’s not unusual to see this type of content. дальше »
2018-11-3 22:58 | |
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3 Spooky Real-Life Use Cases for Crypto and Blockchain Technologies
November has begun, and Halloween is perhaps one of the events that society associates with this month. All things terrifying, cringy and spooky become normal for those who enjoy celebrating these holidays. дальше »
2018-11-2 18:01 | |
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Facebook Ad Library: Only 3 “Brexit” ads for whole month. Yeah, right!
Facebook may well look back on 2018 as its annus horribilis. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal in March, to a data breach affecting 29 million users in September, from accusations of fraud over misrepresentation of video viewing figures, to claims that it is destroying the very fabric of society, the social network’s reputation has suffered a battering. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:05 | |
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Facebook Ad Library: Only 3 ‘Brexit’ ads for whole month. Yeah, right!
Facebook may well look back on 2018 as its annus horribilis. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal in March, to a data breach affecting 29 million users in September, from accusations of fraud over misrepresentation of video viewing figures, to claims that it is destroying the very fabric of society, the social network’s reputation has suffered a battering. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:05 | |
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Social media mobs are worse for society than the people they shame
Back in 2013, Justine Sacco was getting ready to visit her family in South Africa, and before she boarded her flight, she made an insensitive joke on Twitter: “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. дальше »
2018-10-31 11:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency-Powered Floating Island Project Called off after Bear Market and Political Tensions
A floating island to be built off the coast of Tahiti canceled its ambitious plans to power its economy solely via cryptocurrency, reported RadioNZ on October 29, 2018. Cryptocurrency Cancelled After Promising Start After its announcement in July 2018, the Blue Frontier-led project made headlines for both its floating island and decentralized governance models planned for society. дальше »
2018-10-30 14:00 | |
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Blockchain Programmer Jimmy Song Says Bitcoin Will Improve Society More Than Government
Jimmy Song, a well-known Bitcoin Core developer, discussed with Chedder why Bitcoin would improve civilization more than compared to governments, NGOs, and charity. Song first introduced the fiat system and claimed that a great deal of money goes to large government and businesses. дальше »
2018-10-30 10:02 | |
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Analyzing How Society Will Use Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies In The Future
Lawrence Wintermeyer, a contributor at Forbes, interviewed Navroop Shadev, Economist and Fellow at MIT Connection Science. During the dialogue they had, they talked about virtual currencies and the future of the space 10 years after Bitcoin was created. дальше »
2018-10-29 02:53 | |
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Sweden’s e-Krona Cryptocurrency Project Prepares for Launch of Its Digital Fiat
The central bank of Sweden, Riksbank, has been toying with the idea of using the digital money for a while now, as it needs to adapt its increasingly cashless society. Because of this, the government is currently with plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called e-Krona. дальше »
2018-10-27 18:41 | |
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Wendy McElroy: In a Stateless Society Crypto is Law and Justice
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 5 In a Stateless Society, Crypto is Law and Justice The economic analysis of crime starts with one simple assumption: Criminals are rational. дальше »
2018-10-27 18:00 | |
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Blockchain Verification and Decentralized Subversion in Cambodia
Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:41 | |
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Bank Of Japan Acknowledges Bitcoin’s Presence, Admits Cryptos Could Diminish Financial Role
The deputy governor of the Bank of Japan, Masoyoshi Amamiya, has recently revealed how the banks view cryptos during a lecture meeting at the Japan Society of Monetary Economics. The banker has affirmed that it is debatable whether cryptos have any serious merit to improve the existing financial system. According to it, he does not […] дальше »
2018-10-24 07:04 | |
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Bank of Japan Admits Its Role Would Be ‘Sharply Reduced’ by Cryptocurrency
A top-level executive from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) revealed that the country’s central bank doesn’t plan to issue a digital currency. The BOJ justifies this decision by identifying major obstacles which prevent their further widespread adoption. дальше »
2018-10-24 21:00 | |
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This Google project visualizes the global effect of #MeToo’s first year
