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The woman powering the energy industry on the blockchain

From Deputy Lord Mayor of Perth in Australia to PHD candidate in disruptive energy innovation and now, Co-Founder and Chair of a blockchain energy trading company, Cryptonews.com discovers what led Dr Jemma to start Power Ledger. “The power of community,” is the number one important...

, by Samantha Yap

Meet Leon and Marcus, Owners of Half Bitcoin ATMs in Malta

Leon Siegmund (left) and Marcus Westhagen. Photo by Daiva RepečkaitėWhen Ivaja, a bitcoin startup in Malta, which promises “happy bitcoin ATMs”, started fundraising for their first machine, they were faced with bad press bitcoin was getting after the earlier failed bitcoin...

, by Daiva Repečkaitė

How Blockchain Might Give the Homeless a Comeback

Nonprofit uses blockchain in order to help the homeless It wants to raise 3,334 ETHAs someone who has experienced chronic homelessness, Latricia Mercer does not take spending time with her grandchildren or having a steady job for granted. Her life went through a dramatic change when she...

, by Julia Travers

Bitcoin May Have Bigger Problem Than Scalability

Miner Centralization Issue Bitcoin Needs Privacy Before Going Mainstream Privacy and Scalability are RelatedOver the past couple of years, scalability (or lack thereof) has been by far the biggest topic of conversation in the Bitcoin community. There have been disagreements over how the system...

, by Kyle Torpey

Looking For a Job? Check Crypto Exchanges

In the face of overwhelming demand, cryptocurrency exchanges are struggling to keep up without restricting service. So much, in fact, that many are forced to hire staff by the hundreds.On Thursday, in a message from CEO Nejc Kodrič, a crypto exchange Bitstamp announced plans to recruit 100 new...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Help People Buy Bitcoin – Lesson From a Small Bank

How a bank can profit from bitcoin by using its existing banking infrastructure? Just let your clients to buy bitcoin on your ATMs. This a profitable lesson from the second smallest bank in Slovenia Hranilnica LON and its partners. In two months after the new service was launched in the end of...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

Bank of America Doesn’t Like Anonymity of Cryptocurrencies

Bank of America (BofA) CEO Brian Moynihan said on a conference call on Wednesday that they have “limited our relationships [with Bitcoin] and I think the thing speaks for itself.”Moynihan also said that their clients would be able to buy cryptocurrency, just not through Merrill Lynch, a...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Arizona Considering Accepting Tax in Crypto

In January, a bill was introduced to the Arizona Senate, which, if passed, would permit the State to receive tax payments in cryptocurrency.The amendment to the current State legislature to tax payments proposes a payment gateway for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that would allow the tax...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Your Morning News Update

IMF Urges to Begin Global Crypto Talks Who to Benefit from South Korea Crackdown? South Korea Yet to Rule on Ban Psychologist Warns of Rising Crypto “Suicide Risk” Expert: Chinese Crypto Market Is “Overheated” Japanese Survey on Crypto DemographicsCatch up on the most...

, by Tim Alper

The Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Trading

Bitcoin has once again been one of the best performing asset classes of the year, outperforming stocks, bonds, and gold by a substantial margin. In 2017, bitcoin generated a return on investment of over 1,250% while the American stock market index S&P 500 rose by 18.5%, US 10-Year Treasuries...

, by Alex Lielacher

Will you become more powerful than your energy company?

More power and smaller bills for energy consumers Blokchain based solutions disrupts the energy industry Trials are underway alreadyThe rise of distributed clean energy supplies like solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and batteries is changing the energy power balance between consumers and...

, by Samantha Yap

Crypto Trading is Like Porn, says South Korea’s Ministry of Defence

South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense is blocking access to online cryptocurrency trading platforms at internet cafes in military bases, the Korea Times reported.An online notice by the military said: "We urge soldiers to refrain from visiting digital token exchanges to avoid...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Venezuela to Sell Its Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency at a Discount

A newly-formed advisory group to the Venezuelan government, VIBE, have recommended that 38.4 million of the country’s newly formed oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, be sold at private placements at a discount of up to 60%. This is according to a document reviewed by Reuters.In December...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Your Morning News Update

Goldman Sachs’ Move to Crypto Korean Government Staff Sold off Cryptocurrency Prior to Crackdown Economist: “Cryptocurrencies Likely to Become Legal Tender” MS Japan to Launch Blockchain Fintech Products Chinese Blockchain Company Makes Hotel BidCatch up on the most essential...

, by Tim Alper

Ethereum for your business? Check six alternatives first

When you think of smart contracts, you probably think of Ethereum. However, a number of alternatives have appeared in the last few years. Some of them have even been gaining significant traction. Some have even been called the "Ethereum of China" or the "Ethereum of Japan". Others have been...

, by Robert DeVoe

BitConnect Disconnects Lending and Exchange Platform

Accused of being a scam, crypto community platform BitConnect has announced it is closing down its lending and exchange platform. The statement goes on to suggest that BitConnect will now operate solely “for wallet service, news and educational purposes.” "Bad press", two Cease and...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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