Gartner Executive: Blockchain Is ‘Over-Hyped’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 21:01

Gartner Executive: Blockchain Is ‘Over-Hyped’

Recently, Bitcoin.com reported on the 2016 Gartner Hype Cycle, which placed blockchain technology at the “Peak of Inflated Expectations.” Now, a senior official from Gartner suggested that distributed ledger technology is “over-hyped.”    Also read: Decentralized eSports Platform FirstBlood Raises $5.5 Million in Minutes Gartner Executive Peter Sondergaard Says ‘Blockchain Technology Is ‘Over-Hyped Right Now’ Gartner’s senior

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Would a Deutsche Bank Collapse Impact Bitcoin Prices?

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 30. 18:57

Would a Deutsche Bank Collapse Impact Bitcoin Prices? Deutsche bank is facing rising pressure that could result in the firm's financial insolvency.

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IBM: 65% of World’s Major Banks to Use Blockchain By 2019

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 18:00

IBM: 65% of World’s Major Banks to Use Blockchain By 2019

The latest survey from IBM suggests 65 percent of major global banks will use blockchain technology within just three years, while CEO Ginni Rometty warns that slow responses will damage businesses. Also read: IBM to Launch First Commercial Blockchain in September 17% of Banks to Have Full Blockchain Product, IBM Reports The tech giant, whose latest findings come

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Bitcoin Unlimited Announces Research Grant Program

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 30. 17:33

Bitcoin Unlimited Announces Research Grant Program The team behind a long-contentious proposal to upgrade the bitcoin protocol is making new funding available for research.

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Amazon Reveals Its Own Virtual Currency, ‘Stream+’ For Twitch

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 16:33

Amazon Reveals Its Own Virtual Currency, ‘Stream+’ For Twitch

Gaming platform Twitch has revealed its own virtual currency, Stream+. The coin will get its first rollout in Amazon’s forthcoming game, Breakaway. Also read: Top 10 Killer Apps for Bitcoin: Ideas That Can Change the World Stream+: ‘Polls and Wagering,’ and More? Twitch, owned by Amazon, made the announcement yesterday, a day before the start of its

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Silicon Valley’s NFX Guild Picks Synereo to Decentralize the Internet

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 15:23

Silicon Valley’s NFX Guild Picks Synereo to Decentralize the Internet

Silicon Valley-based NFX Guild has announced a partnership with Synereo to develop an ecosystem of decentralized applications on top of Synereo’s blockchain 2.0 platform. Also read: Spain Wants to Tax Bitcoin Miners 47% A ‘Superior Platform’ for Decentralized Apps Synereo’s blockchain 2.0 platform is a blockchain-based technology stack. According to its developers, Synereo enables applications, sites and

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Here's A First Look at Thomson Reuters's New Ethereum Identity Tools

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 30. 15:00

Here's A First Look at Thomson Reuters's New Ethereum Identity Tools Thomson Reuters will soon launch a platform for ethereum smart contract developers.

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As the Global Economy Falters, Bitcoin Offers an Alternative for Prosperity

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 15:00

As the Global Economy Falters, Bitcoin Offers an Alternative for Prosperity

The global economy has suffered through many busts and booms leading to prolonged recessions. During these economic downturns, governments have instituted capital controls, money seizures, and austerity measures. In these times of unrest, it’s nice to know people can always depend on Bitcoin. Also read: Cash Culture: Bitcoin Is a Savior in a World that Demonizes

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Sorry Accenture, Bitcoin's Un-Editable Blockchain is a Feature Not a Flaw

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 30. 13:45

Sorry Accenture, Bitcoin's Un-Editable Blockchain is a Feature Not a Flaw Making blockchains editable opens up financial systems to the potential for fraud, says author and investor Brian Kelly

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The Case Against Editable Blockchains

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 30. 13:45

The Case Against Editable Blockchains Making blockchains editable opens up financial systems to the potential for fraud, says author and investor Brian Kelly

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Congress, Crypto Leaders Launch Blockchain Education Initiative in DC

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 13:19

Congress, Crypto Leaders Launch Blockchain Education Initiative in DC

Blockchain education has taken two timely steps forward in Washington DC this week, as both Congress and the crypto industry unveil joint schemes to enhance awareness. Also read: Fed Explores Radical New Financial Engineering Tools Two Initiatives, One Focus The Chamber of Digital Commerce and local startup 1776’s DC Blockchain Center, and separately the Congress-Coin Center

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Secures $1.5M in Funding

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 30. 01:00

Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Secures $1.5M in Funding

Bangalore, India-based Bitcoin exchange Unocoin has become the highest-funded digital currency startup in India. The company has announced it has raised $1.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. Also read: Mexican Exchange Bitso Raises $2.5M for Expansion Funds Stem From International Investors and Strategic Indian Firms During the announcement, Unocoin co-founder and president Sunny Ray said the

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How a French Startup Put Bitcoin's Lightning Network to the Test

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 23:52

How a French Startup Put Bitcoin's Lightning Network to the Test A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.

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Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 23:52

Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.

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Mexican Exchange Bitso Raises $2.5M for Expansion

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 29. 21:41

Mexican Exchange Bitso Raises $2.5M for Expansion

Mexico’s first Bitcoin exchange, Bitso, announced that it has raised $2.5 million in venture capital. The company, founded in 2014, has now raised a total of $4.35 million, becoming the dominant cryptocurrency provider in the Latin American region. Also read: Spain Wants to Tax Bitcoin Miners 47% Mexico’s First Bitcoin Exchange Bitso Raises $2.5M in Series A Funding Bitso

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UBS Reveals Blockchain Prototype for Streamlining Global Trade

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 21:00

UBS Reveals Blockchain Prototype for Streamlining Global Trade UBS has revealed work on a blockchain prototype being developed with IBM on Hyperledger's Fabric.

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UBS Unveils Blockchain for Trade Finance at Sibos

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 21:00

UBS Unveils Blockchain for Trade Finance at Sibos UBS has revealed work on a blockchain prototype being developed with IBM on Hyperledger's Fabric.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Raises $1.5 Million

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 20:28

Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Raises $1.5 Million Indian bitcoin exchange startup Uncoin has raised $1.5m in a new funding round.

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Why Rabobank's Blockchain Cross-Border Tool Isn't Just a Database

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 18:03

Why Rabobank's Blockchain Cross-Border Tool Isn't Just a Database Dutch multinational bank Rabobank today announced a cross-border payments tool its creators argue is more powerful than a database.

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Spain Wants to Tax Bitcoin Miners 47%

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 29. 18:00

Spain Wants to Tax Bitcoin Miners 47%

The Spanish government plans to tax Bitcoin mining profits up to 47 percent, following official hints that mining will become a taxable activity. Also read: Spanish University Holds Two-Day Bitcoin & Blockchain Course Spain 47% Mining Tax ‘Hard To Implement’ At the end of August, the Spanish Ministry of Finance and Public Administrations said Bitcoin trading and use as

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Regulators Block Sale of Bitcoin Miner Avalon

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 17:00

Regulators Block Sale of Bitcoin Miner Avalon A planned acquisition deal between Chinese manufacturer Shandong Luyitong and bitcoin mining hardware company Canaan is no more.

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Inside Bank of America's New Microsoft-Powered Blockchain Project

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 14:10

Inside Bank of America's New Microsoft-Powered Blockchain Project The inside story of how Microsoft and Bank of America worked together to build a blockchain prototype for trade finance.

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UK Dependency Adjusts Laws for Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 29. 12:25

UK Dependency Adjusts Laws for Digital Currency The UK crown dependency of Jersey is pushing ahead with its digital currency legislative plans.

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Bitcoin.com Launches New Telegram Channel

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 29. 12:00

Bitcoin.com Launches New Telegram Channel

Bitcoin.com is growing, and aims to be the number one hotspot for all things Bitcoin. Now, the news team has created a new Telegram channel that broadcasts every news story to keep you up to date with trending topics. Click here to join! Also read: An In Depth Interview With OpenBazaar’s Chris Pacia Bitcoin.com: The One-Stop Destination For

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UK Financial Authorities Issue OneCoin Warning, Citing ‘Potential Risks’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 29. 12:00

UK Financial Authorities Issue OneCoin Warning, Citing ‘Potential Risks’

London law enforcement has issued a warning through the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) concerning OneCoin. The organization says there are “potential risks” the OneCoin community poses on UK consumers.   Also read: Buyer Beware! The Definitive OneCoin Ponzi Exposé London Police Investigates OneCoin As Cryptocurrency Supporters Continue to Expose It As a Scam The FCA

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Top 10 Killer Apps for Bitcoin: Ideas That Can Change the World

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 29. 01:00

Top 10 Killer Apps for Bitcoin: Ideas That Can Change the World

What is Bitcoin’s most effective application? That is not an uncommon question in the cryptocurrency space, with people often looking for “killer apps.” I once saw a presentation for someone whose blockchain project was titled, literally, “killer app.” Was it an abstract art project, or a new and revolutionary blockchain tech? Also read: Decentralized eSports Platform FirstBlood

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US Central Bank Chair: Blockchain Could Have 'Significant' Impact

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 21:26

US Central Bank Chair: Blockchain Could Have 'Significant' Impact The Federal Reserve isn't working on any blockchain applications of its own at this time, according to Fed chair Janet Yellen.

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Purse Introduces BCoin: A Javascript-Based Bitcoin Library

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 28. 21:00

Purse Introduces BCoin: A Javascript-Based Bitcoin Library

“We just want to make Bitcoin great again,” Purse said about its latest announcement. “Bcoin,” the company says, is a solution to help it manage wallet infrastructure without creating a “menace to the [Bitcoin] network.”  Also read: A Victorious Rebellion? Microsoft Investigates Ethereum Classic’s Potential Purse’s Bcoin to Help Build Bitcoin Infrastructure The startup’s first crypto-currency offering was in discounts

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IBM: Banks Expect Commercial Blockchains By 2017

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 20:45

IBM: Banks Expect Commercial Blockchains By 2017 Some of the world's banks and financial markets are bullish on blockchain products, new survey data shows.

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With Formal Verification, Ethereum Looks for Smart Contract Certainty

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 20:07

With Formal Verification, Ethereum Looks for Smart Contract Certainty CoinDesk spotlights the factors driving ethereum's coding community to embrace the concept of formal verification for smart contracts.

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In Formal Verification Push, Ethereum Seeks Smart Contract Certainty

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 20:07

In Formal Verification Push, Ethereum Seeks Smart Contract Certainty CoinDesk spotlights the factors driving ethereum's coding community to embrace the concept of formal verification for smart contracts.

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CME Group Adds New Exchange to Bitcoin Index

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 17:08

CME Group Adds New Exchange to Bitcoin Index CME Group has added China-based digital currency exchange OKCoin to its bitcoin pricing indexes, first announced in May.

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In Washington, Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 15:20

In Washington, Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action Recent developments around blockchain in Washington, DC are setting the stage for even bigger moves in the year ahead.

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Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action in Washington

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 15:20

Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action in Washington Recent developments around blockchain in Washington, DC are setting the stage for even bigger moves in the year ahead.

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Andresen: Ethereum Won’t Replace Bitcoin, But it’s More Decentralized

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 28. 15:00

Andresen: Ethereum Won’t Replace Bitcoin, But it’s More Decentralized

Former Bitcoin Core lead developer Gavin Andresen has clarified comments he made comparing growth in the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks. Also read: Historic Day For Bitcoin As Bitcoin.com Pool Starts Mining In a tweet on September 25, Andresen said: Ethereum has more nodes today than Bitcoin. Prediction: it's lead will grow even as its blockchain size

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ASX Sets Date for Decision on Blockchain Transition

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 14:40

ASX Sets Date for Decision on Blockchain Transition ASX says it intends to decide on whether it will migrate to a blockchain-based settlement system by the end of 2017.

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CGI Launches Blockchain Lab for Trade Finance

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 14:01

CGI Launches Blockchain Lab for Trade Finance CGI has launched a blockchain trade finance and supply chain laboratory to explore applications of blockchain technology.

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FX Firm Joins Mexican Bitcoin Exchange's $2.5 Million Fundraise

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 28. 13:27

FX Firm Joins Mexican Bitcoin Exchange's $2.5 Million Fundraise Digital currency exchange Bitso has raised $2.5m in new funding.

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SatoshiLabs Shows Off Trezor 2 Prototype

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 28. 12:00

SatoshiLabs Shows Off Trezor 2 Prototype

SatoshiLabs is currently holding its “Trezor 2” Hackathon at Paralelní Polis in Prague. As a bonus, the company also unveiled the prototype of its next generation bitcoin hardware device.    Also read: Paralelní Polis Preps For This Year’s Hackers Congress The Trezor 2 Hackathon Hackers and developers are gathering in the Czech Republic for the Trezor 2 Hackathon. Trezor

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CoinLab Lawsuit Delaying Mt Gox Payouts: Trustee

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 28. 10:02

CoinLab Lawsuit Delaying Mt Gox Payouts: Trustee

A years-old $75 million lawsuit against Mt Gox by U.S. company CoinLab is delaying payouts to creditors, the Japanese bankruptcy trustee revealed today. Also read: Japanese Can Soon Pay Utility Bills with Bitcoin Back to Tokyo Bankruptcy Court In the latest creditors’ meeting at Tokyo District Court, bankruptcy trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi confirmed the suit remains active.

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A Victorious Rebellion? Microsoft Investigates Ethereum Classic’s Potential

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 28. 01:00

A Victorious Rebellion? Microsoft Investigates Ethereum Classic’s Potential

Since Ethereum decided to hard fork because of the DAO incident, the network has been in limbo, the community finding itself the center of continuous controversy. The fork caused a split in the blockchain, creating a new cryptocurrency called Ethereum Classic — in turn spawning opposing community factions. Recently, Microsoft executives have met with early

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SEC to Discuss Blockchain at November Forum

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 23:33

SEC to Discuss Blockchain at November Forum The US Securities and Exchange Commission is set to discuss blockchain at an upcoming public forum.