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. As #MeToo celebrates its first anniversary since going viral, and sexual assault continues to be at the forefront of political conversations around the world, finding new preventative solutions seems more pressing than ever. дальше »
2018-10-23 18:31 | |
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Former Russian Economics Minister Sees Huge Potential for Cryptocurrency
Herman Gref, the former Russian minister of economics and trade and the current CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, recently articulated his expectation that cryptocurrency will have a profoundly transformative effect upon society in coming decades. дальше »
2018-10-23 08:30 | |
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Sberbank CEO Sees Huge Potential for Cryptocurrency
Herman Gref, the former Russian minister of economics and trade and the current CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, recently articulated his expectation that cryptocurrency will have a profoundly transformative effect upon society in coming decades. дальше »
2018-10-23 08:30 | |
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto Anarchism and Civil Society – The Technology is the Revolution
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 3 Crypto Anarchism and Civil Society. The Technology is the Revolution. by Wendy McElroy Not only is democracy mystical nonsense, it is also immoral. дальше »
2018-10-20 18:00 | |
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2020 Presidential Candidate and Coin Center Director Testify Two Sides of the (Bit)coin
On October 11, 2018, two prominent figures spoke in front of the Senate Banking Committee to talk about cryptocurrency and how the future of both society and the digital currency will be intertwined. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:30 | |
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The earth’s fate isn’t on individuals — it’s on society
Following the 2015 Paris Agreement to hold the global increase in climate to below 2…
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2018-10-16 15:34 | |
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Brain Drone Racing – Control Drones With Your Mind
The technology industry has yielded many interesting innovative ventures which may change the face of our society altogether. When students begin controlling drones with their brain patterns, an interesting yet creepy situation is created. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:00 | |
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Litecoin Will Fly If It Makes The Most Of Social Media
The pursuit for cryptocurrency adoption seems to focus on three major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Indeed, this isn’t to disregard the likes of XRP and Stellar, both of which also provide a solid use in mainstream society, however in terms of worldwide societal adoption, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin tend to be the go-to currencies. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:30 | |
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Alibaba and Ant Financial’s Jack Ma Pays Bitcoin and Blockchain “Special Attention” Towards Cashless Society
Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Technology Will Be Key to a Cashless Society Jack Ma is a major name in the financial industry. He is the chairman of both Alibaba and Ant Financial, and he’s been named one of the most powerful people by Forbes. дальше »
2018-10-9 21:05 | |
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Unlocking the Full Potential of IoT Farming - [BTC Media Sponsor]
You don’t need to be an agriculture expert to see the writing on the wall. Current farming methods just aren’t working anymore for most farmers of the world. There are 2 billion smallholder farms managing fewer than five acres (PDF). дальше »
2018-10-9 20:10 | |
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Ivy League Yale To Back A $400 Million Crypto Fund
The ever prestigious Yale University, the third oldest institution of it’s kind in the United States, home to the illusive Skull & Bones society and now, home to a new investment into a promising new crypto fund that goes by the name of Paradigm. дальше »
2018-10-8 00:30 | |
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“Negative Interest” Is the Latest Government Scheme to Deter Saving
Sweden’s central bank is discussing introducing a controversial new measure that will further deter its citizens from saving. The oxymoronic “negative interest” on tax accounts is technically designed to stimulate the economy. дальше »
2018-10-7 12:50 | |
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Facebook is using your personal data, here’s why it’s fine
When the Cambridge Analytica scandal came out, it did more than just shake up Facebook, it stirred the conversation about privacy and brought it front and center. Privacy is a huge subject especially when it plays on the fear of losing it. дальше »
2018-10-6 15:30 | |
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University of Washington to Host Major Blockchain Event
On Saturday, Oct. 13, the University of Washington (UW) will host its first-ever UW Blockchain Expo, hosted by the college’s Blockchain Society. The conference offers a variety of incentives for people, and students, in particular, to attend the event. дальше »
2018-10-6 02:04 | |
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