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Chinese state-endorsed public chain to act as a global DeFi bridge, says Conflux CEO
24.9.2020
Chinese Free Trade Zone is open to experimenting with permissionless DeFi applications
Iran Grants Bitcoin Miners Exclusive Access To Electricity From Three Power Plants
22.9.2020
Iran has granted bitcoin miners exclusive access to electricity generated from three power plants for their mining activities, according to state power utility Thermal Power Plant Holding Company (TPPH). Mohsen Tarztalab, managing director of TPPH, told a local news agency on Monday that...
Pre-Caching Image with React Suspense
21.9.2020
Suspense is an exciting, upcoming feature of React that will enable developers to easily allow their components to delay rendering until they’re “ready,” leading to a much smoother user experience. “Ready,” in this context, can mean a number of things. For example, your data loading...
Publicly Listed Energy Firm Equinor Exploits Gas Flaring in North Dakota to Mine Bitcoin
21.9.2020
Just recently, the firm Arcane Research recently revealed a number of screenshots from the publicly traded energy firm, Equinor. The pictures show the multinational company leveraging natural gas flaring to power bitcoin mining operations. In recent years, using the unorthodox gas flaring scheme...
Breaking virtual ground: Blockchain-secured land entices real estate investors
20.9.2020
Individual and corporate investors are devoting millions of dollars to acquiring virtual acreage — here is why
Indian state of Tamil Nadu announces blockchain infrastructure plan
20.9.2020
The advantages of blockchain will prompt countries to adopt it sooner or later
49 US States Unveil Unified Regulation for Cryptocurrency Firms
16.9.2020
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors, representing regulators from all U.S. states and territories, has launched a new regulatory framework for payments and cryptocurrency companies. One Set of Rules for All US States Regulators in 49 U.S. states have agreed to a single set of supervisory rules...
China’s Digital Yuan to Defend State Monopoly on Money – Central Bank
16.9.2020
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) like the Chinese digital yuan project may well bring centralization of money to a whole new level, an article by a top Chinese central bank official reveals.
In the article, written by People’s Bank of China (PBoC) deputy governor Fan Yifei for the bank’s...
State-by-state licensing for crypto and payments firms in the US just got much easier
15.9.2020
New money transmitter licensing promises to roll 40 states into a single exam and license
US State Regulators Agree to Single Set of Rules for Fintech, Crypto Firm Licensing
15.9.2020
Agencies from 48 states are expected to unveil a new framework today that will simplify and consolidate regulation for crypto companies
Polyient Games innovative dual-state token sale kicks off tomorrow
14.9.2020
When is an NFT not an NFT?
Why DeFi, in its current state, is destined to fail
12.9.2020
Like the ICO boom of 2017, DeFi plays to our desire to get rich fast without any responsibilities
Robert Rorschach: 20 Reasons Not to Vote
5.9.2020
If one votes, one participates. If one participates, one condones and endorses the process, and subsequently, what those elected ‘representatives’ do and say in your name. Reason 2. Electoral promises are meaningless because politicians are able to lie to gain the favor of...
Privacy Options Underutilized in Cryptocurrency Usage: Report
4.9.2020
Advances in cryptography have not met with user enthusiasm, suggesting a disconnect between the cryptocurrency community and its cypherpunk ancestors. According to Coin Metrics, transactions of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies zcash (ZEC), monero (XMR), and grin only add up to 6% of bitcoin’s...
State of Jamstack 2020: Data Deep Dive
3.9.2020
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The Jamstack, a modern approach to building websites and apps, delivers better performance, higher security, lower cost of scaling, and a better developer experience. But how popular is it among developers worldwide, and what do they love and hate about it?
We at Kentico...
Major Chinese Bank Launches Central Bank Digital Currency Wallet Briefly
29.8.2020
One of China’s biggest banks recently opened up registration for wallets using the country’s central bank-backed digital currency. There are four levels of the wallet, according to reports. However, the bank took the offer down a few hours later. China’s Digital Currency Wallet...
Why a State Attack on Bitcoin Is Neither Likely, nor Likely to Succeed
29.8.2020
Now that bitcoin (BTC) is establishing itself as an alternative store of value, fears are growing that governments might one day be motivated to try to take it down.
Members of the Bitcoin community have recently been brainstorming scenarios involving theoretical governmental offensives against...
BitGo seeks to become a qualified crypto custodian in New York state
27.8.2020
Digital asset financial services firm BitGo has formally applied for a New York Trust Charter from the NYDFS
BitGo Applies to Be Regulated Custodian in New York State
25.8.2020
The crypto custody provider has filed paperwork with New York's financial regulator to offer its services in the state
12 Crypto Firms Authorized to Operate License-Free in Hawaii for Two Years
20.8.2020
The U.S. state of Hawaii has authorized 12 cryptocurrency companies to start operating in the state without needing a money transmission license. No action will be taken against them for conducting unlicensed money transmission activities for two years. Hawaii Green-Lights 12 Crypto Firms Several...