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In Fintech, Fiat and Crypto Worlds Are Converging
Crypto firms and banks are partnering at scale, part of the broader democratization of payments systems around the world. дальше »
2020-6-18 16:14
Venezuela Is a Testing Ground for Digital Dollarization (and Zelle Doesn’t Like It)
With their economy crumbling from hyperinflation, Venezuelans are finding new workarounds to get hold of digital dollars. дальше »
2020-6-17 19:47
Bitcoin Doesn’t Take Sides: Why Apolitical Solutions Are the Internet’s Future
Companies that take political stances are in a never-ending war with public opinion. Bitcoin doesn’t take sides and that's why it wins, says our columnist. дальше »
2020-6-10 16:08
The Crypto Community Needs to Stand Up and Fight Racism
While the CEOs of Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase show solidarity with Black Lives Matter, crypto's big names have often been silent. дальше »
2020-6-10 15:59
Your Property Rights Should Extend to Social Media
It's time for internet users to assert their rights as content owners, rather than giving up free material to platforms like Google and Facebook, says our columnist. дальше »
2020-6-10 17:58
Why Collaboration Is Vital in the Cryptocurrency Space
The cryptocurrency industry is growing at a rapid pace, but there’s still a long way to go. With a market cap of around $275 billion, crypto is dwarfed by traditional assets like gold ($8 trillion) and the global stock market (around $90 trillion as of 2019). дальше »
2020-6-6 13:20
How a Fatal Weakness Forced Libra to Capitulate
While Bitcoin created an alternative financial system independent of government, Libra’s architecture depends on the existing fiat currency system – and on the whims of the governments that control it. дальше »
2020-6-3 16:35
Bitcoin Is a Big Opportunity for Investors in the Debt-Fueled Roaring Twenties
With interest rates for government debt near zero, or negative, the fixed income asset class has disappeared. The investment case for Bitcoin just gets stronger. дальше »
2020-6-2 18:16
To Get Serious About Decentralization, We Need to Measure It
Blockchains aim to democratize influence and control, broadening access to capital and data. But we lack metrics to whether projects achieve decentralization. дальше »
2020-5-31 21:40
What Goldman Gets Wrong About Bitcoin (From Someone Who Used to Work There)
Goldman's bitcoin research is wrong in key respects. But, as with J.K Rowling, the fault may lie with bitcoiners for not communicating clearly, says an ex-GS staffer. дальше »
2020-5-29 20:18
Look to Design, Not Laws, to Protect Privacy in the Surveillance Age
In the smart home era, we need to take privacy protection into our own hands, says the co-founder of IoTeX. Privacy laws won't help us. дальше »
2020-5-27 21:31
To See Libra’s Potential, Look at the Philippines, Not the US
Some have written off Libra as a watered-down project. But you can see its potential in places where Facebook use is high and payment standards are low. дальше »
2020-5-27 19:08
Central Bank Digital Currencies Need Decentralization
To reap the full benefits of digital currencies, central bankers need to consider decentralizing some authority, say the authors of a new report. дальше »
2020-5-25 16:00
What I Learned the First Time I Lost a Million Dollars
It doesn't take long to learn how to trade, but it takes a lifetime to learn how to manage risk, says Jeff Dorman, CIO at Arca. дальше »
2020-5-21 19:39
Facebook’s Toothless Oversight Board Has Lessons for Blockchain
Facebook's new "oversight" board includes impressive names, but its formal powers are necessarily limited. There are learnings for blockchain governance. дальше »
2020-5-21 17:16
What We Can Learn From Telegram’s Token Troubles
Telegram's success blinded investors to the risks inherent in building blockchains and raising a token sale, says a long-time observer. дальше »
2020-5-2 20:46
CBDCs Come in Many Forms – Here’s a Quick Guide
Dozens of central banks are piloting digital currencies. George Calle, of R3, takes us through the various project types. дальше »
2020-5-1 21:23
How Blockchains Become Great Big Garbage Patches for Data
Far from making blockchains more convenient, unlimited block size and zero fees render them less reliable, says Nic Carter. дальше »
2020-4-30 20:30
The Rise of ASICs: A Step-by-Step History of Bitcoin Mining
