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Fighting for sex helps animals survive habitat loss, new beetle research says
Animals around the world are seeing their environments change. Climate change is causing heating and changes to weather patterns, the oceans are becoming more acidic, and previously undisturbed habitats are being altered and degraded by human activities. дальше »
2019-8-3 18:00 | |
Criminologist: Trump acts like a criminal when denying climate change
While much of the world now recognizes the need for immediate action, there are still those who question the scientific consensus on climate change and deter efforts to tackle it. As might be expected, they have the attention of US President Donald Trump and his Republican administration. дальше »
2019-7-31 19:00 | |
Earth’s ocean was stagnant and stinking for a billion years — here’s why that’s exciting
Geologists have dubbed Earth’s middle age the “boring billion”. Occurring some 1,800 to 800 million years ago, it has long been considered a period when little happened on Earth in terms of biological evolution, climate, or the chemistry of the oceans and atmosphere. дальше »
2019-7-31 15:29 | |
Research: Climate change helped elephants evolve a large brain
Elephants have long captivated our attention, partly because of their sheer size and majesty. But we’re also struck by their complex behavior. In some ways, we’re fascinated because this behavior echoes our most humane feelings. дальше »
2019-7-29 12:09 | |
New York Times Plans Blockchain Project to Eliminate Fake News
Today’s political climate is filled with different narratives and opinions, making it nothing short of confusing. The media believes they have had no role to play but are responsible for the elimination of this menace. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:00 | |
Circle ventures to Bermuda for friendlier regulatory climate
Circle, the peer-to-peer tech platform, and its acquired crypto exchange platform, Poloniex has not been in very good shape and the past seven months have been quite tempestuous for the Boston-based firm. дальше »
2019-7-22 21:38 | |
PSA: FaceApp can use your uploaded photos and your likeness for “commercial purposes”
FaceApp appears to be having a viral moment, again. The two year old AI-driven photo editor from Russian company Wireless Lab, which rose in popularity for its realistic facial transformations in photos, is back in the spotlight. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:46 | |
Chinese crypto-miners seek to set up shop in Iran as crackdown ensues
China is among the most preferred locations for cryptocurrency miners, owing to cheap electricity, low population, and cold climate provided by cities such as Sichuan. However, mining activity is now slowly falling due to the lack of enthusiasm for the same on the part of Chinese policymakers. дальше »
2019-7-11 04:30 | |
Bitcoin Will Move 25-30X Faster Up Than Gold: Max Keiser
Bitcoin bull, Max Keiser believes rising global debt will see far greater capital flow into BTC than traditional haven assets like gold. Smart Money Flowing into Bitcoin Tweeting on Monday (July 8, 2019), Keiser identified the brewing global financial crisis with debt piled up to more than 400% of GDP. дальше »
2019-7-10 22:55 | |
Bitcoin Mining Exec Reveals the Key to Sustaining Crypto’s Future
It’s no secret that mining bitcoin consumes an extraordinary amount of energy—in fact, more than the entire country of New Zealand. Such a level of energy consumption is not only a problem for the existential issue of climate change, but also threatens the sustainability of the entire bitcoin (and crypto) economy. дальше »
2019-6-30 18:00 | |
This video game reveals how prehistoric people tackled climate change
How will climate change remake our world in the 21st century? Will we be able to adapt and survive? As with many things, the past is a good guide for the future. Humans have experienced climate changes in the past that have transformed their environment – studying their response could tell us something about our own fate. дальше »
2019-6-29 12:00 | |
The Politicization of Money: Crypto as a Safeguard Against Economic Propaganda
Money has come a long way since its origins. From cowry shells to crypto, transferable, divisible, and economically sound means of exchange have been adopted by market actors everywhere. Modern history has brought us to a dangerous place, however, a cultural climate where politics and bad economics have co-opted monetary utility in the name of […] The post The Politicization of Money: Crypto as a Safeguard Against Economic Propaganda appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-6-27 18:40 | |
What a bit! Is Climate Change Just a Conspiracy Theory?
With the temperature rising, forest fires, droughts, extreme weather events you would assume climate change would be the number one problem we’re trying to solve especially with a recent report that nearly 40 percent of the world primates could be affected by climate change. дальше »
2019-6-19 12:01 | |
Why Is FINRA Lingering On Approval Requests For 40 Digital Assets Securities Startups?
