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December AugustGermany’s Central Bank Details Blockchain Trading Test Results
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 21:09
For Germany’s central bank, blockchain has proven to be a promising – if not somewhat complicated – technology.
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NH Legislators Seek Money Transmission Exemption for Bitcoin Startups
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 18:26
Legislators in New Hampshire have filed a new bill that aims to clarify rules around digital currencies and money transmitters.
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What Happened at Satoshi Roundtable III?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 31. 18:00
Satoshi Roundtable III took place last week in Cancun, Mexico. As is usual for the invite-only, private gathering, attendees have taken to blogs and social media to share their experiences of the event, which is organized annually by Atlantic Financial Chief Investment Officer, Bruce Fenton. Also Read: Is a ‘Core of Bitcoin Core’ Hostile to Competing Code?
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Construct 2017: Life After SegWit? Bitcoin Gridlock Takes the Stage
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 17:00
Construct's open-source developer conference saw notable discussions, though talk of bitcoin's scaling issues was a persistent theme.
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Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $950
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 16:10
Bitcoin prices are up more than 3% since the start of the day’s trading, climbing above $950 for the first time in weeks.
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Bitcoin Price Breaks Sleepy Spell to Jump Above $950
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 16:10
Bitcoin prices are up more than 3% since the start of the day’s trading, climbing above $950 for the first time in weeks.
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Creator Joins MIT Digital Currency Effort
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 15:29
Tadge Dryja, one of the developers behind a popular bitcoin scaling proposal, has joined MIT's blockchain and cryptocurrency group.
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Federal Reserve Employee Mines Bitcoin Using the Fed’s Server
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 31. 14:00
According to various sources, a Federal Reserve employee was caught using the central bank’s internet server to mine bitcoin. Nicholas Berthaume, who worked for the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, was sentenced to a year of probation and fined $5,000 for using unauthorized Bitcoin software on a federal server. Also read: Europe Committed to Tightening Digital Currency
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Chain Previews New Blockchain Privacy Tech 'Confidential Assets'
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 13:00
Chain previewed forthcoming privacy features for its enterprise blockchain protocol at CoinDesk's developer event yesterday.
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FBI Concerned About Criminal Use of Private Cryptocurrency Monero
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 12:00
An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread use of Monero, a cryptocurrency designed for anonymity.
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The FBI is Concerned Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 12:00
An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.
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The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 12:00
An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.
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The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero
Search Results for “bytecoin” – CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 11:00
An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero. ID Required to Buy a Coffee With Bitcoin in the Czech Republic
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 31. 09:10
In line with the recent legislative policy led by the European Commission, the Czech Republic government aims to create a more strict approach to cryptocurrency anonymity. Also read: Venezuelan Bitcoin Miners Arrested for ‘Electricity Theft’ Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance Enforces Cryptocurrency KYC Procedures Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are a popular phenomenon in the Czech Republic and the
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ID Required When Spending 1000€+ in Bitcoin in the Czech Republic
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 31. 09:10
In line with the recent legislative policy led by the European Commission, the Czech Republic government aims to create a more strict approach to cryptocurrency anonymity. Also read: Venezuelan Bitcoin Miners Arrested for ‘Electricity Theft’ Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance Enforces Cryptocurrency KYC Procedures Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are a popular phenomenon in the Czech Republic and the
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The Battle For Bitcoin's Shifting Exchange Volumes is Escalating
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 31. 01:46
Bitcoin traders have new uncertainty to deal with as exchanges that once dominated trading volume fall by the wayside and new exchanges rise up.
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How Bitcoin Apps Help People Survive Emerging Market Volatility
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 31. 01:00
People in economies suffering from market volatility are turning to Bitcoin applications to help them maintain their standard of living. Workers in Venezuela are using the popular Bitcoin marketplace Purse to save on basic necessities. As well, people in India are escaping the devaluation of their currency with payroll service Bitwage. In each case, Bitcoin
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Federal Reserve Staffer Fined for Mining Bitcoins at Work
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 22:28
A Fed staffer has plead guilty to mining bitcoins at work.
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Bitcoin Payments Startup BitPesa Raises $2.5 Million
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 21:08
Bitcoin payments startup BitPesa has raised $2.5m in a new Series A funding round.
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European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 18:38
The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.
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Ban on cash = slavery
Bitbargain.com
2017. Jan. 30. 18:33
The EU is trying to ban cash. The global war on cash will bring tyranny and we can say goodbye to our freedoms. Related article:Europe Lays Out Roadmap to Restrict Payments in Cash and Cryptocurrencies Click on this wonderful infographic for more information:
Ban on cash = slavery
Bitbargain.com
2017. Jan. 30. 17:33
The EU is trying to ban cash. The global war on cash will bring tyranny and we can say goodbye to our freedoms. Related article:Europe Lays Out Roadmap to Restrict Payments in Cash and Cryptocurrencies Click on this wonderful infographic for more information:
Microsoft Details Collaboration With Blockchain Startup Tierion
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 17:01
Tech giant Microsoft has announced a new blockchain partnership as part of its internal decentralized identity initiative.
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American Express Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 16:32
Credit card giant American Express has joined the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.
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Swiss Blockchain Consortium Develops Ethereum Trading Tool
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 16:00
Firms in Switzerland working on an ethereum-based OTC trading platform say they have completed work on a new privacy solution.
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IMF to Co-Host Blockchain Seminar Next Month
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 15:30
The International Monetary Fund and Dubai’s Ministry of Finance will co-host a FinTech seminar focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies next month.
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IoT Meets NFC In Zerado's New Blockchain Prototype
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 14:30
If entrepreneurs at this London blockchain startup are right, hotels of the future could one day feature IoT-powered room access.
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Why an Asian Insurance Giant is Building a Blockchain Sports Ecosystem
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 13:30
Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.
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Change in China (And What It Means For Bitcoin)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 12:00
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson frames China's recent moves in the bitcoin sector as part of its broader attempts to find its place on the world stage.
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Bitcoin Resilient After Chinese Exchanges Start Charging Transaction Fees
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 30. 12:00
As the biggest Chinese exchanges announce the implementation of transaction fees, Bitcoin, once again, shows off its inherent capacity to quickly adjust to the ever-changing environment, and to not only recover from adversity but to also get stronger. The latest shock resulting from the imposition of transaction fees by Chinese exchanges caused bitcoin trading volumes
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Europe Lays Out Roadmap to Restrict Payments in Cash and Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 30. 09:00
Cash and cryptocurrencies have been the target of the European Commission’s anti-money laundering efforts. Recently, the Commission published a roadmap of its proposal for the ‘restrictions on payments in cash’ initiative, extending them to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Also read: Europe Committed to Tightening Digital Currency Rules by End of 2017 The Roadmap The roadmap or ‘Inception
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A Plan to Scale the World's First 'Sports Blockchain' is Accelerating
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 30. 05:48
Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.
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Reluctance to Use Bitcoin Could Haunt Blockchain Labs
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 30. 01:00
From Silicon Valley to Wall Street the ‘blockchain’ concept is hyped, but it’s unclear if a reluctance to use bitcoin will be the downfall of distributed ledgers. The World Economic Forum once posited one-tenth of the world’s GDP could be “on blockchain” by 2025. The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance conjectures there are 70 blockchain firms
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How Sustainable Will Bitcoin Be After the Apocalypse?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 29. 18:00
Over the past few years, worldwide fears of an apocalypse-type scenario have increased quite a bit. The trend is likely to be associated with global economic turbulence, failed central planning, and the rise of tyrannical governance. With people believing doomsday may come to pass, many are hoarding various commodities like precious metals, and now even
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Rethinking Proof of Work: The Quest to Improve Bitcoin Heats Up
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 29. 14:00
The system that secures bitcoin, proof of work, demands vast amounts of energy – and that's a prize problem to solve, say researchers.
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Rethinking Proof of Work: The Quest to 'Improve' Bitcoin Heats Up
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 29. 14:00
The system that secures bitcoin, proof of work, demands vast amounts of energy – and that's a prize problem to solve, say researchers.
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10 Bitcoin ATMs Reported Stolen Since 2015
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 29. 12:00
At least ten ‘Bitcoin ATMs’, also known as Bitcoin transaction machines, have been reported stolen in the last two years. Most recently, in a first for Canada, a Lamassu Bitcoin transaction machine was stolen last Sunday night from its Montreal location. Altogether, the ten machines approximate $40,000 worth of hardware. Also Read: The US Reigns
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Japan Has Become a Big Player Within the Bitcoin Economy
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 29. 01:00
Over the past year, Japan has been laser focused on digital currency and blockchain solutions. Moreover, the country has recently become the second largest Bitcoin trading region in the world. Now one of Japan’s largest IT conglomerates plans on entering the Bitcoin industry with a new wallet and exchange service. Also Read: Making ‘EthereRum’ Distilled by
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Bitcoin Powerhouse Bitfury Initiates Global Blockchain Business Council in Davos
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 28. 20:00
Last week at the World Economic Forum 2017 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the technology firm Bitfury announced the formation of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC). The initiative grew from Bitfury’s latest partnership with international law firm Covington. GBBC represents an association of leading businesses and executives from around the world who are paying
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Review: Putting Ledger's New Bitcoin Hardware to the Test
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 28. 19:03
Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.
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Venezuelan Authorities are ‘Weakening’ Bitcoin Mining Operations
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 28. 18:00
Venezuelan authorities are cracking down on Bitcoin mining facilities and are focused on “weakening” these mining operations within the region. According to reports on January 27, the Organized Crime Bureau of the Bolivarian National Police (BNP) shut down an 11,000 unit Bitcoin mining undertaking. Also read: Venezuelan Bitcoin Miners Arrested for ‘Electricity Theft’ Venezuelan Police Take
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Bitcoin Volume is On the Move as Traders Embrace No-Fee Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 28. 14:30
Bitcoin volume has been migrating to no-fee exchanges, data shows, but analysts suggest it will be a short-term trend.
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Bitcoin Volume On the Move as Traders Embrace No-Fee Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 28. 14:30
Bitcoin volume has been migrating to no-fee exchanges, data shows, but analysts suggest it will be a short-term trend.
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Bitcoin Volume is On the Move to New No-Fee Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 28. 14:30
Bitcoin volume has been migrating to no-fee exchanges, data shows, but analysts suggest it will be a short-term trend.
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Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board OK with Bitcoin for Pot
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 28. 12:00
The Washington State Senate recently heard arguments about SB 5264, a bill to ban virtual currency use in the cannabis industry. Founders of Payqwick, which some refer to as the “Paypal of Pot”, spoke for banning Bitcoin. Founders of Bitcoin point-of-sale service Posabit, as well as a lawyer from Perkins Coie, spoke against a virtual
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Cryptoseed Adds Security to Your Bitcoin Recovery Seed
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 28. 01:00
Bitcoin wallets, including many mobile and all hardware wallets, are often backed up with a recovery seed word phrase which anyone can use to recover those wallets. Cryptoseed uses strong cryptography to turn your seed phrase into something no one else can use. Also read: Review of the Cold Storage Hardware Wallet Cryptosteel The Problem With Seed
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Following a Day of Delays, Lukejr Proposes to Decrease the Block Size
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 27. 20:00
On January 24, the Bitcoin blockchain transaction queue was significantly backed up with unconfirmed transactions. At the peak of the backlog, the mempool showed over 67 thousand unconfirmed transactions. Following this event Bitcoin developer Lukejr has revealed his latest Github BIP proposal asking to lower the block size even more. Also read: QE and Capital Controls
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Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is Bad
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 19:43
Legislators gathered this week to hold a hearing on a measure that would prohibit cannabis firms in the state of Washington from working with bitcoin.
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How Trump’s Wall and Remittance Tax Could Give Bitcoin a Boost
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 27. 18:00
President Donald Trump earlier this week signed an executive order to start building a wall on the U.S – Mexico border, fulfilling the promise he made during his presidential campaign. He has also threatened to halt or tax remittances from the U.S. to Mexico to help pay for the wall; a move which could potentially
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Avoiding Catastrophe: Researchers Face Blockchain's Unknowns
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 17:55
Day one of a blockchain security conference at Stanford University played host to an evolving – but predominantly serious – discussion on the subject.
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Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could 'Change Payments Landscape'
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 16:20
A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.
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Royal Bank of Canada Sees Role for Public Blockchains in Secure Payments
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 15:30
A major bank in Canada is seeking a patent for a secure means of processing payments that could connect with a public blockchain.
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Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team to Standardize Blockchain-IoT Protocol
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 15:00
A group of Fortune 500 companies is teaming up with blockchain startups to develop a protocol that will integrate IoT devices and blockchain tech.
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Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team For Blockchain-IoT
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 15:00
A group of Fortune 500 companies is teaming up with blockchain startups to develop a protocol that will integrate IoT devices and blockchain tech.
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Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team Up For Blockchain-IoT
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 15:00
A group of Fortune 500 companies is teaming up with blockchain startups to develop a protocol that will integrate IoT devices and blockchain tech.
