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Выборы в США: избиратели впервые проголосовали на экспериментальной блокчейн-платформе
Как сообщает издание Washington Post, впервые в истории на вчерашних выборах в США почти 140 избирателей из штата Западная Вирджиния, находящихся заграницей, получили возможность проголосовать на экспериментальной платформе блокчейна. дальше »
2018-11-8 15:50 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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Andrew Fleming, Former Dow Jones Executive, Joins BTC Inc as Head of Media
BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, is excited to announce the hiring of Andrew Fleming to be the new head of its media division. The addition of Fleming to BTC Inc’s management roster is the latest example of an emerging trend of big-name talent leaving institutions in order to join the crypto and blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-11-7 17:54 | |
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Poloniex Revised Terms of Use, Shutters Services in Several Countries
With a revision to the popular exchange’s terms of use, users from a handful of jurisdictions will have their access to Poloniex shuttered. According to an October 18, 2018, update, “the websites and the services offered by Poloniex (as defined below) are NOT addressed to persons who have their registered office or place of residence in China, Germany, Pakistan, the U. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:46 | |
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Can Blockchain Voting Protect Election Integrity?
“The power under the Constitution will always be in the people,” wrote George Washington in 1787, showing the importance of choosing one’s representatives. There are 252 million voting-age Americans with 59% consisting of the younger crowd who are Generation X, Millennials and post-Millennials. дальше »
2018-10-25 18:44 | |
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Trump begs big tech for free labor to avoid federal hirings
The White House wants the nation’s big tech companies to make it easier for employees to do a civic “tour of duty” with the government. Another way of putting it: the President needs to bring in temps now that his plan to cheat Federal workers out of their promised 2019 pay raise fell apart. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:02 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Provider GigaWatt Faces Millions of Dollars in Debt
GigaWatt, one of Central Washington’s largest companies in the cryptocurrency sector is, unfortunately, facing millions of dollars in debt as cryptocurrency prices fall. According to the Oregonian Times, Giga-Watt’s once upward trajectory is facing a sharp decline as the company explores every legitimate stream of revenue to remain in business. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:00 | |
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Central Washington’s Bitcoin Pioneer Giga Watt Loses Its Spark
Giga Watt, the golden child of Washington’s Bitcoin boom, is going through the most troublesome time since its existence. While investors remain dissatisfied and angry, the venture itself is struggling with massive debt. дальше »
2018-10-22 20:44 | |
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Daily Byte: 10.22.2018
Armenia puts one foot in the crypto mining circle, Washington state takes one foot out, and the Ether short market gets shaken all about.
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Washington Town Ephrata Pushing Back Against Cryptocurrency Mining
The small Washington community of Ephrata is just the latest in a growing number of communities inside of Grant County moving to halt crypto activity. When the city council of Ephrata, Washington, recently voted to halt new cryptocurrency-related mining operations in the town for the next year. дальше »
2018-10-22 05:00 | |
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Class Action Suits Launched Against Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Company
The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:05 | |
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Nouriel Roubini’s “The Big Blockchain Lie” Takes His Crypto Negativity to A New Heights
Most of the financial and cryptocurrency industry is familiar with the rantings of Nouriel Roubini. He has been vocal for years, voicing his aggressive and negative stance on cryptocurrency, sometimes to the point of making erroneous predictions in an effort to deter anyone else from investing. He even has gone to Washington DC to speak […] дальше »
2018-10-16 01:03 | |
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Ripple & Trump Making New Ground
The new Chief Market Strategist at Ripple, Cory Johnson has been working at the company for just under a year now, however, in a recent interview with BreakerMag the crypto-San Francisco based company is in regular discussions with Trump’s administration. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:30 | |
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Nouriel Roubini vs Vitalik Buterin Debate: Who Will Moderate the Crypto and Blockchain Fireworks?
