Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Bitcoin ETP Listed on Europe’s Third-Largest Exchange
21Shares said listing on Deutsche Boerse's Xetra platform will make their Bitcoin ETP accessible to a broader institutional market.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-etp-listed-europe-third-largest-exchange
Senate Banking Committee Remains Open to Idea of Digital Dollar in Tuesday’s Hearing
While not every lawmaker was on board with the idea of a central bank digital currency during a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, no one explicitly rejected it either.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/senate-banking-committee-remains-open-to-idea-of-digital-dollar-in-tuesdays-hearing
Crypto VC Chiefs Talk COVID Recovery, Bitcoin Upside at Real Vision Conference
Pantera's Dan Morehead and 10T Holdings' Dan Tapiero can't agree on our economic future. Even so, they think it bodes well for bitcoin
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-vc-chiefs-talk-covid-recovery-bitcoin-upside-at-real-vision-conference
Ethereum Developers Delay Berlin Hard Fork to Stem Client Centralization Concerns
79% of Ethereum nodes run on Geth. Core developers have pushed back July's Berlin hard fork so other clients can catch up.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ethereum-developers-delay-berlin-hard-fork-to-stem-client-centralization-concerns
Blockchain Bites: Digital Dollars, Ethereum’s Gas and ASX’s Blockchain ‘Lacks Clarity’
Thought leaders are decending on Washing to talk digital money while the Australian Securities Exchange may delay its blockchain settlement solution.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-digital-dollars-ethereums-gas
Dfinity Opens Platform to Outside Developers, Launches Decentralized TikTok Rival
Decentralized cloud computing startup Dfinity said its "Internet Computer" is now open to third-party developers.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/dfinity-internet-computer-decentralized-tiktok-cancan
Israeli Firm Develops Tech Allowing Crypto Users to Retrieve Funds Sent in Error
Israeli blockchain startup Kirobo says it solved the problem of funds being lost through errors in irreversible crypto transactions.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-startup-israel-prevent-loss-cryptocurrency-transactions-human-error
Chain Reaction - Hassan Bassiri: Arca's Portfolio Manager on Navigating Yield Farming and Understanding Risk/Reward
Hosts Tom Shaughnessy sits down with Hassan Bassiri, VP of Portfolio Management at Arca, a crypto hedge fund. The two discuss Hassan's journey as an ex-lawyer, to completing the CFA program to now being Arca's PM. They discuss understanding risk/reward, the risks with yield farming and much more. This is an unmatched episode into the inner workings of an active fund.
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Augur’s Revamped Predictions Platform Launches Next Month With a New Token
The blockchain predictions platform is upgrading to version 2 in July, but users will have to migrate to a new token if they want to use it.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/augur-revamped-predictions-platform-launches-july-new-rep-token
Why the Stock-to-Flow Bitcoin Valuation Model Is Wrong
The popular stock-to-flow bitcoin valuation model has the air of academic rigor. Unfortunately, it's just math-laden marketing.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/why-the-stock-to-flow-bitcoin-valuation-model-is-wrong
Elliptic Follows Chainalysis in Adding Zcash to Monitoring Platform
Elliptic, the blockchain analysis company, has added privacy coins zcash and horizen to its monitoring platform.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/elliptic-follows-chainalysis-in-adding-zcash-to-monitoring-platform
Coinbase Ventures Invests in $5M Token Sale for Ethereum Data Firm ‘The Graph’
Blockchain data startup The Graph has raised $5 million in a token sale with Framework Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Digital Currency Group and others.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/coinbase-ventures-invests-in-5m-token-sale-for-ethereum-data-firm-the-graph
US Soccer Players Can Be Collected, Traded in Tokenized Fantasy Game
MLS fans will now be able to collect and trade digital cards representing league players and use them to play fantasy soccer games run by the firm Sorare.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/mls-soccer-sorare-fantasy-football-nft-platform
Swiss Equity Firm Makes First Crypto Investment With SPiCE VC Stake
Swiss private equity firm VIVA Investment Partners AG is leaning into crypto funding through a new stake in blockchain venture capital firm SPiCE VC.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/swiss-equity-firm-makes-first-crypto-investment-with-spice-vc-stake
Coin Metrics Offers More Rigorous Measure of Crypto Market Supply
Coin Metrics offers a standardized way of measuring the size and depth of digital asset markets with free float supply methodology.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/coin-metrics-offers-more-rigorous-measure-of-crypto-market-supply
BIS Plans New Central Banking Fintech Research Hubs in Europe, North America
The Bank for International Settlements is expanding its “Innovation Hub” with a handful of new locations in Canada and Europe.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bis-innovation-hub-expansion-europe-north-america
First Mover: Bitwise Calls $50K Bitcoin Price When Market Calm Finally Breaks
Bitwise suggests Bitcoin could be looking at territory well north of the previous $20,000 all-time high.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/first-mover-bitwise-50k-bitcoin-price-market-calm
Lastbit’s Wallet Hopes to Make Spending Bitcoin Simple One Day
Lastbit, a Berkeley-based startup, has announced the beta launch of their Bitcoin and Lightning-enabled wallet. The company claims that their new solution is meant to address three critical problems preventing Bitcoin’s mass adoption: price volatility, slow transactions, and technical complexities.
