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CNBC’s CryptoTrader host creates $10m relief fund to help startups affected by COVID-19
Ran Neuner, the host of CNBC’s CryptoTrader show, has created an emergency fund aimed at helping startups affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, Neuner said that the fund has raised $10 million so far, but that up to $100 million could be raised depending on the demand. дальше »
2020-3-25 03:30
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BitMEX may be about to add KYC, and that’s bearish for Bitcoin: traders explain why
BitMEX, the leading Bitcoin and crypto-asset derivatives exchange, has long played a central role in these nascent markets. The firm’s Bitcoin (XBT) perpetual swap — the infamous vehicle that allows traders to 100x leverage their capital in exchange for mind-blowing profits or a brutal margin call — just months ago passed $2 trillion in contracts […] The post BitMEX may be about to add KYC, and that’s bearish for Bitcoin: traders explain why appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-3-23 11:20
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Former Bakkt CEO accused of insider trading after attending a private January congressional hearing on Coronavirus
Junior United States Senator and former CEO of Bakkt Kelly Loeffler disclosed dumping millions of dollars worth of stock holdings in the days and weeks following a private senators-only briefing on the Coronavirus in late January, as reported by The Daily Beast. дальше »
2020-3-20 05:50
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TF Blockchain announces all day live-stream interviews with top crypto speakers
TF Blockchain, one of the leading blockchain and fintech conferences in the Pacific Northwest, recently announced that it postponed its conference due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, the organizers said that instead, they will be live streaming interviews with some top names in crypto. дальше »
2020-3-20 21:23
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Crypto trading bot founder: Lack of killer applications is the biggest obstacle to mainstream adoption
CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Anthony Xie. Xie is the founder of HodlBot, a tool that helps investors diversify their portfolios and automate their trading strategies. HodlBot is a customizable cryptocurrency trading bot that enables users to index the market, create custom portfolios, and automatically rebalance their cryptocurrency portfolios. дальше »
2020-3-19 16:00
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Crypto derivatives will be ‘five to 10 times larger’ than spot, says OKEx exec
OKEx has come a long way. From claims about fake trading volume to initiating socialized losses, it hasn’t always been an easy ride. Yet the young company’s slogan “it’s OK to be bold” forms its very ethos. дальше »
2020-3-19 20:00
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Judge slams Kleiman’s legal team for ‘excessive’ legal fees, orders Craig Wright to pay just $165,000
U. S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart has ordered Craig Wright to pay $165,000 in fees to Ira Kleiman’s legal team. The original sum requested by Roche Freedman exceeded $650,000, which the judge found to be “excessive” and “unreasonable”, as they were way higher than the relevant market rates in the state of Florida. дальше »
2020-3-18 16:23
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Remote vision: BlockDown 2020 delivers star names for online conference
This spring the crypto community will head online to participate in the first-ever BlockDown remote crypto conference and hear from visionary blockchain entrepreneurs and business leaders, including global music artist Akon, Co-Founder & Chairman of Akoin, Roger Ver, Executive Chairman of Bitcoin. дальше »
2020-3-18 00:32
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Trader warns institutions won’t ever invest in Bitcoin large-scale due to the overnight plunge
The Bitcoin price plummeted by 50 percent on March 12 in a steep sell-off, and one cryptocurrency trader said that it could eliminate the appetite of institutional investors to invest in the space at a large-scale. дальше »
2020-3-15 21:38
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Edward Snowden: ‘this is first time in a while I wanted to buy Bitcoin’ for this reason
American whistleblower Edward Snowden said that this is the first time in a while he wanted to buy Bitcoin. Snowden suggested that the Bitcoin price crash of more than 55 percent in a two-day span had “too little reason” for being such an intense correction in a short period of time. дальше »
2020-3-13 11:56
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Ripple’s CEO is up in arms over Bitcoin and Ethereum: here’s why
One key aspect that makes Bitcoin different from fiat currencies is that it is mined; those that want to mint BTC must put computational power to work and spend electricity to do so, which comes in stark contrast to fiat money, which can be infinitely printed and without much “work. дальше »
2020-3-5 05:02
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Multi-platinum artist Akon to launch upcoming “Akoin” cryptocurrency on Stellar network
Grammy-award winning artist and producer Akon is launching a crypto aimed at helping entrepreneurs and businesses within developing companies thrive, and has chosen to launch the utility token on the Stellar blockchain network. дальше »
2020-3-1 18:00
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Adam Back slams Vitalik Buterin, defends Bitcoin’s bullish stock-to-flow model
