New Ethereum-Based Tokens for Artistic Expression of Value
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has joined with artist Kevin Abosch who is continuing his ongoing relationship with cryptocurrency through artistic project labeled “priceless.” Abosch, is an Irish conceptual artist and photographer based in New York City. His last project explored cryptocurrency in a unique way. Apart from owning the most valuable piece of […]
Bitcoin News Radio Show, 18th August 2018
Listen to the 18 August 2018 Bitcoin News Radio Show below. [su_audio url=”https://anchor.fm/s/58aba88/podcast/play/1162879/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2018-7-19%2F4142588-44100-2-2179e79675f9.mp3″] In this edition of the BitcoinNews.com daily radio show, we start with a market analysis, and then discuss how each Bitcoin is worth 60 billion Bolivar Fuerte in Venezuela. Hear about why Bitcoin is the future of currency in the world. Learn […]
Justice Department Says Bitcoin Dealer Blew Giant Hole Through Regulations
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Jacob Burrell Campos, a Mexican resident, for his Bitcoin dealing operation that spanned across international borders. The Assistant United States Attorney General says “Burrell’s activities ‘blew a giant hole’ through the legal framework of U.S. anti-money laundering laws by soliciting and introducing into the U.S. banking system close […]
South Korean Gov Check Finds Security Vulnerabilities at Crypto Exchanges
The outcome of a recent inspection of 21 domestic cryptocurrency exchanges by the South Korean government has just been released. The inspections were conducted in June and July as a follow up to previous inspections in January and March of this year. The inspections identified 17 out of 85 items as needing immediate focus, 11 of […]
Aluminium Sites Revamped As Search for Crypto Mining Locations Increase
It appears that old Alcoa aluminium facilities are being put to good use, as one more is now earmarked for cryptocurrency mining. Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), with customers in China, the United States, Europe, and Brazil are letting some of their old operational US sites for aluminium processing go. The last to be […]
JD.com Launches Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform
JD.com, China’s largest retailer, has launched a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform for use by businesses looking to develop blockchain solutions. The new platform will allow them to adopt DLT without having to build the technology from the ground up. As detailed in the recent press release, the JD Blockchain Open Platform enables developers to build, host and implement solutions […]
Congressman Invites Crypto CEOs to Capitol Hill for SEC Legislation Talks
A US congressman has invited 32 prominent representatives of the cryptocurrency industry to Washington in order to discuss future ICO legislation. Warren Davidson, the Republican representative for Ohio is to discuss measures to be introduced by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) this coming autumn after discussions between the Commission and Davidson’s office. Davidson sits […]
What Lies Ahead for Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Post-Brexit?
A Britain-based CEO has suggested that post-Brexit, cryptocurrencies will benefit the UK as they have key advantages over fiat currencies. Danial Daychopan of Crypto company Plutus, suggests that due to the pound and euro’s interdependence and the fact that they are both based on other currencies, allows decentralized cryptocurrencies to offer a “variable and stable […]
Bitcoin News Radio Show, 17th August 2018
Listen to the 17 August 2018 Bitcoin News Radio Show below. [su_audio url=”https://anchor.fm/s/58aba88/podcast/play/1154852/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2018-7-17%2F4127143-44100-2-32759a165d317.mp3″] On this edition of the show, we start with a Bitcoin price update. Hear about Ethereum’s gambling problem. Learn about a USD 224 million lawsuit against AT&T for a sim swapping incident. We discuss a bomb threat to a crypto mining company […]