Their solution for all of those problems seems simple: allow the merchants to be paid in fiat when you want to spend with your bitcoin by just using a debit or credit card.
The backbone of lastbit’s wallet is the fact that the app allows you to generate virtual credit cards that are connected to your bitcoin and lightning wallets. New card numbers are available via the application right now, but it is also planning to ship plastic cards. In addition to being able to use your bitcoin via a credit card, lastbit is offering up to 3% in bitcoin cash back rewards over lightning.
I had a chance to check out the app while in limited beta and I’m excited for the direction that lastbit is heading. However, the app is intended for use only by residents in the European Economic Area.
As this product is only in beta, I haven’t put together a full review of the software just yet, but I’m looking forward to the eventual production release.
While exploring the application’s functionality, I was pleasantly surprised in the effort put into creating a solid user experience. Everything was generally well laid out, there was plenty of helpful information, and it didn’t feel like you had to be a technical expert to navigate the app.
The Bitcoin wallet supports legacy, Segwit, and Bech32 addresses. The Lightning wallet relies on their public Lightning node, but their website FAQ asks users to “stay tuned while we finalize the prototype of our non-custodial payment channel mechanism.”
However, not everything is ironed out just yet. According to their website, lastbit is prevented from launching on the mainnet because of EU regulations. Also, the software code has not yet been made completely open source, but it has promised to have the entire backend service made completely open source with time. So, even though these features aren’t there yet, there is acknowledgement that there are some gaps and it is actively working to enhance their product.
Lasbit is on the right path and wanting to become your number one choice in enabling you to spend your bitcoin. Lastbit cofounder Prashanth Balasubramanian noted in their press release, “By tackling these problems, lastbit will not only unlock Bitcoin’s real potential for experience users but will also enable the growth of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, allowing others in the space to build better products.”
Lastbit was founded by Prashanth Balasubramanian, Bernardo Magnani, and Ashvin Panicker. It has raised funds from Charlie Lee, Fulgur Ventures, and the BinanceX Fellowship. Also, lastbit is a member of the Visa Fast Track program and alumni of UC Berkeley’s SkyDeck accelerator.
