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Augur Launches Decentralized Prediction Marketplace
Augur, a blockchain-based predictions platform, has opened to the general public. The platform becomes the “world’s first” decentralized prediction-market platform. дальше »
2018-7-10 19:14 | |
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Ion Is a Tangle-Based, Decentralized Version of Skype
Peer-to-peer communication is very difficult to achieve without centralized companies. Skype was originally designed to be such a tool, yet it is fully controlled by Microsoft these days. Ion aims to be different, as it is entirely based on IOTA’s Tangle for decentralized P2P communication. дальше »
2018-7-10 18:00 | |
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Bancor $12M Hack Sparks Backlash Over ‘Decentralization’ Claims
Cryptocurrency industry commentators have poured scorn on decentralized exchange platform Bancor after hackers stole around $12 million July 9. Bancor Hack Cause Remains Unknown Bancor, which shot to fame in 2017 when it raised over $150 million in three hours during its ICO, confirmed the hack in an update Tuesday. дальше »
2018-7-10 18:00 | |
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20% of All Bitcoin Is Permanently Lost and Unrecoverable, According to Researchers
A Wall Street Journal investigation and analysis suggested that users have misplaced a fifth of all Bitcoin. While this has not much in the way of ramifications for the technology, considering how it is designed to be deflationary and is divisible to a very low denomination, it has created a new industry of wallet hunters who […] 20% of All Bitcoin Is Permanently Lost and Unrecoverable, According to Researchers was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:59 | |
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Op-ed: The Industries Soon to Be Disrupted by Blockchain
Since it is clear that blockchain technology is here to stay and will have a continuing impact on the world as the technology grows, one has to wonder what effects this will have on the industries that are in place now, and what changes we can look forward to in the future. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:29 | |
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Consortium Project Involving IOTA Wins EU Commission Approval to Roll Out Smart Tech in Several European Cities
Internet-of-Things crypto platform IOTA has just announced that the EU Commission has given the green light to a smart city initiative, which will have IOTA involved. The smart city consortium called +CityxChange is a project to be hosted and led by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and to be funded by the […] Consortium Project Involving IOTA Wins EU Commission Approval to Roll Out Smart Tech in Several European Cities was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:19 | |
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French Official Says Regulations Could Hurt Crypto Industry
The debate on whether or not to regulate cryptocurrencies continues, with a high-ranking French official recently giving his position on the matter. While other countries — such as India — have recently imposed tighter regulations on crypto trading, France’s Jean-Pierre Landau says these digital currencies must not be regulated. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:04 | |
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PBOC Happy to Kill Bitcoin Trading, RMB-BTC Trading Now Less Than 1 Percent of Global Total
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced on Friday, July 6, that Bitcoin trading in renminbi (RMB) has decreased to less than one percent of the world total. The trading figure reached its peak at 90 percent of the global total. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:54 | |
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Weather Disruptions Threaten Crypto Miners’ Profits
Crypto mining activities have often been called out because of their effects on the environment. However, in recent times, the environment has hit back at crypto mining facilities. Recent floods in Sichuan in China and heat waves in some regions of Europe made the global hash rate drop briefly, reports Financial Times. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:34 | |
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COO of Beyond Blocks on Korea Blockchain Week: “Korean Projects Are the Ones That Make People Go Nuts”
Korea Blockchain Week is setting up perfectly for organizers and attendees with excitement levels increasing on a stream of pro-blockchain news coming from the country recently. The most recent news report states that the Korean Government is working on a classification system which could legitimize the blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:34 | |
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Cryptos Pose ‘Insignificant Risk’ to Financial Markets: Bank of Korea
One week after the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea said that it is “not opposed” to digital currencies, a Bank of Korea report claimed that cryptocurrencies do not pose a significant risk to the country’s financial system. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:19 | |
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Over a Million Computers Fall Prey to Crypto Mining Attack
Local police, recently, arrested a group of Chinese technology professionals in Da Lian City over charges of running a $2 million illegal crypto mining scheme. Of the 20 suspects, 11 were released on bail while 9 others have been jailed. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:14 | |
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Cryptocurrency Inspires Women in Male-Dominated Market
