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Alexis Ohanian and Serj Tankian team up to help build a social network for Armenia
I spent last week in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which played host to this year’s World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). The prestigious event brings together government agencies, IT companies, lobbying groups, investors, and startups as they discuss the latest developments in information and communications tech. дальше »
2019-10-16 15:59 | |
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China’s social credit system isn’t about scoring citizens — it’s a massive API
China’s emerging social credit system (SCS): rarely has a topic been more hotly discussed, and more poorly understood. When most people think about the SCS, they imagine it primarily as a scoring mechanism, a way for the central government to rank China’s citizens and companies based on their behavior. дальше »
2019-10-15 16:55 | |
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Steam will soon allow you to play couch co-op games with people online
Steam is finding a way to take local multiplayer online, apparently recognizing that sometimes couch co-op isn’t an option. This new option will allow users to play any kind of multiplayer game without the other person needing to be in the same room. дальше »
2019-10-11 21:05 | |
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IRS Issues New Crypto Tax Guidance – Experts Weigh In
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued long-awaited guidance on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies. It is generally described by the crypto community as a mixed bag since some parts are useful while others have raised many more questions, particularly how cryptocurrencies from hard forks and airdrops are taxed. дальше »
2019-10-10 09:30 | |
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IRS Issues New Crypto Tax Guidance After 5 Years – Experts Weigh In
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued long-awaited guidance on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies. It is generally described by the crypto community as a mixed bag since some parts are useful while others have raised many more questions, particularly how cryptocurrencies from hard forks and airdrops are taxed. дальше »
2019-10-10 09:30 | |
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Bitcoin is an Experiment and Could Still Fail, Two Core Devs Say
Former Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell and MIT’s Cory Fields have expressed their opinion regarding possible threats that could lead to bitcoin failure. For both, a 51 percent attack is very unlikely and they are more worried about a social attack or a potential new bug. дальше »
2019-10-10 09:00 | |
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Facebook’s Libra to Be Forked to ‘OpenLibra’
Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra to Be Forked to ‘OpenLibra’Announced at Ethereum Foundation's Devcon 5 conference, OpenLibra is described as an "open platform for financial inclusion," with a telling tagline: "Not run by Facebook. дальше »
2019-10-9 17:54 | |
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ConsenSys acquires Infura, the centralizing tech powering Ethereum dapps
Ethereum-focused software firm ConsenSys has fully acquired Infura, the company that’s previously been described as the network’s most centralized layer. The company announced the acquisition news via a blog post today. дальше »
2019-10-4 18:26 | |
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NiceHash co-founder reportedly arrested over alleged stolen millions (again)
The co-founder of NiceHash, the well-known cryptocurrency hash power broker, has reportedly been arrested in Germany. Matjaz Skorjanc’s arrest was made over US charges that he, along with several other hackers, is responsible for stealing millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-10-2 18:58 | |
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The case against traditional passwords — and how biometrics can better secure us
Passwords have been around for millennia. Thousands of years before the advent of the computer, the Roman military would use what Polybius described as a watchword to distinguish ally from enemy. дальше »
2019-10-2 15:55 | |
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Good luck trying to crash this AI-powered smart drone
Skydio today announced the the “Skydio 2” smart drone. It’s a feature-packed ‘flying film crew’ capable of navigating through forests, over water, and at speeds of up to 38MPH. I reviewed the company’s first drone, the R1, and my jaw’s still on the floor. дальше »
2019-10-1 20:01 | |
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Dark web weed dealers used ‘Craigslist of Bitcoin’ to launder their illicit profits
Two men have pleaded guilty for conspiring to launder money using Bitcoin after selling marijuana on the dark web. Connor Brooke and Aidan Curry, 25 and 23 respectively, gave their plea in federal court yesterday. дальше »
