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December August14 Industry Luminaries (and an Ode) on the State of Bitcoin 2016
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 31. 18:00
Call them what you want; dignitaries, pundits, bigwigs, luminaries or – even – enemies. There are always headstrong debates raging on in the Bitcoin space, and some people’s names get tossed around more than other’s. We decided to reach out to a few of them and ask them a simple question. Also read: Remittance-Demanding Countries Dominate Bitcoin Searches
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Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 31. 16:36
CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.
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China behind Bitcoin price boom
bitcoinful
2016. Dec. 31. 13:41
Yuan dropped by a total of 6% against a stronger dollar in 2016.And as it gets weaker China’s... Here Are All the Dankest Crypto-Memes of 2016
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 31. 12:00
In the bitcoin space memes are a popular way of showing enthusiasm within the community. Memes give people a laugh and promote bitcoin adoption in an artistic and sometimes hilarious way. As the new year approaches, Bitcoin.com gathered some of the dankest memes floating around social media this year representing everyone’s favorite digital asset. 2016
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2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 31. 05:56
2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.
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Still Time to Make Bitcoin Donations and Give Less to the IRS
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 31. 01:00
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has committed to cracking down on bitcoin users that may have been evading paying taxes. However, there is still time to make charitable donations to your favorite charities and thereby give a little less to the tax man. Also read: IRS Demands Coinbase Records In Surprise Tax Probe Year-End Tax Planning
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Suspense Lingers as Bitcoin's Price Eyes $1,000
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 31. 00:46
A continued bull run saw bitcoin prices push higher this week, but the digital currency failed to reach $1,000.
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How to Use Bitcoin to Become a Perpetual Traveler
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 30. 18:00
This past spring the creator of the Dollar Vigilante publication and podcast Jeff Berwick gave instructions on how to become a perpetual traveler and legally avoid paying taxes. Berwick is an anarcho-capitalist that believes a government is an unnecessary evil and that taxation is theft. Bitcoin is one tool that can be utilized to accomplish
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A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 30. 15:00
CoinDesk examines US developments that shaped the year for blockchain regulation, and which look to be setting the stage for 2017.
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Coinbase Customer Doubles Down on Legal Action Against IRS
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 30. 14:10
A Coinbase user resisting an IRS request for customer data has refused to abandon the fight, but experts say the tax agency's actions were expected.
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Talking Ethereum: The State of Developer Dialogue in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 30. 13:00
A developer gives an overview of the ethereum community, suggesting how beginners can best get help and how dialogue could improve for 2017.
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Bitcoin’s Inverse Relationship to the US Dollar Is Breaking Down
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 30. 12:00
Despite the dollar’s 2016 gains and year-end rate hike, Bitcoin still outpaced the global reserve currency in 2016 in price terms. Bitcoin’s “inverse relationship to the Dollar” seemingly no longer persists. Also Read: Here Are Bitcoin’s 8 Fastest Growing Markets The Only Fed Rate Bitcoin Has Ever Known Record low interest rates between December 2008 and
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Meet Tumblebit: The Unlinkable Payment Hub
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 30. 01:00
There are lots of development projects in the bitcoin space. One of them may help the cryptocurrency’s fungibility significantly. A proof-of-concept called Tumblebit has the bitcoin community excited because it may provide an untrusted anonymous payment hub. Also read: Remittance-Demanding Countries Dominate Bitcoin Searches in 2016 The Progression Towards a Fungible Digital Asset Privacy and fungibility
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Ether Classic Surges to More-Than 4-Month High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 30. 00:47
Ether classic (ETC) surged more than 30% today to reach a more-than four-month high.
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Ether Classic Surges to Over 4-Month High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 30. 00:47
Ether classic (ETC) surged more than 30% today to reach a more-than four-month high.
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Ether Classic Surges to More Than 4-Month High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 30. 00:47
Ether classic (ETC) surged more than 30% today to reach a more-than four-month high.
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New Image Hosting Service Pays Thousands of Uploaders in Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 29. 18:00
Image hosting is one of the latest applications that bitcoin has improved upon, thanks to one-month-old Supload. The service shares advertiser revenues with its users in bitcoin. Bitcoin.com reached out to Mike Reilly, Supload co-founder and website programmer. He recently announced that his site paid out “nearly 2 BTC worldwide to our users, including many first time
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Changelly and WINGS Foundation Partner to Provide Seamless Multi-Currency Support for Blockchain Crowdfunding
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 29. 15:23
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Crypto Security in 2016: A Tale of Two Weaknesses
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 29. 15:00
Cryptocurrency companies and holders continued to be a target for hackers in 2016, but Bill Shihara argues it doesn't have to be that way next year.
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2016 Big Year for Ransomware – 70% Pays in This $1 Billion Industry
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 29. 15:00
Up to this point, there have been two main reasons people decide to use bitcoin— either for censorship-resistant payments or as a store of value. However, in 2016, a new application for the use of Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant payment system, ransomware, experienced immense growth. According to some industry watchers the core issue with ransomware
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Hyperledger Adds 8 More Members to End 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 29. 13:57
Hyperledger has announced eight new members to round off the year, including a venture-backed startup and a government-owned telecoms company.
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2017's Big Question: Who Pays for the Blockchain?
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 29. 13:00
Who pays for blockchain? Tierion's CEO pens a measured look at how open-source projects achieve this feat so businesses can make better decisions.
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New Features in Opendime’s Next Cash-Like Bitcoin USB Stick
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 29. 12:00
When Opendime made its ‘bitcoin stick’ with multi-signature Bitcoin wallet provider Coinkite, it called it a ‘Bitcoin bearer bond’ – that is, a bond or debt security. The controversial product, much scrutinized in 2016 by Bitcoiners, experienced concerns over counterfeiting, as well as its closed-source nature. The company has responded to the counterfeiting concerns in Version
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Bitcoin is Tapping Into the Laws of Nature – Part 1
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 29. 01:00
Although it is on the cutting edge of technology bitcoin might be more closely aligned with nature than we think. This series of 3 articles compares how bitcoin and the legacy financial systems stack up against the laws of nature. In this first piece, we cover survival of the fittest, along with the concepts of CANI and being anti-fragile. Survival of the
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Will We See a $1,000 Bitcoin in 2016? Analysts Suggest Yes
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 29. 00:55
Will bitcoin prices surpass $1,000? They should in the near future, according to several market experts.
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IRS Asks Court to Reject Protest Filing From Coinbase Customer
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 20:07
The IRS asks a US court to let it continue with its search for Coinbase user information, in spite of an earlier counter-suit.
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One of These 5 Hyperinflating Economies Could Adopt Bitcoin in 2017
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 28. 18:00
Fourteen countries have inflation levels above 18 percent right now, 10 of which are rising at press time. Bitcoin prices and new user adoption have spiked several times in the past during economic turmoil such as banking bailouts and hyperinflation. Also read: Bitcoin 2016: the Year of a Different Rise Bitcoin as Safe-Haven Asset 2016 had
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The Price of Bitcoin is Up $150 Over the Last Week
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 17:41
As the year comes to a close, the price of bitcoin continues to test the $1,000 mark as it seeks to set a new three-year high.
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Bitcoin in 2017: A Currency Devaluation Hedge for Emerging Markets
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 16:00
Vinny Lingham predicts a $1,000 bitcoin by the year's end, and further climbs to come in 2017.
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Bitcoin Reading List 2017
bitcoinful
2016. Dec. 28. 15:33
Bitcoin Reading List 2017: In order to obtain a basic understanding of both Bitcoin itself and its... Korea's Central Bank Considers 'Supernode' for Blockchain Oversight
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 15:30
The Bank of Korea has published research on issues it believes could hinder distributed ledger adoption, with a "supernode" being one solution.
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Ensuring Bitcoin Fungibility in 2017 (And Beyond)
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 15:00
Bitcoin Core developer David Vorick explains why ensuring bitcoin's fungibility remains a top priority for 2017.
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How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 13:58
As bitcoin's price surges, Third Key's Pamela Morgan suggests the best practices for users who want to secure their digital cash.
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2016 in Headlines: The Year's Biggest Blockchain Stories
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 12:00
CoinDesk looks back on the big stories that shaped the industry in 2016, and that may cast a shadow on the year ahead.
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2016 in Headlines: The Year's 13 Biggest Blockchain Stories
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 28. 12:00
CoinDesk looks back on the big stories that shaped the industry in 2016, and that may cast a shadow on the year ahead.
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Why Bitcoin’s Triumphant $15B Market is Just Getting Started
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 28. 12:00
Bitcoin has had a triumphant year this 2016 reaching a milestone market capitalization of over $15 billion during the end of December. It’s nice to mention that the digital asset has been one of the top performing currencies worldwide, beating many commodities as well. But what’s really worth pointing out is this phenomenon has happened
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Geopolitical Turmoil Spurs Bitcoin Investments Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 28. 01:00
As many economists predicted, the Italian constitutional referendum of 2016 shook the country’s banking system to the core. Italian bank stocks have plummeted drastically since the referendum and it comes at a time where the digital asset bitcoin is seen by investors as a safe haven. Furthermore, Chinese bitcoin interest has grown exponentially as the yuan
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Trusted Hardware Can Help Bitcoin Scale, But At What Cost?
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 27. 21:31
As 2016 comes to a close, bitcoin development remains at a crossroads. Take the long-anticipated scaling solution, the Lightning Network. An open-source project that aims to boost bitcoin's capacity to millions of transactions per second (and by extension the technology's value), it's code is nearly ready to go live. Yet, bitcoin isn't exactly ready for the […]
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Here Are Bitcoin’s 8 Fastest Growing Markets
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 27. 20:00
Most countries saw bitcoin volumes surge in 2016, but some markets grew faster than others. Bitcoin.com looked at trade volumes across dozens of bitcoin exchanges to find the countries and currencies with the largest growth during the year. Also read: Bitcoin Blows Past $808 With No Sign of Heartbreak Japan Japan has the second highest bitcoin trading
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I Want the Truth: Could Blockchain Stop Online News Distortion?
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 27. 15:10
As backlash against fake news continues, CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel explores how blockchain solutions could play a role in promoting the truth.
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'Blessing and a Curse': The DAO's Developers on Blockchain in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 27. 14:27
The DAO loomed large over 2016 – now, its developers have their sights on new steps that can be made in the year ahead.
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4 Reasons 2017 Will Be Blockchain's Banner Year
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 27. 13:14
Peter Loop of Infosys gives his overview of why blockchain is poised to be more widely tested, deployed and adopted in 2017.
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Halving History Suggests Bitcoin’s Price Is Heading for $11,210
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 27. 12:00
Bitcoin’s relative nascence makes its future price perhaps difficult to predict. There objectively is not as much data in the Bitcoin market as there is, say, in the gold market. Yet, there are numerous indicators which lend key insights into bitcoin’s price trends, and one often overlooked is the recurring halving. Also Read: With Bitcoin’s Rise the
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Google Searches for Bitcoin up Over 400% in Venezuela Over the Past Week
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 27. 10:00
The economy of Venezuela has been shred apart by a financial crisis resulted from the local government’s decision to demonetize the nation’s largest denomination banknote. However, after a plane carrying the newly printed banknotes failed to arrive, Venezuelan authorities officially declared the previously scrapped 100bs banknotes a legal tender once again. People have struggled to
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Fight Traffic Jams with Blockchain Technology
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 27. 01:00
Traffic jams are choking cities all around the world, severely affecting economic growth and the health of commuters. Time wasted in traffic congestion costs billions of dollars and afflicts commuters with stress, poor health, and even premature death. Also read: Dubai’s Role With Blockchain Technology’s Success Story Traffic Congestion Impacts Your Health and the Economy
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Understanding the Fee Market and Unconfirmed Transactions
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 26. 20:00
Getting to know how to work with bitcoin transactions can be tricky for those unfamiliar with the cryptocurrency space. These days the constantly changing fee market prioritizes which transactions confirm the fastest. Users should get acquainted with the fee market so they can send bitcoins without the hassle of significant wait times. Also read: How
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Added Support For BU as Pools Show Preference for Different Scalability Solutions
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 26. 18:00
Currently, everyone’s been focused on the price of bitcoin and turbulent global markets. However, in the bitcoin mining and development space, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Also read: Meet Bitcoin Unlimited Developer Andrew Stone Smaller Mining Pools and Bitcoin Unlimited As Bitcoin.com previously reported the bitcoin network’s hashrate distribution among mining pools has
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Is the Blockchain Rush a Search for Fool’s Gold?
