It’s no secret that cryptocurrency has a scaling issue, so we look at various ways either proof-of-work or proof-of-stake could be effective. Most people in the cryptocurrency world are aware that network validation often comes in one of two forms: proof-of-work or proof-of-stake. There are others, but these systems are common and power many of […]
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Some Russian regulators propose a blanket ban on digital asset trading, but the country is too far along the path of crypto adoption. Russia has long been home to a vibrant crypto retail market, yet the nation’s regulation of digital assets still lags behind. As a spate of stakeholders and disparate regulatory authorities struggles to figure […]
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Bitcoin is flashing some bullish signals as volatility is expected to pick up over the next few days. The current economic environment has made it difficult for pension funds to sustain their expected rate of return. The U.S. Federal Reserve has continued along the path of cutting rates to zero and it seems likely to […]
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The Bitcoin blockchain network recently saw its biggest mining difficulty adjustment in more than two years. Yet, the sentiment remains positive. The Bitcoin blockchain network experienced its biggest mining difficulty adjustment in over two years on June 17. Surprisingly, the hash rate of Bitcoin has not dropped off by a large margin. The response of […]
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Binance has a new system for helping miners automatically mine the most profitable coins. Shortly after the launch of its own cryptocurrency mining pool, Binance is adding specialized features to it to help miners make more money. Earlier this month, Binance Pool launched a new feature called “Smart Pool.” It lets miners automatically switch hash […]
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The third part of a series of articles on the advantages and challenges of the usage of blockchain technology for collecting and sharing information, without violating users’ privacy. Some entrepreneurs have been trying to increase data privacy by combining encryption and blockchain technology. There are projects like Oasis Labs and Enigma that focus entirely on […]
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While many experts believe that Telegram has not compromised the security of its customers, some users have reported certain anomalies. In a sudden turn of events, Russia’s communications watchdog — Roskomnadzor — issued a public statement on June 18, announcing that it has lifted its ban on the popular messaging app Telegram. This decision comes […]
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Stock markets settling provides the background to a calmer status quo for Bitcoin, but upcoming events could soon change the mood. Bitcoin (BTC) begins a new week trading in a familiar corridor below $10,000 — will it stay there or is volatility actually incoming? Cointelegraph Markets’ weekly newsletter gives you five factors influencing Bitcoin’s price […]
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Investor Jim Rogers thinks Bitcoin is still in a bubble and the cryptocurrency will eventually go to zero and disappear. The investment guru who said Bitcoin was in a bubble as early as 2017 recently speculated that all cryptocurrencies will be gone eventually. In an interview with the Asahi publication AERA dot on June 19, […]
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The world’s leading technological and economic country is significantly outdated on two major levels requiring dramatic changes: government and politicians. As with most of the globetrotting crypto and blockchain set, I find myself grounded. Me, in my Manhattan apartment for the past several months, watching the COVID-19 pandemic grow out of control while systems break […]
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