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December AugustAndreas Antonopoulos: AMA With the 8BTC Community
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 31. 22:23
Just recently, Andreas Antonopoulos talked with the Chinese 8BTC.com community in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) thread. The technical visionary and Bitcoin evangelist had a lot to say concerning hard forks, the Lightning Network, general development and Ethereum. Also read: ‘As If Identity Was the Goal’: Antonopoulos Slams Blockchain KYC Antonopoulos Answers Questions From the 8BTC Forum Community Bitcoin
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Ledger Nano S Review: Can This $65 Device Top Trezor?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 31. 18:00
Bitcoin.com had the chance to review the new Ledger Nano S multi-cryptocurrency hardware wallet. The Nano S is one of the first hardware wallets that is both compatible with Bitcoin and Ethereum. Also read: Open Bitcoin Privacy Project’s Top 5 Wallets of 2016 The Nano S: A 7-Year-Old Can Use It Ledger has done fairly well for
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The Three Value Propositions of Ethereum Classic
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 31. 17:03
Ethereum Classic has grown to become a valuable cryptocurrency in spite of its unusual origins, thanks in large part to three value propositions. Are Bitcoin and Gold Prices Correlated?
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 31. 16:30
Bitcoin has been called 'digital gold', but does this mean the two markets behave similarly? CoinDesk analyses suggest the answer may be no. US Slowly Going Cash-Free, But Where’s the Bitcoin?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 31. 12:00
The US is starting to follow Europe down the 100% digital cash path – but does the mainstream media see Bitcoin as part of the solution? Also read: A Cashless Society is Economic Apartheid (Without Bitcoin) 3 Reasons for Ditching Cash An article in this weekend’s New York Times gave the example of Sweetgreen, a chain of
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The Evolution of the Bitcoin Vending Machine
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 30. 21:00
A Cryptocurrency vending machine has been found at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Just recently MIT Media Lab’s Ethan Zuckerman tweeted to his followers about the campus’ machine, which accepts bitcoin and is stocked with nothing but Soylent meal replacement drinks. Also Read: DASH-Powered Soda Machine to Debut at Miami Bitcoin Conference The Bitcoin-Friendly Vending
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Berlin’s Jolocom Takes IoT Data Sharing to the Masses
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 30. 16:00
Berlin-based startup Jolocom (jolocom.com) has announced it is in talks with manufacturing giant Philips and others to bring blockchain data sharing into the mainstream. Also read: The Bitcoin Economy ‘Has Grown and Matured,’ Study Reveals Jolocom: Blockchain is ‘First Step’ to Decentralizing the Internet Jolocom, while still at the planning stage with a prototype set for
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Bitcoin Testing Matures as Global Universities Join BSafe Network
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 30. 16:00
An effort is underway to encourage more researchers and academics to investigate and test bitcoin and other blockchain tech. Bitcoin: The Most Immutable Ledger of Them All
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 30. 12:00
Since the creation of Bitcoin no cryptocurrency or private blockchain has compared to the exponential power of the longest running, immutable, peer-to-peer, distributed ledger. Also Read: Ethereum Hard Fork Gives Birth to a New ‘Classic’ Coin The Bitcoin blockchain has been the most popular distributed ledger since its inception in 2009. Over the course of its
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The Bitcoin Economy ‘Has Grown and Matured,’ Study Reveals
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 30. 00:00
Researchers have recently published a paper called “The Evolution of the Bitcoin Economy: Extracting and Analyzing the Network of Payment Relationships,” which explains how the Bitcoin protocol is maturing. Also read: Vancouver Real Estate Tax Hike May Drive More Chinese to Bitcoin The Bitcoin Economy Has Grown Up In partnership with Deutsche Bundesbank, the University of Wisconsin, and the
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Rise of Replay Attacks Intensifies Ethereum Divide
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 29. 22:35
The recent split between ethereum and ethereum classic has opened the door to cross-network issues, problems that have ensnared several exchanges. Helicopter Money: Bigger Threat to Currencies Than QE?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 29. 21:00
Quantitative Easing (QE) has so far not produced the runaway inflation some predicted. But before you start feeling comfortable about fiat currency again, central planners have another trick in store, i.e. “helicopter money,” a term that’s back in vogue thanks to a country that has tried almost everything to stimulate its economy: Japan. Also read:
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Zcash Delays Untraceable Cryptocurrency for Additional Audits
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 29. 19:30
The launch of a new cryptocurrency designed to make real the anonymity once thought to be offered by bitcoin has been delayed. French Minister to Speak at 'Parliamentary Blockchain Forum' in Paris
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 29. 18:25
A blockchain tech conference this October will bring together representatives from the French government and legislature. Why ‘Glockchain’ Could Hold Police Accountable, Curb Violence
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 29. 18:00
There have been a lot of reports in the U.S. concerning police shootings. Now, a new project called Glockchain is trying to curb violence by using blockchain technology to record an officer anytime their gun is drawn or fired. Also read: Blockchain Technology: Making Smart Guns Smarter Glockchain Pilots Blockchain-based Firearms The Glockchain team is designing a firearm
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Philips Healthcare's Blockchain Lead is Leaving Next Month
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 29. 17:04
The founder and head of Philips Blockchain Lab, Arno Laeven, is leaving the healthcare giant effective 1st August. US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve in FinTech Letter
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 29. 15:14
Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain. US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 29. 15:14
Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain. ITA Report: Bitcoin a ‘Top Focus’ in Chinese FinTech
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 29. 15:00
According to the 2016 Top Markets Report of Financial Technology produced by the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA), Bitcoin is one of the top focuses of China’s FinTech market. The ITA is a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, and this report is a market assessment tool for U.S. exporters. Also read: China’s Constant Bubbles
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Scottish ‘Brexit Research Paper’ Looks to Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 29. 12:00
The Brexit debacle had caused quite a stir for Britain but has also leaked into the minds of people in other countries in the UK as well. Scotland is one of these regions that has people talking about leaving the EU’s monetary system. A recent paper written by Dr. Craig Dalzell discusses the possibility of Scottish independence,
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Ethereum Users Plot 51% Attack on ETC: Has it Gone too Far?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 29. 02:35
As tensions between the Ethereum Core and Classic communities heat up, some rogue ETH users see the opportunity to 51% attack their new competitor. Also read: Ethereum Creator: Interest in ETC ‘Coming From the Bitcoin Side’ Going by the pseudonym of Seanz123, the pro-ETH Core user and alleged miner began promoting the idea of a 51% attack against ETC on
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Coinbase’s First Employee is Leaving to Start His Own Hedge Fund
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 23:17
Coinbase's first employee has departed to start a blockchain-focused hedge fund. Bitcoin Startup Founder Resigns Board Position Amid Fraud Charges
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 21:25
The co-founder of an Australian digital currency startup has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent text messaging scheme. Ethereum's Two Ethereums Explained
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 19:07
What is ethereum classic? And how does it differ from ethereum? CoinDesk profiles the ongoing split on the blockchain network. KPMG: DAO Failure Won't Hinder Private Blockchain Progress
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 18:49
KPMG has commented on the ongoing situation around The DAO, asserting it hasn't impacted client confidence in blockchain. Bitcoin is the Ideal Portfolio Asset
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 28. 18:00
Bitcoin truly is a new asset class that investors should take seriously, not just because of the extraordinary returns thus far, but because of its correlation to everything else. Also read: 4 Reasons Why Bitcoin is Outperforming Everything It’s All About the Correlation The holy grail of portfolio management is to find an asset with
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Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 16:50
A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week. Why Impact From Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling May Be Limited
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 15:13
In this opinion piece, lawyer Stephen Palley argues a recent court decision that found bitcoin isn't money is unlikely to set precedent. Why Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling Could Have Limited Impact
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 28. 15:13
In this opinion piece, legal expert Stephen Palley argues a recent court decision that found bitcoin isn't money is unlikely to set precedent. Vancouver Real Estate Tax Hike May Drive More Chinese to Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 28. 15:00
Next week Chinese investors in the Vancouver housing market will face a new 15 percent transfer tax that targets foreign nationals specifically. This particular real estate market has been a favorite way for Chinese investors to get their money out of the country, and as of August 2, it will cost them 15% more. Also
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Ethereum Creator: Interest in ETC ‘Coming from the Bitcoin Side’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 28. 12:00
The cryptocurrency community has been reeling from the Ethereum hard fork as the Ethereum Classic (ETC) token has gained momentum with mining, users and major exchanges enabling its trading. Meanwhile, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin believes that interest in this minority chain token is “actually coming from the Bitcoin side.” Also read: Bitcoin ‘Whales’ Vote in Favor of Larger Tx Blocks Hard Fork, Resignations
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Loyyal Creates Blockchain-Style ‘Internet of Loyalty’ in Dubai
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 28. 02:00
Dubai is set to host the world’s first blockchain loyalty program with the launch of Loyyal, an umbrella scheme aimed at uniting many rewards programs under one banner. Also read: BitOasis Funding Boosts Blockchain Prospects in the Middle East Uniting ‘Fragmented’ Loyalty Industry In concert with the Dubai national government, Loyyal will use an “unbundled”
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Bitcoin Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Bank of Japan Stimulus
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 23:40
Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets. Bitcoin Price Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Japan Stimulus
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 23:40
Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets. Financial Stability Board Still Weighing Digital Currency Risks
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 22:31
The Financial Stability Board said in a recent annual report that it continues to assess opportunities and risks related to digital currencies. ItBit Hit With String of Departures in Bitcoin-to-Blockchain Transition
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 21:32
A slew of recent departures from itBit suggest a changing future for a startup originally founded as a bitcoin exchange service. ‘Decentralized Uber’ App Delivers 1,000 Meals in Austin, Texas
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 27. 21:00
Unsung.org and Austin-based Arcade City are making a difference feeding people in need within the Texas capital. So far the two teams have delivered 1,000 meals throughout the city as the ambitious project continues hacking away at hunger. Also read: Anti-Hunger App Unsung Partners with Arcade City’s 30,000 Users 1,000 Meals Delivered in Austin Unsung.org is an application that feeds the
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South Korean Bank Partners With Bitcoin Startup Circle
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 20:00
One of South Korea's largest banks has inked an agreement with the best funded startup working in the bitcoin space. KB Kookmin announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with bitcoin payments startup Circle, as well as local startup Coinplug, today. Coinplug, which is based in South Korea, was previously revealed to be working with […] Korean Bank Partners With Bitcoin Startup Circle
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 20:00
One of South Korea's largest banks has inked an agreement with the best funded startup working in the bitcoin space. KB Kookmin announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with bitcoin payments startup Circle, as well as local startup Coinplug, today. Coinplug, which is based in South Korea, was previously revealed to be working with […] Blockstream Buys Bitcoin Wallet to Boost Sidechains Development
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 17:00
Blockstream has acquired wallet provider GreenAddress in a move the startup says could impact the development of sidechains. Bitcoin ‘Whales’ Vote in Favor of Larger Tx Blocks
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 27. 16:13
There are signs a majority of the Bitcoin universe’s opinion is shifting in favor of larger transaction blocks, after an overwhelming poll vote. Also read: Kraken Adds Ethereum Classic, Coinbase Slammed for Funds Freeze The issues, and Bitcoiners’ reaction to them, were recorded on blockchain opinion polling site Bitcoinocracy. The site allows bitcoin holders to vote
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Blockchain Researchers Debate Future of Consensus Tech at IBM Event
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 15:56
Forty blockchain researchers met in Chicago this week to hash out consensus mechanisms that might be employed by distributed ledgers. UK Male Escort Uses Bitcoin to Bypass Censorship
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 27. 15:00
Bitcoin continues to prove its censorship resistance every day. In fact, a male escort from the UK explains how he uses Bitcoin to bypass restrictions in his field of work in an editorial published by the NewStatesman. Also read: Kraken Adds Ethereum Classic, Coinbase Slammed for Funds Freeze Escort Picks Bitcoin Over PayPal Sex workers is a taboo subject,
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Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy Raises $400k
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 13:58
Coinigy has raised $400,000 in new seed funding to develop an updated version of its bitcoin trading platform. Kraken Adds Ethereum Classic, Coinbase Slammed for Funds Freeze
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 27. 12:07
Kraken has announced its acceptance of Ethereum Classic (ETC) tokens following Ethereum’s successful hard fork last week. Also read: David Seaman: Ethereum Classic ‘Little More Than Troll Vaporware’ Kraken ‘Elects to Support’ Classic In a statement released today, the exchange said it “elected to support classic ether along with most of the major Ethereum exchanges.”
