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Facebook’s Crypto Libra May Kill Launch in India, Its Biggest Market: Report

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 12:26 pm

By CCN Markets: Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra is expected to change the way payments are made across the globe when it launches next year, but there’s one market that the social media giant might be giving a miss – India. The Economic Times, India’s biggest business daily, reports that Libra will not be available in India, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter: “The social network’s digital wallet, Calibra, won’t be available in markets where “cryptocurrencies are banned or Facebook is restricted from operating in,” the person said. “Facebook has not filed any application with RBI (Reserve Bank of India) for The post Facebook’s Crypto Libra May Kill Launch in India, Its Biggest Market: Report appeared first on CCN Markets

Electronics Giant Samsung Prioritizes Blockchain in 10-Year Roadmap

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 12:08 pm

By CCN Markets: Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee has revealed a marked focus in future technologies – part of its 10-year strategy – with a focus on blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and 6G. Lee, who is often seen as the face of the Samsung, held meetings last week with some of the company’s executives about the potential collaboration with emerging technology platforms. The technology giant is willing to invest and work with companies building up these nascent technologies. Samsung has already made significant strides into the blockchain ecosystem with Nexledger, its blockchain platform for enterprises and business. Samsung The post Electronics Giant Samsung Prioritizes Blockchain in 10-Year Roadmap appeared first on CCN Markets

Russland: Staatsduma entscheidet über Krypto-Gesetze

BTC-ECHO Jun 20, 2019 | 11:50 am

Die russische Staatsduma entscheidet in Kürze über die Zulassung von digitalen Wertpapieren. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Russland: Staatsduma entscheidet über Krypto-Gesetze erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

Bitcoin Price Storms 151% YTD as Facebook’s Libra Boosts 2019 Rally

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 10:47 am

By CCN Markets: Bitcoin is up more than 151 percent against the U.S. dollar year-to-date at $9,300, surpassing most assets and stock indices in the likes of Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 with ease in six-month performance. With the block reward halving of bitcoin on the horizon and the inflow of institutional capital consistently on the rise, the sentiment around the crypto market remains positive. Why this trader says Libra will not negatively affect bitcoin Libra, a crypto asset developed by the Libra Association, a consortium based in Switzerland founded by major conglomerates including Facebook, Visa, Mastercard, Lyft, Uber, Booking The post Bitcoin Price Storms 151% YTD as Facebook’s Libra Boosts 2019 Rally appeared first on CCN Markets

‘A Clear Threat’: Big Four Australian Bank Fears Facebook’s Crypto Libra

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 09:21 am

By CCN Markets: Facebook’s foray into cryptocurrencies with Libra has met with a ton of mixed reactions. While some are going gaga over the social media giant’s latest effort that’s supposed to enable cross-border payments at the tap of a button, the traditionalists are taking a dim view. NEW: The top lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee are targeting Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, #Libra. Chairwoman Maxine Waters says it’s another example of Facebook’s “unchecked expansion,” urges execs to testify and calls on FB to stop working on the currency. pic.twitter.com/xOklWsfLdx — Brian Fung (@b_fung) June 18, 2019 Governments across the The post ‘A Clear Threat’: Big Four Australian Bank Fears Facebook’s Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets

„Krypto“ und Klima: Schadet Bitcoin der Umwelt?

BTC-ECHO Jun 20, 2019 | 09:00 am

Experten und Politiker üben immer wieder Kritik an der Umweltbilanz von Bitcoin & Co. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag „Krypto“ und Klima: Schadet Bitcoin der Umwelt? erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

Facebook Libra’s Stark Reminder: Mass Regulation Before Mass Bitcoin Adoption

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 08:34 am

By CCN Markets: As expected, the US government has an interest in Facebook’s Libra project. The biggest regulatory organization in the world is sure to take notice when the world’s largest social network moves into the world of banking and personal finance. Suddenly, Blockchain is Legitimate Facebook’s aims are from limited to the US, however, and their cryptocurrency will be backed by a “basket” of assets including the dollar. In effect, during times of turmoil, the Libra could be one of the stable-r currencies for the everyday person to use. As some in the industry have pointed out, the hype The post Facebook Libra’s Stark Reminder: Mass Regulation Before Mass Bitcoin Adoption appeared first on CCN Markets

Litecoin Foundation lanciert eigene Krypto-Debitkarte

BTC-ECHO Jun 20, 2019 | 06:30 am

Die Litcoin BlockCard entsteht aus einer Kooperation der Litecoin Foundation mit weiteren Krypto-Unternehmen. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Litecoin Foundation lanciert eigene Krypto-Debitkarte erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