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 26. 12:00
Over the past two years, there has been a fanatical rush towards the blockchain concept from legacy financial institutions and global corporations. The behavior towards this technology right now is similar to the Californian Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. With many individuals and groups flocking to distributed ledger solutions, the ones who strike gold will
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Bitfury Receives $43 Million Bitcoin Sale Requests, Firmly Declines
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 26. 09:00
Major bitcoin mining and blockchain technology firm Bitfury reportedly received bids from various investors and assets under management (AUM) funds over the past week as bitcoin price surged past US$800. In response, Bitfury Vice Chairman George Kikvadze firmly declined their offers, stating that the company isn’t and will not be interested in selling their bitcoin in
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How to Protect Your Bitcoin Privacy and Security Online
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 26. 01:00
In this day and age online privacy and protecting digital data is a pretty big deal. Privacy applies to bitcoin users even more so because they are storing wealth in the digital realm. Governments, hackers, and non-state actors are compromising global citizens private data daily, but there are many steps one can take to protect
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Get Ready for 2017 – These Legal Precedents on Bitcoin Were Set in 2016
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 25. 19:00
2016 saw numerous important court decisions made which affect the Bitcoin industry as a whole. We consulted lawyers and researched the biggest court cases of the year, ranging from whether or not Bitcoin is money to the fate of Ross Ulbricht. Here’s what we’ve found. Also read: China’s Proposed New Law Recognizes Bitcoin as ‘People’s Rights’
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Markets Update: With Bitcoin’s Rise the Altcoin Dominance Index Suffers
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 25. 11:00
Since bitcoin’s significant price rise, altcoins have been brushed off to the side as bitcoin’s dominance climbed to 87.4 percent. Altcoin interest has waned as each alternative digital asset has lost market capitalization over the past two months. There are various reasons. Also read: Bitcoin Blows Past $808 With No Sign of Heartbreak All Eyes Focused on
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The Crypto Show Discusses Bitcoin Radio
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 25. 01:00
The bitcoin industry has created a growing economy of businesses, miners, artists, writers and radio broadcasts. One particular broadcast is the Austin-based The Crypto Show. It began in 2013, highlighting the cryptocurrency community and its memorable moments. Recently I chatted with the Crypto Show crew about how they got the show started, and recent events. The guys gave
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Five Potential Blockbusters Looking to Boost Bitcoin in 2017
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 24. 11:00
With bitcoin’s value up over 300% from its 2015 lows, this push-up in price might only just be getting started. Below are five bitcoin projects that promise to deliver real value to bitcoin in 2017. Also read: How to Choose the Right Bitcoin Wallet for Your Needs Yours.org Yours.org, the brainchild of Ryan X Charles, aims to
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Open3D Club Utilizes Bitcoin to Create a 3D Printing DAO
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 24. 01:00
A new proof-of-concept is in the making called the open3d.club that hopes to enable connections between 3D printing artists, printers, and developers utilizing bitcoin incentives. The project aspires to be a distributed autonomous organization that promotes the 3D printing ecosystem in a decentralized manner. Also read: Smaller Pools Are Diversifying the Bitcoin Mining Industry 3D Club
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Bitcoin Prices Rally Nearly 18% As 2016 Draws to a Close
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 24. 00:14
Bitcoin prices surged this week, breaking through $800 before starting a sharp rally that pushed prices above $900.
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Classic and the DAO: What Drove Ether Prices in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 22:17
A look back at the price of ether during some of the major moments of 2016.
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Former Facebook Exec: Bitcoin Companies Will Lead Defensive Innovation
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 23. 21:00
The cyber security market is growing at a rapid pace. According to research firms like Cybersecurity Ventures and Markets and Markets, the cyber security market will be worth over US$200 billion within the next five years. Former Facebook and Coinbase Director of Security Ryan McGeehan believes bitcoin companies will lead defensive innovation and the cyber
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Big Names Gather When North American Bitcoin Conference Comes Back to Miami
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 23. 19:00
Bitcoin.com is pleased to announce The North American Bitcoin Conference is hosting its 4th annual event this year in Miami. With all eyes on bitcoin and the significant interest in blockchain solutions, this year’s conference will be a great place to be to gain insight on the future of these innovative emerging technologies. Also
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Bitcoin Price Surge Continues, Passes $900 to Hit New 3-Year High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 15:54
Bitcoin prices have shot past $900, the latest move in a week of dramatic market increases.
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Bitcoin Price Surge Continues, Passes $900 to Approach 3-Year High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 15:54
Bitcoin prices have shot past $900, the latest move in a week of dramatic market increases.
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Dubai Appeals to Startup Ecosystem for Blockchain Immigration Solution
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 15:15
Dubai's immigration agency is seeking a blockchain startup to develop a system that will cut illegal residency in the country.
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Why 2017 Will Take Blockchain to New Heights
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 13:48
Coinplug CEO Ryan Uhr looks at how blockchain technology has fared in Korea over the last 12 months and makes some predictions for 2017.
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Why 2017 Will Take Blockchain in South Korea to New Heights
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 13:47
Coinplug CEO Ryan Uhr looks at how blockchain technology has fared in Korea over the last 12 months and makes some predictions for 2017.
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Why 2017 Will Take Blockchain to New Heights
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 23. 13:47
Coinplug CEO Ryan Uhr looks at how blockchain technology has fared in Korea over the last 12 months and makes some predictions for 2017.
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Is Softforking to Segwit “Radical” and “Irresponsible?
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 23. 08:00
“Segregated Witness [Segwit] is the most radical and irresponsible protocol upgrade Bitcoin has faced in its eight year history,” wrote the pseudonymous author Jaqen Hash’ghar for Medium. “The push for the [Segwit] soft fork puts Bitcoin miners in a difficult and unfair position to the extent that they are pressured into enforcing a complicated and
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Attacks on Data Privacy May Get Scarier in 2017
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 23. 01:00
The U.S. federal government is making substantial advances towards accessing encrypted smartphone data. If authorities get their way, it could lead to severe privacy implications for bitcoin users. Also read: Cypherpunks Continue to Write Code as Governments Threaten Encryption The Feds Are Gaining Access to Smartphone Data A recent Florida court proceeding details a man named
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Yuan Heading for Big Drop – What China’s Outflows Mean for Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 22. 19:00
Analysts have warned that China’s capital outflows are accelerating while the yuan is depreciating sharply. They predict the situation to worsen in 2017. Bitcoin.com asked Spencer Bogart, Equity Research analyst at Needham & Company, how China’s situation could affect bitcoin. Also read: How to Choose the Right Bitcoin Wallet for Your Needs Yuan Headed for
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Bitcoin Prices Shoot Past $870, Setting New High for 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 22. 18:02
Bitcoin prices continue to surge after passing the $800 mark earlier this week.
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Ledger Publishes First Volume of Peer-Reviewed Blockchain Research
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 22. 16:10
The inaugural issue of peer-reviewed cryptocurrency and blockchain research journal Ledger is now available.
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Wells Fargo, ICAP Lead $18 Million Series A for Blockchain Startup Axoni
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 22. 15:45
New York-based blockchain startup Axoni has raised $18m in a new funding.
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What 2016 Taught Us About Smart Contracts
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 22. 13:58
Markit's Jeffrey Billingham recaps the successes and tribulations of a year spent working on smart contract applications.
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Why Collaboration Will Drive Blockchain's Success in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 22. 13:07
Close collaboration continues to be the absolute necessity for blockchain success, argues Richard Collin of Thomson Reuters.
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With Segwit, Litecoin Faces a (Soft) Fork in the Road
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 22. 11:00
Litecoin is implementing Segwit, and that could lead to increased interest in the alternative cryptocurrency once ranked largest after Bitcoin, but now ranked third after Ethereum and Ripple. Must Hear: Bitcoin.com Interview with Litecoin Founder Charlie Lee With Segwit, Litecoin Is Taking a Risk As the Bitcoin community still debates what solution it would like to
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Bitwage Expands to India Enabling BTC Wages for Workers
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 22. 01:00
Bitwage is now operating in India offering to improve international wage distribution with cryptocurrency. Now millions of workers from India will be able to get their wages paid in bitcoin and INR. Bitwage Now Available for Indian Workers On December 21 Bitwage announced a strategic partnership with the Indian bitcoin-based firm Unocoin. By utilizing Unocoin’s recently
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BNP Paribas Clients Conduct 'Live' Blockchain Payments
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 21. 20:21
French bank BNP Paribas conducted its first blockchain-based payments for a collectible trading card firm and a packaging company.
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Get Paid in Bitcoin to Play Android Game
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 21. 20:00
Arcade games saw a paradigm shift with the introduction of the smartphone. Many smartphone games were huge successes and became viral. Nonetheless, these games do not reward users with money. We now see another paradigm shift thanks to the invention of Bitcoin. The Android game Bitcoinbandit pays you bitcoins to play. We decided to interview
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Swiss Telecom Giant Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 21. 15:39
A major state-owned telecommunications provider in Switzerland has joined the open-source Hyperledger blockchain project.
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Bitcoin Blows Past $808 With No Sign of Heartbreak
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 21. 15:10
Bitcoin’s price trend has continued its upward motion since our last analysis, steadily climbing past the US$800 range. The price value passes a milestone of the highest price average in over three years. Currently, at press time the price per BTC is $810 and charts show little resistance ahead. Also read: Vinny Lingham: If We Hit
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Taiwanese Blockchain Consortium to Enter New Regulatory Sandbox
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 21. 14:26
A newly formed blockchain consortium hopes to get a boost from a regulatory sandbox currently in the final phases of implementation.
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Towards a Clearer Understanding of Blockchain's True Value
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 21. 13:31
NRI's Takeo Nishikata examines some of the discussion around blockchain, seeking to "clarify all the misunderstandings" around the technology.
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High Tax Slows Bitcoin Development In Norway
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 21. 12:00
Norway is such a beautiful country and has been named a top summer tourist destination for those in search of picturesque mountains, fjords, and glaciers. But how is the Bitcoin scene fairing in this small Scandinavian country rich in natural resources and warm at heart? Also read: ‘Monetary Xenophobia’: Norway’s Biggest Bank Pulls Bitcoin Account
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Bitcoin Prices Break Past $800
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 21. 01:35
Bitcoin prices have broken past $800 for the first time since February 2014, setting a fresh 34-month high.
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Cash Usage Drops Drastically Worldwide, Bitcoin an Alternative
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 21. 01:00
The global war on cash, initiated by some of the leading economies and governments across the world, is starting to impact financial ecosystems. According to various sources, cash usage in countries including the US, South Korea and Denmark has decreased drastically and is presumed to decline even more in the foreseeable future. As cash continues
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Global Banks Pilot Blockchain-based Gold Settlement Platform
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 20. 20:48
A group of global banks and financial institutions has completed the first pilot of a new blockchain-based gold trading platform.
