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Libra’s presence on Weibo grows; China senses competition for Alipay and WeChat
Libra, Facebook’s much-talked about cryptocurrency, has not only gotten the United States riled up, but has also breached its shores to disrupt the Chinese market. A recent analysis of Weibo, China’s alternative to Twitter, has revealed that Libra was the second most searched entity on the social media platform. дальше »
2019-7-19 19:30 | |
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Bitcoin Core Contributor Recommends Signet As An Alternative To Bitcoin’s Test Network
This Wednesday marked the introduction of a new alternative to bitcoin’s test network called Signet. Signet is a new test network for the Bitcoin blockchain which adds an additional signature requirement to block validation. дальше »
2019-7-18 19:20 | |
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Crypto Not Cash: Hacked BitPoint’s Masterplan to Refund 50,000 Victims
50,000 victims of the Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint’s recent hack will have their stolen wallet holdings reimbursed in crypto. This was revealed in a press conference in Tokyo, where reporters were informed that the company had decided to pay back victims in crypto using a 1:1 ratio, as against fiat payouts. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:56 | |
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Crypto Money Managers Unleash Social Media Algos to Predict Bitcoin Volatility
Money managers are hungry for yield. Crypto continues to outperform just about any other asset class making this nascent market a hot-bed for alternative prediction solutions. And social media algos are front and centre of that speculation. дальше »
2019-7-18 13:34 | |
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NEO’s EcoFund Invests In Travala’s Blockchain-Based Bookings
Crypto travel platform Travala has obtained funding from NEO’s EcoFund, an investment arm of the NEO Foundation managed directly by NGD. The EcoFund specializes in boosting real-world use-cases in the blockchain space, with Travala one of the latest such investment opportunities. дальше »
2019-7-17 01:26 | |
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How to Create and Airdrop Your Own Token to Your Friends
Roughly a year ago, the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) debuted on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network, giving anyone the ability to mint, store, receive, and send SLP tokens. Since then there’s been a ton of tokens created on the BCH network as the simplicity of the system outpaces tokens built on alternative chains like ERC20s […] The post How to Create and Airdrop Your Own Token to Your Friends appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-7-17 21:45 | |
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Top US Politician Promotes Blockchain Benefits for Being a Viable Big Tech Regulation Alternative
United States Republican Politician and Congress Minority leader Kevin McCarthy on July 16 said that with the current trend of regulators not nimble enough to adapt to the ever-changing world of the technology industry, those concerned about maintaining their online presence should think about turning to blockchain technology. Protection of the Citizens The experienced lawmaker […] дальше »
2019-7-16 19:06 | |
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Banks, financial institutions unlikely to disappear despite disruption by digital assets
The cryptocurrency landscape has always been closely scrutinized, with its cons highlighted by several lawmakers across the world. While conceptualized as a decentralized alternative to mainstream banking and financial institutions, cryptocurrencies today have emerged to become more than just a payment option. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:30 | |
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This $79 portable AC is the eco-friendly way to beat the heat this summer
The alternative? Split the difference by creating a comfortable micro-climate around you that doesn’t involve cooling an entire building. The EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner accomplishes just that -- and right now, you can save $20 on this eco-safe and wallet-friendly summer reliever for just $79. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:00 | |
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Watch Apple’s trailer for its show about the Apollo 11 mission, For All Mankind
In March, Apple offered us a glimpse of the range of TV shows it’s launching with its new service, Apple TV+. You can get a taste of the upcoming content right now, with the trailer for the show, For All Mankind. дальше »
2019-7-16 08:56 | |
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Future of crypto-assets will be prosperous, with or without Libra
It has been yet another eventful week for “magic internet money. ” Bitcoin, which leads the cryptocurrency bandwagon in the financial market, has been in the headlines recently owing to two key comments. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:30 | |
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SEC Approves YouNow’s Ethereum Token ‘Props’ With a Reg A+ Reward
Coinspeaker SEC Approves YouNow’s Ethereum Token ‘Props’ With a Reg A+ RewardThe SEC has approved YouNow’s Ethereum token enabling investors to use an alternative investment method to acquire a financial stake in companies through participating in community developing engagements. дальше »
2019-7-12 12:03 | |
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FED Chairman Jerome Powell Compares Bitcoin to Gold
Coinspeaker FED Chairman Jerome Powell Compares Bitcoin to GoldJust recently, during his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, FED Chairman Jerome Powell looked into the Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, compared Bitcoin to Gold, saying that it's an alternative to the asset.FED Chairman Jerome Powell Compares Bitcoin to Gold дальше »
2019-7-12 11:38 | |
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Fed Chair Suggests Bitcoin Is Gold's Biggest Competition
In a remarkable admission during his testimony to Congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitted that bitcoin is used as an alternative to gold, conceding that BTC is a store of value. He said before the Senate: "Really, almost no one uses bitcoin for payment, they use it more as an alternative to gold really. дальше »
2019-7-12 01:20 | |
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eXo partners with ONLYOFFICE to provide alternative digital office suite to clients
