5 Exciting Monero Developments to Look Forward to in 2018

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A lot of top cryptocurrencies will roll out some major features in the coming weeks and months. In the case of Monero, a lot of exciting developments are on the horizon for 2018. Although there is no official timeline for some of these developments, certain features and integrations have been in development for several months. … Read more

Online Retail Startup Benebit Will Use Blockchain Technology To Disrupt The Online Shopping Industry

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New and innovative technologies are changing the way we shop. In recent years many companies have closed their physical doors and made the move online, due to the many advantages that it offers. In 2016 a study carried out by Statista found that an estimated 1.61 billion people worldwide purchased goods online. Disclosure: This is … Read more

These Are The Five Cheapest US States for Bitcoin Mining

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For cryptocurrency miners seeking to set up a profitable operation, every kilowatt hour counts. As little as a cent per KWh can make all the difference between a mining farm being viable or infeasible. U.S. bitcoin miners have received a helping hand in choosing where to set up shop thanks to new research that reveals … Read more

University of Michigan Is Building the World’s First Unhackable Supercomputer

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Supercomputers are one of those technological trends everyone is interested in. Although very few people would actually have a use for such computing power, there are some interesting developments taking place in this area. More specifically, a new machine is in development which claims to be unhackable. Thanks to US$3.6 million in funding through DARPA, the team … Read more

Korean and Japanese Officials: Virtual Currencies Are Not Proven

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Yesterday, top financial officials in both Japan and South Korea came to a similar conclusion: as they stand now, cryptocurrencies cannot be considered legitimate currencies. The statements come from countries where Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are quite popular in the public sphere, and they come from governments that have been relatively proactive in establishing a … Read more

Youbit Hacked Again, Closes Its Doors

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In the wee hours of December 19, Youbit was dealt a death blow in the form of another hack. The exchange, which was also hit in April, is closing down in the fallout of the most recent attack. The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back As revealed on its website, South Korean exchange Youbit has been forced to … Read more