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Humans on the Blockchain: Why Crypto Is the Best Defense Against AI Overlords
The strategic use of blockchains will be essential in enabling humans to become meaningful long-term stakeholders in the future of governance, argues entrepreneur Santiago Siri. дальше »
2018-12-18 08:00 | |
Want Speed? Go Centralized, Argues Gnosis
slow.trade announced the launch of its user interface for Gnosis' DutchX decentralized exchange.
дальше »2018-12-7 02:40 | |
Report: Bitcoin Mining Doesn’t Fuel Climate Change, It Benefits the Global Economy
The majority of bitcoin miners — about 78 percent — use renewable energy to power their mining operations, while preventing surplus electricity from going to waste in countries such as China, a new study by Coinshares has revealed. дальше »
2018-12-2 02:00 | |
New Foundation to Focus on Crypto Wallet Interoperability
Today, November 26, 2018, marks the launch of the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) and the FIO Protocol, an interwallet protocol that seeks to make the transfer of cryptos between wallets as simple and straightforward as making transfers on PayPal. дальше »
2018-11-27 02:52 | |
Law Firm: South Africa’s Draft Tax Law Could Affect Cryptocurrency Use
A South African law firm has published a short essay on proposed tax legislation for cryptocurrency in the country. Cox Yeats Attorneys, a Durban-based firm, argues that the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, published by the National Treasury in July, will be bad for the digital asset industry, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:15 | |
Fred Wilson Advises Crypto Investors To Buy More Digital Assets, Asserts Confidence In ETH Token
Fred Wilson Advises Crypto Investors To Buy More Digital Assets In January, Fred Wilson advised cryptocurrency investors to sell their holdings. On the contrary, the prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist is encouraging investors to buy digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-26 00:20 | |
Is the ICO party over in the US?
Earlier this month on November 16th, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instructed two crypto startups — Airfox and Paragon Coin — to register their tokens as securities. The SEC argues that the two ICO’s had not registered their tokens as security offerings. дальше »
2018-11-23 05:00 | |
Is The ICO Party Over in the US?
Earlier this month on November 16th, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instructed two crypto startups — Airfox and Paragon Coin — to register their tokens as securities. [Editors note: This article is a guest op-ed submitted by Dr. дальше »
2018-11-23 05:00 | |
EU says GDPR will only be a problem for permissionless blockchains
The main blockchain research body of the European Commission is positive the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and blockchain can co-exist in harmony – but things will ultimately boil down to specific use cases and applications. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:49 | |
Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Could Surge in the Next Financial Crisis Says ShapeShift CEO
The cryptocurrency sector might end up becoming the biggest winner should the next global financial crisis happen. Shapeshift CEO Erik Voorhees argues that with the high debt level of most governments, a crisis could force them to print more money which will decrease the values of their respective currencies. дальше »
2018-11-13 17:59 | |
John McAfee Argues: “Million Dollar Bitcoin (BTC) Price By End Of 2020 Is Conservative”
In a recent interview with Coin Telegraph, John McAfee covered several aspects of cryptocurrencies and what Bitcoin’s price might look like in 2020. As an investor, McAfee was supposedly introduced to the giant back in 2011 due to peer pressure. дальше »
2018-11-12 11:42 | |
Burner Wallet Launches as Creator Says Ethereum Network Will Contribute to Emerging Markets
In a Medium Post titled, “Ethereum in Emerging Economies,” written by Burner Wallet creator, Austin Thomas Griffith, the overall goal of inducing mainstream adoption of Ethereum was emphasized. By the looks of it, Griffith argues that this can be done with decentralized apps (DApps) and notes how this newly launched Burner Wallet can make that […] дальше »
2018-11-12 01:37 | |
Is Bitcoin Mining Causing Too Much Global Warming? The Debate Is HOT
While Bitcoin remains at the top of the charts as the most popular and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, a recent study by some scientists doesn’t paint it as exactly cool. The study argues that Bitcoin mining could actually cause global warming to increase by 2 degrees (2C). дальше »
2018-10-31 01:31 | |
Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