After Bashing Cryptocurrency Industry to Washington DC, Nouriel Roubini Is Expected to Debate with Vitalik Buterin NYU Stern’s Dr. Nouriel Roubini is no fan of the cryptocurrency industry, and he’s never hidden his negative opinion, even when his claims have been false. дальше »
2018-10-15 08:48 | |
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‘Nurture Productive Aspects Of Cryptocurrency,’ US Presidential Hopeful Tells Senate
The US senator and potential presidential contender who suggested cryptocurrency “hurt” American families repeated concerns about the industry on October 11, saying it was “easy to steal. ” Warren Argues For Consumer Protection ‘Balance’ In a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Elizabeth Warren voiced fresh worry over the current regulatory climate in Washington, implying balanced rules should come into force. дальше »
2018-10-12 17:00 | |
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Congress is fed up with Google after it hid major data breach for months
Google’s childish approach to business ethics has landed it in hot water with Congress yet again. After discovering a software glitch earlier this year – persisting since 2015 — the company chose to hide it from consumers and regulators. дальше »
2018-10-11 22:27 | |
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Forbes Enters Blockchain Game, Partners With Civil
Civil, an Ethereum-based platform with a heady bid to save journalism, has partnered with Forbes to help the 100-year-old publisher keep its stories free from meddling hands. дальше »
2018-10-10 01:59 | |
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University of Washington to Host Major Blockchain Event
On Saturday, Oct. 13, the University of Washington (UW) will host its first-ever UW Blockchain Expo, hosted by the college’s Blockchain Society. The conference offers a variety of incentives for people, and students, in particular, to attend the event. дальше »
2018-10-6 02:04 | |
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MGT Capital Closes Swedish Bitcoin Mining Facility, Plans to Expand In North America
MGT Capital, a major Bitcoin mining company, is revising its plans for expansion. Last year, the company decided to expand to Sweden, which offered the prospect of low-cost electricity and inexpensive cooling. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:12 | |
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Crypto Industry Leaders Warn US Congress Over Regulatory Uncertainty
Over 50 representatives from the crypto, Wall Street and venture capital firms traveled to Washington DC on Tuesday with a clear message for the US Congress: regulate or watch the innovation leave the country. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:00 | |
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Report: North Korea Adopts Cryptocurrencies to Evade U.S. Sanctions
Despite a formal crackdown on foreign-made financial products, North Korea is increasingly utilizing cryptocurrencies to circumvent strict U. S. sanctions, reported Asia Times on Sept. 24. North Korea Adopts Bitcoin Spearheading the revelations are two Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-27 08:00 | |
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US Crypto Industry, Wall Street Urge Congress for Regulatory Clarity
The US could find itself falling behind if the authorities do not take action to end the legal uncertainty around cryptocurrency, financial industry executives stated during a roundtable in Washington this week. дальше »
2018-9-26 18:32 | |
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U.S. and Russian Authorities Both Looking at Crypto Regulations and Adoption
Bankers in Russia are now claiming that there is a strong demand for cryptocurrencies in the country. At the same time, Washington is looking into new regulations for the cryptocurrency segment. дальше »
2018-9-26 12:49 | |
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Financial Giants Gather in D.C. for Crypto Roundtable
On Tuesday, September 25th, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) will host a roundtable discussion with big-name financial players, firms, and crypto companies. Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) will host a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-25 13:00 | |
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Report: North Korea Is Evading US Sanctions Using Cryptocurrencies
North Korea is reportedly ramping up the use of cryptocurrencies to evade US economic sanctions. It’s also alleged that the country is developing its own native crypto asset to further assist moving money across borders, according to a duo of financial intelligence analysts from Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:00 | |
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The Daily: New Crypto Bills on Capitol Hill, Russian Banks Face Demand for Cryptocurrencies
From Washington to Moscow, cryptocurrencies have entered the agenda of those who share a vocation to rule and regulate. Following the congressional summer vacation, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable the Treasury to investigate crypto transactions, while a Congressman plans to introduce three drafts supporting the crypto industry. дальше »
2018-9-23 14:59 | |
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Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
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Blockchain Companies Team Up to Ask Washington for Regulations and Support
What had been a rumor going around the blockchain industry has become a reality. Coinbase, Circle and Protocol Labs, among others, have joined forces to form the Blockchain Association. The group is built around the idea of having experts on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology lobby and pressure decisions makers in Washington. дальше »
2018-9-19 15:59 | |
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KYC-Friendly Companies Establish ‘Blockchain Association’ Lobbying Group in DC
High-profile cryptocurrency companies and tech veterans are joining forces to form the Blockchain Association — the very first DC-based lobbying group. Fully-Fledged Lobbying Group Prominent cryptocurrency companies such as Coinbase, Circle, Protocol Labs, as well as investors in the field like Digital Currency Group, Polychain Capital, and others, are among the founding members of Blockchain Association, Washington Post reports. дальше »
2018-9-13 17:00 | |
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Lobbying Group in Washington Opens Doors to Represent the Crypto Community
High-profile cryptocurrency companies and well-known technology entrepreneurs announced on September 11, 2018, that they will form a lobbying group in Washington called the Blockchain Association. According to the Washington Post, the Blockchain Association is designed to represent investors and entrepreneurs who are building and supporting blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-13 01:00 | |
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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation group was initiated by firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and the Digital Currency Group. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:40 | |
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Leading Crypto Firms Form A Lobbying Group To Push For Regulation
After years of waiting for the government to put in place regulations to govern the industry, crypto and blockchain industry leaders have come together to establish a lobbying group whose goal will be to push for the implementation of these policies. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:15 | |
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Cryptocurrency Lobbying Is Coming To Washington
The Blockchain Association wants to be the unified voice for the blockchain/crypto ecosystem.