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Coinbase: 'Longest Chain' Likely to Decide Ethereum Support
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 27. 02:24
Coinbase reports it is taking a 'wait-and-see' approach in weighing whether it will add support for ether classic to its exchange. The Top 9 Counterparty Projects, By Consensus
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 27. 00:00
For everyone confused by the drama surrounding certain blockchain projects this week, it might be time to take a break and look at some alternative platforms – starting with Counterparty. Also read: David Seaman: Ethereum Classic ‘Little More Than Troll Vaporware’ As examples of what the platform can do, Bitcoin.com asked Trevor Altpeter and other members
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Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Australia
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 26. 22:59
Coinbase has expanded to Australia, bringing the total number of countries it supports to 33. The Bitcoin Renaissance: Evangelism Through Art
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 26. 21:00
In 2015, two artists wanted to fix the disconnect between Bitcoin and the general population. The Italian natives, Valentina Picozzi and Claudia Lagorio, started Satoshigallery, which spreads the message of cryptocurrency through imagery, art, and wearables. Also read: Interview With Bitcoin Graphic Artist Phneep Satoshigallery Brings Bitcoin to Life with Art Satoshigallery’s creators love Bitcoin so
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Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Addresses 'Classic' Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 26. 20:51
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin issued new statements today addressing the increasing support for Ethereum Classic. Genesis Trading Sees Interest in Classic Ether Market
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 26. 18:22
A prominent digital currency service reports that institutional investors are expressing a slow but budding interest in Ethereum Classic. Will Donald Trump’s Trade Policies Cause Bitcoin to Soar?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 26. 18:00
At the 2016 Republican Convention, Donald Trump proclaimed that he was going to disentangle the U.S. from bad trade agreements. He confirmed his anti-globalism position when he said, “Americanism, not globalism will be our credo.” Furthermore, in an interview, he said that he might pull the U.S. back from its NATO commitments. Thus, some theorize,
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Visa Europe Partners for Bitcoin Micropayments Trial
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 26. 17:10
Bitcoin micropayments startup SatoshiPay is developing a new proof-of-concept with Visa Europe’s Collab innovation unit. Natwest Warns of Sub-Zero Rates, Savings NOT in Bitcoin at Risk
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 26. 15:00
A large retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom, National Westminster Bank Plc, or NatWest, has recently warned its customers that they may be charged negative interest rates. This is the first time a UK high street bank has threatened negative interest rates on customer savings. Also read: A Cashless Society is Economic Apartheid (Without
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Roger Ver Challenges Bernie Sanders Again, Raises Offer to $250K
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 26. 13:30
Back in March Bitcoin.com reported on investor Roger Ver challenging the Vermont senator, Bernie Sanders to debate with Adam Kokesh. Ver had offered $100,000 to get Sanders to discuss Socialism Vs. Libertarianism with the Iraq war combat veteran turned peace activist. Now the stakes have been raised to $250,000 with one month for Sanders to accept. Also read: Enemies Of
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Has Ethereum's Hard Fork Created a New Kind of Double Spend?
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 26. 05:56
In a new opinion piece a former Deloitte consultant asserts the ramifications of ethereum's hard fork are a case for private blockchains. Agentic Blockchain Consortium Expands To London
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 26. 05:00
New York-based blockchain consortium Agentic Group has announced its latest expansion into the UK. The organization, composed of over 35 distributed ledger and cryptocurrency projects, aims to demystify these protocols by providing leadership and R&D opportunities. Also read: David Seaman: Ethereum Classic ‘Little More Than Troll Vaporware’ Agentic Consortium Creates Two Offices in Europe The blockchain consortium aims to
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Researchers Discover Tor Nodes Spying on the Network
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 26. 03:40
According to a series of tests, over 100 malicious Hidden Service Directories (HSDiers) — nodes in the Tor Network that act as introductory points — have been found snooping on the Tor Network. Also read: Gibraltar Lands First European Bitcoin ETI Discovering Malicious Tor Nodes Researchers Amirali Sanatinia and Guevara Noubir first discovered the snooping services. A collection
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Ethereum's Tale of Two Chains
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 25. 22:45
Zsolt Felföldi, developer of the Geth implementation of Ethereum, weighs in on Ethereum Classic. In Rejecting Bitcoin as Money, Florida Court Sets Likely Precedent
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 25. 22:37
A Miami judge has dismissed charges against a Florida-based bitcoin seller after he was indicted on money transmission and money laundering charges. Alternative Ethereum Blockchain Gains Support as Price Declines
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 25. 21:43
Ethereum Classic may have started as a protest currency against the hard fork, but it is gaining more services. Gibraltar Stock Exchange to List Bitcoin Investment Product
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 25. 18:34
A private stock exchange based in Gibraltar is adding an exchange traded instrument (ETI) invested in bitcoin. David Seaman: Ethereum Classic ‘Little More Than Troll Vaporware’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 25. 17:00
Bitcoin.com spoke with independent journalist and cryptocurrency enthusiast David Seaman on the Ethereum split, the anti-climatic Bitcoin halving event and why users should stop bullying Coinbase for helping law enforcement snatch the founder of KickAssTorrents. Also read: Ethereum Hard Fork Gives Birth to a New ‘Classic’ Coin David Seaman (@d_seaman) is a huge proponent of cryptocurrencies and has
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PwC FinTech Lead Joins Blockchain Startup Libra
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 25. 14:11
Blockchain startup Libra has announced new hires it says will help it position itself as the "Microsoft Office for blockchain". Gibraltar Lands First European Bitcoin ETI
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 25. 13:00
Gibraltar has welcomed Europe’s first regulated Bitcoin product in the form of Bitcoin exchange-traded instrument (ETI) BitcoinETI, which will shortly debut on the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) and Germany’s Deutsche Börse. Also read: SolidX Files to Become First Bitcoin ETF on NY Stock Exchange Gibraltar’s EU-Regulated Bitcoin Asset BitcoinETI, which received approval for admission to
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Reuters’ World-Check Database Selling for Bitcoin After Breach
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 25. 12:00
According to security researcher and white hat hacker, Chris Vickery, a copy of the World-Check database was leaked online. According to reports, the leaked information is now being sold on the dark net by hackers for a substantial amount of bitcoin. Also read: Moody’s: Blockchain Technology is ‘Creating Competitive Pressure’ World-Check Database For Sale The World-Check
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Moody’s: Blockchain Technology is ‘Creating Competitive Pressure’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 25. 00:00
A new report from Moody’s Corporation details that there are currently over 120 blockchain-related projects involving Ethereum, Hyperledger, Microsoft, Bitcoin, and R3 CEV development. Also read: KYC Dilemma: US Secret Service Seizes $13k from Coinbase Customer 120+ Businesses are Working on Blockchain Platforms In Moody’s latest research offering called “Credit Strategy — Blockchain Technology: Robust, Cost-effective Applications Key
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Ethereum Hard Fork Creates Competing Currencies as Support for Ethereum Classic Rises
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 24. 22:21
The Ethereum hard fork executed last week as a means of reimbursing investors who lost funds in the collapse of a major project has resulted in the creation of a competing currency on a blockchain replicating the platform’s original consensus rules prior to the fork. Announced last week, a project called Ethereum Classic is continuing […] Ethereum Hard Fork Gives Birth to a New ‘Classic’ Coin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 24. 19:00
The Ethereum community had a hard fork this past week, and many celebrated a successful implementation. However, not everyone was enthusiastic about the fork as it only received 85% of the network’s hashing power. The Ethereum blockchain split into two, and the minority has been mining and now trading via Poloniex a “new” token supply
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Tor Contributor Leaves Network, Crucial Node Stops Running
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 24. 18:00
A veteran contributor to the Tor Network has announced his intention to cut all ties with the software. In addition to his leaving, a crucial node within the network will be deactivated as well. Also read: Civic’s $1 Million Identity Fraud Protection Original Tor Contributor to Exit, Deactivate Node The announcement was made on the
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Why the Buy-Side Should Get Off the Blockchain Sidelines
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 24. 16:50
In a new Op-Ed, CoinDesk contributor Sid Kalla discusses opportunities for buy-side firms in the blockchain industry. Bitcoin Symbol Left Out of Unicode’s Latest Version
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 24. 15:00
The effort to get Bitcoin its own Unicode symbol just had a big setback, despite previous promises that it was accepted and many expected it to be included in this year’s upgrades. Also read: W3C’s Blockchain Workshop & Industry Standards Why is Unicode’s Inclusion Important? Unicode is the official keeper of symbols for our computers and
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Bearish Decline Claws Bitcoin’s Price
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 24. 12:00
Bitcoin has been on a bearish run for a few days now after a recent high of $680 USD on July 17th. The price could experience a downturn as there’s a lot of selling happening though there’s a lot of support in the $640 range alongside massive resistance towards $680. Also Read: Mycelium Wallet Will Soon Integrate
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Civic’s $1 Million Identity Fraud Protection
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 23. 18:44
A new blockchain-based identity platform called Civic wants to be a second-factor authentication for people who want to be insured for digital ID theft protection. The app, which just launched, notifies its users when their social security is used by a Civic affiliate allowing people to make sure the use of this information is legitimate.
