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NEM Cofounder Preaches Safety Is What Sets Them Apart From Ethereum
When a co-founder of a blockchain platform like NEM takes some light shots at Ethereum and smart contracts, in general, it’s gold! That is essentially what happened when Jeff McDonald, co-founder of NEM, had a sitdown with a journalist to talk about the difference between the NEM blockchain and Ethereum. дальше »
2018-9-24 19:29 | |
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How Cryptocurrency Mining Could Help to Minimize Energy Wastage
Concerns regarding the carbon footprint of the cryptocurrency mining industry continue to grow after it came to light that the power required to run the Bitcoin network exceeded that power consumption of entire countries. дальше »
2018-9-24 13:00 | |
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The Bitcoin Files Protocol Provides a BCH Secured File Storage System
This weekend the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) developers have announced another new feature to the Bitcoin Cash network called the Bitcoin Files Protocol (BFP). The first implementation of the file storage system has been added to the SLP version of the Electron Cash light client. дальше »
2018-9-24 00:25 | |
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Throwing light on Dogecoin [DOGE]
With the rate of success that Bitcoin and many other cryptos have achieved, new projects will keep coming out every day. Many altcoins and ICOs have been created into the market, with some even with high hopes of rivaling if not knocking down bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:22 | |
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3 Steps Bakkt Will Take to Become a ‘Regulated Institution,’ According to CEO
The CEO of Bakkt shed some light on the steps it will take to differentiate itself on the market and become a regulated financial institution. Physically Delivered Bitcoin Via Regulated Infrastructure In a blog post of September 18, Kelly Loeffler, CEO at Bakkt, revealed the project’s intended steps to address the “unique requirements of regulated institutions, their clients and stakeholders. дальше »
2018-9-19 18:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKCoin Expands U.S. Offerings with Five New Coins
Following a successful launch in California only a few months ago, the U. S. branch of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is adding five new coins to its listings. Those coins include Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Stellar lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and 0x (ZRX). дальше »
2018-9-20 16:49 | |
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Bitfinex’s EOSfinex to Launch in Beta in Late September
The launch of the much-awaited EOS-powered crypto exchange EOSfinex is slated for late September. In a post, Bitfinex announced that it would unveil the beta version of EOSfinex during the Blockchain Live event in London. дальше »
2018-9-17 17:29 | |
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Lightning Labs Releases Redesigned and Optimized Desktop App
An alpha version of the new Lightning desktop app has been released. The application includes a redesigned and optimized backend for light clients, as well as a simplified interface for users with little to no cryptocurrency experience. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:22 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Monero Is Hard to Beat (and Hard to Scale)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-15 20:21 | |
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Paragon Continues Its Push to Bring Cannabis and Cryptocurrencies Out of the Dark
Paragon, the blockchain company behind Paragon coin, has taken a huge step in bringing cannabis-sector-related companies into the light. It announced the opening of its new coworking space in Los Angeles called ParagonSpace. дальше »
2018-9-15 17:29 | |
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Huobi Enters Japanese Market With BitTrade Acquisition
Huobi Japan Holding Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade, marking the top-three exchange’s formal entry into the Japanese market. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:25 | |
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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed
University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:07 | |
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Public Anger Forces Bank CFO to Quit Over Huge Money Laundering Affair
Bank executives rarely get punished for their misdeeds, leading to many people distrusting the entire banking system as plagued with widespread corruption. But once in a while someone has to bite the bullet. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:10 | |
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Winklevoss’ Gemini Dollar a ‘Solid’ Bridge That ‘Will Span Decades,’ Says Charlie Shrem
Shortly after New York regulators gave the green light to Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss’ stable coin, Charlie Shrem shares his two cents on the matter. He thinks the cryptocurrency represents the “Golden Gate Bridge” in the field. дальше »
2018-9-12 10:30 | |
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Ripple and R3 Reach Settlement in Year-Long Court Case
A year-old legal battle between two of the crypto industry’s leading organizations is coming to a close. After a volley of countersuits that had the companies jumping from courthouse to courthouse, Ripple and R3 have brokered a settlement that will put the drama to rest. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:26 | |
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Gemini and Paxos Both Launch Stablecoins on Ethereum Blockchain
Two crypto companies, Gemini Trust and Paxos, got a green light from a New York state regulator to launch their own stablecoins pegged 1:1 to the U. S. dollar. New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) gave an okay to Gemini Trust, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, to launch Gemini Dollar (GUSD). дальше »
2018-9-11 01:58 | |
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Tron [TRX] Price Remains Above Lows Amid Market Crash
With many coins approaching their 2018 lows amid this most recent crash, Tron has remained above its important support levels and formed higher highs and higher lows. Some weeks ago Tron hit its lows for the year near $0. дальше »
2018-9-8 16:35 | |
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Trump’s New SEC Commissioner Means Bitcoin ETF ‘Will’ Happen
A Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) “will” happen following the appointment of new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head Elad Roisman, an anonymous analysis claims. Road To Green Light ‘May Begin’ With Roisman Following the Senate’s decision to approve Trump pick Roisman to be SEC commissioner, the US regulator now features a senior line-up which should overwhelmingly back a Bitcoin ETF – “at some point. дальше »
2018-9-6 21:00 | |
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‘Those in the Know’ Believe Cryptocurrencies will Turn Around in November
Bitcoin is flashing bullish signs. In light of the September 30 SEC decision on the VanEck/ SolidX Bitcoin-ETF, a growing number of experts forecast that November will mark a final turnaround in cryptocurrency prices. дальше »
2018-9-5 16:00 | |
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10K Bitcoin Prediction To Come To Light?
