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Another crypto startup in trouble: ShapeShift restructures for the future, fires a third of its team
Digital asset exchange ShapeShift felt the frost of the crypto winter as the establishment was forced into firing 37 employees, reports a blog post made by the exchange’s CEO Eric Voorhees. The blog post titled “Overcoming ShapeShift’s Crypto Winter and the Path Ahead” explained that ShapeShift had to reduce the size of its team by […] The post Another crypto startup in trouble: ShapeShift restructures for the future, fires a third of its team appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2019-1-10 07:41 | |
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Nick Szabo: Central Banks May Turn to Cryptocurrency Reserves Over Gold
At the Israel Bitcoin Summit at Tel Aviv University on Jan. 8, veteran cryptographer Nick Szabo explained that the use of censorship-resistant cryptocurrencies will rise in countries sanctioned from trade and economies suffering from failed monetary planning. дальше »
2019-1-10 07:20 | |
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Gate.io Exchange Claims it Lost $200,000 of Ethereum Classic (ETC) After 51% Attack
The cryptocurrency exchange Gate. io explained that it lost $200,000 in Ethereum Classic (ETC) coins after the 51% attack that the network is currently experiencing. It seems that the exchange lost 40,000 ETC since the network experienced double spend attacks. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:19 | |
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Street Artist Hides $1,000 in BTC Inside a Mural Depicting Paris Protests
Over the last eight weeks, the world has watched the yellow vest protests in France as the grassroots political movement has fought for economic justice. On Sunday, the well known street artist Pascal Boyart (Pboy) revealed a mural that contains a solvable puzzle with 0. дальше »
2019-1-7 19:35 | |
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Holochain Price Leaps As Changeover Fuels Investor Hopes
Holochain prices leapt today ahead of a planned exchange between HOT token and HOLO Fuel, which is expected to power the Holochain economy in the future. As Holochain has explained, HOLO fuel will be swapped directly with HOT tokens: according to a post on the Holo. дальше »
2019-1-7 07:24 | |
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Legendary Investor Gary Shilling Won’t Invest in Bitcoin, Cites Satoshi Nakamoto’s Anonymity as an Issue
In a recent interview with Business Insider, legendary investor and analyst, Gary Shilling, explained why he won’t be investing in Bitcoin anytime soon, calling it a “Black Box. ” Shilling’s comments are the latest in a long string of negative commentary from traditional investors regarding Bitcoin’s status as both a currency and an investment, with prominent investors like. дальше »
2019-1-6 01:00 | |
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South African Officials Create Regulatory Working Group Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies
The Minister of Finance of South Africa, Tito Mboweni, explained in a letter on Jan. 2 that the region’s government has created a regulatory working group dedicated to cryptocurrencies. According to Mboweni, the working group includes representatives from multiple South African agencies and aims to produce a comprehensive regulatory response to the growing digital asset […] The post South African Officials Create Regulatory Working Group Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-1-3 23:10 | |
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Blackmore Group CEO Phillip Nunn Says Ripple’s XRP is a Better Bet than Bitcoin (BTC)
Phillip Nunn, the CEO of Blackmore Group, believes that XRP is a better bet than Bitcoin (BTC), even when he recognizes that XRP is more centralized than BTC. In a recent tweet, Nunn explained that although Bitcoin is more decentralized than XRP, most of the mining activities take place in China, which can be dangerous […] дальше »
2019-1-3 20:59 | |
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Why Ohio’s State Treasurer Backs Decision to Accept BTC For Tax Payments
As tax season is rapidly approaching, some states, like Ohio, have decided to set a new standard for the rest of the country to follow. Back in November, Ohio became the first state in the U. дальше »
2019-1-3 20:53 | |
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Tony Robbins Explains How Bitcoin Works to His 3 Million Followers
If you’ve recently wondered, “What the heck is bitcoin, and how does it work?” then you’re probably new around here. Life coach, Tony Robbins, just explained all to his 3+ million Twitter followers, and just in time for New Year. дальше »
2019-1-1 04:00 | |
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Analyst Describes How Bitcoin (BTC) Can Hit $100K By Being A Better Store Of Value Than Gold
Analyst Talk About How BTC Could Hit $100K By Being A Better Store Of Value Than Gold For most people, BTC use case is not quite clear. However, a lead investor recently explained on Bloomberg that BTC is a store of value at its most basic. He even claimed it was better at this than […] дальше »
2019-1-1 23:50 | |
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Blockchain Analysis Is About to Get Harder as P2EP Enters Testing Phase
Yet another tool is being added to Bitcoin’s growing number of privacy solutions. Thought up at a brainstorming event attended by Bitcoin developers and privacy researchers last summer, Pay to Endpoint (P2EP) is a relatively new trick that utilizes the well-known CoinJoin mixing technique to make blockchain analysis much harder. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:31 | |
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Samourai Wallet Introduces Coin Tracking Service Ricochet
Samourai wallet has introduced a new privacy feature that prevents coin tracking services from freezing users’ funds and blocking their accounts, looking to tap into the market of those looking for complete privacy, the company explained in their blog post back in January 2017. дальше »
2018-12-28 21:00 | |
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Judge Denies Craig Wright’s Motion to Dismiss Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Lawsuit
On Dec. 27, court documents from the case against the Nchain chief scientist, Craig Wright, explained a large portion of his recent dismissal motions were found “not warranted” and were denied. Wright is being sued for 1. дальше »
2018-12-28 12:00 | |
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Bitcoin Miners Eviscerated: Japan’s GMO Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware Division
GMO Internet, a major Japanese-based technology company, has shuttered its division responsible for designing and manufacturing mining chips. Mounting losses from a weak cryptocurrency market resulted in the sudden decision. дальше »