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Steem Provokes Doubt of Market Observers
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 23. 15:32
While steemit has become the third-largest digital currency by market cap, some market observers have expressed doubts about its sustainability. New Digital Currency Steem Provokes Doubt of Market Observers
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 23. 15:32
While steemit has become the third-largest digital currency by market cap, some market observers have expressed doubts about its sustainability. Bitcoin: The Trust Anchor in a Sea of Blockchains
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 23. 14:16
Bitcoin software engineer Jameson Lopp takes a deep and enlightening dive into the unique attributes that make up blockchains. KYC Dilemma: US Secret Service Seizes $13k from Coinbase Customer
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 23. 12:00
The United States Secret Service (USSS) has seized more than 25 bitcoins from a Coinbase account and seemingly converted them automatically to $13,000 USD, it has emerged. Also read: Coinbase Integrates PayPal to Broaden its Reach US Secret Service Seizes Funds In an official notification dated today, USSS announced that on June 3 it had
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Moody's Clients Working on 120 Blockchain Projects, Report Shows
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 23:44
As many as 120 blockchain-related projects are being undertaken by governments and companies rated by Moody’s, new data shows. Ernst & Young Report: Prepare For Blockchain ‘Critical Mass’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 22. 23:10
Ernst & Young (EY), the third largest multinational professional services firm, believes blockchain technology is poised for critical mass. In its latest report, “Blockchain Reaction: Tech companies plan for critical mass,” the company explains how tech firms will experience impact through the blockchain’s “potential-rich, but still immature, technology.” Also Read: ‘Radical Political Decentralization’ Could End Nation States
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Ether Withdrawals Slow as Millions in DAO Funds Remain Unclaimed
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 23:03
Millions in ether remain unclaimed from an account established for the purpose of allowing original investors in The DAO to get it back. RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 20:00
A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech. Bitcoin Developers Warn Ethereum Fork Sets Unsettling Precedent
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 19:20
Bitcoin Core developers are concerned that the side effects of a hard fork on the ethereum blockchain could have negative impacts on all blockchains. Mycelium Wallet Will Soon Integrate Dash
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 22. 18:00
The popular Bitcoin wallet Mycelium has just announced it will soon integrate the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Dash. The implementation of the Dash token will allow Mycelium users to buy, sell and hold Dash within their wallet. Also Read: ‘Radical Political Decentralization’ Could End Nation States Mycelium Will Integrate Dash This October Dash has been quite popular these days
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So, You Want to Use a Blockchain for That?
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 16:57
Is blockchain data 'true'? Blockchain consultant Antony Lewis breaks down these questions and more in a new opinion piece. $100M ‘Blockchain Fund’ Launched to Fast-Track Smaller EU Banks
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 22. 15:00
Private equity firm BnL Growth Partners has joined a multi-million dollar fund to facilitate blockchain advances for smaller finance institutions in Europe. Also read: Blockchain Investment Off To A Slow Start In 2016 BB Fund is a ‘Huge Opportunity’ BnL, formed by ex-specialists from tech giant IND Group, will administer the Banking On the Blockchain (BB)
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Coinbase Helps FBI Shut Down KickAssTorrents
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 22. 12:00
On July 20, U.S. government officials seized the website KickAssTorrents (KAT) and arrested the alleged founder of the site, Artem Vaulin. The site facilitated pirated seeding and downloading of copyrighted material through various BitTorrent platforms. Also read:Android Users Can Now Use Breadwallet KickAssTorrents Seized, Probably Won’t Come Back The KAT website was created in 2009 and
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Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 01:38
The first federal securities fraud case involving a bitcoin investment scheme has ended with an 18-month jail sentence. Why Big Bank Consultants Were Watching Ethereum's Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 22. 01:01
CoinDesk discusses the recent ethereum hard fork with members of major consulting firms with a blockchain specialty. Tumbling Bitcoins: A Guide Through the Rinse Cycle
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 22. 00:00
When it comes to Bitcoin, privacy is a big deal to a lot of people, and it might be because they are partaking in a type of exchange that their government doesn’t agree with. It also might be because certain Bitcoin-related businesses may blacklist you due to using gambling sites. This article is meant to
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Why Bitcoin's 'Nervous System' is Getting an Upgrade
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 21. 22:19
A long-running effort to boost block propagation times in the bitcoin network is getting an upgrade. Bitcoin's 'Nervous System' Gets an Upgrade With FIBRE Network
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 21. 22:19
A long-running effort to boost block propagation times in the bitcoin network is getting an upgrade. Dash Across America Tour: Everyday Crypto Advocacy Hits the Road
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 21. 21:00
The owners of the Austin-based retail store, Brave New Books, are gearing up for another tour across America. This time, they’ll not only be using different cryptocurrencies, but will be riding in the new Bitcoin.com bus! Also read: South African Banks Trial Blockchain Solutions Bitcoin.com Bus Tour: Advocacy on Wheels Store owners, Catherine Bleish and John Bush, are hitting the
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Blockchain in finance and management fields. Fintech and govtech cases at Blockchain Conference Kiev
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 21. 18:57
Disclaimer: Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product, use at your own risk. This is a Press Release. Submit yours today here! What problems can blockchain solve in the finance sphere and total asset management – will be discussed by speakers of the third annual Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kiev. On 23 September Kyiv will
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Coinbase Wallet Users Can Now Buy and Sell Ether
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 21. 18:18
Digital currency exchange Coinbase has added support for ethereum, letting consumers buy, sell, send and store ether in their Coinbase accounts. Tesla’s New ‘Master Plan’ Will Not Work with Fiat
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 21. 18:00
Elon Musk’s new Tesla ‘Master Plan’ could be more intertwined with both Bitcoin and blockchain technology than previously thought. Also read: South African Banks Trial Blockchain Solutions Tesla: Micropayments is King In the second of his so-called Master Plans for the Tesla project, published Wednesday, Musk details automated car-sharing as one of the goals of
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After Rising 1,000%, Uncertainty Clouds Ether's Price Projections
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 21. 16:25
How will ethereum's hard fork affect its price outlook? Traders and market makers weigh in. Android Users Can Now Use Breadwallet
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 21. 15:00
After two years of waiting, Android users will now be able to use the popular Breadwallet application. Today the team behind the Bitcoin wallet has released its Android version through the Google Play store and has also released the source code via GitHub repositories. Also read: New Research Project ‘BitCluster’ Tracks Sloppy Bitcoin Usage Breadwallet Goes
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Bain & Co: Banks Risk Missing Out on Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 21. 14:19
Consulting firm Bain & Company believes banks are at risk of missing out on the adoption of digital currencies – and the revenue that might come with it. The Boston-based firm has published research that argues financial firms are effectively holding themselves back amid an environment of regulatory and technological uncertainty. The consultancy's report specifically targets international payments, stating […] Does Argentina Need More Bitcoins or Larger Banknotes?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 21. 12:00
Inflation and corruption are two major problems afflicting Argentina and other Latin American countries, such as Brazil and Venezuela. If leaders of these countries wish to solve these problems, they should be advised to think outside the box, shift paradigms, and boldly explore the benefits that new technologies, such as Bitcoin and its blockchain, offer. Also
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South African Banks Trial Blockchain Solutions
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 21. 04:22
Blockchain technology proponents are staking claims in Africa, paying special attention to banks. Six African banking institutions are making sure financial tech doesn’t disrupt their businesses by working together to connect their systems with distributed ledgers. Also Read: ‘Radical Political Decentralization’ Could End Nation States Absa & Barclays Africa Testing Multiple Platforms Across the South African Region One of
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DAO Critic Defends Ethereum Hard Fork as 'Rite of Passage'
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 23:30
The Cornell professor who emerged as one of The DAO's leading critics believes ethereum's hard fork is a sign of maturity. Nearly Half of All DAO Funds Withdrawn After Ethereum Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 22:25
Forty-three percent, or nearly half of all funds, associated with The DAO have now been withdrawn by former project investors. Pro-Bitcoin Bill? ‘Advocacy Groups’ Claim to Represent the Users
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 20. 21:00
Since BitLicense regulations wreaked havoc in New York causing Bitcoin businesses to leave the region in droves, another Bitcoin bill has been introduced as nation-wide regulation looms. Also read: New Research Project ‘BitCluster’ Tracks Sloppy Bitcoin Usage ‘Pro-Bitcoin’ Bill Introduced in House This week, a U.S. House resolution, H.R. 835, was introduced to Congress as a so-called “pro-Bitcoin” regulatory policy.
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Petition Pushes CFTC to Clarify Rules on Blockchain 'Delivery'
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 20:53
A US law firm has filed a petition that argues the CFTC needs to provide clarity on the definition of "delivery" as it pertains to blockchain. Washington State Utility Raises Power Rates on Bitcoin Miners
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 19:15
A local utility in Washington State is raising power rates months after a dispute began between it and bitcoin miners seeking cheap electricity. Bank of England: Digital Currency Can Raise GDP ‘By Almost 3%’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 20. 18:00
The Bank Of England (BoE) has stated a “central bank digital currency” (CBDC) could raise the UK’s GDP “by almost 3%.” Also read: Bitcoin ‘More Stable Than Euro and Pound’ After Record Brexit Trading Digital Currency Has ‘Number of Benefits’ In a lengthy new report published this week, the Bank studies the feasibility of introducing
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Ethereum Executes Blockchain Hard Fork to Return DAO Funds
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 16:23
Ethereum has executed a hard fork of its blockchain, returning funds lost in The DAO collapse to investors. Mizuho to Conduct Blockchain Payments Trial with Ripple
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 15:15
Mizuho Financial Group announced this week it will pilot Ripple's distributed ledger technology for use in cross-currency settlement. ‘Radical Political Decentralization’ Could End Nation States
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 20. 15:00
Renowned libertarian theorist and economist Hans-Hermann Hoppe recently did an interview with the Polish weekly publication Najwy?szy Czas! In the interview, Hoppe criticized the “democratic socialism” phenomenon, saying that people should follow the “inevitable process of devolution and political decentralization.” Also Read: The Age of Disruption: Individual Anarchism Grows Alongside Peer-2-Peer Devices Hans-Hermann Hoppe Believes People Should
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Europol Hosts Digital Currency Conference for Law Enforcement
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 14:07
The European Union's (EU) top law enforcement agency recently held a two-day conference on the subject of digital currencies. Ethereum Hard Fork Due Today, Miner Vote Overturned
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 20. 12:00
Ethereum’s hard fork will officially occur Wednesday at approximately 7am EST, despite 65% of miners voting against the measures. Also read: Charlie Shrem Is Home From Prison and Moving ‘Onward’ Pools ‘Supposed Not to Support’ Fork The countdown to block 1,920,000, determined to be the opportune point for the action to recover funds lost during the
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Charlie Shrem Is Home From Prison and Moving ‘Onward’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 20. 05:05
Charlie Shrem has been released from prison and is quite happy to be out. In a blog post written on his personal website, he thanked the hundreds of people who showed him support while being locked up in Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp in Pennsylvania. Also read: Forex Expert: Bitcoin Should Be Taken More Seriously Former BitInstant
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How to Follow the Ethereum Hard Fork as it Happens
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 20. 00:16
CoinDesk outlines a number of ways to follow tomorrow's expected hard fork of the ethereum blockchain. Running a BTM Business in Panama – Interview with Cindy Zimmerman
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 20. 00:00
Cryptocurrencies are rapidly growing in popularity throughout Latin America. So, Bitcoin.com decided to get an insider’s view on Bitcoin adoption in the region by speaking with Cindy Zimmerman, CEO of TigoCTM (Crypto Teller Machine), based in Panama. Also read: Forex Expert: Bitcoin Should Be Taken More Seriously Zimmerman is a Bitcoin ATM owner and operator as well as
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UK Legislators Cast Critical Eye on Bitcoin and Blockchain at Parliament Event
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 22:30
A committee of the House of Lords struck a curious but at times critical note when discussing blockchain and its impact on finance and government. UK Legislators Cast Critical Eye on Bitcoin and Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 22:30
A committee of the House of Lords struck a curious but at times critical note when discussing blockchain and its impact on finance and government. 8.3K People Are Using IFTTT to Track Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 19. 21:00
Popular internet-based task automator IFTTT says over 8,300 of its users are using the service to record the bitcoin price every day in Google Spreadsheets. Also read: Turkish Residents Flock to Bitcoin During Military Coup It’s a convenient way for bitcoiners to keep a historic record of BTC prices without having to manually watch and maintain
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Wine Boxes to Whatsapp: How South Africa's Banks Are Going DIY to Test Ethereum
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 20:43
A team of six South African banks is now conducting experiments with ethereum's blockchain, a process that was bootstrapped by Whatsapp. Wine Box Miners to Whatsapp: How South Africa's Banks Are Going DIY to Test Ethereum's Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 20:43
A team of six South African banks is now conducting experiments with ethereum's blockchain, a process that was bootstrapped by Whatsapp. South Africa's Banks Are Going DIY to Test Ethereum's Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 20:43
A team of six South African banks is now conducting experiments with ethereum's blockchain, a process that was bootstrapped by Whatsapp. Where Will Bitcoin Prices Go Post-Halving? Market Experts See Bullish Future
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 19:35
After the halving, experts have elaborated on the various factors that could push bitcoin prices higher in the coming weeks and months. Where Will Bitcoin Prices Go Post-Halving?
