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Bitcoin core is poised to make its Ethereum debut. An initiative involving several decentralized exchanges (DEXs) as well as crypto-custodians Bitgo will see BTC become WBTC, with the W standing for “wrapped.” When WBTC launches in January 2019, it will enable ethereum-based bitcoin to be traded on DEXs, boosting liquidity and opening the Ethereum ecosystem … Read more
HTC, the struggling Taiwanese phone-maker, has launched a smartphone that can be bought only with BTC or ETH. Called the Exodus 1, the smartphone is blockchain-integrated and features a cryptocurrency wallet built into a secure enclave of the device. Also Read: Spain Approves Bill Requiring Disclosure of Cryptocurrency Assets HTC Sells Its New Cryptocurrency Wallet-Enabled Phone … Read more
For enthusiasts, alternative investments professionals, and cryptographers, cryptocurrency is either the next greatest economic revolution, an incredible store of value in addition to being a cryptographic transaction medium, or the best problem to solve seen in decades. Yet, for the general public, even understanding what Bitcoin is remains hard at best, since the average consumer … Read more
A lot of exciting developments are taking place behind the scenes of the technology industry. Especially when it comes to ensuring robots evolve and become more human-like, interesting developments can be noted all over the world. A new experiment by MIT researchers allows robots to navigate more like humans. The Evolution of Robots Continues It… … Read more
The former chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Gary Gensler, recently expressed his views on the regulation of cryptocurrency markets. Gensler emphasized his belief in the need for robust consumer protections, and also argued that the majority of initial coin offerings essentially comprise initial public offerings (IPOs). Also Read: Two US States … Read more
The darknet often gets a very bad reputation because of all of the illicit activity taking place. That is not entirely abnormal, as criminals have shown a strong tendency to buy and sell stolen data, drugs or other illicit products on the darknet. One of the biggest problems to date is how the accessibility of … Read more
Artificial intelligence is an area of research which offers tremendous potential. Even though AI is written by human coders, the technology is capable of learning on its own. A new effort by University of California researchers focuses on teaching AI systems to learn motion from YouTube clips. A very intriguing, though somewhat disturbing development. Teaching … Read more
The future of warfare will look very different compared to what most people are used to in 2018. Technology will continue to play an increasing role of importance in this regard. Rather than risking soldiers’ lives, using robots, drones, and other types of technological warfare will soon begin taking center stage. The Rising Importance of … Read more
The technology industry has yielded many interesting innovative ventures which may change the face of our society altogether. When students begin controlling drones with their brain patterns, an interesting yet creepy situation is created. The human mind is seemingly capable of doing a lot more than most people give it credit for. Drone Racing With … Read more
There has been some speculation over the years about whether the late software developer, Hal Finney, was actually Satoshi Nakamoto. Some people wonder if he had any connection to the 700,000 bitcoins mined back in the earliest days of the protocol. Finney was an Extropian, or a person who believes in the philosophy of futurism … Read more
