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Daily Discussion, September 05, 2019

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Apps, Services and Devices That Put Every Bitcoiner in the Driver’s Seat

Colin Harper

In the beginning, there was Bitcoin Core. Satoshi Nakamoto’s seminal software implementation for the Bitcoin network was a one-stop shop for early users: For the earliest adopters, it functioned as a full node, wallet and miner. Ten years and a few moons later, the Bitcoin service industry is undergoing a technical renaissance. Today, applications and hardware abound that give bitcoiners a greater degree of flexibility over how they manage their coins than ever before. From mixing services to plug-and-play nodes, hardware wallets to browser extensions, these tools have made Bitcoin more private, safer and easier to use, expanding its use cases along the way. Below is a list of Bitcoin applications, services and hardware that we think should be on your radar. Please note …

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Proof of Wrongs: Debunking ‘Faketoshi’ With Jameson Lopp

Bitcoin Magazine

In this episode, Dave and Grahm sit down with Jameson Lopp to discuss his recent op-ed, which appeared on BitcoinMagazine.com on May 8, 2019. “How Many Wrongs Make a Wright” is a comprehensive investigation into Craig Wright and his questionable claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. Interview Resources: Op Ed: How Many Wrongs Make A Wright? Twitter: Bitcoin Magazine The LTB Network Jameson Lopp This episode is also on: iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyYoutube Check out more Bitcoin Magazine Podcast episodes! The post Proof of Wrongs: Debunking ‘Faketoshi’ With Jameson Lopp appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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Bitcoin News Summary – July 29, 2019

Steven Hay

The post Bitcoin News Summary – July 29, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. ?????????????? St. Louis Federal Reserve President, James Bullard, remarked that the US is headed towards a non-uniform currency, with crypto competing with the Dollar. Bullard further said that crypto tackles an “important social problem.” Bakkt, the forthcoming institutional crypto exchange run by Intercontinental Exchange and

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Bitcoin News Summary – August 5, 2019

Steven Hay

The post Bitcoin News Summary – August 5, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. ??????????????? America’s Internal Revenue Service published on its official site regarding the 10,000 notices it sent out to crypto exchange users. The names of these taxpayers were obtained through various ongoing IRS compliance efforts. The notices remind citizens of their tax obligation and threaten consequences

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Your 3 Step Beginner’s Guide to Buying Dash

Brian B

Dash has emerged as one of the most popular digital currencies. No, it’s not as valuable as Bitcoin with a $2.5 billion market cap compared to Bitcoins $100 billion-plus market cap. Still, Dash’s focus on technological soundness and ease-of-use bode well for the currency’s long-term potential. It’s all the better that Dash is backed by a focused team consisting of 50 some developers and other professionals. Dash initially launched at just $11 per coin, but is currently valued at $300 plus. Daily volumes also regularly hit $100 million, making it one of the most widely traded currencies as well. Before jumping into how to buy Dash, let’s examine some of its competitive advantages. After all, knowing “why” you should buy is often more important …

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Web Hosting Company GeeksHosted.com Experience Post Data Center Business Boom, Now Accepts Bitcoin

Bitcoin PR Buzz Feed

Bitcoin Press Release: Rising star web hosting provider GeeksHosted is poised to serve a better web hosting experience that’s faster, safer and more reliable with turnkey scalable web hosting solutions, and now, it embraces Crypto payments for an inclusion market. 30th of August 2019, Romania – GeeksHosted is a hosting company with 6 years in the market and is making strides in the industry. Its mantra revolves around creating a web hosting ecosystem built “for geeks, by geeks,” and has earned it a favorite spot among the target niche. The service provider now shows interest in emerging technologies such as Bitcoin to expand its payment options as well as target an inclusion market. For a small team of 10, the combined efforts have been rather intriguing these past 6 …

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Bitcoin as Free Speech: The Overlooked Reason Why the USA Would Struggle to Ban Bitcoin

CoinSpectator

Caption: Hey, you Bitcoin, are you protected under the Constitution? As the price of Bitcoin continues to rise, those who are not too bullish about the long-term future of cryptocurrency will continue to doubt the obstacles that lay ahead. In fairness, they have a good mind, too. Still, there may be one overlooked reason why … Continue reading Bitcoin as Free Speech: The Overlooked Reason Why the USA Would Struggle to Ban Bitcoin The post Bitcoin as Free Speech: The Overlooked Reason Why the USA Would Struggle to Ban Bitcoin appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog.