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From Brexit to Bitfinex: What Shaped Bitcoin's Price in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 20. 18:06
Bitcoin prices surged more than 80% in 2016, pushed higher by developments such as the Brexit, the halving and the Bitfinex hack.
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How to Choose the Right Bitcoin Wallet for Your Needs
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 20. 18:00
Knowing how to best safeguard your bitcoins can be tricky since many different solutions exist for various needs such as privacy, simplicity, and long term storage. Also read: Ledger Nano S Review: Why I Threw Out My Paper Wallet Choosing a bitcoin wallet is no longer a simple matter of settling between security and simplicity. Using
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Blockchain in Finance: From Buzzword to Watchword in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 20. 14:00
As Big Finance starts to better understand blockchain, central bank-issued cryptocurrencies will likely follow, says FirstRand Bank's Farzam Ehsani.
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How Savvy Marketing Can Burst the 'Blockchain Bubble'
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 20. 12:06
A look at the challenges marketers – and the broader blockchain technology community – face when attempting to win new enthusiasts to the tech.
Source
Smaller Pools Are Diversifying the Bitcoin Mining Industry
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 20. 12:00
Bitcoin mining has become an advanced competitive market alongside securing the network. Over the years the mining sector has changed significantly from home operations, mining pools, and large data facilities churning out blocks. While observing mining pools over the years, there’s been a few times where skeptics have believed mining was quite centralized. However, more
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Bitcoin ATMs Taking off in Vietnam With New Arrivals
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 20. 09:00
Bitcoin ATM operator EasyBit said today it plans to install three new bitcoin ATMs in Vietnam. The company already operates one machine in Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest city. At the same time, it announced a partnership with local exchange Bitcoin Vietnam to supply all four machines. Also read: How to Get Your Friends
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EasyBit expands Global Bitcoin ATM Network Footprint to Vietnam
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 20. 08:53
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The Idiot-Proof Vault: A Simple Cold Storage Guide
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 20. 01:00
Keeping bitcoins safe is one of the most important responsibilities in the world of digital assets. As the price of bitcoin continues to climb, exchanges and wallet providers become more susceptible to theft. The best way to keep your bitcoins safe is storing them yourself offline in what’s called cold storage. Also read: Russian Presidential Candidate
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Inside Hyperledger's High-Stakes Game of Blockchain Marbles
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 19. 21:30
12 members of Hyperledger conducted a first-of-its kind test by sending an unusual digital asset across an ocean.
Source
Bitcoin Outperformed All Currencies in 2016
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 19. 18:00
Bitcoin outperformed all currencies on 2016, increasing from US$433 at the beginning of the year to $794 year-to-date. Recording an annual gain of 54%, the price of bitcoin is expected to pass $800 shortly. While bitcoin solidified a strong performance this year, the majority of leading reserve currencies including the USD, CNY, JPY and GBP stumbled.
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Spectrecoin deliver cryptocurrency anonymity that surpasses Zcash, DASH and Monero.
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 19. 15:35
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France's Central Bank Details its First Blockchain Test
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 19. 15:32
France’s central bank quietly released new details about its work with blockchain last week.
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Making Blockchain Real for Enterprises: The Importance of Tokenization
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 19. 15:02
Banco Santander's Julio Faura looks back on what he calls a "remarkable" year for blockchain development in the financial industry.
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Why Blockchain Won't Be Connecting Banks in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 19. 14:01
The inability of banks and financial institutions to collaborate could restrict growth of new blockchain use cases next year.
Source
Will Bitcoin's Resurgence Bring the Banks on Board?
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 19. 12:55
Noelle Acheson examines whether the big banks will reappraise their relationship with bitcoin following its recent successes.
Source
IRS Attack Dog Will Target US Bitcoiners… and Soon
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 19. 12:00
Recent news about the IRS and bitcoin is disturbing enough, but it is the tip of an iceberg known as FATCA. American bitcoiners should be aware that their transactions of the past few years could endanger them. Also read: IRS Demands Coinbase Records In Surprise Tax Probe IRS Sets It’s Sights On Bitcoin Users The visible
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IRS Attack Dog Will Target US Bitcoiners and soon…
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 19. 12:00
Recent news about the IRS and bitcoin is disturbing enough, but it is the tip of an iceberg known as FATCA. American bitcoiners should be aware that their transactions of the past few years could endanger them. Also read: IRS Demands Coinbase Records In Surprise Tax Probe IRS Sets It’s Sights On Bitcoin Users The visible
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How to Get Your Friends Onto the Bitcoin Bandwagon
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 19. 01:00
Most of us who have ever listened to a bitcoin talk delivered by Andreas Antonopolous come away with renewed clarity as to the “obviousness” of bitcoin being the best thing since… ever. Why then is it so hard for us to get our friends to become even mildly as enthusiastic as we are? This short article
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It’s Time to Switch to Blockchain-Based Email Systems
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 18. 18:00
Running email systems on Bitcoin’s blockchain technology is becoming increasingly imperative, as current email services are cumbersome and no longer secure. Indeed, email service providers are using obsolete technology that has become too vulnerable to ever-more sophisticated hackers. Also read: Kiss & Tell: Adult FriendFinder Hack Exposes 412 Million Accounts Replace Outdated Email Systems With
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2017: The Year Regulators Engage with Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 18. 16:50
Chuck Thompson argues that the coming year will see distributed ledger tech arrive firmly on the radar of the regulators.
Source
Bitcoin Gains 1.1 Million New Wallets Every Quarter
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 18. 12:00
Bitcoin outperformed every other reserve currency in 2016 by large margins. An increasing number of investors, traders and businesses have begun to recognize bitcoin as the world’s global currency, depending on bitcoin to protect their wealth from tightening regulations and the government’s excessive control over money. This surge in demand for bitcoin led to its
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Bitcoin Gains 1.1 Million+ New Wallets Every Quarter
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 18. 12:00
Bitcoin outperformed every other reserve currency in 2016 by large margins. An increasing number of investors, traders and businesses have begun to recognize bitcoin as the world’s global currency, depending on bitcoin to protect their wealth from tightening regulations and the government’s excessive control over money. This surge in demand for bitcoin led to its
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How Altcoins Complement Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 18. 01:00
Bitcoin is the only proven viable cryptocurrency with a huge infrastructure, market capitalization and established network effects. However the 700 altcoins that exist today also have a purpose — and may even complement bitcoin. (Also See: Bitwala: ‘Nobody Uses Altcoins,’ Bitcoin Is the Top Crypto) Bitcoin has evolved from a ‘joke’ to changing the trajectory of
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Is Bitcoin’s Code a Form of Free Speech?
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 17. 18:00
Bitcoin as free speech has been a popular argument in the Bitcoin underground since the cryptocurrency’s release in 2008. Also Read: The Role of Blockchain Technology in Free Speech Software a Form of Free Speech The claims are based on arguments from before the days of Bitcoin, which posit software as free speech. In 1999,
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Ethereum Classic Price Surges By Over 30%
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 17. 17:09
Ethereum classic (ETC) made a comeback this week, enjoying notable progress after successive roadblocks.
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2017: The Second Era of Bitcoin Begins
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 17. 16:18
Akin Fernandez gives a passionate overview of the cryptocurrency industry's year – 12 months that he says prove "there can be only one bitcoin".
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Ready for the Future of Bitcoin Betting? Interview With Nitrogen Sports
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 17. 12:00
Sports betting websites have thrived on the internet for many years. However they now face a new wave of competitors with a magic trick in their pocket: bitcoin. We interviewed one of the leaders in the bitcoin betting space; Nitrogen Sports. Bitcoin.com spoke to Carlos, content manager at Nitrogen Sports. Here is everything you need to know
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Bitcoin Adds Privacy To Bitcoin Betting: Interview With Nitrogen Sports
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 17. 12:00
Sports betting websites have thrived on the Internet for many years. However they now face a new wave of competitors with a magic trick in their pocket: bitcoin. We interviewed one of the leaders in the bitcoin betting space; Nitrogen Sports. Bitcoin.com spoke to Carlos, content manager at Nitrogen Sports. Here is everything you need to know
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Overstock Just Closed its First Day of Blockchain Stock Trading
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 23:48
Overstock's CEO marks the end of the first ever day of blockchain trading with an unusual offer to the SEC.
Source
Bitcoin Prices Fluctuate Around $780
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 23:17
Bitcoin prices repeatedly surpassed $780 on 16th December, fluctuating within a very close range of this price for several hours.
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Markets Today: Maidsafe Making a Strong Statement
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 16. 22:10
With four cryptos going down and six rising, the day closed at 18:00 GMT on Friday. One particular coin, though, made a statement that should be taken seriously. Read on… Also read: Why Jim Harper is Dead Wrong On Bitcoin Ethereum the Heartbreaker As usual, Bitcoin is standing majestically at number one. Today it added more
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ABN Amro Tests Blockchain for Real Estate Transactions
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 18:25
ABN Amro has begun a new blockchain pilot focused on real estate transactions.
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Why Jim Harper is Dead Wrong On Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 16. 18:00
It takes time to for an innovation to take off, especially one that is as large as an alternative global decentralized digital currency. January 2017 marks eight years since the first Bitcoin block was mined. In monetary systems, eight years is not a long time. Also read: Bitcoin 2016: The Year of a Different Rise
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5 Things the Blockchain Industry Needs to Stop Saying in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 15:00
In this CoinDesk 2016 in Review feature, Bailey Reutzel takes aim at some of the dominant talking points in the bitcoin and blockchain space today.
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5 Things the Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Needs to Stop Saying in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 15:00
In this CoinDesk 2016 in Review feature, Bailey Reutzel takes aim at some of the dominant talking points in the bitcoin and blockchain space today.
Source
Regulating ICOs: Striking a Balance in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 12:57
How blockchain technology is impacting venture capital – and why that brings both cause for excitement and pause heading into 2017.
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Russian Presidential Candidate to Accept Bitcoin for Campaign
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 16. 12:00
Bitcoin’s legality is still unclear in Russia, as the local government and authorities avoid to establish unified regulations and money transmission policies for bitcoin users, businesses and investors. However, a Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has significant support from the people, is officially accepting bitcoin donations for his 2018 presidential campaign. Over the past
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3 Things You NEED to Know About #Bitcoin.
bitcoinful
2016. Dec. 16. 08:28
3 Things You NEED to Know About #Bitcoin.
Class Action Lawsuit Against Cryptsy Now Targets Coinbase
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 16. 04:42
When $8.2 million in customer funds went missing from Cryptsy user accounts in 2014-15, a class action lawsuit was almost immediately launched against the cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service. Also Read: IRS Demands Coinbase Records in Surprise Tax Probe Coinbase Accounts Allegedly Held Stolen Funds The law group which spearheaded that suit now has one
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Markets Today: Steem Gathering Steam, Maidsafecoin Marvelous
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 16. 04:04
The markets put a broad smile on several crypto-communities’ faces today. The two biggest gains were 16.06% and 10.21%. Also read: How Practical is it to Live on Bitcoin in Philippines and South Korea? Bitcoin’s Rosy, but Ethereum Dives Further It was all rosy once again for Bitcoin, selling for $781.15 as against Wednesday’s $779.05. Actually,
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FX Markets Shrink While Bitcoin Expands
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 16. 01:00
Daily foreign exchange market volumes have shrunk for the first time in 15 years, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Banks are increasingly becoming worried as the BIS, which is owned by central banks, warns them of impending financial stability risks. On the other hand, the bitcoin price continues to rise, reaching its
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Zcash Nears $40 in Ongoing Price Decline
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 00:50
Zcash (ZEC) prices pushed closer to $40 on 15th December, extending their recent losses.