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 19:35
After the halving, experts have elaborated on the various factors that could push bitcoin prices higher in the coming weeks and months. Bitcoin.com Podcast: Simon Dixon Talks P2P Lending
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 19. 19:32
On the latest episode of the Bitcoin.com podcast, Simon Dixon rejoins our host, Zach Doty, to discuss Bitcoin P2P lending the new P2P lending app Credible Friends that Zach himself founded. Also read: Russia U-Turn: Bitcoin Forex Trading to Be Legal, Mining Banned BnkToTheFuture CEO Simon Dixon on P2P Lending After the first time BnkToTheFuture CEO, Simon Dixon, joined the
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BitID Will Verify Your Identity with the Bitcoin Blockchain
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 19. 18:00
A new protocol called “BitID” promises to streamline identity verification for online services while protecting privacy – with tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain. Also read: JPMorgan: Blockchain is the Real Deal, Get Off the Sidelines Replacing User-Unfriendly ID Systems BitID is now concluding a successful testing period, and should be ready for other services to use in the
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Russia’s Ministry of Finance Now Intends to Allow Bitcoin Buying and Selling Abroad
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 17:15
An official from Russia’s Ministry of Finance has indicated the agency now supports changes to a forthcoming law that would ban domestic bitcoin use. Russian Regulator Intends to Allow Bitcoin Buying and Selling Abroad
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 17:15
An official from Russia’s Ministry of Finance has indicated the agency now supports changes to a forthcoming law that would ban domestic bitcoin use. Live Blog: UK Parliament Holds Hearing on Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 16:04
A UK House of Lords committee is holding a hearing on blockchain this afternoon. New Research Project ‘BitCluster’ Tracks Sloppy Bitcoin Usage
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 19. 15:00
A new open source Python-based tool called BitCluster may soon make it harder for Bitcoin users to stay anonymous. Motherboard recently talked with the two creators of the project, David Décary-Hétu and Mathieu Lavoie, who say the platform isn’t meant to help the authorities or those committing crimes. Also read: Turkish Residents Flock to Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Miner Bitmain Acquires Blockchain Data Startup
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 14:01
Bitmain has acquired a bitcoin data and analytics startup Blocktrail for an undisclosed amount. Bitcoin Miner Bitmain Acquires Data Startup Blocktrail
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 14:01
Bitmain has acquired a bitcoin data and analytics startup Blocktrail for an undisclosed amount. Russia U-Turn: Bitcoin Forex Trading to Be Legal, Mining Banned
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 19. 12:00
Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister, Alexey Moiseev, has revealed that the latest version of the draft law would treat cryptocurrency trading just like foreign currency exchange (forex), allowing its purchase and subsequent use abroad for Russian citizens. Also read: India’s Law Enforcement Probes Dark Net Markets From Russia with Bitcoin Russian authorities want to equate Bitcoin to
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Congressional Resolution Calls on US Government to Support Blockchain Tech
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 02:45
A new Congressional resolution calls on the government to support payment innovations like digital currencies and blockchain. Congressional Resolution Calls on US Government to Support Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 02:45
A new Congressional resolution calls on the government to support payment innovations like digital currencies and blockchain. Turkish Residents Flock to Bitcoin During Military Coup
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 19. 02:00
The Turkish government is currently rounding up members of the groups that launched a military coup in recent days. During the coup, citizens ran to their banks and local ATMs to get their wealth out of the system as Turkey’s currency dropped significantly in value. Also read: 34 Bytes Bitcoin POS Terminal Starts Beta Testing Bitcoin Supporters
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JPMorgan: Blockchain Tech is an ‘Opportunity’ for Asset Managers
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 19. 00:46
A new report from JPMorgan Chase and Oliver Wyman argues that blockchain technology is an opportunity for asset managers. Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Boost GDP, Bank of England Says
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 18. 22:01
The Bank of England has released new research suggesting a central bank-issued digital currency could lead to an increase in GDP. The Hard Fork: What's About to Happen to Ethereum and The DAO
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 18. 21:03
It's not just owners of The DAO tokes who stand to be impacted by the upcoming planned ethereum hard fork. Many industry player must play a role. JPMorgan: Blockchain is the Real Deal, Get Off the Sidelines
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 18. 21:00
JPMorgan Chase and consultants Oliver Wyman have joined calls for traditional investment banking to “embrace the Blockchain” or be left disadvantaged. Also read: Forex Expert: Bitcoin Should Be Taken More Seriously JPMorgan: ‘Get Off the Sidelines’ In a joint report issued last week, the firms described the current industry mood as “a consensus… forming that
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'No Scaling Agreements' Planned for July Bitcoin Industry Event
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 18. 19:58
A late July gathering featuring members of bitcoin’s development and mining communities will not focus on scaling. 'No Scaling Agreements' Planned for July Bitcoin Miner-Developer Event
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 18. 19:58
A late July gathering featuring members of bitcoin’s development and mining communities will not focus on scaling. India’s Law Enforcement Probes Dark Net Markets
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 18. 18:00
Officials from India claim to have had their ‘first’ run in with Dark Net Market (DNM) usage. The Hindustantimes just reported on how Indian Anti-Narcotics agencies are focusing in on these new markets and improving their surveillance methods. Also read: OneCoin Event Gets Crashed by Bitcoin Uncensored – Interview India’s Watchdog Probes DNM’s India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) found
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ISITC Europe Proposes 10 Blockchain Standards Benchmarks
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 18. 15:30
ISITC-Europe has introduced 10 blockchain standards to help ensure the rapidly growing ecosystem of distributed ledgers work together. Bain Blockchain Report: ‘Wait-and-See Approach’ Wrong for Banks
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 18. 15:00
Banks are not moving fast enough to protect themselves against blockchain disruption, which could result in a loss of up to $150 billion in revenue, according global management consultants Bain & Company. Also read: PwC Report: Blockchain Illiteracy Could Hurt Banks Bain: Banks ‘Flat-footed’ in Face of Blockchain Disruption The firm, which filed a report
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OneCoin Event Gets Crashed by Bitcoin Uncensored – Interview
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 18. 12:00
Recently, Bitcoin.com ran an exposé on the OneCoin “cryptocurrency” project, calling out its smoke and mirrors operation. Afterwards, we got a lot of responses from the scam’s victims, and even commentary from OneCoin leaders themselves. Now, more information has been revealed on how shady this business is, and how it continues to prey on the misinformed.
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Blaming Bitcoin for Child Porn is Politics as Usual
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 18. 02:00
Unlike financial privacy, the issue of child porn so distasteful that most people shy away from questioning the motives or tactics of those who crusade against it. That’s a mistake. It gives a blank check to those who use this tragedy as a political opportunity to quietly impose policies that might otherwise hit a brick wall. Also
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34 Bytes Bitcoin POS Terminal Starts Beta Testing
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 17. 21:00
A Los Angeles-based startup called 34 Bytes has created a fully functional Bitcoin point-of-sale (POS) terminal according to their website. The company has entered its beta testing phase and is offering the terminal free usage to merchants for them experiment with the standalone device. Also read: Brexit and Bitcoin and Gold…Oh My! 34 Bytes Creates A
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Will the Brexit and China Continue to Influence Bitcoin Prices?