The machines that maintain the Bitcoin network have undergone rapid technological development. Here's a detailed look at that evolution and at what might lie ahead. дальше »
2020-4-27 12:43
3D Printing Could Help Now, Except for the IP Issues
Next time there's a crisis, let's make sure we have the ability to manufacture basic plastic goods, like PPE, says consultant Cathy Barrera. дальше »
2020-4-16 20:19
How to Protect Your Online Privacy While Working From Home
Tips from a privacy professional about staying safe online during coronavirus. дальше »
2020-4-5 15:55
Looking for a Safe Haven Digital Asset? Try Gold
Gold has traditionally been a safe place to invest during market turmoil. Now there's an even better version: tokenized gold, says the CEO of Smart Valor, a European exchange. дальше »
2020-4-5 19:05
Looking for a Halving Payday? Quick Wins in Investing Are Rare
Miracle returns in investing seldom materialize. Beware excessive expectations for the bitcoin halving. дальше »
2020-4-2 11:00
How Financial Models Could Move Bitcoin’s Price After the Halving
If history is a guide, financial models forecasting the post-halving bitcoin price are just as likely to shape the future as predict it. дальше »
2020-4-2 17:00
This Unstable Moment Is a Chance for Crypto to Go Mainstream
Crises create opportunities for renewal. This is a moment for cryptocurrencies to reinvent money and the financial system. дальше »
2020-3-26 23:39
4 Reasons Central Banks Should Launch Retail Digital Currencies
Central banks have four good reasons to adopt digital currency: financial stability, identity management, inclusion and consumer protection. дальше »
2020-3-22 16:24
Bitcoin’s Ransomware Problem Won’t Go Away
By the end of 2019, at least $128 million in bitcoin had been paid to ransomware hackers. That's not good optics for a payment system. дальше »
2020-3-17 15:34
Defining Cryptocurrency Is the Best Way to Kill It
We should stop trying to classify cryptocurrency as a beast from another planet. Rather, we just need to accept it as the future of money. дальше »
2020-3-13 15:40
Crypto Needs a Rational Value Investing Model
Until the value investing revolution led by Graham and Dodd, investors often gambled rather than invest rationally. Crypto has yet to go through a similar change, but it's started, says Arca CIO Jeff Dorman. дальше »
2020-3-10 12:00
The Dangerous Truth About India’s Cryptocurrency Verdict
An only-partial court victory and the possibility of legislation banning crypto mean the industry’s legal status in India remains vulnerable. дальше »
2020-3-8 13:10
With Freedom at Stake, More Hongkongers See Bitcoin’s Unique Value
Before the recent protests, explaining bitcoin's value proposition to Hongkongers was tricky, says local resident Leo Weese. Now more people appreciate censorship resistance. дальше »
2020-3-6 17:31
Tron’s Takeover of Steemit Is Internet History Repeating Itself
Tron's takeover of Steemit is part of a trend: the takeover of decentralized networks by companies that put their own interests ahead of their users. дальше »
2020-3-6 15:10
India’s Supreme Court Ruling Is a Win for the Whole Blockchain Industry
With India's Supreme Court overturning a ban on cryptocurrencies, the blockchain industry has a large new resource of customers and developers. дальше »
2020-3-5 23:29
U.S. Stock Market Plunges Into Correction as Goldman Sachs Predicts Further Drop
U.S. stock markets have formally entered a correction, with Goldman Sachs predicting further falls if the coronavirus continues to spread. The post U.S. Stock Market Plunges Into Correction as Goldman Sachs Predicts Further Drop appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-27 20:08
CoinDesk’s New Opinion Section: The Future of the Financial System Is Up for Debate
Announcing CoinDesk’s new opinion section, a place for discussion on the future of money and all the interesting questions that surround crypto and blockchain as ideas. дальше »
2020-2-19 22:46
When Corporations Violate Privacy, They Do Concrete Harm
There are tangible safety implications to consumer privacy violations, says Lindsey Barrett of Georgetown Law. дальше »
2020-2-16 14:30
Bitcoin and Ethereum, Permissionless Money and Finance Dominate Crypto
Two trends are pushing crypto forward—Bitcoin and its promise of permissionless money, and Ethereum and its promise of permissionless finance, said the State of Crypto report. Both the store-of-value and...The post Bitcoin and Ethereum, Permissionless Money and Finance Dominate Crypto appeared first on Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2020-2-6 23:00
