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Bitcoin History Part 20: BTC Reaches $1
13.11.2019
It was a milestone that Bitcoin loyalists had long anticipated. Nevertheless, a toast was in order the day BTC reached parity with the US dollar. February 9, 2011 was the historic date, and over on the Bitcointalk forum, talk inevitably turned to what this meant for the nascent cryptocurrency. Also...
Bitcoin History Part 19: Wikileaks and the Hornet’s Nest
7.11.2019
“WikiLeaks has kicked the hornet’s nest, and the swarm is headed towards us.” With those 13 words, Satoshi Nakamoto stepped into oblivion, leaving a blizzard of unanswered questions that would enshroud his disappearance. That ominous message was to prove his penultimate forum...
Gate.io Launched ‘HODL & Earn’ Program as a Part of Their New Asset Management Tools
6.11.2019
Gate.io registered under Gate Technology Inc Corporation, USA, which is well-known for the absolute absence of Fiat currencies, recently launched a set of ‘Hold (HODL) and Earn crypto asset management tools.’ The company tweeted: Stake #tron and earn benefits ???? ????@Tronfoundation...
New Hire to Head Digital Currency Research at the US Fed
5.11.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is looking to employ a Manager, Retail Payments, part of whose responsibilities will be to oversee the research of digital currencies and distributed ledgers. The job ad has been published amid pressure from Capitol Hill to explore the possibilities of issuing...
ACIF – Asia Crypto Investment Forum Joins Thailand Blockchain Week
1.11.2019
ACIF, Asia Crypto Investment Forum hosted by Hashcube, will hold its first meetup at The InterContinental Bangkok, as part of Blockchain Thailand Week, to discuss the future of crypto investments.
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The Xi Effect – Chinese Government to Fund Blockchain Projects
31.10.2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement that the country would invest heavily in blockchain technology – coupled with a sweeping move to remove online posts suggesting such technology is a scam – has nourished optimism long-held by crypto advocates. Of course, the reality...
It’s All In the Head: Managing the Document Head of a React Powered Site With React Helmet
30.10.2019
The document head might not be the most glamorous part of a website, but what goes into it is arguably just as important to the success of your website as its user interface. This is, after all, where you tell search engines about your website and integrate it with third-party applications like...
Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies
29.10.2019
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. But most people would be surprised to find out that central banks...
Malaysia Regulator Approves International Crypto Exchange Luno
23.10.2019
The strict financial regulator in Malaysia is trying to help the local fintech industry scale up and attract new investors. As part of that trend the Malaysia Securities Commission is recognizing the right of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Luno to serve local customers. Also Read: Credit Suisse...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Exchanges: Learn to Buy Cryptocurrency [Part 2]
19.10.2019
Congratulations on being ready to purchase cryptocurrency! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the following steps: How exchanges work  Different types of exchanges  The process of buying cryptocurrencies Fiat gateways Considerations when choosing an exchange How Exchanges Work...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Exchanges: Learn to Buy Cryptocurrency [Part 2]
19.10.2019
Congratulations on being ready to purchase cryptocurrency! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the following steps: How exchanges work  Different types of exchanges  The process of buying cryptocurrencies Fiat gateways Considerations when choosing an exchange How Exchanges Work...
Aliant to Pay Part of Employees’ Compensation Packages in Bitcoin
16.10.2019
U.S. merchant services provider Aliant Payments is including cryptocurrency within employee compensation packages
Don’t settle for it
15.10.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 15 October, 2019 Settling “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And […]
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Don’t settle for it
15.10.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 15 October, 2019 Settling “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And […]
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OKCoin Crypto Exchange Offers $30 Worth BTC to New Customers as Part of Promotion Strategy
9.10.2019
OKCoin, the leading digital currencies trading platform, has announced its new trading fee schedule to achieve a lead from its competitors in the field. The latest trading fee rates became effective from Wednesday, i.e., October 9, 2019. The astonishing offer made by the reputed exchange...
Bitcoin History Part 18: The First Bitcoin Wallet
6.10.2019
Bitcoin users today are blessed with a panoply of feature-rich software and hardware wallets. When Bitcoin launched, however, there were no wallets. It took Satoshi Nakamoto to engineer the first desktop client, and his creation proved surprisingly resilient, serving the community faithfully...
Russia Regulates Digital Rights, Advances Other Crypto-Related Bills
4.10.2019
After much deliberation in the past months and years, Moscow has recently taken important steps toward regulating the crypto space. These are part of the efforts to open the way for the development of the Russian digital economy. The country, heavily dependent on energy exports and hurt by Western...
Automated (and Guided!) Accessibility Audits with axe Pro
3.10.2019
It's important to know there are tools for automated accessibility testing of websites. They are a vital part in helping make sure your website is usable for everyone, which is both a noble goal and damn good for business. Automated tests won't catch every potential accessibility issue, but they...
Financial Giant Fidelity Backs Bitcoin Derivatives Yield Fund
1.10.2019
The Los Angeles-based Wave Financial has announced the launch of a bitcoin derivatives-based yield fund and Fidelity will provide custody for the fund’s BTC reserves. Wave Financial’s crypto fund commencement is part of a growing trend toward launching BTC derivatives products....
Elementus Raises $3.5M as Part of the Fund Linked to Fidelity Investments
27.9.2019
Elementus, a startup concentrated on spotting unlawful exchanges made with digital currency, recently declared raising 3.5 million dollars, partially from a fund connected with Fidelity Investments. Elementus comes from the part of a new sector, known as blockchain analytics, which is based...