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 17. 18:40
In the previous weeks, macroeconomic uncertainty has spurred investment interest in bitcoin, but will this continue into the second half of 2016? BitCrystals Price Soars as Spells of Genesis Nears Launch
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 17. 18:00
While nearing the launch date of SoG, its in-game token, BitCrystals (BCY), has seen an increase in price as both players and investors alike wait for the game’s arrival. Also read: Joe Rogan Is as Excited About Bitcoin as Ever First Online Trading Card Game on the Blockchain EverDreamSoft, the Switzerland-based mobile game developer is gearing
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EU Intellectual Property Office: Bitcoin Hinders Anti-Piracy Efforts
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 17. 15:00
The European Union’s Intellectual Property (EUIPO) office has stated that Bitcoin and Tor can “hide the proceeds of crime” and hinder anti-piracy efforts. Also read: Tor Project Enlists Security Researchers to Counter FBI Snooping Bitcoin & Tor Threaten EU’s Anti-Piracy Efforts According to EUIPO, which recently announced that they are working with Europol on a new
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Preserving the Markets: What Needs to Happen to Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 17. 12:00
It’s now been over a week since the Bitcoin “halving” and, as the smoke clears, price speculators and miners are starting to re-examine their analyses. Perhaps we shouldn’t be guessing what will happen to the bitcoin price in 2016, but instead, start looking at what should. Also read: The Halving Not Affecting Bitcoin Price or Hashrate,
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Dark Net Markets Are Booming From Better Quality & Safety
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 16. 21:00
Dark Net Markets (DNM) are growing bigger than ever, with the Economist reporting over $50 million USD in transactions flowing through these marketplaces. The publication used data collected from Gwern Branwen’s dark web archive and broke down quite a bit of the behavior taking place in the Dark Net Market environment. Also read: The Hitchhikers Guide To The
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Why Bitcoin's Halving Was a Boring Vindication
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 16. 18:30
The Bitcoin Halving Event, which had numerous predictions of price drops and hashrate drops, had neither occur with both relatively constant. Ethereum’s Hard Fork is a Lesson for the Bitcoin Community
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 16. 18:00
It seems the Ethereum community is prepping for a hard fork for around July 20 or depending on how fast the hash rate approaches block height 1920000. This has renewed spirit within the community as the price has bounced back about 5% at the time of this writing. Also read: SolidX Files to Become First Bitcoin
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Forex Expert: Bitcoin Should Be Taken More Seriously
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 16. 15:00
Forex trading instructor for DailyFX and ex-JPMorgan Chase forex trader, Tyler Yell, recently explained why Bitcoin should be taken seriously. Also read: Brexit and Bitcoin and Gold…Oh My! Yell made the case that in times of market duress, including a period of economic collapse, Bitcoin acts like digital gold. DailyFx is the research website of Forex
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Bitcoin’s Price Kettle is at a Boiling Point
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 16. 12:00
The price of Bitcoin has been steaming like a kettle ready to pop since the halving. Currently, the price of world’s most popular cryptocurrency has been hovering around the $660 mark across most major exchanges. Also read: Steemit Hacked for ‘$85,000’ as Users Complain of Weak Security The Bitcoin Kettle is Whistling As reported earlier by Bitcoin.com, the price of
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Know-Your-Follower: Sending Bitcoin Over Twitter with iPayYou
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 16. 04:10
Seattle-based Bitcoin company iPayYou has recently launched its “Pay-by-Twitter” feature, allowing users to make P2P payments over the highly popular social media platform. Also read: MIT’s Riffle Claims to Be More Anonymous Than Tor P2P Bitcoin Payments Now on Twitter Bitcoin.com recently reported on the introduction of iPayYou, the wallet that wants to make bitcoin the desired
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Ether Prices Spike Above $12 Amid Build Up to Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 16. 00:46
Ether prices surged this week, outshining bitcoin as the Ethereum community made progress toward a hard fork for The DAO. UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 22:04
A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry. Ryan X. Charles on Choosing Bitcoin and Why Steem ‘Can’t Last’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 15. 21:00
In the wake of social network Steemit’s hack, Ryan X. Charles, co-creator of Yours, explained his reasons for using Bitcoin for his own network despite the disadvantages. Also read: Datt Rebrands to ‘Yours’ with Trustless BTC Micropayments Charles: Steem ‘Can’t Last’ The Yours platform, which like Steemit pays users who upload quality popular content, is
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Why Software Giant SAP is Quietly Playing Test-and-See With Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 19:50
While SAP has been exploring blockchain for over a year, it's only recently decided to become more vocal about its work. Why SAP is Quietly Playing Test-and-See With Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 19:50
While SAP has been exploring blockchain for over a year, it's only recently decided to become more vocal about its work. CME Exec: Bitcoin ETFs Signal Digital Asset Market Maturity
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 18:33
A CME exec this week spoke about how she believes forthcoming bitcoin ETFs are a sign the digital asset market is maturing. CME Exec: Bitcoin ETFs Signal Digital Asset Maturity
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 18:33
A CME exec this week spoke about how she believes forthcoming bitcoin ETFs are a sign the digital asset market is maturing. Professor to SEC: Bitcoin Funds ‘Like a Penny Stock or Ponzi’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 15. 18:00
Computer science professor Jorge Stolfi has angered bitcoiners with his submission to the SEC regarding a proposed Bitcoin investment fund. Also read: SolidX Files to Become First Bitcoin ETF on NY Stock Exchange As part of its approval process to be listed on the Bats BZX Exchange, details of the COIN ETF were published today in
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Canadian Bank, Ripple and SAP Send First Int’ Blockchain Payment
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 15. 15:00
Canadian bank ATB Financial has collaborated with Ripple and tech firm SAP to send the first international interbank blockchain payment to Germany’s ReiseBank. Also read: Russia’s Central Bank to Test Blockchain Messaging System ATB: Blockchain Success ‘Encouraging To See’ The 1,000 CAD transaction, which was completed in 20 seconds on a platform built in 9
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BNP's Ex-Blockchain Lead is Building Smart Contracts for Clearinghouses
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 14:36
Two former BNP Paribas employees have launched their own blockchain startup and are working to create a prototype to serve clearinghouses. BNP's Ex-Blockchain Lead is Now Coding Smart Contracts for Clearinghouses
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 15. 14:36
Two former BNP Paribas employees have launched their own blockchain startup and are working to create a prototype to serve clearinghouses. Popular TV Shows are Now Mainstreaming Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 15. 12:00
Bitcoin is becoming more popular every day and the cryptocurrency recently has been getting much exposure as mainstream news have been noting its safe haven attributes. Alongside these reports, Bitcoin has also been appearing on the TV screen in an episode of Mr. Robot. Additionally, Sony is premiering a new show called Startup, which also highlights cryptocurrency use. Also
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Steemit Hacked for ‘$85,000’ as Users Complain of Weak Security
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 15. 00:24
Social media site Steemit, just a week after giving away $1.3 million USD to users after seeing huge success, has temporarily shut down after a major hack. Also read: Steemit Social Media Platform Pays Its Users, Sees Massive Growth Steemit Accounts, Wallets ‘Not at Risk’ In an official statement released today, CEO Ned Scott said
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Samsung SDS Invests in Blockchain Startup
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 14. 23:20
An information technology affiliate of Samsung announced today that it has invested in a blockchain startup. China’s Constant Bubbles Drive Investors to Bitcoin in Droves
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 14. 22:00
China’s economic problems may only just be starting, and bitcoin is poised to benefit more than ever before. On top of the ongoing currency devaluations, bubbles are popping in many different industry segments across China, including stock and property markets. As a result, investors are eyeing bitcoin as an alternative. Also read: China to Play a
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More Updates to Japan's Payment Rules for Virtual Currencies May Be on the Way
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 14. 21:03
A report to be released by NRI argues Japan needs to do more to bring clarity to the innovators working with digital currencies. OpenBazaar 2.0: How Bitcoin’s Free Market eBay Plans to Go Global
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 14. 19:55
OpenBazaar is becoming more than an illicit market. New upgrades are being designed to attract more users and larger merchants. The Inside Scoop On Mark Karpeles Japanese Prison Release
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 14. 16:28
Japanese news reports that Mark Karpeles the infamous CEO of Mt Gox was released on bail yesterday. The video from News24 Japan says Karpeles was let out after being imprisoned for a year and he was released on a US$100,000 bail. Also read: 4 Ways to Buy Weed with Bitcoin, Legally Mark Karpeles Posts Bail and
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The Inside Scoop On Mark Karpeles’ Japanese Prison Release
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 14. 16:28
Japanese news reports that Mark Karpeles, the infamous CEO of Mt Gox, was released on bail yesterday. The video from News24 Japan says Karpeles was let out after being imprisoned for a year and he was released on a $100,000 bail. Also read: 4 Ways to Buy Weed with Bitcoin, Legally Mark Karpeles Posts Bail and
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Report: Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Released On Bail
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 14. 15:51
A Japanese media report suggests Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has been released on bail. Spanish University Holds Two-Day Bitcoin & Blockchain Course
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 14. 15:00
Today, the University of Cantabria is opening a two-day event to teach Bitcoin and blockchain technology with the goal of educating people about the power of disruptive financial technology. Also read: MIT’s Riffle Claims to Be More Anonymous Than Tor The University of Cantabria Teaches Bitcoin & Blockchain Basics During the July 14-15 event, students and guests will receive
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IBM Unveils New Cloud Blockchain Service
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 14. 14:10
IBM has launched a new blockchain service that uses hardware to protect valuable data, with provenance startup Everledger as its first customer. IBM Unveils New Cloud Blockchain Security Service
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 14. 14:10
IBM has launched a new blockchain service that uses hardware to protect valuable data, with provenance startup Everledger as its first customer. Meet LenderBot: Stratumn & Deloitte’s Blockchain Insurance Bot
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 14. 12:00
Paris-based blockchain application firm Stratumn, in collaboration with Deloitte and Lemonway, has recently unveiled its micro-insurance proof of concept: LenderBot. The LenderBot project enables custom insurance through social media in order to insure lent items between individuals. Also read: 4 Ways to Buy Weed with Bitcoin, Legally LenderBot: A Micro-Insurance Proof of Concept by Stratumn Stratumn was
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How ‘Too Big to Jail’ HSBC Can Still Be Vacated
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 14. 00:00
In a world of corrupt banking practices filled with fraudulent activity, fractional reserve banking, quantitative easing, and too-big-to-jail banks like HSBC, it is great to know we can vacate corrupt systems with Bitcoin. Also read: Buyer Beware! The Definitive OneCoin Ponzi Exposé HSBC, Modern Banks ‘Too Big To Jail’ One of the biggest scams these days is the
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Russian Political Party to Accept Bitcoin Donations
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 23:10
Reports from Russia indicate that a minor political party is moving to accept bitcoin donations. NRI Report: Japan's New Payment Rules Hold Back Bitcoin Remittances
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 21:03
A report to be released by NRI argues Japan needs to do more to bring clarity to the innovators working with digital currencies. More Updates to Japan's Payment Rules for Virtual Currencies May Be on the Way
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 21:03
A report to be released by NRI argues Japan needs to do more to bring clarity to the innovators working with digital currencies. Urea-lly Fell For It? UroCoin Dissapears Down the Drain
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 13. 21:00
Two years after the founders of UroCoin stated one of their coins would equal the price of one metric tonne of urea, the entire operation seems to have disappeared. Also read: OneCoin Claims Are ‘False and Misleading,’ Warns Belgium UroCoin: Predictable Dysfunction UroCoin, which supposedly sought to introduce get-rich-quick crypto to the urea market and help disadvantaged
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Urea-lly Fell For It? UroCoin Disappears Down the Drain
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 13. 21:00
Two years after the founders of UroCoin stated one of their coins would equal the price of one metric tonne of urea, the entire operation seems to have disappeared. Also read: OneCoin Claims Are ‘False and Misleading,’ Warns Belgium UroCoin: Predictable Dysfunction UroCoin, which supposedly sought to introduce get-rich-quick crypto to the urea market and help disadvantaged
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DTCC Organizes Blockchain Event on Capitol Hill
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 19:40
The DTCC has revealed it hosted a group of regulators and financial industry execs in Washington, DC, last month for a conversation on blockchain Dutch Public Pension Fund Manager to Investigate Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 18:51
A Dutch asset management service that oversees the largest pension fund for government and education workers in the Netherlands has begun exploring possible blockchain applications. APG announced earlier this week it is partnering with Maastricht University and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research to explore blockchain and artificial intelligence. APG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of […] Dutch Pension Fund Manager to Investigate Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 18:51
A Dutch asset management service that oversees the largest pension fund for government and education workers in the Netherlands has begun exploring possible blockchain applications. APG announced earlier this week it is partnering with Maastricht University and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research to explore blockchain and artificial intelligence. APG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of […] 4 Ways to Buy Weed with Bitcoin, Legally
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 13. 18:00
With an increasing number of jurisdictions worldwide where cannabis can be purchased legally, a global virtual currency might just hold the key in accessing merchants who would otherwise be off limits. Also read: Cannabis Entrepreneurs Should Use Bitcoin as Legalization Grows Bits for Buds, Legally The original Silk Road, which was shut down in 2013 with
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The DAO Crisis: Or How Vigilantism and Blockchain Democracy Became the Best Hope for Burned Investors
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 17:05
CoinDesk profiles ongoing efforts to return funds to investors whose holdings were compromised in the demise of The DAO. US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency is Enabling Cyberattacks Against Banks
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 15:38
The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk. US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 15:38
The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk. MIT’s Riffle Claims to Be More Anonymous Than Tor
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 13. 15:00
A new anonymity network called Riffle, which has similar attributes to Tor, has been created by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Also read: Bitcoiners Who Use Tor – Be Warned! MIT News reports a recent discovery of vulnerabilities within the Tor network, which has pushed computer scientists to produce a superior method of anonymous web
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Is Japan Becoming the New Bitcoin Trading Superpower?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 13. 12:00
A surprising bitcoin exchange ranking chart published by Coinmarketcap shows Japanese exchange bitFlyer trading at number one over the past 24 hours, with over $26 million traded in BTC/JPY. Also read: What If Pokémon Go Integrated Bitcoin? Japanese Trading Soars Some questioned whether this was accurate, given that BTC/CNY trading usually dwarfs even that of BTC/USD. In
