Garza Pleads Guilty: GAW Miners CEO Cops to $9 Million Fraud
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 21:20
A notorious cryptocurrency executive plead guilty to a count of wire fraud on Thursday. He now faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Parity Wallet Hacker Cashes out $90,000 in Stolen Ether
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 19:55
Perpetrators who exploited a flaw in a popular ethereum wallet software yesterday have taken steps to sell their stolen funds.
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Ripple Reports Uptick in Investor XRP Interest as Sales Triple in Q2
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 17:45
A new report from Ripple suggests institutional investors are increasingly interested in its native cryptocurrency.
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What's an ICO? 'Big 4' Consulting Firms Are Getting the Question
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 16:00
Major consulting firms are reporting that interest in blockchain is fast expanding beyond distributed ledgers to include more experimental ICOs.
Source
'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Has a New Job, But He's Keeping His Identity Secret
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 15:00
A now-famous bitcoin supporter known for his promotional stunt during a US congressional hearing has landed an internship.
Source
Non-Profits See Blockchain Vision, But Face Harsh Realities
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 14:00
Aid organizations bring significant resources and institutional muscle into the blockchain arena, but they also face unique hurdles to implementation.
Source
Bitcoin Exchanges Advise Caution as Scaling Proposals Collide
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 13:00
With a number of developer proposals set to collide in the coming days, exchanges are issuing policy updates for bitcoin users.
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Bitcoin Startups Advise Caution as Scaling Proposals Collide
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 13:00
With a number of developer proposals set to collide in the coming days, exchanges are issuing policy updates for bitcoin users.
Source
Indian IT Trade Association Sets up Blockchain Special Interest Group
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 11:30
A new special interest group has been formed in India to investigate and promote blockchain technology domestically.
Source
People Trust Cryptocurrencies over Gold, Says Wall Street 'Dean of Valuation'
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 20. 10:10
A renowned finance expert has issued new comments on the valuation and possible impact of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Source
Russia Prepares to Legalize ICOs
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 20. 09:09
Russia is currently working on a regulatory framework to legalize Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), local publications reported on Wednesday. This is in addition to a bill that is being finalized to recognize cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether. Also read: Russian President Vladimir Putin Discusses Using Ethereum with Vitalik Buterin Amending Law to Recognize ICOs
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Predicting the August 1 Split Flow Chart the Hard Way
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 19. 23:00
Below is a detailed flow chart graphic that depicts the possible outcomes to the upcoming scaling proposals that may be implemented in the near future. We hope to help our readers get a better understanding of what’s going on with these specific Bitcoin network developments. Also Read: The Blockchain Split Scenario: Staying Informed and Backing Up Bitcoin
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$30 Million: Ether Reported Stolen Due to Parity Wallet Breach
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 22:44
A security bug in a major ethereum wallet has resulted in the loss of $30 million in funds.
Source
'Mistake' Corrected: Overstock Invests in Blockchain Startup Symbiont
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 21:59
Overstock's investment arm has backed Symbiont following the successful passage of the Delaware blockchain amendments.
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Texas Congressman: Cryptocurrenices Must Not Enable Terrorists
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 19:06
A Texas Congressman is seeking to make public his views on cryptocurrency regulation following a hearing in Washington.
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Mystery Coinbase Customer Steps up in Fight to Quash IRS Tax Hunt
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 17:35
Coinbase users aren't backing down from an effort to shoot down an IRS subpoena seeking customer names and transaction data for an investigation on their potential tax liabilities. According to a new filing in the case, the U.S. Northern district court of California has granted a motion on behalf of a fourth anonymous Coinbase customer, identified as John Doe 4 in […]
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Counterparty Experiences Millionth Transaction
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 19. 16:43
Counterparty recently experienced its millionth transaction. This is good news for the bitcoin-based smart contracting platform. It appears the Counterparty ecosystem is developing healthily and rapidly. Also read: Following Money Through the Bitcoin Laundry Is Not So Easy Counterparty’s community manager, Shawn Leary, told bitcoin.com about their growth: “Counterparty was excited to see our one millionth
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Research Finds Design Flaws in Scaling Proposal Bitcoin Unlimited
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 15:45
New research has provided a rare academic lens to the conversation on how to best scale bitcoin's technology for more users.
