Public Sector Guide to Blockchain Published by IT Trade Association
CompTIA, the US-based and world-leading IT industry trade association has released a handy guidebook titled ‘Harnessing the Blockchain Revolution: CompTIA’s Practical Guide for the Public Sector‘.
The guide offers several chapters that take an in-depth look at blockchain technologies and their benefits. In the opening, the guide is considerate enough to note that the technology has been “viewed through the lens of virtual currencies”.
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Bitcoin Stock Exchange Founder Pleads Guilty in US Court
Founder of no longer operational Bitcoin stock exchange BitFunder pleaded guilty to federal charges before US Magistrate Judge James Cott in Manhattan on counts of obstruction of justice and securities fraud, according to prosecutors on Tuesday.
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Founder of no longer operational Bitcoin stock exchange BitFunder pleaded guilty to federal charges before US Magistrate Judge James Cott in Manhattan on counts of obstruction of justice and securities fraud, according to prosecutors on Tuesday.
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Space Telescope Science Institute Uses Blockchain to Process Hubble Data
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has launched a platform which accelerates Hubble Space Telescope research with blockchain technology. There is so much data generated by the Hubble Space Telescope, the leading telescope for investigating deep space, that the government and researchers don’t have enough computing power to thoroughly analyze all of the data.
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The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has launched a platform which accelerates Hubble Space Telescope research with blockchain technology. There is so much data generated by the Hubble Space Telescope, the leading telescope for investigating deep space, that the government and researchers don’t have enough computing power to thoroughly analyze all of the data.
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General Electric Enters Blockchain With $12 Million Funding of Cybersecurity Startup
General Electric (GE) has contributed to a fundraising round totaling USD 12 million for cybersecurity startup Xage that utilizes blockchain technology in collaborating Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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General Electric (GE) has contributed to a fundraising round totaling USD 12 million for cybersecurity startup Xage that utilizes blockchain technology in collaborating Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Study: Decentralized Exchanges Aren’t Truly Decentralized And Lack Liquidity
A study of decentralized exchanges conducted by the analytics firm Alethio in July 2018 found that exchanges which claim to be decentralized have a relatively small amount of trading and liquidity and aren’t truly decentralized. It is found that so-called decentralized exchanges actually have varying degrees of centralization.
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A study of decentralized exchanges conducted by the analytics firm Alethio in July 2018 found that exchanges which claim to be decentralized have a relatively small amount of trading and liquidity and aren’t truly decentralized. It is found that so-called decentralized exchanges actually have varying degrees of centralization.
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Johnny Depp Could Play Late Crypto Billionaire Matthew Mellon in Biopic
Actor Johnny Depp, of Edward Scissorhands and Pirates of the Caribbean fame, has been linked with a new film said to be a biopic of the late cryptocurrency billionaire Matthew Mellon.
Although it hasn’t been confirmed, sources reportedly told the Mail Online that Depp is understood to be interested in the role and that “there is a screenplay being shopped”.
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Actor Johnny Depp, of Edward Scissorhands and Pirates of the Caribbean fame, has been linked with a new film said to be a biopic of the late cryptocurrency billionaire Matthew Mellon.
Although it hasn’t been confirmed, sources reportedly told the Mail Online that Depp is understood to be interested in the role and that “there is a screenplay being shopped”.
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US Politician to Accept Bitcoin Campaign Donations Despite Expected Backlash
The Chairman of the Wisconsin state Libertarian Party and candidate for state Governor Phil Anderson has announced he is accepting campaign donations in Bitcoin for the 2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial election.
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The Chairman of the Wisconsin state Libertarian Party and candidate for state Governor Phil Anderson has announced he is accepting campaign donations in Bitcoin for the 2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial election.
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Bitcoin Breaks into Pamplona Strides at over $8,200: Some Reasons Why
With Bitcoin now at USD 8,219 at time of writing, it appears that the flagship digital currency could finally be back on a bull run. The predictions abound, but with 20% back on its price after a week, Bitcoin is making up some fast ground.
As with most things, the good news is always a boon for morale and the two months have certainly seen plenty of motivating factors capable of pushing the coin upwards. CoinMarketCap gives Bitcoin a 47% dominance rate, unseen since December last year when the landmark USD 20,000 valuation was reached.
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With Bitcoin now at USD 8,219 at time of writing, it appears that the flagship digital currency could finally be back on a bull run. The predictions abound, but with 20% back on its price after a week, Bitcoin is making up some fast ground.
