Day: March 30, 2019

This John McAfee-Pumped Cryptocurrency Has Major Red Flags

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By CCN.com: Another day, another John McAfee tweet pumping a cryptocurrency project that has alarming red flags. The latest dubious crypto token is called Apollo, an “all-in-one” cryptocurrency with supposedly-private transactions. Crypto Developers Call Out McAfee-Linked Apollo However, according to crypto development firm Jelurida, Apollo’s so-called privacy features promoted are not so private after all. https://t.co/X1s6hJVGOW — Ardorgate (@Ardorgate) March 28, 2019 Imagine if some company back in the days when you made your antivirus software would have copied/cloned your work, renamed to Mcfluffy, claiming to do tons of stuff…

The Implications of Fusing 5G and Blockchain

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Analysts have been anticipating the implications of the Internet of Things (IoT) for several years. However, there have been two main impediments to its success: capacity and security. But now, the introduction of a new technology could change that. This year, major carriers like AT&T and Verizon will be introducing 5G, the latest generation of cellular mobile communications. The 5G platform brings a high data rate, reduced latency, energy savings, cost reduction, higher system capacity and massive device connectivity, according to analysts. The combination of 5G and blockchain technology has…

Supercharge Your BCH Workflow With Bitcoin.com’s SLP and Badger SDKs

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Last summer, Bitcoin.com launched a developer suite so Bitcoin Cash (BCH) programmers could have access to a slew of resources, tools, and software development kits (SDK). At the time, the web portal contained three key tools for blockchain programmers: the Bitbox SDK, REST, and the GUI platform. Now, Developer.Bitcoin.com hosts two more SDKs so developers can build applications with Badger Wallet and the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP). Also read: Mempool ‘Spam’ and Rising Fees: The Consequences of Veriblock’s Mainnet Launch Build Killer Apps With Bitcoin.com’s Developer Platform Bitcoin.com believes that…

The “Conservative” Case For A Bitcoin (BTC) Rally To $50,000

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While the value of Bitcoin remains down in the dumps, so to speak, its believers still have stars in their eyes. Many crypto investors are adamant that their holdings will eventually retest their all-time highs, prior to another jaw-dropping rally. And while countless cynics have begged to differ, these hopes were validated recently with an extremely optimistic, yet potentially rational tweet from Ryan Selkis, the chief executive of Messari. “Great Wealth Transfer” To Spark Bitcoin Rally? It isn’t a secret that crypto’s audience is primarily millennial and younger. It makes…

The “Conservative” Case For A Bitcoin (BTC) Rally To $50,000

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While the value of Bitcoin remains down in the dumps, so to speak, its believers still have stars in their eyes. Many crypto investors are adamant that their holdings will eventually retest their all-time highs, prior to another jaw-dropping rally. And while countless cynics have begged to differ, these hopes were validated recently with an extremely optimistic, yet potentially rational tweet from Ryan Selkis, the chief executive of Messari. “Great Wealth Transfer” To Spark Bitcoin Rally? It isn’t a secret that crypto’s audience is primarily millennial and younger. It makes…

All Eyes On $4,200 As Bitcoin BTC Continues Bullish Assault

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Bitcoin Continues Higher, But It Isn’t A Bull Run Yet For once in a blue moon, Bitcoin (BTC) has somehow managed to rally for a number of weeks without a drastic sell-off. And some believe this move to the upside is set to continue. While some argue that the cryptocurrency is home free, as it has surmounted the ever-important $4,000 level, which many see as a key psychological barrier, all eyes are currently on $4,200. Industry pundits remark that what happens there will dictate crypto assets’ price action for the…

Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Won’t Let You Buy Your Privacy Back

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Facebook is moving into cryptocurrency, aiming to create some type of stablecoin that will make it possible for users within its gargantuan network to transfer value to each other. Why Facebook doesn’t simply use an existing cryptocurrency is, of course, a mystery. Facebook’s Not Going Full Crypto Facebook should have just added general support for cryptocurrency rather than building its own proprietary token. | Source: REUTERS / Dado Ruvic Perhaps it fears to open the minds of users too much: from cryptocurrency they might graduate to better social media platforms,…

Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Won’t Let You Buy Your Privacy Back

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Facebook is moving into cryptocurrency, aiming to create some type of stablecoin that will make it possible for users within its gargantuan network to transfer value to each other. Why Facebook doesn’t simply use an existing cryptocurrency is, of course, a mystery. Facebook’s Not Going Full Crypto Facebook should have just added general support for cryptocurrency rather than building its own proprietary token. | Source: REUTERS / Dado Ruvic Perhaps it fears to open the minds of users too much: from cryptocurrency they might graduate to better social media platforms,…

Japan’s Largest Railway Company Considers New Crypto Payment System for Transport Cards

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Kazuhiro Tokita, representative director, board member and president at Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DeCurret, unveiled a new cryptocurrency payment system during a business presentation in Tokyo on March 27. Cointelegraph Japan reported on the presentation the same day. The new system would enable the Suica payment card issued by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Japan’s biggest railway company, to be topped-up with cryptocurrency. Still, the report points out that there are no concrete plans as of press time, and that JR East is only considering the implementation. Data released…

EOS Slide 4.7 Percent, Prices Reacting to BitHumb Heist?

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EOS down 4.7 prices in last day but bullish Three million EOS are missing from BitHumb’s hot wallets. $12.5 million worth of BitHumb’s EOS are missing, but other exchanges are taking assisting in recovery. In response, EOS prices are down 4.7 percent in the last day in an adjustment of Mar 28-29 overvaluation. EOS Price Analysis Fundamentals For the second time, BitHumb, the South Korean exchange, which claims to be ISMS certified and applying multi-signature withdrawal scheme is once again a victim of hacking, less than a year after the…