Source
Building a Blockchain Strategy? Deloitte's CTO Has Advice For You
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 15:05
CoinDesk goes in-depth with the CTO of professional services giant Deloitte to discover new details about its global blockchain strategy.
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Behind on Bitcoin Drama? A (Short) History of Scaling
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 14:00
Feeling lost in the bitcoin scaling discussion? CoinDesk provides a selection of must-read content to quickly bring you up to speed.
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Exchange Trade Group: Jurisdiction is Challenging DLT Adoption
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 13:00
A new report by a global industry association for securities exchanges focuses on blockchain adoption issues among its members.
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CoinDash ICO Hacker Nets Additional Ether as Theft Tops $10 Million
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 11:30
Money continues to trickle into an ethereum address compromised during an initial coin offering by a startup called CoinDash.
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London Stock Exchange Group is Using Blockchain to Record Unlisted Securities
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 19. 10:00
The London Stock Exchange Group has partnered with IBM to build a private securities platform for SMEs that is currently in testing.
Source
Kraken Estimates Last Quarter’s Trading Volume 10x Previous High
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 19. 07:00
Kraken’s CEO, Jesse Powell, has stated the cryptocurrency exchange’s volume during the second quarter of 2017 comprised 10x more trade than during the company’s preceding all time high. Despite this incredible spike in volume, Powell speculated that the cryptocurrency markets will likely see growth of 10x to 100x in coming years. Also Read: Class Action Lawsuit Filed
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Some ICOs Now Ban Americans – Who Should Expect More Ostracism
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 19. 04:16
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) or token sales are a surging trend to raise funds quickly. In May, for example, the Monaco Visa ICO raised $3 million in 3 days. Debate ensued on whether Monaco Visa was a good gamble, but one category of investors didn’t have to worry: Americans. That’s because Monaco Visa, like a
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13 Japanese Exchanges Agree to Suspend Bitcoin Service on August 1
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 19. 02:10
The Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association has officially announced its plan on how to deal with the possibility of a Bitcoin protocol split on August 1. Thirteen of the group’s bitcoin exchange members, including Coincheck, Gmo-Z, Bitbank, and Bitpoint, will suspend bitcoin deposits and withdrawals on August 1 at 00:00 Japan time. Also read: Japan’s Cryptocurrency Business
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PR: Exchange Union Coin to Bridge Digital Currency Exchanges for Enhanced Trading
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 19. 01:10
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Will Miners Signal? Bitcoin's Next Segwit2x Lock-in Period Starts Today
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 22:35
Will the next miner signalling period mean bitcoin finally gets SegWit? Through Segwit2x's BIP 91 proposal?
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150 Members: Indian Government, Mastercard Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 21:29
A state government in India, Mastercard and Cisco are among 34 new members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
Source
PR: CryptoPing Launches Subscription-Based Signal Bot Service
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 18. 19:00
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Crypto Market Crosses $80 Billion As Ether, Bitcoin Prices Gain
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 18:45
The cryptocurrency markets were once again above $80bn on Tuesday after spending much of the weekend in the red.
Source
Cryptocurrency Market Crosses $80 Billion As Ether, Bitcoin Prices Gain
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 18:45
The cryptocurrency markets were once again above $80bn on Tuesday after spending much of the weekend in the red.
Source
Korean Lawmaker Calls for Consumer Protection in Cryptocurrency Bill
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 18:15
A revision to domestic law in South Korea could soon set the stage for the nascent cryptocurrency industry to be regulated.
Source
Following Money Through the Bitcoin Laundry Is Not So Easy
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 18. 17:00
Just recently there was a small ransomware outburst called “Peyta” that attacked various computers around the world. The creators of Peyta didn’t make as much money as the Wannacry extortionists had made a few weeks earlier, as Petya only raked in around $8,000 worth of BTC. However, the money the hackers accumulated has moved and following
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What Could Happen to Bitcoin? A Visual Guide to Scaling Outcomes
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 16:15
Bitcoin is poised for a number of possible code changes this summer, so CoinDesk has compiled a chart to help users navigate the developing situation.
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Blockchain Startup ArabianChain Nets $817k from New Investor
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 15:00
A UAE-based public blockchain startup has received $817,000 in funding from a private investor.
