Blockchain Firm Aranium Aims to Disrupt Private Equity Investing

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are considered game-changers in the finance world despite Wall Street’s caution. And when it comes to private equity (PE), an early innovator could enjoy first-mover advantage. дальше »

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Washington State Utility Increases Power Rates for Bitcoin Mining

Due to Grant County’s lower power cost that comes from the local hydroelectric plant, many cryptocurrency mining operations have flocked to Washington state. However, their luck is bound to change as the Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) recently announced a rate hike for electricity used by cryptocurrency mining farms by as much as threefold, the International Business Times reported...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »

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What Comes After Crypto Currencies, or Which Crypto Projects Will Be Popular in 2019

While cryptos are becoming replaced by new cryptographic platforms boasting broader functionalities, emergence of technology based projects, which go far beyond the creation of simple payment means, changes direction of blockchain development. дальше »

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Government Of Bahrain To Look Into Blockchain Technology

The government of Bahrain has highlighted that blockchain technology could be critical when it comes to improving the financial standpoint of the country. Local news sources suggest that Bahrain is investigating how blockchain could fulfil a number of roles within the economic sector, as well as considering the use of the technology for cyber-security methods. дальше »

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72% of Consumers Plan to Buy More Cryptocurrency, New Survey Finds

Despite the flurry of bad news hitting cryptocurrencies, the latest SharePost’s survey reveals that consumers and investors remain optimistic. Indeed, they are considering more digital currency purchases within the next 12 months. дальше »

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”Ghost Town” in British Columbia Eyes Revival as Bitcoin Mine Comes to Town

The town of Ocean Falls in British Columbia, Canada, is set to become yet another example of a rejuvenated small town with a new crypto mining facility in town. A report on September 4, 2018, shows that after four long decades of little to nothing happening, the fortuitous presence of cheap hydroelectric power has attracted a bitcoin miner to town,...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »

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Exotic Car Enthusiasts Can Now Buy a New Rolls-Royce Using Bitcoin

A Rolls-Royce dealership in Houston, Texas, is now allowing prospective customers to pay for their new luxury vehicles using Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. The move to allow customers to pay with crypto comes as it becomes an increasingly popular trend to pay for luxury and exotic cars using cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private

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 »

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Eos Technical Analysis #009 – EOS Dragged Down by Drop in BTC Value but Finds Support at Short Term .786 Fibonacci Retracement Level

EOS has seen an 11. 90% price drop over the past 24 hours of trading. This price drop comes as BTC falls back under $7,000 as the bears step up the pressure and considering that the majority of the altcoins are BTC driven their dollar value erodes as BTC drops. дальше »

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Lawmakers Have Defined Blockchain – Badly

Bitcoin is many things to many people. To some, it is a peer-to-peer version of electronic cash, just as Satoshi intended. To others, it’s a store of value, while yet others see it as a system for remittance. дальше »

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Crypto Investors: Understand Why Bittrex Removed Bitcoin Gold (BTG)

Bitcoin Gold (BTG), a hard fork from the Bitcoin core (BTC) is set to be delisted from the Bittrex exchange on September 14. The decision comes after a $18 million USD hack happened on the BTG network in May. дальше »

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Underlying Costs of Programming on the EOS Platform on the Rise

Often referred to as the ‘Ethereum Killer’, EOS was designed to alleviate the technological woes of its smart contract counterpart. Improvements include vastly improved scalability, speed, efficiency and of course—lower fees. дальше »

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Philippines SEC Considers Cryptocurrency Trading Regulations

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission is set to create a framework for regulating cryptocurrency trading operations in the country. This move comes as part of a three-nation initiative to create the “cryptocurrency valley of Asia”. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hits $24000 In Iran As Government Recognises Crypto Mining As An Industry

Recently, Iran have announced that they will start to recognise cryptocurrency mining as an industry. This comes after an increased pressure on the country by the United States changing the economic sanctions. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Update: BTC Erases Recent Gains, Drops Three Percent in Minutes as Cryptocurrency Market Suffers Fresh Plunge

Bitcoin is currently on a downward trajectory and could easily fall below $7,000 for the first time since the start of September. The price decline comes as other cryptocurrencies are also currently experiencing significant price reductions. дальше »

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China Embracing Blockchain but Continues to Clamp Down on Cryptocurrency Speculation

On the surface, China appears to be an enigma to crypto investors. On one hand, its tech companies are among the busiest in the world when it comes to filing applications for blockchain-related patents. дальше »

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Google Enables Big Data Analysis of the Ethereum Blockchain

Internet search giant Google has added Ethereum to its big data analytics platform BigQuery providing its users with a new avenue for directly interacting with Ethereum data. This move comes just a few months after releasing Bitcoin support in its database tool. дальше »

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Universities respond to acute crypto skills shortage

With a recent Deloitte survey identifying a shortage of crypto skilled staff as contributing to industry’s slow uptake of blockchain solutions, a new report from Coinbase comes as welcome news  дальше »

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Ethereum Accepts EIP-1234 Proposal; Announces a Twelve-Month Delay