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Overstock Raises $10.9 Million in First Blockchain Stock Issuance
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 16. 00:15
The first blockchain-based Series A has closed, and Overstock.com is on the verge of beginning trading on its blockchain platform.
Source
Japanese Blockchain Consortium Grows to More Than 100 Members
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 20:35
Japanese blockchain consortium BCCC has passed the 100 member milestone as well as having graduated 100 students from its Blockchain University.
Source
Wyre Raises $5.8 Million for Cross-Border Bitcoin Payments
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 18:00
San Francisco-based bitcoin startup Wyre has raised $5.8m in new funding.
Source
Wyre Raises $5.8 Million for Cross-Border Blockchain Payments
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 18:00
San Francisco-based bitcoin startup Wyre has raised $5.8m in new funding.
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How Practical is it to Live on Bitcoin in Philippines and South Korea?
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 15. 18:00
A chart based on the practicality of bitcoin for daily expenditures was introduced on many popular bitcoin online forums, including Reddit. The user, who goes by the alias “themetalfriend” is a bitcoin enthusiast who formulated the chart after using bitcoin to finance his day-to-day life in Germany. The communities and online forums that saw the bitcoin
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Analysts Predict Bitcoin Price Could Reach $800 in 2016's Final Weeks
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 16:16
Bitcoin prices will likely finish 2016 between $750 and $800, according to most analysts, but the price could go even higher.
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2016: The Year That Wasn't For Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 14:00
Jim Harper takes aim at bitcoin's so-called "successes" in 2016, arguing that deficient dialogue is holding back it and other blockchain-based monies.
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The Tapscotts on Blockchain 2016 and What’s Next
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 13:00
Don and Alex Tapscott chart a broad overview of blockchain in 2016, with an eye to what is to come in the year ahead.
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The Tapscotts on Blockchain in 2016 and What’s Next
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 15. 13:00
Don and Alex Tapscott chart a broad overview of blockchain in 2016, with an eye to what is to come in the year ahead.
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New Bitcoin Wallet Features Plausible Deniability
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 15. 12:00
We’ve seen it in the films. Someone’s forced with violence to give up sensitive data and allow a bad actor to extract wealth from a hostage. Also Read: Three New Hard Wallets for 2016 Not Named Trezor Adding Plausible Deniability to a Bitcoin Wallet Bitcoiners worry about this, too. On forums where enthusiasts of the cryptocurrency
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Switzerland: How the World’s Densest Bitcoin ATM Network is Doing
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 15. 08:00
One month after Switzerland’s national railway company SBB/CFF/FFS surprised everyone by allowing every single one of their ticket machines to sell bitcoin to anyone with a Swiss phone number, we followed up to see how it has been going for SBB and its customers. At the end of October, the Swiss rail service SBB released a statement
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Markets Today: Monero Won The Day, Maidsafecoin Also Splendid
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 15. 06:20
Wednesday markets were rough, but not really bad. After all, the biggest gain was 7.02%. Among the top 10, there were four losses. The top two cryptos went down, but it was below 1%. Maintaining the 1st position, almighty Bitcoin dropped 0.74% at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday to sell at $779.05. Indeed it was a tiny one,
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Central Bank Coins Are the New Altcoins
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 15. 01:00
Consider this: the efforts of central banks to create centralized digital currencies are no different to altcoins. The only difference is who is producing the coin and what funding the development team has. Some might even argue that altcoins have greater credibility, as they in most cases have public and not private blockchains. In an
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The Price of Bitcoin Has Stayed Above $760 for 7 Days
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 23:27
Bitcoin prices managed to reach one week above $760 early on 14th December. During this seven-day period, these prices reached a 2016 high of $788.49.
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Unlocking Bitcoin’s Hidden Purchasing Power
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 14. 21:00
Bitcoin is not like any other currency. Whilst all national currencies in use around the world are based on an inflationary, debt-based model, bitcoin has a fixed supply and is a rare working example of a deflationary asset-based monetary system. With the addition of some simple price information within bitcoin wallets, the change in purchasing
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Coinbase User Asks Federal Court to Stop IRS Bitcoin Subpoena
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 20:39
A Coinbase customer has gone to court to stop the IRS from subpoenaing user data from the bitcoin and ether exchange startup.
Source
US Standards Body Establishes Working Group for Blockchain Tokens
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 20:01
The US branch of business reporting standards body XBRL has joined ethereum startup ConsenSys to develop standards for blockchain tokens.
Source
Venezuela Prints Bills, Closes Borders – Bitcoin to the Rescue
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 14. 18:00
Venezuela is the world’s worst performing economy, hit by 700% hyperinflation and sinking in debt. Its currency, the bolivar, is currently losing half its value every 18 days. However, the government announced on Monday that it will remove the country’s largest banknote (100 VEF, worth $0.02 on the black market) over a 72 hours period. We tried
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Swift’s Global Head of Banking Argues Blockchain Isn’t a Disruption
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 16:01
The Swift exec says he's not worried about being disintermediated by blockchain tech, on the contrary, the firm's trialing apps with it.
Source
The Resurrection of Public Blockchains
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 15:00
Global consultancy EY argues that despite enthusiasm for private blockchains, public versions of the tech will ultimately prove more powerful.
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CoinDesk's Most Influential People in Blockchain 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 13:00
CoinDesk profiles the most influential members of the blockchain industry, a list informed by more than 2,000 responses in our reader poll.
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Deutsche Bank's 5 Lessons Learned From DLT in 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 14. 13:00
Deutsche Bank experts discuss what they've learned while exploring blockchain over the last year, as well as their outlook for 2017 and beyond.
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Prominent Investment Banker Says Banks Will Be Irrelevant Soon
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 14. 12:00
At Silicon Republic’s Inspirefest 2017, Hazel Moore, the chairman and co-founder of international investment bank FirstCapital, stated that banks are completely wasting valuable customer data. She revealed how banks are struggling to digitalize their services and products by embracing smartphones, big data and emerging financial technologies. Banks and major financial institutions are becoming irrelevant as
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Markets Today: ‘I Should Have Bought More’
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 14. 01:00
The cry through the Bitcoin community today is: “I should have bought more.” Bitcoin is trading at its highest price since 2014. What a delightful day on the market with only three losses recorded. Bitcoin nailed it at $781.75 with a 0.04 percentage increment to be the number one Crypto as at 18:00 GMT on
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Best Selling Financial Author: Bitcoin Is the New Safe Haven Asset
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 14. 00:00
Holger Zschaepitz, best selling financial author of “A book on states’ addictiveness to debt” and senior editor at Welt, recently discovered an intriguing relationship between gold and bitcoin: when gold plummets in value, the price of bitcoin surges. Based on this trend, he noted that bitcoin is beginning to be recognized as the new global
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Experts predict Bitcoin will hit $10,000 and even $1 million.
bitcoinful
2016. Dec. 13. 22:18
Experts predict Bitcoin will hit $10,000 and even $1 million.
Coinsecure’s Benson Samuel: ‘India’s Bitcoin Interest Spiking’
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 13. 21:00
Over the course of the past few months, bitcoin use in India has been on the rise. During the first week of November Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a demonetization process removing high denomination rupee notes out of circulation. Since then the country has experienced a cash crisis and demand for bitcoin has grown exponentially.
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Digital Currency Exchange Kraken Acquires Bitcoin Buying Service
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 18:41
San Francisco-based digital currency exchange has acquired wallet funding service Glidera.
Source
New Hedge Fund Numerai Pays Scientists Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 13. 18:00
A new hedge fund called Numerai calls itself a “super intelligent stock market” by utilizing scientists and machine learning to further expand the investment. According to the fund’s founders, some data scientists are paid in bitcoins to build algorithmic models that bolster future predictions. Also read: Forget QR Codes, NFC Bitcoin Wallet Cards Are Here Numerai
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Blockchain in 2017: Do We Know What We Don't Know?
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 16:45
William Mougayar reviews what we do and don't know about the real-world uses and likely effectiveness of blockchain technology.
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Bitcoin Wallet Blockchain Adds Ex-Barclays Chief to Board
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 15:30
Bitcoin wallet startup Blockchain has added former Barclays Bank group chief executive Antony Jenkins to its board of directors.
Source
Bitcoin-Powered Marketplace OpenBazaar Raises $3 Million
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 15:01
The developers behind OpenBazaar, the open-source marketplace protocol powered by bitcoin, have raised $3m in new funding.
Source
Blythe Masters Talks 'Tipping Point' for Business Blockchain Adoption
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 14:01
A new white paper signals Digital Asset's increased efforts to take blockchain tech mainstream.
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CFTC's Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 13:09
The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.
Source
The Bitcoin Network Death That Never Happened (Again)
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 13. 12:00
A popular Linkedin post that was written on December 8 claimed the end of the Bitcoin network was coming. In fact, the post that has since been deleted was supposedly created by ‘MIT fintech alumni’ and stated a significant “stress test” was coming to attack the Bitcoin blockchain on Monday, December 12. However, the editorial
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Spells of Genesis Mobile Soft Launch Tomorrow!
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 13. 09:53
This is a paid press release and should be treated as advertising and promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor supports this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy, quality, within the press release. Readers should do their own due diligence before taking any actions related to thepromoted company or any of its
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Bitcoin is Now Trading at its Highest Price Since 2014
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 13. 03:35
The price of bitcoin is now trading at a 34-month high, data from the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index reveals.
Source
Markets Today: Bitcoin Unstoppable, but Maidsafecoin Carried the Day
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 13. 01:00
The markets began the week less robust but with some good news here and there. Bitcoin is unstoppable, and is likely to hit the $800 mark by the end of the week. There were no changes on the top ten in terms of position. As of 18:00 GMT on Monday, the market listed almighty Bitcoin at
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Bitcoin Continues to Hover Just Dollars Below its 2016 High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 22:10
Bitcoin prices came within a few dollars of setting a new 2016 annual high on 12th December.
Source
Bitcoin's Price Continues to Hover Just Dollars Below its 2016 High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 22:10
Bitcoin prices came within a few dollars of setting a new 2016 annual high on 12th December.
Source
U.S. Bitcoin Options Since Circle’s Departure
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 12. 21:00
Now that Circle Internet Financial has stopped servicing cryptocurrency buys and sells, Americans have one less option than before. However, there are still various ways U.S. citizens can purchase and sell bitcoins. Here’s a look at a few options U.S. residents can use to acquire bitcoin. Also read: Bitcoin 2016: the Year of a Different Rise Three Readily
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New Paper Explores Cryptocurrency for Space Colonies
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 19:18
Blockchains in space? According to one research paper published by the Indian government, the idea isn’t so far-fetched.
Source
27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 16:00
A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.
Source
Dutch City Trials Blockchain for Real Estate Contracts
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 15:02
Deloitte’s Netherlands branch is working with the city of Rotterdam to create a prototype for recording lease contracts on a blockchain.
Source
Dutch City Trials Blockchain for Real Estate Contracts
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 15:00
Deloitte’s Netherlands branch is working with the city of Rotterdam to create a prototype for recording lease contracts on a blockchain.
Source
Why Circle's Bitcoin 'Pivot' Isn't What it Seems
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 14:00
Circle’s announcement this week that it will no longer offer users the ability to buy and sell bitcoin is not what it seem.
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Why Circle's Bitcoin 'Pivot' Isn't What it Seems
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 13:58
Circle’s announcement this week that it will no longer offer users the ability to buy and sell bitcoin is not what it seem.