Source
PR: Bitaccess Reveals EFT Is Available to Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 18. 15:00
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Daimler's €100 Million Ethereum Bond Is Bigger Than Mercedes-Benz
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 14:00
Daimler AG's blockchain-based "Schuldschein" bond signals the first step in a much larger plan to explore the technology.
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A Chinese Bitcoin Tycoon and His Record-Breaking ICO
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 13:00
An initial coin offering led by noted bitcoin investor Li Xiaolai has set a record in China, but has also received criticisms.
Source
Korean Digital Currency Bill to Launch Shortly but Government Has Concerns
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 18. 12:11
The bill to provide a legal framework for digital currencies in South Korea is set to be introduced this month. However, the government still has a number of concerns and needs more in-depth research, as outlined at a parliamentary hearing on Monday. Also read: South Korea Legalizes Bitcoin International Transfers, Challenging Traditional Banks Bill Prepared
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European Commission Hosts Blockchain Workshop with Industry Focus
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 12:00
The European Commission has revealed new information about its ongoing blockchain initiatives, including the first of a series of workshops.
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CoinDesk Explainer: How BIP 91 Implements SegWit While Avoiding a Split
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 10:40
CoinDesk gives a broad overview of BIP 91, a code proposal that could prove integral to bitcoin's upcoming scaling upgrade.
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$500,000 per Bitcoin? Public Personas Get Bullish on Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 18. 08:00
Financial strategists, stock analysts, and tech gurus are all bullish on bitcoin. Even amidst concerns about how bitcoin will be upgraded and its recent violent price fluctuations, several public figures believe the cryptocurrency has a bright future. They tend to see bitcoin trending upward as demand for the digital currency accelerates. In this regard, bitcoin will
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CoinDesk Explainer: How BIP 91 Enacts SegWit While Avoiding a Bitcoin Split
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 18. 05:07
CoinDesk gives a broad overview of BIP 91, a code proposal that could prove integral to bitcoin's upcoming scaling upgrade.
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How Hackers Stole $7 Million in Ether From Coindash ICO
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 18. 03:00
Coindash is a blockchain company that helps investors manage investments and hedge those investments against other traders. This morning the startup’s token sale was hacked and 7 million dollars’ worth of ether were promptly stolen. The company left a warning on its token funding page advising investors to cease sending funds. Also read: Alphabay Phisher Makes $1 Million in
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$7 Million ICO Hack Results in CoinDash Refund Offer
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 23:02
The $7m hack of CoinDash's ICO has resulted in an offer by the startup to help offset the losses.
Source
$7 Million Lost in CoinDash ICO Hack
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 23:02
An initial coin offering abruptly ended today when user funds were stolen from the ethereum contract used to facilitate the sale.
Source
Kazakhstan Seeks to Become Regional Hub for Cryptocurrency Industry
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 23:00
The Kazakhstan government has announced its intentions to make the country host to “the most favourable business climate” for cryptocurrency and fintech companies. The announcement comes from Kazakhstan’s Astana International Financial Center (AIFC), which plans to operate in collaboration between Deloitte, Waves, Kesarev Consulting, and Ukrainian law firm Justcutum in order to develop a “highly progressive
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Scaling Bitcoin Unveils 2017 Conference Dates
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 21:55
A popular bitcoin developer conference is set to hold its fourth installment at a famed California university in November.
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The Bitcoin Scaling Countdown: Miners Begin Running Segwit2x Software
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 21:28
It seems July 17 has initiated the beginning steps towards Segwit2x activation as the code has been released and miners who supported the “New York Agreement” (NYA) have started running the new BTC1 software. Also read: A Brief Glimpse Into the Lives of Chinese Bitcoin Miners Miners Begin Running the New Segwit2x Software As the price
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SatoshiPay to Stop Using Bitcoin Blockchain for Micropayments
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 21:00
Another blockchain startup has announced it will no longer use bitcoin for its micropayments processing.
Source
GPU Miners Hit Secondhand Market as Ether Price Declines
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 19:00
The economics of the ethereum blockchain are having an impact on other markets, according to news reports.
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GPU Miners Hit Secondhand Market as Ether Price Gains Taper Off
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 19:00
The economics of the ethereum blockchain are having an impact on other markets, according to news reports.