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W3C Bringing One-Click Bitcoin Shopping to All Web Browsers

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 27. 21:00

W3C Bringing One-Click Bitcoin Shopping to All Web Browsers

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is developing a new global standard to enable one-click secure online shopping — and it will include Bitcoin.  Also Read: Mozilla Co-Founder Unveils ‘Brave Ledger’ with Bitcoin Micropayments Bitcoin and Global Standards to Realize Web’s Full Potential The W3C is working with Apple, Google, Facebook and other e-commerce giants to radically

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London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 20:10

London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme The London police are investigating a digital currency scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Currency Settlement Service CLS Reveals Big Blockchain Ambitions

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 19:06

Currency Settlement Service CLS Reveals Big Blockchain Ambitions CLS is working with IBM to build a blockchain platform for payments netting.

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Kenya Bank Stops M-Pesa Loans Following Legislation Update

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 27. 18:00

Kenya Bank Stops M-Pesa Loans Following Legislation Update

Kenyans using popular money transfer service M-Pesa to get bank loans can longer do so. The bank involved suddenly cut the service following a legislation update. Also read: Africa Blockchain Survey: Enthusiasm Amid Uncertainty M-Pesa Loans ‘On Hold For Now’ Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) gave neither warnings nor comments on the move. The decision followed the

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R3 Banks, Startups Test Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 16:55

R3 Banks, Startups Test Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans A syndicated loan exchange trial utilizing blockchain being undertaken by a group of banks alongside startups R3 and Symbiont is moving ahead.

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‘Monetary Xenophobia’: Norway’s Biggest Bank Pulls Bitcoin Account

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 27. 15:00

‘Monetary Xenophobia’: Norway’s Biggest Bank Pulls Bitcoin Account

Shortly after the newly founded Norges Bitcoinforening opened an account with Norway’s largest bank, the company received notification its account would be terminated. Also read: Bitcoin ‘More Stable Than Euro and Pound’ After Record Brexit Trading DNB ‘Cannot Be Confident’ in Bitcoin-Related Account Norges Bitcoinforening, “an organization for everyone who cares about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies,” opened an account with DNB in August. It

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Blockchain Database Startup BigchainDB Raises €3 Million

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 14:59

Blockchain Database Startup BigchainDB Raises €3 Million BigchainDB has raised $3m to help turn tradition databases into blockchains.

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CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 14:50

CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First Two central securities depositories (CSDs) have agreed to collaborate on distributed ledger initiatives in a first-of-its-kind agreement globally.

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Bank of America, Microsoft Partner on Blockchain Trade Finance

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 13:35

Bank of America, Microsoft Partner on Blockchain Trade Finance Bank of America and Microsoft have announced their intent to build and test blockchain applications for trade finance.

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ICONOMI Fund Becomes 20th Largest Crowdsale in History

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 27. 12:00

ICONOMI Fund Becomes 20th Largest Crowdsale in History

The Blockchain-Powered ICONOMI, a cryptocurrency management fund, just announced it has raised $5.8 million in 88 hours. The crowdsale has made the ICONOMI fund the 20th most highly-capitalized crowdfunding project to date. Also read: Spells of Genesis Game Resets for Further Development ICONOMI Crowdsale Raises $5.8M During Initial Offering ICONOMI claims to be the first-ever management

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Swiss Central Banker: Blockchain Turning Finance 'On Its Head'

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 27. 11:33

Swiss Central Banker: Blockchain Turning Finance 'On Its Head' Swiss National Bank president Thomas Jordan says the central bank is in discussions with regulators and other central banks about blockchain.

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Decentralized eSports Platform FirstBlood Raises $5.5M in Minutes

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 27. 01:00

Decentralized eSports Platform FirstBlood Raises $5.5M in Minutes

Upcoming decentralized eSports application FirstBlood.io has experienced a record crowdsale day, raising $5.5 million USD in Ether. The sale ended with 465,312 ETH — most of the money raised in a matter of minutes. Also read: An In Depth Interview With OpenBazaar’s Chris Pacia An Ethereum-Based Decentralized eSports Platform FirstBlood is an eSports project that allows

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Japan Set to Be Major Funding Source for Blockchain Companies

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 26. 21:50

Japan Set to Be Major Funding Source for Blockchain Companies

Japanese regulations have restricted banks’ abilities to invest in fintech startups, including Bitcoin and blockchain companies. However, that is about to change. Japan’s biggest banks are now reportedly looking to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into fintech, including blockchain companies. Also read: Japan Risks Falling Behind Amid Blockchain Talent Shortage  Japan’s Banking Law Removes Funding Limits

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P&C Insurer Trials Blockchain for Catastrophe Coverage

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 26. 20:30

P&C Insurer Trials Blockchain for Catastrophe Coverage One of Japan’s largest property insurers is co-developing a prototype blockchain system for insurance derivatives.

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Paralelní Polis Preps For This Year’s Hackers Congress

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 26. 18:00

Paralelní Polis Preps For This Year’s Hackers Congress

Paralelní Polis and the Atlas Network are throwing their annual event, the Hackers Congress In Prague (HCPP16). The third annual conference will run from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, promoting freedom through the use of cryptography.   Also read: A Decentralized World Has No Kings The Hackers Congress In Prague at Paralelní Polis Both Atlas and Paralelní Polis

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8 R3 Banks Test Intel Blockchain Platform

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 26. 17:00

8 R3 Banks Test Intel Blockchain Platform A group of banks within the R3 distributed ledger consortium have tested a blockchain prototype for US Treasury bond trades.

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Juzhen Raises $23 Million to Bring Blockchain Post-Trade to China

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 26. 15:52

Juzhen Raises $23 Million to Bring Blockchain Post-Trade to China China's Juzhen Financials has raised $23m (¥153m) to develop clearing and settlement solutions based on blockchain.

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Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 26. 15:52

Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A China's Juzhen Financials has raised $23m (¥153m) to develop clearing and settlement solutions based on blockchain.

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Swift Kicks-Off Sibos By Unveiling Blockchain Contest Winners

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 26. 14:27

Swift Kicks-Off Sibos By Unveiling Blockchain Contest Winners Swift announced three blockchain startups that won a competition to build a distributed ledger bonds solution earlier this year.

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Hyperledger Adds to Blockchain Group in Time for Sibos

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 26. 12:15

Hyperledger Adds to Blockchain Group in Time for Sibos Blockchain consortium Hyperledger today revealed five new members today.

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An In Depth Interview With OpenBazaar’s Chris Pacia

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 26. 12:00

An In Depth Interview With OpenBazaar’s Chris Pacia

OpenBazaar has been popular with the Bitcoin community for some time. The idea of a truly decentralized marketplace is truly innovative, and the platform has been serving the general public since April this year. There are many people selling a wide variety of items, and the team recently released its roadmap for the future. Also read: Spells of Genesis

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Japanese Can Soon Pay Utility Bills with Bitcoin

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 26. 09:09

Japanese Can Soon Pay Utility Bills with Bitcoin

Japanese Bitcoin services firm Coincheck today announced “Coincheck Denki“, a service allowing local users to pay utility bills with bitcoin. Also read: Spells of Genesis Game Resets for Further Development Furthermore, bitcoin users will actually save money — up to 4%-6% for “heavy users”. Even lighter users can save on their bills, Coincheck said. Users will

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A Decentralized World Has No Kings

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 25. 18:00

A Decentralized World Has No Kings

There are many forms of activism in this world. Many people see how corrupt the world can be and want things to change. Currently, there is a significant movement towards more autonomy. While this movement is small compared to the majority who can’t imagine a freer society, our world will gradually find its way there in a decentralized manner.

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A Controversial Bitcoin Alternative is Seeking a Comeback

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 25. 17:53

A Controversial Bitcoin Alternative is Seeking a Comeback A controversial bitcoin alternative that offers owners and miners a choice of block size may be making a comeback.

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Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 25. 15:49

Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand Lead developer of Drop Zone Chris DeRose argues that ICOs are little more than rebranded altcoins and come with similar risks.

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Spells of Genesis Game Resets for Further Development

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 25. 15:00

Spells of Genesis Game Resets for Further Development

The popular blockchain-based trading card game Spells of Genesis (SoG) has just announced a game reset. After last week’s soft-launch, the game started over on Thursday and all game players began a fresh new experience. Also read: Gaming on the Blockchain: The Transition to Decentralized Play Systems Spells of Genesis Resets Following Soft Launch EverdreamSoft explained the purpose of the

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SIX Securities Brings Blockchain Roadmap to Switzerland

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 25. 12:00

SIX Securities Brings Blockchain Roadmap to Switzerland

Post-trade infrastructure operator SIX Securities Services has announced a partnership with blockchain provider Digital Asset Holdings. The two firms plan to develop a blockchain-based proof-of-concept, demonstrating its commercial viability. Also Read: Blockchain Will Transform the Agriculture Industry SIX Securities and Digital Asset Bring Blockchain to the Swiss Financial Landscape SIX Securities is one of Europe’s leading post-trade service

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Winter is Coming: Bitcoin Mining for Heat (And Profit)

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 24. 20:30

Winter is Coming: Bitcoin Mining for Heat (And Profit) Winter is coming... So does it make sense to use bitcoin miners to subsidise your heating costs? CoinDesk investigates.

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Chicago Students Get Free BTC For Educational Purposes

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 24. 18:25

Chicago Students Get Free BTC For Educational Purposes

The Blockchain Education Network (BEN) has announced a Bitcoin airdrop to four Chicago Universities today. This year BEN’s “Back-to-School Blockchain Initiative” has spread to more cities than ever before to show students the power of cryptocurrency. Also read: UCL to Hold Writing Competition on Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptography Chicago College Students Get A Free Taste of Bitcoin The

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Trump Vs Clinton: Bitcoin Illiteracy in 2016 Presidential Election

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 24. 18:00

Trump Vs Clinton: Bitcoin Illiteracy in 2016 Presidential Election

U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain clueless about the latest technological innovations, such as: artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and one of the biggest inventions ever, Bitcoin. These innovations are the very technologies currently transforming human civilization.  Also Read: Blockchain Will Transform the Agriculture Industry However, alarmingly, the two major candidates

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The Looming War for Blockchain Patents

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 24. 14:40

The Looming War for Blockchain Patents There’s a patent land grab developing that could potentially make doing business more challenging for blockchain startups.

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Ripple: New Banking Group Is First Blockchain-Based Settlement Network

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 24. 12:00

Ripple: New Banking Group Is First Blockchain-Based Settlement Network

Ripple has formed a six-bank Global Payments Steering Group (GPSG), calling it “the first interbank group for global payments based on distributed financial technology.” Also read: Canadian Bank, Ripple and SAP Send First Int’ Blockchain Payment A New SWIFT Challenger Although the announcement does not mention it explicitly, the new network is a potential challenger

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GFT Testing Blockchain Bank Integration Through Google Cloud

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 24. 01:00

GFT Testing Blockchain Bank Integration Through Google Cloud

GFT Technologies, an IT service provider for the banking industry, has revealed it will be testing blockchain technology on Google’s Cloud Platform.   Also read: Jaxx to Add Litecoin to Mobile Wallet Despite Apple ‘Blacklist’ Issues GFT Believes Google’s Cloud Service Will Help Them Promote Distributed Ledger Tech The Stuttgart-based GFT is an IT provider and

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Bitstamp Users Can Now Send Funds to Ledger Wallet

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 23. 20:42

Bitstamp Users Can Now Send Funds to Ledger Wallet

Bitstamp has announced integration with the Ledger hardware wallet platform, allowing users to send their BTC directly to and from cold storage. Also read: A $99 Trezor Could Have Prevented the $70M Bitfinex Theft Bitstamp Integrates Ledger Wallet’s BOLOS Protocol This summer’s Bitfinex hack, resulting in the loss of $70 million USD in bitcoin, has shaken

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Global Banks Partner to Form Blockchain Payments Network

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 19:47

Global Banks Partner to Form Blockchain Payments Network Ripple joins with Bank of America, Santander, the Royal Bank of Canada and more to build a global blockchain steering group.

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Sberbank CEO Warns Russian Gov’t: Hands Off the Blockchain!

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 23. 18:01

Sberbank CEO Warns Russian Gov’t: Hands Off the Blockchain!

The head of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has warned that Russia risks falling behind in technological innovation if it bans virtual currencies and their underlying blockchain technology. Also read: Monero Mastercard? Wirex Bridges Altcoins with Legacy Payments Gov’t Should ‘Not Get in the Way’ It is “critically important” for the government to not get in the

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Swiss Finance Infrastructure Firm Testing Blockchain with Digital Asset

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 17:20

Swiss Finance Infrastructure Firm Testing Blockchain with Digital Asset A major financial infrastructure provider in Switzerland is developing a proof-of-concept focused on securities market infrastructure.

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Swiss Financial Infrastructure Firm Testing Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 17:20

Swiss Financial Infrastructure Firm Testing Blockchain A major financial infrastructure provider in Switzerland is developing a proof-of-concept focused on securities market infrastructure.

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Node40 Leaves Beta, Claims to Bolster Dash Governance

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 23. 15:00

Node40 Leaves Beta, Claims to Bolster Dash Governance

Blockchain service provider Node40 has announced the conclusion of its beta phase. The Albany, New York-based company hosts and assists the growing number of Dash Masternodes on the currency’s network.    Also Read: Needham Downgrades GBTC Rating, But Predicts Bitcoin Rally to $848 Node40: A Masternode Hosting Platform According to Node40, its beta phase has been successful, the

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Dutch Brothers Arrested for Stealing Electricity to Mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 23. 12:47

Dutch Brothers Arrested for Stealing Electricity to Mine Bitcoin

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Two brothers from Rotterdam have been arrested for stealing electricity to mine bitcoins. According to the Openbaar Ministerie, local police confiscated the mining equipment and 200 thousand euros. Also read: Microsoft Unveils Roadmap for ‘Bletchley’ Blockchain Project Two Brothers Allegedly Stole Electricity to Mine Bitcoin and Grow Marijuana Local reports said the two unnamed

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World's Largest Mining Company to Use Blockchain for Supply Chain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 12:01

World's Largest Mining Company to Use Blockchain for Supply Chain The world's largest mining firm as ranked by PwC intends to begin using the ethereum blockchain to improve its supply chain processes.