As with most things, the good news is always a boon for morale and the two months have certainly seen plenty of motivating factors capable of pushing the coin upwards. CoinMarketCap gives Bitcoin a 47% dominance rate, unseen since December last year when the landmark USD 20,000 valuation was reached.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bitcoin-breaks-into-pamplona-strides-at-over-8200-some-reasons-why/
China Presses Onward as Global Blockchain Investor with New $1.48 Billion Fund
Despite China’s critical stances on cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the crypto-skeptic government has ramped up its support of blockchain technologies with a CNY 10 billion (USD 1.48 billion) investment fund to support public blockchain projects.
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Despite China’s critical stances on cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the crypto-skeptic government has ramped up its support of blockchain technologies with a CNY 10 billion (USD 1.48 billion) investment fund to support public blockchain projects.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/china-presses-onward-as-global-blockchain-investor-with-new-1-48-billion-fund/
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Dash Making Its Way in Venezuela’s Troubled Economy
In Venezuela’s broken economy, Dash is reportedly becoming one of Venezuela’s more popular cryptocurrencies.
According to Latin American exchange buyer Cryptobuyer, the digital currency’s rise in popularity has all but overtaken Bitcoin in the region, although statistics don’t bear out the claim.
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In Venezuela’s broken economy, Dash is reportedly becoming one of Venezuela’s more popular cryptocurrencies.
According to Latin American exchange buyer Cryptobuyer, the digital currency’s rise in popularity has all but overtaken Bitcoin in the region, although statistics don’t bear out the claim.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/dash-making-its-way-in-venezuelas-troubled-economy/
Crypto and ICOs Require Study, Clearer Regulations if US to Lead Digital Transformation
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) may have found some footing in the United States after the Chamber of Commerce established its new Fintech Innovation Initiative, which is calling for more precise regulations on cryptocurrencies and crypto-related activities.
The Chamber of Commerce is the US’s largest business lobbying group with incredible influence and with this new initiative, it is taking aim at “bridging the gap between tech and DC”.
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Initial coin offerings (ICOs) may have found some footing in the United States after the Chamber of Commerce established its new Fintech Innovation Initiative, which is calling for more precise regulations on cryptocurrencies and crypto-related activities.
The Chamber of Commerce is the US’s largest business lobbying group with incredible influence and with this new initiative, it is taking aim at “bridging the gap between tech and DC”.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/crypto-and-icos-require-study-clearer-regulations-if-us-to-lead-digital-transformation/
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Bank of Canada Study: 58% of Citizens Invested in Bitcoin are Hodling
A survey conducted by the Bank of Canada indicates that 58% of the Canadian citizens that own Bitcoin do so for investment purposes. The study was published on 23 July, based on Bitcoin practices in 2017.
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A survey conducted by the Bank of Canada indicates that 58% of the Canadian citizens that own Bitcoin do so for investment purposes. The study was published on 23 July, based on Bitcoin practices in 2017.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bank-of-canada-study-58-of-citizens-invested-in-bitcoin-are-hodling/
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Google Steadily Pushing Blockchain Aspirations on Cloud
Google is set to announce its latest DLT developments at today’s Google Cloud Next ’18 conference in San Francisco.
The company has a 50-minute session planned at the conference to discuss its so-called ‘Distributed Ledger Technology Partnerships on Google Cloud’, the title of the session.
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Google is set to announce its latest DLT developments at today’s Google Cloud Next ’18 conference in San Francisco.
The company has a 50-minute session planned at the conference to discuss its so-called ‘Distributed Ledger Technology Partnerships on Google Cloud’, the title of the session.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/google-steadily-pushing-blockchain-aspirations-on-cloud/
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Australian Blockchain Innovators Bring Voting Clarity to Indonesia
An Australian startup is planning to use blockchain technology in order to help to tackle vote-rigging in countries like Indonesia, according to us ABC News Australia.
Emerging democracies such as Indonesia, with its population of 261 million, often fall foul of voting discrepancies due to intimidation or poor calculation of paper voting over its almost 2 million km² of land.
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An Australian startup is planning to use blockchain technology in order to help to tackle vote-rigging in countries like Indonesia, according to us ABC News Australia.
Emerging democracies such as Indonesia, with its population of 261 million, often fall foul of voting discrepancies due to intimidation or poor calculation of paper voting over its almost 2 million km² of land.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/australian-blockchain-innovators-bring-voting-clarity-to-indonesia/
Bitcoin “Bits” Denomination Suggested in Bitcoin Improvement Proposal
Bitcoin developer Jimmy Song has encouraged for the use of “bit” for simpler Bitcoin denominations, proposing in BIP 176 published in December 2017 that the denomination be formalized. BIP 176 calls for Bitcoin amounts to be denominated in bits, where 1 bit = 100 satoshis or BTC 0.000001.