The world of cryptocurrency is inspiring a rising number of women who are becoming its advocates in a market that is known to have a male-dominated demographic. There’s a huge disparity between the number of men and women in the cryptocurrency community, but women might soon catch up as female crypto groups emerge. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:04 | |
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Facebook’s Head of Engineering Has Joined the Company’s Growing Blockchain Division
Facebook’s Head of Engineering Evan Cheng changed his LinkedIn job title, on Saturday, to indicate he now will be working on the company’s recently started blockchain division. The report was, subsequently, confirmed by TechCrunch. дальше »
2018-7-10 15:59 | |
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Renowned Cryptocurrency Exchange Service Makes Million Dollar Donation to Japanese Flood Victims
Established cryptocurrency exchange service Binance is showing some love to the victims of the disastrous flood by donating $1 million to aid them in their dire situation. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao took to Twitter to make his heartwarming announcement stating that they will be donating the said amount in either Binance Coin, Bitcoin or Japanese […] Renowned Cryptocurrency Exchange Service Makes Million Dollar Donation to Japanese Flood Victims was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-10 14:59 | |
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South Korea to Legitimise the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Industry
South Korea’s relationship with cryptocurrencies has had a tumultuous past. From the country being an important crypto market to crackdowns and imposition of strict regulations at the beginning of 2018, the authorities have frequently changed their outlook on digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-10 13:59 | |
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CBOE Files with SEC for Bitcoin ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining an application from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets which, if approved, could grant the company a coveted bitcoin ETF license, and bring new waves of institutional investors to the bitcoin arena. дальше »
2018-7-10 02:38 | |
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Expanding the Practical Use of Blockchain Technology Within Insurance
The Institutes RiskBlock™ Alliance is joining forces with Accenture in a move that will see both companies expand the use of blockchain technology within the insurance sector. дальше »
2018-7-10 00:28 | |
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Op-ed: Blockchain – A Force for Good
Blockchain was popularized by the rise of cryptocurrency, and as a result, many still associate the technology with dubious dealings on the dark web. This is perhaps why, according to Gartner, 77% of CIOs have no interest in the technology. дальше »
2018-7-9 17:59 | |
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Philippines to Allow Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Operate but Slots Limited
Cryptocurrency exchanges will now have a chance to tap the Philippines’ cryptocurrency market. The Southeast Asian country recently announced that it plans to issue up to 25 licenses to companies that want to set up their operations inside its special economic zones. дальше »
2018-7-9 16:19 | |
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IBM to Supply Blockchain-Based Security Services to Australia
IBM is mending its ties with the Australian government two years after it was said to have played a part in the mismanagement of a national census. The company recently secured a deal with the government to become its central technology partner for the next five years. дальше »
2018-7-9 16:14 | |
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Is Bitcoin Bull Tom Lee Too Optimistic About BTC?
Tom Lee, Fundstrat cofounder who earlier predicted that the Bitcoins price would reach $25,000, is scaling back his optimism. Now he suggests that Bitcoin will reach $20,000 by the end of the year, a 20% downgrade from his previous estimate. дальше »
2018-7-9 16:04 | |
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European Exchange Traded Products Specialist Jumps Into Bitcoin and Ethereum
Ever since the European Parliament adopted a supportive view toward the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, more firms have been descending from the fence and dabbling in the sector for the first time. дальше »
2018-7-9 15:59 | |
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India Has Strangled Its Fast-growing Cryptocurrency Sector in 4 Months
The Indian cryptocurrency sector has been devoid of all banking resources as directed by the country’s central bank, The Reserve Bank of India, since Friday, July 6. A four-month long legal fight, low volumes, falling crypto prices and, now, the lack of banking is testing the foundation of this sector. дальше »
2018-7-9 15:59 | |
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Crypto.com Acquired for an Undisclosed Amount by Monaco [MCO]
Domain names related to cryptocurrency have seen a massive surge in interest in the past few years. Many of these domains have attracted higher than average prices because of their association with the crypto industry. дальше »
2018-7-9 15:59 | |
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5 Countries Team up to Combat Tax Fraud From Cryptocurrencies
A new taskforce involving five countries’ taxation regulators was announced on Monday, July 5. The announcement by the Inland Revenue Service (USA) will aim to increase cooperation between the United States of America, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in order to combat crimes committed using cryptocurrencies, specifically tax evasion. дальше »
2018-7-9 14:59 | |
