Instead - Свежие новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Bithumb Tells Traders to Halt Deposits
Bithumb, the exchange recently hacked last week to the tune of around $20 million, sent out an e-mail this morning asking customers to cease making deposits until further notice. The exchange reiterates its claim that no customer funds are lost. дальше »
2019-4-4 18:33 | |
|
Crypto Legend Bashes Litecoin After Rally Near $100, Buy Bitcoin Instead
Last year, Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin, sold all his LTC holdings in a now-infamous move. While the crypto insider attributed this sudden move, which came as Bitcoin (BTC) effectively peaked, to a bid to avoid conflicts of interest, affirming that he believes in the cryptocurrency of his creation, many called for Litecoin to. дальше »
2019-4-4 15:50 | |
|
|
Indian entrepreneur implicated in $300 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme gets bail
Amit Bhardwaj, a man accused of running a $300-million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, has reportedly been granted bail on medical grounds, citing a deteriorating kidney condition. The former entrepreneur, who was arrested in Bangkok last year, was reportedly admitted into Apollo Hospital in India, maintaning he needed regular dialysis treatment to treat his condition. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:46 | |
|
|
Earn Bitcoin Playing RPG Games
Instead of spending hours and hours locked away in your room playing RPG for the good (or bad) of your health, how does earning Bitcoin whilst playing your RPG games sound? Believe it or not, this is eminently doable, with a range of games out there allowing you to do just that. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:25 | |
|
|
In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02 | |
|
|
Andreessen Horowitz May Soon Put $1 Billion into Crypto
Coinspeaker Andreessen Horowitz May Soon Put $1 Billion into CryptoAndreessen Horowitz will soon cease to be a venture capital firm, veering away from the majority of its Sand Hill Road neighbors in Silicon Valley to instead become a registered investment advisor, or RIA. дальше »
2019-4-3 12:12 | |
|
|
This app turns your Samsung Galaxy S10’s camera cutout into a nifty battery monitor
The latest Samsung Galaxy flagship phone uses an in-screen camera (weirdly, there isn’t a single universally accepted term, as it’s often referred to as a “punch-hole camera” or “cutout camera”) instead of a notch. дальше »
2019-4-3 08:26 | |
|
|
Netzmedian pulls April Fools’ Day prank; will not pay its employees in Bitcoin
Netzmedian is not paying Bitcoins to its employees. The crypto community, including several prominent media houses, fell for an April Fools’ Day prank after reports surfaced that the Swiss publishing house, Netzmedian, was paying its employees in Bitcoins instead of fiat. дальше »
2019-4-3 02:30 | |
|
|
Bitcoin Adoption: Swiss Publishing Company Ditches Fiat for Cryptocurrency Salary Payments
Netzmedien AG, a Swiss-based publishing house announced on April 1, 2019, that it will no longer pay salaries in fiat, but instead, employees will be paid in bitcoin. With this, Netzmedien AG has become the latest company to adopt the emerging trend of cryptocurrency salary payments, with plans to even include more token options inRead More дальше »
2019-4-2 13:00 | |
|
|
Lambo, Land Rovers taken during $22M ICO fraud investigation
In Canada, authorities have seized luxury cars and frozen bank accounts owned by the ringleaders of FUEL, an allegedly fraudulent $22-million initial coin offering (ICO) from 2017. Court documents claim “blockchain services company” Vanbex raised $22 million (CAD$30 million) in cryptocurrency and fiat by with absolutely no intention to develop the FUEL token, reports CoinDesk. дальше »
2019-4-1 17:04 | |
|
|
Let’s Take a Look at Some of the Upcoming Crypto Offerings That Everyone’s Buzzing About
The crypto world is full of projects that are never able to live up to the initial hype surrounding them. Not only that, people also need to start realizing that a successful mainnet launch does not simply mean that a project is punctual with its release date, instead, success should be derived from whether or […] дальше »
2019-4-1 14:18 | |
|
|
This ‘Flat Earth’ April Fools’ Day Joke Wins the Internet
It’s April 1st and that means our social media feeds are full of April Fool’s pranks and jokes. Microsoft had the right idea and banned employees from using April Fool’s jokes on social media. But among the slurry of pranks are a handful of clever and funny April Fool’s. дальше »
2019-4-1 13:29 | |
|
|
Buzzex Global Crypto Exchange Announces Start of Trading Operations
Bitcoin Press Release: UK-based crypto exchange platform Buzzex has just announced the start of trading on its’ platform, alongside many developments, competitions, and programs. Friday 29th March, 2019, London, United Kingdom – Buzzex is a new secure digital asset trading platform, built by a group of traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, which boasts some unique features. дальше »
2019-4-1 10:20 | |
|
|
Indian Authorities May Not Unban Bitcoin or Regulate Cryptos Until After the Elections
India has shown a harsh and draconian stance towards bitcoin and other digital assets in recent times by mandating financial institutions in the state to desist from servicing crypto-linked businesses earlier in 2018, instead of formulating rules to govern its cryptospace. дальше »
2019-3-31 19:10 | |
|
|
