December 6, 2019
For some time now, I have been aware of a widespread fascination among many libertarians with Jim Bell’s “Assassination Politics” (AP). At my request, Robert Vroman has defended the merits of AP. In this article, I will argue that AP is just about the single worst idea that libertarians could advocate. Despite my misgivings, I thank Vroman for his article, so that AP sympathizers may be reassured that I am not attacking a strawman. **This following article is an opinion piece written by the economist and libertarian author Robert Murphy. “The Politics of Destruction” written by Murphy first appeared on anti-state.com on July 11, 2002, in response to “The Jim Bell System” written by Robert Vroman about assassination politics (AP). Vroman’s intro can be read here, and his response to Murphy’s critique can be read here. Murphy is well known […]
December 6, 2019
Cryptocurrency trading platforms need to keep growing and evolving to remain competitive. The IDEX team has opened a public beta of its new platform, which introduces some big changes. IDEX Is one of the most popular decentralized exchange platforms in the world today. Prominent Changes for IDEX Users Even so, there is no reason not to innovate further and bring pressure to potential competitors. For IDEX 2.0, there are some interesting features users can take advantage of. The optimistic rollups will introduce a massive increase in off-chain transactions. In fact, it theoretically becomes possible to achieve unlimited off-chain scaling without increasing the on-chain settlement costs. During the demo of the new platform, the team will get a better idea as to how viable this approach is and whether more tweaks will be needed. There will also be some changes to […]
December 6, 2019
The crypto firm Circle recently revealed that it was spinning off the trading platform Poloniex and has since warned customers to withdraw assets or they may be sent to state governments. Following the announcement, the founder of the crypto network Digibyte (DGB), Jared Tate, explained he was extremely upset that his friend’s and family’s sensitive personal data “is now in the hands of [Poloniex].” Not too long after Tate’s tweet, the Poloniex Twitter account responded by denying ownership of U.S. customer data, and revealed the exchange would “delist DGB soon.” Also Read: Circle Warns Poloniex US Customer Assets May Be Sent to the Government Crypto Community Discusses Poloniex Delisting Digibyte ‘After Careful Review’ The trading platform Poloniex has been scrutinized lately after the over-the-counter (OTC) digital currency management firm Circle sold the exchange in October. After the spinoff, Frank Chaparro […]
December 6, 2019
CryptoBridge DEX is closing down in a hurry, forcing customers to complete KYC procedures within just two weeks to get their money back. Should other exchanges be worried?
December 6, 2019
Per Deutsche Bank’s recent research, people’s heightened demand for dematerialized means of payment and anonymity could drive more individuals to digital currencies
December 6, 2019
BitFlyer is allowing its European users to buy crypto using a credit card, debit card or local instant transfer
December 6, 2019
Crypto-hater U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman gets elected as Chair of Congressional subcommittee on investor protection
December 5, 2019
Morgan Creek Digital’s co-founder Pomp joins Figure’s board as his company leads the $103 funding round
December 5, 2019
No global stablecoin project should begin operations in the EU until the associated risks are addressed, EU authorities say in a new adopted statement
December 5, 2019
Bitcoin price is attempting a second go at $7.8K but bulls must first overcome strong resistance at $7,400-$7,650
December 5, 2019
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board nominee and member of the German Council of Economic Experts, Isabel Schnabel, recently remarked at a European Parliament hearing that “This scapegoating [of the ECB] is extremely dangerous: it may damage the trust in the euro.” Schnabel was speaking out in defense of negative deposit rates being employed as a result of ECB policy. The German economist also remarked that “we cannot expect that the general population understands what the ECB is doing.” Also Read: ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’ Negative, Nominal and Real Rates While some may indeed be unaware of the difference between nominal and real interest rates, the fact that Isabel Schnabel defends unorthodox monetary policy like NIRP by insulting the average European’s intelligence is a little more than troubling. […]
December 5, 2019
Criminals continue to use cryptocurrencies to mask them activities. Despite the lack of privacy and anonymity, it seems unlikely that this trend will come to an end soon. In Australia, two culprits were apprehended this week for selling various types of drugs. Two More Criminals Use Bitcoin and get Caught The Perth couple is suspected of dealing in MDMA and ecstasy tablets hidden in toy painting kits. Australian Border Force officials discovered these strange packets several months ago. These packages are shipped from the UK, indicating the couple was buying the drugs to resell them domestically. Once police were alerted, they conducted an official investigation, eventually leading to the arrest of these two people. During the raid on their home, the police also confiscated over AU$1.5m in cryptocurrencies. Which currencies are included in this seizure, has not been officially communicated […]
December 5, 2019
Ledger has hired an in-house security officer as chief technology officer to oversee the company’s security operations
December 5, 2019
Crypto markets continue to trade sideways as Bitcoin slowly recovers from its intraday low of below $7,200
December 5, 2019
One of the largest data centers in the U.S., CyrusOne, has reportedly been exposed to an attack from the REvil (Sodinokibi) ransomware
December 5, 2019
