Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »

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Papusha Rocket Will Use Blockchain and Space Tech to Reduce Pollution

Fintech startup Papusha Rocket Technology introduces a new project that makes the process of converting toxic waste into reusable products a reality. The post Papusha Rocket Will Use Blockchain and Space Tech to Reduce Pollution appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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Paragon Partners With Civic Technologies to Deliver Transparency, Digital IDs to Cannabis Industry

Paragon, a blockchain company that develops seed-to-sale tracking solutions for the marijuana industry, is joining hands with Civic Technologies Inc. , a digital identity firm, to bring secure and trusted identity services to Paragon’s digital community. дальше »

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GOEX, a Global Crypto Exchange to Facilitate Long-Term Crypto Investments

The crypto exchange plus investment platform GOEX launched on December 27, 2017, and has amassed a considerable following in a less than a year. The service offers participants an instant cryptocurrency exchange service with the best dynamic rates the market has to offer. дальше »

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Чарли Ли: LN с атомарным свопом сделает лайткоин эффективнее сети биткоина

Основатель Litecoin Чарли Ли (Charlie Lee) пообещал сообществу сети более дешевые и безопасные транзакции. Об этом он сообщил в Twitter, добавив, что этого можно добиться с помощью сети Lightning и атомарного свопа. дальше »

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Former PayPal CEO Bill Harris Battles Crypto Champion Brian Kelly Over Bitcoin

Bill Harris, the former CEO of PayPal is probably most famous for referring to Bitcoin as the greatest scam of all time. Brian Kelly on the other hand is a crypto entrepreneur, famous for his bullish optimism and his role as a crypto hedge fund manager. дальше »

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Jamaica Stock Exchange Makes Huge Announcement For Crypto Trading

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced a new plan which will see a number of cryptocurrencies added to the exchange which JSE customers will soon be able to trade. This will be enabled through a partnership between the JSE and blockchain firn, Blockstation. дальше »

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Price vs Value: How BuiltWithBitcoin Makes A Positive Impact

The markets are down today. The debate over the value of Bitcoin rages hard, as some experts predict its demise and others celebrate its impending ascent.  Its true value may be a highly debated topic among investors and traders, but to some people across the globe, Bitcoin is a lifeline to a better future. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Merchant Payments: How To Accelerate Mainstream Usability?

The Cryptocurrency market has only increased in popularity since its humble beginnings in 2008. That popularity hasn't changed the fact that it continually causes commotions for everyone, from major companies and governments, to its holders and merchants that want to use it as a means of transaction. The latter makes for a critical discussion about […] дальше »

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Chinese Governmental Body Makes Dedicated Blockchain Lab a Key Focus for 2018

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has stated in a report published August 13th that it will be including the development of a blockchain-dedicated laboratory as one of its key labs for 2018. дальше »

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PR: BITTECH Offers Two Mining Machines, Equipped with Mining Chips Using a Cutting-Edge 10 Nm Process Technology

BITTECH starts selling a new range of cryptocurrency mining hardware powered by 10 nm semiconductor chips (10 nm BT0010a and BT0010La mining chips). It is to be recalled that BITTECH introduced its first ASIC miner as early as mid-May, 2018. дальше »

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Data Choice ICO

Data Choice are reshaping the $65 billion programmatic advertising market, developing two new technologies a Demand Side Platform to serve the ads through for advertisers, & our Data Audience Platform that puts you back in control. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s 99% Fault Tolerant Consensus Makes 51% Attacks Unattainable Via Honest Nodes

Vitalik Proposes New Consensus Algorithm That Makes a 51% Attack Impossible Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has released a very complex paper in which he proposes a new consensus algorithm that eliminates the risk of a 51% attack. дальше »

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David Marcus’ Coinbase Departure Makes Way for Facebook’s Crypto Plans

David Marcus Leaves Coinbase to Focus on Facebook’s Crypto Plans? David Marcus has held a strong force on the Coinbase board of directors until recently. He announced his departure from the company in May, stating that the conflict of interest was the main cause of his decision. Since he left, much of the industry has […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Crunch: Bitmain IPO Makes Crypto Industry Uneasy

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain continues to gain attention over its initial public offering (IPO) as critics raise the alarm over its financial outlook. Bitcoin Cash Bets As Bitcoinist reported at the end of July, the manufacturer announced its plans to hold a $14 billion IPO before the end of 2018, having achieved Q1 profits of over $1 billion. дальше »

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Skybox Security Report: Cryptojacking Is Bigger Threat Than Ransomware

Cryptacking has risen to the top of the top of the cyber threats with reports coming that it has even become a bigger nuisance for cybersecurity experts than ransomware. An incredible 32% of all cyber crimes are done by crypto miners. дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) Bounces Off $6,000 Over The Weekend, But Will It Continue To Rise?

