Month: December 2019

Bitfinex Integrates Know Your Transaction by Chainalysis

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Blockchain analysis firms continue to gain more attention. In the case of Chainalysis, the company will now collaborate with Bitfinex to keep criminals at bay.  It is crucial for any cryptocurrency exchange to ensure no illicit money streams pass through its order books. Chainalysis Tool Helps out Bitfinex That is often easier said than done, … Read more

The Country With Europe’s Highest Interest Rate Has Cut It 5 Times This Year

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Around half of European countries, over 20, now have 0% interest rates and a few are already in negative territory. Ukraine, which has the highest benchmark interest rate on the continent, has just reduced it again, for the fifth time this year. The race between central banks to cut rates, when there is inflation, has … Read more

2019’s Bitcoin Miners Are 5x Faster Than Predecessors

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High-powered bitcoin miners and next-generation semiconductors go hand in hand and as process node technology grows, SHA256 hashrate follows. Coinshares’ recent bi-annual mining report highlights that newly introduced mining rigs have “as much as 5x the hashrate per unit as their generational predecessors.” Advanced chip technology has grown relentlessly and it’s significantly bolstered ASIC device … Read more

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