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceeXo Platform, a leading open-source provider of digital workplace solutions, today announced it has partnered with ONLYOFFICE to offer an integrated office suite to its government, defense, and institutional clients. дальше »
2019-7-12 22:02 | |
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The Collapse Of Crypto-Powered Payments App Wala
South African startup Wala aimed to provide unbanked citizens of African nations with a crypto-centric payments alternative, but conflicting stories highlight the service's struggles leading up to its demise in February of this year. дальше »
2019-7-12 19:12 | |
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SEC Approves A $28 Million Reg A+ Offering For Blockstack, A Decentralized Internet Company
This Wednesday, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permitted Blockstack to make a $28 Million offering under Regulation A+. This is a first of its kind offering that gives crypto-based businesses an alternative to an IPO through an entirely new fundraising template. дальше »
2019-7-11 18:14 | |
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Blockstack Will Raise Capital through the First Ever Regulated Token Offering
The United States SEC has given Blockstack clearance to raise capital under Regulation A+, an alternative method to IPO’s for growing businesses to facilitate a capital raise. The offering will be for $28 million and goes public on July 11, as reported by Wall Street Journal, on July 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-11 14:06 | |
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First tokenized hedge fund now available on Openfinance ATS
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceOpenfinance, a U. S. regulated platform for the secondary market trading of digital alternative assets, announced today Protos is available for trading to verified non-U. дальше »
2019-7-11 19:57 | |
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Coinbase Looks To Set Up Regulated Captive Insurance Company
As an alternative to the standard crypto exchange practice of self-insurance, Coinbase is in talks with insurance broker Aon to set up a regulated captive insurance company to protect Coinbase and its users in the event of a hack. дальше »
2019-7-11 18:57 | |
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Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya says Bitcoin Is The ‘best hedge against the traditional financial system’
The entire world is currently facing economic uncertainties following the ongoing trade wars, the most prominent one being between the United States and China. Investors are therefore seeking alternative assets to gold and the US bonds and bitcoin is gaining traction due to its capacity to maintain a fierce rally amid the harsh economic times. дальше »
2019-7-10 12:01 | |
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BitTorrent Founder Introduces 'Proof Of Space And Time'
Bram Cohen, creator of the BitTorrent file-sharing protocol, has published a green paper for his Chia cryptocurrency project that utilizes "proof of space and time," a proof-of-work alternative that relies on the excess storage space on hard drives to verify the Chia blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-10 19:29 | |
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‘Bitcoin is digital gold’ meme becomes real as BTC and gold markets align
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold,” pitched as an alternative to the real thing. In 2019, the meme is actually real, as the two assets have performed almost identically over the past 30 days. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:27 | |
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Explaining the Need for Fish Replacement in Simple Terms
Whereas a lot of consumers have shown an interest in meat replacements, it seems another popular type of food will be disrupted in a similar manner. The fish industry, while suffering from many problems and drawbacks, may see some prominent improvements by using a science-based alternative protein development method. дальше »
2019-7-9 05:00 | |
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Banks Consume 133% More Power than Bitcoin: Clean Energy Scholar
There are a lot of loopholes in the conversation around bitcoin and its annual energy consumption rate, says a clean energy specialist. Professor Katrina Kelly-Pitou of the University of Pittsburgh wrote that researchers overestimate their findings of the cryptocurrency’s higher power consumption rates. дальше »
2019-7-9 15:26 | |
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Mozilla is testing an ad-free news subscription for $5 a month
Mozilla last month hinted at introducing paid features in its Firefox browser, and it’s now spelling out its plans more clearly. The not-for-profit organization has announced it’s exploring a bunch of “alternative funding models for the web. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:09 | |
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Bitcoin Network “Wastes” More Energy Than Switzerland
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance launched a new real-time index tracking the total electricity consumption of the Bitcoin network. The index, called Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI), provides a real-time estimate of the total annual electricity usage of the Bitcoin network and enables live comparisons with alternative electricity uses in order to put numbersRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:00 | |
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Bitcoin Market Grew ‘Independently’ in Q2 2019: Binance Report
Correlation between the Bitcoin market and the altcoin market dipped in the second quarter of 2019, claims Binance. The Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange pitted Bitcoin against thirty alternative cryptocurrencies to determine whether or not it moved in lockstep with them. дальше »
2019-7-5 21:51 | |
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Bitcoin’s Energy Use Isn’t Crazy, Rivals Switzerland’s Power Consumption
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has released an index of sorts devoted to macro data about Bitcoin, all of it relating to electricity consumption. Tree Huggers Take Solace Historically, one great objection to Bitcoin has been its perceived large-scale energy consumption. дальше »
2019-7-6 20:35 | |
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The Next ‘Massive’ Bitcoin Rally Will Be Driven By These 7 Factors