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China's Financial Firms Urge Regulators to Help Mature Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 06:28

China's Financial Firms Urge Regulators to Help Mature Blockchain China’s major financial institutions believe governance should not be replaced in any larger transitions to blockchain.

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Blockchain to Drive Wanxiang's $30 Billion Smart Cities Initiative

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 03:55

Blockchain to Drive Wanxiang's $30 Billion Smart Cities Initiative Auto giant Wanxiang announced today that it will be using blockchain as part of its newly announced smart cities program.

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IBM, China UnionPay Develop Blockchain Loyalty Exchange

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 03:00

IBM, China UnionPay Develop Blockchain Loyalty Exchange International Business Machines is working with a Chinese credit card company to to create a blockchain-based system for trading loyalty points.

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IBM, China UnionPay Develop Blockchain Loyalty Points Exchange

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 23. 03:00

IBM, China UnionPay Develop Blockchain Loyalty Points Exchange International Business Machines is working with a Chinese credit card company to to create a blockchain-based system for trading loyalty points.

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UCL to Hold Writing Competition on Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptography

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 23. 01:00

UCL to Hold Writing Competition on Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptography

University College London (UCL) is seeking submissions about Bitcoin and blockchain technology for its 2016 Thesis/Paper Competition.  Also read: Students at Berlin University Build Chess Game on Ethereum What UCL Wants Located in central London, UCL is the largest postgraduate institution in the country by enrollment. Its Center for Blockchain Technologies made the announcement looking for

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MineCoin ‘Central Bank’ Claims to Solve Cryptocurrency Volatility

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 22:54

MineCoin ‘Central Bank’ Claims to Solve Cryptocurrency Volatility

Disclaimer: Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product, use at your own risk. This is a Press Release. Submit yours today here! Bitcoin Press Release : Minex Ecosystem – is self-regulating financial system created for decreasing volatility and making MineCoin as a new payment unit based on blockchain technology. September 16, 2016, Kyiv, Ukraine –

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New Lawsuit Filed Against Bitcoin Wallet Xapo Founder

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 22:10

New Lawsuit Filed Against Bitcoin Wallet Xapo Founder Online identity company Lifelock has filed another lawsuit against bitcoin wallet startup Xapo founder Wences Casares.

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New Lawsuit Filed Against Xapo Founder Wences Casares

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 22:10

New Lawsuit Filed Against Xapo Founder Wences Casares Online identity company Lifelock has filed another lawsuit against bitcoin wallet startup Xapo founder Wences Casares.

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Needham Downgrades GBTC Rating, But Predicts Bitcoin Rally to $848

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 21:04

Needham Downgrades GBTC Rating, But Predicts Bitcoin Rally to $848

Needham & Company has revised its bitcoin price projection as well as its outlook on the Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTCQX: GBTC). The firm sees improvement in bitcoin’s fundamentals, but not in GBTC, downgrading the firm’s rating from “Buy” to “Hold.” Also read: Genesis Trading and Bitcoin Investment Trust ordered to pay disgorgement to SEC  Needham Sees

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At Ethereum Mega-Event, the 'Church of Vitalik' Sobers Up

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 20:20

At Ethereum Mega-Event, the 'Church of Vitalik' Sobers Up At Devcon2, the Ethereum community's strengths and limitations were on display.

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Roger Ver Sues Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin For $570k

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 18:57

Roger Ver Sues Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin For $570k In the latest round of a long-standing feud, bitcoin investor Roger Ver is suing bitcoin exchange OkCoin for $570,000.

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Bitcoin: A Legitimate Cure for a Broken Money System

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 18:00

Bitcoin: A Legitimate Cure for a Broken Money System

When Satoshi created Bitcoin, it was a revolutionary concept. The idea was so innovative it has spurred a constellation of alternative cryptocurrencies and blockchain protocols. However, some of these distributed ledger concepts are no more than hype and illusionary technologies. Also Read: Bitcoin: The Most Immutable Ledger of Them All Bitcoin’s Birth and Projects That Followed When

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Symbiont Showcases Blockchain Catastrophe Swaps to Insurance Execs

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 15:50

Symbiont Showcases Blockchain Catastrophe Swaps to Insurance Execs Blockchain startup Symbiont has demonstrated a self-executing catastrophe swap smart contract on a platform designed for a wide-range of industries.

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Monero Mastercard? Wirex Bridges Altcoins with Legacy Payments

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 15:15

Monero Mastercard? Wirex Bridges Altcoins with Legacy Payments

Wirex users can now fund Mastercard debit cards with Ethereum, as well as two dozen other cryptocurrencies. Also read: Microsoft Unveils Roadmap for ‘Bletchley’ Blockchain Project Not Just a Bitcoin Mastercard ShapeShift.io, an instant digital asset exchange for Bitcoin and other blockchain tokens, has announced an API integration with Wirex, a London-based service that bridges

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UK Government Seeks Distributed Ledger Projects in £15 Million Competition

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 15:01

UK Government Seeks Distributed Ledger Projects in £15 Million Competition The UK Government has launched a new technology competition inviting submissions related to distributed ledger technology.

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Unsung to ‘Hack Hunger’ With New iOS App

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 12:00

Unsung to ‘Hack Hunger’ With New iOS App

Unsung.org has just announced the release of its iOS app on October 21. Jason King, founder of the “hunger hacking” platform, says he’s thrilled to bring the app to the masses. Also read: Anonymous Donor Gives 38 Bitcoins to African Water Project Unsung Aims To Hack More Hunger 49 million people across the U.S. go without food

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Bank Tech Provider Sinodata Calls for Blockchain Collaborations

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 22. 11:49

Bank Tech Provider Sinodata Calls for Blockchain Collaborations Bank technology provider Sinodata is seeking to collaborate with blockchain startups.

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Bitcoin.com Podcast: Charles Lee, Litecoin Creator

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 02:23

Bitcoin.com Podcast: Charles Lee, Litecoin Creator

In the latest Bitcoin.com Podcast, host Gavin Knight chats with Litecoin creator and head of GDAX exchange Charles Lee about his plans for Litecoin and experiences in the cryptocurrency world. Also read: Historic Day For Bitcoin As Bitcoin.com Pool Starts Mining In the interview, Lee reveals he started Litecoin as a fun project and never expected

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Bitcoin Classic: Transaction Malleability Solved With ‘TransFlex’?

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 22. 01:01

Bitcoin Classic: Transaction Malleability Solved With ‘TransFlex’?

The Bitcoin Classic team has announced the release of Bitcoin Classic 1.2 beta on GitHub, a release that will include a whole host of new features like TransFlex, which, according to the announcement, will solve transaction malleability problems. Also read: Jaxx to Add Litecoin to Mobile Wallet Despite Apple ‘Blacklist’ Issues Bitcoin Classic Tackles Transaction Malleability

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Jaxx to Add Litecoin to Mobile Wallet Despite Apple ‘Blacklist’ Issues

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 21. 22:15

Jaxx to Add Litecoin to Mobile Wallet Despite Apple ‘Blacklist’ Issues

The popular, multi-cryptocurrency wallet application Jaxx has just revealed that it will integrate Litecoin. Toronto-based Decentral details that the fourth-most valuable digital currency will be added to all nine Jaxx platforms this October. Also read: Coinbase’s GDAX Exchange Adds Litecoin, Price Spikes 10% Due to Customer Demand, Jaxx Wallet Adds Litecoin This move comes in response

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Brothers Face Jail Time for Allegedly Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 22:12

Brothers Face Jail Time for Allegedly Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins Two brothers in the Netherlands face months in prison after allegedly siphoning power to fuel a small bitcoin mining operation.

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Brothers Face Jail Time for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 22:12

Brothers Face Jail Time for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins Two brothers in the Netherlands face months in prison after allegedly siphoning power to fuel a small bitcoin mining operation.

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Microsoft Unveils Roadmap for ‘Bletchley’ Blockchain Project

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 21. 18:00

Microsoft Unveils Roadmap for ‘Bletchley’ Blockchain Project

During Blockchain Week in Shanghai, tech giant Microsoft revealed its roadmap for the Bletchley Blockchain Project. The announcement was introduced by Marley Gray, the program manager of Azure’s blockchain engineering team.    Also read: Microsoft & IBM Declare Blockchain Open for Business Microsoft’s Bletchley and Cryptlet Roadmap Project Bletchley wants to start harnessing the power of

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Blockchain Smart Contracts Need a New Kind of Due Diligence

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 16:33

Blockchain Smart Contracts Need a New Kind of Due Diligence Two legal experts argue that we need enhanced due diligence before smart contract transactions are written in "blockchain stone".

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China’s Increasing Debt Burden Could Affect the Bitcoin Economy

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 21. 15:00

China’s Increasing Debt Burden Could Affect the Bitcoin Economy

According to the Bank for International Settlements’ credit-to-GDP gap, China could be dangerously close to a banking crisis that could threaten the future growth of the entire economy. Also read: Historic Day for Bitcoin as Bitcoin.com Pool Starts Mining Is China’s Debt-driven Economy on an Unsustainable Path? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a widely-respected financial

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Winklevoss Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Bitcoin Auctions

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 14:00

Winklevoss Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Bitcoin Auctions Gemini Trading, the bitcoin and ethereum exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is set to host its first bitcoin auction.

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Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Auctions

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 14:00

Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Auctions Gemini Trading, the bitcoin and ethereum exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is set to host its first bitcoin auction.

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Asset Managers Expect to Be Using Blockchain in Five Years

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 13:38

Asset Managers Expect to Be Using Blockchain in Five Years A new survey has found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of asset managers expect to using blockchain technology within the next five years.

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WINGS: The New DAO on the Block Says it Won’t Fail Like Slock.it

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 21. 12:00

WINGS: The New DAO on the Block Says it Won’t Fail Like Slock.it

In the wake of the Etherum-based Slock.it DAO’s catastrophic failure, new project Wings thinks it can make a DAO that is both better and more secure. Also read: Bitmain CEO: Bitcoin Can Advance China’s Economy in a Big Way WINGS: A New DAO Instead of a “simple” venture capital platform, Wings provides a forecasting service. With this service,

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Historic Day For Bitcoin As Bitcoin.com Pool Starts Mining

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 21. 11:54

Historic Day For Bitcoin As Bitcoin.com Pool Starts Mining

Bitcoin is about to change for the better – Bitcoin.com’s own mining pool mined its first block today, running software that allows miners and nodes to set their own block sizes. Also read: ‘Bitcoin Unlimited’ Reveals $500k Donation, Formal US Registration First Block Mined Today The Bitcoin.com pool mined its first block, block 430757, on Wednesday September 21,

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Thomson Reuters Presents New Ethereum Blockchain Research

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 07:49

Thomson Reuters Presents New Ethereum Blockchain Research Thomson Reuters scientist Dr Tim Nugent detailed the company's ethereum research efforts at Devcon2 today.

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Thomson Reuters Demos New Ethereum Blockchain Use Cases

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 07:49

Thomson Reuters Demos New Ethereum Blockchain Use Cases Thomson Reuters scientist Dr Tim Nugent detailed the company's ethereum research efforts at Devcon2 today.

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Microsoft Bletchley Blockchain Project Enters Next Phase

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 02:30

Microsoft Bletchley Blockchain Project Enters Next Phase Microsoft unveiled a new version of its consortium blockchain software Bletchley today.

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Microsoft's Bletchley Blockchain Project Enters Next Phase

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 21. 02:30

Microsoft's Bletchley Blockchain Project Enters Next Phase Microsoft unveiled a new version of its consortium blockchain software Bletchley today.

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Accenture to Debut “Editable” Blockchain Next Week

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 21. 01:00

Accenture to Debut “Editable” Blockchain Next Week

Global professional services group Accenture has announced a prototype that they call an “editable blockchain.” The firm says the concept addresses immutability concerns and the right to be forgotten laws. Also read: Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue Accenture Editable Blockchains Preferred By Banks Last week, an executive from Accenture described Bitcoin’s

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Blockchain Revolution Won't Happen 'Any Time Soon', Says Bank of England Official

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 21:05

Blockchain Revolution Won't Happen 'Any Time Soon', Says Bank of England Official A senior Bank of England official doesn’t believe widespread blockchain adoption will happen anytime soon.

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Blockchain Revolution Won't Happen 'Soon', Says Bank of England

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 21:05

Blockchain Revolution Won't Happen 'Soon', Says Bank of England A senior Bank of England official doesn’t believe widespread blockchain adoption will happen anytime soon.

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‘No More Ransom’: A Summer Ransomware Project by Tech Security Giants

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 20. 21:00

‘No More Ransom’: A Summer Ransomware Project by Tech Security Giants

Europol, the Dutch national police, McAfee, Intel Security and Kaspersky Labs have spent this past summer helping victims of ransomware. Calling themselves the “No More Ransom Project,” the group helps people learn about ransomware and how to prevent it, as well as offering tools to help victims recover lost data.  Also read: OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running on Tor Network

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State Street Tests Blockchain for Tracking Investment Transactions

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 19:20

State Street Tests Blockchain for Tracking Investment Transactions State Street is working on a new blockchain project aimed at cataloging transactions tied to investment assets.

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State Street Tests Blockchain for Investment Tracking

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 19:20

State Street Tests Blockchain for Investment Tracking State Street is working on a new blockchain project aimed at cataloging transactions tied to investment assets.