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Bitcoin News Summary – August 12, 2019

Steven Hay

The post Bitcoin News Summary – August 12, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. ????????????????? Binance clients take note; it appears that KYC data from around 10,000 users have been stolen from the exchange and leaked online. The hacker was attempting to blackmail Binance for 300 BTC or would otherwise release the users’ photos. Binance refused to comply with

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Financial information services subsidiary of Japan’s SBI Group to offer shareholder benefits in XRP

FISCO

On August 28, Morningstar, a listed company engaged in financial information services and a subsidiary of SBI Group – Japan’s leading financial holding company – announced that it will pay its interim shareholder benefits in the cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP). According to the announcement, the company will pay 30XRP (equivalent to approximately 850 yen) to shareholders […]

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11.20.18 Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bitcoin Foundation

Inge Lok

Minutes of The Bitcoin Foundation Board Meeting held on November 20, 2018 Present: Bobby Lee Brock Pierce (Chairman) Bruce Fenton Llew Claasen (Executive Director) Michael Perklin Vinny Lingham Absent: none Approval of the agenda The agenda for the meeting was approved by the Board. Approval of the minutes The minutes of the meeting held on October 16, 2018, were approved by all present. Financial update – October 2018 October revenue includes Membership contributions of $728. There were 6 new members. Operating expenses for the period were $6,250 which is well within the average monthly expenditure. This expense was before a loss in BTC value of $164 and a loss in ETH value of $5,638 The net deficit for the period was $11,313 10/31/18 Bitcoin Balance was 0.5973 coins equating to $3,787 10/31/18 ETH Balance was 158.9459 Ether …

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Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Three

Tabish Faraz

This is the final part of a three-part series of articles about the state of blockchain in Europe. The series covers the blockchain scene in some of the most important European nations. I would like to thank PR firm Wachsman for sharing with me the facts & figures and the commentaries present in… The post Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Three appeared first on CoinReport.

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Bitcoin Price (BTC) Surging, Dips Remains Well Supported

Aayush Jindal

Bitcoin price extended its rally and climbed above the $10,500 and $10,650 resistances against the US Dollar. The price is currently correcting lower after trading to a new monthly high at $10,790. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $10,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The price is showing positive signs and it remains well bid near $10,500 and $10,400. Bitcoin price is gaining bullish momentum above $10,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might correct lower, but it is likely to bounce back from the $10,400 support. Bitcoin Price Analysis Yesterday, we saw a nice upward move in BTC, Ethereum and ripple against the US Dollar. The bulls gained traction and pushed bitcoin above the…

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Daily Discussion, September 04, 2019

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Crypto Exchange Bits of Gold Wins Court Dispute Against Bank

Jimmy Aki

Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of crypto exchange Bits of Gold in its legal battle with Bank Leumi, the country’s second-largest bank. The ruling means Bank Leumi has to open banking services to the exchange, although the bank has objected to the decision in principle, per a report on Finance Magnates. The news outlet quotes Bits of Gold CEO Yuval Roash who commented on the ruling and what it meant for the crypto community in Israel. “We worked hard to set up a company which met regulatory requirements, in a new industry, and those efforts paid off. I am proud to be a part of this flourishing industry and push it towards the right regulation,” he said. Bits of Gold’…

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Bitcoin News Summary – August 19, 2019

Steven Hay

The post Bitcoin News Summary – August 19, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. ??? New Zealand’s tax agency, the Inland Revenue Department, released a groundbreaking ruling, stating that salaries and wages may be legally paid in cryptocurrency. Income tax will be applied to such payments as per usual. To qualify, payments must be in regular amounts in cryptos