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Figure Tech Debuts $1 Billion Blockchain Loan Facility in Partnership with Jefferies and WSFS Banking Services
According to a press release issued May 9, 2019, Figure Technologies in conjunction with Jefferies and WSFS Banking Services recently completed a $1 billion asset-based loan facility on the Provenance blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:00 | |
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Craig Wright’s evidence he’s Satoshi in unredacted court documents is a “lazy copy-paste job”
A filing showing the list of addresses that were supposed to prove that controversial figure Craig Wright was, in fact, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been unsealed. Deeper inspection of the list, however, showed that the blocks Wright claims to have mined are merely a “lazy copy-paste from the blockchain,” researchers from Wizsec Security found. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:14 | |
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ConsenSys Founder, Joe Lubin: “Ethereum (ETH) a Better Currency than Bitcoin (BTC)”
Joe Lubin, a prominent figure in Ethereum and the cryptocurrency community as well, appeared on Tom Shaughnessy of Delphi Digital (DelphiDigital. io) podcast to discuss Ethereum, Bitcoin and other topics affecting the blockchain industry today. дальше »
2019-5-7 18:36 | |
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John McAfee Pauses Plan To Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s Identity
John McAfee, a popular figure within the tech and cryptocurrency sector told Bloomberg that he has spoken with Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. He added that he plans to reveal the identity of the person. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:29 | |
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How Crypto Investor Stupidity Helped One Hacker Swipe $7 Million
By CCN: Years ago, a thief had a simple idea: figure out a way to guess Ethereum private keys and write software to sweep the crypto funds from the blockchain. Guessing the 72-character private key is no small feat – your odds are about 1 in 115 quattuorvigintillion. дальше »
2019-4-23 20:30 | |
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MiningFriendly: Cryptomining Into The Future
Cryptomining is the process whereby cryptocurrency transactions are verified and added as new blocks on the decentralized ledger known as the Blockchain. Mining cryptocurrencies is a costly business, in terms of energy usage. дальше »
2019-3-28 09:04 | |
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UK Blockchain Startup CryptoKaiju Launches 2nd Generation Ethereum-Powered Crypto Collectibles
UK-based blockchain startup CryptoKaiju has announced the launch of its second generation, Ethereum-powered crypto collectibles. Called Jaiantokoin, the new collectible follows in the footsteps of 2018’s inaugural figure, Genesis, the world’s first vinyl toy to be fully traceable on a public blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-28 21:55 | |
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There’s a Niche Market Where Bitcoin Can Beat Visa and MasterCard: Peter Todd
The recent 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo witnessed an interesting panel discussion on Bitcoin’s possible rivals in the long run. Instead of narrowing down its focus on possible competitions emanating from other cryptocurrencies, the panel made an attempt to figure Bitcoin’s long-term potential as a financial instrument. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:59 | |
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Bitcoin Expertise ‘Exploding’ Among Insurance Professionals in 2019: Study
Bitcoin and blockchain expertise in the insurance industry has “exploded” over the past two years, and insurers who ignore blockchain technology do so at their own peril, according to a new report from Aite Group, a global research and advisory firm. дальше »
2019-3-24 20:00 | |
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Here’s how much ‘Bitcoin Twitter’ loves presidential candidate Andrew Yang
The hype surrounding the US presidential election in 2020 is growing palpable, and one candidate, Andrew Yang, is getting significant attention from the cryptocurrency community. Yang, of the Democratic Party, is absolutely the favorite of internet memelords, but he isn’t the only one appealing to the blockchain crowd. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:13 | |
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Kakao Follows $90M ICO With Fresh $90M Funding Goal
South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp has seen major success during its private initial coin offering (ICO) and will raise more funds this week. Kakao Doubles Down As Bloomberg reported March 10, Kakao, which confirmed it has raised $90 million from token sales, wants to double the figure to $180 million — and could even do so this week. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:00 | |
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Study Forecasts $2.9 Billion Blockchain Expenditure for 2019
