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Determinism: The Philosophy of Blockchain
Determinism, free will, and blockchain? What do these seemingly disparate concepts have in common? A lot, as it turns out.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission Sets New Regulations for Crypto Exchanges
The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong’s financial regulatory has set out new regulations for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges on Oct. 6. Announced by Ashley Alder, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SFC made an announcement in his speech at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2019. Following his speech, the SFC also published a new regulatory approach to “virtual asset trading platforms,” on its website.
New York Times Square Billboard Demands Release of Silk Road Darknet Drug Trafficker
A billboard in Times Square has been hired by the ‘Free Ross’ movement as part of a campaign to release the Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road drug trafficking marketplace on the darknet.
Walls Street's GameStop Battle With Reddit Page r/wallstreetbet Highlights Need for Decentralized Bitcoin
As the duel between institutional Wall Street short-sellers and members of Reddit group r/WSB rages on, many are noticing the censorship-free nature of Bitcoin and crypto.
Crypto Domains Made Available on Opera Browser Boosting Blockchain Adoption
Unstoppable Domains, a technology company building domains on the blockchain network, announced in a tweet the integration of '.crypto' domain with the Opera browser.
Kakao Plans to Launch Crypto Wallet in the First Quarter of 2020
Kakao’s Co-Chairman, Yeo Min-soo, said that the company is planning to launch its cryptocurrency wallet called Klip in the first quarter of 2020 in his speech during the Klaytn Governance Council Summit in Seoul. Klip will allow users to store their Klay, Klaytn cryptocurrency, and Klaytn-based cryptocurrencies, which will be available for use in various ways in their daily lives.
Tried and Failed: Maker Foundation's Attempt to Patent "DeFi"
Set out to rid the decentralized finance space, free from scammers, DeFi creators tried to patent the term ‘DeFi’. However, this was short-lived as the United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected the registered application last January.
Trump Administration Wants Clean 5G Networks Free of China State Actors
Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State for the Trump administration has announced the expansion of the Clean Network program, outlining five new lines of defense to protect America’s critical telecommunications and technology infrastructure from untrusted Chinese state-owned enterprises like Huawei and ZTE.
What is DTube?
DTube is a decentralized video sharing platform launched in August 2017 by Adrien Marie, and is one of the most popular decentralized alternatives to YouTube.
President of Liberland Keynotes in Vienna and London
As part of his continued international work, President of Liberland, Vit Jedlicka, presented recently in both Vienna and London. Opening his talks he asked the audience “who has thought about founding a country?” In both cases, the audience responded with humour and some awe. And in London about six hands went up. Vit had hit upon a nerve which may or may not have been promoted by Brexit.
Hong Kong’s National Security Law Triggers Exodus of Wealthy Society’s Capital, Is Gold Being Dumped for Bitcoin?
Hong Kong’s rich and affluent are reportedly moving large amounts of gold out of the major financial hub following Beijing’s imposed national security law. According to well-known Bitcoin bull Max Keiser, Bitcoin is a better way to export your fortune.
Jury Trial will Decide if Ethereum Dev Nigel Griffith Helped North Korea Evade Sanctions
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US Department of Justice of aiding North Korea (DPRK) in evading sanctions and will now face trial by jury.