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Ethereum Update: Funding and Development Roadmap
With incredibly ambitious projects in the pipeline, the Ethereum Foundation has released its spring update, on May 21, 2019, to provide insight as to how the money will be spent and which functional areas will be targeted. дальше »
2019-5-23 05:00 | |
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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Hints At Blockchain Integration
At a time when forward-thinking financial institutions across the globe are increasingly integrating distributed ledger technology (DLT) into their processes in a bid to foster transparency and enhance productivity, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is also looking to explore the revolutionary technology, according to local news outlet, Chronicle on May 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-23 01:00 | |
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Cryptos Act as Hope in a Hyperinflation-Striken Venezuela
Venezuela’s inflation rate is expected to hit ten million percent in 2019. In this time, Venezuelans are struggling to afford two square meals a day. Online news outlet City News 1130 shared how nonprofit organizations are sending direct relief to people in Venezuela in cryptocurrencies and helping them escape the severe financial crisis. дальше »
2019-5-23 23:00 | |
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Bittrex Reinvigorates AML Measures with IdentityMind Partnership
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex on May 21, 2019, announced that it had partnered with blockchain security solutions firm IdentityMind to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) measures. Tightening Security Measures The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) persistence to establish strict crypto regulations across the globe has weighed down on exchange platforms who have, to date, been followingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 20:00 | |
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As SIM Swap Attacks Amplify, Companies Recommend against Using SMS as 2FA
Phone hijacking, also known as SIM swapping, is considered a major threat to digital asset holders. Many cases were registered of phone numbers being ported by the hijackers to gain access to one time passwords and validate transactions or change account passwords. дальше »
2019-5-22 19:00 | |
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Laos Central Bank Wary of Cryptocurrencies’ Use in Money Laundering
The central bank of Laos has warned commercial banks, financial institutions, and investors not to buy, sell or use cryptocurrencies, reports local media outlet Vientiane Times, May 21, 2019. Laos Does Not Want Cryptocurrencies Laos’ central bank, the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), has cautioned financial market players against digital currency transactionsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Raises Millions in Share Offering
Major cryptocurrency exchange platform Kraken has announced that it will be offering shares of its company for as little as $1,000. This, according to an email distributed by the exchange on May 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:09 | |
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U.S. SEC Shutters Ponzi Diamond-Backed Cryptocurrency Business
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21, 2019, obtained an emergency order to halt the operations of an ongoing $30 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Necessary Safety Measures The U. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Galaxy Digital Liquidates Block.One Stake for $72.1 Million
According to a press release issued May 21, 2019, Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. Received $71. 2 million after it sold its stake in Block. One, the firm behind the EOS blockchain network. дальше »
2019-5-22 15:19 | |
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Ripple Facilitates Payment Remittances From India to Saudi Arabia
Indian commercial bank IndusInd has tied up with Saudi Arabian British Bank (SABB) through their partnership with Ripple. The payment remittance corridor between the two countries is powered through xRapid and xCurrent, as both banks adopted both networks, as revealed by Ripple, May 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-22 15:00 | |
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Romania Blockchain Summit: June 21 to 22, 2019 in Bucharest, Romania
Romania Blockchain Summit, one of Europe’s biggest Blockchain events, to take place on June 21-22, in Bucharest. Romania Blockchain Summit promises to be one of the most important conferences dedicated to innovative technologies in the South-Eastern European region, bringing together the public sector, political decision-makers, developers, researchers, global entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:24 | |
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Crypto Derivatives Witness Large Institutional Turnout
Bitcoin derivatives are shattering all-time highs for volume and number of open contracts across various platforms. CME, BitMex, and Deribit all smashed their previous month on month volume highs in May 2019 – and the month isn’t even over yet. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:52 | |