IBM Blockchain Platform zieht auf die Cloud – Microsoft Azure und AWS unterstützt

BTC-ECHO Jun 20, 2019 | 05:30 am

IBM updatet seine Enterprise-Blockchain. Nutzer können diese ab sofort auch auf gängigen Webservern wie denen von Amazon und Microsoft nutzen. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag IBM Blockchain Platform zieht auf die Cloud – Microsoft Azure und AWS unterstützt erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

John McAfee Trolls Winklevii on Bitcoin, Says Cameron Is ‘True Power’

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 04:45 am

By CCN Markets: You might think that Tyler Winklevoss has gotten ahead of himself by predicting the bitcoin price could cross $15,000 if it surpasses the $10,000 level. That is unless your name is John McAfee, in which case that forecast is absurdly low. McAfee is doubling down on his bullish price prediction, saying that BTC $100,000 will open the floodgates for the cryptocurrency to power higher to $1 million. Unfortunately for the Winklevii, that wasn’t the end of the trolling. McAfee took it a step further by tweeting an image of “Bitcoin Billionaires” with a personal message from the The post John McAfee Trolls Winklevii on Bitcoin, Says Cameron Is ‘True Power’ appeared first on CCN Markets

Bond King Says Trump Might Drop Out of 2020 Election if Economy Falters

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 03:45 am

By CCN Markets: Even though Donald Trump kicked off his 2020 presidential campaign last night in Florida in front of a crowd of roughly 20,000, Wall Street isn’t entirely convinced that he’s committed. Jeffrey Gundlach, who is nicknamed the Bond King and whose firm DoubleLine Capital oversees $115 billion in AUM, told Fox Business that there’s a chance the president could change his mind. And while the campaign is launched, Gundlach suggests that Trump might not run, after all, adding: “If the economy goes into recession, and he can’t pull it out by removing the tariffs, there’s very little for The post Bond King Says Trump Might Drop Out of 2020 Election if Economy Falters appeared first on CCN Markets

Facebook Contractor: “It’s Like a Sweatshop in America” – One Contractor has Died & Many Fear for Their Lives

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 03:13 am

By CCN Markets: An exposé published at TheVerge.com revealed at least one Facebook moderation center is akin to a third world sweatshop. This should come as no surprise given what we already know about Facebook’s company culture. Facebook Whistleblowers Step Forward Facebook outsources moderation services to Cognizant, a publicly-held $35 billion firm that apparently does not care about its work conditions. Three anonymous Facebook contractors breached their non-disclose agreements to inform TheVerge about the conditions. They include death of one worker via heart attack, filthy conditions at workstations and bathrooms, bedbug infestation, sexual harassment, verbal and physical altercations, frequent marijuana The post Facebook Contractor: “It’s Like a Sweatshop in America” – One Contractor has Died & Many Fear for Their[…]

Have We Reached Peak Binance?

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 02:39 am

By CCN Markets: Ah, Binance. Many of us remember the original idea. Plenty of us decided to pass on the ICO, which has provided some of the highest returns of any investment in recent times. ICO To King of Crypto There were plenty of good reasons to pass on the ICO. The only stated purpose of the token at the time was that it would give you a discount on trading. There was no reason to believe that Binance would suddenly become a massive destination for traders. Fast-forward a couple of years, and Binance is many things. Binance is a The post Have We Reached Peak Binance? appeared first on CCN Markets

Uber’s “Crypto” Libra Support Could Be The End of The Giant

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 02:29 am

By CCN Markets: There’s a lot of irony in Uber’s lack of crypto acceptance contrasted with its support of Facebook’s Libra project. The company will play a vital role in the early stages of the network, and presumably, it will be one of many vendors who accept the “crypto” out of the gate. Several companies have already agreed to accept the Libra. The Libra can be used in a myriad of ways, from sending money to loved ones to paying overseas contractors. What will be interesting to see is whether a vibrant network of Libra-to-cash methods emerges. Will we have ATMs The post Uber’s “Crypto” Libra Support Could Be The End of The Giant appeared first on CCN Markets