Source
What We Know About the Federal Reserve's Blockchain Plan
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 12:42
Is the Fed's recent research paper on distributed ledgers a call to action or just a general reference? CoinDesks investigates.
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What We Know About the Federal Reserve's Blockchain Stance
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 12:42
Is the Fed's recent research paper on distributed ledgers a call to action or just a general reference? CoinDesks investigates.
Source
What We Know About the Federal Reserve's Blockchain Stance
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 12. 12:40
Is the Fed's recent research paper on distributed ledgers a call to action or just a general reference? CoinDesks investigates.
Source
How to Build Your Own Bitcoin Exchange
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 12. 12:00
Bitcoin exchanges play a vital role in promoting the cryptocurrency by facilitating its use. Most bitcoin users perform their transactions through an exchange. However, bitcoin is not yet mainstream. So far, only a narrow segment of the population, mainly innovators, technology enthusiasts, and visionaries, have adopted bitcoin. Expanding the number of exchanges would help overcome resistance
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Symbiont Hires Cryptographer Who Broke SHA-1
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 12. 06:01
Smart contracts and blockchain platform Symbiont has recently hired the distinguished cryptographer Dr. Lisa Yin as its chief security officer and chief cryptographer. Dr. Yin plans to utilize her expertise to help the firm advance the Symbiont platform’s security solutions. Also read: Forget QR Codes, NFC Bitcoin Wallet Cards Are Here Symbiont Hires Famous Cryptographer Who
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Live Video Site Otika.tv Ensures Your Privacy with Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 12. 01:00
Bitcoin’s unique properties are inspiring new business models. One unique concept is Otika.tv, a startup that has given the world a new video streaming platform that ensures your privacy is intact. By integrating with bitcoin (and shunning credit cards), Otika.tv allows broadcasters to share content and get rewarded with satoshis (small bits of bitcoin) by viewers. The video streaming
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Giving the Gift of Bitcoin This Holiday Season
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 11. 21:00
The season of giving is here, and there’s no better way to spread the incredible benefits of cryptocurrency by giving our loved ones bitcoins. Giving bitcoin to family and friends will help spread adoption and can also be a pretty unique gift. This holiday season bitcoiners can relax about thinking of gift ideas for their
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Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Polychain Raises $10 Million
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 11. 18:00
A new company called Polychain Capital has raised $10 million in capital for a hedge fund made up of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The business, led by former Coinbase employee Olaf Carlson-Wee, believes investors can gain significant returns by investing in digital assets. Also read: Forex Expert: Bitcoin Should Be Taken More Seriously Former Coinbase
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The State of Global Blockchain Consortia
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 11. 17:25
William Mougayar looks at the current state of blockchain consortia across the globe.
Source
Why Bitcoin's Remittance Disruption Slowed to a Crawl
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 11. 15:51
Cross-border remittance was expected to be bitcoin’s killer app, but that just hasn't happened. CoinDesk looks at why.
Source
Vinny Lingham: If We Hit 800, We’ll Go Straight to 900
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 11. 12:00
Vinny Lingham, who appears on South Africa’s version of the popular television show Shark Tank, has made a bold prediction for the bitcoin price… and it could play out this year! Also Read: Joe Rogan is as Excited About Bitcoin as Ever Vinny Lingham Tweets His Price Visions Once Again The South African entrepreneur has
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Bitgive Launches Transparency Platform
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 11. 01:00
The well-known bitcoin-based charity Bitgive has announced the launch of Givetrack, a blockchain powered platform that traces nonprofit transactions. The application aims to allow greater transparency and ensures donor funds reach their destination. Also read: Red Cross Donations Go Astray, Time To Embrace Blockchain Technology Bitgive Launches Blockchain Transparency Platform Givetrack Bitgive, created in July of
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#Bitcoin is the Sewer Rat of Currencies
bitcoinful
2016. Dec. 11. 00:01
#Bitcoin is the Sewer Rat of Currencies
Interview: Impact of Demonetization on Ordinary Indians
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 10. 21:00
India’s ongoing demonetization process has created chaos and inconvenience for many Indians, especially the country’s middle and lower class. The government’s purpose is to scrap 86 percent of the current physical money in the system to curb counterfeiters and stop the financing of terrorist organizations. Also read: New FCA Rules Could Reduce UK Bitcoin Spread Betting Appeal
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Bitcoin 2016: the Year of a Different Rise
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 10. 18:00
It was like yesterday when it happened — the bitcoin price shot up and broke the spot price of gold. Jumping in the air, I couldn’t believe it; the news was like no other. Every news outlet in the world reported how the price of the digital currency rose an incredible 78-fold during 2013. Also
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Time is Money as Alternative Banking Moves to the Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 10. 17:30
How more traditional alternative currency concepts are seeking to empower their services with blockchain tech.
Source
Ether Prices Fall to Lowest Since February as Sentiment Sours
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 10. 15:35
The price of ether fell below $6 during the week through 9th December, reaching its lowest point since February.
Source
Markets Today: Augur, Maidsafe Remarkable, but MoonCoin Awe-Inspiring
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 10. 07:00
The cryptocurrency markets today evoked mixed feelings with four of the top ten falling in value. However, all in all, it wasn’t bad for the industry. The biggest improvement was 7.55%. Needless to say, when the roll was called, at 18:00 GMT, pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin was still at the top but with a fall of a
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‘Only One Blockchain Matters’ an Interview With Bobby Lee
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 10. 06:01
This week BTC China CEO, Bobby Lee, posted a compelling Tweet and was not afraid to voice his view in full support of the Bitcoin Blockchain. Also read: Bitcoin Exchanges Reveal ‘Real’ USD/CNY Rates, Says Bobby Lee A Conversation with BTC China CEO, Bobby Lee I had the chance to interview Bobby Lee for an in-depth
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US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 09. 22:01
An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.
Source
Following Demonetization India Is Changing Its Outlook On Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 09. 22:00
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetization of 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes has thrown India’s economy and financial systems into turmoil. Local residents now struggle to obtain cash to support and finance their day-to-day living. The government’s restriction on gold importation is also affecting the general population, as 78% of Indian households store their wealth in
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A16z, USV Invest $10 Million in Blockchain Token Trading Firm
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 09. 18:30
A hedge fund that specializes in the trading of blockchain-based assets has raised $10m from a notable cast of VCs.
Source
Forget QR Codes, NFC Bitcoin Wallet Cards Are Here
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 09. 18:00
The Bitcoin-based hardware and software manufacturer General Bytes has developed an NFC bitcoin wallet that hopes to replace the 22-year old QR code. The card allows users to transact with compatible point of sale (POS) terminals, allowing anyone to pay with bitcoin. Also read: Bitstamp Tries the Crowdfunding Route at $60 Million Valuation General Bytes’ New
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CFTC Rules May Be More Blockchain-Friendly Under Trump
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 09. 16:00
The current chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, will likely step down early next year. While he recognizes the potential benefits of blockchain technology, his replacement may be even more pro-blockchains. Also read: New FCA Rules Could Reduce UK Bitcoin Spread Betting Appeal Massad Sees Blockchain’s Benefits “The innovations that may
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Why Smart Contracts Will Need 'Smart Term Sheets' to Match
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 09. 15:36
In the era of smart contracts, lawyers will still have plenty of work ensuring that the devs get the code right, legal experts argue.
Source
'Sovereign' Blockchains Will Change Monetary Policy, Bank Paper Argues
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 09. 14:34
A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank argues blockchains could revolutionize central banking.
Source
US Regulators Air Concerns Over Smart Contract Oversight
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 09. 13:00
Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.
Source
Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 09. 13:00
Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.
Source
Markets Today: Bitcoin Still Rising But Ripple Won the Day
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 09. 07:10
It is rousing times for the bitcoin and crypto community as the markets continue their buoyant streak. Only two coins suffered a dip with the rest appreciating encouragingly with one, in particular, gaining 7.50% at the top 10 today. Also read: Bitstamp Tries the Crowdfunding Route at $60 Million Valuation Bitcoin Rising… As Predicted? At 18:00 GMT
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Warrant canary on steroids
Bitbargain.com
2016. Dec. 09. 06:25
The warrant canary on steroids for BitBargain.co.uk is now publicly available. Check out this PGP signed document daily to learn more about the frequency and type of requests from authorities.For every date, we leave a remark about which authorities didn’t contact us, what they didn’t request from us and so on.
A quick scroll through this document will show if BitBargain is compromised by a state actor. The warrant canary improves transparency regarding the type and frequency of requests BitBargain receives from authorities and how often these requests are complied with.
The codes used for the daily entries look like this:
POLICE = Contact established by the policeNCA = Contact established by the National Crime AgencyAUTH = Contact established by other authorityFRGN = Contact established by authority of a foreign (non-UK) stateWRNT = Judge signed court order receivedNATSEC = National security referencedINFO = Reasonable amount of information provided on grounds for requestCOMP = A request was complied withINTR = Confirmed intrusion into IT systemsSRCH = Physical search of assetsACTX = Currently active system changeACTI = Currently active access to system or informationRFAC = Request for future accessibility of privileged dataRFKY = Request for encryption key (SSL, GPG or other)RFDB = Request for database, files or raw disk dataRFCS = Request for modification of any parts of the systemRFSA = Request for access to server (directly or via hosting company)RFTX = Request for information about a bitcoin transaction or addressRFNP = Request for other (non-public) information in generalRFCI = Request for user information (or its existence)RFUX = Request for action to be taken in connection with a userThe warrant canary URL is: https://bitbargain.co.uk/warrant-canary.txt
Warrant canaries will be signed with the following PGP key (0x0304FE2C8C47E7A8):
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Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 09. 01:00
Ex-offenders often face tremendous social and financial challenges after their incarceration. However, bitcoin can offer them new ways to reintegrate back into society. Also read: Mainstreet Investment: A New Venture for Post-Prison Charlie Shrem The stigma of a criminal record often jeopardizes ex-offenders’ job opportunities — and may even deny them bank accounts, due to eligibility requirements. The number of unemployed ex-offenders
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Circle Still Using Bitcoin ‘Behind the Scenes’
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 08. 23:31
Bitcoiners were maddened when former Bitcoin Core developer Mike Hearn quit the cryptocurrency’s community. They alleged Mr. Hearn “rage quit” after he agreed to an interview with New York Times and penned a Medium post about why he was divesting from Bitcoin. Also read: Bitstamp Tries the Crowdfunding Route at $60 Million Valuation Circle Pivots in
The post Circle Still Using Bitcoin ‘Behind the Scenes’ appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Ethereum Classic's Volume Has Fallen 99% From Its Peak
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 22:01
Ether classic's (ETC) trading volume has fallen more than 99% from its all-time peak earlier this summer.
Source
Toward Metropolis: After Blockchain Repairs, Ethereum Looks Ahead
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 20:30
After months of focusing on network upgrades, ethereum developers are shifting attention toward their next major software release.
Source
Blockchain Voting Project Wins $10k Kapersky Labs Prize
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 18:44
A blockchain voting project netted $10,000 in a recent contest organized by cybersecurity firm Kapersky Labs.
Source
New FCA Rules Could Reduce UK Bitcoin Spread Betting Appeal
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 08. 18:00
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed stricter rules for Contract for Difference (CFD) products which include financial spread betting. While illegal in the US, spread betting is legal in the UK. Bitcoin spread betting is available through some of the country’s largest CFD operators, such as IG Group. Also read: Europe Will Have Power
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Japan Could Drop 8% Bitcoin Sales Tax By Mid-2017
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 17:20
Japan’s plans to drop an 8% sales tax on bitcoin purchases could begin as early as July 2017.
