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Bitcoin Halving 2020: How the World’s Largest Mining Pool Is Helping Miners ‘De-Risk’
2.5.2020
F2Pool, the largest bitcoin mining pool in the world, controls 20% of the network's hashrate. F2Pool's Thomas Heller explains the economics of mining
Why the Dollar Has Never Been Stronger or More Set Up to Fail
1.5.2020
With trillions in money printing, the dollar should be getting weaker. Instead, it’s stronger than ever. What gives? The first of a four-part microseries on the battle for the future of money
From Corrupt to Broken: An Insider’s Analysis of the Fed, Feat. Danielle Dimartino Booth
30.4.2020
An advisor to the Fed through the Great Financial Crisis to 2015 examines the latest in the largest monetary policy experiment in human history
Banking the Unbanked: How the Crypto Community Can Make a Big Impact
30.4.2020
For tech-savvy young adults in communities often overlooked by traditional big business, the crypto and blockchain industry offers opportunities that others don't
Ousted Bitmain Co-Founder Wins Partial Victory in Latest Legal Battle
30.4.2020
Micree Zhan persuaded a Beijing municipal agency to stop Bitmain from changing its local legal representative -- but not to give him back the title
Cryptocurrency Trading Surges in Malaysia as Lockdown Cripples Economy
30.4.2020
Cryptocurrency trading in Malaysia has surged as the country endures an extended lockdown, costing its economy an estimated $550 million a day. Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges are reporting substantial growth in trading volumes and new users as people seek “a good store of value...
Blockchain Technology: Government Use Cases
29.4.2020
A lot has been said about the possibilities of blockchain technology helping governments and people, but are there any realContinue Reading
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When Currencies Fail: A Primer on the Dollar Crisis in Lebanon
29.4.2020
A massive shortage of dollars is instigating economic chaos, including a more than 50% loss of value in the Lebanese pound
Chinese Kennel Owner Caught Stealing Electricity to Power Underground Bitcoin Mining Farm
29.4.2020
The largest oil field in the People’s Republic of China has been a target for individuals and organizations attempting to mine bitcoins with free electricity. After a bunch of mining farm operators allegedly got caught last summer, a dog kennel owner was recently busted for running cable...
[David Baron’s] Thoughts on an implementable path forward for Container Queries
29.4.2020
That’s the title of a public post from David Baron, a Principal Engineer at Firefox, with thoughts toward container queries. I know a lot of people have been holding their breath waiting for David’s ideas, as he’s one of few uniquely qualified to understand the ins and outs...
Alpine.js: The JavaScript Framework That’s Used Like jQuery, Written Like Vue, and Inspired by TailwindCSS
29.4.2020
We have big JavaScript frameworks that tons of people already use and like, including React, Vue, Angular, and Svelte. Do we need another JavaScript library? Let’s take a look at Alpine.js and you can decide for yourself. Alpine.js is for developers who aren’t looking to build a single page...
66% of Europeans Believe Crypto Will Still Be Around in 10 Years: Survey
29.4.2020
A poll from bitFlyer Europe suggests confidence in crypto is growing, despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic
How to Redirect a Search Form to a Site-Scoped Google Search
29.4.2020
This is just a tiny little trick that might be helpful on a site where you don’t have the time or desire to build out a really good on-site search solution. Google.com itself can perform searches scoped to one particular site. The trick is getting people there using that special syntax...
Chinese Court Declares Ethereum Legal Property With Economic Value
28.4.2020
A district court in China has reportedly ruled that Ethereum’s cryptocurrency is legal property with economic value. This ruling follows a couple of other verdicts on the legality of cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, by various Chinese courts. While cryptocurrency is not legal tender...
COVID-19 and the Mass Surveillance Machine, Feat. Maya Zehavi
28.4.2020
An exploration of how the COVID-19 crisis is shifting power dynamics between governments, people, and business
Crypto Advocate Brian Quintenz Will Step Down From CFTC Role by October
28.4.2020
CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, who sponsored the Technology Advisory Committee and advocated for self regulation in the crypto industry, will leave his post by late October
New York Regulator Hires Former IRS Silk Road Investigator as General Counsel
28.4.2020
The New York Department of Financial Services has appointed former IRS Criminal Investigations head Richard Weber as its new general counsel
Alibaba-Backed AI Startup SenseTime to Help China Handle Digital Yuan
28.4.2020
Alibaba-backed AI startup SenseTime partners with China’s central bank to collaborate on the digital yuan amid reported trials
Bank Of China Expands Tests of New Fintech Regulation to Six More Cities
27.4.2020
Bank of China has a plan for fintech development and it’s now expanding pilot projects in six more cities to strengthen fintech regulation
South Korean Police Trace 40 People Behind Crypto Payments In Child Porn Ring
27.4.2020
40 people involved in crypto payments on the “Nth Room” case were identified by the South Korean authorities