Bitcoin bulls have long been looking towards its stock-to-flow model as an accurate pricing model that forecasts that the crypto will see a tremendous near-term upside, with the model suggesting that a movement towards $100,000 could be looming on the horizon. дальше »
2020-2-28 21:42
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BTSE CEO talks benefits of a crypto “All In One” Order Book and his predictions for 2020 and beyond
CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Jonathan Leong, the CEO and co-founder of cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BTSE. BTSE was recently in the news for announcing it will move its operations from Dubai to the British Virgin Islands because of ongoing regulatory uncertainty. дальше »
2020-2-27 20:00
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Everipedia & Genius Co-Founder Mahbod Moghadam shares bold Bitcoin and crypto predictions for 2020 and beyond
CryptoSlate recently sat down with Mahbod Moghadam, the former co-founder and Chief Community Officer of Everipedia, and former co-founder of Rap Genius (now known as simply Genius), which he started in 2009 with Tom Lehman. дальше »
2020-2-20 15:00
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Craig Wright now claims Bitcoin is his intellectual property
Craig Wright claimed that Bitcoin is his intellectual property and that all of those that infringed on it (i. e. Bitcoin Core developers) are about to be legally prosecuted. The self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto outlined other equally ridiculous ideas in his blog post, including that all nodes and miners in the Bitcoin network are his personal agents. дальше »
2020-2-19 22:00
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Former eToro analyst Mati Greenspan announces launch of Quantum Economics
Quantum Economics, a money management and advisory company founded by former eToro senior analyst Mati Greenspan, has officially launched. In an exclusive press release shared with CryptoSlate, Greenspan said that Quantum Economics will feature a new service called “Analysis on Demand. дальше »
2020-2-18 17:00
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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao shows why it’s good to have your head in the Cloud
Ever since Binance appeared on the scene in 2017, its growth has been nothing short of astonishing. The crypto-to-crypto exchange that came from nothing became the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the speed of a bullet. дальше »
2020-2-18 13:02
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Crypto just lost its pro-Bitcoin candidate as Andrew Yang drops out of the U.S. presidential race
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, pro-crypto presidential candidate Andrew Yang has dropped out of the 2020 race after a “bitterly disappointing” outcome in the New Hampshire primary where he trailed in a dismal eighth place. дальше »
2020-2-13 14:30
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Acting legend William Shatner is crypto’s latest ally
Actor William Shatner, best known for his portrayal of Captain Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, is the latest celebrity to join the crypto bandwagon. Currently considering creating his own crypto-focused podcast, Shatner doesn’t shy away from sharing his thoughts on the industry—including labeling Craig Wright as a fraud. дальше »
2020-2-12 01:00
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Wikipedia founder confirms blockchain is of no use to him: “We already store data. In a database. It works well.”
On Friday, Feb. 7, CryptoSlate reported that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said Bitcoin SV offered “nothing for Wikipedia and that there is zero chance we would ever use it. ” Yesterday, he amplified the debate to include blockchain technology in general, arguing: “We already store data. дальше »
2020-2-11 15:44
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Why are some of Twitter’s biggest Bitcoin maximalists shilling Tron?
As crazy as it sounds, there are now Bitcoin maximalists (Bitcoiners) “shilling” Tron, the controversial cryptocurrency of enigmatic Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun. Yes, you read that right, some of Bitcoin’s biggest proponents are promoting an altcoin. дальше »
2020-2-10 03:38
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Mining company suing Bitmain, Kraken, Roger Ver over the Bitcoin hash wars sees case dismissed
After a year of appeals, a U. S. Court has dismissed a lawsuit against several Bitcoin Cash proponents, including Bitmain, Kraken, Bitcoin. com, and their respective owners and founders. The lawsuit, filed by Florida-based mining company UnitedCorp, alleged that the defendants colluded during the Bitcoin hash wars, which crashed BCH prices and decimated the company’s mining rewards. дальше »
2020-2-6 06:30
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Mining company suing Bitmain, Kraken, Roger Ver for the Bitcoin hash wars sees case dismissed
After a year of appeals, a U. S. Court has dismissed a lawsuit against several Bitcoin Cash proponents, including Bitmain, Kraken, Bitcoin. com, and their respective owners and founders. The lawsuit, filed by Florida-based mining company UnitedCorp, alleged that the defendants colluded during the Bitcoin hash wars, which crashed BCH prices and decimated the company’s mining rewards. дальше »
2020-2-6 06:30
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Craig Wright won’t share information about the bonded courier claiming he’s bound by the attorney-client privilege