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Bitcoin Still Up 27% This Year Despite Dismal June Performance
Bitcoin is still outperforming the top traditional financial assets so far in 2020 – even after a dour performance this month.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-up-27-2020-dismal-june-performance
BitMEX Owner HDR Appoints Former Bank of China Exec to Board
HDR Global Trading said David Wong – a former deputy CEO at Bank of China – will join its board as a non-executive chairman.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitmex-owner-hdr-appoints-former-bank-of-china-exec-to-board
ASX Under Pressure to Further Delay Rollout of DLT Settlement System
The blockchain-based clearing and settlement system from Australia's biggest stock exchange faces further delays if unhappy firms get their way.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/asx-pressure-delay-dlt-blockchain-settlement-chess
To His Own Surprise, Crypto Volume Pumper’s Business Is Still Thriving
Remember that college student who spoke candidly about inflating crypto trading volumes? He’s still at it – and COVID-19 has kept his business brisk.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/to-his-own-surprise-crypto-volume-pumpers-business-is-still-thriving
Monday, 29 June 2020
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Closes Better-Than-Expected Equity Round at $8.3M
Hut 8 says its new funding is going towards increasing the bitcoin miner's total capacity by a fifth.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-miner-hut-8-equity-round
Witnesses Will Vouch for Stablecoins, Digital Dollars in US Senate Hearing Tuesday
Witnesses will discuss stablecoins and tokenized dollars during Tuesday's Senate Banking hearing on the digitization of money.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/witnesses-will-vouch-for-stablecoins-digital-dollars-in-us-senate-hearing-tuesday
Digital Currency Guru of $568M Cyber Fraud Forum Pleads Guilty
Sergey Medvedev pleaded guilty to racketeering charges as part of a $568 million payment card fraud forum, which used Liberty Reserve and bitcoin to launder funds.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/digital-currency-guru-of-568m-cyber-fraud-forum-pleads-guilty
Humility Before a Fall: Your Crypto Startup Hasn’t Done Anything Yet
Scams and fraud won't break crypto. But hubris might.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/humility-before-a-fall-your-crypto-startup-hasnt-done-anything-yet
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Expect Big Move as Volatility Plummets
Bitcoin volatility drops to historic lows as the cryptocurrency stays just above $9,000.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/market-wrap-bitcoin-traders-expect-big-move-as-volatility-plummets
How the Fed Fans the Flame – The Best of The Breakdown June 2020
Guests from the crypto investor Ari Paul to Harvard prof Dr. Vikram Mansharamani discuss bitcoin, the economy and social unrest.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/how-the-fed-fans-the-flame-the-best-of-the-breakdown-june-2020
Bitcoin Facing Greater Price Volatility Than Ether in Q3, Options Market Data Suggests
Options market data suggests bitcoin could become more volatile than ether over the next three months.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-facing-greater-price-volatility-than-ether-in-q3-options-market-data-suggests
Ethereum Developers Consider New Fee Model as Gas Costs Climb
With EIP 1559, Ethereum developers are proposing a dynamic pricing system to lower the blockchain network's current high gas fees.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ethereum-developers-consider-new-fee-model-as-gas-costs-climb
Hacker Attempts to Disrupt Russia’s Blockchain Voting System
A hacker has attempted to disrupt a blockchain voting system currently being used to help decide constitutional changes in the Russian Federation.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/hacker-attempts-to-disrupt-russias-blockchain-voting-system
Blockchain Bites: EY’s Auditing Slip and Bitcoin’s Long Line of Pseudonymous Developers
Balancer fell victim to a "flash loan" exploit while a shareholders association said EY should have caught Wirecard's multi-billion blackhole earlier.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-eys-auditing-slip-and-bitcoins-long-line-of-pseudonymous-developers
Why Bitcoin Will Take a Long Time to Dethrone the Dollar
If history is a guide, the dollar's reserve currency status can withstand a lot of bad policymaking. Bitcoin may rise, but it could take a while.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/why-bitcoin-will-take-a-long-time-to-dethrone-the-dollar
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 29, 2020
After a rough weekend, the price of BTC is back above $9,000 and Markets Daily from CoinDesk is here with another bitcoin news roundup.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-news-roundup-for-june-29-2020
Chinese Bitcoin Mining Giant Ebang Is Launching an Offshore Exchange
Ebang, the world's second-largest producer of bitcoin mining equipment, hopes an exchange could double total revenue by 2022.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/chinese-mining-giant-ebang-offshore-crypto-exchange
Facebook, IoTeX, R3 Among New Members of Confidential Computing Consortium
The Confidential Computing Consortium aims to create systems that sequester sensitive data so it can't be exploited by nefarious actors.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/facebook-iotex-and-r3-among-new-members-of-confidential-computing-consortium
Blockchain Project Kyber Unveils Date for Planned ‘Katalyst’ Protocol Upgrade
The protocol upgrade includes changes to staking and governance.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/kyber-unveils-date-of-its-planned-katalyst-protocol-upgrade
Wirecard Fallout: Auditor EY Accused of Not Flagging $2.1B Black Hole Sooner