Blockchain technology was first introduced through Bitcoin as a means to aid and empower global citizens. However, governments worldwide are increasingly looking into the nascent tech as a means of building out their own economies and national infrastructure. Cryptocurrency and blockchain tech have broad applications, as has been exemplified by implementation into a plethora of industries: from cloud computing and predictive analytics to accounting and healthcare. As the space continues to mature, the influence blockchain has as society transitions towards a digital economy will become further evident. Blockchain in Government It’s no secret that governments across the board are now looking into blockchain. While some have only just begun dipping their toes into cryptocurrency, others are wholly entrenched with blockchain initiatives across various sectors. The United States government, for example, has already engulfed on a number of projects, including a […]
December 5, 2019
Crypto financial services company Blockfi has launched a trading platform supporting three cryptocurrencies. The new offering adds to the company’s existing services: interest-bearing accounts and crypto-backed loans. Blockfi has completed registration with the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and expanded its state licenses to cover both lending and money transmission. Also read: Bitcoin ATMs Installed at 5 Major Malls in the US Trading Platform Launch Blockfi announced Thursday the launch of its crypto trading platform for individual and institutional investors. “Blockfi Trading will initially allow holders of cryptocurrencies to seamlessly trade between bitcoin, ether and the Gemini dollar (GUSD) within the Blockfi platform, subject to geographic availability,” the New Jersey-based company explained. According to the announcement, trades are fee-free and executed immediately based on current market prices. CEO Zac Prince commented, “To date, we have focused on providing products to […]
December 5, 2019
Russian mining giant has begun trialing its platform for trading digital tokens backed by metals
December 5, 2019
Almost $9 billion in BTC were moved on-chain in a single hour on Dec. 4, which constitutes an all-time high
December 5, 2019
Industry-first press release agency Bitcoin PR Buzz has once again expanded its resource distribution list to include top crypto-centric news outlets such as CoinTelegraph, Investing.com, Bitcoin.com, Hackernoon, Bitcoinist, and NewsBTC, among many others in other to expand its reach within the industry. According to the press release, Bitcoin PR Buzz’s upgraded Bitcoin press release services now includes guaranteed publication of not just press releases on 40+ crypto sites including Bitcoin.com, but also featured articles across its distribution partners to include Cointelegraph, Hackernoon, NewsBTC, Bitcoinist, Investing, CCN.com, BitcoinNews.com, Coinspeaker, Blockmanity, NullTX, The Merkle, Coincodex, U.Today, and Coin Idol. Experience Matters As media continues to be one of the most resourceful elements in brand building, Bitcoin PR Buzz happens to be well position in the industry to ensure that its clientele has top-notch press release services cutting across major influential media outlets. […]
December 5, 2019
Microsoft announced Ethereum-based collectibles aimed at rewarding its Azure developer community
December 5, 2019
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, spoke about cryptocurrency during a press conference on Thursday. He also talked about the prospect of an RBI-issued digital currency, when the time will be right for issuing one, and his view on private digital currencies. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year RBI Governor’s View on Cryptocurrency RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das reportedly talked about cryptocurrency and central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Thursday at a customary post-policy press conference. The governor “made it clear that the RBI is completely against private digital currency, asserting the sovereign’s right over this function,” PTI reported. Das was quoted as saying: The world over, central banks and the governments are against private digital currency because currency issuance is a sovereign function and it has to be done […]
December 5, 2019
Crypto mining company Great North Data has reportedly submitted bankruptcy documents, listing millions in liabilities
December 5, 2019
Ping An’s fintech subsidiary OneConnect is aiming for a $500 million IPO in the U.S. according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
December 5, 2019
Blockchain has attracted many investors who are now driving the gaming industry’s expansion to new levels. Read our article to learn why they see a perfect symbiosis between blockchain and gaming #Sponsored
December 5, 2019
Senior U.S. financial regulators warn that stablecoins pose risks to the economy in an annual report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council
December 5, 2019
Ukrainian crypto companies can now receive up to $75,000 each in the form of government sponsored grants. A special fund set up by the authorities in Kiev is already accepting applications from startups in various high tech sectors including the blockchain industry. Over $1.5 million will be distributed by the end of the year. Also read: Russian Tax Authority Registers Crypto as Part of a Company’s Capital New Fund to Spend $18M on Innovative Projects The new Ukrainian Startup Fund, described by its website as a national investment program that will finance the country’s most talented entrepreneurs, will serve as an instrument to support startups after their launch. It will spend 440 million hryvnia (over $18 million) for that purpose, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk announced this week. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk Part of the funds will be allocated […]
December 5, 2019
China’s Hainan Free Trade Zone has pledged $140 million to developing blockchain in the pilot jurisdiction
December 5, 2019
EOS price is struggling to continue above the $2.750 and $2.820 resistances against the US Dollar. There is a decent support forming near the $2.500 and $2.535 support levels. There are two major bearish trend lines in place with resistance near $2.750 and $2.820 on the 4-hours chart of the EOS/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could only start a strong upward move once it settles above the $2.850 level. EOS price is facing a lot of hurdles for a bullish wave against the US Dollar and bitcoin. The price could decline in the short term towards the $2.500 support area. EOS Price Analysis This week, there were swing moves in bitcoin, Ethereum, ripple, litecoin and EOS against the US Dollar. Earlier, EOS price started a strong recovery from the $2.341 low and traded above the $3.500 resistance […]