In a press release published March 4, 2019, the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast worldwide spending on blockchain solutions to be roughly around $2. 9 billion in 2019, an impressive surge of 88. дальше »
2019-3-6 20:00 | |
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Blockchain-based Home Equity Firm Nabs $65 Million in Funding
Figure, a blockchain-based home equity founded by Mike Cagney, has received $65 million funding, as reported on February 27, 2019. Follow the Money SoFi has been making headlines in the crypto world recently. дальше »
2019-3-2 14:00 | |
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Ex-Social Finance CEO’s Blockchain Startup ‘Figure’ To Venture Into Banking With $65 Million Funding Round
Ex-Social Finance CEO’s Blockchain Startup To Get Into Banking The ex-CEO of Social Finance Inc. , Mark Cagney, has opened a blockchain startup called Figure recently and now he’s ready to sail banking again with his new company. дальше »
2019-2-28 22:24 | |
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Billionaire Warren Buffett Remains Clueless About Bitcoin, Calls It ‘Delusional’
Warren Buffet has blasted bitcoin again, calling it a “delusion. ” Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, he said: “Bitcoin has no unique value at all. It doesn’t produce anything. You can stare at it all day and no little bitcoins come out. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:21 | |
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Crypto Stats To Bear In Mind: Top Blockchain Facts And Figure Metrics To Consider For 2019
When it comes to Blockchain technology, it has been innovating at a truly rapid pace. Along with the underlying rate of innovation that we are seeing, there is a respective increase in the rate of adoption that comes from companies of varying scales, as well as from individuals interested in blockchain within the space. Along […] дальше »
2019-2-22 15:11 | |
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Bitcoin Transactions Per Second Approaching All-Time High
Bitcoin transaction rate is currently at its highest level since December 2017 despite the 14-month long bear market. With transaction per second on the rise, the top-ranked cryptocurrency is also experiencing a resurgence in both actual use, especially in emerging markets, and interest as seen in the latest Google search trends. дальше »
2019-2-21 22:00 | |
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Can Blockchain Regulate Technology or How Will Technology Better Blockchain?
Can Technology Regulate the Blockchain Space? Governments and regulatory agencies are trying to figure out how to regulate the cryptocurrency market. Blockchain technology shouldn’t be difficult to regulate. дальше »
2019-2-19 20:56 | |
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Top 3 Worst US States for Bitcoin Regulation
Delayed Bitcoin ETFs, subpoenas, and blockchain businesses forced to close, Bitcoin regulation in the U. S. is hardly encouraging innovation. If you’re looking for friendly pastures for your cryptocurrency company, avoid these three states at all costs. дальше »
2019-2-14 00:00 | |
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Facebook Quietly Acquires its First Blockchain Startup, Chainspace
News reaching Ethereum World News from Cheddar indicate that facebook has made its first acquisition of a blockchain startup company. The team at the social media giant has quietly acqui-hired the team behind Chainspace: a smart contracts platform. дальше »
2019-2-5 16:46 | |
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Satoshi’s Vision ‘Not a New VISA’ But An Alternative to Banks, Says Dan Held
Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto wanted it to be an “alternative to banks,” not a “new VISA,” cryptocurrency veteran and former Blockchain executive Dan Held has said. What’s In A ‘Vision’? In a series of tweets January 14, Held became the latest well-known figure to take issue with pundits who claim Bitcoin’s intended purpose is primarily as a currency for payments. дальше »
2019-1-16 05:00 | |
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Blockchain Shouldn’t Be an Enemy to the U.S. Federal Reserve
Despite most central banks being reluctant to turn to blockchain technology, major institutions such as the U. S. Federal Reserve should figure out the implications of such distributed ledger technologies and how to adapt to them, economist Eswar Prasad argued in a Financial Times article on January 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-4 04:00 | |
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Neutrino: A Privacy-Preserving Light Wallet Protocol
Lightning is all the rage these days and, while it's an exciting development, users currently have to have a full node running in order to transact in it. In this article, I'm going to introduce Neutrino, a new protocol for light clients to get the data that they need while preserving privacy and without trusting a central server. дальше »
2019-1-4 21:11 | |
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In Which Ideas Is the Crypto Community Storing its “Hopium” for 2019?
