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New Simpsons Episode Features Jim Parsons Giving a Crypto Explainer for the Masses
24.2.2020
The latest episode of The Simpsons has tried to break down the complex world of cryptocurrencies, with some success
Collective #592
24.2.2020
Building a new kind of ecosystem * CLI Diagram * Kasaya * esbuild * Disappearing-People * Glitch Art Generator
Collective #592 was written by Pedro Botelho and published on Codrops
Get Ready for the Bitcoin Halving – Here Are 9 Countdown Clocks You Can Monitor
22.2.2020
The anticipation for the block reward halving for BTC, BCH, and BSV has been building. All three cryptocurrencies will see rewards halved from 12.5 to 6.25 coins throughout the months of April and May. The following is a comprehensive list of websites that are counting down each crypto’s...
Chinese Government-Backed Institute Releases New Ranking of 37 Crypto Projects
22.2.2020
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has published its latest crypto project ranking — the first this year. A total of 37 crypto projects, two more than in the previous ranking, were evaluated and ranked overall this month as well as in three separate categories. Also...
BCH Funding Debate: Amaury Séchet Responds to IFP Questions, Noting Contention in the West
22.2.2020
On February 20, Bitcoin Cash engineers held the second 2020 BCH developers’ meeting and the first since the Infrastructure Funding Plan (IFP) was added to the Bitcoin ABC version 0.21.0 client. Seven developers discussed new features that are coming after the May upgrade, but a majority...
Calibra Technical Lead Tells Why Facebook Built New Language for Libra
22.2.2020
Digital lead for Calibra explains why Facebook has built a new programming language called Move to power Libra
New Italian Fintech Startup Bitsa Adds XMR Support to Its Prepaid Card
21.2.2020
Monaco-based financial firm Bitsa has enabled users to top-up their crypto cards with major privacy-focused coin Monero
Alleged Crypto Capital Operator Faces New Wire Fraud Charge
21.2.2020
Reginald Fowler, an alleged operator of Crypto Capital, was indicted on wire fraud Friday, adding to four previous charges he already faced
Belgian Regulator Adds New Crypto-Related Businesses to Its Blacklist
21.2.2020
The FSMA, Belgium's financial regulatory authority, has updated its list of crypto-related websites associated with fraudulent activity
Expert Says New Blockchain Regulation Should ‘Nudge’ Rather Than Push
21.2.2020
A light-handed regulatory approach is needed when it comes to crypto and blockchain, say experts
New Settlement Layer to Offer Asian Crypto Institutions Local Alternative to Silvergate Bank
21.2.2020
The new settlement layer is intended save Asian institutional traders from taking the "scenic route" via U.S. banking regulations
Bitcoin Cash House Ghana Finds Liquidity Provider, Seeks to Partner With Mobile Money Services
21.2.2020
Bitcoin Cash House Ghana has announced they’ve found a liquidity provider for converting between BCH and Ghanaian cedi, and are now preparing to furnish their building and move in, preparing for official launch on March 1. A new read.cash post from organizer Kousha detailed the status of...
In Response to Bitcoin, Central Bank of Brazil Presents Instant Payment System Pix
21.2.2020
Banco Central do Brasil has started testing a new payment network with the promise to offer Brazilians near instant transactions and many new services. Portrayed as a response to Bitcoin, the Pix system will be mandatory for major financial institutions to ensure wide coverage. The project aims...
BCH Funding Debate: Developers Plan to Launch IFP-Free Version of Bitcoin ABC
20.2.2020
On February 19, a group of well known software developers announced the launch of a new Bitcoin Cash full node with the Infrastructure Funding Plan (IFP) removed from the codebase. The news was announced on the read.cash platform by the developer Freetrader who told the public that strong demand...
United Nations Is Among New Entrants in Forbes’ 2nd Blockchain 50 List
20.2.2020
Forbes’ second annual Blockchain 50 list features new entrants including the United Nations and the world’s second-largest bank CCB
Ireland Seizes Bitcoin Stash Worth $56M But Can’t Sell for 7 Years
20.2.2020
Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) seized 6,000 BTC from a Dublin resident who was accused of growing cannabis on property located in the Wicklow Mountain region. The police found around €450,000 of marijuana plants but the €52 million ($56.1M) of BTC was the biggest...
WATCH: Vitalik Buterin Explains the New Tech Behind Eth 2.0
20.2.2020
Where do things stand with the tech overhaul of the world’s second-largest blockchain? We asked Vitalik at ETHDenver
Spanish Crypto, Blockchain Testbed to Open this Year + More News
20.2.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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The Spanish government has approved a fintech sandbox plan that will allow blockchain and cryptocurrency-related...
Sweden Is Testing Its New Central Bank Digital Currency
20.2.2020
Get ready for the e-krona!
Australian Stock Exchange Has New Blockchain Equity Competitor
20.2.2020
The operator of the National Stock Exchange of Australia to build a new blockchain platform to compete with the Australian Security Exchange’s CHESS