Block.One President Criticizes the Current KYC/AML Paradigm, Proposes Blockchain Solution
Rob Jesudason, the president of EOS software publisher Block. one, has written a Medium article in which he criticizes KYC and AML measures as they currently exist. Jesudason argues that KYC/AML procedures frequently fail to stop crime and place a burden on users without good reason. дальше »
2018-10-18 19:44 | |
50 Indian Traders Share Thoughts on Investing, RBI Ban, Future of Cryptocurrency in India
Fifty traders who use Indian crypto exchange Instashift have shared their thoughts on the current crypto environment in India. Most of them said that they “hodl” and would continue to invest in crypto despite regulatory uncertainty. дальше »
2018-10-16 16:50 | |
Korean Government Expected to Announce ICO Stance in November, Official Says
The South Korean government is expected to announce its position on initial coin offerings in November, according to a high-ranking official. The decision will follow the outcome of the survey which the country’s Financial Supervisory Service recently sent out to domestic blockchain companies. дальше »
2018-10-15 03:35 | |
Study Argues Chinese Mining Centralization Poses Threat to Bitcoin Network
A joint study conducted by Princeton University and Florida International University has found three-quarters of Bitcoin mining is based in China and warned of the potential risks that could result from the significant geographical centralization of the mining network. дальше »
2018-10-15 13:00 | |
The Problem With ‘Sustainable Journalism’ Platform Civil
ConsenSys backed “sustainable journalism” marketplace Civil isn’t raising as much as it had hoped in its ICO. Civil’s ambitious plans have been picked apart by, you guessed it, journalists. Free Press or Censorship Civil’s approach to revolutionizing journalism has been questioned in a recent post by Financial Times’ Alphaville. дальше »
2018-10-14 23:30 | |
‘Nurture Productive Aspects Of Cryptocurrency,’ US Presidential Hopeful Tells Senate
The US senator and potential presidential contender who suggested cryptocurrency “hurt” American families repeated concerns about the industry on October 11, saying it was “easy to steal. ” Warren Argues For Consumer Protection ‘Balance’ In a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Elizabeth Warren voiced fresh worry over the current regulatory climate in Washington, implying balanced rules should come into force. дальше »
2018-10-12 17:00 | |
Is the IMF Warning On Cryptocurrencies Responsible for Current Market Decline ?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently issued a stern warning against the rapid growth of the digital assets. The fund argues that the spontaneous rise in the prices of cryptos , is exposing the global financial system to so many attacks; given that the World Bank is also receptive of the crypto asset trend. дальше »
2018-10-11 18:34 | |
New Google Ad Questions Bitcoin Mining and Validity Of Crypto As Money in Joking Way
Google Ad Pokes Fun of Cryptocurrencyies Google has decided to enter the crypto debate arena now with a new ad that argues over the validity of digital tokens. The new video was featured on the Google Assistant Tool. дальше »
2018-10-10 20:32 | |
Google mocks miners, says cryptocurrency ‘isn’t real money’
As if it hadn’t already given cryptocurrency enthusiasts enough reasons to hate it, Google has now taken a dig at the usefulness of cryptocurrencies. In a recent advertisement for its call screening service, the search engine giant mocked cryptocurrency’s high electricity consumption – and then went on to say that “it is not real money. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:19 | |
Bitfinex Challenges Insolvency Rumors, Provides Proof of Wallet Reserves
Top-three cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is pushing back against claims that call its solvency into question. The Hong Kong-based company released a blog post on October 7, 2017, that states, contrary to recent rumors, it is not insolvent. дальше »
2018-10-9 00:43 | |
Bitcoin Distribution Process Was ‘Fairest’ Possible System, Study Claims
Dan Held, co-founder of Interchange, published a summary on Thursday about the perceived fairness of Satoshi Nakamoto’s initial distribution of bitcoins. The director of the institutional-grade cryptocurrency portfolio management service argues that the Bitcoin protocol’s earliest cryptocurrency distribution processes remain the most honest and equitable to date, particularly in comparison with the methods favored by […] The post Bitcoin Distribution Process Was ‘Fairest’ Possible System, Study Claims appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-10-6 20:00 | |
Crypto Community Argues: XRP Centralized Or Decentralized ?