During WEF Davos, George Soros announced the fight against climate change and authoritarian governments
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, representatives of the Coinstelegram Fund Co-Founder Alexander Belov and CEO of Coinstelegram agency Anna Tutova attended a private dinner with George Soros and learned his personal opinion about the most important world challenges. дальше »
2020-1-29 21:50
DeFi is Blockchain’s Killer App
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is positioned to unite fragmented ecosystems and unlock billions of dollars in idle potential, ushering in another era of crypto innovation. The Promises of the Revolution Blockchain and cryptocurrencies brought promises of a new, decentralized, utopian world free from central banks, government, and censorship. дальше »
2020-1-10 09:26
[Op-Ed] The curse of permabulls: Why you need to stop listening to Bitcoin maximalists
Those new to the crypto industry often find themselves torn between two extreme views. With a war going on between those shilling Bitcoin’s supremacy and those rooting for its demise, which party should you listen to? How Bitcoin divided the world Envisioned as the ultimate solution to the problem of global currencies, Bitcoin is regarded […] The post [Op-Ed] The curse of permabulls: Why you need to stop listening to Bitcoin maximalists appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-19 23:31
Instilling trust in a decentralized financial infrastructure
By Vincent Chok & Glenn Woo Trust, in the traditional finance context, used to lie in the hands of people. For instance, customers would have a personal relationship with a bank manager, who would be entrusted with their assets, and in turn, would be trusted to take out a loan. дальше »
2019-12-12 12:11
How Many More Birthdays Until Bitcoin Wins?
On the white paper's 11th anniversary, we face a question: How much longer until bitcoin becomes like Twitter or Linux, something you use every day? дальше »
2019-11-1 21:00
Just putting it out there: Please Netflix, don’t kill TV
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions we form about it. You can read the rest of the articles in this series here. дальше »
2019-10-13 11:23
Here’s the game I expect to see bundled with the PS5
Sony has begun drawing the curtain back next-generation PlayStation console, in an agonizingly slow manner. Today it revealed some details about the hardware we’ll be seeing when the console launches holiday 2020 — but not, frustratingly, what kinds of games we can expect to see. дальше »
2019-10-9 03:52
Apple Arcade is everything I wanted for mobile gaming
Apple Arcade launched yesterday, alongside iOS 13, and while I’ve only used it for a short while, I think I can say this is the kind of mobile gaming I want, now and forever. For starters, this is a price I can actually stomach. дальше »
2019-9-21 03:13
Now that MoviePass is dead, can we please start funding sensible businesses?
Ding dong, the completely unsustainable witch is dead. As we reported earlier today, MoviePass is shutting down. It leaves behind a few now-useless cards, and several major VC funds out of pocket to the tune of $68. дальше »
2019-9-14 04:18
Is ASIC-resistant cryptocurrency even possible?
It’s about remembering the people who were there in the beginning. All the cryptocurrency in the world traces its origins to raw mathematics — if you can solve complicated math problems faster than anyone else, then you stand to profit. дальше »
2019-8-26 10:28
I’m scared shitless of my new robot colleague
There’s a new member in our editorial team: Satoshi Nakaboto. Usually I get along great with my colleagues, we joke, we share our Monday blues, and braid each other’s hair — but Satoshi is… different. дальше »
2019-8-21 16:20
Crypto Twitter Unwraps Latest 'Faketoshi' Claim
The ever-enthusiastic crypto Twitter was quick to point out a laundry list of inconsistencies in the language used throughout three blog posts from the latest person claiming to be the real Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-8-20 19:41
Just putting it out there: I still buy MP3s
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions we form about it. One of my biggest sources of inner turmoil is how I consume music: I still buy MP3s. дальше »