Litecoin [LTC] Price Prediction: LTC is preparing itself for another major pump after a small dump
Litecoin, unlike every other cryptocurrency, hasn’t been dumping. Instead, it has been on a rally since December 2018, causing the price to surge by a massive 170%. The price and the coin’s technicals indicate a more bullish scenario for Litecoin in the future, owing to the formation of an ascending triangle. дальше »
2019-3-31 15:30 | |
|
|
PR lessons from Boeing’s poor handling of the 737 MAX crisis
Imagine for a second you run the largest aircraft manufacturing company in the world. You have orders worth +$600-billion of an aircraft model that, as of March 10th 2019, has had it’s second tragic crash. дальше »
2019-3-30 16:30 | |
|
|
Another Exec. Leaves Crypto Exchange Coinbase; Christine Sandler Joins Fidelity Investments
Christine Sandler is a well-known presence in the crypto space, working as the director of institutional sales for Coinbase. Well, until now. There are multiple industry sources that are now confirming the departure of Sandler from Coinbase, but that hardly means she is out of the game. дальше »
2019-3-30 00:54 | |
|
|
Mt. Gox: Tokyo prosecutors drop embezzlement charges against Mark Karpeles
Embezzlement charges against Mark Karpeles, former CEO of the infamous Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, have been dropped, reported The Mainichi. Tokyo prosecutors had previously leveled charges of fraud, embezzlement and breach of trust on Karpeles. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:45 | |
|
|
Op Ed: Answering 10 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency and Taxes
Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:20 | |
|
|
How to get Twitter’s new ‘Lights out’ dark mode on iOS
Twitter introduced a dark theme in its mobile apps in 2016, and for its site the following year. But after a lot of people complained that the social network’s feature is not a true dark mode – as it’s based on a shade of blue instead of black – CEO Jack Dorsey said the company was working on it. дальше »
2019-3-29 08:26 | |
|
|
This device makes it easy for the elderly to stay in touch with their loved ones
Only 20 percent of over-75s in the UK have a smartphone compared to 95 percent of 16-to-24-year-olds. Digital technologies change fast, become obsolete quickly and usually need you to spend a bit of time learning how to use them. дальше »
2019-3-27 15:58 | |
|
|
Professor and Author Argues That Blockchain Represents a New Kind of Trust
In a presentation given at Princeton University earlier today, University of Pennsylvania professor and blockchain author Kevin Werbach has claimed that distributed ledger technology offers humanity an entirely new kind of trust. дальше »
2019-3-27 00:02 | |
|
|
There’s a Niche Market Where Bitcoin Can Beat Visa and MasterCard: Peter Todd
The recent 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo witnessed an interesting panel discussion on Bitcoin’s possible rivals in the long run. Instead of narrowing down its focus on possible competitions emanating from other cryptocurrencies, the panel made an attempt to figure Bitcoin’s long-term potential as a financial instrument. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:59 | |
|
|
Weiss So Serious? Crypto Ratings Founder On Why Grades Are No Joke
In an industry that defines an early-adopter as someone who discovered Bitcoin in 2014, Martin Weiss is an anomaly. He’s not a Wall Street wannabe looking for a quick buck. Or a developer with a passion for blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-3-26 16:06 | |
|
|
Tether’s Lack of Fiat Backing Could be Catastrophic for Bitcoin, Analyzing USDT’s Troubling Terms of Service
Tether, the market-leading stablecoin in both market capitalization and controversy, made changes to its legal terms of service that indicate that USDT is not fully backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves. дальше »
2019-3-26 10:42 | |
|
|
Binance Launchpad Incorporates New Token Sale Format
Binance Launchpad, the exclusive token sale platform from the stables of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that the token sale events on the platform will no longer be conducted on a first-come-first-served basis. дальше »
2019-3-26 06:00 | |
|
|
Peter Todd Says Western Union is Bitcoin’s Biggest Rival at 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo
During a panel at the 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo, Peter Todd explained that Bitcoin’s main competitor is Western Union. During the panel, participants discussed the utility that Bitcoin has for financial activities around the world compared to traditional systems. дальше »
2019-3-26 03:31 | |
|
|
Santander: Sorry, it’s xCurrent, not XRP and xRapid, for One Pay FX
More banks are steering clear from xRapid and XRP and instead prefer xCurrent until when there is regulatory clarity—according to Ramessa Online. Santander is the latest to correct a PR error clarifying that they use xCurrent and not xRapid. дальше »
2019-3-25 17:43 | |
|
|
Massive Investment From PayPal Leads Mercado Livre To Ban Cryptocurrency Listings
Massive Investment From PayPal Leads Mercado Livre To Ban Cryptocurrency Listings Mercado Livre is the largest Latin American marketplace for e-commerce, based on the number of visitors alone. They recently were the benefactor of $750 million in investments from PayPal, but that is not the action that is getting the most attention. Instead, Mercado Livre […] дальше »
2019-3-23 04:00 | |
|
|
Op Ed: With Bitcoin, Anarchy Is the Point, Not the Problem