Enthusiasts in the crypto space believe that XRP is a реrfесt example of a dесеntrаlizеd nеtwоrk, as thеrе аrе nо incentives соnnесtеd tо running a vаlidаtоr. Thеrеfore, there will nоt be a geographical risk of having vаlidаtоrѕ рuѕhеd out оf thе nеtwоrk due to ‘сhеареr еlесtriсitу’. дальше »
2018-10-5 16:01 | |
Exploring the Brighter Side of Dark Pools in Cryptocurrency Markets
Dark pools, notorious for their anonymity in the traditional financial markets, are becoming a staple of cryptocurrency trading. However, in an October 2, 2018 report, CoinMarketCap argues that the once frowned up practice of anonymous selling might not be that bad for cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-4 07:00 | |
Oxford University: Blockchain sector on ‘silent collision’ course with the law
The University of Oxford has shared analysis of the relationship between blockchain developers and the rule of law. It claims the blockchain industry is on a “silent collision course” with lawmakers, and a major overhaul is sorely needed. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:35 | |
Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins
Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U. дальше »
2018-9-29 01:06 | |
Federal Judge Rules Cryptocurrency MBC Is a Commodity
In a landmark case for the cryptocurrency industry, a federal judge has ruled that a cryptocurrency caught in the midst of a lawsuit is a commodity, court documents reveal. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:15 | |
Study Argues Tether Wasn't Used to Prop Up Bitcoin Price
Published a month before a report by researchers from the University of Texas alleging that stablecoin Tether (USDT) issues new tokens to manipulate bitcoin's price, another academic study has come to light that challenges this theory. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:35 | |
New Study Argues Tether Wasn't Used to Prop Up Bitcoin Price
Following an earlier report by researchers from the University of Texas alleging that stablecoin Tether (USDT) issues new tokens to manipulate the bitcoin price, a new report has emerged debunking this theory. дальше »
2018-9-24 20:35 | |
RBI Argues Supreme Court Should Not Interfere With Its Crypto Decision
The Reserve Bank of India has filed an affidavit with the country’s supreme court in response to one of the petitions against its crypto banking ban. The central bank reportedly argues that it has acted within its power and that none of the petitioners have shown reasonable grounds for the supreme court to intervene. дальше »
2018-9-24 02:25 | |
Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
Charlie Lee Dumped His LTC: Litecoin Should Return The Favor
Charlie Lee is in the news, again. This time the founder of Litecoin (LTC) has taken to Twitter to dispel negative rumors and add in some of his own for good measure. In a thread spanning 11 tweets published earlier this morning, Lee argues against rumors spread about Litecoin. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:41 | |
Zcash vs Monero: Report Says ZEC ‘Much Stronger’ Than XMR
Zcash (ZEC) is a better privacy coin than Monero (XMR) and should be considered one of the most important projects in the crypto space, according to a new study. A report by the New York-based firm Digital Asset Research (DAR) argues Zcash’s use of encryption makes it a far more secure privacy coin than its […] The post Zcash vs Monero: Report Says ZEC ‘Much Stronger’ Than XMR appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-9-20 18:32 | |
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
Battle of the Privacycoins: Verge Offers Little Privacy and Nothing Unique
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 »
2018-9-18 19:50 | |
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 | |
BoC Report: Trustless Blockchain Securities Settlements Can Offer Market Gains
A recent Bank of Canada working paper argues for a trustless blockchain securities settlement system.
дальше »2018-9-12 21:07 | |
Think Tank Report Argues for Standardized Crypto Rules Within EU
A Brussels-based think tank believes the EU should enforce standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies for each member nation. дальше »
2018-9-6 20:00 | |
3D Gun Blueprint Seller Argues His Case in ‘Humans of Bitcoin’ Podcast
Cody Wilson, the founder of Texas-based Defense Distributed, is now a renowned name in crypto circles, as well as in national media. After publishing printable 3D gun design files, he came under fire and was universally loathed and even faced an injunction. дальше »
2018-8-30 18:39 | |