Source
Alphabay Phisher Makes $1 Million in 14 Months Stealing Bitcoins
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 18:18
A deep web hacker operating under the pseudonym of ‘Phishkingz’ has recently claimed to have generated over $1 million from phishing Alphabay accounts during the last 14 months. In a recent interview with Deepdotweb, Phishkingz details the methods that he uses when stealing bitcoins. Also Read: Law Enforcement Takes Down the Biggest Darknet Market on the
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Ripple's Distributed Ledger Network Passes 50-Validator Milestone
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 18:00
Swift competitor Ripple has grown its network to include nearly 60 validator nodes for ensuing the accuracy of the network.
Source
BIP91 Begins: Bitcoin's Miners Signal for Segwit2x Scaling Proposal Early
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 17:00
Bitcoin's miners weren't expected to start signaling for the controversial scaling proposal Segwit2x until July 21st, but some are already moving to show their support in advance of another round of software testing. As of today, about 43% of bitcoin's mining power is now signaling support for the change, including AntPool, BitClub, Bixin, BTC.com and BitFury – and other mining […]
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Bitcoin's Miners Signal for Segwit2x Scaling Proposal Early
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 17:00
In a surprise move, bitcoin's mining community has begun to signal for a controversial code upgrade called Segwit2x by way of a proposal called BIP91.
Source
Crypto Assets Bounce Back Above $70 Billion Amid Day of Gains
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 15:30
The cryptocurrency markets saw notable gains today after a weekend in which prices dropped broadly across the asset class.
Source
Nuco Builds Tokenized Blockchain 'Bridge' for Enterprise Applications
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 15:00
Nuco, a startup founded by a group of former Deloitte employees, has released a new white paper detailing its latest blockchain initiative.
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PR: ACT Is NGO 2.0 – Bringing Power Back to the People
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 14:00
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CNBC, Roubini Veteran Ash Bennington Joins CoinDesk as First-Ever Markets Lead
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 14:00
CoinDesk, the leader in blockchain news, is excited to announce the latest addition to its New York-based editorial team.
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GAW Miners CEO 'Will Plead Guilty' to Wire Fraud Charge
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 13:01
The former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency mining company GAW Miners is likely to plead guilty to a federal wire fraud charge later this week.
Source
Viabtc Launching Bitcoin Cash Token and Mining Pool for Bitcoin ABC
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 12:10
Major mining pool and bitcoin exchange Viabtc has announced the launch of their new mining pool designed for “Bitcoin Cash” (BCC). These tokens are the result of plans to hard fork Bitcoin and run the Bitcoin ABC client. Also read: Segwit2x Beta Released and New UAHF Code Proposal `ABC´ Removes 1MB-Limit Viabtc Introduces the Bitcoin
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China's Chief Justice Gets Blockchain Briefing in Trip to Guiyang
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 12:00
China's chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court was reportedly briefed on ongoing blockchain projects last week.
Source
China's Chief Justice Gets Blockchain Briefing in Trip to Guiyang Courts
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 12:00
China's chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court was reportedly briefed on ongoing blockchain projects last week.
Source
Blockchain and Aid: It's About More Than Efficiency
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 11:00
A closer look at how blockchain efforts could make a real difference in the world of charities and aid distribution.
Source
PR: Gimli – Decentralized Live Stream Bets and Interactions
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 11:00
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A Brief Glimpse Into the Lives of Chinese Bitcoin Miners
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 07:00
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at a bitcoin mining farm in China? Just recently two reports revealed the inner workings of Chinese bitcoin mines operating in the country’s Sichuan pr?vince. Also read: Japan’s Cryptocurrency Business Association Plans for August 1 Guidelines China’s Central Television’s Bitcoin Mining Facility Documentary Last week on July 11, China’s
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Bitcoin Meets DLT: Bitfury Releases 'Anchorable' Enterprise Blockchain
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 17. 06:00
Bitfury Group is announcing its first major step into the enterprise blockchain sector with the launch of its Exonum software solution.