The plaintiffs in the Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit claim that Wright unlawfully asserted attorney-client and various other defense privileges over 11,000 documents. The most dramatic attempt to avoid discovery was made when Wright claimed that the bonded courier that delivered the controversial private keys is an “attorney,” making his communications “privileged. дальше »
2020-2-5 21:00
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Wright won’t share information about the bonded courier claiming he’s bound by the attorney-client privilege
The plaintiffs in the Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit claim that Wright unlawfully asserted attorney-client and various other defense privileges over 11,000 documents. The most dramatic attempt to avoid discovery was made when Wright claimed that the bonded courier that delivered the controversial private keys is an “attorney,” making his communications “privileged. дальше »
2020-2-5 21:00
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Craig Wright plans on securing up to 6000 patents on blockchain technology in his war against BTC
Craig Wright has taken his war against Bitcoin quite seriously, as the controversial nChain scientist could have around 6000 patents on blockchain technology in the next few years. He claims he currently has already been granted between 100 and 200 patents, while nChain’s chairman Jimmy Nguyen said the company currently has around 800 pending applications. дальше »
2020-2-3 17:00
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Interview with Jelurida Director Lior Yaffe on the state of Nxt, Ardor, Ignis and what’s in store for the future of blockchain
Lior Yaffe is the Co-Founder and Director of Jelurida and has 20+ years of experience in design, development, and deployment of enterprise applications for large organizations. Lior has his B. A. дальше »
2020-2-3 12:22
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Lawsuit accuses Tron of illegal working environment and unethical business practices
Popular blockchain platform Tron has seen its fair share of controversy over the past few years, with critics often targeting the platform’s “hype first, product second” growth strategy as one that is harmful to the appearance of the entire crypto industry. дальше »
2020-2-2 01:00
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No, gold bug Peter Schiff’s Bitcoin wallet did not “corrupt”
If you were around on Crypto Twitter last week, you likely remember Peter Schiff—CEO of Euro Pacific Capital and a long-time skeptic of Bitcoin—was all the rage on the weekend; I opened up my timeline and Schiff’s name appeared again and again and again. дальше »
2020-1-23 10:17
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Roger Ver, Da Hongfei, Alex Mashinsky to speak at Istanbul Blockchain Week
Istanbul Blockchain Week has just announced the speaker line up for its Istanblock 2020 event. The conference, which will take place in April, will feature several prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Roger Ver, Da Hongfei, and Alex Mashinsky. дальше »
2020-1-23 21:46
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Craig Wright book gets dropped while he claims he’s ‘99.9999% certain’ he’ll get his BTC fortune
An Australian publisher has dropped a book titled “Behind the Mask: Craig Wright and the Battle for Bitcoin. ” Wright has been going around claiming he is “99. 9999 percent certain” that he will be able to take control of his alleged Bitcoin fortune, held in the notorious Tulip Trust. дальше »
2020-1-22 00:21
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Hodlonaut’s case with Craig Wright gets dismissed, new battle to take place in Norway
Hodlonaut has claimed a small, but significant victory against Craig Wright, as his libel case against the anonymous Twitter analyst has been dismissed by the High Court of Justice in the U. K. According to Hodlonaut, the legal battle will continue in Norway, as the court ruled the country had jurisdiction over the matter. дальше »
2020-1-16 17:42
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Why is “YouTube’s King” PewDiePie shilling Tron and BitTorrent?
Every single day, PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, publishes a video on Youtube to an audience of over 100 million “19-year-olds. ” Often, the content is gaming or meme related, with the Swedish content creator perusing Reddit or playing the latest horror game to create a cohesive video. дальше »
2020-1-16 20:19
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Craig Wright’s bonded courier arrives, but Kleiman says it’s just a list of 16,000 addresses
The bonded courier set to deliver the “key slices” necessary to unlock the encrypted files where Craig Wright’s alleged Bitcoin fortune lies has finally arrived, pushing BSV’s price upwards. дальше »
2020-1-16 15:00
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Does the Bitcoin SV Genesis upgrade support the narrative that Craig Wright is Satoshi?
Contentious Bitcoin Cash hard fork Bitcoin SV (BSV) has surged over 25% percent in the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s significant price increase has led to a parabolic rally which may result in all-time highs for BSV. дальше »
2020-1-14 17:00
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Craig Wright says there is a third Tulip Trust; what does this mean for Bitcoin?
On Jan. 6, Wright’s legal team produced a third, confidential Tulip Trust document in a lot of 428 new documents. The Kleiman estate requested a 10-day extension for Wright to provide redactions of the document, which caused Bitcoin SV to jump over 30 percent in one day. дальше »
2020-1-11 22:57
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What is pro-BTC and is it good for Bitcoin and crypto adoption?