Source
Inside 'Spark': Circle's New Bitcoin-Powered Smart Contract Platform
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 16:05
If you needed another sign that we're living in a multi-blockchain world, Circle's latest product reveal might have been it. Overshadowed by the clamor surrounding the startup's decision to end consumer bitcoin services, it was almost lost that it announced it would soon open-source a smart contracts platform it described as an "evolution" of its core transaction processing. […]
Source
Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 14:55
Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.
Source
Mizuho Bank Weighs Digital Currency Services Offering
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 14:07
Mizuho Bank is weighing possible client-facing services after testing a prototype digital currency in partnership with IBM Japan.
Source
Bitcoin's Price is Inching Back Up Toward its 2016 High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 08. 13:00
Bitcoin prices moved back toward annual highs on 7th December, coming within 2% of the $781.31 it reached in June 2016.
Source
Free Ross-A-Thon Re-Cap: Lyn Ulbricht and Tatiana Moroz Interviewed
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 08. 12:00
On Sunday liberty activists gathered to promote a message of freedom and justice and to raise funds for the Free Ross campaign. The aim was to raise $14,000 USD to pay off the cost of printing the appeal. Also Read: Free Ross-A-Thon Event Aims to Promote Freedom Lyn Ulbricht’s invitation message for the Free Ross Campaign
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Bitstamp Tries the Crowdfunding Route at $60 Million Valuation
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 08. 11:00
Bitstamp, one of the largest BTC/USD bitcoin exchanges and marketplaces based in Europe, has launched an investment initiative on online investment platform BnkToTheFuture to obtain US$1.2 million in funding at a $60 million valuation. The BnkToTheFuture investment offering will continue on for the next 50 days, until Bitstamp reaches its minimum investment goal of $600,000.
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Markets Today: Steemit Dislogdes NEM, ETC Back on Track
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 08. 07:00
The cryptocurrency markets keep growing with several captivating developments worthy of note. With important markets like Russia and Vietnam set to embrace crypto the times are exciting, and the immediate future looks brilliant. Also read: University Business School ESMT Berlin Now Accepting Bitcoin Looking at the Top Four Market leader Bitcoin keeps soaring irrespective of all
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Google’s DeepMind Healthcare A.I. Will Use Blockchain
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 08. 01:00
The British Artificial Intelligence (AI) company DeepMind Technologies, a subsidiary of Google, recently revealed it will be utilizing a blockchain technology. The firm will use a distributed ledger application to better secure patient data. Also read: Vietnam May See Virtual Currency Regulation Soon Google’s DeepMind Looks to Blockchain DeepMind is a software firm that builds algorithms
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What the Blockchain Industry is Saying About Circle's Bitcoin Shift
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 23:15
Industry observers, startup execs and researchers weigh in on Circle's shift away from its bitcoin exchange service.
Source
Chain Reveals 'Ivy' Smart Contract Language in First Public Demo
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 20:45
Venture-backed startup Chain gives first ever public demo of its Ivy smart contract language.
Source
University Business School ESMT Berlin Now Accepting Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 07. 18:00
The international business school ESMT Berlin has just announced it will be accepting bitcoin for tuition and degree certification. The school will be the first German University to accept cryptocurrency as payment. Also read: Local Chinese Government Helps Fund Blockchain Startup ESMT Berlin Accepting Bitcoin a ‘Logical Consequence of Digitalization’ ESMT Berlin is a leading business
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Bitcoin Price Could Triple in 2017, Saxo Bank Says in 'Outrageous' Prediction
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 15:28
Danish investment bank Saxobank has an “outrageous” prediction for 2017: the price of bitcoin could triple.
Source
Really good talk and good points made.
Bitbargain.com
2016. Dec. 07. 14:59
Really good talk and good points made.
Is Your Blockchain Token a Security? Coinbase Leads Legal Framework Launch
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 14:59
Though a black-and-white issues for many enthusiasts, from a legal perspective, innovation with cryptocurrencies and blockchains remains in the regulatory gray. That the technology – and its innovators – still face a risk when seeking to launch solutions in the market is front and center in a new legal framework released today. Led by blockchain […]
Source
Circle Cuts Bitcoin Buying and Selling in Product Pivot
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 13:28
Circle Internet Financial has announced it will no longer allow customers to buy and sell bitcoin.
Source
Zcash Price Continues Downward Spiral to Sub-$50 Levels
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 12:54
Zcash (ZEC) prices fell below $50 for the first time ever on 6th December, less than two months after the token's launch.
Source
Zcash Price Continues Downward Spiral Below $50
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 12:54
Zcash (ZEC) prices fell below $50 for the first time ever on 6th December, less than two months after the token's launch.
Source
Federal Reserve Report Says Private Ledgers Better Than Open
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 07. 12:00
The U.S. Federal Reserve is showing strong interest in attributes of distributed ledger technology (DLT). The private central banking entity has just released a paper that explores the agencies research on blockchain based settlement. Also read: Four Countries Priming Bitcoin Demand Worldwide Federal Reserve Research Team Paper Focuses on Blockchain Technology The report issued by the
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'Big Four' Firm Deloitte Invests in First Blockchain Startup
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 07. 02:08
Professional services firm Deloitte invested in its first blockchain startup today, revealing it is backing SETL.
Source
Migrant Workers Attract Remittance Startup Bitspark to Southeast Asia
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 07. 01:00
Hong Kong-based Bitspark Limited, a bitcoin remittance company, has announced a new partnership with Malaysian Vitaxel Group. Vitaxel Group, which specializes in multi-level marketing, has more than 5000 distributors in 16 Asian countries. And together, they aim to expand the bitcoin remittance services throughout Southeast Asia (S.E.A). Remittance in Hong Kong Currently, Bitspark provides bitcoin
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ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 23:47
The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.
Source
Hackers Stole Over $300k From a Blockchain VC Today (And Attacks May Go On)
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 22:38
A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.
Source
Hackers Stole Over $300k From a Blockchain VC Today (And Attacks May Continue)
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 22:38
A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.
Source
Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 22:38
A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.
Source
Chinese P2P Lending Platform Joins Hyperledger Project
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 21:00
The Linux-led Hyperledger Project recently announced a partnership with Chinese peer-to-peer (P2P) platform Dianrong.com. The company will utilize blockchain technology to further the platform’s future progression. Also read: Third Blockchain Project Joins Hyperledger Incubator Hyperledger Partners With P2P Lender Dianrong.com Achieving 100 Active Members Open source distributed ledger project Hyperledger recently revealed six new alliances including
The post Chinese P2P Lending Platform Joins Hyperledger Project appeared first on Bitcoin News.
Russia's Controversial Bitcoin Bill Could See Further Delays
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 19:52
Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly looking to introduce a bill regulating cryptocurrency sometime next year.
Source
Austria's Erste Bank Awards Ethereum Projects in Startup Contest
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 18:21
Two ethereum projects won plaudits at a recent startup contest sponsored by Austria-based Erste Bank.
Source
SAP Talks Up Africa Blockchain With 2017 Conference
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 18:00
International tech firm SAP is set to increase its Blockchain commitment as the main sponsor of the 2017 Blockchain Africa conference in Johannesburg. Also read: Russia, South Africa Join to Develop Blockchain Tech SAP: Blockchain Africa ‘Great for Rethinking Business’ Blockchain Africa, now in its third year, seeks to highlight the potential Blockchain technology holds for African business. According to
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Donald Trump's Transition is a Trial Run for Smart Contracts
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 16:00
With the incoming president hinting that he will deregulate many industries, how can blockchain devs stop their code being trapped in the past?
Source
Overstock Faces Investor Hurdles Ahead of Blockchain Stock Sale
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 15:02
Overstock is lending a hand to broker-dealers as it inches closer to its blockchain-powered stock issuance.
Source
Overstock Faces Investor Hurdles Ahead of Blockchain Stock Sale
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 15:00
Overstock is lending a hand to broker-dealers as it inches closer to its blockchain-powered stock issuance.
Source
BNY Mellon Shakes Up Treasury Unit for Blockchain Focus
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 14:06
BNY Mellon’s treasury unit has organized a new innovation group aimed at investigating and testing new technologies like blockchain.
Source
Why I'm Taking Profits Amid Bitcoin Price Resistence
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 12:58
Analyst Tuur Demeester discusses his recent bitcoin trading strategy in light of recent price resistance.
Source
Why I'm Taking Bitcoin Profits Amid Potential Price Resistance
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 06. 12:58
Analyst Tuur Demeester discusses his recent bitcoin trading strategy in light of recent price resistance.
Source
Malaysia Bitcoin Trading Volumes Rise as Capital Controls Tighten
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 12:00
Over the past few years, Malaysia has imposed tight regulations on money transmission, remittances, and other financial operations, effectively complicating international payments and trading of foreign reserve currencies. These regulations have led to a rapid development of the Malaysian bitcoin market increasing demand for the cryptocurrency. Malaysia has previously had weak and poor Bitcoin infrastructure
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Mine Digital Currency From Your TV Box With BlockCDN
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 09:19
This is a paid press release and should be treated as advertising and promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor supports this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy, quality, within the press release. Readers should do their own due diligence before taking any actions related to thepromoted company or any of its
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Vietnam May See Virtual Currency Regulation Soon
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 06:01
According to the regional Vietnam publication VNEconomy, the country’s authorities and financial ministries will be regulating virtual currencies in the near future. Also read: Four Countries Priming Bitcoin Demand Worldwide Vietnam Prepares to Regulate Virtual Currencies The report details the use of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin is becoming widely used worldwide. However, within this emerging
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Antonopoulos: Why Bitcoin Privacy is Understated
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 03:00
On a London Real Academy interview hosted by founder and host Brian Rose, security expert and digital currency expert Andreas Antonopoulos emphasized the importance of bitcoin privacy and how current banking systems are negatively impacting the general population. Also read: Andreas Antonopoulos: ‘The Open Blockchain Will Change This World’ Recently, India and Spain have been two
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Bitcoin’s Price Teasing Towards New Highs
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 06. 01:00
The past two weeks has seen Bitcoin’s price value soaring to new levels since Bitcoin.com’s last price trend analysis. The fiat value per BTC came very close to this past June’s high but fell short at $778 on December 2. Since then, the cryptocurrency’s price has dipped roughly 2.3% to a low of $748 at
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Ethereum's Price Woes Continue as Digital Currency Sinks to 9-Month Low
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 23:00
Ether (ETH) prices fell to a nine-month low on 5th December, extending losses suffered in recent weeks.
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Ethereum's Woes Continue as Price Sinks to 9-Month Low
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 23:00
Ether (ETH) prices fell to a nine-month low on 5th December, extending losses suffered in recent weeks.
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New OCC Charter Could Give Bitcoin Exchanges Special Bank Status
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 21:48
New regulation proposed by the US OCC could give bitcoin exchanges and other fintech companies the ability to apply for a new charter.
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New Developments in Quantum Computing Impact Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 05. 21:00
Quantum computing might be closer than we thought, thanks to a series of newly developed scientific methods. Furthermore, a new implementation of Shor’s algorithm increases the urgency of getting Bitcoin ready for the advent of quantum computing. Also read: NIST Starts Developing Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Standards Quantum Computing Breakthroughs At present, Bitcoin is obviously resistant to
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US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 19:22
The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.
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Malta Stock Exchange Lays Groundwork for Blockchain Testing
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 18:11
Malta’s stock exchange is in the early stages of experimenting with blockchain-based trading.
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New Banking Charters for US Fintech Startups Coming
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 05. 18:00
Regulators are planning for new banking licenses for fintech startups across the U.S., said Comptroller of the Currency, Thomas J. Curry last week. The measure will affect startups dealing with lending, virtual currency payments, and deposits. Also read: Enjoy the Holidays with This 2016 Bitcoin Gift Guide National Charters for Responsible Innovators The Office of the Comptroller
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US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 16:00
US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.