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JPMorgan Seeks Faster Settlement Times in Blockchain Trials

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 18:12

JPMorgan Seeks Faster Settlement Times in Blockchain Trials A JPMorgan executive says the multinational bank still has a long way to go to meet its blockchain objectives.

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‘Facebook-Killer’ Synereo Raises $2M in First Six Hours of Crowdsale

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 20. 18:00

‘Facebook-Killer’ Synereo Raises $2M in First Six Hours of Crowdsale

Synereo, a new social platform with ambitions to “decentralize the web,” has launched its second crowdsale, raising almost $2 million USD in the first six hours. Also read: ‘Yours Network’ to Use Bitcoin in Competition Against Steemit $2 Million Raised and Counting The Tel-Aviv-based startup aims to be more than just a decentralized version of Facebook. Synereo said

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Bitmain CEO: Bitcoin Can Advance China’s Economy in a Big Way

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 20. 15:48

Bitmain CEO: Bitcoin Can Advance China’s Economy in a Big Way

Bitcoin and blockchain are going mainstream in China. As a sign, a major fintech forum in Shanghai recently invited Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu to talk about its role in transforming finance and China’s economy. Also read: Purse and Unocoin Partner to ‘Drive Indian Bitcoin Adoption’ The event attracted dozens of media representatives, while over 300 financial industry participants also watched

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Nasdaq Veteran Joins Ethereum Foundation as Security Lead

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 13:45

Nasdaq Veteran Joins Ethereum Foundation as Security Lead Nasdaq information security specialist Martin Holst Swende has officially joined the Ethereum Foundation as its full-time security lead.

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New York Judge Classifies Bitcoin As Money

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 20. 12:00

New York Judge Classifies Bitcoin As Money

On September 19 U.S. Federal Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan declared Bitcoin is money. The judgment follows the recent Florida ruling in which the Judge decided the opposite — that Bitcoin is not money. The decisions in both states show U.S. officials don’t see eye to eye on classifiying cryptocurrency. Also read: Bitcoin Legislation Coming to Florida

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Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Permissioned Blockchain Progress

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 11:22

Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Permissioned Blockchain Progress David Treat, managing director and head of Accenture's capital markets blockchain practice, opines on the difficulties of immutability.

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Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Blockchain Progress

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 11:22

Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Blockchain Progress David Treat, managing director and head of Accenture's capital markets blockchain practice, opines on the difficulties of immutability.

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7 Financial Firms Test Blockchain for Data Management

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 10:28

7 Financial Firms Test Blockchain for Data Management Credit Suisse, Citi and HSBC are among seven financial firms to participate in a blockchain data management trial.

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Santander Vies to Become First Bank to Issue Cash on Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 05:43

Santander Vies to Become First Bank to Issue Cash on Blockchain Spanish banking giant Santander is working on a project that explores how it could digitize customer cash using the public ethereum blockchain.

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Cash Culture: Bitcoin Is a Savior in a World that Demonizes ‘Big Bills’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 20. 04:42

Cash Culture: Bitcoin Is a Savior in a World that Demonizes ‘Big Bills’

Harvard Public Policy professor Kenneth Rogoff might be a world-renowned economist, but he’s dead wrong on banning cash. Or, as he prefers, getting rid of ‘big bills’ like $50s and $100s. Even if his opinions on cash prevail, though, there is one form of cash he can never ban: Bitcoin. Also read: Purse and Unocoin Partner

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Bitcoin.com Podcast: New Host, New Episodes

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 20. 02:15

Bitcoin.com Podcast: New Host, New Episodes

In the latest Bitcoin.com Podcast, new hosts Gavin Knight and Stephen Polsky chat with Monero project leader Riccardo Spagni (a.k.a. “Fluffypony”) about block sizes, the future of cryptocurrency privacy and why he doesn’t care about markets. Also read: Purse and Unocoin Partner to ‘Drive Indian Bitcoin Adoption’ Gavin and Fluffypony talk Monero Spagni said he became interested in

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US Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in Trial

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 01:19

US Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in Trial A federal judge in New York has ruled that bitcoin constitutes a form of money.

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Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in US Trial

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 20. 01:19

Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin is Money in US Trial A federal judge in New York has ruled that bitcoin constitutes a form of money.

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Purse and Unocoin Partner to ‘Drive Indian Bitcoin Adoption’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 19. 23:52

Purse and Unocoin Partner to ‘Drive Indian Bitcoin Adoption’

Bitcoin shopping platform Purse.io today announced a partnership with leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin. Bitcoiners can use Purse to get 15-22 percent discounts on Amazon.in. Also Read: Unocoin Expands, Wants to ‘Take Bitcoin to Billions’ Purse and Unocoin Want to Encourage More Indian Bitcoin Use Bitcoin use in India is growing rapidly, so Purse wants Indian residents to take advantage of

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Bank of England Considers Blockchain Compatibility for Settlement Service

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 20:14

Bank of England Considers Blockchain Compatibility for Settlement Service The UK’s central bank said last week that it wants its next-generation settlement system to be blockchain-compatible.

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IBM Tests Smart Contract Prototype With Mitsubishi UFJ

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 19. 19:26

IBM Tests Smart Contract Prototype With Mitsubishi UFJ

Multinational technology company IBM has recently announced a blockchain collaboration with the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU). As part of this partnership, the two plan to research the execution of contracts between companies using blockchain technology. Also read: OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running on Tor Network Blockchain-Based Automated Agreements Between Both Companies The two firms plan on

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Bitcoin Price Still Bruised After Bitfinex Hack

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 19:21

Bitcoin Price Still Bruised After Bitfinex Hack Bitcoin suffered a black eye in August because of the Bitfinex hack, but the digital currency quickly mounted a recovery.

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BNP Paribas Announces New Mini-Bond Blockchain Platform

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 19. 16:32

BNP Paribas Announces New Mini-Bond Blockchain Platform

French multinational financial services company BNP Paribas is building a new blockchain platform to allow private companies to issue mini-bonds — short-term debt instruments issued by private companies to investors. Also read: BNP Paribas Launches First American Blockchain ‘Bizhackathon’  BNP Paribas Announces Newest Initiative The bank’s custody arm, BNP Paribas Securities Services, is leading the new

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Hyperledger Director Draws Dividing Line With 'Umbrella' Statement

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 15:10

Hyperledger Director Draws Dividing Line With 'Umbrella' Statement The new director of blockchain consortium Hyperleder lays out plans going forward and makes clear that competitors will be expected to cooperate.

Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling is No Joke at Devcon Keynote

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 13:52

Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling is No Joke at Devcon Keynote Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin gave a lengthy speech at Devcon2 this week focused on efforts to scale the protocol.

Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling Vision is No Joke

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 13:52

Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling Vision is No Joke Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin gave a lengthy speech at Devcon2 this week focused on efforts to scale the protocol.

Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 11:15

Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives One-third of ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' of protocols may soon pass a key milestone.

French Bank BNP is Testing Blockchain for Mini-Bonds

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 19. 05:37

French Bank BNP is Testing Blockchain for Mini-Bonds BNP Paribas has announced its latest blockchain project will focus on 'mini-bonds' for small investors.

Quantum Computing: The Answer to Bitcoin Mining Centralization?

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 19. 01:00

Quantum Computing: The Answer to Bitcoin Mining Centralization?

The quantity of energy Bitcoin mining consumes, and the related detrimental impact on the environment, is of great concern. Specifically, electricity continues to make up the largest cost associated with Bitcoin mining. Thanks to advances in quantum computing research, reductions in energy consumption and costs might be just around the corner. Also Read: NIST Starts Developing

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Dark Net Market Vendors Reveal Their Day-to-Day Lives on Reddit

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 18. 21:00

Dark Net Market Vendors Reveal Their Day-to-Day Lives on Reddit

The subject of Dark Net Markets (DNM) is considered taboo, and people often wonder how these markets operate from the inside. So, on September 16, a person decided to ask on the subreddit r/darknetmarkets what a day in the life of a DNM vendor was like. A few vendors decided to share their personal anecdotes on life

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9 Must-Watch Talks at Ethereum's Big Developer Event

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 18. 18:53

9 Must-Watch Talks at Ethereum's Big Developer Event Heading to Devcon2 yourself or watching the livestream? Here’s our round-up of the events on our schedule.

ZCoin Launching Soon: Promises Full, Untraceable Anonymity

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 18. 16:55

ZCoin Launching Soon: Promises Full, Untraceable Anonymity

When it comes to privacy in the vast realm of digital currencies, non-traceable software is a big deal. On September 25, ZCoin will launch the first cryptocurrency that utilizes the Zerocoin protocol, which promises full anonymity on the blockchain. Also read: OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running on Tor Network A Cryptocurrency Using Zero-Knowledge Cryptographic Proofs Is Coming Soon

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Bitcoin and the Brave Future of Browsers

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 18. 16:17

Bitcoin and the Brave Future of Browsers A new bitcoin-powered browser called Brave promises to bring users a more private, ad-free Internet experience, and boost income for web publishers.

Bitcoin Salary Startup Nominated for Innovation Award

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 18. 12:00

Bitcoin Salary Startup Nominated for Innovation Award

Australian Bitcoin salary company Get Paid In Bitcoin is competing for an “Innovative Startup” award in its home state, Tasmania. Voting is now underway. Also read: Self-Driving Cars Don’t Need Uber, They Need Digital Cash GPIB is nominated in the Innovative Startup category at the Innovative Tasmania Awards 2016. Voting for the awards, which are part of a

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Overstock’s TØ to Issue First Public Blockchain Equities

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2016. Sep. 18. 04:54

Overstock’s TØ to Issue First Public Blockchain Equities

Overstock.com’s blockchain-based trading startup, TØ, has announced its partnership with the Keystone Capital Corporation. The collaboration marks the first public issuance of blockchain equities. Also read: Overstock.com to Take the Bitcoin Blockchain Public in ‘Matter of Weeks’ Keystone Capital and TØ’s Public Blockchain Equities On September 14, Overstock’s TØ was selected by Keystone Capital Corporation to use

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Bitfinex Issues Hack Repayment Plan Update

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2016. Sep. 18. 00:00

Bitfinex Issues Hack Repayment Plan Update Bitfinex has announced two ways for account holders to exchange their BFX tokens for a beneficial interest in Bitfinex parent firm, iFinex Inc.

Bitfinex Issues Bitcoin Hack Repayment Plan Update

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 18. 00:00

Bitfinex Issues Bitcoin Hack Repayment Plan Update Bitfinex has announced two ways for account holders to exchange their BFX tokens for a beneficial interest in Bitfinex parent firm, iFinex Inc.

How Ethereum's Wallets Are Evolving

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 17. 18:08

How Ethereum's Wallets Are Evolving Ethereum was built using different consensus rules than bitcoin, so wallets also need to function in an alternative way. But what are the options?

OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running Tor Network

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 17. 16:00

OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running Tor Network

OpenBazaar has just run the first successful test on its upcoming version 2.0, designed to run on the Tor privacy network. Also read: Etsy’s Payment Problems Are OpenBazaar’s Opportunity OpenBazaar on Tor Developer Chris Pacia connected to OpenBazaar over Tor using an alpha version of the upcoming v2.0 software in his lab. This version of OpenBazaar is not complete, and

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OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running on Tor Network

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 17. 16:00

OpenBazaar 2.0 Now Running on Tor Network

OpenBazaar has just run the first successful test on its upcoming version 2.0, designed to run on the Tor privacy network. Also read: Etsy’s Payment Problems Are OpenBazaar’s Opportunity OpenBazaar on Tor Developer Chris Pacia connected to OpenBazaar over Tor using an alpha version of the upcoming v2.0 software in his lab. This version of OpenBazaar is not complete, and

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The Upside of the Internet: Defending Bitcoin's 'Downside'

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 17. 15:45

The Upside of the Internet: Defending Bitcoin's 'Downside' BlockCypher's Josh Cincinnati critiques a recent NYTimes article that suggested bitcoin's immutable ledger of transactions is its weakness.

Ripple Secures $55M in Funding From Legacy Institutions

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 17. 12:00

Ripple Secures $55M in Funding From Legacy Institutions

San Francisco-based Ripple announced it has received $55 million in a Series B funding round. The capital injection makes the startup one of the largest funded blockchain-based projects in the industry. Also read: New Santander App Combines Ripple & ApplePay $55 Million Gives Ripple Labs ‘Tons of Runway’ The permissioned blockchain has continued to make progress since

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Economists Have Admitted a Mistake That Could Change How We View Capitalism

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 17. 01:14

Economists Have Admitted a Mistake That Could Change How We View Capitalism

The “elephant chart.” It has been used since 2012 to explain how capitalism causes income inequality, which in turn has been a top political issue, picked apart, dramatized and demonized by social justice warriors for years. It turns out that that chart was wrong, and economists are back to square one in explaining income equality. Also

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‘Keys to the Kingdom’: Ulbricht Defense Slams Court in Latest Brief

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 16. 23:07

‘Keys to the Kingdom’: Ulbricht Defense Slams Court in Latest Brief

The defense team for Ross Ulbricht recently filed a reply brief in the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, in addition to the original appeal. Both Ulbricht’s family and defense attorney Joshua Dratel believe the Silk Road founder received an unfair trial for multiple reasons. Also read: In Depth Interview With Lyn Ulbricht: Family, Activism, and

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Does the Original Bitcoin Wallet Still Matter?

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 16. 18:40

Does the Original Bitcoin Wallet Still Matter? The descendant of Satoshi's original bitcoin wallet is still available today, and continuing to see upgrades.

Self-Driving Cars Don’t Need Uber, They Need Digital Cash

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 16. 18:00

Self-Driving Cars Don’t Need Uber, They Need Digital Cash

By combining bleeding-edge technologies like Bitcoin, smart-contracts and the self-driving car, ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft could become obsolete as payment intermediaries. Also read: Ethereum’s Blockchain ‘Makes Most Sense’ for ‘Gamified’ Ride-Sharing Uber Testing Self-Driving Cars Everyone’s excited about Uber’s latest pilot program to test self-driving vehicles in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. But the dirty little secret

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Making Sense of Blockchain's Summer of Stupid (On Perfect Illusions)

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 16. 16:00

Making Sense of Blockchain's Summer of Stupid (On Perfect Illusions) What do we make of the blockchain's confounding summer of 2016? CoinDesk's Pete Rizzo attempts to explain.