Tyler Winklevoss Bets Bitcoin Is Headed to $15,000 Once It Hits This Level

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 01:40 am

By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price is rising, and Tyler Winklevoss thinks it could see significant gains if it can break through the $10,000 point. The co-founder of the Gemini exchange posted on Twitter that if the world’s highest-valued cryptocurrency moves past that price, it could shoot further to reach $15,000. He tweeted: “If bitcoin breaks 10k, you can bet it’s going to break 15k.” If bitcoin breaks 10k, you can bet it’s going to break 15k…👍🏻🚀 — Tyler Winklevoss (@tylerwinklevoss) June 19, 2019 Bitcoin Has Momentum on Its Side Bitcoin has seen modest gains in recent months. It has The post Tyler Winklevoss Bets Bitcoin Is Headed to $15,000 Once It Hits This Level appeared first on CCN Markets

– Dow Could Top 30,000 Soon, Impending Recession is “Greatly Exaggerated”

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 01:12 am

By CCN Markets: The stock market has been booming, so don’t be surprised if the Dow soars to 30,000 within the next 12 months. That’s the bullish projection of several Wall Street veterans, including Skybridge Capital’s Troy Gayeski. Gayeski is a partner and co-chief investment officer at New York investment firm Skybridge Capital. He says there’s more than a 25% chance that the Dow will clear 30,000 by the first quarter of 2020. Gayeski says investors shouldn’t get discouraged by the constant barrage of negative headlines screaming about an impending stock market crash. Banker: FOMO Could Fuel Near-Term Stock Market The post – Dow Could Top 30,000 Soon, Impending Recession is “Greatly Exaggerated” appeared first on CCN Markets

Tesla’s Stock Has Surged 22% on This $2 Trillion Market Opportunity

* – CCN Markets Jun 20, 2019 | 00:30 am

By CCN Markets: Tesla’s stock is making a fast and furious comeback in June. That’s good news for shareholders after TSLA spent the first half of 2019 suffering crippling losses. Now the famed electric automaker’s stock is on the rebound. The stock is up 22% for the month. Does Wall Street Have Tesla’s Stock All Wrong? Tesla’s massive losses have led investors to fear an impending cash crunch. The company had to widen its junk bond spread to record levels this spring. With fears mounting over Tesla’s distressed credit history and the looming threat of a trade war with China, The post Tesla’s Stock Has Surged 22% on This $2 Trillion Market Opportunity appeared first on CCN Markets

Fed Not Threatened by Facebook Libra, Has No ‘Plenary Authority’ Over It

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 23:50 pm

By CCN Markets: Federal Reserve members held discussions with Facebook over the company’s Libra project. According to Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell during today’s press conference, monetary policy makers are not worried that Libra will replace fiat money. He said: “I think we’re a long way from that…Digital currencies are in their infancy. So essentially,not too concerned about central banks no longer being able to carry out monetary policy because of digital currencies or cryptocurrencies.” Meanwhile, regulating Facebook’s Libra is not on the agenda because the Fed doesn’t have specific authority to do so. “We don’t have plenary The post Fed Not Threatened by Facebook Libra, Has No ‘Plenary Authority’ Over It appeared first on CCN Markets

Dow Ekes Out Gains Without Rate Cut as Defiant Powell Defends His Job

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 22:05 pm

By CCN Markets: The Dow Jones Industrial Average was meandering in and out of positive territory as investors digested a fascinating Federal Reserve meeting. In the end, stocks managed to hold onto gains, with the Dow closing at 26,504, up fractionally. By keeping rates on hold, Chairman Jerome Powell faced his first-ever dissenter. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard voted for a rate cut. Could the Fed chair’s job be at risk? Dow Fails to Rally The lack of direction in the Dow was likely due to the fact that the Fed was split down the middle over its interest The post Dow Ekes Out Gains Without Rate Cut as Defiant Powell Defends His Job appeared first on CCN Markets

Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Hit $62K This Year Based on Technical Signals

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 21:15 pm

By CCN Markets: Bitcoin is flying high in 2019. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency is now well past the $9,000 level. But there are quite a few analysts out there who believe that bitcoin’s meteoric rise isn’t over yet. Galaxy, a well-followed crypto handle on Twitter, predicts that the price of bitcoin could hit all-time highs of $62,000 in about four months. Year 2017 had a similar weekly candle set-up as the one today, which was followed by a 570% price increase over the next 147 days. Another similar price increase puts BTC price at ≈$62K by the end The post Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Hit $62K This Year Based on Technical Signals appeared first on CCN Markets