With BTC price consolidating, the brakes on this current bull run seem to be on. But that can only be a temporary stop. With global conditions fuelling the need for an alternative financial system, the next Bitcoin bull run will be epic. дальше »
2019-7-5 17:00 | |
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Schiff: Don’t Believe Golden Asteroid Story, Bitcoin (BTC) Inferior
Bitcoin, The Best Store of Value? For the longest time, Bitcoin pioneers have been pushing the cryptocurrency as an alternative to the United States Dollar and other fiat monies. While many technologists and prominent investors, even Elon. дальше »
2019-7-5 03:00 | |
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President Maduro Orders Petro Transaction Desks to be Opened in Venezuelan National Bank
There is significant use of cryptocurrencies by people in first world countries for the purposes of paying for goods and services as an alternative to fiat currency and also as an investment tool. There is, however, also the use of cryptocurrencies in countries are struggling with inflation and various financial issues as not just an […] дальше »
2019-7-5 21:17 | |
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For the First Time U.K. Decided to Approve a Crypto Hedge Fund
Coinspeaker For the First Time U. K. Decided to Approve a Crypto Hedge FundPrime Factor Capital, “an asset manager that specialises in cryptocurrencies,” has been licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the region’s financial regulator, to operate as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). дальше »
2019-7-4 15:15 | |
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Exclusive: Interview with Giacomo Zucco, CEO of BHB Network
Ethereum has been considered the most well-established, open-ended decentralized software platform to enable smart contracts and distributed applications (dApps). Conversely, Bitcoin was created as an alternative to fiat currencies and is thus a medium of exchange and store of value. дальше »
2019-7-5 09:00 | |
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ZenGo Publishes Open-Source Code For Non-Custodial Libra Wallet
Israel-based startup ZenGo released the open-source code for its non-custodial Libra wallet alternative, which is currently only available on the Libra testnet and will reportedly ensure complete user control over Libra funds. дальше »
2019-7-4 01:32 | |
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Top 3 Reasons to pay Attention to the Switcheo Platform
When it comes to exploring potential alternative solutions to traditional cryptocurrency exchanges, the number of options continues to increase every quarter. Very few platforms can make a lasting impact at this time, although the Switcheo team has shown it can be done through hard work. дальше »
2019-7-3 17:00 | |
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Cambridge University Unveils Bitcoin’s Real Energy Demands
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has just launched the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI). Its hope is to cut through the myths and provide unbiased and accurate real-time data for analysis. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:00 | |
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Blockchain investment network RealBlocks raises $3.6 million in seed round
BlockchainK2, a company offering a portfolio of cryptocurrency and blockchain mining opportunities, has today announced an investment of $500,000 USD in RealBlocks, a modern blockchain investment network providing global access and secondary trading for alternative investments. дальше »
2019-7-3 22:45 | |
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Gemini Is After A Broker-Dealer License
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini plans to apply for a broker-dealer license with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in an attempt to become an approved alternative trading service, which would allow users to legally swap digital securities on the exchange's platform. дальше »
2019-7-2 19:14 | |
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Binance’s CZ confirms Futures platform introduction; margin trading in ‘few weeks’
Binance is the gift that keeps on giving. Following the launch of a decentralized exchange and a possible Tether [USDT] alternative, a full-fledged futures trading platform and margin trading features are on the horizon for Binance. дальше »
2019-7-2 16:00 | |
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Germany Eyes Euro-Backed, Bank-Controlled Stablecoin
To provide a faster alternative to the euro, Germany's dominant political parties, the Christian Democratic Union of Germany and the Christian Social Union, are mulling over the prospects of a digital euro, or "e-euro," that would act as a digitized version of a small part of the existing money supply. дальше »
2019-7-2 00:25 | |
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Bitcoin Has Been on Fire but Altcoins Haven’t Joined the Party – Yet
Bitcoin is on fire this year but you can’t quite call it a “crypto comeback”… just yet, as The Wall Street Journal points out. Investors are starting to doubt a corresponding return in alternative cryptocurrencies, and for good reason. дальше »
2019-7-1 00:30 | |
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Netflix to Launch A Sequel to “Banking on Bitcoin” Documentary, More Emphasis to Altcoins
American-based streaming services provider, Netflix, has officially announced their next documentary related to the cryptosphere reports OBN. This will be the second of its type, as Netflix previously released “Banking on Bitcoin” in 2016, and it will revolve around alternative coins (popularly known as “altcoins”). дальше »
2019-6-30 22:08 | |
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South Korea puts exchanges on the hook for losses
Emerging from the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Bitcoin promised an alternative to bailing out central banks. But all too often, Bitcoiners have found themselves paying for the mistakes of crypto exchanges, which continue to get hacked. дальше »
2019-6-30 22:00 | |
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Squad Up! Millennial Gamers Will Pave Way to Bitcoin Adoption
The link between gaming and crypto is so strong, that were it not for Vitalik Buterin’s encounter with World of Warcraft, the Ethereum creator would never have founded the most well-known alternative to Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-30 13:38 | |
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