German Energy Giant Now Accepts Bitcoin for Utility Bills

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 16. 15:56

German Energy Giant Now Accepts Bitcoin for Utility Bills

Customers of one of Germany’s largest energy providers Enercity can now pay their electricity bills with bitcoin, the company announced today. Also read: KPMG Collaborates with Microsoft to Offer Blockchain Services Hanover Residents Can Pay Utility Bills With Bitcoin Enercity provides both the public and industry with electricity, gas, district heating, and drinking water. One of

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Bank of Tokyo is Planning to Use Blockchain for Contract Management

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 16. 14:50

Bank of Tokyo is Planning to Use Blockchain for Contract Management Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) intends to begin managing its contracts on a blockchain-based platform.

Overstock: Broker-Dealer Deal Will Open Blockchain Securities Floodgates

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 16. 14:00

Overstock: Broker-Dealer Deal Will Open Blockchain Securities Floodgates Overstock subsidiary tØ signs its first broker-dealer, Keystone Capital, in its ongoing effort to build a blockchain post-trade solution.

Overstock: Broker-Dealer Deal Will Open Blockchain Floodgates

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 16. 14:00

Overstock: Broker-Dealer Deal Will Open Blockchain Floodgates Overstock subsidiary tØ signs its first broker-dealer, Keystone Capital, in its ongoing effort to build a blockchain post-trade solution.

Life in the Bitcoin.com Bus: An Interview With Catherine Bleish

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 16. 12:00

Life in the Bitcoin.com Bus: An Interview With Catherine Bleish

Bitcoin.com chatted with Catherine Bleish, who embarked on the Dash Across America Tour on the Bitcoin.com Bus. Bleish gave us an inside look at her family’s travels, where they used cryptocurrency as their only means of funding the trip. The tour was a great success and managed to show thousands of people the benefits of decentralization, unschooling, and our favorite cryptocurrency

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Vitalik Buterin to Debut Ethereum Scaling Paper at Devcon

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 21:37

Vitalik Buterin to Debut Ethereum Scaling Paper at Devcon Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin will present a new version of his 'mauve paper' at Devcon next week.

Bio-Implantable Bitcoin Wallets Becoming a Popular Storage Solution

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 15. 21:00

Bio-Implantable Bitcoin Wallets Becoming a Popular Storage Solution

Making a bitcoin payment with a body part may not be too unusual in the future.  Also Read: Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue At this year’s Black Sea Summit in Kiev, an NFC, bio-implantable chip was demonstrated to attendees. The presentation of the Dangerous things xNT Implant showed how the product

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Australia to Lead International Blockchain Standards Effort

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 20:17

Australia to Lead International Blockchain Standards Effort A major standards body has created a technical committee for blockchain and put Australia in charge of the effort.

Blockchain Veterans Unveil Secure Smart Contracts Framework

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 19:04

Blockchain Veterans Unveil Secure Smart Contracts Framework Two notable blockchain developers are releasing an open-source smart contract security tool.

KPMG Collaborates with Microsoft to Offer Blockchain Services

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 15. 18:30

KPMG Collaborates with Microsoft to Offer Blockchain Services

One of the “Big Four” auditors, KPMG, announced that it has launched “Digital Ledger Services” in collaboration with Microsoft.  Also read: PwC: Blockchains Could Save Reinsurance Industry $10 Billion  Saving Costs Utilizing blockchain technology, this comprehensive suite of services reportedly provides financial services companies with faster and more secure transactions, streamlined and automated back office operations, and

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New Blockchain 'Alliance' Forms in Shanghai

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 17:15

New Blockchain 'Alliance' Forms in Shanghai A new group focused on promoting blockchain tech within the city of Shanghai’s business and technology sectors has been established.

Anonymous Donor Gives 38 Bitcoins to African Water Project

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 15. 16:44

Anonymous Donor Gives 38 Bitcoins to African Water Project

Bitcoin proponents were thrilled to hear that the Water Project recently received an anonymous donation of 38 bitcoins —  worth $23,000 USD at press time. The charity doesn’t know who sent the funds, but they are very grateful, as the money will go towards providing clean water and sanitation facilities to an entire school. Also read: BitGive:

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Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 14:59

Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions.

'Big Four' Firm KPMG Talks New Blockchain Services Suite

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 13:11

'Big Four' Firm KPMG Talks New Blockchain Services Suite KPMG has launched a suite of tools designed to help banks build with blockchain in a compliant way.

Sydney Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain to Fight ASX Monopoly

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 15. 11:15

Sydney Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain to Fight ASX Monopoly The Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) is moving forward with a plan to use blockchain to instantly settle and clear transactions.

Bio-Implantable Bitcoin Wallets Becoming a Popular Storage Solution

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 15. 05:06

Bio-Implantable Bitcoin Wallets Becoming a Popular Storage Solution

Making a bitcoin payment with a body part may not be too unusual in the future.  Also Read: Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue At this year’s Black Sea Summit in Kiev, an NFC, bio-implantable chip was demonstrated to attendees. The presentation of the Dangerous things xNT Implant showed how the product

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Steemit to Hold First-Ever Public Event in Amsterdam

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 15. 01:08

Steemit to Hold First-Ever Public Event in Amsterdam

On November 11-13, the popular blockchain-based social media platform Steemit will hold its first public event in Amsterdam. The conference is expected to host over 200 participants and is organized by Roeland Landegent, a Steem developer and entrepreneur. Also read: Apple iMessage to Feature Circle’s Bitcoin Wallet in New Update SteemFest to Bring ‘Steemians’ Together in

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TØ Enlists New Broker-Dealer for Blockchain Trading Platform

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 22:41

TØ Enlists New Broker-Dealer for Blockchain Trading Platform Overstock subsidiary tØ has partnered with a new broker-dealer as part of its bid to launch a blockchain trading platform.

KeepKey Partners With Retailers Across 11 Countries to Expand Sales

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 14. 21:00

KeepKey Partners With Retailers Across 11 Countries to Expand Sales

Bitcoin hardware wallet manufacturer KeepKey has just announced its global sales expansion. The company has partnered with trusted retailers to allow local distribution of their flagship cold storage product in 11 countries across the globe. Also read: The OpenDime ‘Bitcoin Stick’ Review KeepKey Teams Up With Global Retailers The KeepKey hardware wallet has become a popular

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On High Seas of Bitcoin Trading, Whales Still Make Waves

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 19:37

On High Seas of Bitcoin Trading, Whales Still Make Waves Over the last few weeks, market analysts have repeatedly cited a single trader when explaining sizeable fluctuations in bitcoin prices.

Facebook Allows In-App Payments to Messenger Chat Bots

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 14. 18:00

Facebook Allows In-App Payments to Messenger Chat Bots

Facebook announced that its Messenger users will be able to pay chat bots directly from the app, without having to launch third-party websites. Also read: Apple Approves Three More Cryptocurrencies for iOS App Store US-based Messenger users can already send payments to each other within the app. Until now, however, it wasn’t available for making

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ItBit Rebrands as Paxos Amid Blockchain Pivot

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 15:33

ItBit Rebrands as Paxos Amid Blockchain Pivot Blockchain startup itBit has taken steps to reorganize its corporate assets.

Blockchain: Money Conference, Interview With Moe Levin

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 14. 15:00

Blockchain: Money Conference, Interview With Moe Levin

On November 6-7 Bitcoin.com is holding our Blockchain: Money conference in London. Since we announced the event, we have revealed a multitude of well-known industry movers and shakers to speak at the event. This includes developers from the Bitcoin and Blockchain landscape, and executives from the finance industry. Additionally, Blockchain: Money is offering free exhibition space for

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Preparing for a Bitcoin Hard Fork

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 14:20

Preparing for a Bitcoin Hard Fork Amid controversy, bitcoin developers see a need to begin researching more drastic technical changes to the network.

Congressional Proposal Seeks Blockchain Solutions for Health Fraud

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 13:34

Congressional Proposal Seeks Blockchain Solutions for Health Fraud A US congressman has proposed that the country’s administration for veterans affairs use blockchain to track medical appointments.

Can Blockchain Help America’s Veterans? One Lawmaker Thinks So

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 13:34

Can Blockchain Help America’s Veterans? One Lawmaker Thinks So A US congressman has proposed that the country’s administration for veterans affairs use blockchain to track medical appointments.

Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 14. 12:51

Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCXchange has officially closed down.

Non-Bitcoin Blockchains ‘Disrespectful to Satoshi,’ Says Sztorc

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 14. 12:00

Non-Bitcoin Blockchains ‘Disrespectful to Satoshi,’ Says Sztorc

Projects that re-invent the Bitcoin blockchain are “like adding a fifth wheel to a car” and “disrespectful to Satoshi Nakamoto,” says Hivemind and Drivechain founder Paul Sztorc. Also read: Bitcoin Maximalism Remains as Competitors Rise ‘Giant Graveyard of Projects’ The creator of the two Bitcoin sidechain projects made the remarks about non-Bitcoin blockchains in an interview

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Rising Media and 3DR Holdings Launch Inside Fintech Global Conference & Expo Series to Drive Innovation in Finance; Event to Debut in Seoul in Association with KINTEX

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 14. 03:05

Rising Media and 3DR Holdings Launch Inside Fintech Global Conference & Expo Series to Drive Innovation in Finance; Event to Debut in Seoul in Association with KINTEX

Disclaimer: The event is sponsored by and co-produced by Bitcoin.com. This is a Press Release. Submit yours today here! (Seoul, South Korea– September 13, 2016) – Rising Media, Inc. and 3DR Holdings announced the launch of a new worldwide conference series, Inside Fintech Conference & Expo, dedicated to accelerating innovation in the global financial ecosystem.  Rising Media,

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Visiting Tibet: An Inside Look at China’s Bitcoin Mining Mega-Facilities

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 14. 01:00

Visiting Tibet: An Inside Look at China’s Bitcoin Mining Mega-Facilities

Bitcoin mining in China has become more open to the media lately. A mining operation in Tibet has shared with the public how Bitcoin data facilities in their area maintain fruitful businesses. Also Read: Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue Tibet Mining Facilities Use Hydroelectric Power to Offset Costs Chinese mining

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Apple Approves Three More Cryptocurrencies for iOS App Store

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 13. 22:16

Apple Approves Three More Cryptocurrencies for iOS App Store

Tech giant Apple has been picky lately when it comes to certain cryptocurrencies. However, on September 12 the Cupertino, California-based firm revealed three more altcoins have been approved for its App Store. Also read: Apple iMessage to Feature Circle’s Bitcoin Wallet in New Update Lisk, Digicash and Steem Allowed in the App Store Apple left the crypto-community in

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Japanese ‘BitGirls’ Show Brings Blockchain Voting, Cryptocurrency to TV

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 13. 20:46

Japanese ‘BitGirls’ Show Brings Blockchain Voting, Cryptocurrency to TV

A new cryptocurrency-inspired television show called BitGirls will air on Tokyo MX TV this fall. The Japanese show features an interactive blockchain voting platform and a girl group crowdsale. Also read: Mijin Combines Permissioned Blockchains With Bitcoin Ninjas Japanese TV Show BitGirls to Air on Tokyo MX TV The first season of the show features three young women

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SEC Delays Decision on SolidX Bitcoin ETF

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 19:20

SEC Delays Decision on SolidX Bitcoin ETF The SEC has pushed back the date to approve SolidX's request to list a bitcoin ETF.

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 19:20

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF The SEC has pushed back the date to approve SolidX's request to list a bitcoin ETF.

One of Bitcoin's Biggest Miners is Launching a Second Pool

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 18:25

One of Bitcoin's Biggest Miners is Launching a Second Pool Open source. From Digital Asset to Bitmain, the two-word phrase is the blockchain rage.

PwC: Blockchains Could Save Reinsurance Industry $10 Billion

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 13. 18:00

PwC: Blockchains Could Save Reinsurance Industry $10 Billion

Multinational professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recently published a report saying blockchain technology could save reinsurance companies between $5-10 billion globally. Also read: Europol Starts Group to Study Cryptocurrency Launderers  PwC: Reducing Costs With Blockchain PwC’s research shows that blockchain solutions could reduce the processing time and cost of placement, claims, settlement and key processes

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Why the ‘Flash Boys’ Are Fighting Opaque Gold Markets With Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 15:50

Why the ‘Flash Boys’ Are Fighting Opaque Gold Markets With Blockchain "Flash Boys" stock exchange, IEX Group, has spun off Tradewind Market, that aims to use blockchain to make the gold market more transparent.

Why the 'Flash Boys' Are Fighting Opaque Gold Markets With Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 15:50

Why the 'Flash Boys' Are Fighting Opaque Gold Markets With Blockchain "Flash Boys" stock exchange, IEX Group, has spun off Tradewind Market, that aims to use blockchain to make the gold market more transparent.

Why the 'Flash Boys' Are Fighting Opaque Markets With Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 15:50

Why the 'Flash Boys' Are Fighting Opaque Markets With Blockchain "Flash Boys" stock exchange, IEX Group, has spun off Tradewind Market, that aims to use blockchain to make the gold market more transparent.

Circle Brings Blockchain Payments to iMessage With iOS 10 Update

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 15:08

Circle Brings Blockchain Payments to iMessage With iOS 10 Update Blockchain payments firm Circle has integrated with Apple iMessage as part of its iOS 10 update.

Apple Stirs Blockchain Controversy With App Store Removals

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 13:55

Apple Stirs Blockchain Controversy With App Store Removals Two digital currency apps have run into a major new roadblock: Apple's internal developer guidelines.