The Bitcoin community — like many other online communities—is more often than not infatuated with memes and witty terms. “HODL,” “6.15 BTC,” and “The Halving Is Priced In” are likely some you’ve heard of — they appear on cryptocurrency-related social feeds time and time again, often in digital content as a punchline or to push […] The post What is pro-BTC and is it good for Bitcoin and crypto adoption? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-1-10 10:50
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Nakamowho? Blog by “Pro-Bitcoin” technologists bashed by BTC maximalists
If you’ve been on Crypto Twitter at all over the past 48 hours, you’ve likely realized that “Nakamoto,” the surname of pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is trending in our quirky corner of the Internet. дальше »
2020-1-6 11:00
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‘Fatal flaw’ set to destroy Bitcoin on Jan. 1, according to Craig Wright
Bitcoin could be living out its final hours today if you were to believe Craig Wright. The self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto said last year that there was a “fatal flaw” in Bitcoin which is set to completely destroy it, adding that “there won’t be any BTC by the end of next year. дальше »
2020-1-1 23:56
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CoinShares CSO: The rising popularity of Bitcoin derivatives means the 2020 halving won’t push its price up
The May 2020 Bitcoin halving might not have such a dramatic effect on Bitcoin’s price. According to Meltem Demirors, the chief strategy officer of CoinShares, the popularity of the Bitcoin derivatives market means that the price of the underlying asset is becoming less relevant, which will keep it in check even after the halving. дальше »
2019-12-28 00:39
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Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith denied bail on charges of conspiring with North Korea
Virgil Griffith, the head of Ethereum’s special projects division who was arrested on federal charges of conspiracy with North Korea, has been denied bail. According to the Inner City Press, the U. дальше »
2019-12-27 14:53
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Craig Wright’s lawyers object to court motions with weakest arguments yet
In the latest responses to motions and objections in the Kleiman case, Craig Wright’s legal team presented some of the weakest arguments seen in the trial. While one of the filings maintains the position that Wright was unable to comply with the court, the other claimed the plaintiff’s inability to pay the costs for the […] The post Craig Wright’s lawyers object to court motions with weakest arguments yet appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-25 12:42
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Final countdown: Craig Wright’s 1m BTC fortune to be unlocked in 9 days
Next week, Craig Wright is set to receive the keys for more than 1 million bitcoins, the crypto community is becoming impatient to see whether the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto will deliver on its promise. дальше »
2019-12-23 18:00
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Istanbul Blockchain Week’s flagship event ‘IstanBlock’ releases limited early bird tickets
Turkey’s most exclusive blockchain event — IstanBlock 2020 — launches its early bird ticket sale today, amid huge excitement across the region for the first speaker announcement, expected in the coming weeks. дальше »
2019-12-21 11:00
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Craig Wright produces a document explaining the origin of the name Satoshi Nakamoto
In an interview with Modern Consensus, Craig Wright showed a document explaining the origin of his alleged alias Satoshi Nakamoto. The blurry excerpt from an academic journal seemed timestamped to early 2008, but closer inspection showed that not only was the format wrong but that the entire date could have been photoshopped. дальше »
2019-12-20 21:00
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Billionaire’s grandson Bill Pulte wants to give Bitcoin to people in Africa
Bill Pulte, the heir to the Detroit real estate giant PulteGroup, has set his sights on sending Bitcoin to those in need living in Africa. Pulte, who gained popularity by giving out hundreds of thousands of dollars to strangers on Twitter, is big on Bitcoin and believes it could be used to fight poverty in […] The post Billionaire’s grandson Bill Pulte wants to give Bitcoin to people in Africa appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-20 20:00
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10 people that shaped the crypto industry in 2019
While the crypto industry aims to be as decentralized as possible, it still succumbs to the influence of just a handful of big names in the industry. Here are ten people whose actions and accomplishments, both exceptional and questionable, moved the market in 2019 and left a permanent footprint in the industry. дальше »
2019-12-19 16:30
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‘Silly judge’ remark could cost Craig Wright the Kleiman case
If the repeated perjury and overall outrageous conduct don’t cost Craig Wright the Kleiman case, insulting a judge will certainly do the trick. In the latest court filing, the Kleiman estate supported Judge Reinhart’s decision to sanction Wright, saying him admitting he lied to the court and calling Reinhard a “silly judge” showed that the […] The post ‘Silly judge’ remark could cost Craig Wright the Kleiman case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-19 10:24
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The Race to Bitcoin SegWit: Poloniex’s Justin Sun promises 2020 support, but will Binance fulfill its EOY 2019 promise?
If you’ve perused the annals of Bitcoin, you’ve likely heard the term “SegWit” or “Segregated Witness” mentioned many a time. SegWit, for those unaware, is a controversial scaling technology that effectively reduces the computational size of Bitcoin transactions, allowing for more transactions to be fit into each block and for users to send the cryptocurrency […] The post The Race to Bitcoin SegWit: Poloniex’s Justin Sun promises 2020 support, but will Binance fulfill its EOY 2019 promise? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-18 09:12
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