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Blockchain Coders Win Grant to Fix Smart Contracts With 'Legalese'
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 13. 01:00
Smart contract startup Legalese has won a great to help better secure the future of smart contracts. File Hosting Service Refuses Spying for PayPal, Picks Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 12. 22:00
The alternative open source file hosting software system Seafile just announced it’s accepting Bitcoin due to a “misunderstanding” with PayPal. The popular platform is similar to the functionality of Google Drive or Dropbox offering both community file hosting and its professional services. Also read: OneCoin Claims Are ‘False and Misleading,’ Warns Belgium Seafile Picks Bitcoin, Drops PayPal Seafile just
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Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 21:15
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain. Negative Rates, Falling Bond Yields: Time to Consider Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 12. 21:00
With high market uncertainty, low inflation, and negative interest rates in many countries, it’s becoming harder for investors to ignore Bitcoin, which is one of the very few investments these days to offer an alternative to further losses. Also read: Brexit and Bitcoin and Gold…Oh My! Bond Yields Going Negative Globally Amid recent market turmoil
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JPMorgan Exploring Blockchain for Trade Finance
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 19:51
A senior trade finance executive for JPMorgan Chase has offered details on the bank’s work with blockchain technology. IBM to Open Blockchain Development Center With Singapore Regulators
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 18:58
IBM expanded its blockchain efforts today with news it will open a blockchain center in partnership with the Singapore government. Storj & Counterparty Testing Instant Micropayments Channel
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 12. 18:00
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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Santander Names Blythe Masters Senior Blockchain Advisor
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 17:21
Banco Santander has named Digital Asset Holdings (DAH) CEO Blythe Masters to a new role as senior blockchain advisor. South African Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 16:20
One of South Africa’s largest banks has joined the global blockchain consortium led by R3CEV. SolidX Files to Become First Bitcoin ETF on NY Stock Exchange
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 12. 15:25
The exchange traded fund (ETF) scene is due another shakeup as SolidX Partners files to become the first fund to launch on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) – and even feature full insurance. Also read: ETF Queen Moriarty Takes on SEC for Bitcoin SolidX ETF Will Be Insured The SolidX Bitcoin Trust, for which
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Bitcoin Price Poised for a Breakout, Technical Analysis Shows
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 12. 15:00
A technical analysis chart of bitcoin prices suggests that the digital currency’s value is likely to shoot higher. Also read: Is Technical Analysis a Suitable Tool for Bitcoin? Technical Analysis Shows A Pennant The technical analysis chart of Bitstamp’s recent closing prices, originally published on Sober Look, shows that a triangular pattern known to technical analysts as a pennant
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SolidX Seeking to List Bitcoin Trust on New York Stock Exchange
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 14:46
Blockchain firm SolidX has filed with the SEC in a bid to launch a public investment vehicle that would offer exposure to bitcoin. SolidX Seeking to List Bitcoin ETF on New York Stock Exchange
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 14:46
Blockchain firm SolidX has filed with the SEC in a bid to launch a public investment vehicle that would offer exposure to bitcoin. What If Pokémon Go Integrated Bitcoin?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 12. 12:00
What if someone implemented Bitcoin to the popular Pokémon Go app bringing a whole new gamified experience to the augmented world of catching creatures online backed by tokens? It’s only a matter of time until a hacker produces a tweak of this game bringing the love for Bitcoin to the world of Pokémon. Also read: SaruTobi,
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Bitcoin Investment Trust and Genesis Trading Settle With SEC
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 12. 00:18
The SEC has settled with the Bitcoin Investment Trust and its authorized participant following an investigation into a repurchase program. 'Sin’ Activities No Longer Drive Bitcoin Economy, Researchers Find
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 23:09
A soon-to-be-released study has found evidence that bitcoin’s market is now a venue for "legitimate" commerce. 'Sin' Activities No Longer Drive Bitcoin Economy, Researchers Find
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 23:09
A soon-to-be-released study has found evidence that bitcoin’s market is now a venue for "legitimate" commerce. OneCoin Claims Are ‘False and Misleading,’ Warns Belgium
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 22:00
Belgium has issued a formal warning against OneCoin, the suspected ponzi scheme, which has already received criticism from throughout the cryptocurrency community. Also read: The Halving Not Affecting Bitcoin Price or Hashrate, for Now OneCoin Claims ‘False,’ Says Belgium Watchdog In a release Friday, the country’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) stated that neither OneCoin
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Stolen ShapeShift Funds on the Move, Passing Through Coinjoin Mixers
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 20:25
Back in April, Erik Voorhees explained to Bitcoin.com the whole story of the ShapeShift hack with the “Looting of the Fox” and followed up with us in an interview about the situation. Now, the coins stolen by a hacker who collaborated with a rogue ShapeShift employee have left their original wallet, according to blockchain explorers. Also
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SEC Opens Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust Filing for Public Comment
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 19:55
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss take another step closer to SEC approval with a request submitted by their new listing exchange, BATS. Blockchain Innovation Announces the Release of the Simple, Fast, and Secure BitTeller ATM
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 18:00
Disclaimer: Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product, use at your own risk. This is a Press Release. Submit yours today here! The World’s Most Affordable Bitcoin ATM Austin, Texas (July 7) – Blockchain Innovation, announced today the official release of their highly anticipated Bitcoin ATM, the BitTeller. With the growing popularity of cryptocurrency; developing
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Nation State ‘Increasingly Irrelevant’ for Blockchain Startups, Study Finds
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 18:00
Startup networker Blockchain Angels’ analysis highlights the US as “heavily invested in Bitcoin” amid the overall “increasing irrelevance of the nation state” for Blockchain businesses. Also read: Bitcoin Startup Among First Finalists in New PayPal Incubator First Mover Advantage? The findings, posted by parent company Outlier Ventures’ head of research and partnerships Lawrence Lundy last week,
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Belgian Regulators Issue Warning About OneCoin Investment Scheme
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 17:52
A top finance regulator Belgium has issued a warning about OneCoin. Bitcoin Report Card: Price Climbs Over 50% in First Half of 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 16:11
CoinDesk analyzes activities in the bitcoin and ether markets over the first six months of 2016. Bitcoin Price Climbs Over 50% in First Half of 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 16:11
CoinDesk analyzes activities in the bitcoin and ether markets over the first six months of 2016. Philippines Customers Can Pay Consumer Loans, Bills with Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 15:00
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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Bitcoin Scaling Event Set for Third Installment in Italy
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 11. 14:50
A conference series started in the wake of bitcoin's ongoing block size debate will see a third installment in 2016. Bitcoin NFC Payment App Plutus Raises $1 Million in Funding
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 12:00
The Bitcoin Tap & Pay application Plutus has just announced that it has finished its crowdfund, raising $1 million USD in just nine days. With these funds, the startup plans to complete its Bitcoin NFC payment app. Also read: A Pre-Launch Review of BitHappy, The Bitcoin Browser Expectations Exceeded, NFC App Coming Soon The contactless (NFC) payment firm
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The Halving Not Affecting Bitcoin Price or Hashrate, for Now
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 11. 04:09
The Bitcoin halving took place yesterday, and people celebrated around the world. Block 420000 was successfully mined, signalling a decrease in the block reward from 25 bitcoins to 12.5, producing little change within the hashrate and price. The next halving will take place at block 630000, which should happen roughly in four years or less
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US Department of Homeland Security Talks Blockchain R&D
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 10. 18:08
In a new interview, members of the US Department of Homeland Security discuss their increasing interest in blockchain tech. UK Gov’t is Trialling the Blockchain for Welfare & Pensions
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 10. 15:00
The UK Department for Work and Pensions is currently trial testing a blockchain-based prototype that may be used to deliver a more robust system of welfare payments. Also read: The Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us, Excitement at All-Time Highs Can Blockchain Technology Improve Welfare? The news was revealed at the Payments Innovation Conference 2016 on
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Bitcoin Grows in Colombia with 300 New Coinapult BTMs
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 10. 12:00
Leading Bitcoin broker and wallet service provider Coinapult (coinapult.com) recently announced the deployment of 300 bitcoin-selling ATM locations across Colombia. Also read: San Diego’s New Ocean Beach Bitcoin ATM Where are Coinapult’s Bitcoin-Selling ATMs? While most of these ATMs are located in the capital city of Bogotá, several can be found in smaller cities such as Cúcuta
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Uber Thriving in Argentina Once Again Thanks to Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 09. 22:00
In Argentina, Bitcoin is a popular phenomenon, and on July 3, the cryptocurrency saved the country’s Uber service thanks to a collaboration with Xapo. Also read: North Carolina Shrugs as Lawmakers Define Bitcoin Xapo Steps in to Help Argentine Citizens Use Uber The Argentine government has had issues and ongoing arguments with Uber for quite some time. This comes
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The Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us, Excitement at All-Time Highs
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 09. 17:16
The great Bitcoin block reward halving is finally upon us. In a few more hours, block rewards for miners will be reduced by 50 percent, with as-yet-unknown consequences for the Bitcoin industry. Also read: The Bitcoin Halving Doomsday Scenario Around the world, Bitcoiners are watching countdown clocks and block explorers in anticipation. Which mining pool
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Live Blog: Bitcoin Halving
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 09. 15:41
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours. The event, which happens roughly every four years, represents a major shift in the mining landscape, and speculation has swirled about what impact the reward drop will have on the bitcoin mining ecosystem. CoinDesk will be […] Live Blog: Bitcoin Reward Halving
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 09. 15:41
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours. Live Blog: Bitcoin Halving 2016
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 09. 15:41
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours. How Distributed Ledgers Impact Post-Trade in a Dodd-Frank World
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 09. 14:40
Cromwell & Moring LLP attorneys explore the relationship between blockchain and the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. U.S. Gov’t Announces Blockchain Healthcare Contest
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 09. 12:00
It seems the U.S. government is going all in on blockchain technology, as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just announced its distributed ledger contest that applies the technology to healthcare services. Also read: Governments & Central Banks are Now Funding Blockchain Research U.S. Gov’t Agency Wants to Apply Blockchain to Healthcare The contest
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Cryptsy’s Big Vern Allegedly Speaks to Press
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 09. 02:15
According to the Miami New Times, Cryptsy founder Paul Vernon, otherwise known as “Big Vern,” has spoken to the publication while in hiding. The New Times ran a report on Cryptsy last week, and according to Vernon’s wife he dipped off to China with a girlfriend. Apparently, after this article was published, Vernon reached out to the
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Bitcoin Prices Volatile in $600s As Traders Await Halving
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 23:55
Bitcoin prices experienced moderate volatility during the week ending 8th July, as market participants took action ahead of the upcoming halving. Regulators, Legislators Join Blockchain Leaders at Bretton Woods Retreat
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 23:15
Regulators, legislators and entrepreneurs will decamp to New Hampshire this week for a gathering aimed at formalizing industry principles. The CoinDesk Guide to Bitcoin Halving Parties
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 22:16
Bitcoin groups around the world are gathering to celebrate the halving of the bitcoin mining reward this weekend. North Carolina Shrugs as Lawmakers Define Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 08. 21:00
New cryptocurrency legislation was passed into law North Carolina by Governor Pat McCrory. Signed on July 6, the “Money Transmitters Act” defines virtual currencies as permissible investments, electronic and digital mediums, and digital records. Also read: The Digital Revolution Increases Sovereignty North Carolina Opts for Regulation This law gives definition and representation to virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, in
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Blockchain Investment Off To A Slow Start In 2016
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 08. 21:00
The world of blockchain technology has seen its fair share of investments throughout the years. Just last year, in 2015, a new record for VC funding was noted. But the recent charts by WeUseCoins seems to indicate the blockchain investment bubble is about to burst. Also read: South Africa Bank: Blockchain Could Snatch 40% of
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Bitcoin Industry Seeking to Bridge Scaling Divide at July Meeting
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 20:50
Members of the bitcoin industry, including major players in the mining space, as set to meet in California this month, sources say. What to Expect When the Bitcoin Halving Happens
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 19:00
What will happen when bitcoin's mining reward declines this weekend? CoinDesk surveys market experts for their predictions. Bitfury Introduces ‘Flare’ Routing Solution for Lightning Network
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 08. 18:00
Bitfury Group has recently introduced a 40-page white paper, which proposes a routing solution for the Lightning Network (LN). Dubbed “Flare,” the concept is an approach to payment routing that involves nodes gathering data concerning the LN topology. The researchers performed tests with the routing algorithm and found it to be scalable with at least 100,000 nodes. Also
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Exchange Regulator FINRA Cites Bitcoin in Annual Risk Assessment
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 17:43
An organization tasked with regulating brokerages and exchanges is seeking to obtain information about how its members are using bitcoin. US Exchange Regulator FINRA Cites Bitcoin in Annual Risk Assessment
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 17:43
An organization tasked with regulating brokerages and exchanges is seeking to obtain information about how its members are using bitcoin. At $400 Million a Year, Academic Argues Bitcoin Mining Worth the Cost
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 15:15
A recent note from the University College London’s blockchain research center explores the fair cost of bitcoin mining. South Africa Bank: Blockchain Could Snatch 40% of Banking Revenue
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 08. 15:00
A Blockchain research arm of a bank in South Africa has said the technology could take up to 40% of banks’ revenue if it becomes a global standard. Also read: Central Banks Indirectly Shape Bitcoin Disruption With Bad Policy South Africa ‘Will End Up with a Blockchain’ Speaking at the Gordon Institute of Business Science Wednesday,
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As The Halving Approaches, Let the Parties Begin!