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US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 15:58
US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.
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Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin's DNA
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 15:15
A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.
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The Blockchain Milestone You May Have Missed
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 13:39
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues one of last week's most important blockchain developments may have been overlooked.
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Japan's Central Bank is 'Test-Driving Distributed Ledgers'
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 12:42
A senior Bank of Japan official revealed details about the bank's blockchain work.
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Japan's Central Bank is 'Test-Driving' Distributed Ledgers
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 05. 12:42
A senior Bank of Japan official revealed details about the bank's blockchain work.
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Last Week was Bitcoin’s ‘Busiest Week Ever’
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 05. 12:00
During the last week of November the blockchain-monitoring company Blockchain announced Bitcoin had its “busiest” week ever, with over 2 million transactions processed. Also read: Central Bank of Germany Reveals Functional Securities Blockchain Blockchain Reports Busiest Week and Network Congestion November has been a busy month for the decentralized currency bitcoin, as adoption has been on the
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Enjoy the Holidays with This 2016 Bitcoin Gift Guide
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 05. 04:00
2016 is coming to a close, Christmas is coming up and bitcoin is, yet again, one of the year’s best performing assets. So, it’s time to get some gifts. There are lots of bitcoin-themed gifts out there and this gift guide presents some of the more interesting ones. Also read: Four Countries Priming Bitcoin Demand Worldwide
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Four Countries Priming Bitcoin Demand Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 04. 18:00
The global economy is currently facing an enormous shift as many countries are burdened with massive debt, resource shortages, and failing fiat currencies. A lot of banks worldwide are folding while the central banks try to fix markets by printing vast sums of money and lowering interest rates. However, more and more global citizens are
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Evolution of Kadena, the First Real Private Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 04. 17:48
George Samman outlines how the consensus algorithm achieved by Raft was finally fixed by its distant relative, Kadena.
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Illinois Seeks 'Light Touch' Blockchain Regulation With New Roadmap
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 04. 16:14
CoinDesk looks into Illinois' ambitious plan to guide the integration of blockchain technology within government operations.
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Illinois Breaks From New York With Blockchain Regulatory Approach
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 04. 16:14
CoinDesk looks into Illinois' ambitious plan to guide the integration of blockchain technology within government operations.
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TechFin: Alibaba’s Jack Ma Notes “Everyone Should Have a Bank Account.”
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 04. 12:00
‘TechFin’ is a term coined by Jack Ma, the billionaire Chairman of Alibaba Group Holdings. TechFin came about as Ma envisions “everyone should have a bank account”. This vision is similar to that of the bitcoin community — that is, to bank the unbanked. As Ma brings forth his vision, what could be in store
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Alibaba’s Jack Ma: “Everyone Should Have a Bank Account.”
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 04. 12:00
‘TechFin’ is a term coined by Jack Ma, the billionaire Chairman of Alibaba Group Holdings. TechFin came about as Ma envisions “everyone should have a bank account”. This vision is similar to that of the bitcoin community — that is, to bank the unbanked. As Ma brings forth his vision, what could be in store
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Regulatory Pressure Forces BitLendingClub to Close
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 04. 01:00
Bitcoin-based P2P loans company BitLendingClub has officially announced its closing operations. The startup announced its departure via its blog, stating “regulatory pressures” forced the decision. Also read: Central Bank of Germany Reveals Functional Securities Blockchain BitLendingClub Shutting Down Due to Regulations In a letter to customers on December 1, the company BitLendingClub advised it will be shutting down.
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Finland’s Central Bank Explores Blockchain Technology
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 18:00
Last week the Bank of Finland joined the growing list of worldwide central banks interested in blockchain technology. Finland’s central bank, collaborating with the Ministry of Finance, held a seminar which discussed the possibilities offered by distributed ledgers. Bank of Finland Hosts Blockchain Seminar On November 24 the Bank of Finland gathered together with the country’s
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What the IRS Summons Will Mean for Coinbase Users
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 03. 17:54
Tax expert Daniel Winters explores the bigger picture behind the IRS summons for Coinbase data.
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Bitcoin Prices Surge Past $770 But Fall Just Short of 2016 High
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 03. 15:31
Bitcoin prices neared $780 this week, coming within 1% of their annual high after lingering above $700 for more than two weeks.
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Inside Fintech Seoul Reveals Full Conference Program
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 12:00
Rising Media, Bitcoin.com and 3DR Holdings recently announced the full program lineup for this year’s upcoming Inside Fintech event in Seoul at KINTEX. The event takes place on December 8-9, focusing on the rise of fintech, digital currency solutions, and blockchain innovation. Also read: Italian Referendum Could Send Global Investors to Bitcoin Inside Fintech Seoul Reveals
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Mastercard Gets Serious With Four Blockchain Patents
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Recently Bitcoin.com reported on the multinational financial services firm Mastercard releasing blockchain APIs. Now the payment processing company is filing for four blockchain patents. Also read: Visa Invites Lenders to Test Blockchain Payment System Mastercard Files Patents for Blockchain-Based Settlement Mastercard is taking the blockchain phenomenon very seriously. Just a few weeks after revealing its developer-focused blockchain
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Gaming Platform Steam to Introduce Bitcoin Payments
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Online gaming distributor Steam is planning to accept bitcoin for all purchases, according to a message posted to its Steamworks Development group. Also read: Crackle Previews Bitcoin-Inspired ‘Startup’ TV Series Bitcoin Support Coming Soon The post, dated April 21, does not list a specific date to start accepting bitcoin, but said parent company Valve Corporation
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Craig Wright 'Will Move Bitcoin' as Evidence He Is Satoshi Nakamoto
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
A representative for self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright says further evidence will be soon be provided via the movement of bitcoin. China: Bitcoin Banks, Mines, Myths and Realities
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Western curiosity about Bitcoin in China remains high, but access to information is usually quite limited. See also: Bitcoin’s Capital Controls Resistance a Concern says IMF as $1 Trillion Leaves China As a consequence, there are a few tropes about Chinese Bitcoin activity that tend to pop up in every conversation. There are huge factory-like mining
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Good Samaritan Hacker ‘Johoe’ to Develop New Trezor for SatoshiLabs
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
SatoshiLabs has hired cryptography researcher and Bitcoin ‘white hat’ hacker Jochen Hoenicke, to help the company work on the next generation of its flagship TREZOR hardware wallet devices. Also read: IDC Report Says Blockchain Could Improve Gov’t Functions ‘Bitcoin Hero’ Johoe Hoenicke, aka “Johoe,” earned the respect of the Bitcoin community in 2014-15 when he
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Russian Prime Minister: DAO’s an ‘Interesting Challenge’ for Lawmakers
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
At the International Legal Forum, which took its place May 18-21, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Russian prime minister Dmitriy Medvedev gave a short speech to legal experts on the Internet of Things, blockchain technology, and DAOs. Although his rhetoric was calm, soft and simple, many Russian cryptocurrency users saw his statements as an omen of a future clampdown. Also read: India’s
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Japan Passes Law to Increase Regulation of Bitcoin Exchanges
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Operators of “virtual currency” exchanges in Japan will have to register with the country’s main financial regulator after the national parliament’s upper house passed a new law today. Also read: $12.7 M Stolen From Japanese ATMs With Forged Credit Cards The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) will also have the power to conduct on-site investigations and issue
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Jaxx Ethereum Wallet Launches on iOS After Gaining Apple Approval
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Jaxx, the combination bitcoin/ether wallet from the KryptoKit team, has been approved by Apple and is now available for download on the iOS App Store. Also read: Is Apple Banning Ethereum Wallets on iOS? Jaxx: First Ether Wallet on iOS It is the first iOS wallet to transact in ether, the native currency of Ethereum’s smart
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‘Guinea Pig’ Money Laundering Case May Decide Bitcoin’s Legal Status
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Is it possible to be laundering money with Bitcoin if it’s not legally considered money? A court case in Florida may be about to give us an answer. Also read: Liberty Reserve Creator Sentenced to 20 Years Jail Time Can’t Launder Money If It’s Not Money The by-now infamous case concerns Michel Espinoza, a young computer
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Ethereum Bucks Trends as Ether Price Hits Record Highs
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
The price of ether, the native digital asset on the Ethereum blockchain, neared $20 for the first time on 14th June, approaching the milestone as it appeared to break out of its old trading patterns. In recent weeks, market observers asserted that ether had been displaying a negative correlation, with the older, more established digital […] The DAO Hacked: Code Issue Leads to $60m Ethers Theft
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
TheDAO, the distributed autonomous organization that had collected over $150m worth of the cryptocurrency ether, has reportedly been hacked, sparking a broad market sell-off. A leaderless organization comprised of a series of smart contracts written on the ethereum codebase, TheDAO has lost 3.6m ether, which is currently sitting in a separate wallet after being split off into […] The DAO’s Existential Crisis: Bitcoin Still Not Affected
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Disclaimer: This is a legal analysis (But Not Legal Advice) regarding the DAO exploit. Nothing herein is intended to be understood as legal advice. Consult a lawyer qualified to provide legal advice in your jurisdiction. Are smart contract implementations requiring zero human intervention reliable? A thousand years of legal history and the DAO suggest something
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Bitcoin’s Smart Contracts Will Have Additional Safeguards
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Counterparty will introduce a series of safeguards into its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on the Bitcoin blockchain – including a ban on rollbacks, author responsibility for smart contracts and a deactivation switch controlled by community vote. Also read: Counterparty Gives Bitcoin Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Developers have formulated these measures in response to one user’s exploit
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OTC Trading: An Inside Look at How Whales Move Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
A recent conversation shone a new light on over-the-counter, or OTC, bitcoin trading — suggesting much of the large-scale movements between fiat and cryptocurrencies happens away from the exchange books. Also read: 4 Reasons Why Bitcoin is Outperforming Everything Entrepreneur and well-known bitcoin investor Vinny Lingham — co-founder and CEO of Civic Technologies, and former CEO
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Bitcoin Contest: Tell Ideapod How Blockchain Can Change the World
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
The two influential thinkers, Don and Alex Tapscott, are launching a killer-app competition for Bitcoin users. Also read: China to Play a ‘Leading Role’ in Bitcoin’s Future As described on the competition’s Ideapod page, participants must answer one important question from Don and Alex to win the beautiful sterling silver BTC ring that contains $500 USD
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OTC Trading For Regular People: Search For the ‘Uber of Bitcoin’
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
More and more people are looking to get started in Bitcoin with every passing month. In response, companies are giving them more options to do so, including over-the-counter (OTC) trading. Also read: OTC Trading: An Inside Look at How Whales Move Bitcoin Thanks to increasing regulation and formal procedures required to set up an online
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Ethereum Is Not a Government, It Is a DAO
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Governance is the new buzz word of blockchain tech. And perhaps with good reason. But does this mean that blockchain systems are a new kind of Government? Also read: HashOcean: Another Cloud Mining Scam? In a recent LetsTalkBitcoin podcast with Andreas Antonopoulos, Pamela Morgan discussed the facts and challenges posed by the legendary DAO hack with
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Trading Corporate Secrets Becoming New Darknet Industry
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
The seemingly unstoppable growth of “darknet” marketplaces is creating a new commodity industry – corporate insider information. Also read: Cryptsy CEO Recruits Hackers to Recover Lost Coins The mainstream media would have you believe the dark web is primarily for distributing drugs and child pornography — much as they did with the regular Internet back
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Hacked Gatecoin Raises $500K to Reopen Exchange
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Hong Kong-based exchange Gatecoin, which suffered a major theft in May, has raised $500,000 from a listed Japanese investment company to aid in its recovery and reopening. Also read: Ethereum Is Not a Government, It Is a DAO Gatecoin in Recovery, Fires CTO Gatecoin (gatecoin.com) plans to reopen for regular business in August. The trading platform
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Philippines Customers Can Pay Consumer Loans, Bills with Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Philippines-based bitcoin services company Coins.ph now allows its users to repay consumer loans with bitcoin – increasing the number of products Filipinos can buy with digital currency. Also read: Bitcoin Making Inroads into Rural Philippines with WiFi Hotspots 70+ Bill Payment Options & Loans Coins.ph is providing the payment gateway for local consumer finance company Home
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Storj & Counterparty Testing Instant Micropayments Channel
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Counterparty and distributed storage platform Storj have teamed up to develop off-blockchain “payment channels” similar to the much-anticipated Lightning Networks. Also read: Stolen ShapeShift Funds on the Move, Passing Through Coinjoin Mixers Storj & Counterparty Developing ‘Picopayments’ Payment channel technology, which allows users to transact instantly and settle on the Bitcoin blockchain at a later stage,
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Joe Rogan is as Excited About Bitcoin as Ever
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Bitcoin expert, Andreas Antonopoulos, who has been on the Joe Rogan Experience three times and will be on the podcast once more September 7. Also read: ‘They’re Missing the Point!’ – Antonopoulos Slams Banks’ Blockchain Romance Rogan is as Excited About Bitcoin as Ever This is big news for Bitcoiners, who have enjoyed a wide
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Bright Future for Bitcoin After Florida Case Dismissal
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
A Florida judge has dismissed long-standing charges against Michel Espinoza, accused since 2014 of illegal money transmission and money laundering for selling bitcoin. Also read: Gibraltar Lands First European Bitcoin ETI The case and decision are now likely to have widespread positive implications for Bitcoin in the South Florida region, said the defense’s main expert witness.