The year 2018 has arguably been one the most volatile for the crypto community. While bitcoin and altcoins enjoyed a total market cap of more than $800 billion in January 2018, the figure hovers around $130 billion at year’s end. дальше »
2018-12-31 08:00 | |
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Syncing Data Between Bitcoin Nodes Is About to Get Easier
Minisketch is a new solution that’s trying to solve an old problem. Spearheaded by Blockstream co-founder Pieter Wuille, Bitcoin Core contributor and fellow Blockstream co-founder Gregory Maxwell, and Blockstream software engineer Gleb Naumenko, the open-source initiative is designed to achieve set reconciliation between the mempools of each full node. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:48 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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The World’s First ERC-20 and Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
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The Lightning Network's First ERC-20 to Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap on the Lightning Network between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
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Crypto Holiday Guide: Gifts for Every Bitcoiner on Your Shopping List
The holiday season is here. And even if crypto prices are on the coal heap, you can still have fun spreading some holiday bitcoin cheer. For the bitcoiners in your life, this could mean a crypto-related gift as a token of solidarity. дальше »
2018-12-12 23:22 | |
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Less than 2% of “Suspicious Transaction” Reports in Japan Are Linked to Cryptocurrencies
Between January and October, Japanese police had received 5,944 reports with regard to nefarious and illicit activities tied to cryptocurrencies according to local media, December 6, 2018. Report Details According to multiple Japanese news outlets, National Police Agency (NPA) officials have said that the figure is eight times that of the April to December 2017 reports (669). дальше »
2018-12-7 06:00 | |
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Swiss university awards Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin with honorary PhD
The University of Basel – an institution that has produced great minds like philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and psychiatrist Carl Jung – has awarded Vitalik Buterin, a prominent blockchain figure and the co-founder of Ethereum, with an honorary doctorate. дальше »
2018-11-30 17:27 | |
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U.K. Startup Launches Crypto-themed Toys; Oh, and They’re on the Blockchain
Just in time for the holidays, a U. K. startup is launching a line of crypto-themed toysConcerned about the absence of provenance and authenticity for designer toys, CryptoKaiju has launched a set of uniquely collectible toys that are traceable on the blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:25 | |
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India: Police File Chargesheet in $1.4 Million Bitcoin Scam
A businessman from Chandigarh, India, has lost approximately $1. 4 million in a fraud masked as a potentially profitable bitcoin investment, reported The Times of India on November 22, 2018. During the police investigation, four people in total were arrested, one potentially being the key figure in the fraud and the other three his accomplices. дальше »
2018-11-24 20:00 | |
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Cornell Uni Professor: Digital Currencies Could Allow Central Banks to Stay in the Game
Cornell University professor Eswar Prasad is the latest prominent figure to come out in support of digital currencies, suggesting that central banks should issue their own currencies in order to remain in the money game, Bloomberg reported on November 19, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:00 | |
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Scaling Bitcoin: A beginner’s guide to the Lightning Network
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. The Lightning Network is getting so big that its capacity has recently surpassed the $1. дальше »
2018-11-19 18:39 | |
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What is Meme Economy and How Can You Invest in it?
Memes have steadily found their way from 4chan boards and reddit subs into the mainstream culture. Nobody expected a picture with text on it to be the preferred means of breaking the ice or communicating with someone else on the other side of the world. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:00 | |
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What Is Tron? Introduction To TRX
What Is Tron? Tron (TRX) is a blockchain platform launched as the foundation for a decentralized entertainment ecosystem. Created by controversial figure Justin Sun, Tron focuses on expanding the market of decentralized digital content applications by making it easier to create and deploy them. дальше »
2018-11-13 02:22 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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XRP Sales Figures up More than 120% During Q3
Blockchain payments startup Ripple has reported a notable improvement in XRP sales during Q3 2018. The company released its XRP market report for the quarter on Oct 25 where it outlined a more than 120 percent growth as compared to the corresponding figure from the preceding three months. дальше »
2018-10-29 15:29 | |
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Amberdata Adds Automated Ethereum Blockchain Smart Contract Security Audits
Ethereum Smart Contract Security Audit Automated – Amberdata Develops Support for Automated Audits Ethereum is growing in popularity with each passing day. Analysts report that Ethereum users deploy about 8,000 smart contracts daily, and this figure is expected to soar over the coming months. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:40 | |
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Blockchain Engineers are Earning Lucrative Salaries
Recent statistics show that blockchain engineers are currently in high demand and they earn as high as $175,000 per annum. Blockchain Technology Engineers in High Demand A San Francisco-based company, Hired, revealed a statistic which showed that decentralized technology engineers were earning over $150,000 per annum. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:53 | |
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