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Bitcoin-Based Smart Contracts Platform Adds “Third Layer” Scaling Solution
RIF Labs officially launched their Bitcoin scaling solution at Consensus 2019. The RIF Lumino Network is comparable to the Lightning Network in its scalability potential, but as it’s built on top of the RSK protocol, there are many differences. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:00 | |
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Craig Wright Files Copyright Claim for Bitcoin Whitepaper
In an unsurprising update, Craig Wright has been granted a copyright claim over Satoshi’s original Bitcoin whitepaper. The nChain chief scientist shot to fame for claiming and to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the original inventor of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:47 | |
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Australian Worker Faces Jail Term for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Despite the fact that the price of bitcoin and other digital assets are just trying to recover from the winter of 2018, the crypto fever remains as hot as ever. Now, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 33-year-old Sydney man for illegally mining cryptos with the federal government agency’s computers, reports local newsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:00 | |
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“Crypto Spring” May Be Back, but Investors Should Remain Cautious
Is crypto spring finally here? Renowned venture capitalist and angel investor, Fred Wilson, believes it just may be, as he mentioned in a blog post, May 15, 2019. His fund, Union Square Ventures (USV), is one of the most significant private investment funds in the space and has funded the likes of Blockstack, Coinbase, PolychainRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 09:00 | |
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Polkadot’s New Proof of Concept Could Enhance Decentralized Governance
The Alexander testnet on Polkadot was upgraded with new features of which the most significant is improved staking governance, as per an announcement by the development team on May 20, 2019. Polkadot was created by Ethereum and Parity co-founder Gavin Wood, who also co-invented the Solidity programming language. дальше »
2019-5-22 01:00 | |
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You Are What You Eat: The Place of Blockchain in the Future of Food
As food producers and restaurants come under scrutiny for their quality and content, blockchain has found itself in a whole new emerging market in the form of food tracking. Universally Eating Across cultures and countries, one thing that is consistent between human beings from all walks of life is food. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:00 | |
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UK: Crypto Scams Increased Three-Fold, Net Losses Decreased
According to a report from the Financial Times, the number of crypto and forex scams had increased three-fold in the past financial year, increasing from 530 to 1,834 in 2018-19. The net loss associated with the frauds summed to $34 million. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:00 | |
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Around The Block With Jeff And Dave – Our First Podcast!
In this episode, we interview Tim Draper, discuss McAfee’s Debit Card and McAfee’s knowledge of who the Bitcoin Creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is. We also cover the big news of today. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:05 | |
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ConsenSys Demographic Search Survey: Trends in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
A search engine survey carried out by ConsenSys revealed the search break up for certain countries. The goal, as per the blog post, May 20, 2019, was to figure out whether Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, or cryptocurrency were dominating consumer minds in a particular country. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:00 | |
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Coinbase Commerce Adds Support for Circle’s USD Coin (USDC)
U. S. -based Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on May 20, 2019, announced that its merchant-oriented service Coinbase Commerce now accepts U. S. dollar-pegged stablecoin USD Coin (USDC). Coinbase Commerce Adds Support for USDC In a bid to foster the adoption of digital currencies among merchants and business owners, Coinbase Commerce has integrated Circle’s stablecoin USDC. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:00 | |
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Seoul Mayor still Bullish on Blockchain for Smart City Initiatives
South Korean news outlet Queen. co. kr reported May 20, 2019, that the Seoul city mayor Park Won-soon during the ‘Korea Future Forum & Blockchain Tech Show’ highlighted the use of blockchain and Ai in recording and storing data. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:00 | |
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Exchange Platform Cobinhood Accused of Orchestrating Exit Scam
Twitter user @SandorReport tweeted on May 20, 2019, that cryptocurrency exchange Cobinhood had pulled an exit scam after it suspiciously filed for bankruptcy and appointed a liquidator to lay off its entire staff. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:00 | |