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 08. 12:00
The much anticipated Bitcoin-Halving Day is approaching fast with less than 300 blocks to go until the reward changes for miners. Expectations for this event have been quite massive, with many predicting a surge in price. Meanwhile, others are holding events to celebrate this milestone in Bitcoin’s life. Also read: Bitcoin is Not A Safe Haven and That’s
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Bitcoin Exchanges Weigh Impact As Vogogo Moves to Shutter Payments Service
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 08. 02:14
Bitcoin services startup Vogogo is closing its payment processing service next month after it failed to gain traction or generate money. Bitcoin Remittance Startup Freemit to Close Amid Funding Shortfall
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 23:07
Bitcoin remittance startup Freemit is officially closing down, two years after the effort to build the service began. Bitcoin is the Automobile ‘Menace’ of the 21st Century
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 07. 22:00
The early automobile was certainly the disruptive technology of its time. In fact, we can learn a lot about today’s Bitcoin industry by observing how the nascent car industry was able to overcome many obstacles to become today’s dominant form of transport. Also read: Hacked Gatecoin Raises $500K to Reopen Exchange ‘Menace to Public Safety’ At
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UK Government Trials Blockchain Welfare Payments System
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 21:19
The UK government’s Department of Work and Pensions is spearheading an experiment in which a blockchain system is used to distribute welfare payments. ‘Decentralized Reddit’ Steemit Awards $1.3 Million to Users
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 07. 20:00
The social media website Steemit that’s similar to Reddit has just announced it has distributed $1.3 million USD in the platform’s native cryptocurrency Steem. The website’s user base will have a lot more digital currency to earn just by posting original content on the decentralized platform. Also read: Japan’s Largest Q&A Platform OKWave Adds Bitcoin Services Steemit
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Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 19:36
Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Myanmar Microfinance Firm Completes Blockchain Test
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 19:00
Software development firm Infoteria has revealed it is working with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance to streamline its financial transactions using blockchain technology. The Japan-based company conducted the tests on BC’s computer system to see if a low-cost alternative to the traditional financial infrastructure could also be more reliable, according to a report today in Nikkei […] Myanmar Microfinance Firm Conducts Blockchain Test
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 19:00
Tech firm Infoteria has successfully tested an application of blockchain technology with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance. Myanmar Microfinance Firm Trials Blockchain
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 19:00
Tech firm Infoteria has successfully tested an application of blockchain technology with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance. Bitcoin Halving 2016: Will the Price Rise or Fall?
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 18:07
2016 has become a year of revival for the bitcoin price, but will this continue after the upcoming halving? Bitcoin Startup Among First Finalists in New PayPal Incubator
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 07. 18:00
PayPal has announced it is mentoring a Bitcoin startup as part of its first startup incubator in Singapore. Also read: Coinbase Integrates PayPal to Broaden its Reach PayPal Incubator Welcomes Bitcoin Startup ONEPAY, which operates as OneBit, will join the nine-month program along with two other fintech startups: Prosecure and Invoiceinterchange. The startups will receive
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Bitfury Releases Proposal for Bitcoin Lightning Micropayments Routing
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 16:08
Bitfury Group, in collaboration with the open-source Lightning Network community, has released a white paper on lightning routing. Coinbase Unveils Flexible Pricing for Merchants as Market Diversifies
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 07. 15:00
Coinbase has announced its merchants are now able to set Bitcoin price ranges for goods and services in a bid to tackle user error in submitting incorrect payment amounts. Also read: Netcoins: ‘Bitcoin Brothers’ Virtual ATM Network Coinbase User Errors ‘Not Fun For Anyone’ The update, announced on the Coinbase’s blog and Twitter feed Monday,
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Why Blockchain Immutability is a Perpetual Motion Claim
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 07. 14:00
Is immutability becoming the next overhyped blockchain buzzword? Bitcoin pundit Chris DeRose discusses in his latest op-ed. Etsy’s Payment Problems Are OpenBazaar’s Opportunity
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 07. 12:00
Since July 1, Etsy Inc has had a major payment processing problem. But while the problem is still unresolved, the 24/7 Bitcoin payment network can certainly fill the void. Also read: OpenBazaar is Here but Darknet Markets Will Remain Etsy’s 3rd Party Payments Processing Problem Many of its orders made using credit cards and gift cards are stuck in
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Cannabis Entrepreneurs Should Use Bitcoin as Legalization Grows
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 07. 01:54
This coming election, more states are set to join the legalized cannabis campaign, opting to regulating the flower like alcohol. Just recently, it has been announced that Arizona will be voting on legalizing the plant, with Massachusetts will be following suit. When all these states are flooded with businesses flocking to the “Pot Rush,” there
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US Government Issues Call for Blockchain Healthcare Research
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 06. 22:01
The US Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting research papers related to blockchain applications in healthcare and health research. Incentivized Node Schemes Are a Bad Idea for Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 06. 22:00
Bitcoin is an intricate system made up of the humans using the protocol, applications that surround it, miners, and nodes. Recently, there has been an argument that full nodes encompassing the network should be incentivized and adopt a two-tier system like some current altcoins. Also read: Darknet Purchases Increasing as Drug War Continues to Fail However,
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North Carolina Governor Signs Bitcoin Bill Into Law
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 06. 21:05
North Carolina today expanded its Money Transmitters Act to cover activities related to bitcoin and digital currencies. DCI Event Encourages Gender, Racial Diversity in Blockchain Space
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 06. 19:40
The MIT Media Lab and its Digital Currency Initiative (DCI) have recently announced a week-long boot camp providing cryptocurrency education for women and underrepresented people of color. Also read: Netcoins: ‘Bitcoin Brothers’ Virtual ATM Network DCI, Kapor Center, and Xapo Helping Underrepresented People Join The Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Landscape The event has been sponsored by the Kapor Center for
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McKinsey Report Weighs Blockchain Impact on Insurance Industry
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 06. 18:00
McKinsey & Company reports on how insurance companies might be able to capitalize on blockchain. Can Bitcoin Solve UK’s Pension Predicament?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 06. 18:00
American multinational financial services corporation, Morgan Stanley, has predicted that the U.K.’s Pension Protection Fund are likely to record their worst deficit ever. Also read: Bitcoin is Not A Safe Haven and That’s OK What is the Pension Protection Fund? Set up in April 2005, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) was established to pay a
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Evaluating the EU's New Definition for Virtual Currencies
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 06. 16:40
Jacek Czarnecki is an attorney at Warsaw-based law firm Wardynski & Partners, where he specializes in areas including FinTech, digital currencies and blockchain. In this opinion piece, Czarnecki discusses a new proposal in the European Union aimed at terrorist financing, and its potential larger implications for the blockchain sector. The European Commission this week adopted a […] Internet Watch Foundation Partners to Stop Illicit Bitcoin Use
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 06. 16:03
The Internet Watch Foundation has announced a partnership with a blockchain industry startup aimed at fighting online child sex abuse. IWF Partnering with Bitcoin Startup a ‘Major Step’ in Crimefighting
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 06. 15:00
Blockchain intelligence startup Elliptic has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to help tackle child pornography bought with Bitcoin. Also read: Darknet Purchases Increasing as Drug War Continues to Fail IWF Taps Blockchain Intelligence Elliptic, which counts major Bitcoin operators including Bitpay among its clients, already reports to law enforcement on various forms of “illicit
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As Bitcoin Halving Approaches, 51% Attack Question Resurfaces
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 06. 13:50
Upcoming changes to how bitcoin incentivizes key participants have stoked fears a 51% attack could again become viable. Uber Argentina Enlists Bitcoin Partner in Fight to Continue Service
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 23:17
The Argentinian subsidiary of ridesharing giant Uber is turning to a bitcoin payment option amid a crackdown by local authorities. European Union Adopts Tighter Bitcoin Controls Amid Terrorism Crackdown
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 22:30
The executive branch of the European Union today adopted new AML rules that will impact digital currency businesses. Bitcoin Price Charts Show Breakout Forming Amidst Optimism
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 21:00
The price of Bitcoin has been somewhat stable lately with charts showing slight variances here and there over the past week. The anticipation for the upcoming halving event seems to have cryptocurrency supporters excited, while global economic events continue to show the world the benefits of the Bitcoin network. Also read: Netcoins: ‘Bitcoin Brothers’ Virtual ATM Network
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At W3C Event, Industry Seeks to Weave Blockchains into New Web
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 20:39
A recent W3C event saw the wider blockchain community coming together to discuss standards in an increasingly fragmented market. Donald Trump Presidency Could Be a Boost to Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 19:46
Juniper Research has concluded a Donald Trump presidency could lead to a massive jump in bitcoin transactions, and in the price of bitcoin. Netki Raises $3.5 Million to ‘Humanize’ Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 19:00
More capital injections continue to take place in the digital currency landscape as the blockchain name wallet and identity provider Netki has just raised US$3.5 million in a seed funding round. O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures (OATV) led the investment round with the company showing optimism within the growth of Netki’s architecture. Also read: Russia’s Central Bank to
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Dutch Central Bank to Open Blockchain Campus
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 18:21
Holland’s central bank is preparing to open a campus dedicated to teaching others about blockchain. In early September of this year, De Nederlandsche Bank is expected to open a campus where banks and financial institutions can work together "under one roof" to learn more about the distributed ledger technology that underlies bitcoin, according to a […] Bitcoin is Decades Ahead of Its Altcoin Counterparts
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 18:00
Currently, there are 705 cryptocurrencies out in the wild being traded every single day. For seven years, Bitcoin has remained the top gun of all the various altcoins within the industry, and there are many reasons why this is the case. Let’s take a look at why there’s a good chance this will continue for a
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The Bitcoin Halving Will Trigger a Fear of Missing Out
