Governments and private companies think that blockchain identity systems could empower citizens to take control of personal data. The rapid onset of technological advancement is not evenly spread. Society is increasingly becoming digitally literate and uses emerging technology for work, to communicate and pay for things in ways unimaginable just 15 years ago. So, why […]
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David Marcus, the head of Calibra at Facebook, has said that a 2020 launch for Libra remains the company’s goal, despite regulators’ intense hostility toward the project. David Marcus, the head of Calibra at Facebook, has said that a 2020 launch for Libra remains the company’s goal, despite regulators’ intense hostility toward the project. In […]
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Tech startup Nebula Genomics is launching DNA sequencing using blockchain without the need for customers to reveal their personal information. Tech startup Nebula Genomics is launching DNA sequencing using blockchain, which eliminates the need for customers to reveal personal information. Per a blog post published on Sept. 19, Nebula has rolled out anonymous genetic testing, […]
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Bitcoin owners say it is better to donate altcoins to charities and other nonprofit organizations while “stacking sats.” On the lighter side of things in the cryptosphere, some Bitcoin (BTC) owners have been donating altcoins to the TOR Project — a nonprofit organization primarily responsible for running “The Onion Router.” For some Bitcoiners, the trend is […]
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Facebook Mark Zuckerberg is grilled with questions and concerns about its planned Libra stablecoin project by Democratic lawmakers during a private dinner. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg had dinner with a handful of United States lawmakers, where he was met with intense scrutiny of Facebook’s proposed Libra stablecoin project. Zuckerberg grilled by Democratic lawmakers According to an […]
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Public authorities across the globe continue to press Libra, central banks argue that the stablecoin will threaten sovereignty. Public authorities across the globe continue to press the developers of Libra, Facebook’s proposed stablecoin-like digital asset. On Sept. 16, Libra representatives met with the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructure (CPMI), a part of the Bank […]
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is in Washington for meetings with policymakers to discuss internet regulatory matters such as privacy, competition and its handling of political content. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is in Washington for meetings with policymakers to discuss internet regulatory matters such as privacy, competition and its handling of political content. As noted in Bloomberg’s Sept. […]
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A new lawsuit over memoir sees the threat of Washington confiscating Snowden’s funds, a problem he suggests Bitcoin could fix. Whistleblower Edward Snowden has hinted he might place his wealth in Bitcoin (BTC) to avoid the United States government confiscating the funds. Snowden: Lawsuit is “good for Bitcoin” In a tweet on Sept. 17, Snowden, […]
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After starting up Binance Lending Service in late August, Binance expands its lending products this week, with support for Monero, Zcash and Dash. Binance exchange will feature three new coins within the fifth phase of its crypto lending product available for subscription starting from Sept. 20. Same interest rate for all 3 coins After initially […]
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A smartphone-focused cryptocurrency network created by a group of Stanford graduates has amassed over half a million users. A smartphone-focused cryptocurrency network created by a group of Stanford graduates has amassed over half a million users. The Stanford Daily reported on Sept. 16 that the project — dubbed the Pi Network — has consolidated its […]
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