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A Digital Currency Scam is Misusing the Rothschild Family Name
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 14:30
Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.
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Anarchapulco Freedom Conference Dedicates Full Day to Crypto
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 27. 12:00
One of the world’s largest voluntaryism-based conferences, Anarchapulco, is setting the stage once again in Mexico. The event, which is held in the beautiful surroundings of Acapulco will embrace libertarian philosophy, economics, entrepreneurship, politics, and cryptocurrency solutions throughout February 25-28th. Also read: QE and Capital Controls Create Worldwide Demand for Bitcoin Annual Conference Prepares for Brave
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Basel Institute: “Take Action Against Digital Currency Mixers/Tumblers”
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 27. 09:00
On January 16-18 in Doha, Qatar, a large group of representatives from the Basel Institute on Governance, Europol, Interpol, and authorities from Qatar met to discuss money laundering and digital currencies. The event, filled with investigators from all around the world, focused on ideas on how to tackle regulatory concerns tied to these emerging technologies. Also
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Bitcoin's Volume is Continuing to Decline at Major Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 27. 03:20
Bitcoin trading volume continued to decline on 26th January, following the trend that began when major Chinese exchanges began charging trading fees.
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Mt. Gox Creditors Shouldn’t Expect Restitution in 2017 Either
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 27. 01:00
Mt. Gox creditors should not expect payouts in 2017, according to a party close to the pending litigation against the defunct Japanese exchange. Peter Vessenes, who founded Mt. Gox-claimant Coinlab in 2011, claimed as much in a since-deleted Reddit post in which he said he has received death threats for his part in the drama.
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Bitcoin Startup Xapo Gets Nod of Approval from Swiss Finance Regulator
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 22:15
Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.
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The IRS is Trying to Keep Coinbase From Defending its Customer Data
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 19:16
The IRS is pushing back against Coinbase's efforts to intervene in a case over bitcoin user records.
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Bitgo and Ledger Partner to Offer Multisignature Signing for Hardware Wallets
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 26. 18:00
Popular Bitcoin wallet Bitgo has announced an integration with Ledger hardware wallets for the Nano S and Blue models. Also read: Bitgo provides an update related to the Bitfinex breach The Partnership “We are excited to announce a partnership with Ledger to combine the benefits of Bitgo’s multisignature enterprise wallet with Ledger’s hardware-based key storage”, announced
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LendingRobot is Moving Its Records to the Public Ethereum Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 17:19
Alternative lending platform LendingRobot has taken its first step toward moving the assets it currently manages to a blockchain.
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LendingRobot is Moving Investment Records to a Public Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 17:19
Alternative lending platform LendingRobot has taken its first step toward moving the assets it currently manages to a blockchain.
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Bitcoin is Abuzz With New Satoshi Nakamoto Rumors
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 16:40
If the gossip at a recent invite-only bitcoin conference is any indication, news may be forthcoming in the long-simmering Satoshi Nakamoto saga. On the sidelines of the two-day Satoshi Roundtable conference in Cancun, rumors were swirling that new developments in the 'Who is Satoshi?' story once again relate to the controversial Australian academic and entrepreneur Craig Wright, who last May […]
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Bundesbank President: Blockchain is a ‘Multi-Purpose Tool’
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 15:56
The head of Germany’s central bank spoke about the utility of blockchain during a G20 summit speech earlier this week.
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Bundesbank President: Blockchain is a 'Multi-Purpose Tool'
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 15:56
The head of Germany’s central bank spoke about the utility of blockchain during a G20 summit speech earlier this week.
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BitFury to Expand Footprint in China Following $30 Million Deal
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 15:25
A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.
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BitFury to Expand China Footprint Following $30 Million Deal
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 15:25
A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.
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Venezuelan Bitcoin Miners Arrested for ‘Electricity Theft’
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 26. 15:00
Four Bitcoin miners have been arrested in Charallave, Venezuela according to the spanish-language Bitcoin publication Criptonoticias. The arrest comes at a time of turmoil in Venezuela’s economy, with some individuals turning to Bitcoin. Also read: Review of the Cold Storage Hardware Wallet Cryptosteel Four Venezuelans Arrested for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoin In the early morning of
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SARB Chief: Blockchain Could Bring Financial Access to Millions of People
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 14:28
The governor of South Africa's central bank struck a positive note on blockchain earlier this month.
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Blocked By Block Size, Bitcoin's Brain Trust Goes Back to Basics
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 13:00
Day two at the Satoshi Roundtable saw guests try to break new ground on some of the larger issues facing bitcoin and regroup around its core values.
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Don’t Expect to See Kim Dotcom’s Bitcoin Babies Until Later this Year
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 26. 12:00
As Bitcoin.com previously reported, a good portion of the cryptocurrency community has been focused lately on the tweets of Kim Dotcom. On the anniversary of authorities seizing Megaupload, Dotcom told the public he had an announcement about his new Megaupload and Bitcache project. A few days later Dotcom revealed there would be a significant delay. Also
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China's Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 26. 05:20
The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks.
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Review of the Cold Storage Hardware Wallet Cryptosteel
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 26. 01:00
There are various ways to maintain bitcoin using cold storage techniques like a paper or a hardware wallet. Lots of these methods keep your cryptocurrency safe, but private keys and seed phrases need to be backed up in a secure fashion. One method of backup is called Cryptosteel, which can safely house private keys, BIP39
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Despite Fall in Volume, Traders Stick with China's Bitcoin Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 23:08
Even after seeing their trading volume drop sharply as of late, major Chinese exchanges are still coming out on top in terms of transaction activity.
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Despite Drop in Volume, Traders Stick With China's Bitcoin Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 23:08
Even after seeing their trading volume drop sharply as of late, major Chinese exchanges are still coming out on top in terms of transaction activity.
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Bank of England Chief: DLT Could 'Reshape' Banking
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 21:06
Distributed ledger tech could "reshape" banking, Bank of England chief Mark Carney said today.
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Commonwealth Bank Develops Blockchain for Government Bonds
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 18:48
A major bank in Australia is testing blockchain for the exchange of government bonds.
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Why South Korean Bitcoin Adoption Could Outpace Most Other Countries This Year
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 25. 18:00
The currency with the fifth-highest Bitcoin trading volume today is the South Korean Won, already surpassing some larger financial centers such as the UK, Russia, and Indonesia. The country’s Bitcoin adoption is accelerating, and several factors indicate that it could outpace most other countries soon. Also read: Korea Steadily Becoming a Cryptocurrency and Fintech Hub Korea,
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Bitcoin Prices Dip Below $900 After Trading Volume Drop
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 17:58
Bitcoin prices fell below $900 during late-night trading, continuing that trend as the day continues.
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EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 16:45
A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.
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Microsoft Unveils Project Manifest, A Plan For Product Tracking Via Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 16:00
NASA tech lies at the heart of a new Microsoft blockchain project that would closely track products as they move around the world.
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Microsoft Unveils Project Manifest, A Plan For Blockchain Product Tracking
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 16:00
NASA tech lies at the heart of a new Microsoft blockchain project that would closely track products as they move around the world.
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Is a ‘Core of Bitcoin Core’ Hostile to Competing Code?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 25. 15:00
Developers recall a time when they were “all just developing for ‘Bitcoin.’” Many to this day make clear they don’t belong to any ‘team’ submitting protocol code per the ‘Bitcoin block size debate,’ and simply write code to be used in Bitcoin. Also Read: Why Bitcoin is Close to a Record Breaking 3 Exahashes of Processing
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Scaling Revisited: What If Bitcoin's Biggest 'Problem' is its Greatest Strength?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 15:00
Day one of the Satoshi Roundtable conference saw fervent debate on a range of topics, though scaling once again took the center stage.
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Scaling Revisited: What If Bitcoin's Big 'Problem' is its Great Strength?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 15:00
Day one of the Satoshi Roundtable conference saw fervent debate on a range of topics, though scaling once again took the center stage.
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China's Central Bank to Continue Bitcoin Exchange Inspections
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 14:11
China's central bank issued a new statement today indicating it will continue to inspect domestic bitcoin exchanges.
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The Tweets Trump’s FDA Candidate Balaji Srinivasan Didn’t Want You to See
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 25. 12:00
21 Inc. founder Balaji Srinivasan is a finalist to lead Donald Trump’s Federal Drug Administration (FDA). After being announced as a pick for Trump’s FDA, the ardent transhumanist deleted not only his thousands of tweets, but also his Medium blog posts. Also Read: The 21 Inc Computer Library Offers Bitcoin Enabled Applications Social Media Memory
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Real Volumes Revealed? How Bitcoin is Reacting to a New Age of Trading Fees
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 12:00
Bitcoin trading volumes continued to suffer a free fall on 24th January, as markets reacted to fee policy changes at major Chinese exchanges.
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Real Volumes Revealed? How China's Bitcoin Market is Adapting to a New Age of Fees
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 12:00
Bitcoin trading volumes continued to suffer a free fall on 24th January, as markets reacted to fee policy changes at major Chinese exchanges.
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Real Volumes Revealed? How China's Bitcoin Market is Adapting to Fees
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 12:00
Bitcoin trading volumes continued to suffer a free fall on 24th January, as markets reacted to fee policy changes at major Chinese exchanges.
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Blockchain-Friendly Congressman Faces Hearings for Trump Budget Role
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 25. 11:00
A blockchain-friendly member of Congress faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill yesterday in his bid to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
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In the Battle Between Google, Facebook, and Amazon Against Banks: Bitcoin Will Be the Winner
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 25. 01:00
As the banking industry struggles to keep its competitive advantage, experts mull the possibility of Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon snatching from banks the exclusivity to provide financial services. Internet companies applying better technology and data could offer higher quality services than banks, provided they use Bitcoin as the primary currency. Otherwise, the vices and
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How Ethereum Smart Contracts Could Replace Mining Pool Operators
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 21:45
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.
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SmartPool Wants to Replace Mining Pool Managers With Ethereum Smart Contracts
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 21:45
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.
Source
How Ethereum Smart Contracts Could Replace Mining Pool Managers
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 21:45
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.
Source
Bank of Japan to Host Distributed Ledger Forum Next Month
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 19:59
Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.
Source
Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Raises $1.7 Million
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 19:00
Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has raised more than $1.78m in new funding, public records show.
Source
The Qtum Project Creates a Mixture of Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 24. 18:00
A new project called Qtum has been created by the Singapore-based Quantum Foundation that plans to meld the Bitcoin protocol with Ethereum technology. The open source project integrates the Ethereum Virtual Machine with Bitcoin’s Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) model and aims to provide smart contracts to businesses worldwide. Also read: SEC Delays Decision on SolidX Bitcoin Trust
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Huobi Adds Bitcoin Trading Fees on International Exchange
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 16:52
China-based bitcoin exchange Huobi announced another update to its trading fee policies today.
Source
Hong Kong's BitVC Adds Fees For Exchange Traders
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 16:52
China-based bitcoin exchange Huobi announced another update to its trading fee policies today.
Source
Exclusive (and Controversial) Satoshi Roundtable Commences in Cancun
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 24. 16:00
After a welcoming dinner last night, the secretive event ‘Satoshi Roundtable’ kicked off this morning in Cancun, Mexico, sources tell the Bitcoin.com News team. The meeting represents a controversial two-day private affair featuring Bitcoin community members invited by ‘Blockchain Economic Advisor’ Bruce Fenton, who has shrouded the event in mystery. “All bags with Satoshi Roundtable paperwork
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Exclusive (and Controversial) Satoshi Roundtable Commences
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 24. 16:00
After a welcoming dinner last night, the secretive event ‘Satoshi Roundtable’ kicked off this morning, sources tell the Bitcoin.com News team. The meeting represents a controversial two-day private affair featuring Bitcoin community members invited by ‘Blockchain Economic Advisor’ Bruce Fenton, who has shrouded the event in mystery. “All bags with Satoshi Roundtable paperwork were rerouted and
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Bitcoin’s Price Unfazed as China’s Exchanges Add Fees
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 15:00
Bitcoin prices have remained largely unchanged today, fluctuating around $900 despite new trading fees on the three largest exchanges.
Source
Trust or No Trust, Traders Are Still Unsure About Ethereum Classic
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 14:32
News of a planned investment trust based on ether classic has seen prices climb, but the token still has much to prove, analysts say.
Source
Watch Out – The ICOs Are Coming
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 13:00
While the ICO party should continue, startups need to take precautions to avoid ending up in tears at the end, argues William Mougayar.
Source
Why Segregated Witness Will NOT Decrease the Memory Burden on Nodes
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 24. 12:00
Andreas Antonopoulos published an interesting article last August on the effect segregated witness (Segwit) may have on the unspent transaction output set (UTXO set). I didn’t agree with the conclusions in that article, and thought about writing about it back in August. Which I didn’t. Now that the article has sailed up as hot stuff again on
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Deutsche Börse Unveils Bank Transfer Blockchain Project
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 12:00
Deutsche Börse has unveiled a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on commercial bank money transfers.