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US Crypto Industry Vets Form Blockchain Association Lobbying Group
Some of the largest United States-based players in the cryptocurrency space, together with tech industry veterans, are forming the Blockchain Association to better lobby for crypto-related policy changes in Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-12 18:46 | |
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Cryptocurrency Heavyweights Looking to Launch Lobbying Group
The world of lobbying has taken a rather unexpected turn–with the Washington Post reporting that a collection of cryptocurrency firms are looking to formulate a D. C. based lobbying group. дальше »
2018-9-12 18:08 | |
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В США появится Ассоциация блокчейн для лоббирования интересов криптоиндустрии
В США будет создана Ассоциация блокчейн. В числе учредителей криптовалютные компании Coinbase и Circle, технологический стартап Protocol Labs, а также инвесторы Digital Currency Group и Polychain Capital. дальше »
2018-9-12 14:52 | |
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Major Crypto Companies to Form Blockchain Association in Washington
The largest U.S. cryptocurrency firms are going to create their association with a view to lobby Washington on the industry-related issues. The post Major Crypto Companies to Form Blockchain Association in Washington appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-12 13:04 | |
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Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and others unite to form cryptocurrency lobbying group in DC
Cryptocurrency bigwigs are banding together to form a political lobbying consortium that will take on the industry’s hardest policy making issues directly from Washington DC. The NGO, known as the Blockchain Association, is trying to become the go to lobbying organization on political and legal issues that challenge cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. дальше »
2018-9-12 12:06 | |
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Барри Силберт и Coinbase возглавили группу по защите интересов криптовалютной индустрии
Несколько ведущих криптовалютных и блокчейн-компаний объявили о создании блокчейн-ассоциации, первой лоббистской группы, которая будет представлять индустрию в Вашингтоне. Об этом сообщает Washington Post. дальше »
2018-9-12 11:02 | |
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CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will host its first-ever fintech conference, Oct. 3-4, at its headquarters in Washington D.C. Registration for the event is now open. FinTech Forward 2018 The CFTC’s LabCFTC and the Office of Customer Education and Outreach (OCEO) have teamed up to welcome innovators, regulators, market participants, thought-leaders and the […] The post CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:00 | |
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Washington State Utility Increases Power Rates for Bitcoin Mining
Due to Grant County’s lower power cost that comes from the local hydroelectric plant, many cryptocurrency mining operations have flocked to Washington state. However, their luck is bound to change as the Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) recently announced a rate hike for electricity used by cryptocurrency mining farms by as much as threefold, the International Business Times reported...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-7 15:00 | |
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Washington Mining Enclave to Be Hit with Increased Power Costs
Low energy prices from the local hydroelectric plant attracted many cryptocurrency miners to Grant County, Washington. But it seems like the gravy train may soon hit the buffers as authorities announced a series of price hikes. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:00 | |
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Electricity Rates Increase in Grant County in Washington for Bitcoin Miners
Grant County, a town located in the US state of Washington, currently hosts a number of cryptocurrency mining operators. These operators migrated to the area because of cheaper electricity costs from the hydroelectric plant in the local region. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:04 | |
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50 Percent Energy Rate Hike for Crypto Miners Approved in Central Washington State
The commissioners of a public utility district in central Washington State have unanimously approved a rate hike for cryptocurrency miners. The utility serves over 46,000 customers throughout the county. дальше »
2018-9-2 16:55 | |
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