World’s First Legal Literature on ICOs Calls Out Fundraising Method

A University of Pennsylvania legal research report concluded Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have mostly “failed” to reflect on their contractual promises as described in their whitepapers. ICO Projects a Far-Fetched Endeavour Titled “Coin-Operated Capitalism,” the paper was released on July 17, 2018, and aims to explore ICOs as a legitimate option of fundraising. дальше »

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Ethereum Client Parity Receives Major Upgrade

The most popular smart contract platform in the world is working diligently to solve its issues with scaling and user interface. In a recent update, Ethereum software client Parity received a major upgrade that caters primarily to commercial users. дальше »

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U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Files Data Tokenization Patent

Institutional bank Wells Fargo applied for a token-based patent on July 17, 2018, detailing a tokenization system method that protects customer data. Bank Addresses Tokenization Benefits According to a filing published by the U. дальше »

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Coinbase: Never Needed SEC Approval to List Security Tokens

San Francisco-based Coinbase backpedaled on its Security and Exchange Commision (SEC) approval announcement after previously exciting a furor in cryptocurrency circles for claiming the contrary. Coinbase Backpedals Statements On July 17, 2018, CryptoSlate reported that cryptocurrency exchange behemoth Coinbase received approvals from the SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to acquire Keystone Capital Corp. дальше »

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Switzerland Scrambles to Regain “Cryptocurrency-Friendly” Status As Banks Dissuade Crypto-Businesses

Famously touted as the “Crypto Valley,” the Swiss city of Zug is losing sheen in favor of other cities and jurisdictions as cryptocurrency startups reportedly face difficulties in administration and governances in the European country. дальше »

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Tron’s Founder Wins His Own Blockchain’s Election in Under A Day

As a smart contract platform boasting a focus on user experience, Tron recently launched its mainnet and began migrating off the Ethereum blockchain. In an unanticipated turn of events, TRON’s founder Justin Sun has become one of the network’s 27 super representatives. дальше »

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eToro Releases Cardano (ADA) Market Research Report

On July 17, 2018, eToro, the world's largest social investing platform, published a market research report on Cardano – the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The post eToro Releases Cardano (ADA) Market Research Report appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stripe COO Explains Move Away From Bitcoin Payments

Popular payments provider Stripe made waves in 2015 after announcing the acceptance of Bitcoin for its merchant network. However, in April 2018, the company ceased Bitcoin operations providing no clear reasons at the time. дальше »

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Augur Prediction Market Confirms First $20K in Bets Have Paid Out

One of the most complex DApps to run on the Ethereum blockchain, Augur, is a decentralized prediction market enabling users to bet on almost anything. On July 18, 2018, Augur announced on Twitter that the first market on its platform confirmed $20K in payouts to users. дальше »

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South Korea to Reduce Taxes for Blockchain Startups

With the impending legalization of cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses, South Korea continues to make way for blockchain development. A leader in the industry, South Korea is considering reducing taxes for blockchain startups to fuel ‘growth through innovation. дальше »

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Grayscale Investments Reports 56% of Incoming Crypto Capital Is From Institutional Investors

The emergence of new regulations continues to fuel an influx of institutional capital in the cryptocurrency sector. In its H1 2018 report, Grayscale Investments revealed that the majority of cryptocurrency investments are coming from institutional investors. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Conversations on Capitol Hill

Cryptocurrency was all the buzz on Capitol Hill on Thursday. In two separate committee hearings, U. S. legislatures heard testimony on critical issues for the crypto-community.   The meetings held on July 18, 2018, discussed the efficacy of the decentralized economy, and lawmakers’ continual struggle to understand the shifting financial landscape and to implement policy accordingly. дальше »

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Billionaire Investor and Milwaukee Bucks Owner Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $40,000

Marc Lasry, co-founder, and CEO of Avenue Capital Group shared two interesting facts in a recent interview with CNBC. First, Lasry said that 1% of his net worth was invested in Bitcoin and second, he believes the world’s top digital currency could reach $40,000 one day. дальше »

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Cybersecurity Research: Crypto Exchanges are Easy to Breach With Minimum Effort

In 2018, within a span of two months, the largest crypto exchanges in Japan and South Korea were hacked. A New York-based cyber security firm declared more breaches are yet to come. According to BLAKFX president Robert Statica, crypto exchanges are easier to hack than most online platforms, especially for experienced hackers. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Estimates Ethereum Spam Transaction Fees at $15 million

According to Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s recent spam congestion transactions have racked up at least $15 million in gas fees. Facing record congestion in the form of soaring gas fees and pending transaction times, the Ethereum network has been recently stung with a gas price manipulation attack caused by thousands of spurious transactions. дальше »

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Enabling Transparent Prediction Markets with Smart Contracts

Billions of dollars go into the sports betting market each year, and recent Supreme Court ruling will allow states to legalize it. Although sports betting is only a small section of the prediction market, it still relies on trust in a central party to run the exchange and handle the money. дальше »