Source
Markets Update: Upward Trends As All Eye Trump and China
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 24. 01:00
Most of this week’s cryptocurrency markets have been on an upward trend following the top digital asset, Bitcoin. On January 16 Bitcoin’s fiat price value broke the US$900 range, once again showing a determined bullish outlook. Meanwhile, the top ten altcoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem have either stayed relatively stable or gained value. Also Read: Making
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Proposed 'Ethereum' Investment Vehicle Sparks Trademark Controversy
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 00:36
A proposed ethereum classic investment vehicle has reignited an old debate while raising new questions.
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Proposed 'Ethereum' Investment Vehicle Sparks Controversy
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 24. 00:36
A proposed ethereum classic investment vehicle has reignited an old debate while raising new questions.
Source
'Lack of Interest': Freelance Market Fiverr Drops Bitcoin Payments
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 23:00
Freelancer marketplace Fiverr has discontinued bitcoin payments, citing a lack of interest.
Source
Bitcoin Devs Are Feeling More Optimistic About MimbleWimble
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 21:45
Work is advancing on a highly anticipated bitcoin project originally proposed by an anonymous cryptographer going under the French name of Harry Potter's nemesis. Named after one of the book series' spells, MimbleWimble has quickly became one of the more anticipated bitcoin R&D initiatives, since it is believed it could help improve upon the scalability and fungibility of bitcoin in […]
Source
Montréal Bitcoin ATM Stolen in Late-Night Robbery
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 18:36
A late-night robbery in Montreal resulted in the theft of a bitcoin ATM, according to representatives at the shop where it was stored.
Source
Fierce Debate Only Natural In Open Source Developments Like Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 23. 18:00
Bitcoin was released to the public as an open source project that allows anyone in the world to not only transact in a decentralized manner, but also help modify the code. Many open source projects like Linux have started with the source code followed by a myriad of alternative implementations. However, for some reason, in
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Nasdaq Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a ‘Success’
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 16:00
Exchange operator Nasdaq has released its conclusions about a blockchain e-voting trial it conducted in Estonia last year.
Source
Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 15:15
Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.
Source
Deloitte Officially Opens Dublin Blockchain Lab
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 14:50
Professional services firm Deloitte has officially opened its Dublin-based blockchain lab.
Source
China's 'Big Three' Bitcoin Exchanges End No-Fee Policy
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 13:00
China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have taken the combined decision to drop trading fees following central bank talks.
Source
China's 'Big Three' Bitcoin Exchanges End No-Fee Trading
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 13:00
China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have taken the combined decision to drop trading fees following central bank talks.
Source
China's Bitcoin Exchanges End No-Fee Trading in Market Shake-Up
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 13:00
China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have taken the combined decision to drop trading fees following central bank talks.
Source
Grayscale to Launch Ethereum Classic Trust, Modeled After Bitcoin Investment Trust
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 23. 12:00
Grayscale Investments is gearing up to launch a new investment product for Ethereum Classic (ETC) in the first quarter of this year. This will be the second investment product for the company; the first was the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT). Bitcoin.com caught up with Grayscale CEO and founder, Barry Silbert, to find out more about
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Why a New Small Business Blockchain is Actually a Big Deal
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 23. 12:00
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues a new small business blockchain effort out of the EU may have bigger implications than it seems.
Source
The Bitcoin Store Helps ‘Shibes For Socks’ Program
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 23. 01:00
The Bitcoin Store (store.bitcoin.com) is pleased to announce a charitable partnership with the Dogecoin community called the “Shibes For Socks” project. By working with the Los Angeles-based Love My Neighbor Foundation, the organizations have collaborated to deliver socks to the homeless within the region. Also read: Over 300 BTC in High Stake Jackpots Available at Bitcoin
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Big Changes Coming Within the Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Realm
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 22. 19:30
There’s a lot of changes happening with Chinese bitcoin exchanges lately in light of the recent central bank inspections. Last week the top three exchanges within the region drastically changed margin lending services. Now more revelations have come to light as these companies plan on charging their customers trading fees starting at the end of
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QE and Capital Controls Create Worldwide Demand for Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 22. 18:00
Bitcoin had an incredible run in 2016, finally breaking $1,000 USD on New Year’s Day 2017. Many people are curious to find out why significant amounts of money found its way into the bitcoin economy over the past year. Two of the biggest reasons that are spurring bitcoin demand worldwide are bitcoin’s censorship resistance and
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Blockchain Wallets Are Coming (Maybe Soon) to a Car Near You
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 22. 15:20
A new project envisions how motorists' lives could be made easier by automated payments over a blockchain.
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Ethereum Wallets Are Coming (Maybe Soon) to a Car Near You
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 22. 15:20
A new project envisions how motorists' lives could be made easier by automated payments over a blockchain.
Source
Blockchain for Journalism: How a Big Funding Idea is Starting Small
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 22. 14:02
As print newspapers suffer from the move to digital, and online ad revenues prove an insufficient funding model, could crypto-tokens fill the gap?
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Samourai Wallet Launches New Privacy Feature Ricochet
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 22. 12:00
The developers of the privacy-centric bitcoin wallet, Samourai, have announced a new feature that claims to “improve fungibility and frustrate blockchain spies.” Also read: Cypherpunks Continue to Write Code as Governments Threaten Encryption Samourai Unveils a Premium Bitcoin Transaction Hop Service Launched in the spring 2015, the creators of the Samourai bitcoin wallet have been staunch advocates
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Making ‘EthereRum’ Distilled by a Bitcoin Miner
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 22. 01:00
Bitcoin mining could have an unexpected application in the booming spirits industry. Shortcuts to aging rum and whiskey are sought after, and experiments have included dumping oak chips into whiskey barrels, and artificially heating and cooling barrels to imitate the passing of seasons. Also Read: Bitcoin Mining Power Growing Bigger But Greener Electrical and computer
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Bitcoin Investment Trust Could IPO by October
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 21. 18:00
Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT) wants to be listed on NYSE Arca, according to a registration statement filed Friday with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is the second proposed Bitcoin investment trust listing on the exchange. The first, Solidx Bitcoin Trust, has yet to be approved by the SEC. Using Solidx as a model,
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Is Bitcoin App Abra Finally Ready for Its Big Debut?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 21. 16:45
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt talks to CoinDesk about the bitcoin payments startup's long-awaited global rollout next month.
Source
Bitcoin Traders Adopt 'Wait and See' Stance As China Impact Fades
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 21. 15:52
Bitcoin prices stayed largely within specific ranges this week, as traders tended to sit on the sidelines.
Source
Over 300 BTC in High Stake Jackpots Available at Bitcoin Games
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 21. 15:00
Bitcoin.com’s entertainment section, Bitcoin Games, has been growing very popular with new users joining daily, and the platform has seen a whole lot of winners. Just recently one of our players raked in over $6,000 worth of bitcoin playing the odds at our Roulette table. At the time of writing, the number of jackpots available at our
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Nigeria’s Bitcoin Interest Unwavering Despite Government Crackdown
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 21. 12:00
Nigeria has recently tightened control over bitcoin’s use. However, Bitcoin interest in the country remains strong despite the government’s efforts there. Also read: Nigerian SEC Associates Shady MLM Schemes Like Onecoin With Bitcoin Government’s Crackdown Efforts Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular to banks and other financial institutions requiring them to
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‘Covenants’ Mean You Can Burn Stolen Bitcoins
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 21. 07:00
Cornell computer science professor Emin Gün Sirer thinks a bitcoin wallet model called ‘Covenants’ would disincentivize hackers by allowing the victim to ‘burn’ the compromised bitcoin after the hack; that is, destroy the bitcoin. Also Read: How to Choose the Right Bitcoin Wallet for Your Needs Bitcoin Bounty Because bitcoin transactions are final, there is a
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A Cannabis Industry Icon Accepts Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 21. 03:00
Earlier this week, a bill was introduced in Washington state to ban pot shops from accepting Bitcoin. Some of the biggest names in cannabis, however, have already dipped their toes into the digital currency market. One of the most storied functional glass makers in the history of glass (he’s done works for the Dalai Lama
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Again: Bigger Blocks Mean More Decentralization
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 20. 23:30
By Bitcoin.com CEO, Roger Ver (Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in August of 2015 and was immediately censored from /r/Bitcoin and several other places. The version below has been updated to recommend support for Bitcoin Unlimited.) Recently there has been an uproar in the Bitcoin community over a potential increase of the Bitcoin
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Considers Blockchain Settlement Upgrades
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 20:35
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is looking to blockchain as it begins work on a next-generation transaction settlement system.
Source
Bitcoin Markets Muted as Donald Trump Becomes US President
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 19:30
When Donald Trump won the presidential election in November, the price of bitcoin jumped. Following his inauguration today – not so much. On 9th November, prices bounced more than 3% as Trump, the controversial businessman and Republican presidential nominee, secured the votes to clinch the election versus former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton. That […]
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Needham: Banning Does Not Prevent Bitcoin Adoption
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 20. 18:00
Needham & Company LLC, released a note for investors Thursday on the ‘Economic and Financial Turmoil Driving Bitcoin Interest & Adoption’. The note discusses various indicators the firm believes would propel increased bitcoin adoption going forward, such as capital controls, demonetization, hyperinflation as well as bitcoin bans. Some factors may seem negative at first but
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EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 16:30
Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.
Source
CoinDesk Research Poll: Will Blockchain Disrupt Venture Capital?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 15:44
Will blockchain tech disrupt venture capital? CoinDesk is seeking your opinions on the state of blockchain-based token sales, also known as ICOs.
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Ex-Gemini Lawyer: SEC 'Unlikely' to Approve Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 14:00
The lawyer who helped craft Gemini's legal infrastructure predicts SEC approval for bitcoin ETFs probably won't happen soon.
Source
Ex-Gemini Lawyer: SEC 'Unlikely' to Approve a Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 14:00
The lawyer who helped craft Gemini's legal infrastructure predicts SEC approval for bitcoin ETFs probably won't happen soon.
Source
Bid to Connect Ethereum and Zcash Blockchains Reaches New Milestone
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 13:00
Work on integrating Zcash's privacy-focused tech with ethereum’s distributed applications platform has reached a notable new stage.
Source
Report: The North American Bitcoin Conference – Day Two
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 20. 12:00
The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) has finished up its final day in Miami. Day two showcased a wide array of great speakers educating the crowd about the many benefits of bitcoin and its surrounding technologies. Also read: Report: The North American Bitcoin Conference – Day One Miami Bitcoin Conference – Day Two, Morning Sessions As
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What the Industry Thinks of Illinois's Digital Currency Guidance
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 12:00
Commentators have largely supported the state of Illinois’s approach to regulating digital currencies, public documents reveal.
Source
The Industry's Critique of Illinois's Digital Currency Guidance is In
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 12:00
Commentators have largely supported the state of Illinois’s approach to regulating digital currencies, public documents reveal.
Source
Megaupload 2.0 Stalling but the Market Is Paying Attention
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 20. 11:20
The Bitcoin world has been abuzz the last few days over the much awaited launch of Megaupload 2.0. Very little information on the new platform has been released since the media covered the story last October. Megaupload Hits a Roadblock An announcement was expected today (January 20th) as this was the 5 year anniversary of the site being shut
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Blockstream is Making a Case for a New Kind of Private Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 11:05
Could Blockstream's Liquid project soon offer financial firms a better solution than standard private blockchains?
Source
Blockstream Makes its Case for Bitcoin-Powered Private Blockchains
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 20. 11:05
Could Blockstream's Liquid project soon offer financial firms a better solution than standard private blockchains?
Source
Bitcoin is Tapping Into the Laws of Nature. Part 3.
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 20. 07:00
Over Part 1 and Part 2 of this series we have come a long way to proving how disconnected the legacy financial system is to natural law. We have also seen how perfectly aligned bitcoin works with nature’s frameworks. Now let’s drive the point home by looking at 2 more fundamental laws of nature. Value Based
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Is Atomic Cross-Blockchain Interoperability the Future of Finance?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 20. 01:00
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts paint a picture of digital currency and interoperable blockchains as the future of finance. They envisage a day where blockchain utilities like blockchain explorers, wallet software, and peer-to-peer exchanges support a melange, digital ecosystem in which blockchains are compatible at the technical level. Also Read: With Segwit, Litecoin Faces (Soft) Fork in the
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Bitcoin Prices Spike Above $900 But Turbulence Remains
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 23:55
Bitcoin prices once again surpassed $900, exceeding this level in spite of the recent announcement that Huobi and OKCoin had stopped margin trading.
Source
Trump's 'Acting' CFTC Chair Details Vision for Blockchain Regulation
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 22:00
The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.