2018-12-28 10:20 | |
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Investor: Bitcoin (BTC) Could Fall Further, But $100k+ Still A Possibility
Bitcoin Could Fall Under $3,000 — Yet $50k, $100k, Etc. Still Possible BlockTV, an up-and-coming crypto-centric news outlet, recently sat down with one Anthony Pompliano, a world-renowned Bitcoin (BTC) zealot, for a year-end interview. дальше »
2018-12-28 03:00 | |
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India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules
India could be making a U-turn on its directives for cryptocurrencies. Per reports from the New India Express, a second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules. дальше »
2018-12-28 02:16 | |
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Crypto analysts drags Vitalik Buterin after he said he doesn’t believe in “proof of work”
24-year-old Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum is receiving major backlash from cryptocurrency users, influencers and analysts alike, for his recent tweet, where he disproves the importance of POW. дальше »
2018-12-26 21:59 | |
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Craig Wright Believes Bitcoin Could Replace Patreon with Smart Contract Implementation
According to Craig Wright, the chief scientist of nChain, Bitcoin could replace Patreon in the future. He said that during a conversation by the YouTuber Philosophie Workout. He said that the popular virtual currency could be used to make automated payments for subscription services. дальше »
2018-12-26 19:36 | |
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Investment Robo-Adviser Wealthfront Adds Support for Coinbase Accounts
Wealthfront, one of the largest independent robo-advisers in the U. S. market, has added support for Coinbase accounts. The Wealthfront team explained that high customer demand was the reason for incorporating the new feature, stating: “We’re especially excited because this has been one of our clients’ most requested features. дальше »
2018-12-26 13:40 | |
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Why you can smell rain, explained by science
When those first fat drops of summer rain fall to the hot, dry ground, have you ever noticed a distinctive odor? I have childhood memories of family members who were farmers describing how they could always “smell rain” right before a storm. дальше »
2018-12-25 04:00 | |
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Crypto exchange VCTRADE implements Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP (XRP) deposits
VCTRADE, a crypto exchange launched by Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, has implemented Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP (XRP) deposits, Cointelegraph reported. The exchange, which was launched for pre-registered users in June and for public in July, is considering adding Bitcoin Cash (BCH) deposits after further evaluation of the cryptocurrency. SBI has also explained […] дальше »
2018-12-24 13:44 | |
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3 ways AI will improve healthcare in 2019
In a recent piece, I explained why AI’s complexity shouldn’t be a deterrent for its adoption. In fact, I went as far as stating that artificial intelligence will be just as disruptive as the internet was. дальше »
2018-12-23 22:00 | |
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Crypto Tidbits: Facebook May Launch Stablecoin, Ethereum Developer ConsenSys In Throes
As the crypto market bounced en bloc, this industry’s news cycle has been starting to look lively yet again. Rob Paone, better known as “Crypto Bobby,” recently explained that this week’s industry developments have been “big,” and in stark contrast to prices, insiders continue to “hunker down” to build bonafide valuable products, platforms, and services. дальше »
2018-12-22 17:00 | |
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Tom Lee Won’t Make BTC Price Predictions Anymore
The Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction days seem to have come to an end for Mr. Tom Lee, CEO of Fundstrat. According to a report by Bloomberg, in an email to his clients on December 13, the co-founder of Fundstrat explained that his team was “tired” of the predictions. дальше »
2018-12-22 10:14 | |
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Ethereum (ETH) Co-founder Joseph Lubin Calls A Crypto Market Bottom
ConsenSys Remains Healthy, Ethereum Is Accelerating Just days after reports arose that ConsenSys, the distributed startup that focuses on bolstering the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, was poised to lay off 50% of its staffers, firm founder Joseph Lubin has explained that contrary to community sentiment, all is well in the company’s camps. дальше »
2018-12-22 02:01 | |
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XRP Too Slow And Centralized For Banks: Nano Founder
XRP adoption is unlikely as it’s slow and too centralized, says the founder of Nano (NANO). He thinks banks are unlikely to accept it as it would give Ripple Labs, XRP’s creator and biggest hodler, a near-monopoly on the entire Forex market. дальше »
2018-12-21 19:24 | |
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Binance CEO Bullish on Cryptocurrency. Says 2018 Was Just a Correction That Doesn’t Worry Him
The market for cryptocurrencies has a promising future, and the year 2018 was merely a correction after the excessive growth that occurred during 2017. This was explained by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, in a live interview for Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-12-21 07:11 | |
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UK tax agency releases guidance for crypto holders
On December 19, the United Kingdom’s tax agency released a comprehensive explanation of how it sees crypto assets and how individuals may be taxed on their holdings, CoinDesk reported. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the government agency responsible for collecting taxes and overseeing other aspects of the nation’s coffers, explained that the report specifically […] дальше »
2018-12-19 19:21 | |
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Syncing Data Between Bitcoin Nodes Is About to Get Easier
Minisketch is a new solution that’s trying to solve an old problem. Spearheaded by Blockstream co-founder Pieter Wuille, Bitcoin Core contributor and fellow Blockstream co-founder Gregory Maxwell, and Blockstream software engineer Gleb Naumenko, the open-source initiative is designed to achieve set reconciliation between the mempools of each full node. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:48 | |
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Is Regulatory Uncertainty Preventing Banks from Using xRapid?
