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Can Blockchain Technology and Video Games Inspire a Universal Basic Income?

Indiana video games and virtual economies University Professor Edward Castronova published a whitepaper in 2016 about the nature of video games and the future of work. While the gaming industry is one predominantly for leisure, Castranova argued that video games will have a significant impact on the future of work as it will act as a haven for low-skilled workers. дальше »

2018-8-6 18:00


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There’s More to Cryptoassets than just Cryptocurrency

Since the creation and release of Bitcoin by Satoshi Nakamoto nearly a decade ago, quite many blockchain developers have been inspired by the success of the pioneer cryptoasset and have gone ahead to create several cryptoassets that fall under categories such as utility cryptoassets, security cryptoassets, and others we shall shed more light on shortly. дальше »

2018-8-6 14:00


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Computing Rigs Powering the Cryptocurrency Mining Industry

Over the last one year, the public interest in cryptocurrencies and related offerings has grown manifold. Irrespective of the falling prices, enthusiasm, and curiosity for digital assets continues to  persist While a majority of individuals are more interested in investing, few move towards other operational activities, mining being one of them. дальше »

2018-8-6 15:00


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Indian Bank Set to Adopt Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

While India remains a no-go area for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ripple Labs, the developer of  XRP, is busy making inroads into the Asian nation, as per a report on August 2, 2018. Ripples Everywhere According to an FXStreet, the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s institutional banking authority, is set to start facilitating instantaneous cross-border payment solutions with Ripple. дальше »

2018-8-4 14:00


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Hedera Hashgraph Raises $100 Million; Seeking Another $20 Million via Crowdsale

The Hedera Hashgraph alternative blockchain platform has successfully raised $100 million through a future token sale targeted at institutional investors. As first reported by VentureBeat on August 1, 2018, the Hedera Hashgraph team is primed to use the funds to develop a new distributed public ledger that would be faster, more secure, and more efficient, than current blockchain systems. дальше »

2018-8-4 12:00


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Everex partners with Myanmar’s Shwe Bank to Provide Migrants with Blockchain-Based Remittance Services

On July 31, 2018, Everex and Myanmar’s Shwe Bank announced a partnership to provide a blockchain-based solution to migrants. The deal will pave the way for the introduction of a blockchain-based remittance service that will allow migrants from Myanmar and Thailand to access cheaper remittance services. дальше »

2018-8-4 10:00


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Game Theory in Cryptoeconomics

Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator(s) Satoshi Nakamoto utilized a range of scientific and economic models when he developed the world’s first digital currency. While many of these technologies already existed, it was Nakamoto’s combination of this knowledge – in conjunction with his developed distributed ledger technology (DLT) – that ushered in a new age of decentralized digital currencies. дальше »

2018-8-4 00:00


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Research: ICOs Raised over $12 Billion in First Half of 2018

Citing data harvested by Autonomous Research, a financial research company, Bloomberg reported on August 2, 2018, that ICOs attracted a record $12 billion in the first half of 2018. That is approximately twice the corresponding figure from all of 2017  considering the data provided by Autonomous Research only includes ICOs which raised more than $1 million. дальше »

2018-8-3 18:00


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Dipping a Toe or Diving in: Big Business and Blockchain

Major corporations are stepping off of the blockchain train, which has some believing that this means the end of the love affair between major corporations and distributed ledger technology. This year will see the end of several blockchain companies, while other projects are walking back their anticipation for blockchain’s power to revolutionize their businesses. дальше »

2018-8-3 14:00


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Fancy a TV that Mines Bitcoin? Canaan just Launched one

The world’s second largest maker of bitcoin mining equipment, Canaan Creative, has launched the first ever bitcoin mining television set. As reported in the South China Morning Post on August 2, 2018, the launch comes as part of a push to build a new generation of smart, connected devices that can support blockchain development and Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks. дальше »

2018-8-3 04:00


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Fancy a TV That Mines Bitcoin? Canaan just Launched one

The world’s second largest maker of bitcoin mining equipment, Canaan Creative, has launched the first ever bitcoin mining television set. As reported in the South China Morning Post on August 2, 2018, the launch comes as part of a push to build a new generation of smart, connected devices that can support blockchain development and Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks. дальше »

2018-8-3 04:00


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How Blockchain Technology Can Transform the Existing Refugee Crisis

One form or another of a global refugee crisis is a humanitarian problem that has existed throughout history. More important to note is the fact that it will persist as long as war exists. With rampant global conflicts, especially in the Middle East and North Africa, it is therefore not surprising that over 68 million people in the world are. дальше »

2018-8-3 23:00


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New NFL Streaming Deal to Offer Cryptocurrency User Rewards

A new streaming partnership between the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and sports streaming service SportsCastr is set to revolutionize the world of fan-engagement. Using Fan Chain, a new cryptocurrency framework built on Ethereum, fans can engage with current and past NFL players in an exciting range of new ways and get rewarded for it. дальше »

2018-8-3 20:00


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Security Researchers Break Down McAfee-Endorsed Cryptocurrency Wallet, Find Nothing but a Cheap Smartphone

The world’s first “unhackable” cryptocurrency wallet, as claimed by John McAfee, faced the wrath of security researchers soon after its announcement on July 28, 2018. Not so Unhackable Cybersecurity blogger Ryan Castellucci first called out Bitfi’s supposed security features on his blog, breaking down several aspects that struck experts as suspicious. дальше »

2018-8-3 19:00