Maxine Waters Looks to Stall Facebook on Libra, Zuck Wins Regardless

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 20:10 pm

By CCN Markets: House Financial Services Committee Chairperson Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) requested that Facebook hold off on developing its crypto, which is named Libra. Facebook Request Cuts Both Ways There are two ways to examine Rep. Waters’ request. First, it’s a good thing for cryptocurrency whether Facebook honors her request or not. Second, Rep. Waters is assisting the public by stalling investment in another dangerous cryptocurrency. Maxine Waters said: “With the announcement that it plans to create a cryptocurrency, Facebook is continuing its unchecked expansion and extending its reach into the lives of its users. The cryptocurrency market currently lacks The post Maxine Waters Looks to Stall Facebook on Libra, Zuck Wins Regardless appeared first on CCN Markets

Chinese Tech Moguls Cite Regulation as Chief Crypto Concern

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 19:35 pm

By CCN Markets: The China Ledger quoted Pony Ma (Ma Huateng) as saying that blockchain technology is mature, but regulation needs to allow for it. Binance CEO Changepeng Zhao took the opportunity to expand on the idea including the government’s role in crypto. https://t.co/HbpH9KGj2I — CZ Binance (@cz_binance) June 19, 2019 Tech Giants Should Be Encouraged to Build on Blockchain Zhao believes that governments should encourage their tech giants to build crypto tokens and that blockchain should be embraced. Countries should encourage their tech giants to issue their own #crypto token (hopefully on #BinanceChain, I know, shameless). Libra will increase The post Chinese Tech Moguls Cite Regulation as Chief Crypto Concern appeared first on CCN Markets

Libra Testnet Reveals Sneak Peek at the Facebook Crypto Future

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 18:39 pm

By CCN Markets: Leave it to Facebook to announce a blockchain project – Libra – and launch a complete blockchain with a new programming language in months. Libra, Not GlobalCoin Previously, we understood that Facebook was launching “GlobalCoin.” Instead, they’re launching Libra. As stablecoins go, people will now have a choice between Bitfinex’s Leo and Facebook’s Libra. The Libra blockchain project is now live for testing, and the documentation released with the project reveals a lot of insights into the philosophy and design of the new blockchain. The chain sports a new programming language, just like Ethereum did – called The post Libra Testnet Reveals Sneak Peek at the Facebook Crypto Future appeared first on CCN Markets

„Es gibt eigentlich keine kompletten Laien auf der Veranstaltung“

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 19, 2019 | 18:30 pm

In einer Woche findet in Hamburg die DISTRIBUTE statt, die "Hands on Blockchain conference". Die Präsenz von Vertretern aus der Wirtschaft ist beeindruckend, inhaltlich geht es weniger um die Finanzrevolution, sondern eher pragmatisch um Blockchain-Technologie im Einsatz für Unternehmen. Veranstalter Tobias Worzyk erzählt uns ein wenig mehr über die Veranstaltung.

Bitcoin, Ethereum und Ripple – Kursanalyse KW25 – Bullen auf der Lauer

BTC-ECHO Jun 19, 2019 | 17:30 pm

Erneut wurde ein neues Jahreshoch beim Bitcoin-Kurs und damit das Kursziel erreicht. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Bitcoin, Ethereum und Ripple – Kursanalyse KW25 – Bullen auf der Lauer erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

‘Satoshi’s Useful Idiot’ Zuckerberg Will Boost Bitcoin Price Beyond $20,000: Max Keiser

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 17:06 pm

By CCN Markets: Crypto bull Max Keiser has predicted that Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra will help boost the bitcoin price to new all-time highs. Bitcoin price to go up with increasing hash rate According to Keiser, this is because Libra will increase the awareness and appeal of cryptocurrencies in general. Consequently, this will raise Bitcoin’s hash rate up leading to a new record price. It’s built into the protocol’s genesis block that eventually a heavyweight like $fb would take on BTC. This increased awareness and appeal to would-be potentates will, of course, drive the hashrate to new highs, leading to new The post ‘Satoshi’s Useful Idiot’ Zuckerberg Will Boost Bitcoin Price Beyond $20,000: Max Keiser appeared first on CCN Markets

Dow’s Meteoric Rally to Record Highs Now Hinges on the Fed

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 15:54 pm

By CCN Markets: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market extended their rally Wednesday morning following news that the United States and China will resume trade negotiations ahead of a key presidential summit in Japan next week. The Dow’s return to record highs now hinges on the Federal Reserve, which is set to wrap up its June policy meeting in the next few hours. Dow Extends Rally; S&P 500, Nasdaq Follow All of Wall Street’s major indexes traded higher after the open, reflecting a fairly upbeat pre-market for Dow futures. The benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 48.03 points, or The post Dow’s Meteoric Rally to Record Highs Now Hinges on the Fed appeared first on CCN Markets

