A veteran Chinese regulator urges those tasked with steering the strategic development of Sichuan province to tap surplus hydropower for the blockchain industry. A veteran Chinese regulator has told those tasked with steering the strategic development of Sichuan province to tap surplus hydropower for the blockchain industry. Jiang Yang — former vice-chairman of the China […]
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Today, Oct. 31, marks eleven years since the publication of the Bitcoin white paper by the still-mysterious person or group pseudonymously identified as Satoshi Nakamoto. Today, Oct. 31, marks eleven years since the publication of the Bitcoin white paper by the still-mysterious person or group pseudonymously identified as Satoshi Nakamoto. A revolutionary text Bitcoin: A […]
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Investment strategist William Peets has pointed to a widespread underestimation of the deflationary impact of cryptocurrencies and blockchain for global finance. Investment strategist William Peets has pointed to a widespread underestimation of the deflationary impact of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and blockchain for global finance. Peets is currently CIO and portfolio manager for digital asset […]
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U.K.-based Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain has doubled its order of new cryptocurrency miners as it eyes “significant expansion” of its capacities. United Kingdom-based mining firm Argo Blockchain has doubled its order of new cryptocurrency miners as it eyes “significant expansion” of its capacities. An Oct. 30 report from Proactive Investors revealed that the firm […]
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Dmitry Marinichev, Russia’s internet ombudsman who criticized the state’s attempt to block Telegram, plans to take over a closed metal factory to mine Bitcoin. A Bitcoin mining company owned by Russia’s internet ombudsman is planning to open a new facility and corner 20% of the international market. Internet ombudsman targets BTC As local financial news […]
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Bakkt announced its coming app for consumer payments, with Starbucks on board as the flagship retailer starting next year. Cryptocurrency custody and futures trading platform Bakkt has announced its coming entry into mobile payments with a consumer app. Per an Oct. 28 blog post from the company, Bakkt will follow its recent successes in trading […]
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The last week was the third most lively for Argentine peso markets on Localbitcoins, as the national currency continues its devaluation against the U.S. dollar. Argentina is back on the radar for Bitcoin (BTC) proponents after sudden capital controls cut U.S. dollar purchasing power by 98%. Central bank: $200 limit “temporary” As news outlets reported, […]
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Stocks in Chinese blockchain A-share firms maxed out to their 10% daily limit after an endorsement of the technology from the highest echelons of power. Stocks in Chinese blockchain A-share firms maxed out to their 10% daily limit after an endorsement of the technology from the highest echelons of power. The stock market rally was […]
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The balance of power under current financial systems does not benefit ordinary people, but blockchain tech looks set to change this forever. Blockchain’s potential to disrupt the financial landscape is evident. Even at this early point in the technology’s development, established institutions — including banks and governments — have been quick to note this potential […]
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With over a decade of blockchain, the scene has become a fierce battle of protocols in this game of nodes. Who deserves the digital throne? The best thing about us humans is that, time and again, we come up with great ideas and new forms of technology that have the potential to change the world […]
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