Libertarian Adam Kokesh has appointed Alastair Caithness to work on the development of the AmeriCoin cryptocurrency. Adam Kokesh, the first libertarian candidate of the 2020 U.S. presidential race, has appointed Alastair Caithness as his chief blockchain policy advisor. The purpose of this role will be to work on the development of a sovereign cryptocurrency, known […]
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Russia’s relationship with blockchain and cryptocurrency wasn’t clear, but the country is making steps toward digital economic development. The volume of cryptocurrency flows on darknet markets — which are involved in illegal drug and arms trafficking, remittance and transfer of illicit funds — have doubled for the first time in four years, a new report […]
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Here’s our one-on-one interview with the chief strategy officer of CoinShares. It seems Meltem Demirors does a little bit of everything. The crypto journeywoman has served as vice president of Digital Currency Group, a member of the World Economic Forum’s Blockchain Council, an advisor to MIT Media Lab, and a lecturer at the University of […]
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Amid global market instability, some financial advisors have reportedly mentioned Bitcoin to their clients. During the mainstream market’s current decline, investment advisors are giving out a myriad of advice, with some even mentioning Bitcoin (BTC). Morgan Creek Digital co-founder and partner, Anthony Pompliano, or “Pomp,” tweeted an inquiry to his followers, asking what their financial […]
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The State Senate of South Carolina has passed a resolution recognizing the potential of blockchain technology. The State Senate of South Carolina has passed a resolution recognizing the potential of blockchain technology. A new push for emerging technology in the state The bill is dubbed “A Senate Resolution To Acknowledge The Importance Of Emerging Blockchain […]
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Two men arrested in Japan are accused of knowingly purchasing stolen NEM from the Coincheck hack as the thieves set up a dark web website to launder their proceeds. Tokyo police arrested two men in connection to the Coincheck hack on March 11. The men are accused of purchasing stolen NEM (XEM) through a dark […]
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The Blockchain Africa conference is underway despite reduced attendance in Johannesburg due to Coronavirus concerns. The Blockchain Africa conference kicked off on Wednesday in Johannesburg, South Africa, despite rising concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak. South Africa’s first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at the beginning of the month. As of March 11, thirteen South Africans […]
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PumaPay hopes to stimulate interest in crypto payments in the porn industry through a number of new subscription models. Although cryptocurrency payments still only account for a tiny fraction of revenue on adult entertainment sites, a new integration on the Pornhub platform is looking to finally deliver against expectations that have been running high for […]
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Insurance protection for online crypto wallets is finally on the market, but at what cost? Insurance underwriters associated with Lloyd’s of London are now backing a new liability policy designed to protect cryptocurrency stored in online wallets. With a modest minimum of 1,000 British pounds ($1,275) in protected assets and rather flexible terms, the product […]
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Former Riot Blockchain CEO John O’Rourke III and two others were the final defendants to settle with the SEC in a $27 million penny stock manipulation case. On March 6, three individuals including former Riot Blockchain CEO John O’Rourke III agreed to settle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $3.5 million […]
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