100% Cardano Price Spike Awaits After TestNet Release, Predicts Analyst

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 15:36 pm

By CCN: Cardano is up by over 105 percent year-to-date as it trades at $0.0903 as of this writing. The cryptocurrency is known to some as the “Ethereum Killer”. It may have already made big gains this year but it appears to just be warming up. We are not alone in this sentiment. A pseudonymous Twitter account that goes by the name of Beastlorion believes that Cardano is gearing up for a face-melting pump in the next few weeks. The climb comes after the much-anticipated release of the crypto token’s testnet. The analyst expects to see Cardano make a 117.72% pump The post 100% Cardano Price Spike Awaits After TestNet Release, Predicts Analyst appeared first on CCN Markets

EY und EIB entwickeln Blockchain-Lösung für Geldmarktpapiere

BTC-ECHO Jun 19, 2019 | 15:30 pm

EY, Banco Santander, die Clearingstelle Euroclear und die Europäische Investitionsbank kollaborieren an einer Blockchain-basierten Lösung für den Handel mit Geldmarktpapieren. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag EY und EIB entwickeln Blockchain-Lösung für Geldmarktpapiere erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

‘A Very Expensive Failure’: Blockchain Experts Slam Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 14:33 pm

By CCN Markets: A lot has already been said about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency and its ambition to disrupt the finance world. But what about the blockchain technology that powers it? Blockchain experts have poured over the technical documents and played with the Libra protocol testnet. Suffice to say, they’re not convinced about Libra’s claims. “A disaster in slow motion” Bitcoin developer Tamas Blummer offered the most damning assessment of the Libra protocol. He said Facebook is abusing its position to muscle into the blockchain world. “Trying to buy leadership in a cutting edge technology is very expensive and likely futile. The post ‘A Very Expensive Failure’: Blockchain Experts Slam Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency appeared first on CCN Markets

Französischer Wirtschaftsminister Le Maire erteilt Facebook-Coin Absage: „Keine souveräne Währung“

BTC-ECHO Jun 19, 2019 | 14:00 pm

Der französische Wirtschaftsminister Bruno Le Maire erteilt Facebooks Libra-Coin eine Absage. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Französischer Wirtschaftsminister Le Maire erteilt Facebook-Coin Absage: „Keine souveräne Währung“ erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

Litecoin Price Gains Despite Facebook’s Libra Stealing Altcoins’ Thunder

* – CCN Markets Jun 19, 2019 | 13:37 pm

By CCN Markets: Litecoin (LTC) entered a positive territory on Wednesday while other top cryptocurrencies trended flat as investors became cautious following the introduction of the Facebook token, Libra. The LTC-to-dollar exchange rate established an intraday high of $139.66, up more than 3 percent since the Asian session open. The upside action neutralized the pair’s losses in the past seven days. At the same time, it brought Litecoin’s month-to-date gains to 26 percent, with a market value of approx $3.94 billion. Debit Card, Calibra Announcement The surge in the Litecoin price closely followed an announcement by the Litecoin Foundation. The nonprofit The post Litecoin Price Gains Despite Facebook’s Libra Stealing Altcoins’ Thunder appeared first on CCN Markets

Microsoft und Salesforce treten Hyperledger-Konsortium bei

BTC-ECHO Jun 19, 2019 | 12:30 pm

Hyperledger empfängt neue Mitglieder. Zu den acht neuen Partnern gehören mit Microsoft und Salesforce zwei der wichtigsten Softwareunternehmen überhaupt. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Microsoft und Salesforce treten Hyperledger-Konsortium bei erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

CryptoTax mildert das Leid mit der Steuer für Krypto-Trader

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 19, 2019 | 10:56 am

Bald ist wieder Zeit für die Steuererklärung. Händler auf Bitcoin.de, denen die Gewinn- oder Verlustermittlung langsam über den Kopf wächst, können ihre Daten bei CryptoTax einspielen. Wer sich jetzt anmeldet, bekommt einen Rabatt auf die Vollversion, mit der man einen Steuerreport im fürs Finanzamt gewohnten Format generieren kann.