Source
Pakistan Set to Become a Major Bitcoin Hub
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 19. 18:00
Pakistan is currently the seventh most populous country in the world with approximately 202 million residents. Today, the country exhibits many traits ripe for accelerated bitcoin adoption. Bitcoin.com discussed bitcoin trends in Pakistan with Danyal Manzar, the co-founder of Pakistan’s first and largest bitcoin trading platform, Urdubit. Also read: Polish Bitcoin Adoption Escalating with Strong Ecosystem
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FINRA Believes Blockchain Could Impact its Regulatory Rules
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 17:00
FINRA, the self-regulatory organization for US brokers, could see some of its rules impacted by blockchain.
Source
Hyperledger Adds 'Cello' Blockchain Deployment Tool to Its Arsenal
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 15:15
The Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger initiative has added a new blockchain deployment tool to its growing pool of projects.
Source
Washington Lawmakers Are Trying to Keep Bitcoin Out of Pot Shops
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 14:33
A new bill filed in the Washington State Senate seeks to prohibit local marijuana businesses from using digital currency.
Source
China's Big Three Bitcoin Exchanges Suspend Margin Trading, But Questions Remain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 13:25
Huobi and OKCoin, two of the world's largest bitcoin exchange businesses by volume, have formally announced they have halted margin trading services.
Source
Questions Linger As China's Bitcoin Exchanges Halt Margin Trading
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 13:25
Huobi and OKCoin, two of the world's largest bitcoin exchange businesses by volume, have formally announced they have halted margin trading services.
Source
Market Infrastructure Giants to Tap DLT for Collateral Management
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 13:00
Deutsche Börse and a number of central securities depositories are working to build a blockchain solution for collateral management.
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Monero Prices Are Forging Closer Ties to Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 12:00
Monero prices plunged roughly 10% on 18th January, tracking a drop in bitcoin prices as the larger cryptocurrency suffered news-related declines.
Source
HSBC Taps Former Ripple CEO for Tech Advisory Board
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 19. 11:00
HSBC has added the former CEO of distributed ledger startup Ripple to its newly minted technology advisory board.
Source
Network Alternative Bitcoin Unlimited Closing In On ‘Opponent’ Segwit Proposal
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 19. 10:30
The number of blocks mined using the alternative Bitcoin client, Bitcoin Unlimited (BU), is increasing. Over the past weeks and months BU, also known as BUIP 001, has seemingly been increasingly adopted by Bitcoin participants. Segwit, a proposal for an upgrade of the mining protocol by the development team called ‘Core’, still mines 600 more blocks
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Bitcoin Offers Diversification For Retirement Portfolios
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 19. 07:00
Bitcoin is becoming a recognized asset class with a low correlation to other asset classes. This makes it a good option for diversifying investment portfolios with retirement accounts, and some options do exist for investing in bitcoin for retirement. Also read: Former US Mint Director Brings Bitcoin to Retirement Investing Diversifying Portfolios Most investment advisors recommend having
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Bitcoin’s “Bad Boy” Brand Name Here To Stay
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 19. 01:00
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) reaffirms that bitcoin is an “official” US name for virtual currency. Incidentally, many find the name Bitcoin an “unattractive” brand name. Indeed, some have been calling for replacing its name, and its differing logos, to prevent Bitcoin’s demise. Critics also point out that Bitcoin still lacks a proper
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Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam is Leaving the Company
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 23:29
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam is leaving the San Francisco-based bitcoin startup for undisclosed opportunities.
Source
Fed Chair Yellen: Blockchain is an 'Important Technology'
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 23:00
Blockchain is “an important technology” given its potential impact on the global financial system, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said today.
Source
Where's Casper? Inside Ethereum's Race to Reinvent its Rules
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 20:20
A dive into Casper, the forthcoming protocol that could radically change the rules of one of the largest blockchain networks.
Source
Where's Casper? Inside Ethereum's Race to Reinvent its Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 20:20
A dive into Casper, the forthcoming protocol that could radically change the rules of one of the largest blockchain networks.
Source
Nigeria: Banks That Handle Bitcoin Do So 'At Their Own Risk'
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 17:47
Nigeria’s central bank has a message for domestic institutions: don’t touch virtual currencies.
Source
Report: The North American Bitcoin Conference – Day One
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 18. 16:15
The 2017 North American Bitcoin Conference packed a large crowd this year with hundreds of guests networking in the warm surroundings of beautiful Miami beach. Energy was in high spirits over the course of the event celebrating Bitcoin’s eight year anniversary. The North American Bitcoin Conference Shines a Spotlight on Bitcoin in Miami In its
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China's Central Bank Finds Bitcoin Exchanges Out of Step With Regulation
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 16:10
China's central bank is reportedly set to issue findings from its inspections on domestic bitcoin exchanges.
Source
China's Central Bank Finds Bitcoin Exchanges Out of Step on Regulation
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 16:10
China's central bank is reportedly set to issue findings from its inspections on domestic bitcoin exchanges.
Source
Digital Trade Chain: 7 Banks Could Go Live With Blockchain in 2017
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 16:03
A group of seven major banks is partnering on a new blockchain-based trade finance project.
Source
Digital Asset's New Challenger: DLT Disillusionment
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 15:15
Digital Asset Holdings work with the Australian Securities Exchange resulted in some unhappy stakeholders, but it's all just a part of the process, according to parties involved.
Source
ECB's Mersch: Central Bank Risks Reputation With Early DLT Adoption
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 14:30
Central banks should pursue applications of blockchain, a senior ECB official said this week – but not at the expense of their reputation.
Source
China's Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 14:00
Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.
Source
The Blockchain is Still Waiting for Its Web, Here is a Blueprint
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 13:00
William Mougayar examines what it would take to introduce technologies and standards that make blockchain as ubiquitous and user-friendly as the Web.
Source
The Blockchain is Still Waiting for Its Web. Here is a Blueprint
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 13:00
William Mougayar examines what it would take to introduce technologies and standards that make blockchain as ubiquitous and user-friendly as the Web.
Source
The Blockchain is Still Waiting for Its Web. Here's a Blueprint
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 13:00
William Mougayar examines what it would take to introduce technologies and standards that make blockchain as ubiquitous and user-friendly as the Web.
Source
Overstock’s TØ Blockchain Platform Acquires Market Data Firm
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 12:00
Blockchain-powered securities trading platform tØ has acquired a Singapore technology firm as part of plans to enhance its information services.
Source
Abra to Finally Launch Global Bitcoin Network Next Month
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 18. 09:00
Abra is planning to finally launch global support for its remittance and currency exchange app in February, as announced on Tuesday at the North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami by CEO Bill Barhydt. This would provide an easy way for people to trade their local currencies for bitcoin and vice versa. Also read: The US Reigns
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Chinese Bitcoin Miner Might Be Trying To Corner ASIC Chip Market
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 18. 07:00
Bitmain, which specializes in custom mining chips and miners, has come under increased scrutiny due to the Chinese firm’s control over the production of so much bitcoin hardware and hashing power. Some bitcoin participants are beginning to fear a negative outcome for bitcoin with so few producers of the digital currency’s mining hardware. In 2013,
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The US Reigns Supreme in the Bitcoin ATM Industry
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 18. 01:00
Coinatmradar, a website mapping and tracking trends for Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) around the world, recently released their 2016 data as well as projected trends for 2017. According to the site, the United States is dominating the BTM market with market share of 73 percent. Also read: 10,000+ EU ATMs to Cash Out Bitcoin At press time, Coinatmradar
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Bitcoin's Price Breaks Out of Range to Reach $900
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 18. 00:10
Bitcoin prices surged more than 9% on 17th January, surpassing $900 for the first time in nearly a week.
Source
Interpol Hosts Latest Digital Currency Conference in Middle East
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 22:00
A group of international law enforcement groups and government bodies are hosting a conference on money laundering and digital currencies this week.
Source
Estimating China's Real Bitcoin Trading Volumes
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 20:45
A study by investor and trader Willy Woo suggests China's bitcoin volume may be 15% lower than long suspected.
Source
Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Receives New York BitLicense
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 19:00
San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange Coinbase has been granted its New York BitLicense, allowing it to continue doing business in the state.
Source
ECB Actively Considering Cash-Like Central Bank Digital Currency
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 17. 18:00
In a speech on Monday, Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), discussed how the bank could design, issue, and manage a central bank digital currency for everyone, to be used alongside cash. One of the two types considered was a cash-like digital currency with anonymity. Also read: Europe Committed
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Bitcoin Startup SatoshiPay Nets €640k in New Funding
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 17:41
Bitcoin micropayments startup SatoshiPay has secured nearly $700k in new capital as part of a broader fundraising effort.
Source
Bitcoin's Price is Up Over $50 Already Today
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 15:35
After trials and turbulence last week, the price of bitcoin is up more than 7% today already.
Source
First Look: Deloitte's New Wall Street Lab is a Blockchain Playground
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 15:00
Deloitte's new blockchain laboratory in New York City is dedicated to capitalizing on the city's diverse set of industries.
Source
Accenture: Blockchain Could Save Investment Banks $12 Billion Annually
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 14:33
A new report from Accenture posits that large investment banks could trim their operational costs by as much as $12bn annually.
Source
Miami's Third Bitcoin Hackathon Was All Fun And Games
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 13:51
Gamification took center stage at the third annual Miami Bitcoin Hackathon this week, with the first place winner demonstrating a Pokemon Go-inspired, location-based game that earned its team a 15 BTC grand prize. Using GPS and BLE technology, the BitTag app facilitates virtual games of "tag" based on distance, rewarding players with small amounts of bitcoin while […]
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Miami's Third Bitcoin Hackathon Was All (OK, Mostly) Fun And Games
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 13:51
Gamification emerged as a major trend at the third-annual Miami Bitcoin Hackathon this week. Here's our summary of the event:
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CoinDesk's 2016 in Review Reviewed: The Best of the Series
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 13:00
CoinDesk reviews the best of the 50 articles that made up our '2016 in Review' series.
Source
UAE 'Virtual Currency' Restrictions Cast Uncertain Shadow on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 12:30
The UAE central bank is seeking to prohibit the use of digital currencies in the financial sector.
Source
US Postal Inspector Hiring 30+ Specialists with Bitcoin Experience
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 17. 12:00
The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the law enforcement arm of the US Postal Service, has listed a job opening something called an “Intelligence Gathering Specialist.” Candidates must understand bitcoin, darknet markets and how to analyze the information stored on a blockchain. The USPIS jurisdiction encompasses “crimes that may adversely affect or fraudulently use the U.S. Mail, the postal
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How to Restore a Hardware Wallet Using a Seed Phrase
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 17. 07:00
Demand for bitcoin hardware wallets increases as the digital currency’s value and popularity rises. There are multiple devices on the market that keep bitcoins safe in a cold storage manner. However, if the device is lost, damaged, or stolen users need to understand how to recover their bitcoin. Today we discuss restoring a hardware wallet with
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Does Satoshi’s Libertarian Statements from the Past Matter Anymore?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 17. 01:00
Bitcoin is a revolutionary experiment that may disrupt the world’s financial markets and society’s norms in more ways than one. Everyone has their own ideas of how they envision bitcoin being used ranging from a libertarian-style abolitionist standpoint to a statist who believes governments should be heavily involved with the cryptocurrency economy. The question is
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Do Satoshi’s Libertarian Statements from the Past Matter Anymore?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 17. 01:00
Bitcoin is a revolutionary experiment that may disrupt the world’s financial markets and society’s norms in more ways than one. Everyone has their own ideas of how they envision bitcoin being used ranging from a libertarian-style abolitionist standpoint to a statist who believes governments should be heavily involved with the cryptocurrency economy. The question is
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Bitcoin Tranquility Continues as Prices Remain in $800 Range
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 17. 00:50
A tranquil day in bitcoin markets.
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Masters Hedge Fund: Greed and Leverage Broke Bitcoin's Rally
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 22:59
Bitcoin markets could see "a series of failed rallies" in the period ahead, according to one major bitcoin hedge fund.
Source
Masters-Backed Hedge Fund: Greed and Leverage Broke Bitcoin's Rally
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 22:59
Bitcoin markets could see "a series of failed rallies" in the period ahead, according to one major bitcoin hedge fund.
Source
Russia's Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 20:40
Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint.
Source
Gold and Bitcoin Form Symbiotic Relationship
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 16. 18:00
“I had to change my thought process to understand that bitcoin is no enemy of gold and silver,” says monetary expert Andy Hoffman, who writes for the precious metals website Miles Franklin. “When bitcoin hit price parity with gold in 2013, I was angry. I knew nothing about it. I assumed it was like the
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Coinbase CEO: IRS Battle Could Cost Startup $1 Million
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 16:30
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently weighed in on his startup's ongoing fight with the IRS.
Source
Brexit Blues: Why Dublin is Turning Into a Haven for Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 15:30
In the wake of Brexit, the Republic of Ireland could become the go-to European hub for FinTech and blockchain companies.