Source
Mining Bitcoin Using Old Computers and Retro Gaming Consoles
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 17. 01:00
Bitcoin mining has grown into a vast economy over the past few years as large ASIC-powered mining farms process transactions for the $32 billion dollar market. In the early days, people could mine bitcoins using their central processing units (CPU) and they still can, but the undertaking is extremely inefficient. However, a few people still
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Breadwallet’s Bitcoin Therapy Hotline Exceeds Expectations
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 16. 18:00
The first week with Breadwallet’s Bitcoin Therapy Hotline exceeded all expectations, announced Breadwallet CMO Aaron Lasher. He did not know what to expect when launching the hotline, according to bitcoin.com’s previous interview, but knew there had been a lot of negativity and vitriol permeating the ecosystem. He just wanted to find a way to inject some
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Cryptocurrency Market Nears 50% Decline From All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 16:10
Cryptocurrency markets continued to see big declines on Sunday as a broad sell-off impacted the asset class.
Source
Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Near 50% Decline From All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 16:10
Cryptocurrency markets continued to see big declines on Sunday as a broad sell-off impacted the asset class.
Source
Crypto Market Nears 50% Decline From All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 16:10
Cryptocurrency markets continued to see big declines on Sunday as a broad sell-off impacted the asset class.
Source
Crypto Market Nears 50% Fall From All-Time High
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 16:10
Cryptocurrency markets continued to see big declines on Sunday as a broad sell-off impacted the asset class.
Source
Japan’s Cryptocurrency Business Association Plans for August 1 Guidelines
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 16. 14:00
This week we reported on upcoming events that might be taking place on August 1, concerning potential interruptions connecting to the Bitcoin network. Now the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association made up of various regional exchanges is preparing to draft service suspension directives for bitcoin users in the country for that specific date. Also read: Mining, Merchants,
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Ex-LG Security Officer Targets Ad Privacy with Blockchain Search Engine
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 13:30
A startup founded by a former chief security officer at LG is launching a blockchain-based advertising system that rewards users for their data.
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To the Moon? Blockchain's Big Hiring Crunch Could Last Years
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 13:00
The world may be buzzing about blockchain and its recent influx of ICO-based capital, but a lack of skilled developers threatens to hold up growth.
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To the Moon? Blockchain's Hiring Crunch Could Last Years
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 16. 13:00
The world may be buzzing about blockchain and its recent influx of ICO-based capital, but a lack of skilled developers threatens to hold up growth.
Source
Possible Bitcoin Network Spam Attack is One User’s Moby Dick
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 16. 10:04
A Twitter user named LaurentMT has been battling his very own “Moby Dick.” He implied the White Whale has come in the form of a spam attack on the network, which has caused blocks to consume too many utxos (unspent transaction outputs) in the system in recent weeks. The user commented on Twitter in a series of charts, primarily containing information
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MIT Study Shows Exclusivity Encourages Greater Bitcoin Adoption
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 16. 01:00
MIT launched a study in 2014 that showed early adopters help to spread new technology throughout society, if they feel they have exclusive access to it. The study’s official research paper was released on Friday, which was published in Science. The experimenters used bitcoin as the “new technology” in the study. Also read: Paul Sztorc Suggests Revising Bitcoin’s Scaling Roadmap
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Central Bank of Albania Lists Five Most Important Bitcoin Risks in Public Warning
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 15. 18:00
The central bank of Albania issued a public announcement on Thursday, warning citizens of the risks related to the use of digital currencies such as bitcoin. It includes five of what the bank considers the “most important” risks associated with digital currencies for Albania. Also read: India’s Supreme Court Seeks Answers as Bitcoin Legalization Focus Turns
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Markets Update: Bears Drag the Bitcoin Price Down to New Lows
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 15. 16:35
This week the price of bitcoin has been descending downwards following a bearish trendline and is currently hovering just around the US$2000 range. The price started its downtrend on July 10 after staying around the $2550 territory for a few days, but subsequently started dropping to a low of $2225 on July 14. At press time the
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Bitcoin Price Drops Below $2,000 as Crypto Markets Fall Toward $70 Billion
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 15. 16:15
The price of bitcoin hit a 49-day low today, falling below $2,000 for the first time in weeks amid a broad sell-off across crypto assets. The value of the total supply of all cryptocurrencies and crypto assets tracked similarly, dropping to $72bn, a figure that was 37 percent lower than its all-time high of $115bn […]
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Swissquote Partners with Bitstamp to Offer Bitcoin Trading to 200,000+ Customers
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 15. 15:00
Switzerland’s leading provider of online financial and trading services, Swissquote Bank, has partnered with bitcoin exchange Bitstamp to offer bitcoin trading on its platform, available to 200,000+ private and institutional investors. Also read: India’s Supreme Court Seeks Answers as Bitcoin Legalization Focus Turns to Taxation Bitcoin Trading Launched by Swiss Regulated Bank Switzerland’s leading online financial
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Ethereum Millionaires Might Be Attracting Attention From Regulators
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 15. 12:00
Just recently Bitcoin.com has been covering the ongoing case between the U.S. tax agency, the IRS and its dealings with the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. However, bitcoiners are not the only ones being observed by taxation officials as regulators are growing concerned about ethereum traders this year accumulating millions of dollars in gains in a pseudo-anonymous
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How Initial Coin Offerings Sidestepped Traditional Disruption Models
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 15. 12:00
Medici Ventures' Steve Hopkins dissects developments in blockchain, arguing that the tech's use for fundraising sets the stage for massive disruption.