Earlier today, a tweet by @DiepSanh brought up a conversation as to why banking institutions are not using xRapid. The tweet explained that banking institutions were not using xRapid due to regulatory uncertainty when it comes to digital assets and that only payment service providers were using the blockchain based solution for cross-border payments. дальше »
2018-12-18 17:18 | |
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6 low-cost marketing tactics to boost your startups’ presence
As a startup, your time and money may be limited — especially for marketing. But you don’t always need an elaborate marketing strategy to make some noise on the internet, attract an audience, and build lasting customer relationships. дальше »
2018-12-18 00:33 | |
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Cypherpunks Co-Founder, Top Crypto Anarchist Timothy May Passes Away Due To Natural Causes
Tim May Cypherpunk Co-Founder Dies Of Natural Causes The recognized cryptocurrency anarchist Timothy C. May has passed away the last week, according to a post made by Lucky Green on Facebook. Lucky Green was Timothy’s friend and also a recognized cypherpunk that worked side by side with Tim in many different projects. Green explained that […] дальше »
2018-12-17 19:52 | |
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BCH Devs Publish Bi-Directional Payment Concept Based on IPFS
On Friday, Openbazaar and Bchd developer, Chris Pacia, revealed a new Bchd project feature currently in the making that would allow for Bitcoin Cash-based bi-directional payment channels. Moreover, in contrast to the Lightning Network, the Bchd developers explained that the team has created an overlay network based on the Inter-Planetary File System (IPFS). дальше »
2018-12-17 07:35 | |
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Bear-Resistant: Blockstack Reaches “Milestone 1,” Unlocks $25 Million
Despite red water market conditions, Blockstack announced on December 13, 2018, that they had “unlocked” $25 million in resources to continue their blockchain development. In a company blog post, co-founder Muneeb Ali described the necessity of an advisory board, reviewed the firm’s milestones, and explained how the newly released funds would be put to use. дальше »
2018-12-15 00:00 | |
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Market Analyst Tom Lee Says ‘Fair’ Price of Bitcoin is Over $13K
Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Research, Tom Lee, holds that the current price of Bitcoin is wrong based on a range of factors. The BTC permabull has also refused to give any further price predictions. дальше »
2018-12-14 14:00 | |
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Grid Singularity: Ethereum’s Clean, Green, Energy Blockchain [INTERVIEW]
Years before the launch of Ethereum, a faction of its principal founders banded together with seasoned policy professionals, energy sector executives, and PhD-holders to explore meaningful usage cases for blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-13 14:20 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Unfazed Amid Crypto Winter, Launches Gemini Mobile
Gemini Goes Mobile, Launches Crypto App On Tuesday morning, amid a continued imbroglio in crypto markets, New York-headquartered Gemini unexpectedly conveyed a surprising announcement to its following and clients. дальше »
2018-12-12 01:34 | |
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Crypto Hackers Still Target Ethereum Wallets and Mining Hardware During Bear Market Conditions
It has come to our attention that Ethereum [ETH] has recently become a target for hackers. In particular, an Ethereum World News column explained that hackers have created a scanning network which aims at attacking Ethereum wallets and mining hardware (https://ethereumworldnews. дальше »
2018-12-12 00:28 | |
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All those free apps on your phone are tracking your location and selling your data
In a detailed story published yesterday, The New York Times explained how several popular Android and iOS apps – some designed to simply bring you weather and sports updates – are tracking your precise location round the clock, and then selling that data to third parties. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:51 | |
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Bitmain Follows Industry Trend, Shutters Operations in Israel
Chinese-based cryptomining firm Bitmain is shutting down the operations of Bitmaintech Israel, its research and development (R&D) center in Ra'anana, Israel, according to reports from local news outlet Globes. дальше »
2018-12-10 20:51 | |
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Explained: 51 Percent Attacks on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
One of the worst things to happen to a proof-of-work cryptocurrency is a 51 percent attack. Such attacks undermine the immutability—and consequently the trust—in a blockchain. Satoshi Nakamoto summarized proof-of-work as “one-CPU-one-vote. дальше »
2018-12-10 13:20 | |
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