US government decides to foster 5G and IoT technologies over defense lobby’s objections. On April 16, Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, issued a draft order approving the usage of L-Band radio frequencies for 5G and IoT. Controversy Previously, three leaders of Congressional defense committees signed a letter urging president […]
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Internet voting may have security vulnerabilities, but blockchain can still provide much-needed transparency for online systems. As shelter-in-place orders are extended throughout the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, controversy around online voting systems has surfaced. The dangers of internet voting were recently publicly announced by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, […]
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An options contract tracking Bitcoin’s daily volatility saw a 25% 30-day trading volume increase on crypto derivatives exchange. Move, an options contract which tracks Bitcoin’s (BTC) daily volatility, recently saw a 25% 30-day trading volume increase on the crypto derivatives platform, Delta Exchange. According to an announcement which Delta Exchange sent to Cointelegraph on April […]
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Blockchain gaming needs to add value to games that already have a compelling user experience to attract a mass audience and be a success — Blockdown 2020 Panel Discussion. April 16 saw the opening of the Blockdown 2020 online blockchain conference. One of the early panel discussions revolved around the use of blockchain in the […]
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Fresh details have emerged about ongoing trials of China’s digital yuan, specifically its current implementation in Suzhou — a major city in Jiangsu Province. Fresh details have emerged about ongoing trials of China’s digital yuan, specifically its current implementation in Suzhou — a major city in Jiangsu Province. On April 16, reporters for ChinSci-Tech — […]
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Podcaster Marty Bent believes the future of Bitcoin mining lies with oil and gas companies. Mining Bitcoin (BTC) has often been criticised for its exorbitant power usage, but podcaster Marty Bent has embraced a solution that he says actually reduces waste in the oil and gas (O&G) sector. In an April 15 blog post, Bent […]
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An overview of 2020’s four most significant regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. The lack of uniformity among different jurisdictions’ cryptocurrency laws makes it difficult for crypto exchanges seeking to expand to new markets. While some countries are embracing and fostering innovation, others are more hostile to Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Further exacerbating […]
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London-based crypto payment processor Wirex says it now has over 3 million active users, highlighting the popularity of its crypto-supporting Visa card among customers. London-based crypto payment processor Wirex has revealed that it now has over 3 million active users, highlighting the popularity of its crypto-supporting visa card among customers. Wirex is a company licensed […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is deepening its presence in two major emerging markets, India and Indonesia. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is deepening its presence in two major emerging markets, India and Indonesia. In an announcement published on April 14, the exchange revealed that users are now able to trade cryptocurrencies peer-to-peer (P2P) for Indian Rupees […]
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Top crypto exchange Binance has officially launched Bitcoin options on its futures trading platform. Top cryptocurrency exchange Binance has officially launched Bitcoin (BTC) options on its futures trading platform. Confirming hints earlier this month, the rollout was announced this morning, April 13. It is, for now, limited to the exchange’s mobile app. Binance offering U.S.-style […]
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