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U.S.: Decision on VanEck Bitcoin ETF Delayed Again
The wait for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) continues to drag as the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 20, 2019, again delayed deciding on a Bitcoin ETF proposal by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:38 | |
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The Bahamas SCB Files Draft for Regulating Crypto Industry
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has escalated their proposal to create a new regulatory framework for the issuance and sale of digital tokens in order to attract more blockchain business to set up offices on the island. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:00 | |
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JPMorgan: Bitcoin Set for Another Boom and Bust Cycle
A recent study by JP Morgan reveals that bitcoin’s recent price pump has caused the coin to surpass its intrinsic value. Per a report on Bloomberg, March 20, 2019, the strategists, however, warn that the BTC price surge echoes 2017’s bull rally which saw the market crash afterward. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:00 | |
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Saudi Arabia: The First Blockchain Tracked Cargo Shipped to Rotterdam
Hellenic Shipping News reported May 20, 2019 that Saudi Customs successfully departed the first shipment that is powered by blockchain technology. It is headed to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Other Ports of Saudi Arabia May Soon See a Blockchain System For the very first time in 2018, a container was processed over the blockchain technology by CargoX,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-21 15:00 | |
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Myanmar’s Central Bank Wary of Volatile Cryptocurrencies; Cautions Investors to Not Trade
According to a report by The Myanmar Times, published May 20, 2019, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has warned investors against trading in cryptocurrencies due to their volatile nature. The Burmese Apex Bank Issues an Anti-Crypto Warning Aiming to safeguard novice investors from the volatile nature of digital currencies, the CBM earlier has issuedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:00 | |
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Calastone Launches Blockchain-Based Decentralized Market Infrastructure
Calastone, a leading global transaction network for the mutual fund industry, has launched its blockchain-powered Distributed Market Infrastructure (DMI) in a bid to enable digitalization and frictionless trading at a global scale, according to a blog post on May 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-21 11:00 | |
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Dutch Bank ABM AMRO Dumps Plans for Custodial Bitcoin Wallet “Wallie”
On May 20, 2019, The Next Web reported that major Dutch bank ABM AMRO had shelved its plans to launch a custodial cryptocurrency wallet called “Wallie” stating that digital assets are “just too risky. дальше »
2019-5-21 09:00 | |
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CryptoKitties Founders Launch Blockhchain-based Game Cheeze Wizards
Dapper Labs, the company behind the famous blockchain game CryptoKitties, has announced the launch of its new blockchain game Cheeze Wizards on May 17, 2019. It’s a battle royale where players can summon Wizards to fight in a duel for the “Big Cheeze. дальше »
2019-5-21 01:00 | |
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OmiseGo Launches Newest Release Version
OmiseGo, a leading cryptocurrency payment processor and exchange, has launched their second version of the OMG network, Samrong. In a blog post, May 19, 2019, OmiseGo offers some insight on the updates to the Ari platform and what’s to come for Samrong. дальше »
2019-5-20 23:00 | |
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MakerDAO Proposes 17.5 Percent Stability Fee Decrease
In another twist, MakerDAO‘s Interim Risk Team has decided to initiate a proposal to reduce the stability fee from 19. 5 percent to 17. 5 percent, as per a blog post from May 17, 2019. This is the eighth fee change in three months and the second in May 2019. дальше »
2019-5-20 21:00 | |
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Payments Platform BitPay Hints at Adding a Top Five Cryptocurrency
The blockchain payments platform BitPay has added a new member to help continue growing its business. In a May 7, 2019, press release, the company announced that Glen Braganza, formerly of WorldPay, would join BitPay’s operations as their Chief Financial Officer. дальше »
2019-5-20 20:00 | |
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Does Blockstream Hold Backdoor Keys to Bitcoin on Liquid?
This week, Blockstream launched the Liquid Network, a sidechain built on Strong Federation technology to facilitate quick and seamless transfer of bitcoin (BTC) between exchanges. Their website indicates they hold “emergency keys” to bitcoin held on Liquid, but there’s more to it. дальше »
2019-5-20 19:43 | |
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Scaling Bitcoin: Is the Lightning Network a Viable Solution?