2019-10-1 11:38 | |
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Watch Out, The Masad Stealer Trojan Is Coming for Your Bitcoins
Bitcoin can be considered a genuine innovation for the 21st century, thanks to the state-of-the-art blockchain technology under its hood. Similarly, Bitcoin has been described as an undeniable form of wealth with an irrefutable book of records. дальше »
2019-9-29 11:34 | |
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SEC Head Unsure of Classifying Libra Cryptocurrency as a Security
The Chariman of U. S. the Security and Exchange during his latest address to congress shed ambiguous light the regulatory concerns surrounding Facebook’s Libra. As described in a post from Reuters, Jay Clayton, head of the SEC, didn’t provide any detailed statements about whether Facebook’s Libra will be regulated as securities or not. дальше »
2019-9-26 01:00 | |
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Ubisoft’s new college course is a game about making games
Ubisoft recently announced it’d be collaborating on a game design course with Concordia University — and now we know the course apparently involves making a For Honor spin-off game that’ll reflect the student’s progress. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:20 | |
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Doge Racer, the ‘Mario Kart’ of Dogecoin, Releases New Update, Can Now Pay With DOGE
Doge Racer, an indie game inspired by the Dogecoin community, has just released its version 1. 17 alpha. The game can now also be purchased using the Dogecoin (DOGE) cryptocurrency. What Is Doge Racer? Doge Racer is a video game created by the developer Anthony Cicero, who runs TCiceroDev. дальше »
2019-9-25 10:14 | |
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Bitcoin And Bonds: Why Are These Two Assets Moving Together?
Bitcoin (BTC) is often described as “digital gold”, but it could soon be described as “digital bonds. ” New data suggest an interesting relationship developing between Bitcoin and the yields on government-issued debt. дальше »
2019-9-25 17:54 | |
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Traders expect an intense Bitcoin price drop if $10,000 doesn’t hold
The Bitcoin price just dropped below $9,900. The $10,000 support level is described as a key psychological barrier as the markets retrace. If BTC stays below this level it could foreshadow much larger drops, according to recognized crypto traders. дальше »
2019-9-22 06:30 | |
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DAObet’s Game of Stakes Will Reward 500,000 BET to 3 Top Validators
Developers of what could someday be described as the go-to platform for decentralized building, DAObet has decided to launch a testnet game dubbed the Game of Stakes to proof the security framework of its network by its validator ecosystem. дальше »
2019-9-20 13:00 | |
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Tim Draper Says $250,000 Bitcoin Price Prediction is Conservative
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper says his bitcoin price forecast of $250,000 by 2022 understates the power of BTC. Inflation and Government Distrust Will Boost Bitcoin Price Speaking to BlockTV, Draper described his famous $250,000 bitcoin price forecast as being conservative. дальше »
2019-9-16 18:00 | |
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FATF ‘Absurd’ Bitcoin Exchange Rules Will Reduce Crime, Researchers Admit
The FATF ‘Travel Rule’ that cryptocurrency proponents have described as “absurd” will result in a mass shift to compliance among Bitcoin exchanges, new data claims. FATF Rules Move Closer To Law In a report issued on September 9, Crystal Analytics, the dedicated offshoot of mining giant Bitfury, forecast possible consequences of cryptocurrency rules likely to become law across the globe by June 2020. дальше »
2019-9-10 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Saturday Spiral Tramples on Short-Term $12,000 Breakout
The bitcoin price abruptly dropped by more than five percent $10,949 to $10,204 in the past 24 hours at a point which technical analysts described as a critical moment for bitcoin. As the bitcoin price initially made its way to $10,900, traders anticipated the dominant cryptocurrency to break out of a crucial resistance level and […] The post Bitcoin Price Saturday Spiral Tramples on Short-Term $12,000 Breakout appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-9-8 13:48 | |
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This Bitcoin toilet paper will take you from ‘bogholder’ to ‘shitcoiner’ in one wipe
The term “shitcoin” has permeated through the cryptocurrency scene so effectively that it’s reached US Congress — but now Amazon offers a new product that takes it to a whole other level. Behold, this three-ply toilet paper has a Bitcoin printed on each sheet. дальше »
2019-9-5 12:01 | |
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Shaq Ignites Twitter Backlash Over Shameless $500 Contest
NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal ignited a Twitter firestorm this week when he launched what can only be described as the Kazaam of animation contests. Shaq, it seems, needs content for a new show called Shaq Life. дальше »
2019-8-30 22:18 | |
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Binance to Roll Out Futures Trading Platform Sometime In September, Claims Changpeng Zhao
Binance's CEO Changpeng Zhao has just announced through his official Twitter account that the crypto exchange plans to launch Bitcoin futures trading in September. In an AMA (ask me anything) session on Twitter, CZ addressed his followers as well as Binance clients where he described some of the major features and details of the upcoming […] дальше »
2019-8-28 17:58 | |
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Ethereum is a Technological Dead End, Says Samson Mow
Controversial bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow described Ethereum as “a technological dead-end” after the digital ledger project ran out of capacity. Ethereum Struggles With Congestion Again The network utilization of Ether, Ethereum’s native asset, soared above 90 percent, according to data provided by Etherscan. дальше »
2019-8-28 22:41 | |
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Google’s Nest Hub is the perfect smart screen for my kitchen
When Google was briefing a bunch of journalists including me about the Nest Hub at its India launch last week, it described how the smart screen could be useful in various parts of your home. But in my mind, it was clear where this would go – my kitchen. дальше »
2019-8-27 11:50 | |
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BoE Governor Mark Carney Proposes Global Cryptocurrency
Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney put forward the idea of replacing the U. S. dollar with a central bank-issued cryptocurrency like Facebook’s Libra. Carney Proposes The Synthetic Hegemonic Currency On August 23, 2019, while addressing the Federal Reserve Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Carney described how Brexit uncertainties, persistent world trade tensions, and overall weaker business activity are deteriorating the global economy. дальше »
2019-8-25 21:34 | |
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MouseBelt Brings Blockchain Education To University Of California
Blockchain businesses are hiring left, right, and center, and MouseBelt believes universities are key to building a better industry. The company is investing in a “first-of-its-kind” partnership with the University of California to bolster education and entrepreneurship in the field. дальше »
2019-8-24 23:00 | |
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Why reCAPTCHA is actually an act of human torture
Like many things that start out as a mere annoyance, though eventually grow into somewhat of an affliction. One particular dark and insidious thing has more than reared its ugly head in recent years, and now far more accurately described as an epidemic disease. дальше »
2019-8-23 17:53 | |
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‘Woke’ Lyft hit with 7 sexual assault lawsuits in a day
On August 1 2019, Lyft was hit with seven sexual assault lawsuits from women who were allegedly raped or assaulted by their drivers — and still charged for their ride, even when reporting the incident to the ridesharing company. дальше »
2019-8-22 11:32 | |
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Binance to launch a blockchain for fiat-backed stablecoins, but who even cares?
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been announced launch of a new blockchain and it’s called project “Venus. ” I’m not sure why it chose that name because Venus has no moons. Sad. In an announcement published this morning, Binance described Venus as an “initiative to develop localized stablecoins and digital assets pegged to fiat currencies across the globe. дальше »
2019-8-19 15:16 | |
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IOTA Introduces $5 Million in Grants for Coordicide Research
IOTA has recently announced $5 million in grants that would research Coordicide, described as a system that focuses on permissionless and scalable distributed ledger technology (DLT). The main goal behind said endeavor is to better understand how to implement it and additional contributions that can help fortify its presence within the IOTA ecosystem. The team […] дальше »
2019-8-12 18:01 | |
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Bitcoin's path to adoption
Bitcoin is described as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system in its whitepaper. Early adopters hoped it would be used by anyone across the globe. Ten years later, bitcoin has not yet become a universally accepted currency and has instead evolved to become different things to different people. дальше »
2019-8-12 10:00 | |
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Half a Billion Dollars Worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum Now Locked in DeFi