Source
Why Bitcoin Is Close to a Record-Breaking 3 Exahashes Of Processing Power
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 16. 15:00
The bitcoin hash rate currently nears 3 exahashes, representing an all-time high for the processing power of the Bitcoin network. The escalating hash rate concurs with continuing social media reports that Beijing-based Bitmain Technologies Limited, a company which supplies bitcoin mining equipment, suffers consistent supply shortages due to high demand. Also Read: Bitcoin Mining Intensifies in Q4 2016
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FTC to Host Blockchain Panels at Upcoming FinTech Event
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 15:00
The US Federal Trade Commission is hosting a FinTech gathering on 9th March, dedicated in part to blockchain tech and its impact on consumers.
Source
FTC to Host Blockchain Panels at March FinTech Event
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 15:00
The US Federal Trade Commission is hosting a FinTech gathering on 9th March, dedicated in part to blockchain tech and its impact on consumers.
Source
UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces 'No-Fee' Bitcoin Trading
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 14:01
The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.
Source
'Blockchain' May Fail Banks, But Open Software Won't
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 13:00
Is 'blockchain' failing? Entrepreneur Pavel Kravchenko argues the answer to that question may be in the eye of the beholder.
Source
The DTCC, SWIFT and Blockchain's 2017 Tipping Point
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 12:15
Noelle Acheson tells us why last week gave a glimpse of how blockchain tech will go mainstream.
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SWIFT, The DTCC and How Blockchain Will Go Mainstream
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 16. 12:15
Noelle Acheson tells us why last week gave a glimpse of how blockchain tech will go mainstream.
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How to Maximize Bitcoin’s Value in a Digital Inheritance
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 16. 12:00
When bitcoins are passed to an heir in an estate, they are subject to a different tax rule than usual. The cost basis is no longer the purchase price of the bitcoins, which can lead to an heir paying less or more capital gains tax depending on whether the bitcoins had appreciated or depreciated. A
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How to Maximize Bitcoin’s Value in a Digital US Inheritance
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 16. 12:00
When bitcoins are passed to an heir in a US inheritance, they are subject to a different tax rule than usual. The cost basis is no longer the purchase price of the bitcoins, which can lead to an heir paying less or more capital gains tax depending on whether the bitcoins had appreciated or depreciated.
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Russia’s Relationship with Bitcoin May See Brighter Days Ahead
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 16. 01:00
The state of bitcoin’s legality in Russia has been shaky over the past couple of years. Reports of bitcoin bans, jail sentences for holding cryptocurrencies, and other regulatory policy headlines have spread like wildfire. Throughout many of these stories Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister, Alexey Moiseev, has often shared very bi-polar messages concerning the cryptocurrency. Also
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Things Bitcoin Companies Try To Patent
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 15. 18:00
Amazon. AT&T. Bank of America. Goldman Sachs. IBM. JPMorgan. Mastercard. R3. Western Union. Verizon. These are just a few of the corporations which have filed blockchain-related patent applications worldwide. But, what about bitcoin-specific patent applications, not blockchain? Also Read: IP Trolling Becoming Threat as More Firms File Blockchain Patents Bitcoin Can’t Be Patented Because Satoshi
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The Blockchain 'Bullies': Truth, Trolling and Bitcoin Uncensored's Big Short
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 15. 15:46
Bailey Reutzel speaks to the controversial pair behind Bitcoin Uncensored and tries to separate their truths from their blockchain industry trolling.
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Blockchain 'Bullies': Truth, Trolls and Bitcoin Uncensored's Big Short
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 15. 15:46
Bailey Reutzel speaks to the controversial pair behind Bitcoin Uncensored and tries to separate their truths from their blockchain industry trolling.
Source
Nigerian SEC Associates Shady MLM Schemes Like Onecoin With Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 15. 15:00
This past week the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has warned its residents about virtual currency investments. The agency’s warning has bundled bitcoin investment with two Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) operations well known for deceptive activities. Also read: Buyer Beware! The Definitive OneCoin Ponzi Exposé The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria Conflates Bitcoin Investment with
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Why Blockchain Will Trump Populism
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 15. 13:30
Jens Albers examines how he believes the rise of populism in politics could be undone by blockchain technology.
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Deploy Servers Anonymously with Bitcoin from the Command Line
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 15. 12:00
Developers often build and test their applications in temporary server environments called cloud or virtual servers, from infrastructure providers such as Amazon, Digital Ocean, and the bitcoin-accepting Vultr. A new service has been launched to help developers deploy servers instantly, anonymously, and pay for them with bitcoin. Also read: Meet Bitcoin Unlimited Developer Andrew Stone Signing
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Creating Altcoins is Easy, Maintaining One is Not
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 15. 01:00
Love them or hate them, there’s a lot of altcoins in the crypto-economy. In fact, in 2017 there are roughly more than 700 different kinds of cryptocurrency. All of them claim to offer something unique. However, many people believe there is nothing innovative about these altcoins due to how easy it is to create them, the sketchy
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Europe Committed to Tightening Digital Currency Rules by End of 2017
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 14. 21:00
The European Parliament has recently released a report entitled ‘The Juncker Commission’s ten priorities: State of play at the start of 2017.’ It includes digital currencies for the first time as part of the Commission’s anti-money laundering efforts, which is a priority the Commission hopes to deliver by the end of 2017. The proposed amendments seek
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Bitcoin Mining Power Growing Bigger But Greener
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 14. 18:00
Bitcoin has created a vast mining sector within the network’s economy that is growing exponentially. Mining bitcoin has spread the technology towards new thoughts concerning energy consumption, ways to utilize bitcoin mining’s heat source, greener energy solutions and more. Also read: Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Inspections Cause Price Drop and FUD Making Better Use of Bitcoin Mining’s
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The Two Topics in Law and Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 14. 15:00
Ledger Labs' Josh Stark breaks the complexities of blockchain law down into two relatively simple categories.
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Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Calmed By Chinese Regulatory Suspense
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 14. 14:00
The suspense surrounding potential bitcoin regulations in China served to limit this week's price movements.
Source
Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Calm Amid Chinese Regulatory Suspense
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 14. 14:00
The suspense surrounding potential bitcoin regulations in China served to limit this week's price movements.
Source
Some Blockchain Tokens are Securities, Researchers Find
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 14. 12:00
Does this product make sense? Is there a clear explanation of what the network does? Is there a clear use-case for the token? Has the developer been transparent about where funding will go? Is the project an open public blockchain or is it an opaque, unclear technology? Is it something marketed as a good or
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German TV Channel Says Bitcoin Is “Digital Gold”
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 14. 01:00
One of Germany’s oldest and well known publicly owned television channels Das Erste recently aired a full featured news report on bitcoin, referring to the cryptocurrency as “digital gold.” Also read: Bitstamp Tries the Crowdfunding Route at $60 Million Valuation A German Reporter Learns that Bitcoin Gives Individuals a Banking Choice, Being Your Own Bank In a
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Ethereum Classic Freezes 'Difficulty Bomb' With 'Diehard' Fork
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 14. 00:10
Ethereum classic just forked again, putting in place a change that delays a so-called "difficulty bomb" on the network.
Source
Nigeria Warned its Citizens About Onecoin and Bitcoin This Week
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 22:15
Local advertisements for OneCoin and other digital currencies have drawn the ire of Nigeria’s top securities regulatory.
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Report: Blockchain Could Become an $8 Billion Global Industry By 2024
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 21:35
The next eight years could see the blockchain marketplace grow to nearly $8bn in value, according to a new research report.
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Bitcoin is Becoming a De Facto World Currency
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 13. 21:00
Bitcoin is becoming a world currency. Credibility and safe-haven currency functionality are some of the sine qua non features of a world currency. Signs corroborating that Bitcoin exhibits these two features are appearing more frequently and in ever more significant use-cases. Also read: One of These 5 Hyperinflating Economies Could Adopt Bitcoin in 2017 Bitcoin
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Israel's Tax Authority Wants to Treat Bitcoin As a Kind of Property
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 20:40
Israel’s government is set to apply capital gains tax to bitcoin sales, categorizing digital currencies as a type of property.
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Coinbase Prepares to Fight IRS Summons With New Court Filing
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 18:50
An attempt by the IRS to obtain user records from digital currency exchange Coinbase just got more complicated. Court documents filed in the District Court for the Northern District of California this week show that lawyers for the California-based startup have filed to officially intervene in the case. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched […]
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Markets Update: Cryptocurrency Prices Begin Rebounding
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 13. 18:00
The past week in the cryptocurrency space has been interesting, to say the least. Since our last market update, many of the top digital assets including bitcoin have experienced a bearish downtrend. The significant dive had seen bitcoin hit a low of US$750 per BTC, but the price rebounded on January 12 with many of
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Bitcoin: This is Not the Same as 2013
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 16:55
Chris Burniske is blockchain products lead at ARK Invest, an investment manager focused on disruptive innovation and co-author of the new white paper, "Bitcoin, a New Asset Class". In this CoinDesk opinion piece, Burniske pushes back on the mainstream media, arguing that the idea bitcoin is merely repeating the infamy of 2013 is misinformed. A […]
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China's Bitcoin Exchanges Quietly Made Trading Policy Updates Overnight
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 14:21
China's major bitcoin exchanges halted, or otherwise updated, their lending-based bitcoin trading services today.
Source
China's Bitcoin Exchanges Quietly Made Policy Updates Overnight
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 14:21
China's major bitcoin exchanges halted, or otherwise updated, their lending-based bitcoin trading services today.
Source
Hardly Anyone is Using Zcash's Anonymity Features (And We Couldn't Tell If They Were)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 13:52
Three months since its launch, not many people appear to be using Zcash's signature 'shielded addresses'.
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Hardly Anyone Seems to Be Using Zcash's Anonymity Features (But We Couldn't Tell If They Were Anyway)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 13:52
Three months since its launch, not many people appear to be using Zcash's signature 'shielded addresses'.
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Hardly Anyone Seems to Be Using Zcash's Anonymity Features
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 13:52
Three months since its launch, not many people appear to be using Zcash's signature 'shielded addresses'.
Source
Exchange Founder Jered Kenna Gets Crafty in Colombia
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 13. 12:00
A roller coaster ride as co-founder of Tradehill, an early Bitcoin exchange launched in 2011 that once rivaled now defunct exchange Mt. Gox, led Jered Kenna towards lifestyle brands. While working in bitcoin, things like regulation, banks and other associated headaches burned him out a bit on blockchain hype. Also Read: Why Volume is Exploding
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Blockchain's R-Word (And 3 Other Trends for 2017)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 11:56
FinTech expert Simon Taylor discusses what he sees as the challenges (and opportunities) ahead for enterprise applications of distributed ledger tech.
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Bitcoin Took a Break From Being Volatile and Broke $800 Today
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 13. 02:03
Bitcoin prices enjoyed a respite from sharp volatility on 12th January, fluctuating primarily within relatively modest ranges.
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The Lightning Network Alpha Release is Ready for Testing
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 13. 01:00
A recent blog post by developers of the Lightning Network, has announced an alpha release of the protocol’s daemon. The release called v0.1-alpha of the Lightning Network is said to be a milestone that enables the platform to be publicly tested by developers. Also Read: The Crypto-World’s ‘Bilderberg Meeting’ is Coming Soon The Lightning Network is
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Just 7 People Complained to the CFPB About Bitcoin in 2016
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 21:40
Data shows that American consumers aren't filing many complaints with the US government's consumer watchdog.
Source
10,000+ EU ATMs to Cash Out Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 12. 21:00
Wallet provider Holytransaction has a trade website and app that let you choose networks for either buying or selling bitcoin. The company has provided 11,500 ATMs for users to withdraw cash from located in Spain and Poland and over 15,000 locations for purchasing bitcoin. Bitcoin.com caught up with Francesco Simonetti, Holytransaction CEO, and co-founder to discuss more details
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A Chinese Bitcoin Startup is Stopping Some its Services Due to Central Bank Concerns
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 18:30
A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.
Source
A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 18:30
A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.
Source
Fedcoin: The U.S. Will Issue E-Currency That You Will Use
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 12. 18:00
The U.S. Federal Reserve will not only issue its own cryptocurrency but will also make sure Americans use it. That’s the prediction of currency guru Doug Casey who has an uncanny record of being correct about economic and political trends. His latest book, Surviving Fedcoin: How to Protect Yourself (and Profit) from America’s Coming Currency
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Postal Savings Bank of China Has Already Sent 100 Transactions on its Internal Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 16:25
The Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) has built a blockchain-based asset management system in partnership with IBM.
Source
Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 15:02
‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte is launching a new blockchain-focused R&D lab in New York, with more coming later in 2017.
Source
Coincheck’s Growth Reveals Surging Japanese Bitcoin Trade
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 12. 15:00
Coincheck, one of the top four bitcoin exchanges in Japan by volume, has recently experienced a growth explosion in terms of new users, trading volumes, as well as the number of merchants using its payment service. Bitcoin.com caught up with Kagayaki Kawabata, Coincheck’s Business Development Lead to discuss the achievements. Also read: Japanese Can Soon Pay
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What Central Bank? China's Big Bitcoin Traders Are All-In On Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 14:28
Despite recent reports suggesting China's central bank is casting a critical eye on domestic bitcoin exchanges, local traders remain largely unfazed.