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Prominent Investor: Not a Dime Will Come to Crypto Until Regulators are On Board

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, AKA “Mr. Wonderful,” said on CNBC’s Fast Money that he firmly believes not a dime from institutional investors will come into the crypto market, at least in the short-term. дальше »

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Research: Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining May Have Reached Its Peak As Monero Prices Plunge

The burgeoning cryptocurrency sector gave rise to scores of unauthorized cryptocurrency mining malware infiltrating millions of computers worldwide. However, recent reports suggest the prominent hacking method may lose its relevance soon. дальше »

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Mastercard Files Patent to Link Fiat and Cryptocurrency Transactions

Payment titan Mastercard was awarded a patent for developing a method of linking cryptographic forms of money to fiat currency accounts. Mastercard Aims to Augment Cryptocurrency Adoption Granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 17, 2018, the patent details a structure that manages “fractional reserves of blockchain currency. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Surpassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever

For the first time in their inception, Ethereum’s average transaction fees outstripped Bitcoin’s. Ethereum however, has since resumed its place as the more economical blockchain. As reported in a tweet by @JZay, Coin Metrics data revealed the momentary overtaking occurred July 1, 2018: Average transaction fees for Ethereum have surpassed Bitcoin for the first time […] The post Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Surpassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Suprassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever

For the first time in their inception, Ethereum’s average transaction fees outstripped Bitcoin’s. Ethereum however, has since resumed its place as the more economical blockchain. As reported in a tweet by @JZay, Coin Metrics data revealed the momentary overtaking occurred July 1, 2018: Average transaction fees for Ethereum have surpassed Bitcoin for the first time […] The post Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Suprassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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China: Sixfold Surge in Companies Adding “Blockchain” to Their Name

Imitating the infamous trend of adding “internet” to a company’s name during the dot-com bubble of 1999, China is experiencing a surge in companies registering their businesses with “blockchain” in their names. дальше »

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Op-Ed: Why Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Catalyze The Biggest Bull Run Yet

The current Bitcoin ETF proposal awaiting SEC has captured a significant amount of attention within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The post Op-Ed: Why Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Catalyze The Biggest Bull Run Yet appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stellar Enters the Middle East, Becomes First Cryptocurrency to Gain Sharia Certification

The seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Stellar, gained global traction as a unique, decentralized value exchange protocol. Announced July 17, 2018, Stellar is the first cryptocurrency to receive Sharia compliance certification and integrate with Middle Eastern financial firms. дальше »

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G20 Crypto Regulatory Guidelines Issued Before Summit

Collectively, the G20 strives to create policies that are beneficial for the world economy.

The post G20 Crypto Regulatory Guidelines Issued Before Summit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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IBM to Back Stellar-Based Stablecoin Project “Stronghold USD”

In a move aimed at ending the notorious volatility associated with cryptocurrencies, technology giant IBM announced it will back a stablecoin project on July 17, 2018. Stablecoin Aimed For Institutional Use According to Reuters,  IBM Corp will enter a partnership with U. дальше »

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Bitmain and Peter Thiel Lead Investment Round for EOS Developer Block.one

Announced on July 16, EOS developer Block.one closed a new fundraising round led by PayPal founder Peter Thiel and Chinese chipmaker Bitmain. The post Bitmain and Peter Thiel Lead Investment Round for EOS Developer Block.one appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Market Increases by $22 Billion, Ethereum and Bitcoin Rally into the Green

Following a multi-month downtrend, the overall cryptocurrency market may be showing signs of a trend reversal. At press time, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have broken through key resistance levels and begun recovering from monthly lows. дальше »

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Kodak-Branded Bitcoin KashMiner Shuts Shop After SEC Intervention

A misleading, controversial Kodak-branded mining company has confirmed the indefinite suspension of all plans to launch. The post Kodak-Branded Bitcoin KashMiner Shuts Shop After SEC Intervention appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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“Not a Fad” CFA Institute to Introduce Cryptocurrency Courses to Fulfil Demand

The world-renowned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute is adding blockchain and cryptocurrency curriculum to Level I and Level II of its three-phase examination. CFA Wakes Up To Cryptocurrencies On July 16, 2018, Bloomberg reported the CFA Institute would provide study material of the burgeoning technology and asset class to exam aspirants who choose the revenant […] The post “Not a Fad” CFA Institute to Introduce Cryptocurrency Courses to Fulfil Demand appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CFA Institute Introducing Fintech Courses, says Crypto ‘Not a Fad’

The world-renowned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute is adding blockchain and cryptocurrency curriculum to Level I and Level II of its three-phase examination. The post CFA Institute Introducing Fintech Courses, says Crypto ‘Not a Fad’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Major League Baseball Announces Ethereum-Based Digital Collectibles

The MLB, in partnership with blockchain gaming company, Lucid Sights, hopes to boost baseball fandom with the potentially ground-breaking dApp, "MLB Crypto Baseball." The post Major League Baseball Announces Ethereum-Based Digital Collectibles appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Coinbase Gains Approval to List Security Tokens

