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US Federal Reserve Reveals Building a Digital Dollar Codebase With MIT
15.8.2020
The U.S. central bank has been working on creating a digital dollar, according to a recently published transcript from Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard. On Thursday, she told participants attending “San Francisco’s Innovation Office Hours” webcast, that the Fed...
US Dept of Homeland Security Buys Analytics Software From Coinbase
12.7.2020
Coinbase is selling its blockchain analytics software to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service. Following criticisms from the crypto community, CEO Brian Armstrong defended Coinbase’s position. Coinbase Selling Analytics Software to US Government Public records...
One of Ripple’s Co-Founders Is Spending a Fortune Installing Cameras in San Francisco
10.7.2020
Chris Larsen funded a massive surveillance camera network across San Francisco’s streets as an “alternative” urban security system
Ripple Boss Pays for 1,000 Cameras to Monitor San Francisco’s Streets
10.7.2020
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Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen is spending his crypto-fortune on installing high-definition surveillance cameras around San Franciso, per a new report.
According to the New York Times, Larsen has paid to have “a network of 1,000” cameras installed...
Ayn Rand: Francisco d’Anconia’s Speech on Money
14.6.2020
“So you think that money is the root of all evil?” said Francisco d’Anconia. “Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can’t exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of...
This Is Not Capitalism: How Covid-19 Shined a Light on America’s Fascist System
25.5.2020
In the last few months, giant American corporations and financial incumbents that are subsidized by the U.S. government, have profited immensely during the coronavirus outbreak. This has caused certain groups of people and those who despise wealth to claim that “capitalism is broken.”...
Retail Investors Branch to Altcoins: ‘60% of Coinbase Customers Start With Bitcoin, Only 24% Stick Exclusively’
20.5.2020
On May 13, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase published a report that shows digital currency investors are investing in alternative cryptocurrencies despite bitcoin’s 67% market dominance. Data from Coinbase shows that customers with at least five crypto purchases...
Továrna Tesly v San Francisco Bay Area měla znovu zahájit provoz, místní úřady jsou ale proti
11.5.2020
Automobilka Tesla v několika e-mailech zaslaných všem zaměstnancům žijícím v USA představila své plány na opětovné zahájení výroby. Podle serveru CNBC se do továrny v San Francisco Bay Area, která byla uzavřena kvůli pandemii COVID-19, mělo vrátit zhruba 30 % pracovníků.
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Purse.io Returns: Company Reveals Crypto Marketplace ‘Is Here to Stay’
27.4.2020
On April 17, new.Bitcoin.com reported on the crypto marketplace Purse.io announcing the company would dissolve. Six days later, Purse revealed that the team is reconsidering the decision and explained that well known bitcoin advocates reached out with interest in acquisition. More than a week...
Crypto Marketplace Purse.io to Dissolve Operations After 6 Years
17.4.2020
On April 17, the crypto firm Purse.io announced the company is planning to dissolve after six years of operation. The marketplace provided incentives for people who wanted the lowest price points by leveraging cryptocurrency solutions. New signups on Purse have been disabled and the company’s...
400 Kraken Survey Respondents Predict Bitcoin Price Will Surpass $22K in 2020
29.3.2020
San Francisco-based exchange Kraken conducted a poll that stems from the responses of 400 “VIP” cryptocurrency traders. Despite the current economic climate, surveyed participants indicate they still believe the cryptoconomy is in a “bull market.” Moreover, Kraken’s...
Report: Crypto Investment Wealth Is Highest in San Francisco Bay Area
26.3.2020
Californian crypto investors have the largest average portfolios in the U.S., with San Francisco topping the ranking both for number of investors and portfolio size
OKCoin’s Chair Takes Over as CEO, Former Chief Executive Moves Sideways
6.3.2020
OKCoin announces chairperson Hong Fang as its new CEO
Kraken Donates 17.5 Bitcoin to Collaborative Hackerspace Noisebridge
1.3.2020
Kraken donated 17.5 Bitcoin to San Francisco’s anarchist hackerspace Noisebridge
Coinbase Closes Earn.com One Year After $100M Acquisition
23.12.2019
Coinbase is shutting down the startup Earn.com which it acquired for an estimated $100 million last year. The email service allowed senders to pay users in digital currency for replying to commercial messages or completing tasks. Also Read: Coinbase Acquires Earn.com for an Estimated $100 Million...
Cred Merchant Solutions to Help Unbanked Business Sectors
3.11.2019
Cred Merchant Solutions has been unveiled in Emeryville during San Francisco Blockchain Week in an event hosting several California elected officials. The new point-of-sale system will help unbanked business sectors, such as California’s cannabis industry, accept crypto payments from...
Fed Research Considers Negative Interest Rates Effective Policy Tool
20.10.2019
A research paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco shows how negative interest rates could become an important policy tool for fighting future economic downturns. The paper examines the market response to the introduction of negative interest rates by five major central banks....
Coinbase Receives E-Money License From the Central Bank of Ireland
13.10.2019
Coinbase has secured a new legal foothold in Europe. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange has received an e-money license from the Bank of Ireland, which it can potentially use to continuing serving its customers across the continent, in case Brexit causes any disruptions. Also Read:...
Dharma Announces Closed Beta for Version 2 of Lending Platform
29.8.2019
New version of lending platform Dharma is now in beta, with new infrastructure and open source smart contracts
VMWare CEO Gelsinger Condemns Bitcoin as Bad Design, Bad for Humanity
27.8.2019
VMWare CEO slams Bitcoin on environmental impact and use in illicit activities