Millions of eth and more than one thousand bitcoins are now locked in what has been dubbed Decentralized Finance (DeFi). This DeFi-iance can be described as native financial services that... The post Half a Billion Dollars Worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum Now Locked in DeFi appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-8-10 20:28 | |
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Bitcoin Will Be In ‘A Lot of Hedge Fund Portfolios’: Investment CEO
Investor interest in Bitcoin is increasing all over the world. Most recently, impressed by Bitcoin’s latest “amazing run,” Agecroft Partners Founder and CEO Don Steinbrugge predicted that Bitcoin will be held in a lot of hedge fund portfolios. дальше »
2019-8-8 21:00 | |
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This cryptocurrency stealing malware was blocked more than 360,000 times over the past year
As long as cryptocurrency has value, people will try to steal it. According to the latest figures from cybersecurity firm Avast, a cryptocurrency stealing malware has been blocked more than 360,000 times by its software. дальше »
2019-8-6 14:47 | |
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Dow Jones Forecast: Analyzing Trump's 'Horror Show' Tweet
President Donald Trump took to Twitter once more to rail against what he described as "horror show" trade deals inked by previous White House administrations and make the case that tariffs are good for the United States. дальше »
2019-8-4 20:50 | |
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Bitfinex Starts Real-Time Liquidation Update As It Sets to Deliver Leverage of 100x
The crypto exchange Bitfinex has recently announced its Bitfinex Liquidation Feed on Twitter. The product, which is a real-time liquidation feature, is described as a new feature to improve the transparency of the leveraged positions on the platform. дальше »
2019-8-1 00:21 | |
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Launch Of New Node Monitoring Tool lndmon Announced By Lightning Network Dev
As per an all new blog post published by software developer Valentine Wallace a couple of days back, second-layer payment protocol — The Lightning Network — now has a new node monitoring tool available for use. дальше »
2019-7-28 18:33 | |
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Lightning Labs’ Releases Network Tool, “Lndmon”, Serving as a Monitoring Solution for lnd
On Wednesday, July 24, Lightning Labs revealed the news regarding the first alpha release of a network tool dubbed, “Lndmon”. The blog described this respective tool as a “drop-in dockerized monitoring solution for lnd. дальше »
2019-7-26 20:24 | |
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US Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin Affirms He Won’t Be Buying Bitcoin In 10 Years From Now
Bitcoin has been in existence for a whole decade since the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto coded the network and put it online back in 2009. Over the years, the crypto has garnered quite a following, but not without criticism from people who think cryptocurrencies are shams. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:01 | |
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India Bitcoin Ban Recommendation Based on Flawed Arguments
WazirX founder Nischal Shetty believes that the recent IMC (Inter-Ministerial Committee) report put forward by the Indian government calling for a complete bitcoin and crypto ban in India drew its conclusion from inaccurate assumptions. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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Hackers breached Bulgaria’s tax agency and leaked the data of 5M people
Bulgaria has suffered what has been described as the biggest data leak in its history. The stolen data, which hackers emailed to local media on July 15, originates from the country’s tax reporting service – the National Revenue Agency (NRA). дальше »
2019-7-16 15:40 | |
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Will Ethereum-collateralized DAI resuscitate or will it collapse?
MakerDao’s stablecoin, Dai, which is collateralized with cryptocurrency [Ethereum by default], is collapsing, according to Preston Byrne. In his tweet thread, Byrne described that the peg for Dai has been weakening over the years and his prediction of it being “a bunch of twaddle” had turned out to be true. дальше »
2019-7-15 18:30 | |
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Switching Lanes: Bitcoin ditches the Altcoin path; opts for the Golden Road
Bitcoin is switching lanes, shifting gears and flooring it; not on the altcoin path, but on the golden road. 2019 so far, can be described as a breakthrough, not just in price, but also in competition. дальше »
2019-7-13 14:30 | |
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ICON’s P-Rep Elections Booming; 40+ Applications Listed
It’s been over five months since the pre-registration for the first leg of ICONSENSUS began. The number of applicants continues to grow. Specifically, the nominees (there are currently 43 of them) have been registering to become Public Representatives, or “P-Reps”. дальше »
2019-7-12 20:58 | |
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