Through three key acquisitions, Coinbase has gained regulatory approval to expand its asset offering and list tokens classified as securities. The post Coinbase Gains Approval to List Security Tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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BlackRock Eyeing Blockchain and Crypto In Spite of CEO’s Stance

The largest investment management firm in the world — BlackRock — has set up a working group to evaluate the investment potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency. The post BlackRock Eyeing Blockchain and Crypto In Spite of CEO’s Stance appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Answering Vitalik Hard Questions For the Blockchain World Part 2: The Scalability Barrier

Buterin’s second question appears to be partly directed at the dApp development ecosystem, in which novelty apps and games dominate, and partly due to the lack of transaction throughput that limits the functionality and efficacy of large-scale dApps. дальше »

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Price Watch: Bitcoin, EOS, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Cardano Gain Momentum

As cryptocurrency and blockchain continue to attract new investment, more institutional capital and regulatory oversight pervade the global markets. In light of recent developments, cryptocurrency prices are showing signs of gaining positive momentum. дальше »

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SATIS Group Report: ‘78% of ICOs are Scams’

The 2018 crypto ecosystem is looking significantly different than 2017. Although the values of the most prominent cryptocurrencies are down considerably from their December 2017 highs, new digital currencies issued through ICOs are receiving record investment. дальше »

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How a Crypto Investor Lost $50k on Binance, and Will Never Get it Back

A crypto investor lost $50,000 on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Unfortunately, however, the user will never be able to get the funds back. The post How a Crypto Investor Lost $50k on Binance, and Will Never Get it Back appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Report: United Kingdom Primed To Lead “Crypto Economy”

Reports suggest the U.K. may be en route to dominate the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry and join the ranks of Japan, Germany, and Malta. The post Report: United Kingdom Primed To Lead “Crypto Economy” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Research: Quantum Computers Can Decipher Private Keys of Cryptocurrencies

Immutability and difficult-to-solve algorithms are the main attractions for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin apart from potentially creating a new financial system. However, recent research suggests the underlying technology may not be as resilient as perceived. дальше »

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Despite Crackdown, Ex-Chinese Mafia Raises $750 Million via Mysterious ICO

Despite China’s widespread crackdown on the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, an influential, organized crime syndicate member seemingly circumvented strict regulations to issue digital tokens– which local reports estimate raised $750 million “in less than five minutes. дальше »

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BitMEX Research: 2018’s Crypto Rollercoaster Ride

The research department of leading exchange BitMEX posted a video reflecting their new “cryptocurrency pricing model” — a novel depiction of an investor’s rollercoaster ride. The post BitMEX Research: 2018’s Crypto Rollercoaster Ride appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Admits to Rejecting a 293,000 ETH Allocation

Founding Ethereum member and Cardano co-creator Charles Hoskinson admits to declining a "founder's allocation" of 293,000 ETH. The post Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Admits to Rejecting a 293,000 ETH Allocation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Coinbase’s New Listing Candidates: What Are Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar Lumens, Zcash, and 0x?

Coinbase’s recent admission that the highly popular cryptocurrency brokerage platform is considering the addition of five more crypto assets has seen the values of each potential token surge dramatically. дальше »

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What is the Real Probability of a Bitcoin ETF?

In major crypto markets such as Japan and South Korea, investors are highly anticipating the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the end of August 2018. The post What is the Real Probability of a Bitcoin ETF? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Answering Vitalik’s 7 Hard Questions For the Blockchain World Part 1: Hashpower Centralization

Ethereum co-founder and blockchain prophet Vitalik Buterin released a series of open questions to the cryptocurrency community. The post Answering Vitalik’s 7 Hard Questions For the Blockchain World Part 1: Hashpower Centralization appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Stress Test Results Spark Centralization Concerns

A recent “stress test” conducted on the Bitcoin Cash has caused controversy due to the apparently highly centralized nature of the BCH network. The post Bitcoin Cash Stress Test Results Spark Centralization Concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Unicorn Hunters: The VC Firms Behind Billion-Dollar Crypto Startups

The ranks of "unicorn" companies — privately held start-up companies possessing a current valuation of $1 billion or more — have been infiltrated by a growing roster of crypto organizations that are dramatically rising in value. дальше »

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Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange is Moving to Japan, Outrage From Investors

Bithumb, the largest crypto exchange in South Korea by trading volume and user base, is expanding to Japan, the biggest market for cryptocurrency investors. The post Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange is Moving to Japan, Outrage From Investors appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Billionaire Investor Steven Cohen Joins Crypto Hedge Fund

Cohen, who ranks as 8 on the Forbes 400 Self-Made Score and currently oversees Point72 Asset Management, a $12 billion hedge fund firm. The post Billionaire Investor Steven Cohen Joins Crypto Hedge Fund appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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