Bitcoin Legislation Coming to Florida This Year

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 13. 12:00

Bitcoin Legislation Coming to Florida This Year

The state of Florida has an interesting relationship with Bitcoin. The sunshine state has seen many legal cases on the subject — most notably the recent Michell Espinoza trial. Amid the proceedings, lawmakers in Florida are preparing to draft legislation that may finally recognize Bitcoin as a currency. Also read: Russian Authorities Ban LocalBitcoins, Contradicting Previous Statements

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Fight the Robot Overlords: How Bitcoin Will Save Us From A.I. Tyranny

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 13. 01:00

Fight the Robot Overlords: How Bitcoin Will Save Us From A.I. Tyranny

Robots are becoming omnipresent and progressively smarter. Furthermore, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) are helping robots become increasingly independent. Leading thinkers are worrying about ethical challenges of machines that can make their own decisions. Also read: EU’s Biggest Insurer Allianz Successfully Tests Smart Contracts Artificial Intelligence and Ethics Intelligent

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Blockchain Support Bill Passes US Congress Vote

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 00:10

Blockchain Support Bill Passes US Congress Vote The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for a national technology policy which includes language for digital currencies.

Blockchain Support Bill Passes Vote in US Congress

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 13. 00:10

Blockchain Support Bill Passes Vote in US Congress The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for a national technology policy which includes language for digital currencies.

In Race for Bitcoin Mining Profits, Fortune Favors the Old

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 12. 23:30

In Race for Bitcoin Mining Profits, Fortune Favors the Old New research has found that unless the price of bitcoin goes up, there will be little room for new miners to compete.

NFL 2016 Is Here: How to Watch Football With Bitcoin

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 12. 21:00

NFL 2016 Is Here: How to Watch Football With Bitcoin

As the new NFL season picks up, Bitcoin users now have the option to watch any game each week, for a fraction of the price. Also read: Bitcoin: The New Reality in Fantasy Sports Watching the NFL With Bitcoin NFL fans rejoice! A new season is upon us. But for many, watching their favorite teams can

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Straits Financial Accepts Bitcoin Payments for US Futures

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 12. 19:33

Straits Financial Accepts Bitcoin Payments for US Futures

Straits Financial LLC will be the first US Futures Commission to accept Bitcoin through the processing service BitPay. The firm has announced it will enable Bitcoin deposits for investments in commodity markets that include stocks, and precious metals. Also Read: Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue Straits Financial US Futures Commission

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EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 12. 17:45

EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group Europol, the European Union’s top law enforcement agency has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies.

Russian Authorities Ban LocalBitcoins, Contradicting Previous Statements

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 12. 17:31

Russian Authorities Ban LocalBitcoins, Contradicting Previous Statements

LocalBitcoins.com has been banned by the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of IT and Mass Communications, otherwise known as Roskomnadzor. After the ban went into effect, LocalBitcoins released a blog post explaining how to use the service through a VPN or the Tor browser. Also read: Russia U-Turn: Bitcoin Forex Trading to Be Legal, Mining Banned Russian Authorities

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Europol Starts Group to Study Cryptocurrency Launderers

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 12. 15:00

Europol Starts Group to Study Cryptocurrency Launderers

The European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol, announced the establishment of a working group on money laundering with digital currencies. This is a “tripartite partnership” with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the Basel Institute on Governance. Also read: EU Intellectual Property Office: Bitcoin Hinders Anti-Piracy Efforts The Aim of the Europol-Interpol Working Group The

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Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Bank Meeting

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 12. 14:31

Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Bank Meeting Sources suggest R3's fundraising could become a topic at a client meeting scheduled for London this week.

Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Meeting

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 12. 14:31

Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Meeting Sources suggest R3's fundraising could become a topic at a client meeting scheduled for London this week.

Unocoin Expands, Wants to ‘Take Bitcoin to Billions’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 12. 12:00

Unocoin Expands, Wants to ‘Take Bitcoin to Billions’

Indian bitcoin exchange Unocoin recently announced its over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace. The company, founded in 2013, has over 90 thousand customers and a growth rate of 10-20% per month. Unocoin says it is continuing its mission to bring cryptocurrency feature services to the citizens of India. Also Read: Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not

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Europol Starts Group to Study Cryptocurrency Launderers

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 12. 06:04

Europol Starts Group to Study Cryptocurrency Launderers

The European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol, announced the establishment of a working group on money laundering with digital currencies. This is a “tripartite partnership” with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the Basel Institute on Governance. Also read: EU Intellectual Property Office: Bitcoin Hinders Anti-Piracy Efforts The Aim of the Europol-Interpol Working Group The

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Shanghai Gearing up for Ethereum Devcon, Blockchain Summit

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 11. 20:59

Shanghai Gearing up for Ethereum Devcon, Blockchain Summit

The International Blockchain Week in Shanghai begins on September 19 and lasts through the 24th. This time around, the event is double-billed. Both Ethereum’s Devcon 2 and the Global Blockchain Summit will share the conference. Also read: Bitcoin.com’s ‘Blockchain: Money’ Conference is Coming to London Six Days of Blockchain Technology Hosted in Shanghai International Blockchain Week consists of

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The Trend Towards Blockchain Privacy: Zero Knowledge Proofs

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 11. 15:10

The Trend Towards Blockchain Privacy: Zero Knowledge Proofs George Samman, former CMO of Fuzo, looks at how solutions like zero knowledge proofs could preserve privacy on blockchain platforms.

Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 11. 15:00

Accenture Exec Says Bitcoin Immutability Is a Flaw, Not a Virtue

An article in the New York Times titled “Downside of Bitcoin: A Ledger That Can’t Be Corrected” has riled the crypto-community. The editorial, authored by Accenture’s Richard Lumb, claims Bitcoin’s immutability could “severely limit” its capabilities. Also Read: Bitcoin: The Most Immutable Ledger of Them All Immutability Could Be The Downfall of Bitcoin? The Accenture associate believes blockchains should be

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Tales From A Dead Man: Curtis Green on Silk Road, Ulbricht

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 11. 12:00

Tales From A Dead Man: Curtis Green on Silk Road, Ulbricht

The Silk Road trial concluded over a year ago, resulting in a double life sentence for Ross Ulbricht, the alleged ringleader and admitted creator of Silk Road. With the sentence handed down a page was turned in the digital history book of the internet. Even with the trial in the past, there are still new developments

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BoE Accelerator Will Focus On Blockchain Pilots

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 11. 00:59

BoE Accelerator Will Focus On Blockchain Pilots

The Bank of England (BoE) is ramping up its efforts to research and develop fintech and understand distributed ledger technology (DLT). During the recent launch of UK’s FinTech Accelerator program, BoE chief cashier Victoria Cleland discussed the firm’s technology options with blockchain protocol.   Also read: Bank of England: Digital Currency Can Raise GDP ‘By Almost 3%’

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Liftoff: How a Traditional ETF Can Send Bitcoin to the Moon

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 10. 21:00

Liftoff: How a Traditional ETF Can Send Bitcoin to the Moon

With the emergence of bitcoin-based Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF), chatter from observers suggests that the activities coming from these investment funds could double the bitcoin price, if not more. Also read: Malware Alert: Hackers Stealing Computing Power to Mine Monero Bitcoin ETF: Prepare for Liftoff The most high-profile of these funds is the Winklevoss ETF, which has been

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Malware Alert: Hackers Stealing Computing Power to Mine Monero

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 10. 17:57

Malware Alert: Hackers Stealing Computing Power to Mine Monero

SophosLabs has published a report on how hackers are distributing a new mining malware across the web. The Mal/Miner-C malware hijacks a computer and allows malicious individuals to mine Monero with the victim’s processing power. Also read: Deloitte: Bitcoin Is Vital to Understanding the Blockchain SophosLabs Researches a New Exploit That Borrows CPU Power to Mine

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It Isn't 'Consensus': Toward Cooler Protocol Debates

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 10. 17:48

It Isn't 'Consensus': Toward Cooler Protocol Debates The idea that bitcoin and blockchains run on "consensus" among their users is counterproductive, argues Jim harper.

The Blockchain: An Experiment in Governance Without Power

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 10. 16:23

The Blockchain: An Experiment in Governance Without Power Cryptocurrencies aren't just an experiment in monetary theory, but also a radical experiment in decentralized governance, says Ariel Deschapell.

Deloitte: Bitcoin Is Vital to Understanding the Blockchain

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 10. 14:59

Deloitte: Bitcoin Is Vital to Understanding the Blockchain

The Bitcoin ATM installed in the lobby of Deloitte’s Toronto office is intended as a permanent fixture, said the co-founder of the company’s blockchain solutions group, Rubix. Also read: Bitwala: ‘Nobody Uses Altcoins,’ Bitcoin Is the Top Crypto The Bitcoin ‘Lightbulb Moment’ Iliana Oris Valiente, business development manager and co-founder of Rubix, Deloitte’s blockchain solutions arm, told

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Santander: Bitcoin Could Become a Huge Risk to Banks in Future

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 10. 12:00

Santander: Bitcoin Could Become a Huge Risk to Banks in Future

Two researchers from Spanish financial group Banco Santander S.A. have released a report concerning the benefits of Bitcoin versus credit cards and traditional bank services. The 10-page paper details the increasing risk for traditional financial management as cryptocurrency solutions become more popular. Also read: IP Trolling Becoming Threat as More Firms File Blockchain Patents Banco Santander

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Bitwala: ‘Nobody Uses Altcoins,’ Bitcoin Is the Top Crypto

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 10. 01:00

Bitwala: ‘Nobody Uses Altcoins,’ Bitcoin Is the Top Crypto

Bitcoin payment processor Bitwala revealed on September 8 that even though it accepts 40 altcoins, the startup will focus most of its interest on the Bitcoin network. The firm states while everyone is excited about these technologies “nobody uses them.” Also read: Bitcoin is Decades Ahead of Its Altcoin Counterparts Bitwala Says Altcoin Volumes Are Flat

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Two Big Factors Are Driving Up Bitcoin Prices

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 23:56

Two Big Factors Are Driving Up Bitcoin Prices Why is the price of BTC on the rise? Blame bullish market sentiment and low liquidity.

IP Trolling Becoming Threat as More Firms File Blockchain Patents

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 09. 21:03

IP Trolling Becoming  Threat as More Firms File Blockchain Patents

With the new blockchain industry growing, the rise of filing patents has become a seemingly necessary step for people starting new projects, with entrepreneurs and developers worried about patent trolls locking them out of their own ideas.  Also read: Accenture and EY Making Moves to Grow Blockchain Technology A Vast Array of Patents Surround Blockchain Technology Over

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IP Trolling Becoming Threat as More Firms File Blockchain Patents

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 09. 21:03

IP Trolling Becoming Threat as More Firms File Blockchain Patents

With the new blockchain industry growing, the rise of filing patents has become a seemingly necessary step for people starting new projects, with entrepreneurs and developers worried about patent trolls locking them out of their own ideas.  Also read: Accenture and EY Making Moves to Grow Blockchain Technology A Vast Array of Patents Surround Blockchain Technology Over

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Hyperledger to Address International Trade Standards Body

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 21:01

Hyperledger to Address International Trade Standards Body Leading members of the Hyperledger blockchain project are scheduled to address ISITC next week.

Wanda Group Joins Hyperledger to Create New Blockchain Standards

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 09. 18:00

Wanda Group Joins Hyperledger to Create New Blockchain Standards

The Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Project has just announced its partnership with the Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group. As the largest private property developer in the world and the biggest cinema chain operator globally, the firm plans to help create an open blockchain standard with the Linux collaborative project. Also read: Accenture and EY Making Moves to Grow

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Auditing Zcash: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 17:58

Auditing Zcash: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.

Inside the Zcash Audit: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Project Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 17:58

Inside the Zcash Audit: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Project Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.

Blockchain Requires Radical Change, Not Compromise

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 15:10

Blockchain Requires Radical Change, Not Compromise A retro-fitted version of same-old system? That's what blockchain may become if financial firms aren't ready to be radical.

More People Taking Blockchain Classes as New Economy Grows

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 09. 15:00

More People Taking Blockchain Classes as New Economy Grows

A new economy is emerging from Bitcoin and blockchain technology. These new markets have created countless new jobs. People are now enrolling in classes to learn the relevant new skills. Also read: Big Finance Firms Now Want to Hire Bitcoiners as ‘Specialists’ Software Developers Taking Courses To Get Ahead In The Blockchain Economy According to Bloomberg, many

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No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing a Bitcoin Wallet

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 14:22

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing a Bitcoin Wallet Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 09. 14:22

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.

Bitcoin Company Stripe Makes Top 5 on Forbes Cloud 100 List

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 09. 12:00

Bitcoin Company Stripe Makes Top 5 on Forbes Cloud 100 List

Bitcoin merchant acceptance startup Stripe has placed fourth in the first-ever Forbes Cloud 100, signifying a new level of mainstream acknowledgment of crypto-based disruptors. Also read: Nation State ‘Increasingly Irrelevant’ for Blockchain Startups, Study Finds Forbes: Cloud Creating ‘Billion-Dollar Categories,’ Stripe Part of the Wave Forbes previously described Stripe, which beat names such as Adyen and MailChimp

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The Death of ICANN: Is This Blockchain’s Chance for Internet Freedom?

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 09. 01:00

The Death of ICANN: Is This Blockchain’s Chance for Internet Freedom?

The context in which the Internet operates may dramatically change…or not. Also read: This Conference Might Be the End of the Bitcoin Block Size Debate The End of the ICANN Monopoly? At issue is who or what will control the “non-profit” Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which assigns and coordinates unique identifiers, such

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Bitcoin Price Flirts With $630 as Traders Bet Long

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 22:37

Bitcoin Price Flirts With $630 as Traders Bet Long Bitcoin prices neared $630 on 8th September, rising more than 2% as a short squeeze propelled gains.

