Ethereum Blockchain developer ConsenSys has released an official white paper detailing its plans to build Blockchains in Dubai.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Cointelegraph’s Guide To National Altcoins: A Viable Local Alternative?
National altcoins are becoming an increasingly robust phenomenon in countries throughout the world. Like Bitcoin but thinking local, their aim is to strengthen community economies. Want to find out more about national altcoins? Cointelegraph is here to tell you everything you need to know.
PayPal Locks Account of Media Company Over Syria News, Merit of Bitcoin
A transaction sent by a Canadian newspaper was blocked by Paypal for being noncompliant with “acceptable use policy.” Using a decentralized payment system or currency like bitcoin could give more freedom to press.
China: Traders Turn To LocalBitcoins As Exchanges Stop Withdrawals
Chinese investors are putting their faith in LocalBitcoins to exchange Bitcoins after major exchanges in the country stopped allowing withdrawals of BTC. The move was in response to warnings from the People’s Bank of China about AML/KYC regulations.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
MMM Nigeria: Notorious “Ponzi Scheme” Enables Bitcoin for Payments
MMM Nigeria - a prominent multi-marketing Ponzi scheme - has recently announced that it is making a comeback enabling Bitcoin as a form of payment.
Asia’s Fintech Race: Trends, Regulations, Lessons For The West
While on the global scale fintech is growing rather rapidly, the industry is absolutely booming in Asia, and particularly in China.
The Philippines Officially Legitimize Bitcoin as Payment Method
Bankgko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is officially regulating local Philippine Bitcoin exchanges as remittance companies and recognizing Bitcoin as a legitimate payment method.
Russian Hacking: Four Men Face Treason For Passing On Information From Russia to CIA
Four men are accused of passing confidential information from within the FSB to the CIA, the central intelligence agency of the US.
Complete Review on SegWit vs. Bitcoin Unlimited: Arguments and Clarity
Over the past month, many bitcoin exchanges, startups and experts weighed in on the debate between Segregated Witness (SegWit) and Bitcoin Unlimited (BU) supporters.
UK Government Grants Permission to Issue Blockchain-Based Currency
The Financial Conduct Authority granted a local London-based blockchain startup Tramonex a Small Electronic Money Institution (EMI) registration.
Bitcoin Payments, ZCash Mining in Focus of Two Latest Academic Works
North Carolina State University, Boston University, George Mason University and the University of Luxembourg among institutions that contribute to cryptocurrencies improvement.
Podcast: Alena Vranova - Life After Trezor
Former CEO of Satoshi Labs Alena Vranova joins the show again to spill the bits about her new role at Trezor and the future of their hard wallets.
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