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GQ Releases Hilariously Sweary Audio of Craig Wright Interview
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
GQ magazine has released a profane eight minutes of audio from its interview earlier this year with Dr. Craig Wright. In the clip, Wright becomes agitated when an expert casts doubts on his proof that he is Satoshi Nakamoto. Also read: FinTech is Destabilizing Finance, Former Bank Head Warns Wright to GQ: ‘Show Me Now or F***ing Walk’
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Infamous Crypto Scammer Ryan Kennedy Is Now a Convicted Rapist
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Former Dogecoin founder Ryan kennedy has been exposed as a sadistic “sex fiend” who has been found guilty of raping several women. Daily Mail reports that he has been convicted and sentenced to 11 years behind bars. Also read: Coinsource Becomes Largest BTM Provider in the U.S. Ryan Kennedy: Crypto Scammer Turned Rapist The 29 year-old was found
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Here’s Why Bitfinex is Not Like MtGox
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Hong Kong’s lack of insolvency protection for companies makes a fate similar to MtGox more likely. Creditors, not Bitfinex, are the ones who get to decide whether to socialize losses. Also read: Is Bitcoin Ready for the Next Global Financial Crisis? Socialized Losses? Not So Fast Bitfinex, a bitcoin exchange based in Hong Kong, was
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Bitcoin Needs Inflation to Work as Money, Says Professor
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Satoshi Nakamoto would probably have built inflation into the Bitcoin protocol to avoid mining centralization – if he could start over again – says a professor known for his controversial Bitcoin statements. Also read: Venezuela Will Need a Bigger Chart for Its BTC Trading Volume Inflation for Bitcoin? Brazilian computer science professor Jorge Stolfi wrote
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Bitcoin Price Slumps While Altcoins Party
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
The Bitcoin price has slumped again, dropping to just above $570 in what could be part of another extended bear run. Also read: The Wealthiest Serving Congressman Just Bought His First Bitcoin It’s a far cry from just a two months ago, which saw cheers of “to the moon!” as the bitcoin price reached $772 on June
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Kazakhstan Warms Towards Bitcoin as Local Currency Freefalls
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Kazakhstan’s national fiat currency, the Tenge, has been falling for decades, recently, hitting a record low. Meanwhile, interest in Bitcoin is growing, and volumes have been steadily rising in the Central Asian country. Also read: France’s Third Largest Bus Company Accepts Bitcoin Kazakhstan’s Currency Problems The Central Asian country was the last Soviet republic to declare independence back in
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Signatura Opens Authentication With Bitcoin to the Public
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Certificate Authorities for HTTPS, PGP authentication and multi-signature cryptographic notarizing can now be done on top of Bitcoin, thanks to Signatura. Also read: ViaBTC Mines First Bitcoin Unlimited 2MB Block, Allocates Full Hashpower Digital Notary Service Now Open to the Public Developed out of the Buenos Aires Bitcoin Center in Argentina, Signatura.co a digital notary and
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Italy’s Largest Taxi Fleet Accepts Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Italy’s largest taxi fleet, Cooperativa RadioTaxi 3570, now accepts bitcoin. The company boasts over 3,700 cars in Rome, providing more than 10 million cab services each year. Also read: France’s Third Largest Bus Company Accepts Bitcoin About RadioTaxi 3570 Created in November 1968 by a little more than 100 founding members, RadioTaxi 3570 is “the Roman
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Navcoin Launches NavTech: an Anonymous, Fully Decentralized Network
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
Navcoin, a digital currency based on Satoshi Nakamoto’s open source Bitcoin Core, has launched NavTech — an anonymous, fully decentralized network. Also read: UK’s Metrobank to Start Blockchain Card Payments in 2017 Navcoin, also known as NAV, initially launched in July of 2014 and previously ran a dual-blockchain based anonymous system for a few months from May 2015.
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‘Only One Blockchain Matters’ an Interview With Bobby Lee
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 03. 01:00
This week BTCC CEO, Bobby Lee, posted a compelling Tweet and was not afraid to voice his view in full support of the Bitcoin Blockchain. Also read: Bitcoin Exchanges Reveal ‘Real’ USD/CNY Rates, Says Bobby Lee A Conversation with BTCC CEO, Bobby Lee I had the chance to interview Bobby Lee for an in-depth look at
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Ether Prices Plunge To 7-Month Low
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 23:50
Ether prices dove to a seven-month low earlier today.
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Russian Tax Office Updates Legal Stance On Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 02. 21:00
A Russian Federal Tax Service Letter released a few weeks ago spelled out issues – including an implied statement that cryptocurrencies are not illegal – amongst others that affect the legal status of cryptocurrencies moving forward. Also read: Sberbank CEO Shares His Bitcoin Experiences Russian Blockchain Conference Sparks Federal Tax Service Letter Concerning Virtual Currencies The legal implications of
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Coders Named After Harry Potter Characters Join Bitcoin’s 'Mimblewimble'
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 18:54
One of bitcoin's more forward-looking projects has attracted a group of developers who are using some obscure names from the Harry Potter series.
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China Snoops on Transactions as Great Firewall Shifts West
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 02. 18:00
China has stepped up controls over transactions in a bid to reduce capital outflow amid a waning yuan – yet bitcoin activity continues. Also read: Trump’s Trade War With China Could Boost Chinese Bitcoin Demand China: More Barriers To Fiat Transactions The country’s regulator, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) in the past week announced spot
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Smart Contracts Startup Hires Cryptographer Lisa Yin
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 17:47
Smart contracts startup Symbiont has hired cryptographer Lisa Yin as its new chief security officer.
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R3's Corda Code Debut Draws Mixed Response
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 16:55
The launch of blockchain consortium R3CEV's open-source Corda platform is receiving mixed responses.
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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Bitcoin Private Key Security System
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 14:51
Bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase is seeking a patent for a security system for bitcoin private keys.
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Bitcoin Loan Platform BitLendingClub Announces Shutdown
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 14:06
Peer-to-peer bitcoin lending platform BitLendingClub has announced that it is shutting down next year.
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Bitcoin Loan Platform BitLendingClub to Shut Down
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 02. 14:06
Peer-to-peer bitcoin lending platform BitLendingClub has announced that it is shutting down next year.
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Royal Mint Announces Gold-Backed Blockchain Settlement
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 02. 12:00
One of the UK’s oldest bullion producers and the entity that strikes British coins, the Royal Mint has just announced a gold-backed blockchain effort. In partnership with one of the world’s largest options and futures firm CME Group, the two companies aim to release its blockchain project in 2017. Also read: Blockchain-Based Gold Settlement is Coming
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India’s Mahindra Group Develops Blockchain With IBM
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 02. 01:00
IBM and the India-based multinational Mahindra Group have announced the development of a blockchain solution aimed at the supply chain. The project will be the first of its kind in India outside of the banking sector, with a mission to enhance security and transparency between supplier-to-manufacturer trade. Also read: Central Bank of Germany Reveals Functional Securities
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Bitcoin Price Keeps Breaching $750
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 23:21
Bitcoin surpassed $750 on 1st December, rising past this key psychological level but failing to reach $755.
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The Bitcoin Price Keeps Breaching $750
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 23:21
Bitcoin surpassed $750 on 1st December, rising past this key psychological level but failing to reach $755.
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Local Chinese Government Helps Fund Blockchain Startup
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 01. 21:00
The Chinese government has had a keen eye on distributed ledger technology for quite some time. Now the government of Nanjing City has granted a blockchain startup Bankledger 1.5 million yuan, according to regional publication and forum 8btc.com. The grant represents the country’s first local government-funded blockchain project. The fact of the matter is — China
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How Developers Are Responding to Ethereum's Unexpected Fork
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 18:59
An unintentional split of the network was the latest event to shake ethereum.
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Finland's Central Bank Organizes Blockchain Event
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 18:01
Finland’s central bank co-organized a seminar on blockchain last week.
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Corda Blasted as R3 Fail Funding Goals
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 01. 18:00
Several multi-billion dollar banks including Goldman Sachs, Santander and Morgan Stanley have officially left the R3 blockchain consortium, an organization established by R3CEV to focus on the development of industry standard blockchain-based systems. Also read: Italian Referendum Could Send Global Investors to Bitcoin R3 CEV Shake Up Sees Member Banks Leave Consortium A few days after
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Australian Digital Currency Advocates Launch Self-Regulation Effort
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 16:43
Digital currency advocates in Australia have launched a new code of conduct initiative aimed at promoting self-regulation.
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Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 14:59
A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.
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China's Huiyin Group Launches $20 Million Bitcoin Fund
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 14:10
Multibillion-dollar investment company Huiyin Group has launched a $20m bitcoin-focused investment fund.
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Zcash Prices Are Finally Beginning to Show Some Stability
CoinDesk
2016. Dec. 01. 13:30
Zcash (ZEC) price movements enjoyed relative stability on 30th November, contrasting with its volatile early history.
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Italian Referendum Could Send Global Investors to Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 01. 12:00
This year’s Brexit vote caused turbulent economic times for European residents, as many sovereign currencies and stocks plunged. During this period, the British exit from the EU caused Bitcoin’s value to spike as many turned to the decentralized currency as an economic safe haven. On December 4, the cryptocurrency’s price may rise again as the
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Mainstreet Investment: A New Venture for Post-Prison Charlie Shrem
Bitcoin News
2016. Dec. 01. 01:00
When Charlie Shrem was released from prison he was bombarded with hundreds of emails, according to the long-time entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate. One, however, stood out. It began: “I am working on a private equity and portfolio management project on the blockchain.” Also read: Legislator Mulls Regulation for Internet of Things “It’s like saying I’m working
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