The Jio Network May Boost India’s Bitcoin Economy

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 08. 21:00

The Jio Network May Boost India’s Bitcoin Economy

The use of Bitcoin may get some more fortification in India as the region’s most wealthiest man is enabling super cheap 4G to a billion Indian citizens. Also read: Bitcoin in India: ‘The Best Form of Money the Human Race Has Ever Experienced’ India’s Richest Man Gives 4G Data to a Billion People Mukesh Ambani is

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Bank of England Seeks to Accelerate Blockchain Work

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 20:25

Bank of England Seeks to Accelerate Blockchain Work A senior Bank of England official says the central bank's fintech accelerator is looking for new blockchain opportunities.

Bank of England to Accelerate Blockchain Work

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 20:25

Bank of England to Accelerate Blockchain Work A senior Bank of England official says the central bank's fintech accelerator is looking for new blockchain opportunities.

Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 19:33

Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.

Bitcoin.com Launches Bitcoin-Games: Provably Fair, High Stakes

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 08. 18:30

Bitcoin.com Launches Bitcoin-Games: Provably Fair, High Stakes

Bitcoin.com has just launched its updated games portal, which hosts a broad array of provably fair gaming for cryptocurrency enthusiasts who like to play for high stakes recreation. Also read: Bitcoin.com Presents ‘Birds’: Promote Your Tweets With Bitcoin A Bitcoin Gaming Portal For Everyone! The team at Bitcoin.com, the premiere Bitcoin portal on the Internet, is

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Santander: Bitcoin Threatens Credit Card Issuers

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 18:01

Santander: Bitcoin Threatens Credit Card Issuers Banco Santander’s securities investment affiliate has published a new report on bitcoin that predicts a significant impact on legacy finance.

Blockchain Foundry Introduces E-commerce Platform to Azure

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 08. 18:00

Blockchain Foundry Introduces E-commerce Platform to Azure

The Syscoin project recently announced the formation of a company entity called Blockchain Foundry. The newly created Foundry will work with blockchain technologies including Bitcoin, Lisk, Ethereum, and Syscoin itself. The project team also revealed its first commercial product, an ecommerce platform called Blockmarket. Also read:  Students at Berlin University Build Chess Game on Ethereum What Blockchain

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If You Understand Google Docs, You Can Understand Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 15:51

If You Understand Google Docs, You Can Understand Blockchain Consensus algorithms? Economic game theory? Lets put that aside for a second.

Italy Wants to Tax Speculative Bitcoin Use

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 08. 14:31

Italy Wants to Tax Speculative Bitcoin Use New documents show bitcoin is being treated as a form of currency by Italy's tax top office.

This Conference Might Be the End of the Bitcoin Block Size Debate

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 08. 12:00

This Conference Might Be the End of the Bitcoin Block Size Debate

On September 25 in San Francisco, the Bitcoin scaling conference, “Satoshi’s Vision: Bitcoin Development & Scaling Conference,” will try to solve a long-term problem faced by Bitcoin enthusiasts: how to alter allow the protocol to handle higher transaction volumes. Also Read: “The Scaling Bitcoin Workshop Hong Kong Wrap-Up“ Another Attempt to End the Block Size

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DLT Financial To Launch Top 10 Cryptocurrency Index

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 08. 01:08

DLT Financial To Launch Top 10 Cryptocurrency Index

According to Yahoo Finance, a London-based startup named DLT Financial said it will launch a fund to track an index of the top ten cryptocurrencies on the market — one of them of course being Bitcoin. Also read: Accenture and EY Making Moves to Grow Blockchain Technology DLT Financial: New London-Based Cryptocurrency Index Fund Recently rebranded from Tramonex,

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'Big Four' Accounting Firm Deloitte is Now Running a Bitcoin ATM

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 23:46

'Big Four' Accounting Firm Deloitte is Now Running a Bitcoin ATM 'Big Four' accounting firm Deloitte is now the owner and operator of its first bitcoin ATM.

Exchange Group: EU Blockchain Rules Shouldn't Disrupt Financial Order

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 23:11

Exchange Group: EU Blockchain Rules Shouldn't Disrupt Financial Order A major exchange industry trade group has joined an EU-level debate on blockchain regulation.

'Flash Boys' Heroes to Tap Blockchain for New Gold Exchange

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 21:15

'Flash Boys' Heroes to Tap Blockchain for New Gold Exchange The company featured in a bestselling book says it plans to use the blockchain to build a more transparent gold exchange.

Accenture and EY Making Moves to Grow Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 07. 21:00

Accenture and EY Making Moves to Grow Blockchain Technology

Two of the largest multinational professional consultancy firms, Ernst & Young (EY) and Accenture, believe blockchain technology is at the forefront of innovation and mass adoption. Both EY and Accenture are hosting two separate accelerator-focused events on bolstering fintech and distributed ledger protocols.   Also read: Accenture & Digital Asset Holdings Launch New Blockchain Consulting Firm Accenture Hosts

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Spells of Genesis: On the Cusp of Mainstream Success?

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 07. 19:00

Spells of Genesis: On the Cusp of Mainstream Success?

The first digital trading card game to utilize blockchain technology, Spells of Genesis (SoG), is receiving some good news before its mid-September launch, seeing both positive reviews from both the gaming community and the crypto world. Also read: Flying Robots Are Everywhere, and They Benefit From Bitcoin! Replayability: Spells of Genesis’ Hidden Key to the

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BNP Paribas Opens Lab to Boost Productivity With Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 18:38

BNP Paribas Opens Lab to Boost Productivity With Blockchain BNP Paribas has unveiled a new Innovation Lab with a blockchain focus.

Smart Contract Debugger to Debut at Ethereum Conference

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 17:05

Smart Contract Debugger to Debut at Ethereum Conference Researchers will soon open source a tool designed to evaluate ethereum smart contract code.

Smart Contract Analyzer to Debut at Ethereum Conference

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 17:05

Smart Contract Analyzer to Debut at Ethereum Conference Researchers will soon open source a tool designed to evaluate ethereum smart contract code.

Apple iMessage to Feature Circle’s Bitcoin Wallet in New Update

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 07. 17:05

Apple iMessage to Feature Circle’s Bitcoin Wallet in New Update

Bitcoin supporters may be pleased to hear that Circle will soon be implemented in iMessage as part of iOS 10 release, set to launch this month alongside the iPhone 7. Also read: Jaxx Ethereum Wallet Launches on iOS After Gaining Apple Approval Millions of iMessage Users Will Now Be Able to Use Circle’s Bitcoin Payment System   The

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BNY Mellon is Backing Up Bank Transactions With Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 15:56

BNY Mellon is Backing Up Bank Transactions With Blockchain Tech BNY Mellon has developed a trial system which leverages the blockchain in order to create a backup record for transactions.

BNP Paribas Launches First American Blockchain ‘Bizhackathon’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 07. 15:10

BNP Paribas Launches First American Blockchain ‘Bizhackathon’

French multinational bank and financial services company, BNP Paribas, is holding its “first Blockchain Bizhackathon in New York for the Americas platform.” The event will be in New York City on September 7 and 8, hosting more than 50 participants. Also read: Hong Kong FinTech Initiatives to Benefit Bitcoin Tech  American Blockchain Bizhackathon The American

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Barclays Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 14:38

Barclays Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction Barclays has completed a blockchain trade finance transaction with incubator graduate Wave.

Hong Kong's Central Bank to Test Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 07. 13:55

Hong Kong's Central Bank to Test Blockchain Hong Kong's de-facto central bank intends to launch an innovation hub that will test blockchain solutions.

FBI Director: ‘There’s No Such Thing As Absolute Privacy’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 07. 12:00

FBI Director: ‘There’s No Such Thing As Absolute Privacy’

The war against encryption has escalated in the tech world this year, with governments looking to decipher more details of people’s private lives and wealth. At a recent address, FBI Director James Comey detailed that a serious “adult” conversation concerning encryption will happen in the coming year. Also Read: UPDATE: Bitcoiners Who Use Tor – Be Warned!

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Flying Robots Are Everywhere, and They Benefit From Bitcoin!

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 07. 01:00

Flying Robots Are Everywhere, and They Benefit From Bitcoin!

Drones for peaceful purposes are relentlessly converging with Bitcoin and its blockchain technology to defy obsolete ideas and introduce dramatic change in all industry sectors. Spectacular advances in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are providing increasingly omnipresent drones and robots with immense potential to create wealth, previously unimaginable business solutions, and new jobs.

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The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 23:31

The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move.

MIT’s First Digital Currency Director is Transitioning Out

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 23:00

MIT’s First Digital Currency Director is Transitioning Out MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.

MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 23:00

MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.

Hong Kong FinTech Initiatives to Benefit Bitcoin Tech

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 06. 22:24

Hong Kong FinTech Initiatives to Benefit Bitcoin Tech

Hong Kong’s top banking regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), unveiled two FinTech initiatives today. The announcement was made at the Hong Kong’s annual Treasury Markets Association gathering by HKMA chief executive, Norman Chan. Also read: China’s Constant Bubbles Drive Investors to Bitcoin in Droves  Hong Kong’s FinTech Market Is Bitcoin Focused While the announced

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South America's Biggest Stock Exchange Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 19:30

South America's Biggest Stock Exchange Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium The biggest name in Latin America's securities exchange trade is gearing up to explore blockchain.

6 Blockchain Startups Accept New Ernst & Young 'Challenge'

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 18:40

6 Blockchain Startups Accept New Ernst & Young 'Challenge' Ernst & Young has selected six blockchain startups for its first distributed ledger startup challenge.

Blockchain Will Transform the Agriculture Industry

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 06. 18:00

Blockchain Will Transform the Agriculture Industry

Agriculture jobs are a big part of the worldwide economy and blockchain technology is starting to make headway in this sector. Also read: Visa Invites Lenders to Test Blockchain Payment System Blockchain Could Transform The Agriculture Economy With roughly 40% of the global workforce, agriculture is one of the leading job providers worldwide – and the

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China's Social Security Chairman Open to Blockchain Integration

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 17:50

China's Social Security Chairman Open to Blockchain Integration China's state social security system is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain technology as part of a bid to cut costs.

Microsoft Azure's CTO Wants Blockchain to Connect Every Industry

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 15:35

Microsoft Azure's CTO Wants Blockchain to Connect Every Industry Microsoft Azure's CTO Mark Russinovich envisions a world where every industry is connected by a blockchain consortium.

ASX Defends Blockchain Research Initiative in Light of Criticism

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 06. 15:00

ASX Defends Blockchain Research Initiative in Light of Criticism

The newly-appointed Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) chief, Dominic Stevens, recently defended the company’s stake in blockchain research and development. Also read: Big Finance Firms Now Want to Hire Bitcoiners as ‘Specialists’ ASX Blockchain To Replace ASX’s Clearing System In The Future According to the Financial Times, ASX  is steadfast towards implementing blockchain within its operations. This

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Florida Senator Drafting Bill That Could Recognize Bitcoin as Money

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 06. 13:50

Florida Senator Drafting Bill That Could Recognize Bitcoin as Money A Florida state senator is drafting legislation that could see bitcoin recognized as a form of money in the US state.

Students at Berlin University Build Chess Game on Ethereum

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 06. 12:00

Students at Berlin University Build Chess Game on Ethereum

A group of students from the Technical University of Berlin (TU) has created a chess game on Ethereum using blockchain-based, distributed computing tools. Their mission was to observe how protocols like smart contracts can apply to the age-old strategy game. Also read: New Experiment Allows You to Play Monopoly on the Blockchain Technical University of Berlin Students

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China’s Social Security Fund to Use Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 06. 01:00

China’s Social Security Fund to Use Blockchain Technology

According to Wang Zhongmin, China’s vice-chairman of the National Council for Social Security Fund (NCSSF), the country will use blockchain technology to issue Social Security payments.   Also read: US Credit Unions’ CULedger to Do ‘What R3 Does For Banks’ Several Large Collaboratives to Help Implement Blockchain to China’s Social Security Fund News publication China Daily has reported

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Douppikauppa Arrest Gives Window Into Dark Net Business Practices

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 21:00

Douppikauppa Arrest Gives Window Into Dark Net Business Practices

Finnish customs has in recent days revealed the arrest of Douppikauppa, the largest operator on Dark Net marketplace Valhalla, who just six months ago said he would never be caught.  Also read: Monero Rising: Why Dark Markets Matter Douppikauppa: Valhalla ‘Safe From Cyber Surveillance’ Douppikauppa, who began operating in 2013, was discovered “in the course of routine surveillance,”

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FBI’s Deep Web Child Porn Ring Questions Role of Gov’t in Society

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 18:00

FBI’s Deep Web Child Porn Ring Questions Role of Gov’t in Society

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) became the largest online distributor of child pornography during a recent case, according to a motion filed by a group of defense attorneys. Also read: Criminal Fails at Blackmail, Bitcoin Stereotypes Disproven FBI Increased Amount of Child Porn Online The motion claims that a “conservative estimate” of FBI activity

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The largest practicum for blockchain developers: what’s in the program

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 15:08

The largest practicum for blockchain developers: what’s in the program

Disclaimer: Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product, use at your own risk. This is a Press Release. Submit yours today here! Organizers of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kiev – the most large-scale cryptoconference in the Eastern Europe – have published the program for blockchain developers. The list of issues includes creating smart contracts and

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Komodo announces ICO to fund its new consensus protocol

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 15:03

Komodo announces ICO to fund its new consensus protocol

Disclaimer: Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product, use at your own risk. This is a Press Release. Submit yours today here! Komodo announces ICO to fund its new consensus protocol  Privacy is important and so is security, however most systems tend to trade off between these two features according to their goals. Komodo, however,

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Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 05. 15:01

Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup Digital asset trading service Crypto Facilities has raised $1.5m in new funding.