A few outstanding CEOs have been discussing where the crypto market could be heading as we enter the closing months of 2018. Bobby Lee, the co-founder of BTCC predicted that Bitcoin could surpass the $60,000 mark within the next coming years and that it will reach a total circulation value of $1 trillion. дальше »
2018-9-5 13:30 | |
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Eminem’s Latest Album Kamikaze Name-Checks Bitcoin
Multi-award winning rap artist Eminem has just released his latest album, Kamikaze. On one of the tracks, collaborator Royce Da 5’9′ mentions Bitcoin in a light that is rare to see. Bitcoin Takes Another Step Towards Mainstream Acceptance Since the bull market of 2017, both news coverage and mentions of Bitcoin in popular culture have increased. дальше »
2018-9-2 01:00 | |
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John McAfee on Bitcoin Mining and Bear Market Psychology: True Growth is Coming
John McAfee, a bitcoin enthusiast has spoken up about bitcoin and it may just be what bitcoin needs in light of the recent price fluctuations that may be impacting investor’s perception of security. Investors may also feel more confident due to McAfee’s most recent statement, which is that he perceives that a bull market is […] дальше »
2018-9-1 21:47 | |
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Indian Authorities Nab High-Profile Bitcoin Scammers
As India still remains uncertain regarding its regulatory framework for digital currency operations, a number of high-profile fraud cases involving Bitcoin have come to light. Police authorities from the Indian State of Chandigarh recently arrested Amit Bharadwaj for his role in a multicrore Bitcoin scam, reports local publication The Indian Express. дальше »
2018-8-27 04:00 | |
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True Crypto Adoption: SEC Bitcoin ETF Denials to be Re-Reviewed, a Deeper Meaning and Signaling?
It's been a very interesting couple of days that clash somewhat with the otherwise demoralizing couple of months. The last few days have seen a number of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that were otherwise banking on a quick green light for their proposals by the Securities and Exchange Commission. On August 22nd, the SEC […] дальше »
2018-8-26 19:04 | |
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SEC Will Review Wednesday Decision to Reject BTC-ETF Proposals
The SEC has decided to review yesterday’s orders denying approval of numerous Bitcoin exchange traded funds. Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? In what is sure to be surprising news for all, the U. дальше »
2018-8-24 07:00 | |
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Hiding Bitcoin Cash in Pictures With the New Pixel Wallet App
There’s been a lot of development since the last Bitcoin Cash (BCH) upgrade this past May. Now, this week a unique light client called Pixel Wallet has launched, allowing people to send BCH transactions within in an image. дальше »
2018-8-23 00:45 | |
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China: Bitcoin Heist Attackers Steal $87 Million, Country’s Largest Crypto-Theft
Chinese police have arrested three men in connection with a massive $87 million theft worth of Bitcoin after suspicions of the trio’s hacking into local computer networks came to light, according to local news outlet SCMP. дальше »
2018-8-21 00:00 | |
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Hawaii’s Latest Bitcoin Scam
Customers of energy providers in Hawaii are the latest victims of a scam that has been designed to extort Bitcoin from victims. It’s a typical example of how cryptocurrencies can be used to illicit money out of unsuspecting victims, by using a cloak of anonymity to make the scammer seem legitimate. дальше »
2018-8-20 13:30 | |
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Ignore Today’s Bitcoin Market, The Best Is Yet To Come
It’s hard to view the markets with any optimism at the moment. Hardly surprising after months of constant declines, either way, we can’t let pessimism get the better of us. The markets will recover from this, it’s just a matter of time. дальше »
2018-8-17 13:00 | |
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Michelle Mone’s ICO Ends in Disarray as Equi Capital Fiasco Turns Ugly
Equi Capital’s ICO has ended in acrimony, with bounty hunters claiming to have been offered a pittance of what they were promised. The project is led by Baroness Michelle Mone, who describes herself as “one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated entrepreneurs”. дальше »
2018-8-17 02:05 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Charge Ahead Despite Second Bitcoin ETF Rejection