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Bitcoin developer Jimmy Song has encouraged for the use of “bit” for simpler Bitcoin denominations, proposing in BIP 176 published in December 2017 that the denomination be formalized. BIP 176 calls for Bitcoin amounts to be denominated in bits, where 1 bit = 100 satoshis or BTC 0.000001.
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Mike Novogratz Says Institutional Investors Are Stampeding into Crypto
Expert cryptocurrency investor Mike Novogratz said during a speech at Blockchain Week Korea that “a herd of institutional investors” is moving into the crypto space. His opinion is shared by other experts, like Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson who says tens of trillions of dollars will be invested into crypto from institutional investors. If this is accurate, it could lead to the biggest crypto rally in history by far since the total crypto market cap is still below USD 300 billion as of this writing on 23 July 2018.
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Expert cryptocurrency investor Mike Novogratz said during a speech at Blockchain Week Korea that “a herd of institutional investors” is moving into the crypto space. His opinion is shared by other experts, like Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson who says tens of trillions of dollars will be invested into crypto from institutional investors. If this is accurate, it could lead to the biggest crypto rally in history by far since the total crypto market cap is still below USD 300 billion as of this writing on 23 July 2018.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/mike-novogratz-says-institutional-investors-are-stampeding-into-crypto/
Facebook, Google Now Serving Coinbase Ads, Partially Reversing Crypto Ad Ban
Facebook partially reversed its crypto ad blanket ban by allowing Coinbase ads as of 22 July 2018, opening the door for more properly licensed and regulated crypto companies to regain their advertising ability via an application process. Google, the biggest online advertiser in the world, is following Facebook’s lead and serving Coinbase ads via its Adsense and Adwords platforms. Additionally, Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is now displaying Coinbase ads.
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Facebook partially reversed its crypto ad blanket ban by allowing Coinbase ads as of 22 July 2018, opening the door for more properly licensed and regulated crypto companies to regain their advertising ability via an application process. Google, the biggest online advertiser in the world, is following Facebook’s lead and serving Coinbase ads via its Adsense and Adwords platforms. Additionally, Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is now displaying Coinbase ads.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/facebook-google-now-serving-coinbase-ads-partially-reversing-crypto-ad-ban/
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Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for Offline Transactions Published
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 174 has been added to the GitHub Bitcoin repository by Bitcoin developer Andrew Chow, creating the technology for partially signed Bitcoin transactions (PSBT), which can be used to send Bitcoin transactions without an internet connection.
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Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 174 has been added to the GitHub Bitcoin repository by Bitcoin developer Andrew Chow, creating the technology for partially signed Bitcoin transactions (PSBT), which can be used to send Bitcoin transactions without an internet connection.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bitcoin-improvement-proposal-for-offline-transactions-published/
G20 Don’t View Crypto as Threat to World Financial Stability
The latest G20 summit, held on Sunday in Buenos Aires, came to the conclusion that cryptocurrency is not a threat to global financial stability.
Cryptocurrency is considered a drop in the bucket still, with the collective market capitalization of the entire sector worth less than 1% of the world GDP, even during December 2017’s peak.
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The latest G20 summit, held on Sunday in Buenos Aires, came to the conclusion that cryptocurrency is not a threat to global financial stability.
Cryptocurrency is considered a drop in the bucket still, with the collective market capitalization of the entire sector worth less than 1% of the world GDP, even during December 2017’s peak.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/g20-dont-view-crypto-as-threat-to-world-financial-stability/
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US Accused of Seizing Over BTC 500 from Iranian Citizens
The President of Iran’s Blockchain Association, Sepehr Mohammadi, says over BTC 500, currently worth USD 3.9 million as of 23 July 2018, have been seized from Iranian citizens by the United States in the past year. He claims that Bitcoin confiscations are still happening and Iranians are in a particularly sticky situation since they have practically no legal recourse, due to Bitcoin being illegal in Iran.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/us-accused-of-seizing-over-btc-500-from-iranian-citizens/
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The President of Iran’s Blockchain Association, Sepehr Mohammadi, says over BTC 500, currently worth USD 3.9 million as of 23 July 2018, have been seized from Iranian citizens by the United States in the past year. He claims that Bitcoin confiscations are still happening and Iranians are in a particularly sticky situation since they have practically no legal recourse, due to Bitcoin being illegal in Iran.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/us-accused-of-seizing-over-btc-500-from-iranian-citizens/
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