On August 31, 2018, the Ethereum team announced the delay of Casper’s development for 12 months to reduce block rewards and maintain stability. The Decision There is much to be said about the development of Ethereum, and it’s a constant struggle to reach consensus when it comes to deciding the way progress is heading. дальше »

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Save Money. Buy Bitcoin: Walmart Introduces $1 Chocolate Cryptocurrency

While investors complain over suppression of Bitcoin prices in 2018, the largest cryptocurrency quietly debuted at US Walmart stores for just $1. Bang For Your Buck As multiple Reddit users revealed this week and last, outlets of the retail giant have become full of bitcoins for the “everyday low price” of a single dollar. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange Bittrex Delists Bitcoin Gold (BTG) over Refusal to Pay

In an official announcement made by Bitcoin Gold (BTG) on September 1, 2018, the cryptocurrency is set to be delisted from Seattle-based crypto exchange Bittrex. This comes as a result of a refusal to pay 12,372 BTG to Bittrex to remain listed on the exchange. дальше »

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Google unleashes its new image detection AI on child abuse content online

Google’s latest attempt to battle the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online comes in the form of an AI that can quickly identify images that haven’t been previously catalogued. It’s part of the company’s Content Safety API, which is available to NGOs and other bodies working on this issue. дальше »

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Russians Design а ‘Beautiful’ Mining Rig

A Russian design studio has developed a “beautiful” cryptocurrency mining rig. The fashionable “Freer” is a modular, customizable home mining device. It comes in different colors, displays and sets of ports, depending on the requirements of the client. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Strong Rally Tests Trend-Changing Behavior

In a potentially trend-changing move, bitcoin has now managed establish its first *higher* low since the beginning of this years crypto bear market. In mid-June, after seeing a short-lived bounce from this year’s low in the upper $5,000s, the bitcoin market took a very harsh, unrelenting move that dropped the price from the mid $8000s to the $5900s. дальше »

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Ethereum Dataset Becomes Publicly Available in Google BigQuery

The announcement comes just few months after Cloud giant Google introduced Bitcoin blockchain support for its BigQuery data analytics service. The post Ethereum Dataset Becomes Publicly Available in Google BigQuery appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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Bittrex Waves Goodbye To Bitcoin Gold (BTG) After $18M Hack

The entirety of the cryptocurrency industry has indisputably had a dismal year, with prices collapsing by upwards of 70% across the board.  But Bitcoin Gold (BTG) may take the cake when it comes to a cryptocurrency that has suffered the most in 2018. дальше »

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FinTech Coins ICO

FinTech Coins has transformed complex technology into a straightforward user-friendly product. We have created a unique and comprehensive ecosystem, where users and merchants can connect and transact effortlessly together. дальше »

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IOTA Comes Up Big In The Vehicular Applications Test

IOTA have recently revealed a research paper titled “IOTA Feasibility and Perspectives for Enabling Vehicular Applications” on the 29th August, which discusses the likelihood of using IOTA Tangle as a fundamental feature to improve privacy in Vehicular applications. дальше »

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Bitcoin, A Tool For The Labour Class, Or A Weapon For Capitalism?

We’ve touched upon this sort of issue before, but it’s a topic that comes back again and again. Bitcoin was produced as a site of liberation, a decentralised product designed to allow people a chance to break away from the capitalist financial system, a way to take control of your own money across a democratic medium. дальше »

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New Colombian President Extends a Welcoming Hand to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Colombia looks to be the next nation on the map that, like Malta, is making a strong pivot to blockchain and virtual currencies. As the cryptocurrency and blockchain worlds continue to expand, a growing list of nations have begun to place heavy emphasis on both industries. дальше »

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Blockchain Tech Looks Promising for Luxury Appraisal World

Among the luxury goods market, there are a number of issues that arise when it comes to buyers and sellers. From receiving accurate appraisals to spotting counterfeit products, blockchain tech has the potential to transform the luxury goods world. дальше »

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Top 6 Failed Fiat Currencies: Discontinued Edition

The list of failed and obsolete fiat currencies is a lot longer than most people would expect. When it comes to obsolete currencies, there are quite a few to choose from. The following examples are ranked in reverse order of longevity, and failed to make any real impact in the end. #6 Albanian Lek Valute […] дальше »

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Cryptopys Comes to Rescue Crypto Traders from Information Overload

Deco. agency and Krypton Capital have joined forces to launch a crypto news aggregation and portfolio management portal. The digital asset markets are notoriously volatile and prone to actions spurred by the herd instinct, FUD (fear/uncertainty/doubt), and FOMO (fear of missing out) phenomena. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Standard Organization (BCSO): ViaBTC CEO Haipo Yang New BCH Consensus Proposal

This Friday Haipo Yang, the CEO of Viabtc and Coinex issued a Medium blog recommending the establishment of a standardization institution like the World Wide Web’s W3C consortium. Haipo Yang aspires to originate a related group called the Bitcoin Cash Standard Organization (BCSO) in order to build standards and achieve better transparency when it comes […] дальше »

