Archiv für Februar 2018
Smart Contracts Might Not Be as Smart as You Think
Adam James · February 24, 2018 · 7:30 pm Smart contracts are supposed to be just that: smart. However, some smart contracts currently circulating aren’t quite making the grade — with vulnerabilities exposing millions of dollars worth of Ethereum to potential theft. How Smart are Smart Contracts? Smart contracts are computer protocols meant to digitally…
WeiterlesenWhy Blockchain Loyalty Programs Provide A Win for Companies and Consumers Alike
Pini Raviv · February 24, 2018 · 4:30 pm We love getting points. Especially through credit cards. It feels like we’re getting free stuff when we buy items with points. And credit card points are a part of a larger ecosystem called loyalty reward programs. These programs can be as simple as a punch card…
WeiterlesenFormer Top JP Morgan Trader Says Banks ‚Have Absolutely Failed‘ With Cryptocurrency
Dieter Holger · February 24, 2018 · 1:00 pm A former high-flying JPMorgan trader turned cryptocurrency fund manager says banks “have absolutely failed to innovate in any way, shape, or form and now they’re paying the price” in the cryptocurrency market. Daniel Masters ran JPMorgan’s energy trading business in the 1990s and now oversees cryptocurrency…
WeiterlesenCoinbase Gives IRS More Than 10K Users‘ Information
Adam James · February 24, 2018 · 9:30 am After fighting the IRS in court, popular digital currency marketplace Coinbase has been ordered by the Northern District of California to turn over more than 10,000 users’ personal information and trade history — but it could have been much worse. The Taxman The Beatles once sang:…
WeiterlesenGeorgia Bill to Allow Tax Payments with Cryptocurrency
Jeff Francis · February 24, 2018 · 6:00 am Georgia may be joining the few states that will allow for the use of cryptocurrency to make tax payments if Senate Bill 464 passes. A growing number of US states are opening up to accepting cryptocurrency. Doubtless they wish to reap some of the financial benefits…
WeiterlesenTD Bank The Latest to Halt Cryptocurrency Purchases Using Credit Cards
Gregory Rocco · February 24, 2018 · 2:30 am Toronto-Dominion (TD) Bank is the latest financial institution to ban customers from using their credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency. As more retail investors continue to be onboarded, banks are looking to protect them from making ignorant decisions. Weighing Risk, Regulation, and Rapidity In a recent move…
WeiterlesenWhy the PLAAK Exchange Is Different
Bitcoinist.net · February 24, 2018 · 12:30 am Exchanges form the foundational platform for obtaining cryptocurrencies. These encrypted currencies are then used to make online purchases and transactions. In a world becoming increasingly digitalized, this form of currency is becoming highly popular. Due to such a rise in demand for this form of digital asset,…
WeiterlesenWhy e-Chat Messenger Attracts the Attention of Celebrities?
Bitcoinist.net · February 24, 2018 · 12:00 am As many people know, the decentralized messenger e-Chat conducts ICO and enters the market. The system is fully operational, as the application is already launched and is used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, including well-known bloggers and stars such as Russian presidential candidate…
WeiterlesenCryptocurrency Makes Up Only 0.17% of All Money Laundering Cases in Japan
Adam James · February 23, 2018 · 6:00 pm Cryptocurrency opponents have long argued that digital currencies are tools for money launderers. If the National Police Agency in Japan is to be believed, that may indeed be the case — though it’s not as prevalent as one might think. Minimal money laundering According to reports,…
WeiterlesenHow Blockchain Can Solve Problems for Online Gambling Sites
Bitcoinist.net · February 23, 2018 · 3:00 pm Blockchain casinos are becoming increasingly popular on the internet and, if you’ve just discovered the term, here’s a quick crash course in what blockchains are and how blockchain casinos work. What are Blockchain Casinos and How Do They Work? The first thing that you need to understand,…
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