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Crowdsale KYC is Fueling a Black Market for Fake ID

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KYC for crowdsales was meant to add oversight and legitimacy to a largely unregulated space. Instead it’s left investors susceptible to data breaches, identity theft and blackmail. Given the hazards, it’s understandable that some ICO investors have resorted to buying fake ID. Also read: A BCH Fueled Version of Patreon is Coming This August KYC Has … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: Crypto Phones, Spy Games, Binance CEO vs Vitalik

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In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover the development of two upcoming crypto phones, the involvement of cryptocurrency in cyber spy games, and why the Binance CEO came out against Etherum-founder Vitalik Buterin. We also cover the latest case of cryptojacking, this time inside a popular video game client. Also Read: Malta-Based Company Launches … Read more

On Self-Reliance, Cryptocurrency, and Tiny Houses

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One of my favorite pastimes is thinking about how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can change the world. I’m also very interested in the world of minimalism and sustainable lifestyles. In fact, I tend to think about building a micro-home/tiny house in the future. Though I’m not the first to connect the two, I realize that cryptocurrency … Read more

Top 5 Groups of People Who Have Already Been Positively Impacted by Blockchain

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The possibilities and ambitions of blockchain are endless and wildly exciting. The emerging tech has huge potential to massively change lives across the globe. However, along with looking into the future, it’s important to keep track of the past and present. It’s often overlooked, but there are already numerous groups that have been affected by … Read more

What does ICO look like in 2018

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Every month more than 300 ICOs are listed on ICObazaar. In May 91 ICOs closed public sales raising $ 2,5 bln. In Part 1 we give data on the main trends of ICO process: duration increases and more funds are coming from private and pre-sales. Part 2 is an overview of emerging fundraising methods, marketing … Read more

Top 4 Disappointments of 2018 (So Far)

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There’s no simple way to put it. 2018 has been tough for the world of cryptocurrency. As most individuals who are currently invested made their start right before or during the bear market, which has been the longest in crypto since 2014-2015, it’s safe to assume that a large number of them have seen significant … Read more