If you are a developer, develop! Add value to the Blockchain universe. If you are not, get involved in other ways, there is room for absolutely everybody to help grow this space. (Joshua Lavin) #BLOCKSHOW
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If you’ve interacted with Facebook, you may have had run-ins with spam bots that infest your profile (or your friends’ profiles) and post links or advertisements without your permission. Well, the same malware that tells your friends to “Check out this link for 90% off a BRAND NEW pair of Ray Bands. WOW!” is now being used to mine cryptocurrency. A downloaded client runs mining software that contributes hashing power to the malware’s source server. Unaware Facebook users may have downloaded this bot through links shared on Facebook Messenger. Mining on Someone Else’s Dime You could be mining cryptocurrency without even knowing it,Powered by WPeMatico
Bookmaking is a growing industry and an important contributor to the economy in many developed nations. Take an example of the United Kingdom, where bookmaking generated GBP 2.3 bln towards the national GDP. The betting landscape though is changing with the advent of new technology. More people are comfortable placing bets online using their portable devices and expect the convenience that they have become accustomed to in other sectors to be extended to betting as well. The availability of 24 hours, 365 days a year betting has changed the consumer mindset. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article The consumer alsoPowered by WPeMatico
Tightening the screw in ICO market, regulators block ways for diligent startups, still not being able to stop fraudsters. #EXPERT BLOG
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Ross Ulbricht formally submitted a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), seeking a hearing for the overturn of a decision upheld this year by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Ulbricht’s double-life sentence without the possibility of parole is at stake. Also read: Bundesbank Board Member: No Plans […]
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If you know how hot South Koreans are for crypto, this may not come as much of a surprise. According to a new survey, 3 out of every 10 South Korean workers have some investment experience with cryptocurrencies. Nearly 1 in 3 Invested in Cryptocurrency This Wednesday, web-based job portal Saramin published the results of a survey that included 941 salaried South Korean citizens. Saramin found that 31.3% of respondents held a position in cryptocurrency. Revealing their reasons for investing in crypto, 54.2% of the individuals surveyed believed that these investments were the fastest way to make money, and 47.8% indicated that investing small amounts of moneyPowered by WPeMatico
Over the past couple of months, there’s been a “forking fever” taking place as many people have decided to create their own form of the original Bitcoin protocol. A few weeks ago we reported on the ‘Bitcoin God’ snapshot-clone started by the well-known Chinese investor Chandler Guo. Now another snapshot fork is due to happen […]
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Soon, Dubai will be the first city in the world to have self-flying taxis and Robocop. There is no more befitting place than Dubai to talk about advanced technologies and impactful projects. On December 13th, 2017, in a joyous event, PIN Community gathered 100 leaders from 20 countries at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dubai to share about the technologies of the future – Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), and Big Data – and how they all come together to enable and strengthen a “Sharing Economy 2.0″ within their PIN Platform. Jimmy Robinson – the Dubai representative of PIN Community – wasPowered by WPeMatico
While 2017 may have been the year that cryptocurrencies really started to get on people’s radar, I’m predicting that 2018 will be the year we see them become more widely adopted. Whether you’re just getting into cryptocurrencies now or are already a veteran, here are some tips for the upcoming year. Note: this is not financial or investing advice. Always do your own research and make your own choices. Do your own research, and be thorough! One of the most common questions I get asked when at events or by friends and family is, “What is the next big coin I shouldPowered by WPeMatico
Organized by American and Chinese companies, including SV Insight, Draper Dragon and Consensys, the Blockchain Connect Conference will take place in January 2018, in San Francisco, CA. The international lineup of both the organizers and the speakers serves to underscore the idea behind the event – bridging the gap between Chinese and US Blockchain communities and allow for better cooperation between them.
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