US Credit Unions’ CULedger to Do ‘What R3 Does For Banks’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 15:00

US Credit Unions’ CULedger to Do ‘What R3 Does For Banks’

August saw the first meeting of US credit unions looking to pioneer so-called distributed ledger technology (DLT) in CULedger, a “dedicated” version of the banks’ R3 Consortium.  Also read: Big Finance Firms Now Want to Hire Bitcoiners as ‘Specialists’ CULedger ‘Does What R3 Is Doing for Banks’ CULedger, which seeks to mimic R3 in order to allow organizations to

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Big Finance Firms Now Want to Hire Bitcoiners as ‘Specialists’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 12:00

Big Finance Firms Now Want to Hire Bitcoiners as ‘Specialists’

The need for blockchain specialists in the finance field is growing fast, says Yahoo Finance. Companies such as American Express, Fidelity, IBM, Infosys, BNY Mellon, JPMorgan, and Bank of America are hiring experts who understand the blockchain and can help integrate with legacy financial systems. Also read: GoFundMe Removes Bitcoin From Africa Youth Campaign Blockchain Specialists Needed With

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Small Ethereum Clones Getting Attacked by Mysterious ’51 Crew’

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 05. 01:00

Small Ethereum Clones Getting Attacked by Mysterious ’51 Crew’

According to various reports, a malicious group of hackers called the “51 Crew” is hijacking blockchain clones by taking a majority of their hashrates and double spending their tokens. Two cryptocurrency projects, Krypton and Shift, are among the first projects to be hit. Also read: Ethereum Users Plot 51% Attack on ETC: Has it Gone too Far? The 51 Crew

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Bitcoin Price Breaks $600, Bullish Indicators May Take it Higher

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 04. 21:00

Bitcoin Price Breaks $600, Bullish Indicators May Take it Higher

The price of bitcoin is in a bullish pattern, seeing significant spikes over the past 24 hours. At press time, the value of one BTC has reached a high of $612 USD, and the price momentum is looking on the upside. Also Read: First Impressions: Hands on With the Bitmain AntMiner R4 Last Week Bitcoin Remained

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The World’s 6th Biggest Mining Pool Tests Bitcoin Unlimited

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 04. 17:43

The World’s 6th Biggest Mining Pool Tests Bitcoin Unlimited

Chinese mining pool, ViaBTC, has made the decision to test Bitcoin Unlimited. This is a significant move on the part of the pool’s managers, as it could have implications for the Bitcoin block size debate going forward. Also read: First Impressions: Hands on With the Bitmain AntMiner R4 ViaBTC: “We Support Big Blocks” ViaBTC also happens

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Do Crypto-Token Sales Make Sense for Open-Source Projects?

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 04. 16:52

Do Crypto-Token Sales Make Sense for Open-Source Projects? Investor Nick Tomaino discusses how open-source developers have been incentivized historically – and how blockchain tokens could come to play a role.

First Impressions: Hands on With the Bitmain AntMiner R4

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 04. 05:07

First Impressions: Hands on With the Bitmain AntMiner R4

In the days since Bitmain announced the AntMiner R4, we have wondered whether the machine really performs as advertised. After some hands-on time with the R4, our first impression is that it seems to achieve the balance of power, performance and noise output Bitmain was shooting for.   Disclosure: AntMiner R4 was provided to review.

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Criminal Fails at Blackmail, Bitcoin Stereotypes Disproven

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 04. 00:55

Criminal Fails at Blackmail, Bitcoin Stereotypes Disproven

A chemist threatened to kill supermarket shoppers with cyanide he bought on the dark web with bitcoins in a £2 million blackmail attempt. He’s received a seven-year prison sentence after racking up a long list of minor offenses and admitting to blackmail. Also read: Overcoming Blockchain Implementation Challenges Chemist Buys Cyanide with Bitcoin, Fails at Blackmail David

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New Report Blames High Costs for Bitcoin Mining Centralization

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 03. 22:00

New Report Blames High Costs for Bitcoin Mining Centralization

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) has released a study called “Minting Money With Megawatts,” revealing the fierce competition in the bitcoin mining industry, which is expanding the cryptocurrency network significantly. Also read: Shopawl Now Accepting Bitcoin for eBay Orders The Bitcoin Mining Economy Is Fiercely Competitive The report, written by Sveinn Vakfells of Flux Ltd.,

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The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services (Here’s a Blueprint)

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 03. 18:52

The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services (Here’s a Blueprint) In this op-ed, investor and author William Mougayar discusses why global governments should be – and increasingly are – embracing blockchain.

The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 03. 18:52

The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services In this op-ed, investor and author William Mougayar discusses why global governments should be – and increasingly are – embracing blockchain.

Overcoming Blockchain Implementation Challenges

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 03. 18:00

Overcoming Blockchain Implementation Challenges

To fully benefit from blockchain’s enormous potential, enterprises must first overcome two formidable challenges: standardization and interoperability.  Also read: Japan Risks Falling Behind Amid Blockchain Talent Shortage Blockchain Standardization Challenges Bitcoin’s blockchain technology is becoming increasingly pervasive. Indeed its potential is touted across the board, from the Nano Internet of Things to the Industrial Internet of

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Australia’s Treasurer: Progress Made to End Bitcoin Double Tax

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 03. 15:00

Australia’s Treasurer: Progress Made to End Bitcoin Double Tax

The Australian Treasurer and the FinTech Advisory Group met on Friday to further discuss the development of innovation in the financial services sector. Among topics focused on were blockchain technology and ending the double tax for digital currencies, including bitcoin. Also read: Visa Invites Lenders to Test Blockchain Payment System  Some Progress Made The meeting discussed various

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Credit Unions Seek to Become First to Market with Consumer Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 03. 13:28

Credit Unions Seek to Become First to Market with Consumer Blockchain More than 50 credit unions are now laying the groundwork for what they believe could become the financial industry's first live blockchain project.

Credit Unions Seek to Become First to Market With Banking Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 03. 13:28

Credit Unions Seek to Become First to Market With Banking Blockchain More than 50 credit unions are now laying the groundwork for what they believe could become the financial industry's first live blockchain project.

GoFundMe Removes Bitcoin From Africa Youth Campaign

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 03. 12:00

GoFundMe Removes Bitcoin From Africa Youth Campaign

Bitcoin’s advantages to worthy fundraising drives is in the spotlight again, after crowdfunding site GoFundMe removed a campaign that included a Bitcoin donation address. Also read: BitGive: Charity 2.0 Platform Will ‘Revolutionize Philanthropy’ Reasons for Suspension GoFundMe later reinstated the campaign – a restaurant training and employment program for youth in Uganda – but only after references

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4 Japanese Organizations Launch Blockchain Collaborative

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 03. 01:00

4 Japanese Organizations Launch Blockchain Collaborative

A new joint research project from four Japanese organizations has formed a collaborative to promote regional development of smart local currencies and blockchain technology. Also read: Japan Risks Falling Behind Amid Blockchain Talent Shortage Japanese Interest in Blockchain Grows The University of Tokyo, The University of Aizu, Center for Global Communications (GLOCOM), and Soramitsu Co. have partnered to study

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Bitfinex Pays Out First Wave of Customer Refunds

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 02. 21:41

Bitfinex Pays Out First Wave of Customer Refunds

On September 1, Bitfinex reimbursed its first wave of clients. 1.1812 percent of currently outstanding BFX tokens were redeemed by Bitfinex and issued to customer wallets. Also read: Russia’s Innopolis City to Host First Blockchain Hackathon Bitfinex Redeems 1.1812% of Outstanding BFX Tokens Bitfinex is showing the public that it aims to make its customer’s funds whole

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The Fight for On-Blockchain Bitcoin Scaling Soldiers On

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 02. 18:50

The Fight for On-Blockchain Bitcoin Scaling Soldiers On A web conference this week found a notable selection of industry thought leaders exploring lesser-publicized solutions for bitcoin scaling.

California Pension Fund Considers Blockchain Opportunities

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 02. 18:26

California Pension Fund Considers Blockchain Opportunities Board members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) recently took part in a discussion on blockchain technology.

Russia’s Innopolis City to Host First Blockchain Hackathon

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 02. 18:00

Russia’s Innopolis City to Host First Blockchain Hackathon

Innopolis City in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan will host a fintech and blockchain hackathon on September 17-18 sponsored by InspiRussia, a subsidiary of the Life.SREDA venture capital firm. Also read: Russia U-Turn: Bitcoin Forex Trading to Be Legal, Mining Banned Blockchain Hackathon Coming to Innopolis, Russia The InspiRussia hackathon will gather professionals and enthusiasts together this

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China Merchants Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 02. 16:35

China Merchants Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium Add another Asia-based bank to R3's growing roster.

Bitfinex Reimburses First Bitcoin Exchange Hack Victims

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 02. 15:01

Bitfinex Reimburses First Bitcoin Exchange Hack Victims Analysts reacted positively to news that exchange Bitfinex had redeemed roughly 1% of its outstanding debt tokens on 1st September.

Bitland Announces ICO Launch, OpenLedger Partnership on Land Rights

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 02. 15:00

Bitland Announces ICO Launch, OpenLedger Partnership on Land Rights

Decentralized land registry project Bitland has announced its ICO crowdfunding campaign and slated launch following a partnership with Danish exchange OpenLedger and revamped “decentralized conglomerate” CCEDK.  Also read: Legal Identity for All: Can Bitcoin’s Blockchain Rise to the Challenge? Bitland: Development Project Has ‘Many Aspects’ Bitland (bitland.world), which seeks to secure rights for landowners by using the blockchain

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PAR: Hedge Fund ‘Crypto-Bridge’ Platform to Apply for BitLicense

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 02. 12:00

PAR: Hedge Fund ‘Crypto-Bridge’ Platform to Apply for BitLicense

The PAR Project (par.io) a Productive Asset Record system, has released its white paper today revealing the launch of its new platform. PAR is a management application for the administration of capital pools through blockchain technology.     Also read: Hedge Fund Expert: Bitfinex Hack Shouldn’t Deter Big Investors PAR Releases White Paper The PAR Foundation was

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Visa Invites Lenders to Test Blockchain Payment System

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 02. 01:00

Visa Invites Lenders to Test Blockchain Payment System

American multinational financial services corporation, Visa, is inviting lenders to test its interbank transfer system that sends money over a blockchain. Also read: Shopawl Now Accepting Bitcoin for eBay Orders  Visa’s New Blockchain Project Hendrik Kleinsmiede, co-founder of Visa’s innovation hub, Visa Europe Collab, said in the announcement that the project is designed to “reduce the

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Blockchain Surveillance is Accelerating Privacy Tool Development

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 01. 21:00

Blockchain Surveillance is Accelerating Privacy Tool Development

Over the past couple of months privacy-centric solutions have been growing in importance and popularity for the nascent cryptocurrency industry. Also read: Monero Rising: Why Dark Markets Matter Privacy-Centric Tools Development Driven By Surveillance Concerns    When it comes to cryptocurrencies one treasured goal is the ability to remain private, which requires both an anonymous and fungible currency. At

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Kimberley Process Inches Closer to 'Blood Diamond' Blockchain

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 01. 19:30

Kimberley Process Inches Closer to 'Blood Diamond' Blockchain A global tracking scheme for conflict diamonds is continuing its internal blockchain trials, according to a new report.

Brave Browser Finally Unleashes Bitcoin Micropayments

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 01. 18:00

Brave Browser Finally Unleashes Bitcoin Micropayments

After months of development and hype, Brave Software Inc. has finally released an update that integrates under-the-hood bitcoin micropayments right into its browser. Also read: Private Internet Access VPN Adds Roger Ver to Advisory Board Brave Browser Adds Bitcoin Payments When Brave Software Inc. announced raising $4.5 million USD in early August, the company also revealed

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Ad-Blocking Browser Brave Launches Bitcoin Micropayments

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 01. 17:59

Ad-Blocking Browser Brave Launches Bitcoin Micropayments Brave Software has officially launched bitcoin micropayments for its ad-blocking browser product first unveiled earlier this year.

Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 01. 15:50

Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.

We’ve Hit Peak Blockchain Hype, Says New Report

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 01. 15:00

We’ve Hit Peak Blockchain Hype, Says New Report

According to the latest Gartner Hype Cycle report, Blockchain technology is just about at the Peak of Inflated Expectations. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and related businesses like exchanges are further ahead in the Trough of Disillusionment. Also Read: Ernst & Young Report: Prepare For Blockchain ‘Critical Mass’ Peak Blockchain? Gartner has recently released its report Hype Cycle

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Visa Incubator to Test Blockchain for Interbank Payments

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 01. 14:27

Visa Incubator to Test Blockchain for Interbank Payments Visa’s London-based innovation lab has announced its latest blockchain trial will focus on interbank payments.

Plug and Play's Biggest Blockchain Batch Plans Big Bank Collaborations

CoinDesk

2016. Sep. 01. 13:45

Plug and Play's Biggest Blockchain Batch Plans Big Bank Collaborations How eight blockchain startups plan to capitalize on daily meetings with Capital One, Credit Suisse and others, as part of Plug and Play's fintech accelerator.

Top 5 Things People Are Buying on OpenBazaar

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 01. 12:00

Top 5 Things People Are Buying on OpenBazaar

OpenBazaar is the first-of-its-kind global decentralized market with thousands of products available for sale. But what are the most popular items right now? Here are the top five selling types of products on the global peer-to-peer marketplace. Also read: Ethereum-Competitor Lisk Unveils Roadmap ‘Hot’ Products for Bitcoin Since it’s not uncommon for Bitcoin to be associated

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Mass Network to Offer Bitcoin-Based Solution to Online Advertising

Bitcoin News

2016. Sep. 01. 01:00

Mass Network to Offer Bitcoin-Based Solution to Online Advertising

A recent press release reveals that a group of cryptography experts, advertisers and industry executives have formed what they call “The Mass Network.” This project aims to provide a blockchain-based solution to the problems of online advertising, such as pop-ups and exploitative practices. Also read: ‘Bitcoin Browser’ Brave Raises $4.5M, Readies for 1.0 Launch Mass Network Aims to

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