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Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto
23.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover...
Only 375 Days Left for McAfee’s $1M Bitcoin Price Wager
23.12.2019
As the end of 2019 approaches, it means there will be one year left for John McAfee’s infamous wager that said the price per bitcoin would “reach $1,000,000 before the end of 2020.” If the forecast doesn’t come to fruition, he said that he would eat his family jewels...
These Myth-Busting Articles Dispel Common Bitcoin Myths
22.12.2019
Recently, a few Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents have been writing a series of myth-busting articles that describe Bitcoin technicals generally thought to be true but which are not. The articles posted on the read.cash blog have reviewed topics like 10-minute confirmation times, SPV wallets,...
Fortress Renews Offer to Buy Mt Gox Claims for $778 per Coin
21.12.2019
According to reports, the New York-based private equity firm Fortress is offering Mt Gox creditor claims at $778 per coin. The offer is 13.5% lower than what Fortress offered in July and Mt Gox claimants have until December 31 to accept the offer. Also read: Reports Criticize Bitcoin SV Miners...
Is Web Design Easier or Harder Than it was 10 Years Ago?
20.12.2019
Is it harder or easier to build a website now than 10 years ago? Has the bar gone up or down? I don't have any data for you, but I can shell out some loosey-goosey opinions.
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HTML5 was the only big HTML change in the last decade, and it wasn't particularly dramatic. It's cool it's the looser...
Japan’s Top Credit Card Issuer JCB to Apply DLT in Its $10T B2B Market
20.12.2019
Japan’s top credit card issuer JCB plans to address major challenges in Japanese $10 trillion B2B market with blockchain
Bitcoin Price Jumps 10%, But Bull Reversal Still $700 Away
19.12.2019
Bitcoin logged its biggest daily gain in seven weeks on Wednesday, neutralizing the bearish scenario
Whales Control Most of Litecoin, Many Ethereum Tokens
19.12.2019
A new study of 140,000 crypto addresses finds that few accounts are needed to form majority ownership of many coins. More than half of all LTC is held in just 189 non-exchange addresses, and on average, the top 100 ERC20 tokens are majority-owned by just 34 addresses. Almost 1 in 4 tokens had...
Oil and Gas Consortium Is 1st to Apply DLT to Industry Balloting
18.12.2019
A group of 10 global oil and gas firms like Chevron and Shell sees successful pilot for digitized industry balloting using blockchain
Hloupé omezení padlo: při spojení telefonu s Windows 10 uvidíte už více než jen 25 fotek
18.12.2019
Microsoft společně s novým vydání testovací verze Windows 10 uvedl i novinku týkající se aplikace Váš telefon. Ta již od samotného počátku umí zobrazovat nejnovější fotografie pořízené telefonem, jenže načte jich jen žalostně málo. Nově se limit značně navýšil.
Dosavadní limit aplikace Váš
Read Messari CEO Ryan Selkis’ 19 Bitcoin, Ethereum Forecasts for 2020
17.12.2019
When it comes to making crypto predictions for 2020, Ryan Selkis, CEO of crypto researcher Messari has written the book on the subject – literally.
His 71-page Crypto Theses for 2020 is quite a tome, and would take hours to read in full – which is why we’ve read it for you, and sifted out Selkis’...
[článek] Proč by hackeři útočili zrovna na nás? Zranitelných systémů v ČR může být přes 1600
17.12.2019
[3 minuty čtení] Analýza ukázala, že volně dostupných nezabezpečených řídících systémů v ČR jsou stovky až tisíce. Úspěšné napadení nemocnice v Benešově ransomwarem opět poukázalo na to, jak špatně jsou tuzemské státní i soukromé instituce zabezpečeny, jak nedostatečné je financování kybernetické...
Ciphertrace Says Banks Unknowingly Process $2 Billion in Crypto per Year
17.12.2019
According to the blockchain analysis firm Ciphertrace, major U.S. banks process roughly $2 billion in digital currency transactions that go undetected every year. Ciphertrace disclosed a slew of financial institutions have not deployed the right KYC/AML infrastructure to detect unregistered...
Mystery Surrounds DDoS Attacks That Have Downed the Darknet
16.12.2019
If you’ve been struggling to access your favorite darknet market lately, you’re not alone. Ongoing DDoS attacks have rendered marketplaces, forums and other onion sites inaccessible for weeks. Speculation surrounds the attacks, with some blaming law enforcement and others attributing...
TikTok Has 1st Viral Bitcoin Video as Owner Launches DLT Venture
16.12.2019
TikTok records the first viral Bitcoin video after the firm’s owner reportedly launched a blockchain-related venture in China
Windows 10 Mobile získaly překvapivě další měsíc života. Podpora skončí až v lednu
16.12.2019
Již 10. prosince měla skončit podpora pro Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft ji ale překvapivě prodloužil o celý měsíc. Nově se tak dočkáme až 14. ledna, kdy zároveň končí podpora i pro populární Windows 7.
Prodloužená podpora přichází ze strany Microsoftu velmi nenápadně a bez velkého
German Banks Increasingly Charging Retail Clients Negative Interest Rates
16.12.2019
A growing number of banks in Germany are charging retail customers negative interest rates, starting with the very first euro deposited into their accounts. At least three German banks are reportedly doing so, with more expected to follow suit in the near future. As the European Central Bank...
[článek] Monetizace dat o uživatelích Avastu, konec podpory Windows 10 Mobile a válka o vlastnictví NGINX
15.12.2019
[12 minut čtení] Telefony a úrazy, TikTok a hromadná žaloba, Google BERT v Česku, deepfake porno, Magic Leap se nedaří, Elon Musk a „pedo guy“. Co přinesl právě končící #tyden? Úrazy způsobené či spojené s telefony se po uvedení iPhonu staly častější. Tedy alespoň takto to pojali...
Russia’s Hydra Darknet Marketplace Plans $146M Token Sale
14.12.2019
According to regional reports, the Russian darknet market Hydra is planning an initial coin offering (ICO) in order to expand the marketplace internationally. The sale is set to start on December 16 and Hydra administrators hope to raise $146 million from the token sale. Also read: Regulatory...
Price Analysis 13/12: BTC, Cryptos Prepare for Possible ‘Santa Rally’
13.12.2019
Bitcoin and many top cryptocurrencies are at critical levels, suggesting that a decisive move will occur within the next few days