Bitcoin (BTC) bounced strongly and cleanly off the exact $6,000 level as can be seen on the BTC/USD daily chart above. The price crashed hard on Friday but since then, it has now formed two consecutive green candles over the weekend. дальше »

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Everything. Everything. Absolutely Everything. The Truth Behind Blockchain Potential.

Investors and blockchain advocates spend a great deal of time discussing crypto markets and values: but the underlying blockchain technology is what truly makes cryptocurrency disruptive. And the truth is that if an item appears on a shelf, whether made by humans or plucked from the earth, then in the very near future, it will […] The post Everything. дальше »

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It’s not too late to save your job from automation

Technology moves fast, and makes our life easier at work by making mundane tasks more efficient. Well, it’s not stopping anytime soon and technological advances like the use of AI and machine learning will have an immense impact on the future of jobs and careers. дальше »

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Bitcoin Dominance Rate Hits 50% For First Time in 2018

Bitcoin (BTC) now makes up 50 percent of the entire cryptocurrency market capitalization. дальше »

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Compound makes it easy to borrow and lend cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies may be the money of the future, but in comparison to traditional fiat currencies, they lack a mature and diverse ecosystem of financial services. Addressing this is Compound, which launches in September, and wants to bring a functional, liquid money market to several significant cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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ClinTex ICO

ClinTex is delivering an intuitive blockchain-based platform solution to provide collaborative, self-service analytic solutions to the pharmaceutical industry. At ClinTex, our CTi solution will enhance clinical trial processes by providing tools to optimise Operational Efficiency, Clinical Data Quality and Medical Review. дальше »

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Op Ed: Exploring the SEC’s New “Sufficiently Decentralized” Test

The regulators have awoken. SEC Director William Hinman introduced novel concepts to the securities law analysis such that sellers of digital assets may have an escape valve. дальше »

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Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut

A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. дальше »

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Gemstra ICO (GMS Token): Blockchain Social Selling Astra Platform?

What Is Gemstra? Gemstra is a blockchain infrastructure that operates in liberating social selling, taking pride in being the largest gig economy of the future. The company’s mission is to ensure that social selling is made accessible to all and sundry. дальше »

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Bitcoin vs. Gold – Let’s Settle the Debate

A lot of people relate the concept of Bitcoin to Gold, as a store of value. Have you ever wondered, what makes Gold valuable? Why Gold is a store of value? Let’s have a detailed view of factors which give Gold its value. дальше »

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Online dating study shows everyone seeks partners ‘out of their league’

A recently published study sought answers to a seemingly unquantifiable question: What does dating “out of your league” really mean? Published in the journal Science Advances, new research details a “hierarchy of desirability” that attempts to pinpoint the traits that makes a desirable partner out of reach. дальше »

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Stellar (XLM) Adoption to Spike After New Deal with Shift Markets

A new partnership between Shift Markets and Lightyear will support the integration of Stellar technology and eventually global adoption of the cryptocurrency, XLM according to a press release. Shift Markets is a platform that makes it easy for start-ups to set up Fx and crypto exchanges and already has a client base of over 60 […] The post Stellar (XLM) Adoption to Spike After New Deal with Shift Markets appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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RISE v1.1.1 of DPoS blockchain technology makes significant advancements

On August 8th, 2018, the RISE team announced the release of their TypeScript core in version 1. 1. 1 to mainnet with innovative improvement to its Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) blockchain technology. дальше »

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ShapeShift to Add Multi-Crypto Swapping Tool to Its Exchange Platform

On August 8, 2018, ShapeShiftAG, the parent company of ShapeShift. io, one of the world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its acquisition of Bitfract, a blockchain software startup based in Austin, Texas. дальше »

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Lite.im Makes Litecoin (LTC) Available Via Telegram And Text Messages

The cryptocurrency community has been preaching for mass adoption in recent time, now with the availability of Litecoin (LTC) on text message through Lite. im, we seem to be a step closer to our desired “cryptocurrency for all” goal. дальше »

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is composed of physical devices, appliances, and other items that have sensors, software, actuators, and network connectivity. This makes it possible for them to connect and exchange data. дальше »

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A Look at the Now Famous Bitcoin Whitepaper

The Bitcoin whitepaper changed the world forever. Examine what makes this document so special and how Satoshi was able to communicate the Bitcoin concept. The post A Look at the Now Famous Bitcoin Whitepaper appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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Colendi: New blockchain credit scoring and microcredit protocol launches app

Colendi, the microfinance-focused credit scoring solution for the unbanked and underbanked, today announced the availability of the initial version of the company’s flagship Colendi app. The blockchain based protocol makes microcredit, peer-to-peer lending and. дальше »