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Taiwan Aims to Become Major Player in Blockchain Development
Taiwan’s government has big plans for blockchain technology as it hopes to become a major destination for blockchain development. The country’s Financial Supervision Commission is collaborating with the National Development Council to utilize blockchain technology beyond the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-9 14:59 | |
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Coinlib.io: The Elegant Crypto Price Tracker
Coinlib. io offers the necessary information the average cryptocurrency user would want to access in a user-friendly and intuitive way. Aside from that, it also provides advanced graphs and metrics that range from community engagement/developers activity to performance indicators and technical analysis tools. дальше »
2018-7-9 14:27 | |
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CBOE Applies for Bitcoin ETF From SEC
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States has received an application for a Bitcoin ETF license from Cboe Global Markets , which would bring the ability to invest in Bitcoin to an even greater institutional investor base. дальше »
2018-7-8 21:21 | |
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Malta Positions Itself As ‘World’s Blockchain Island’ After Passing World’s First DLT Law
Malta might be a tiny archipelago on the Mediterranean map, but the nation is making a big name for itself in the world of cryptocurrency. Aside from successfully luring in the biggest crypto exchanges, Malta recently made history by passing “a true World First DLT Law,” cementing the nation’s position as the “world’s first blockchain […] Malta Positions Itself As ‘World’s Blockchain Island’ After Passing World’s First DLT Law was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-7 20:54 | |
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Florida Wants Own Crypto Chief As Usage of Digital Currencies Increases
Despite the current market slump, the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand in Florida rapidly. With the increasing popularity of digital currencies, risks in the form of ICO scams and other crypto-related frauds have also increased. дальше »
2018-7-7 20:39 | |
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Swiss Stock Exchange Operator Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange
SIX, the firm that operates and owns the Swiss stock exchange, has announced plans to launch a fully regulated digital cryptocurrency exchange. The firm says it plans to launch "the first market infrastructure in the world” which will “offer a fully integrated end-to-end trading" while providing a safe environment where digital assets can be issued and existing securities and non-bankable assets can be tokenized. дальше »
2018-7-7 23:11 | |
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Three Lawsuits in Three Months for Ripple
The developer of XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency in the world, Ripple Labs Inc. , has been hit with another lawsuit for securities fraud. This is the third lawsuit in three months. The current lawsuit alleges that the company violated US securities laws and manipulated prices. дальше »
2018-7-6 18:14 | |
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Digital Isle of Man Joins the British Blockchain Association
One of the earliest adopters of blockchain technology — the Digital Isle of Man (Digital IOM) — is now an official member of the British Blockchain Association (BBA). дальше »
2018-7-6 17:27 | |
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Viber Planning to Release a Messenger-Based Cryptocurrency
Djamel Agaoua, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Viber, stated that Rakuten, the messenger’s parent company, is currently looking at Russian laws concerning the cryptocurrency space. Russian regulations will be very important to Rakuten, as the Japanese company plans to launch their messenger-based cryptocurrency in Russia in 2019. дальше »
2018-7-6 16:44 | |
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Turkish “National” Coin Turcoin Defrauds People of Millions
Police in Istanbul has arrested the founders of Hipper, a company that launched the Turkish “national” coin Turcoin. The two arrested were involved in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme and cheated over 10,000 victims. дальше »
2018-7-6 16:14 | |
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Reserve Bank of India’s Restrictions for Cryptos Upheld by Court
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant a stay on a banking ban for cryptocurrency entities dictated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI ban will come into effect on July 5th. дальше »
2018-7-6 15:59 | |
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Baidu Will Unveil Totem Rewards by Mid-July for Their Blockchain-Based Photo Service
China Money Network reports that Chinese search engine giant Baidu is set to unveil its new blockchain layout and Totem Rewards for its blockchain-based photo service, Baidu Totem. The company recently announced that the two new features would be unveiled on July 18. дальше »
2018-7-6 15:29 | |
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Maltese Parliament Passes Three Bills on Distributed Ledger Technology
The Maltese Parliament passed four bills — one to establish Infrastructure Malta and three others for the regulation of the distributed technology sector in the country. According to Maltatoday, the three new bills for the blockchain industry include “Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act,” “Innovative Technological Arrangement and Services Act” and the “Virtual Financial Asset Act. дальше »
2018-7-6 15:26 | |
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