In laymen’s terms, the Lightning Network (LN) is a protocol built on top of the Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Monero blockchains; these protocols are called “layer two protocols” because they run on top of an existing network. дальше »
2019-5-20 19:00 | |
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Zulu Republic Launch Bot for Bitcoin and Altcoins Transaction on Whatsapp
Zulu Republic, an ecosystem of digital platforms powered by Ethereum, has launched its Lite. IM bot, to enable Whatsapp users to seamlessly send and receive bitcoin (BTC), litecoin (LTC) and its native ZTX altcoin on the go, according to a tweet on May 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-20 18:47 | |
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Blockstream Satellites Could Prevent Bitcoin Forks, says Blockstream CSO
During an episode of the Keiser Report, a discussion hosted by Max Keiser, streamed on May 17, 2019, the Chief Strategy Officer of Blockstream, Samson Mow, declared that their satellite in the geosynchronous orbit broadcasting the Bitcoin blockchain could prevent network splits. дальше »
2019-5-20 17:00 | |
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USDC April Audit Report Reveals Backing above 100 Percent
USD Coin (USDC) released its audit report attested by Grant Thornton LLP, which offered insight on the state of token issuance and fiat backing for April 2019. The report, released on May 18, 2019, is part of a monthly disclosure and makes USDC one of the most transparent fiat-backed stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem. дальше »
2019-5-20 15:00 | |
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Coinbase Earn Services Now Available in More than 100 Countries
On May 17, 2019, major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that it has expanded its Coinbase Earn initiative to more than 100 countries. Towards a More Inclusive Cryptoeconomy The U. S. -based cryptocurrency exchange platform introduced Coinbase Earn in 2018, which allows users to earn digital currencies for answering quizzes, completing simple tasks, and testing new blockchain-powered protocolsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-20 13:45 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update May 20, 2019
The total crypto market cap is $37 billion up for the seven-day period and now stands at $250 billion. The top 10 currency are all in green for the same time frame with Binance Coin (BNB) and Stellar (XLM) leading the pack with 38. дальше »
2019-5-20 13:00 | |
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Facebook Registers New Fintech Company in Geneva
Social media firm Facebook has set up a new financial technology firm in Geneva, Switzerland, Reuters reports, May 17, 2019. Facebook Quietly Sets up a Fintech Firm According to a filing with the Geneva Commercial Register, on May 2, 2019, Facebook Global Holdings II LLC registered a firm named Libra Networks LLC. дальше »
2019-5-20 11:00 | |
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Report: Major Banks Are Investing $50 Million to Build Digital Cash Settlement System
First reported in 2017, the Swiss bank UBS-led project to create a digital cash settlement system is expected to get an investment of $50 million from some of the largest banks around the world. Unnamed sources linked to the project told Reuters May 17, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-19 18:00 | |
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Sports Blockchain Startup Chiliz Enters Strategic Partnership with Binance Chain
According to a press release published May 17, 2019, sports and entertainment blockchain startup Chiliz (CHZ) partnered with Binance Chain to give the crypto industry exposure to popular global brands in the sports industry. дальше »
2019-5-19 12:00 | |
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Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Exchange Gives Details on Utility Token LEO
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex on May 17, 2019, revealed details about its utility token UNUS SED LEO. The native cryptocurrency will officially commence trading on Bitfinex from May 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-19 02:00 | |
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Circle’s Poloniex Exchange Delists Nine Altcoins from U.S. Markets
Poloniex, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Circle Internet Financial, has announced the delisting of nine altcoins from its United States markets starting from May 29, 2019, citing regulatory uncertainties, according to a blog post on May 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-18 19:00 | |
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Cornell Computer Science Professor Looks to Launch a Crypto Token
According to a Bloomberg report published May 16, 2019, a computer science professor from Cornell University, Emin Gun Sirer, is set to launch a cryptocurrency and blockchain network with financial backing from some of the most prominent VC firms in the tech industry. дальше »
2019-5-18 13:00 | |
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Binance Launchpad Announces Fifth Token Sale Event
Binance Launchpad, the initial exchange offering (IEO) launching platform from the stables of the Changpeng Zhao-led Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch date for its fifth project called Harmony, according to a blog post on May 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-18 11:00 | |
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