Source
Why I'm Fighting the IRS's Bitcoin Privacy Invasion
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 12:45
One lawyer is fighting back against what he sees as a government overreach that affects bitcoin users. Here's his story.
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Needham: Probability of Approval for a Bitcoin ETF ‘Very Low’
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 12. 12:00
Needham & Company, an independent investment bank and asset management firm, released today a mini investors’ report on the prospect of a Bitcoin ETF in 2017. The company currently hands Barry Silbert’s Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) with a ‘Hold’ rating. Report author, Spencer Bogart, detailed the upside potential of a bitcoin ETF being approved and discussed the
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Bitcoin ATMs Are Being Attacked With Hammers in the US Midwest
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 11:48
A group of individuals has been accused of smashing dozens of bitcoin ATMs in a bid to gain a competitive edge.
Source
Swift is Building a Blockchain App to Optimize Global Cash Liquidity
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 02:02
Swift's newest blockchain project is aimed at improving the management of its so-called nostro accounts for cross-border payment.
Source
What’s Truly Remarkable about Bitcoin
Bitbargain.com
2017. Jan. 12. 01:16
What’s Truly Remarkable about Bitcoin: What’s Truly Remarkable about Bitcoin: It Exists
https://fee.org/articles/what-s-truly-remarkable-about-bitcoin-it-exists/
Lightning Strikes: An (Early) Version of One of Bitcoin's Big Scaling Solutions is Finally Here
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 01:13
Developers can now test an early version of bitcoin's much-hyped Lightning Network. Released by one of the most prominent startups working on the open-source micropayments protocol (San Francisco-based Lightning Labs), the daemon runs on the bitcoin testnet, so it's not exactly for average users yet. Rather, the aim is for developers to get their feet wet testing […]
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Lightning Strikes: An (Early) Version of Bitcoin's Big Scaling Solution is Here
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 12. 01:13
Developers can now test an early version of bitcoin's much-hyped Lightning Network. Released by one of the most prominent startups working on the open-source micropayments protocol (San Francisco-based Lightning Labs), the daemon runs on the bitcoin testnet, so it's not exactly for average users yet. Rather, the aim is for developers to get their feet wet testing […]
Source
Video Bounty App Vevue Ditches Ethereum to Payout in Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 12. 01:00
Video review app Vevue (pronounced ‘vay-view’) recently launched a beta test. The company is paying bitcoin for quick video reviews of locations and events. Bitcoin.com talked to Thomas Olson, Vevue founder, to discuss his latest venture. Also read: New Image Hosting Service Pays Thousands of Uploaders in Bitcoin Previously launched as an Ethereum ‘Dapp’ which had
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What’s Truly Remarkable about Bitcoin
Bitbargain.com
2017. Jan. 12. 00:16
What’s Truly Remarkable about Bitcoin: What’s Truly Remarkable about Bitcoin: It Exists
https://fee.org/articles/what-s-truly-remarkable-about-bitcoin-it-exists/
As India Goes Cashless, its Central Bank Researches Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 22:10
Following an increase in domestic bitcoin interest, a research center backed by India's central bank is now researching blockchain.
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The IRS is Catching Flack Again for Weak Bitcoin Guidance (This Time on IRAs)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 20:45
A US government watchdog wants more guidance from the IRS on investing retirement accounts in digital currencies and other "unconventional assets".
Source
Bitcoin's Price Just Hit its Lowest Level in Over a Month
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 19:59
The bitcoin price slide that began this morning has continued, falling to its lowest level since early December.
Source
The Crypto-World’s ‘Bilderberg Meeting’ is Coming Soon
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 11. 18:00
The third annual Satoshi Roundtable has been announced and this year’s attendees will gather in a secret location in North America later this month. The gathering, deemed the “Bilderberg meeting” of the crypto-world last year, involves bitcoin and blockchain luminaries discussing the future of this technology. Also Read: The Who’s Who of the Bitcoinerati – the
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'Satoshi Roundtable' Brings Blockchain Bigwigs Back for Third Year
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 18:00
Bitcoin movers and shakers at this year's "Satoshi Roundtable" will be joined by members of the World Bank and other financial institutions.
Source
Japanese Government Sends Blockchain Startups Abroad for Innovation Program
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 16:23
Japan’s government is sending three blockchain startups to the US as part of a technology innovation program.
Source
Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Inspections Cause Price Drop and FUD
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 11. 16:00
News from China is once again spreading through the bitcoin world like wildfire. It appears China’s central bank the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is visiting with the top three Chinese exchanges and assessing the company’s operations. Per usual the price of bitcoin took a dive during the early hours of January 11 dropping another
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US Food and Drug Administration to Study Blockchain Healthcare Applications
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 15:45
The US government agency responsible for health and safety is now studying blockchain tech.
Source
R3 Will Close Blockchain's Biggest-Ever Investment in Q1, CEO Says
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 15:15
R3CEV CEO David Rutter says what he calls the "largest" venture capital investment in the blockchain industry will be closed imminently.
Source
Bitcoin Falls Below $800 As Volatile Week Continues
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 14:29
Bitcoin prices tumbled more than 10% in morning trading, dipping below the $800 mark.
Source
Blockchain Angels Invest $1 Million in Bitcoin-Ethereum Hybrid Qtum
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 14:00
A new public blockchain that would seek to merge requested design aspects of both the bitcoin and ethereum blockchains has raised $1m in funding.
Source
China's Central Bank to Conduct Ongoing Bitcoin Exchange Visits
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 13:30
The People's Bank of China revealed today it has held additional meetings with major bitcoin exchanges.
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Bitcoin: Where Wall Street and Silicon Valley Meet
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 13:04
Chris Burniske and Adam White discuss their recently published white paper, setting out what they see as the tech's investment potential.
Source
Bitcoin Investing: Where Wall Street and Silicon Valley Meet
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 13:04
Chris Burniske and Adam White discuss their recently published white paper, setting out what they see as the tech's investment potential.
Source
Did Julian Assange Just Use the Bitcoin Blockchain to Prove He Is Alive?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 11. 12:00
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks editor-in-chief, read yesterday the bitcoin blockchain hash of block 447506 during a recorded video. At the time, it represented the most recent bitcoin block published to the blockchain. Experts contend this is proof that Mr. Assange is alive – or at least that the video, in which the whistleblower appears uncoerced, was
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BitX Rebrands as Luno, Reveals Bitcoin Sandbox Project
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 11:49
Bitcoin startup BitX is changing its name to Luno, as it switched focus to the European market.
Source
US Municipalities Hesistant on Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 11. 01:00
While the city of Zug, Switzerland, begins testing bitcoin payments, municipalities in the U.S. still see bitcoin as high risk with little reward. They’ve had the option to accept bitcoin for city services for four years thanks to a forward-thinking Ohio company. Yet, not one has updated their online payment methods. Also Read: Switzerland’s SBB
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Is the 'Zcrash' Over? Zcash's Price is Finding a Floor at $50
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 11. 00:51
Zcash prices have been relatively calm over the last several weeks, experiencing modest volatility by cryptocurrency standards.
Source
Julian Assange Just Read Out a Bitcoin Block Hash to Prove He Was Alive
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 22:40
In an attempt to disprove theories about his own death, controversial media mogul Julian Assange turned to the bitcoin blockchain today.
Source
Polish Bitcoin Adoption Escalating with Strong Ecosystem
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 10. 21:00
Poland is one of the biggest bitcoin markets that gets the least amount of coverage in the English-speaking press, despite their currency typically ranking in the top-10 for bitcoin trades globally. Bitcoin.com interviewed Michal Dziedzic, Business Development Director for Bitmarket.pl, one of Poland’s largest bitcoin exchanges. Also read: Polish Gov’t ‘Highly Interested’ in Bitcoin, Meets with
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Report: Bitcoin ETF Could Amass $300 Million in Assets (If Approved)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 20:16
A new investor note published today by analyst Needham & Company projects that a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could attract as much as $300m in new assets in its first week alone. Writing about the potential impact of an ETF on the nascent market, analyst Spencer Bogart speculates that such an approval is likely to have […]
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Mainstream Media Should Research Before Publishing Bitcoin Reports
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 10. 18:00
Since bitcoin’s significant price rise over the past couple of months, the digital asset has gained attention from the mainstream media. Lots of them have been quite optimistic and have described the cryptocurrency in a positive light. However, just recently a couple of mainstream publications have tried once again to downplay bitcoin existence. Also Read: Death
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Sweden's Blockchain Land Registry to Begin Testing in March
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 15:30
A group working to bring a blockchain land registry to Sweden has announced new updates.
Source
Blockchain for Mortgages: Compelling, But Premature
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 15:04
If there's an area that cries out for the efficiencies of blockchain, it's the mortgage industry. But are institutions ready for such major change?
Source
Blockchain for Mortgages: Compelling, But Premature?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 15:04
If there's an area that cries out for the efficiencies of blockchain, it's the mortgage industry. But are institutions ready for such major change?
Source
OKCoin Joins Calls for Bitcoin Regulation in China
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 14:31
Following meetings with the country's central bank last week, domestic bitcoin exchanges are calling for regulatory improvements in China.
Source
Bitstamp to Launch New Ripple Trading Pairs
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 14:00
Bitstamp is launching new markets for Ripple’s XRP digital asset, offering trading pairs for USD and euros.
Source
China’s Smart Money is Staying in Bitcoin This Time
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 10. 14:00
“We are starting to see a lot of smart money enter into the space,” says, Ryan Rabaglia, Head Trader for Octagon Strategy, a Commodity and Digital Asset Trading firm based in Hong Kong. “[The money] is coming moreso from institutions and it’s smart in that it often rides the frontend of the trend. We are
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National Science Foundation to Fund Blockchain Security Research
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 13:00
The National Science Foundation is seeking to fund research into how technologies like blockchain can improve cyberinfrastructure resilience.
Source
US Government Looks to Fund Cybersecurity Research into Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 12:53
The National Science Foundation is seeking to fund research into how technologies like blockchain can improve cyberinfrastructure resilience.
Source
Toward Better Security and Governance With Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 12:12
Bitfury's Valery Vavilov argues that blockchain technology will prove key to providing a more secure and inclusive world.
Source
The Bitcoin Blockchain: The Key to a Better Internet
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 12:12
Bitfury's Valery Vavilov argues that blockchain technology will prove key to providing a more secure and inclusive world.
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Venezuelans Turn to Bitcoin to Escape Financial Hardships
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 10. 12:00
Venezuela has been suffering from significant economic decline and turbulent markets. Many worldwide and residents of the region blame the country’s socialist government and centrally planned economic choices. Over the past few months, it’s been reported quite frequently that Venezuelan citizens have been finding financial relief by utilizing the decentralized cryptocurrency bitcoin. Bitcoin.com decided to
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China's BTCC Welcomes Greater Bitcoin Exchange Oversight
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 10. 06:00
At least one bitcoin exchange in China is open to the idea that the digital currency could become more well-regulated domestically. Speaking to CoinDesk today, BTCC CEO Bobby Lee greeted rumors that the People's Bank of China is considering ways to better supervise the industry with enthusiasm, while pushing back against the idea that recent […]
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Scammy Waters: The Differences Between an IPO and an ICO
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 10. 01:00
The industry for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) has exploded recently. Startups are able to raise money directly from the public, without going through the rigorous process required of venture capitalists and banks. While there are legitimate ICOs, the industry has also attracted many scammers. Also read: ICO Fever: How Crowdsales Are Taking Over Cryptocurrency ICO,
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Bitcoin's Price Volatile at $900 as China Concerns Linger
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 23:51
Bitcoin prices continued to experience volatility on 9th January amid sustained market trends and concerns about Chinese regulatory action.
Source
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Crimes
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 21:40
The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has plead guilty in federal court.
Source
India's Axis Bank Launches Ripple Payments
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 19:35
India-based Axis Bank will soon leverage cross-border solutions offered by with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
Source
India's Axis Bank to Launch Ripple Payments
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 19:35
India-based Axis Bank will soon leverage cross-border solutions offered by with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
Source
US Treasury Advisors Weigh Blockchain Insurance Impact
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 18:30
An advisory council to the US Treasury Department met last week to discuss the application of blockchain to the insurance market.
Source
Kickstarter-backed Board Game Bitcoin Empire Ships
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 09. 18:00
Board games are back in style not only among families with kids but also millennials looking to socialize with friends. A Kickstarter recently combined the age-old way to pass time with what many claims will be the future of money, bitcoin. Also Read: Bitcoin Empire Board Game Kickstarter Bitcoin Economy-Centered Board Game Comes to the
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How Barclays Stole the Blockchain Spotlight in 2016
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 16:15
Was Barclays the leading bank when it came to blockchain in 2016? CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel explores perception and reality.
