Blockchain

Two of the biggest shopping events in the world are Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On both days, merchants and retailers considerably crash their prices so much that it causes such a frenzy among shoppers. In many cases, people wait till any of these days to make purchases they could have made at other times in the year, taking advantage of significant price slashes – sometimes up to 90% on selected items with selected retailers. As Amazon’s Cyber Monday begins and people begin to shop,...

On Sunday, December 1, crypto exchange Huobi along with other Chinese telecom players joined the country’s state-backed popular blockchain consortium Blockchain Services Network (BSN). Huobi has joined as one of the first members of BSN which is an industry alliance initiated by the State Information Center (SIC).The BSN was just launched in the last month of October by the SIC with an aim to boost the blockchain sector growth and further encourage the development of smart cities in the...

Recently, popular Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith was arrested by the FBI for his educational efforts aimed at teaching blockchain technology in North Korea. According to our previous report, Griffith traveled there in spite of the U.S. sanctions prohibiting citizens from visiting the country, a specific note asking him to abandon his plans, and still performed activities authorities consider as jeopardizing. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has now responded to the events, announcing...

Place/Date: - December 2nd, 2019 at 9:00 am UTC · 4 min read Contact: BitTok, Source: BitTok Photo: BitTokFrom the perspectives of appreciation capabilities, liquidity, and security, the launch of multiple blockchain assets in batches this time will not only helps attract a large number of digital asset enthusiasts, but also enriches the choice for users and provides them with more diverse investment options. At the same time, it also marks the gradual improvement of the new ecosystem...

Hey Krypto Fans, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 762. Heute sprechen wir über folgende Themen: Bitcoin historische Volatilität im Dezember, China Security Token Offerings (STOs) & Nordkorea Reise führt zur Verhaftung von Virgil Griffith.  1.) Bitcoin Moves 30% in December Since 2015 — Will 2019 Be Different?https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-moves-30-in-december-since-2015-will-2019-be-different 2.) China könnte bald die Türen für Security Token...

Ripple has unlocked one billion XRP from its escrow wallet on Sunday. It represents the supply issuance for the month in the agreement with its pre-decided schedule.At present estimations, this adds up to approximately $225 million. Right now, XRP is finding itself in a pretty much heavy position regarding its price. At the time of writing it is trading $0.22 (0.49% up within 24 hours). However, if it would fall and kept itself on a support zone of 0.20$, this could mean serious trouble for...

A U.S. man has been arrested for teaching North Korea about blockchain. According to a press release, Virgil Griffith – a resident of Singapore but a citizen of the United States – has been charged with violating international restrictions by traveling to North Korea and providing a lecture and advice regarding blockchain technology and how it can be used to violate present sanctions.North Korea: Using Blockchain for Illicit Purposes?North Korea, a nuclear state, has had a very controversial...

Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson believes that bitcoin is about to achieve big things.Hoskinson: BTC Will Reach $100,000Via Twitter, Hoskinson posted his beliefs that bitcoin could easily reach $100,000 in the coming years. This arguably puts him up there with the likes of venture capitalist Tim Draper, who has stated that bitcoin is likely to hit the six-figure mark by the time 2023 rolls in.Hoskinson’s words are intriguing in that he is the co-builder of arguably bitcoin’s biggest...

Das offizielle Bundesratsfoto 2019 haben Mediamatik-Lernenden des Bundesamtes für Informatik und Telekommunikation (BIT) gemacht. Idee, Hintergrundbild und Foto: Alles stammt von ihnen. Bundespräsident Ueli Maurer hatte ihnen nur eine Vorgabe gemacht: Das Foto sollte mit einem Smartphone aufgenommen werden. Gute Nchrichten für die Bitcoin Community Schweiz: Es werden auf...

Das Glücksspiel ist nach dem Finanzsektor der zweite Wirtschaftszweig, der die Bedeutung der Blockchain-Technologie erkennt und in großem Umfang einführt. Und es erstaunt, dass diese Branche nicht schon früher Bitcoin für sich entdeckt hat. Denn gerade die Blockchain hat die Fähigkeit, in diesem Bereich Probleme zu lösen, welche die Wettbranche seit langem plagen: Die mangelnde Transparenz, das träge Tempo bei Transaktionen, begleitet von den ungerechtfertigt hohen Gebühren und...