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US DEA ‘Actually Wants’ Criminals to Keep Using Bitcoin

A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent has told mainstream press she “wants” criminals to use cryptocurrencies because it makes them easier to track. ‘I Want Them To Keep Using Them’ Speaking to Bloomberg August 7, Lilita Infante, who takes part in the agency’s 10-person Cyber Investigative Task Force, said investigators had “a lot of tools” to monitor criminal activity thanks to Blockchain. дальше »

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The more ninjas you massacre, the smarter this AI gets

Watching an AI train, for those of us who aren’t developers, is about as exciting as watching paint dry or grass grow. But, every once in a while someone throws some ninjas into the mix and makes it fun. дальше »

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Huobi Crypto Exchange Launches Automated Listing Program For New Tokens

Huobi Pro is a cryptocurrency exchange that has developed an impressive client base around the globe. The platform recently announced a new feature of its token listing application that makes the process easier for interested individuals. дальше »

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‘We Don’t Accept Shady Coins’ – Baltic Honey Badger Conference [Interview]

This ain’t your typical Bitcoin and Blockchain conference.  Bitcoinist spoke with the organizers of the Baltic Honey Badger Conference who explained what makes this event special and what to expect at this year’s event in Riga. дальше »

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Module ICO

Module is a blockchain-based platform designed to utilize the free storage of smartphones, PCs, servers, etc. as an asset. Using the MODULE platform, one will be able to participate in mining even from a smartphone. дальше »

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Maerki Baumann Is the Latest Swiss Bank to Embrace Crypto

Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies. дальше »

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Coinbase PRO Makes it Official, Ethereum Classic (ETC) Transfers are LIVE

Coinbase Pro Launches Ethereum Classic (ETC) Support Coinbase Pro, the exchange formerly known as GDAX, just announced the launch of Ethereum Classic (ETC) on the platform. As of August 7, 2018, Coinbase Pro is accepting transfers of Ethereum Classic. дальше »

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‘Bitcoin is the Best House in a Tough Market,’ Says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

Bitcoin price has had a rough seven days. The world’s largest cryptocurrency marked roughly around 12 percent decline in the last week despite a stream of good news. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, however, makes a bullish case, saying that the cryptocurrency is slowly regaining market share. дальше »

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10 Companies Exploring Blockchain Without Prior Expertise

Various companies have added “blockchain” to their names or created subsidiaries allegedly focusing on this technology. In most cases, such companies are looking into completely new industries. дальше »

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Apple Makes A Bold Move, Removes Alex Jones And Infowars Podcasts

Image Source: Infowars (screenshot) Apple is the latest company to block Alex Jones and his controversial news site Infowars. However, unlike other tech companies, Apple’s decision is the most aggressive as it axed five of the six Infowars podcasts streamable on its iTunes and Podcast apps. The podcast still available is Real News with David […] дальше »

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Snapparazzi Blockchain Media Platform Announces Pre-ICO

Snapparazzi, the next generation blockchain-based platform, has announced its SnapCoin sale via Pre ICO (Initial Coin Offering) commencing at mid-September (the 14th). The Snapparazzi application makes it possible to capture images and record videos to sell to willing buyers such as broadcasters using the Snapparazzi decentralised platform based on Ethereum Blockchain. дальше »

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tZERO Security Token Offering Underway, Company Decides Against ICO

As ICOs start to face regulatory scrutiny, Overstock-owned tZERO makes the decision to offer a new type of token backed by securities.

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Will McDonough’s Winding Path towards Blockchain Technology

Will McDonough, founder, and CEO of iCash is leading his company through his ICO after launching in July. At the moment, iCash has received funding from Marc Andreessen, Mark Cuban, the Peter Thiel backed 1Confirmation Fund and Matthew Goetz’s Blocktower crypto fund. дальше »

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How Blockchain Technology Is Disrupting Retail

We spend a lot of time discussing crypto markets and values, but the underlying blockchain technology is what truly makes cryptocurrency disruptive. This month, I’ll be explaining an overview of how blockchain technology is being adopted in different industries. дальше »

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AxiomLevel Targets Institutional Investors With Investor Onboarding Platform

The slow trickle of traditional investment into the crypto market may turn into a flood if a new platform launched by blockchain services provider AxiomLevel Technologies makes its desired impact. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs Reveals “Crypto Asset Offering” Plans and Possible Bitcoin Custody Service

Goldman Sachs Reveals Plan to Offer Crypto-Backed Futures Multinational investment bank, Goldman Sachs makes headlines, as an announcement made back in May has recently resurfaced, and it appears that the giant will be working towards offering Bitcoin futures. дальше »

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