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Why 2017 is Blockchain's Make or Break Year
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 15:25
Deloitte's Eric Piscini argues blockchain needs to prove its worth in the boardroom this year – or else risk 'enterprise fatigue'.
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Indonesia's AML Watchdog Links Bitcoin to Islamic State
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 14:48
Islamic State (IS) militants are now using bitcoin according to reports from authorities in Indonesia.
Source
$11 Trillion Bet: DTCC to Clear Derivatives With Blockchain Tech
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 13:59
The DTCC is moving $11tn-worth of derivatives transactions to a blockchain, thanks to a deal with IBM, R3CEV and Axoni.
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Bitcoin is Still Volatile, But That Doesn't Mean It's Not Viable
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 12:52
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues that bitcoin's price swings are overshadowing a deeper truth – the tech is becoming more and more stable.
Source
Ark Invest Reveals New Data on Bitcoin Asset Classification
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 09. 12:00
Last summer executives from Ark Invest and Coinbase released a paper called “Bitcoin: Ringing the Bell for a New Asset Class,” which defines the cryptocurrency as a new asset class for the 21st century. The paper written by Ark Invest’s Chris Burniske and Coinbase Vice President Adam White has recently been updated to reflect 2016’s
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2017: When Ethereum Will Go From IT to Enterprise
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 09. 11:58
What's in store for ethereum in 2017? ConsenSys believes the open-source tech will be making inroads into the boardroom.
Source
The Who’s Who of the Bitcoinerati – the New 1%?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 09. 01:00
“We are the new, wealthy elite, gentleman,” wrote Atlas, an early adopter of bitcoin on a popular web forum dedicated to the digital currency. And perhaps that’s the reason bitcoiners love keeping an eye on the top wallet holders, bitcoin’s ‘rich list,’ – the ‘bitcoinerati’, if you will. As bitcoin prices flirt with all-time highs, we
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An Introduction to Bitcoin Trading and Technical Charts
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 08. 21:00
Bitcoin trading is a popular market that has been growing in recent years. There are many who obtain bitcoin to hold for long periods of time. However many people trade their bitcoin regularly with intra-range strategies, day trading, leverage trading and more. Often times trading can sometimes be confusing, and there are many things to
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How The New Rally Improved Bitcoin’s Upside Potential
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 08. 18:00
Recently, bitcoin’s price grew more than 50 percent in less than a month before taking a dip. What goes up comes down, how does the rally affect the bitcoin ecosystem? Bitcoin.com asked Spencer Bogart, Equity Research analyst at Needham & Company, his opinion on the recent bitcoin rally. Also read: A Look At Bitcoin Bubbles, When Will
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What Apple Can Teach Blockchain App Designers for 2017
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 08. 17:30
Could blockchain be more user friendly? These industry insiders believe that is essential for adoption to increase in 2017.
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2016: The Year Blockchain ICOs Disrupted Venture Capital
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 08. 13:13
Experts from Smith + Crown recap the year in ICOs – a new form of fundraising that is gaining popularity in the blockchain industry.
Source
Charlie Shrem Speaks About His New Investment Fund
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 08. 12:00
Charlie Shrem, a well-known individual in the cryptocurrency space, recently returned to the industry after a year-long hiatus. Shrem has partnered with entrepreneur Jason Granger to create Intellisys Capital LLC, and Mainstreet Investment LP. The companies will manage a securities investment fund built on top of the Ethereum blockchain based on real world assets like
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SEC Delays Decision on SolidX Bitcoin Trust
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 08. 01:00
The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this week announced that it is delaying its decision whether to approve the listing of SolidX Bitcoin Trust on the NYSE Arca exchange. Also read: SolidX Files to Become First Bitcoin ETF on NY Stock Exchange Meet SolidX Bitcoin Trust Blockchain technology company, SolidX Partners Inc, first filed
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Markets Update: The New Year’s Cryptocurrency Rollercoaster
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 07. 18:00
It’s been quite a rollercoaster in the cryptocurrency markets the past few days. Bitcoin had a significant bull run during the first two days of the year followed by a major downturn after nearly reaching its all-time high. During this turbulent price volatility all cryptocurrency market capitalizations have been affected. Also read: Why Jim Harper is
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Bitcoin in 2016: The Year Politics Challenged Algorithmic, Apolitical Money
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 07. 16:34
Bitcoin Core developer Eric Lombrozo recaps a fraught year in bitcoin development, one that he believes could give way to a less contentious 2017.
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Bitcoin in 2016: The Year Politics Challenged Apolitical Money
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 07. 16:34
Bitcoin Core developer Eric Lombrozo recaps a fraught year in bitcoin development, one that he believes could give way to a less contentious 2017.
Source
Colombia’s Poor Banking Infrastructure Great Potential for Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 07. 15:00
The South American country of Colombia and a crumbling financial system but the bitcoin market has enormous potential. Bitcoin.com interviewed SurBTC’s CEO Guillermo Torrealba about the bitcoin market in Colombia. Also read: Colombia’s First Bitcoin Exchange Closed by Regulators Colombia has Enormous Potential SurBTC operates bitcoin exchanges in Chile and Colombia. The company launched the Colombian
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The Only 10 Bitcoin Stock Photos You'll Ever See
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 07. 14:14
CoinDesk explains the secret meaning behind the only 10 bitcoin images you'll ever see. Be warned, the world may never look the same again.
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Price Reports and Tales From China-Dizzy Bitcoiners
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 07. 13:00
Once again the bitcoin community has been dizzy due to the significant price increase, the following correction, and rumors of China. After the sharp price rally, the discussion has turned to the Chinese central bank warning about the volatile cryptocurrency bitcoin. Also read: China to Play a ‘Leading Role’ in Bitcoin’s Future Rumors From China Once
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China to Restrict Bitcoin Marketing, But Blockchain Firms Unaffected
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 07. 04:15
Just hours after it was first revealed that the People's Bank of China (PBoC) had held closed-door meetings with domestic bitcoin exchanges, new details are emerging about the conversations. According to a new report by Caixin, the PBoC sought to restrict how the exchanges could seek to acquire potential new users, with the central bank […]
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2013 to 2017: Comparing Bitcoin's Biggest Price Rallies
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 07. 01:21
A look at the bitcoin price rallies from 2013 and the past few weeks.
Source
Top Trends Pushing Bitcoin Towards The Mainstream
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 07. 01:00
Like a pack of predators in the night, bitcoin is creeping up into mainstream use from multiple different angles. From the poorest in developing countries to the top banks alike, the digital currency is being used in every stratum of humanity. Bitcoin.com explores some of the biggest use cases that could propel bitcoin to mainstream
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Report: Chinese Regulators Exploring Bitcoin Connection to Capital Flight
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 19:05
Chinese regulators are reportedly looking into the use of bitcoin to avoid capital controls.
Source
US Department of Energy Seeks Blockchain Research Proposals
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 18:15
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has become the latest US agency to look into blockchain projects.
Source
Bitcoin is Tapping Into the Laws of Nature – Part 2
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 06. 18:00
In Part One of this series we looked at the “survival of the fittest” and the fact that it leads to competition in a never-ending process of getting better. This article, Part 2, discusses how things get better, the process of innovation in nature. Innovation at the Edges and Permissionless Innovation In nature, changes occur as little
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Bitcoin-Powered Internet Advances With $4 Million Blockstack Funding
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 16:20
A bitcoin blockchain-based Internet is a step closer to reality thanks to this $5.3m investment in Blockstack led by Union Square Ventures.
Source
Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Responds to Chinese Central Bank Statements
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 15:33
China-based bitcoin exchange BTCC has publicly commented on statements issued by the country’s central bank.
Source
Bitcoin Growing Fast In Unbanked Indonesia
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 06. 15:00
Indonesia, trailing just behind the United States as the fourth most populous country in the world, has a large and growing bitcoin community. The vast population is 80 percent unbanked, and their Rupiah is one of the most-traded currencies for bitcoin worldwide already. Bitcoin.com interviewed Suasti Atmastuti Astaman, the Business Development Manager of Indonesian bitcoin
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What IoT History Reveals About Blockchain's Challenges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 15:00
While blockchain's journey from hype to implementation is likely to yield further struggles, Peernova's Dave Hudson argues all hope shouldn't be lost.
Source
Déjà vu? Bitcoin Price Slips Below $900 Amid China News
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 14:40
The price of bitcoin has sank more than 10 percent from the day’s peak, a development that comes after a week of volatile market moves.
Source
China's Central Bank Issues Warnings to Major Bitcoin Exchanges
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 13:41
Officials from the People's Bank of China met with representatives of major bitcoin exchanges this week to issue a warning about their conduct.
Source
2016: The Year Zcash Entered Blockchain's History Books
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 12:14
Researcher Nolan Bauerle looks at Zcash, its privacy-powered blockchain technology and how he believes it could empower economics in the future.
Source
Director Cannucciari on Making “Banking on Bitcoin”
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 06. 12:00
A feature film on Bitcoin, called “Banking on Bitcoin”, is set to be released on January 6, 2017. Produced by Gravitas Ventures, the film will cover many of the space’s best-known players, such as Charlie Shrem, Barry Silbert, Erik Voorhees, Nathaniel Popper and more. Also Read: ‘Life on Bitcoin’ is Easier Than Producing a Film About It Bitcoin.com spoke
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Bitcoin finished the year 2106 at $968.23, which is more than...
bitcoinful
2017. Jan. 06. 10:37
Bitcoin finished the year 2106 at $968.23, which is more than double its value from the beginning of the year.
Bitcoin Ends Day Above $1,000 as Price Mounts Recovery
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 06. 01:06
While bitcoin prices have had a crazy couple of days, they may have entered the eye of the storm late in the 5th January trading session.
Source
Is Bitcoin the Currency of Artificial Intelligence?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 06. 01:00
Futurists imagine a day where robots might own ‘themselves’, and even trade property with other robots. Some believe bitcoin could even become the ‘currency of AI.’ Also Read: Google’s DeepMind Healthcare AI Will Use Blockchain Robotic Bitcoiners What if robots are self-sovereign entities and they can own property, own money, have legal rights and so forth?
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Bitcoin's Rollercoaster 2017: What's Happened So Far
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 20:15
Need a catch-up on recent price developments? Here's your go-to primer.
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Volatility and Liquidity: How Bitcoin Compares to its Cryptocurrency Competitors
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 18:00
CoinDesk contributor Willy Woo presents an in-depth look at how bitcoin competes against other cryptocurrencies on two important attributes.
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Volatility and Liquidity: How Bitcoin Compares to its Crypto Competitors
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 18:00
CoinDesk contributor Willy Woo presents an in-depth look at how bitcoin competes against other cryptocurrencies on two important attributes.
Source
Death & Bitcoin: How I Prepared My Family’s Digital Inheritance
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 05. 18:00
As a writer who earns bitcoin and saves as much as I can with a family of four, I’ve recently begun preparing my family’s digital inheritance. When I pass, my wife will take over all of my assets, and this includes bitcoin. Preparing another person to gain access to their bitcoin private keys before death
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Bitstamp Collects $1.3 Million As Crowdfunding Campaign Continues
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 17:00
Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp’s crowdfunding campaign has netted more than $1.3m in capital.
Source
Bitstamp Collects $1.3 Million As Funding Campaign Continues
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 17:00
Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp’s funding campaign has netted more than $1.3m in capital to date – but it's not over yet.
Source
What is 'Enterprise Ethereum'? Details Emerge on Secret Blockchain Project
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 16:05
Industry insiders share their thoughts about a mysterious group known as Enterprise Ethereum.
Source
Bitcoin Freefall: Prices Drop Nearly $200 in 1 Hour
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 14:53
Bitcoin prices plunged nearly $200 in an hour this morning.
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Will 2017 Bring an End to Bitcoin's Great Scaling Debate?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 13:15
CoinDesk's Corin Faife recaps how last year saw one of bitcoin's biggest technology debates, setting the stage for a potentially pivotal 2017.
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3 Things Smart Contracts Need Before They Can Really Take Off
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 12:02
Governance, transparency and audibility could emerge as the three big hurdles for smart contracts this year, say Arthur and Kathleen Breitman.
Source
3 Things Smart Contracts Need Before They Can Finally Take Off
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 12:02
Governance, transparency and audibility could emerge as the three big hurdles for smart contracts this year, according to the founders of Tezos.
Source
The Bitpay Visa: a Bitcoin-Debit Card Review
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 05. 12:00
Bitcoin debit cards have become more popular over the past two years with various choices on the table for consumers to choose from. Cards enable a user to load the account with bitcoin reserves and spend the funds where major credit cards are accepted. Bitcoin.com decided to review two popular bitcoin debit cards that are
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Bitcoin Price Bounces Back to Within $25 of All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 05:30
As bitcoin's price hovers close to an all-time high, buy-side pressure is mounting according to exchange data.