Binance launcht Bitcoin-gedeckten Token auf eigener Blockchain

BTC-ECHO Jun 19, 2019 | 09:00 am

Binance DEX hat den Handel für Bitcoin BEP2 (BTCB) eröffnet und ein BNB/BTCB-Handelspaar notiert. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Binance launcht Bitcoin-gedeckten Token auf eigener Blockchain erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

Zcash Foundation und Parity entwickeln zcashd-Alternative Zebra

BTC-ECHO Jun 19, 2019 | 06:30 am

Eine Kollaboration zwischen den IT-Unternehmen Parity und Zcash Foundation arbeitet an einer Open-Source-Software namens Zebra. Source: BTC-ECHODer Beitrag Zcash Foundation und Parity entwickeln zcashd-Alternative Zebra erschien zuerst auf BTC-ECHO.

Facebooks Zuckerbucks: Es hätte schlimmer kommen können

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 18, 2019 | 14:41 pm

Ein bißchen etwas von Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple und IOTA: Facebook veröffentlicht die Details zur Libra-Blockchain. Wir schauen uns das Whitepaper des "Zuckerbucks" an: Wie funktioniert die Mega-Initiative technisch? Und wie soll man es einschätzen?

Maximalismus, Investment und eine Bootsfahrt

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 17, 2019 | 13:23 pm

Am Wochenende fand die UNCHAIN Convention in Berlin statt. Es war eine wundervolle Veranstaltung mit spannenden Vorträgen und, vor allem: einer extrem gelungenen Atmosphäre. Dabei war auch die vielleicht wichtigste Veränderung für Bitcoin und Blockchain nicht zu übersehen ...

Das Lightning-Netzwerk wächst rasant? Eher nicht.

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 13, 2019 | 12:06 pm

Manchmal wird gesagt, das Lightning-Netzwerk auf Bitcoin durchlaufe ein rasend schnelles Wachstum. Das stimmt nicht wirklich. Die Statistiken zeigen eher, dass das Wachstum des Lightning-Netzwerks seit bald drei Monaten stagniert. Was ist da los?

G20-Finanzminister einigen sich über Regulierung von Kryptowährungen und Token

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 12, 2019 | 15:24 pm

Die Finanzminister und Zentralbankspräsidenten der G20-Gruppe - der mächtigsten Industrieländer der Welt - haben sich im japanischen Fukuoka getroffen. Das Ergebnis des Gipfeltreffens ist ein Communiqué von 14 Beschlüssen. Einer davon widmet sich Bitcoin, Kryptowährungen und Token.

Facebooks GlobalCoin: Gedeckt durch einem Korb anderer Währungen

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 12, 2019 | 08:30 am

Es gibt schon lange Gerüchte, das Facebook etwas mit Blockchain und Krypto plant. Nun lichtet sich der Nebel: Das soziale Netzwerk möchte einen GlobalCoin herausgeben, dessen Wert nicht nur an eine, sondern an einen Korb von Währungen gebunden ist. Der Coin soll über die Facebook-Kanäle so einfach zu versenden sein wie ein Photo.

Ethereum: Chainlink startet dezentrales Netzwerk von Oracles

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 11, 2019 | 14:53 pm

Smart Contracts sind interessant, weil sie einen Vertrag automatisch ausführen. Sofern die Vertragsbedingung aber außerhalb der Blockchain liegt, braucht jeder Smart Contract eine Quelle, der er vertraut. Chainlink versucht, dieses Problem zu lösen, indem es ein dezentrales Netzwerk von sogenannten "Oracles" schafft, die einen Smart Contract mit Daten füttern. Das erste Projekt sind Preisdaten für Ethereum.

Indien: 10 Jahre Knast für Bitcoin?

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 11, 2019 | 12:33 pm

Berichten zufolge zirkuliert in indischen Regierungskreisen ein Gesetzesentwurf, der die Nutzung von Bitcoin und anderen Kryptowährungen mit zehn Jahren Gefängnis sanktioniert. Allerdings scheint es nicht wahrscheinlich zu sein, dass der Entwurf in naher Zukunft umgesetzt wird.

Wallets von Bitcoin SV führen Paymail ein

BitcoinBlog.de – das Blog für Bitcoin und andere virtuelle Währungen Jun 6, 2019 | 12:15 pm

Auf der CoinGeek-Konferenz vergangene Woche haben die Entwickler der beliebtesten Wallets für Bitcoin SV (BSV) PayMail vorgestellt: Eine Methode, um walletübergreifend an E-Mail-Adressen anstatt Bitcoin-Adressen zu senden. Emails und Zahlungen können damit verschmelzen.

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