Why Is FINRA Frustrating Approval Requests For 40 Digital Assets Securities Startups? The current cryptocurrency and blockchain climate is pretty interesting. There's so much happening right now that everyone naturally seems to want a piece of the pie. дальше »
2019-6-18 01:12 | |
Apart from a brief 90-day window, Bitcoin [BTC] has always been profitable for users, claims Anthony Pompliano
Bitcoin has changed the climate of the cryptocurrency industry by rising above the $9000 mark and in turn, giving a boost to its market cap as well. Although the community still has its fair share of critics, a majority of the members foresee a positive future for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-18 23:30 | |
Cryptocurrency Regulation Petition Started in India by Bitcoin Community to Accelerate Changes
It is fairly well known that the crypto community in India has suffered a number of setbacks due to various government regulations that have stalled the industry and forced several companies to leave the country or wind-up operations due to the harshness of the regulatory climate. Some details of a new bill called the “Banning […] дальше »
2019-6-17 16:53 | |
Bitcoin Mining Emissions Are Reaching New Highs Per MIT and University of Munich Report
Bitcoin (BTC) is the most popular virtual currency in the world, but there are some critics that complain that it is contributing to climate change. In order for Bitcoin to operate it needs miners to confirm transactions with ASIC hardware. дальше »
2019-6-15 18:56 | |
Local Governments Work To Shape Bitcoin Mining's Impact On Climate
Officials in Missoula County, Montana, changed the way crypto mining operations need to implement clean energy initiatives, helping set a standard for how local governments can hold mining operations responsible for the energy they use. дальше »
2019-6-13 23:48 | |
NASA research shows alien life is far less likely than previously thought
Scientists just threw a monkey wrench in the search for intelligent extraterrestrial life by redefining what a “habitable planet” is. A team of researchers led by NASA astrobiologist Edward Schwieterman recently published a study indicating that the habitable zone (HZ) for life includes far fewer planetary systems than scientists thought. дальше »
2019-6-13 21:22 | |
Facebook, Twitter and major social media sites blocked amid Liberian anti-corruption protest
Telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Liberia have restricted Internet access in the country by blocking Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat amid anti-corruption protests by citizens. дальше »
2019-6-12 11:01 | |
Is Retail Leveraging Blockchain Benefits Yet? A Look into Where Things Stand in Today’s Climate
Retailers Increasingly Adopting Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Retailers find themselves in a more unique condition than many others in the business world because they see both sides of the blockchain world in that they're beginning to navigate cryptocurrency for payments and also willing to make use of blockchain technology a large range of applications. Blockchain […] дальше »
2019-6-12 03:01 | |
Bitcoin Cash: Roger Ver’s tweet highlights governments’ double standards
India’s proposed “draft bill” that was released by Bloomberg Quint earlier this week had caused a massive uproar in the crypto community. The lack of clarity and ambiguous cryptocurrency climate drove Zebpay, an app-enabled crypto exchange, from the country to Malta. дальше »
2019-6-9 11:30 | |
India wants to make 40% cabs electric by 2026 to meet climate change goals
The Indian government is planning to order rideshare companies like Ola and Uber to convert 40 percent of their fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, according to a report from Reuters. According to sources and documents obtained from meetings, the authorities will order the companies to adopt to electric vehicles gradually: 2. дальше »
2019-6-7 11:09 | |
SEC’s Hester Peirce urges crypto-community to ‘walk the regulators through the technology’
The uncertain regulatory climate with respect to the cryptocurrency ecosystem has led to detrimental consequences, with the geofencing of crypto-tokens by Poloniex being a recent example. The Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Hester Peirce, had previously expressed her fears regarding the delay of the same. дальше »
2019-6-4 21:30 | |
Bristol City Council Fights Climate Change with Blockchain Tech
Local governments aren’t known for being forward-thinking, so it might surprise you to learn that a city in the U. K. has found a novel application for blockchain technology: saving the planet. дальше »
2019-6-4 00:03 | |
Tesla Plans to Build Cheaper Model 3 Cars in China
Due to the ongoing tension between the US and China, manufacturing of goods has come under a lot of pressure. While some companies start to crumble, others explore new opportunities. Tesla, for example, is looking to build cheaper Model 3 cars in China. дальше »
2019-5-31 16:00 | |
Ripple Sheds Light on “Regulatory Climate” of UAE and the Measured Legal Outlook
There has been a lot of volatility experienced in the regulatory atmosphere over the last year around the world. However, Ripple recently gave an update to their customers about the Ripple Regional event, which was based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). дальше »
2019-5-30 01:22 | |
Vague, Contradictory Crypto Asset Regulations in the United States Risk Top-Tier Innovation to Faulter
The unclear and conflicting regulations on crypto assets are causing great dissension amongst the cryptocurrency companies operating in the United States. It is feared that unless these financial laws are amended and updated, there will be an exodus of highly talented individuals to countries where the regulations offer a friendlier climate to operate in. Whilst […] дальше »