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Econometric Models Put Bitcoin’s ‘Intrinsic Value’ between $1,080 and $8,778

The price of Bitcoin has stood in a range between $5,500 and $8,000 for three months, now hovering around the $7,000 handle. Market participants could be in need of some price stability after the rally towards the $20,000 area in late 2017 and the subsequent downfall earlier this year. дальше »

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Social media is the source of the Infowars problem, not the solution

The swirling maelstrom of fake news and absurd conspiracy theories that’s surrounded the ongoing Infowars mess has perplexed today’s leading social media platforms like no other, and major companies like Twitter are still struggling to formulate a game plan for handling these situations in the future. дальше »

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California State Legislature Approves Bill for the Creation of a Blockchain Study Group

A bill for the creation of a blockchain study group was approved by both houses of the California legislature. California Steps Up California has always had a historical prominence on the tech industry in the U. дальше »

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American Crypto Industry Is Attracting Asian Funds, While US VC Firms Are Starting to See Asian Opportunities

The US and Asia seem to share a complicated but symbiotic relationship when it comes to venture financing in their respective tech and crypto industries. While Asian funds are now flocking to the US in droves to fund new ventures in the tech and crypto scenes, their American counterparts are starting to notice the massive […] American Crypto Industry Is Attracting Asian Funds, While US VC Firms Are Starting to See Asian Opportunities was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

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Best Cryptocurrency Trading Social Networks For Investors To Use In 2018

For those new to the world of digital currencies, being able to lean on others when entering the trading arena is a huge benefit. Akin to legacy “copy trading,” where a novice forex trader will copy experienced traders’ plays, mutual or social crypto trading is a support system that millions find beneficial. It too comes […] дальше »

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Gone in 60 Seconds – 7 Scary Statistics About the Evil Internet Minute

Plenty of things can happen in a minute. And when it comes to your security online, those 60 seconds are enough to send your business into a tailspin. As companies around the world look to increase their online presence and create more touchpoints with their customers, the attack surface grows ever larger. In what RiskIQ […] дальше »

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Ethereum Price and Usage Disappoint Despite ETH Futures Rumors

CBOE could launch Ethereum (ETH) futures by the end of 2018 if US regulators approve its product, anonymous sources told Business Insider August 30. ‘Getting Comfortable’ CBOE, which launched pioneering Bitcoin futures in December last year, is currently waiting while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to “get comfortable with the product before its official launch,” the publication reported citing “people familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Retail Giant Rakuten to Buy Crypto Exchange for $2.4 million

The announcement comes around four month since the crypto exchange was issued a business improvement order by the Japanese financial regulators. The post Retail Giant Rakuten to Buy Crypto Exchange for $2.4 million appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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Bitfi Confirm They Are Very Much Hackable And Hire New Security Manager

Bitfi, the McAfee led cryptocurrency wallet and the alleged unhackable wallet that was set to change the entire landscape for cryptocurrency storage has finally caved in and retreated, the company and John McAfee himself, have now confirmed that the wallet is indeed vulnerable to hacks. дальше »

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Top 6 EOS DApps of August 2018

The entire blockchain industry is abuzz with distributed applications. Various networks are competing for traction when it comes to dApps, with EOS slowly making a name for itself as of right now. The following dApps are sorted by their current popularity, although these rankings are bound to shift sooner or later. #6 DeltaDex It is not […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Scam: Fraudsters Buy 26 BTC Using Counterfeit Euro Bills in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, an individual has fallen victim to another Bitcoin scam using counterfeit currency notes. This case comes less than a fortnight after another similar high-profile occurred in South Korea involving a group of Serbian fraudsters and a South Korean businessman. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slides Back Up, Will Be Big in Five Years

At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is back in the high $6,900 range and is trading for just shy of $7,000. After a minor dip that brought it down to about $6,800 yesterday afternoon, the asset is showing signs of recovery and moving back up the financial ladder. The brief fall comes from buyers’ […] дальше »

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Decentralization: Justin Sun Thinks TRX Network Beats Ethereum And Bitcoin

In his latest effort during the launch of the Tron Virtual Machine, Justin claimed that when it comes to matters decentralization, Tron wins hands-down against both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The post Decentralization: Justin Sun Thinks TRX Network Beats Ethereum And Bitcoin appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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Silk Road Whales Move Millions In BTC Via Bitcoin Tumbling Service

According to new reports, the accounts of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the dark webs Silk Road may have seen some significant whale like movements. Though we can’t guarantee that the accounts in question belong to Ulbricht, many fingers are now pointing in that direction. дальше »

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Yahoo! Finance Now Allows Users to Trade Cryptocurrencies

Yahoo! Finance will be allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies within its news and trading app. The app is a resource for trading information and also a place where trades can be executed due to Yahoo’s integration with broker platforms. дальше »

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Largest Swiss Blockchain Summit Comes Back

Blockchain Leadership Summit: 23-24 November 2018, Congress Centre Basel, Switzerland.

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