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 16:00
How will the halving affect bitcoin? According to one entrepreneur, the biggest boost will be in the tech's perception. Russia’s Central Bank to Test Blockchain Messaging System
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 15:00
Russia’s Central Bank is testing Blockchain technology with selected partner banks via a new consortium – but it will not involve the previously-touted “Russian Bitcoin.” Also read: Time for Russia ‘To Ban Bans’ Says Putin Business Advisor Russia’s Central Bank Tests ‘Cryptotechnology’ At the International Finance Congress June 3-4 in St. Petersburg, deputy governor Olga Skorobogatova
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Blockchain Identity Startup Netki Raises $3.5 Million
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 05. 14:00
Netki, a digital identity startup, has raised $3.5 million to help it expand its team and technology offerings. Netcoins: ‘Bitcoin Brothers’ Virtual ATM Network
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 12:00
Michael Vogel a Canadian from Vancouver wants to spread Bitcoin adoption by improving accessibility and removing barriers. The co-founder of the Netcoins application offers a software service that enables merchants to house a virtual Bitcoin ATM with only a smartphone. Also read: EU Parliament Approves Bitcoin Regulatory Guidelines A Bitcoin ATM, But Without the ‘M’ Netcoins is a software company out
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Trading Corporate Secrets Becoming New Darknet Industry
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 05:00
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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New EU Proposals Seek to End Anonymous Bitcoin Trading
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 05. 02:00
The European Union (EU) has been working on plans to fight against tax avoidance strategies since the Panama Papers scandal in May, where leaked documents exposed how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth. Also read: EU Parliament Approves Bitcoin Regulatory Guidelines Biggest Leak in History The Panama Papers release was the largest document
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Tech Consultant Giant: Blockchain ‘Integral to Mid-East Digital Economy’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 04. 18:00
International tech consultants Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) have authored a report stating blockchain is “integral to supporting and realizing a digital economy in the Middle East.” Also read: BitOasis Funding Boosts Blockchain Prospects in the Middle East Mid East Undergoing ‘Rapid Change’ The report, released today titled “Blockchain Technology – Can the Digital Economy Thrive
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Bitcoin Making Inroads into Rural Philippines with WiFi Hotspots
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 04. 15:00
Reaching consumers in regions where Internet access is limited to non-existent is very difficult. One startup in the Philippines is changing that, by offering free WiFi access to its customers buying shampoo. Also read: Is DAO Technology Viable For Funding eSports Teams? Keeping in mind how roughly four billion people in the world have no
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Never Waste A Crisis: Merkel Peddles A Superstate
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 04. 12:00
A recent document called “A strong Europe in a world of uncertainties” sketches out a harmonized Superstate that envisions the joining of 27 current EU members. “The euro reflects our commitment to the irreversibility of European integration. However, we must admit that the crisis and its aftermath… make citizens question whether the common currency delivers on
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Is DAO Technology Viable For Funding eSports Teams?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 04. 02:00
There is an apparent correlation between gaming and cryptocurrency, although this direction is not explored all that often. ESports are becoming a global trend, with tournaments and sponsors providing competitive gamers with a lot of money. But what if we were to use the concept of a DAO to run various eSports teams? Also read: Why Serious Investors Need
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Why a 1MB Block Size May Be Right for Today's Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 03. 17:40
Are bitcoin's short-term scaling issues holding back adoption? Contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the answer is no. Rethinking Bitcoin's $10 Billion Market Cap
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 03. 16:08
The value of global cryptocurrency markets has been rising rapidly so far in 2016, but what do these figures mean? Ethereum Is Not a Government, It Is a DAO
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 03. 15:00
Governance is the new buzz word of blockchain tech. And perhaps with good reason. But does this meant 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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#Bitcoin Halving. 1000 blocks left… #halvinghype #bitcoinhalving...
bitcoinful
2016. Jul. 03. 14:46
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‘Italian Mafia Brussels’ Taken Down, but Darknet Still Growing Fast
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 03. 12:00
A major darknet vendor group selling MDMA and Ecstasy, calling themselves the “Italian Mafia Brussels,” was recently taken down in an international police operation. Also read: Darknet Purchases Increasing as Drug War Continues to Fail Members of Italian Mafia Brussels Arrested Six members of the group were nabbed in Belgium, Romania, and the U.S., although
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Proposed Revisions to Satoshi’s White Paper Stir Community Uproar
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 03. 02:00
It seems the owner of Bitcoin.org, who goes by the name of “Cobra,” wants to make some changes to Satoshi Nakamoto’s original white paper that is located on the website. Again, news like this has caused an uproar within the cryptocurrency community in the midst of a very turbulent debate. Also read: OTC Trading For Regular People:
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HashOcean: Another Cloud Mining Scam?
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 22:00
In the world of cloud-based bitcoin mining, you never know what you are going to get. Most operators should be scrutinized and researched thoroughly before signing up as there are definitely some legitimate operations. However, there are quite a bit of shady practices as well in the cloud mining space. Recently, a lot of discussions
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Crooked Agent Caught Again: Lyn Ulbricht Speaks Out
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 19:44
According to recent Silk Road court documents unsealed on June 30, the corrupt special agent Shaun Bridges stole an extra $700,000 USD worth of Bitcoin that authorities were initially unaware of. The funds were hijacked after he was caught red-handed manipulating the case and barred from the investigation. Also read: China to Play a ‘Leading Role’ in
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Controlling the Perception that Bitcoin is Broken
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 02. 16:36
In this opinion piece, Cato Institute senior fellow Jim Harper reflects on recent elements of the bitcoin scaling debate. Political Party Envisions How Blockchain Could Enable Brexit Revote
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 02. 16:16
In an effort to make democracy more like technology, Australia's Flux Party is seeking to harness the power of blockchain governance. Why Serious Investors Need Bitcoin in Their Portfolios
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 15:00
Bitcoin has been gaining a lot of positive media attention over the past few weeks. Investors are looking at cryptocurrency as a valuable portfolio diversification method. In fact, bitcoin should be in everybody’s portfolio, according to some experts. Also read: Blockchain Technology: Making Smart Guns Smarter Bitcoin offers some exciting traits that other investments do
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NatWest Fails to Imitate Bitcoin with Limited 24-7 Accessibility
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 12:00
Banks are struggling to provide around the clock customer support and services right now. NatWest wants to change that by opening a new branch with 24-7 automated banking facilities. However, Bitcoin has been offering its services around the clock for seven years now. Also read: OTC Trading For Regular People: Search For the ‘Uber of
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The Bitcoin.com Podcast: Meet the Minds Behind Paxful
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 09:32
On the latest episode of the Bitcoin.com Podcast, our host Zach Doty sat down with Ray Youssef and Artur Schaback of Paxful. Zach, Youssef and Schaback discussed Paxful’s services, branded as the “Uber” of buying bitcoin. Also read: The Bitcoin.com Podcast: Timo Schlaefer of Crypto Facilities Paxful: The ‘Uber’ of Bitcoin Calling themselves “PayPal +
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Students Graduate from First Ever Blockchain Master’s Program
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 02:00
This year, a new line of digital currency experts are now ready to take on the problems facing the industry and create solutions for the future. Most importantly, they will be able to do this with unprecedented authority as the graduates of the first ever Master’s program in digital currency. Also read: Terminator Rumors of
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W3C’s Blockchain Workshop & Industry Standards
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 02. 00:01
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has just wrapped up its “Blockchains and the Web Workshop,” which took place on June 29-30 at the MIT Media Lab, with a broad array of innovators exploring digital ledger industry standards throughout the two-day event. Also read: Bitcoin Contest: Tell Ideapod How Blockchain Can Change the World W3C Event
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Circle CEO & Luxembourg Minister Clash at Blockchain Debate
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 01. 22:00
Circle’s Jeremy Allaire and Luxembourg Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna discussed the future of blockchain at the World Economic Forum. Regulation and blockchain’s future were major topics at the Unblocking the Blockchain event at this week’s World Economic Forum in Tianjin, China. Also read: Central Banks’ Fedspeak ‘Reflects’ Bitcoin Disruption Fears Conspicuous Differences of Opinion The
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Silk Road Agent May Have Stolen More Bitcoin After Guilty Plea
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 01. 19:16
A former Secret Service agent convicted of stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation is suspected of stealing additional funds. Terminator Rumors of Miner Mutiny Make ‘Corexit’ a Trending Topic
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 01. 17:52
June 30 was an exciting day in the Bitcoin space as a post from 8btc.com called the “Terminator Plan” alleged that a majority of Chinese mining pools and facility operators are upset with the Core developing team. As the news spread like wildfire, a new slogan was created: “Corexit.” Also read: China to Play a ‘Leading Role’
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Russian Finance Firms Form Blockchain Consortium
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 01. 17:47
A group of Russian banks and financial services companies have formed a private-sector consortium focused on blockchain applications. ICAP is Building a Blockchain 'Rosetta Stone' to Enhance its Post-Trade Process
CoinDesk
2016. Jul. 01. 15:01
ICAP is working with Axoni to build an ethereum-based smart contracts integration, but the project is being done to make it easy to swap blockchains. OTC Trading For Regular People: Search For the ‘Uber of Bitcoin’
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 01. 15:00
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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Bitcoin Contest: Tell Ideapod How Blockchain Can Change the World
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 01. 12:00
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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China to Play a ‘Leading Role’ in Bitcoin’s Future
Bitcoin News
2016. Jul. 01. 02:00
An interesting report was recently written by Digital Gold author Nathaniel Popper in the New York Times about the relationship between China and the Bitcoin network. Popper states that the cryptocurrency has become a multi-billion dollar industry, and that the Chinese have a significant amount of influence in this environment. Also read: 4 Reasons Why Bitcoin is Outperforming Everything
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