Last week, there was a panel at SXSW that was effectively a debate on the merits of permissioned blockchains versus permissionless systems like Bitcoin. I listened to the entire audio of the panel discussion, after Programming Bitcoin author Jimmy Song tweeted it out the other day, and I thought he did an awesome job of pointing out the key value proposition of Bitcoin and why it is not worth comparing to permissioned systems. дальше »
2019-3-23 17:29 | |
|
|
Lightning Loop Lets Users Empty Lightning Channels Without Closing Them
Lightning Labs, the development team working to grow the Lightning Network, just released the alpha version of a new protocol called Lightning Loop. Lightning Loop is designed to give users the ability to deposit and withdraw bitcoin from their payment channels (the two-way payment gateways that allow users to send and receive funds to and from each other) without closing these channels entirely. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:32 | |
|
|
Amazon has a new cheap Kindle, but the Paperwhite is still a better deal
Amazon today updated its entry-level Kindle, making it at once a bit more useful and a bit more expensive – the starting price has gone from $79. 99 to $89. 99 . It’s a welcome update, but you should probably buy the Kindle Paperwhite instead. дальше »
2019-3-21 22:34 | |
|
|
Here’s how Apple could’ve made the new AirPods even better
Yep, today Apple released its new pair of AirPods, something you can read about in detail here. While the updates are undoubtedly good, I’m disappointed that Apple didn’t do more. I’m a regular AirPod user and, while I like them a lot, the earbuds could easily be better. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:45 | |
|
|
Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
|
|
Watch Nvidia’s new AI turn MS Paint-style doodles into photorealistic masterpieces
Researchers at Nvidia have developed a deep learning model that can take shitty digital sketches – like the ones you’d create with a trackpad, zero talent, and Microsoft Paint – and generate beautiful photorealistic landscapes in an instant. дальше »
2019-3-19 14:42 | |
|
|
This physicist has written over 500 biographies of female scientists on Wikipedia
It’s not surprising how grossly underrepresented women are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Hell, in the UK, half of state schools submitted no girls to study A-Level physics. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:45 | |
|
|
Citibank Won’t Be Launching Its Own “Citicoin”, Will Use Existing Technologies Instead, Will They Turn To Ripple’s XRP Or SWIFT?
JP Morgan made waves in both the blockchain space and the traditional financial world when they announced that they’d soon roll out their own cryptocurrency. Citibank had been rumored to be working on a similar project dubbed ‘Citicoin’, but now they are calling off any cryptocurrency plans. дальше »
2019-3-19 01:04 | |
|
|
75% of Bitcoin Exchanges Report ‘Suspicious’ Crypto Trading Volumes: Research
A site called TheTie released a report today that estimates over 86% of all reported Bitcoin exchange volume is suspicious, while 75% of exchanges report extremely dubious volumes. The research uses a different formula than other reports have: it values each website’s visitors and compares that value to the reported figures. дальше »
2019-3-19 23:53 | |
|
|
Citibank ditches plans for its own cryptocurrency, bets on SWIFT instead
One of the world’s top 20 banks by asset value, is ditching plans to create its own digital asset – and abandoning all of its cryptocurrency experiments. Instead, it’s betting on a SWIFT. Citibank is not following in the footsteps of JP Morgan with the creation of its own cryptocurrency, believing there are better ways of making improvements to existing financial transaction systems, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-3-18 18:15 | |
|
|
Elon Musk’s Days as Tesla CEO Could Be Numbered: JPMorgan Analyst
Elon Musk is the tech billionaire that many people from Wall Street to Hollywood (e. g. , Johnny Depp) love to hate. At a time when investors should be celebrating the Tesla CEO for the release of the Model Y, an electric SUV crossover, analysts are instead pouncing on Musk and TSLA shares amid renewed regulatory and key man fears, among other things. дальше »
2019-3-18 16:17 | |
|
|
Coinbase Raises Fees On Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?
CoinSpeaker Coinbase Raises Fees On Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?The Coinbase team has announced that Coinbase Pro, the exchange’s advanced trading platform which supports features not available to the consumer platform, will experience several changes on March 22. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:42 | |
|
|
Coinbase Raises Fees on Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?
CoinSpeaker Coinbase Raises Fees on Pro Exchange: Will Users Switch to Binance Instead?The Coinbase team has announced that Coinbase Pro, the exchange’s advanced trading platform which supports features not available to the consumer platform, will experience several changes on March 22. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:42 | |
|
|
Winklevoss: ‘Crypto Doesn’t Need Rules,’ Cryptocurrency Companies Do
Contrary to their Gemini billboard slogans, crypto doesn’t actually need rules, clarified Cameron Winklevoss. Instead, it’s companies that deal in cryptocurrencies that require “thoughtful” oversight, particularly in light of the recent QuadrigaCX fiasco. дальше »
2019-3-17 13:00 | |
|
|