Undaunted by the SEC’s second Bitcoin ETF proposal rejection, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss appear to be charging full steam ahead with their cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, Gemini. For the twin brothers, the commission’s green light may have granted Gemini the largest rush of institutional capital seen in this industry. дальше »
2018-8-14 18:00 | |
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How a Finnish millionaire lost $35M worth of Bitcoin in a gambling scam
Is your cryptocurrency portfolio looking a little light lately? That’s nothing compared to one Finnish investor, who lost 5,500 Bitcoin ($35 million) to an investment scam this year. Bangkok Post reports that businessman Aarni Otava Saarimaa was approached by a group who sought to link him up with some hot investments: shares in a few high-profile companies and a cryptocurrency called Dragon Coin. дальше »
2018-8-13 13:05 | |
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New Bill Proposes 5% Tax on Crypto Incomes in Ukraine
A draft law prepared by deputies and representatives of the industry aims to introduce light taxation of crypto incomes in Ukraine. Businesses and individuals will be required to pay 5% on their profits from trading and mining cryptocurrencies when exchanged to fiat. дальше »
2018-8-10 00:25 | |
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Pantera Capital CEO Says Investors ‘Overreacting’ to Bitcoin ETF Delay
Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, calls for calm in light of the delayed SEC decision on Bitcoin ETF. In a continuing saga between investors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dan Morehead calls for long-term thinking. дальше »
2018-8-9 11:00 | |
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Here’s Why VanEck SolidX Bitcoin ETF Delay by the SEC is a GOOD News
Why SEC's Decision to Extend the Deadline For First-Ever Bitcoin ETF Approval is a GOOD Thing Take a deep breathe for all of those who sold in the past 24 hours due to this ‘soft' news. The age old adage “gone but never forgotten” could be used here in the same light as “delayed not […] дальше »
2018-8-9 06:00 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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There’s More to Cryptoassets than just Cryptocurrency
Since the creation and release of Bitcoin by Satoshi Nakamoto nearly a decade ago, quite many blockchain developers have been inspired by the success of the pioneer cryptoasset and have gone ahead to create several cryptoassets that fall under categories such as utility cryptoassets, security cryptoassets, and others we shall shed more light on shortly. дальше »
2018-8-6 14:00 | |
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Hodler’s Digest, July 29-August 5: Both Kim Kardashian and the Operator of the New York Stock Exchange Get Into Bitcoin
Nobel Prize winning economist thinks that the crypto markets could easily “collapse,” Kim Kardashian gets in Bitcoin with some light gambling--check out this week’s Hodler’s Digest
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UBS: Bitcoin Must Reach $213,000 to Surpass US Dollar
Unfazed by Bitcoin’s extended correction, the most devout crypto faithful maintain that Satoshi’s peer-to-peer digital currency may one day replace the dollar. According to UBS, the largest Swiss banking institution in the world, this prophecy won’t come to light any time soon. дальше »
2018-8-3 14:00 | |
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UBS: Bitcoin Must Reach $213,000 to Rival US Dollar
Unfazed by Bitcoin’s extended correction, the most devout crypto faithful maintain that Satoshi’s peer-to-peer digital currency may one day replace the dollar. According to UBS, the largest Swiss banking institution in the world, this prophecy won’t come to light any time soon. дальше »
2018-8-3 14:00 | |
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Ethereum [ETH]’s Vitalik Buterin shrugs off need for Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs, market is resilient
The last week was filled with speculation, despair, and relief for Bitcoin [BTC] investors. The market went on a rollercoaster ride on the coattails of ETF speculation. However, even as news of the Winklevoss Twins’ ETF proposal being rejected drove the price down, the market quickly showed resilience and regained past prices. In the light […] дальше »
2018-7-31 16:24 | |
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Bodhi Bets on the Decentralized Prediction Marketplace
As with brick-and-mortar industries that are slowly fading away to the globalism of the online world, so too will the traditional prediction market industry have to innovate to keep up with the sheer efficiency, reliability and security that the decentralized prediction markets promise to bring. дальше »
2018-7-31 15:58 | |
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