Burundi Central Bank Director: ‘Strong Measures’ Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders
The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.
Just 1 in 4 Blockchain Businesses in Korea Generate Sales
Despite the apparent boom in blockchain, and the extensive support for the technology, few companies are making blockchain sales
Rainforest Charity Launches Crypto Appeal to Help Protect Amazon
Executive director Suzanne Pelletier told CoinDesk old school philanthropy isn’t making the cut, necessitating new donation methods.
As Crypto Markets Go Cold, Who Will Pay for Open-Source Code?
Formerly a CoinDesk Contributing Editor, Daniel Cawrey is author of the upcoming “Mastering Blockchain” book to be published by O’Reilly Media. Earlier this year IBM purchased Red Hat, the oft-referred to model for how open source can thrive, for $34 billion. Long the consultant to enterprises, IBM is going through a transitional period as a […]
IBM and Travelport bringing AI and blockchain innovations to market
At Travelport, we play a critical role in the travel ecosystem, working alongside suppliers and providers to ultimately deliver memorable, exciting travel experiences. Through our strategic technology partnerships, we navigate the complexities impacting our customers and simplify the major burdens that are slowing down our travel industry. With IBM, we’re combining our established infrastructure, deep […] The post IBM and Travelport bringing AI and blockchain innovations to market appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.
Looking at how the next ten years of blockchain can change lives
In 1973, the U.S. Department of Defense sought a solution to locate its military units, operations, and targets anywhere on the planet. By the beginning of the 1980s, 24 satellites in orbit became what today we know as GPS. Today we use the Global Positioning System everywhere! Cars, phones and multiple devices use a solution […] The post Looking at how the next ten years of blockchain can change lives appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.
What is Blockchain?
Yesterday I did an recording where the interviewer asked me a simple question – what is blockchain? This got me thinking – I had no go-to answer for this. People use this word to cover a wide range of networks and platforms, and some platforms such as R3’s Corda (Note: I work at R3) are … Continue reading What is Blockchain? The post What is Blockchain? appeared first on Bits on Blocks.
Bitcoin’s payments are not peer-to-peer!
In this post I articulate what a peer-to-peer transaction is, why Bitcoin transactions are not peer-to-peer, and why it is important to understand the differences clearly. The post Bitcoin’s payments are not peer-to-peer! appeared first on Bits on Blocks.
ICO that Raised $37M in 18 minutes – Monetha – Passes Legal Audit on White Paper Commitments with Flying Colours
The post ICO that Raised $37M in 18 minutes – Monetha – Passes Legal Audit on White Paper Commitments with Flying Colours written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Monetha, the company that raised $37M in 18 minutes during its ICO, has just released the results of a legal analysis comparing the project described in the white paper and the actual services the company offers today Monetha is among the first of post-ICO companies to initiate such an evaluation, carried out by the Swiss […] The post ICO that Raised $37M in 18 minutes – Monetha – Passes Legal Audit on White Paper Commitments with Flying Colours written by Richard Kastelein appeared first …
Video: Josh Lawler on ChainLink, the Token Taxonomy Act, and regulatory hurdles from the CFTC
The post Video: Josh Lawler on ChainLink, the Token Taxonomy Act, and regulatory hurdles from the CFTC written by Josh Lawler appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Learn more about why congress needs to pass what might be the most important piece of regulation in all of cryptocurrency. Plus, learn more about the regulatory hurdles that ChainLink will be facing after the company’s massive $32-million-dollar raise. Get all of this information and more of the latest cryptocurrency news in Josh’s latest video. […] The post Video: Josh Lawler on ChainLink, the Token Taxonomy Act, and regulatory hurdles from the CFTC written by Josh Lawler appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – …
What is Machine Learning: Understanding Machine Learning Basics
What was considered to be fiction not so long ago, now is a reality. The technology that only could be seen in movies and read in books is currently a reality we live in. While some of the greatest minds only could’ve dreamed in the past about what is machine learning and what it could bring to humanity, the phenomenon is very much alive. Machine learning, or shortened as ML, is a computer science term standing for machine intelligence. It is a technology that can learn and mimic cognitive functions such as neurons. It can solve problems on its own and not just answer questions like a virtual assistant. With the rise of machines’ capability to improve people’s lives, we can already notice ML technology is some …
What is Deep Learning: Neural Network Software Basics
The evolution of technology has taken humanity to heights like never before. Work areas of medicine, safety, learning, and providing other kinds of help has reached a peak. But it does not stop there. Artificial intelligence is the next big thing in the world of technology and computer science but to understand it, it’s important to know what it consists of. It is essential to know what is deep learning and what artificial neural network means. The AI technology field is extremely advanced and interesting. These two tools that are being used in artificial intelligence are very powerful in terms of solving complex problems and to develop even higher standards in science. It is safe to say that this kind of mechanism is a transition to the …
