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Bitwise Files With SEC for Cryptocurrency ETF

Bitwise Asset Management is the latest venture to apply for a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF). Called the Bitwise HOLD 10 Cryptocurrency Index Fund, the ETF will track the returns of the company’s HOLD 10 Index, a “market-cap-weighted index of the 10 largest cryptocurrencies” that captures roughly 80 percent of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. дальше »

2018-7-25 02:18


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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad

Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »

2018-7-21 23:03


Notes on Blockchain Governance

In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »

2018-7-21 23:03


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Mastercard, Deloitte And PwC Now Recruiting Crypto Enthusiasts

Some say that the best jobs come from monetising your hobby. If you love surfing, become a professional surfer. If you love decorating, become a painter, if you love brains, become a brain surgeon, as opposed to becoming a zombie?   Obviously, in many instances, it’s not quite as easy as just ‘becoming a professional surfer’ however, the blockchain industry does offer enthusiasts a way into the workplace. дальше »

2018-7-9 15:05


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‘Miners Are Miners Again’: Bitcoin Core Dev Launches Alternative Mining Protocol

Bitcoin core developer Matt Corallo has launched a mining pool which aims to increase decentralization as Bitcoin mining becomes increasingly monopolized. Corallo: Miners ‘Have No Control’ Beginning June 25 but still with what Corallo describes as “vulnerabilities,” the pool uses BetterHash, a protocol which seeks to offer mining pool users the option to use their own block templates rather than those prescribed by pool owners. дальше »

2018-7-3 20:00


Uphold Buys a New York Broker-Dealer to Offer Securities Trading Services

As many cryptos such as Ripple fight to prevent their native digital tokens from being classified as securities by the SEC, other stakeholders are preparing for the worst. One of them is Uphold, a cloud-based digital money platform that allows its users to send and receive eight cryptocurrencies as well as over 30 other fiat […] дальше »

2018-6-29 23:00


The United States May Soon Crackdown Privacy-Centric Cryptos and Coin Mixers

Generally speaking, blockchain-based cryptocurrencies offer users a certain level of anonymity while or receiving payments. However, transactions carried out with some coins such as bitcoin are entirely traceable while those done with altcoins like Monero, zcash and many others are almost impossible to trace, making such altcoins a viable tool for criminals. дальше »

2018-6-24 00:23


Company from Israeli ask authorities for permission to pay salaries in Bitcoin

The Israeli high-tech sector is at present experiencing a brutal talent scarcity, with companies having to fight over employees with superior salaries, stock options and better perks. One such company thought of a new way to draw and preserve tech-savvy staff in this difficult situation and atmosphere- ‘offer to pay salaries in bitcoin’. The offer, […] дальше »

2018-6-17 01:38


Swiss Bank to offer Business account to crypto and blockchain related project

Switzerland is recognized as a center for cryptocurrency and blockchain transactions, with Zug (a place in the country) even being referred to as the “Crypto Valley”. The low-tax region is a productive ground for countless startups – ventures such as Ambrosus, Bancor and Jibrel Network have offices in Zug. Another huge cherry on the cake […] дальше »

2018-6-13 15:21


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