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Mr. Blockchain Goes to Washington
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 15. 11:30
CoinDesk profiles a recent effort to educate US lawmakers on the impact and benefits of blockchain technology in Washington, DC.
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Bitkan Announces the 2017 BTC & Blockchain International Summit
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 15. 01:00
On September 9, 2017, blockchain enthusiasts from all around the world will attend the ‘BTC & Blockchain International Summit’ taking place in Beijing, China. The event will be hosted by the Bitcoin-focused data and trading services provider, Bitkan at the gorgeous Sofitel Wanda Beijing Hotel in the Chaoyang District. Also read: Bitcoin.com Podcast Episode with
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US Congressman: Cryptocurrencies Need Tighter Rules
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 23:30
During a speech today, a Republican member of the US Congress called for tighter anti-money laundering controls for digital currencies.
Source
GDAX Plans to Suspend Bitcoin Withdrawals If UASF Activates
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 22:40
Digital currency exchange platform GDAX has revealed its contingency plans in the event a controversial bitcoin scaling proposal is activated.
Source
India’s Supreme Court Seeks Answers as Bitcoin Legalization Focus Turns to Taxation
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 14. 21:30
While Indian government officials discuss ways to legalize bitcoin for tax purposes, the Supreme Court has given lawmakers four weeks to examine all security issues relating to digital currencies. Bitcoin.com recently reported on the government setting up a task force to evaluate whether to regulate and legalize bitcoin, which is expected to take 6 months.
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Egyptian Regulators Kill Rumor Domestic Banks Might Handle Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 21:15
Egypt's central bank recently shot down rumors that it would allow banks in the country to handle cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
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Albanian Central Bank Issues Warning to Cryptocurrency Investors
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 20:06
Albania's central bank calling on potential investors to avoid investing in cryptocurrencies.
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Ether Price Falls Below $190 Amid Broader Cryptocurrency Market Decline
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 19:01
Ether prices have fallen below $190 across the world's digital currency exchange, according to market data.
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Ether Prices Fall Below $190 Amid Broader Cryptocurrency Market Decline
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 19:01
Ether prices have fallen below $190 across the world's digital currency exchange, according to market data.
Source
Ether Prices Fall Below $190 Amid Broader Crypto Price Decline
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 19:01
Ether prices have fallen below $190 across the world's digital currency exchange, according to market data.
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Morgan Stanley Believes Bitcoin Acceptance is Shrinking
Bitcoin News
2017. Jul. 14. 19:00
Investment bank Morgan Stanley recently came out with a report suggesting bitcoin acceptance has dropped to “virtually zero and shrinking.” The report was created by the investment bank’s internal analyst team, which was headed by James E Faucette. Also read: BTCC Founder Bobby Lee Says Cryptocurrencies Need Regulation A Yahoo Financial article elaborated, saying, “According to
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Online Bank Swissquote Partners With Bitstamp to Launch Bitcoin Trading
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 18:25
Online banking service Swissquote is launching a new bitcoin trading feature in partnership with digital currency exchange BitStamp.
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The Segwit2x Boycott: Bitcoin's UASF Isn't Backing Down From August Deadline
CoinDesk
2017. Jul. 14. 17:39
Support for a so-called UASF continues, adding complications to bitcoin's upcoming scaling drama.
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