Scaling problems that have been sporadically affecting the Ethereum network have resurfaced. While bulls and bears were battling it out in the markets, the Ethereum blockchain was fighting to restore some semblance of normal service. The congestion forced a number of exchanges to halt withdrawals, with one going so far as to advise customers to […]
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The world of Bitcoin mining has seen some big changes throughout the years. Hardware has evolved, as has the software used to optimize this hardware for mining purposes. The regions where Bitcoin and altcoin mining have boomed are also about to change in the near future. A lot of mining operations currently reside in China, but the government is cracking down on this type of activity. As a result, we may see a lot of companies move to India in the near future. Where Lies the Future of Cryptocurrency Mining? As most people are aware by now, there are certainPowered by WPeMatico
Aleksander Berentsen and Fabian Schär of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis have recently published an article that emphasizes many of the benefits of cryptocurrencies. The article states “that cryptoassets are well suited to become an important asset class,” in addition to offering praise regarding a number of the major applications associated with cryptocurrencies. […]
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Hoping to push the adult industry into the Blockchain future, this startup wants you to pay with cryptocurrency for their digital peep-show. #SPONSORED
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China lost its dominant position in the cryptocurrency ecosystem quite some time ago. For many level-headed people, any decision by the Chinese government will have no major impact whatsoever. At the same time, most markets will still respond negatively to any regulatory news originating from China. Thanks to the government’s latest effort to crack down on the trading of crypto, the markets all took a 20% hit on Tuesday. It’s a very disturbing turn of events, but one that was only to be expected at this time. China Clamps Down on Cryptocurrency Trading In a way, no one should be surprised that the Chinese governmentPowered by WPeMatico
US bill calls for a fintech task force to reward those with information about cryptocurrency-supported terrorism, offers grants to anti-terrorist detection research. #NEWS
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The largest open-source Blockchain initiative in the world appoints Ron Resnick as first executive director. #NEWS
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Voise has recently announced entering into an agreement with Bitcoin PR Buzz, a cryptocurrency-focused PR marketing agency, the first of its kind. This is the second partnership of the PR agency with an altcoin, the first being ARK. Like Voise, ARK has a productive year in front of them, and this strategic enterprise will ensure that their successes are made known the widest audience possible. Ivan Rossetti – CEO and Founder of Voise commented on the partnership: “We are proud to partner with Bitcoin PR Buzz. Their know-how and professionalism will showcase our 100%-fair distribution model and blockchain music platformPowered by WPeMatico
Whenever new research surfaces regarding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, interesting things are bound to happen. The latest publication of such research on Hacking Distributed points out some interesting aspects of Bitcoin and Ethereum. None of it is actually surprising, but it does show that some things will need to change very soon. That’s especially true in regards to Bitcoin, as it is clearly underutilizing the potential of its technology right now. Addressing Bitcoin’s Flaws is not Easy The research posted on Hacking Distributed points out some very interesting things about both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Although people familiar with these projects know all tooPowered by WPeMatico
Having issued a stark warning to “all parties” against any use of “virtual currency”, Bank Indonesia has now joined forces with local police to prevent bitcoin transactions where they are most likely to take place – in Bali. The island, a popular holiday destination with tourists spending both fiat and crypto, has been targeted by […]
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