Source
Can Bitcoin Businesses Break ‘Affiliate Site’ Stereotypes?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 05. 01:00
Last week, Bitcoin.com reported on Supload, a new image-hosting service that pays users in bitcoin for views on their uploaded images. While the service has been well received by bitcoiners, some users have raised concerns that the public at large is not sharing their enthusiasm, stereotyping it as “just another affiliate referral website.” Bitcoin.com investigates
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Sell Orders Halt Bitcoin Rally as All-Time High Remains Elusive
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 00:15
Bitcoin prices surged 4th January, surpassing $1,100 but proceeded to fall back.
Source
Sell Orders Slow Bitcoin Rally as All-Time High Remains Elusive
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 05. 00:15
Bitcoin prices surged 4th January, surpassing $1,100 but proceeded to fall back.
Source
Bitcoin’s Bullish Uptrend Climbs to New Levels
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 05. 00:00
The price of bitcoin finally crossed the $1,000 USD range reaching a three-year all time high. At press time the current price per BTC is $1,130, and the past 24 hours of trading has been volatile. Since the 4-digit price break the digital asset has dipped slightly below $1,000 twice so far, but technical indicators
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Bitcoin ETF Decision Delayed Until After Trump Transition
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 21:48
The SEC has delayed its decision on the Winklevoss brothers' application for a bitcoin ETF until after president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
Source
SEC Delays Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Once Again
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 21:48
The SEC has delayed its decision on the Winklevoss brothers' application for a bitcoin ETF until after president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
Source
SEC Delays Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Again
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 21:48
The SEC has delayed its decision on the Winklevoss brothers' application for a bitcoin ETF until after president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
Source
Bitcoin Price Moves Within $25 of New All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 19:13
Bitcoin prices have shot past the $1,100 mark having already risen more than $100 over the course of the day's trading.
Source
Bitcoin Price Within $25 of New All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 19:13
Bitcoin prices have shot past the $1,100 mark having already risen more than $100 over the course of the day's trading.
Source
US Treasury Insurance Advisors to Discuss Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 17:59
Insurance market advisors to the US Treasury Department are set to discuss blockchain tech this week.
Source
New Bitcoin Software Update Boasts 55 Fixes
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 17:00
A new bitcoin software update boasts more than 50 changes to the digital currency's codebase.
Source
2017 Will Prove 'Blockchain' Was a Bad Idea
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 16:00
Ferdinando Ametrano argues that, despite the hype around enterprise blockchain technologies, achievements in the bitcoin community have been greater.
Source
Why 2017 Will Prove 'Blockchain' Was a Bad Idea
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 16:00
Despite the hype around enterprise blockchain technologies, achievements in the bitcoin community have been greater, argues Ferdinando Ametrano.
Source
Charlie Shrem's Post-Prison Blockchain Project Sees Gold in Garbage
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 15:00
Freshly out of jail, Charlie Shrem is re-imagining investment on the blockchain with a fund focusing on garbage.
Source
Charlie Shrem's Post-Prison Blockchain Firm Sees Gold in Garbage
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 15:00
Charlie Shrem is re-imagining investment on the ethereum blockchain with a fund focusing on garbage.
Source
Mobile Telco Du Reveals New Blockchain Healthcare Partnership
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 14:11
One of the UAE's largest telcos has announced a new partner in its drive for blockchain-powered medical records.
Source
Preparing for Blockchain Regulation in the Post-Obama Era
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 13:00
2016 was a quiet one for blockchain regulation – yet compliance expert Juan Llanos argues it could be the calm before a storm to come.
Source
A $2,000 Bitcoin (and 9 Other 2017 Blockchain Predictions)
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 12:33
PwC's Ajit Tripathi gives CoinDesk his predictions for the blockchain industry in the year ahead.
Source
The Ross Ulbricht Legal Defense ‘Free Ross’ Was Hacked
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 04. 12:00
“Just a quick note to say that we were hacked and the hackers still have control of our email account freerossulbricht@gmail.com,” the family of convicted Silk Road administrator, Ross Ulbricht, announced this morning. “We have been told they are soliciting funds with it, posing as us. Any email from that address, until further notice, is
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Bitcoin Moves Within Striking Distance of All-Time Price High
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 06:15
The price of bitcoin is now just $110 short of its all-time high reached in November 2013, BPI data reveals.
Source
Kraken Adds Anonymous Cryptocurrency Monero
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 04. 01:01
Kraken announced 3rd January that it had become one of the largest exchanges to offering monero-based trading.
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Can Bureaucrats Really Regulate Bitcoin?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 04. 01:00
Discussion about bitcoin regulation often resembles mixing oil and water. This becomes more apparent as governments and bureaucrats worldwide ponder how they can apply regulatory policy to bitcoin. As the cryptocurrency gains significant popularity, the question arises: ‘Can bitcoin be regulated?’ Also Read: American Black Cross Helps Political Prisoners With Bitcoin Lawmaker Nostalgia Towards Traditional Regulatory
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Greenwich: Blockchain Projects Will Move to 'Production' in 2017
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 21:16
Market intelligence firm Greenwich Associates is betting the blockchain hype bubble won't burst in 2017.
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Localbitcoins’ Growth 85% 2016, Signaling Further Use of Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 03. 21:00
For those interested in tracking the progress of bitcoin as a true form of money, an interesting data point to watch is the global Localbitcoins volume. There are a variety of different metrics people use to track the adoption of Bitcoin. Some simply track the bitcoin price in terms of US dollars, while others prefer
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India's Yes Bank Builds Blockchain for Vendor Financing
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 19:55
India's fifth-largest bank has built a blockchain vendor financing solution for one of its clients.
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How to Protect Yourself From Ransomware
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 03. 18:00
The ransomware industry has exploded recently. Often, hackers demand bitcoin payments in order to restore computer systems. Bitcoin.com investigates what to do to prevent ransomware attacks. Also read: ‘No More Ransom’: A Summer Ransomware Project by Tech Security Giants 2016 ‘The Year of Ransomware’ A report by McAfee Labs published in December revealed that the number
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BitPagos Raises $2.3 Million, Rebrands as Ripio
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 17:45
Argentinian bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $2.3m in Series A capital.
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BitPagos Raises $1.9 Million in Funding, Rebrands as Ripio
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 17:45
Argentinian bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $2.3m in Series A capital.
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Delaware's 2017 Resolution: Make Blockchain a Reality
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 16:30
What's in store for Delaware's blockchain work in 2017? The US state's blockchain ombudsperson provides an update.
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BBVA: Blockchain Regulation Needs to Move Beyond Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 15:06
Spanish banking group BBVA has released a new research note on blockchain that argues for more immediate regulation.
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State Street's Blockchain Strategy: Big and Bold for 2017
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 14:06
State Street bank is on the verge of putting significant amounts of its workflow on a blockchain. CoinDesk speaks to the executives involved.
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Coinbase's IRS Dispute Isn't Just About Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 13:42
Think Coinbase's IRS issues are about bitcoin alone? The implications are far more broad, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.
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Blockchain Standards in 2017: Will We Grow, Shrink or Solve?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 12:07
A detailed look at the current environment for blockchain standards – as well as past precedents that may inform future steps.
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Which Way for Blockchain Standards in 2017?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 03. 12:07
A detailed look at the current environment for blockchain standards – as well as past precedents that may inform future steps.
Source
Bitcoin’s Quirky Genesis Block Turns Eight Years Old Today
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 03. 12:00
Today is the eighth anniversary of the bitcoin genesis block, and a lot has happened since the digital currency’s birth. The genesis block was the starting point for the bitcoin blockchain on its path to becoming a revolutionary network for peer-to-peer transfers of value. Also read: Meet Tumblebit: The Unlinkable Payment Hub The Genesis Block On
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Academia Revolts Against Copyright with help from Bitcoin-Fueled Alternative
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 03. 01:00
Scientists in multiple nations might be forced to turn to piracy in order to maintain their research in 2017, and bitcoin is helping to make it possible. Also Read: ‘As If Identity Was The Goal’: Antonopoulos Slams Blockchain KYC Scientists Increasingly Call For Open Access Access to journals from Dutch publishing giant Elsevier was cut
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The Bitcoin Constellation Is Bigger Than Most Realize
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 02. 18:00
When most people think of bitcoin, they look at the price and its billion dollar market capitalization. However, bitcoin’s ecosystem is bigger than most people can imagine with its constellation of significantly growing micro-economies. Since bitcoin’s inception over the years, the cryptocurrency has created a massive economy of people who work directly with this protocol
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Why There's Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 02. 15:43
Bitspark's George Harrap lists the takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.
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Bitcoin Games Paid 80 BTC in Jackpots Since October
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 02. 15:00
Just a few months ago Bitcoin.com revamped its Bitcoin Games portal bringing fantastic casino classics to our website. In the last three months our games have paid out over 80 BTC in wins and the high stakes action continues to pay out more players daily. Also read: Big Names Gather When TNABC Comes Back to Miami
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Why There’s Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies
Search Results for “nubits” – CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 02. 14:43
Bitspark's George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup. Politics, Protocols and the Changing of the Guard
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 02. 13:07
Do 2016's political changes foreshadow blockchain's impact? Cryptiv's CEO argues the two might be more intertwined than one might think.
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Politics, Protocols and the Changing Face of Finance
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 02. 13:07
Do 2016's political changes foreshadow blockchain's impact? Cryptiv's CEO argues the two might be more intertwined than one might think.
Source
Why Volume Is Exploding at Mexican Bitcoin Exchange Bitso
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 02. 12:00
The peso has steadily declined in the past three years and today sits at twenty-to-one to the dollar amid a period of economic uncertainty. In a nation of 120 million, 80 million lack access to basic financial services; that is, no banking and no credit. Mexico does, however, have 100 million cell lines. 80 percent
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US Government Escalates Push for Post-Quantum Cryptography
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 02. 10:00
Federal agencies of the US government are expanding their calls for quantum computing resistant encryption methods. In effect, the National Institute of Standards (NIST) recently announced a request for public-key post-quantum algorithms. This action follows warnings from the National Security Agency (NSA) about the risks of potential quantum-based cyberattacks and the NSA’s appeal for developing
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Screw the new year, happy $1000
Bitbargain.com
2017. Jan. 02. 08:42
The (non-mtgox) Bitcoin has reached $1000 again.
A Look At Bitcoin Bubbles, When Will the Next One Be?
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 02. 01:00
There have been four noteworthy bubbles in bitcoin’s life when the price exploded after rising slowly. Being speculative in nature, the bubble may soon burst, sending the price crashing down before settling at a range above the pre-bubble level. Bitcoin.com examines past bitcoin bubbles and explores when the next one could be. Also read: China has
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Bitcoin Price Tops $1,000 in First Day of 2017 Trading
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 01. 22:04
The price of bitcoin passed $1,000 during the first day of trading in 2017.
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Bitcoin Breaks $1,000 as Exchanges Break Volume Records Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 01. 21:38
Bitcoin is making waves globally as it broke through the psychologically important $1,000 barrier on several large exchanges today Sunday, 1 January. It had already broken all-time highs in several currencies as global bitcoin exchanges reported record-setting monthly volume. Bitcoin’s price has increased more than 120% since the start of 2016 alone. Also Read: Why Bitcoin’s Triumphant $15B Market is
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American Black Cross Helps Political Prisoners With Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 01. 18:00
An organization called the American Black Cross is a recognized 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping U.S. political prisoners. The charitable group was inspired by the Ross Ulbricht case, whom many believe is a political prisoner incarcerated for victimless crimes. As the new year approaches, bitcoiners can donate to this cause that helps a growing
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Blockchain Breakout? 2017 Will Keep Investors on the Brink
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 01. 16:33
The blockchain industry is likely to see growth in 2017, investor Michael Terpin argues, but we're not ready for the big breakout yet.
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What Will the Bitcoin Price Be in 2017?
CoinDesk
2017. Jan. 01. 14:50
CoinDesk's Charles Bovaird asks the experts for their predictions of bitcoin's price movements in the year ahead.
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Coming Up: Drop Zone – a Hyper-Local Bitcoin-Based Market Service
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 01. 12:00
There have been many attempts to create a working decentralized marketplace using cryptocurrency for transactions. Projects like Bitbay, Syscoin, the NXT marketplace, and Openbazaar have gained attention over the past few years building this vision. However, another concept announced back in the spring of 2015 called Drop Zone remains in the background. The proof-of-concept may
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Markets Update: Massive Gains Year-to-Date Across Crypto-Markets
Bitcoin News
2017. Jan. 01. 01:00
Bitcoin’s price increased thanks to demand and technicals in the second half of 2016. Bitcoin has increased 7 percent throughout its final week of the year and currently trades at $962. Altcoins have not traded as strong heading into the end of the year, but numerous enjoyed an impressive year. Also Read: With Bitcoin’s Rise
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