2019-5-29 18:29 | |
Bitcoin Billionaire Pledges Crypto Billions to Bill Gates & Warren Buffet’s ‘Giving Pledge’
By CCN: Ben Delo, bitcoin billionaire and co-founder of crypto trading platform BitMEX, has pledged the majority of his wealth to Giving Pledge, the philanthropic organization set up by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffet. дальше »
2019-5-28 16:48 | |
SEC’s harsh crypto regulations would drive innovation away from the US to Asia, says Fred Wilson
Circle-acquired Poloniex, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, announced the geofencing of nine assets on its platform recently. The reason revealed by them was the uncertain regulatory climate in the US, leading them to take a cautionary step fearing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s [SEC] retribution. дальше »
2019-5-27 05:00 | |
Jeremy Allaire’s Circle Lays Off 10% of Staff amid Prickly US Regulation
By CCN: Bitcoin has been booming lately, but Circle, the parent company of crypto exchange Poloniex, announced yesterday afternoon that about 30 employees are leaving as part of “organizational changes. дальше »
2019-5-23 03:00 | |
Goldman-Sachs Backed Circle Blames ‘Restrictive’ US Laws for Layoffs
Bitcoin and crypto are rising, but Goldman Sachs-backed Circle laid off 10 percent of its workforce blaming a ‘restrictive’ regulatory climate. But is that just a smokescreen to mask Circle’s dwindling user base? SEC Bullish on Bitcoin, Bearish on Alts OK, so we may not call the SEC exactly ‘bullish’ on Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:00 | |
Circle Sheds 10% of Workforce as CEO Blames Restrictive US Regulatory Climate
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that regulations are to blame for Circle staff cuts
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Компания Circle сокращает персонал
Компания Circle, владеющая криптовалютной биржей Poloniex и краудфандинговым порталом SeedInvest, сократила 30 сотрудников, что составляет порядка 10% штата. Today we made organizational changes at Circle and eliminated approximately 30 positions, which is about 10% of our employees. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:35 | |
Оператор биткоин-биржи Poloniex объявил о сокращении персонала из-за жесткого регулирования в США
Компания Circle, владеющая криптовалютной биржей Poloniex и краудфандинговым порталом SeedInvest, сократила 30 сотрудников, что составляет порядка 10% штата. Today we made organizational changes at Circle and eliminated approximately 30 positions, which is about 10% of our employees. дальше »
2019-5-22 10:52 | |
Research reveals surprising relationship between climate change and fertility rate
Climate change will shape every aspect of human life – often in complex ways. Take the question of deciding how many children to have, for example. A new analysis suggests that climate change could increase fertility rates in tropical countries, in turn magnifying the impacts of climate change on those countries and widening the gap between wealthy and poorer nations. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:04 | |
SEC’s guidance prompts more questions than answers, says Circle’s Jeremy Allaire after Poloniex geo-fencing episode
Circle-acquired Poloniex, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange’s decision to geofence nine digital assets on its platform was met with criticism from some of the most prominent figures in the community. дальше »
2019-5-21 11:00 | |
New Climate Change Initiative Agreement Happens with W-Foundation’s HOOXI App for Climate Action
W-Foundation and UNFCCC secretariat signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration is meant for the development of the HOOXI app for climate change action. Climate change is hotly debated in some parts of the world, but the Eastern hemisphere is making the awareness of this problem a priority. In the United Nations, a climate […] дальше »
2019-5-17 04:01 | |
The way we eat is killing the planet — here’s how tech can help
As someone who gets way too excited about delicious food, it really pains me to admit that our modern diets are the largest cause of climate change and biodiversity loss in existence. While it’s usually easier to be blissfully ignorant, yesterday at TNW Conference I received the wake-up call I (reluctantly) needed. дальше »
2019-5-10 17:01 | |
‘Nation as a service’ is the ultimate goal of for digitized governments
Kaspar Korjus, the Founding Managing Director of Estonia’s e-Residency program, shared his futuristic vision on how to get nation states to digitize with attendees of TNW2019 today. The private sector has set the pace for technological transformation, and Korjus thinks it’s time for nation states to catch up. дальше »
2019-5-9 19:35 | |
‘Nation as a service’ is the ultimate goal for digitized governments
Kaspar Korjus, the Founding Managing Director of Estonia’s e-Residency program, shared his futuristic vision on how to get nation states to digitize with attendees of TNW2019 today. The private sector has set the pace for technological transformation, and Korjus thinks it’s time for nation states to catch up. дальше »
2019-5-9 19:35 | |
George Clooney Whines About Climate, Hides Insane Carbon Footprint
By CCN: There is nothing better or more laughable then Hollywood celebrity hypocrites. Case in point: George Clooney. Clooney loves to talk about the important issues of our day. He loves to virtue signal and wag his finger at people. дальше »
2019-5-9 00:38 | |
Stephen Palley says ICO boom was just a flash in the pan and will not happen again
The regulatory climate of the crypto-verse has always been a hotly debated topic with multiple parties taking sides as to whether the governing bodies need to amend their rules and regulations regarding cryptocurrencies or keep it as it is. дальше »
2019-5-5 00:30 | |