Will We Realize Blockchain’s Promise of Decentralization? – Harvard Business Review
Will We Realize Blockchain’s Promise of Decentralization? Harvard Business ReviewSince its inception, blockchain has promised to make trusted third parties redundant. In practice, though, whether blockchain is actually decentralized depends …
Samsung to Launch Smartphone Meant to Make Blockchain Friendlier – The Wall Street Journal
Samsung to Launch Smartphone Meant to Make Blockchain Friendlier The Wall Street JournalSamsung is releasing a variant of its newest flagship phone meant to boost adoption of blockchain—a tall task for a technology that still puzzles many …
Sig3 Simplifies Multisig Bitcoin Transactions
Sig3, a Bitcoin startup which launched on September 21st, is looking to simplify multisignature (multisig) transactions through automated co-sign policies. Multisignature Bitcoin addresses require more than one key to authorize a transaction. In the case of Sig3, at least two keys must verify the transaction. This may be the user and Sig3, or multiple users or user keys. Through Sig3, users select conditional policies which must be met before a transaction is approved. Example rules include auto-approving by date, transaction size, white-listed addresses, recipient address(es), or text message (SMS) verification. If a transaction does not meet policy requirements, Sig3 notifies the user of the violation via email or SMS. Sig3 is currently integrated with Copay, BitPay‘s open-source multisig wallet platform. Reddit user …
Vietnamese Exchange VBTC Relaunches With New Partners
Bitcoin Vietnam, a Vietnamese startup founded in 2013, announced two days ago the re-opening on VBTC. The exchange previously operated during a few months starting from July 2014 but closed its doors temporarily. “VBTC will allow us to handle Bitcoin remittance services towards Vietnam in a very fast and pricecompetitive way. In an ideal setup it will take you less than one hour to send funds to your beloved ones in Vietnam from sending the Bitcoins to us until the recipient in Vietnam holds the cash in his hands. This is already possible today.” Dominik Weil, Co-Founder of Bitcoin Vietnam. The Vietnamese market is especially ripe when it comes to remittances — they’re ranked as one of the top-ten countries in the world …
Stratis launches Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes to enable the world’s first Smart Contracts on Microsoft’s .NET framework
Stratis Group Ltd, the enterprise-grade blockchain development platform has announced the launch of Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes and Stratis Smart Contracts in C#, making Stratis the world’s first blockchain to offer businesses and developers the ability to execute Smart Contracts on the Microsoft .NET core architecture. The launch of the Cirrus Sidechain – a blockchain pegged … Continue reading Stratis launches Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes to enable the world’s first Smart Contracts on Microsoft’s .NET framework The post Stratis launches Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes to enable the world’s first Smart Contracts on Microsoft’s .NET framework appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog.
PopUp Coin: it’s a win win for both consumers and retailers
Many governments certainly seem to be fearful of digital currencies. Just this month, President Trump tweeted his dislike of Bitcoin and Facebook’s new Libra coin. Of course, many commentators are quick to point out that governments worry about them because their currencies have the most to lose from them. However, as far as consumers and … Continue reading PopUp Coin: it’s a win win for both consumers and retailers The post PopUp Coin: it’s a win win for both consumers and retailers appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog.
Leading Bitcoin Faucet FreeBitco.in Offers Lamborghini Prize in Golden Ticket Contest
Bitcoin Press Release: Long-standing bitcoin faucet site Freebitco.in has announced that it will be giving away a Lamborghini Huracan, as a part of its Golden Ticket Competition. 14th August 2019, Tortola, BVI – Over the last few years the acquisition of a Lamborghini has become synonymous with the pinnacle of success of the aspiring cryptocurrency enthusiast. Owning a Lamborghini has become the be-all and end-all for crypto millionaires, even spawning the renowned ‘When Lambo’ meme. This was most evident recently at the Coindesk 2018 Consensus Conference, where a selection of Lamborghinis were lined up in front of the New York Hilton Midtown, purring in unison as the crypto world looked on with keen interest. The Lamborghini has now become a status symbol, and the emblem …
Top Online Retailer Particl Launches Unhackable Marketplace with Zero Commission Fees
Bitcoin Press Release: Particl has announced the launch of its open online marketplace.The site offers superior privacy to most of its biggest competitors and makes it much easier to buy items with cryptocurrency. New York, August 14, 2019 – Leading online retailer Particl.io officially launched its marketplace at 8 am EST on Monday, August 12, 2019. Particl is an entirely decentralized ecosystem built around a native privacy coin called PART. Particl is dedicated to addressing the biggest issues still plaguing crypto: the inability to effectively spend cryptocurrencies without friction, and with the full guaranty of privacy. Particl network enables users to buy and sell goods without submitting any personal information to the marketplace operator. This makes the system fully private because the only required data is the shipping address. Therefore …