Following a sharp drop in the Wirecard stock price, the German shareholders' body holds EY responsible for not alerting the public sooner over the firm's accounting failures.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/wirecard-fallout-ey-accused-black-hole
First Mover: The Return of the Bitcoin Retail Investor (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
It's been assumed for years that well-heeled financial institutions would become the main driving force and primary investor class in crypto. That narrative may underestimate the power of the retail investor.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/first-mover-the-return-of-the-bitcoin-retail-investor-and-why-thats-a-good-thing
Bitcoin Closes in the Green Sunday to End Longest Daily Losing Run in 6 Months
Bitcoin chalked out minor price gains on Sunday, ending its longest run of daily losses for half a year and avoiding a break below the ongoing restricted trading range.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-closes-in-the-green-sunday-to-end-longest-losing-run-in-6-months
Hacker Drains $500K from DeFi Liquidity Provider Balancer
The sophisticated attack exploited a loophole that tricked the protocol into releasing $500,000-worth of tokens.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/hacker-drains-defi-liquidity-balancer
World’s Biggest Mining Firm Makes First Ore Trade on a Blockchain
BHP has completed its first trial trade transaction of iron ore with China's Baosteel using blockchain technology.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/worlds-biggest-mining-firm-bhp-transacts-first-ore-trade-blockchain
Many Bitcoin Developers Are Choosing to Use Pseudonyms – For Good Reason
Whether out of concern for personal security or a desire to preserve privacy, many Bitcoin developers are known to the world only by their pseudonyms.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/many-bitcoin-developers-are-choosing-to-use-pseudonyms-for-good-reason
South Korean Government Turns to Blockchain Tech to More Reliably Store Clinical Diabetes Data
The government has asked startup Sendsquare to develop a proof-of-concept blockchain registry to help analyze, anonymize and store clinical diabetes data.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/south-korean-government-store-diabetes-clinical-data-blockchain
Crypto Long & Short: What Trends in Volatility Could Mean for Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s investment narrative is evolving as the role of volatility is changing in both crypto and traditional markets.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-volatility-trends
Sunday, 28 June 2020
Matic Network Aims for 80% Token Lockup in New Staking Program
The first iteration of Matic Network's staking program is now live, and has already allocated 12% of its token supply to the project.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/matic-network-staking-program-live
Saturday, 27 June 2020
Is the Travel Rule Good or Bad for Crypto? Both
A new international rule requiring digital asset operators to report transactions could spilt the crypto industry in two, argue two researchers.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/is-the-travel-rule-good-or-bad-for-crypto-both
Unhashed Podcast - The Tiger King of Crypto
On this episode of the Unhashed Podcast: we talk crypto Tiger King with Magdalena Gronowska. How did the founder of Quadriga cause such a colossal fuck up. How did he hide these fuckups for so long? And how did the Canadian Tax service not see these red flags years ahead of time?
Check out Mag's latest tweets here.
You can also see the latest developments in the Quadriga case here.
You can read the Vanity Fair article that Mag's mentioned here.
via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/unhashed-podcast-the-tiger-king-crypto
Welcome to the Groundhog Day Economy (PS, It Sucks)
As states shutter economic activity because of preventable COVID-19 outbreaks, it’s deja vu all over again.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/as-states-shutter-economic-activity-because-of-preventable-covid-19-outbreaks-its-deja-vu-all-over-again
Friday, 26 June 2020
Microsoft's Bitcoin-Based Identity Tool with Daniel Buchner - WBD231
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday 28th May
Project: Microsoft
Role: Head of Decentralised Identity
Social media is omnipresent with most all of us have a Twitter, Facebook or Google account, using them every day for both personal and business. We build connections, relationships and trust through them. However, these companies implement strict controls over the content on their platforms with shadowbanning and deplatforming growing.
The controls which they enforce on their platforms can have further-reaching consequences. As well as offering access via a standard email and password, most websites also provide the option to login via a Facebook, Twitter or Google account. If one of those services decides to deplatform you, then you could lose your account with any associated websites.
To solve this issue and improve on the nature of IDs, Microsoft has launched their Decentralised Identity program in which they offer users a decentralised personal identifier, which is under your control, using the most immutable and secure solution; Bitcoin.
In this interview, I talk to Daniel Buchner, Head of Decentralised Identity at Microsoft to discuss how a Bitcoin-based decentralised identity system works. We also talk about libertarianism, coronavirus and the protests over the death of George Floyd.
via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/microsoft-bitcoin-based-identity-tool-with-daniel-buchner-wbd231
Vanguard’s Blockchain Platform for Foreign Exchange Will Go Live in Q3 2020
Mutual fund giant Vanguard has completed another blockchain pilot that aims to change the risk profile of foreign exchange (FX) transactions.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/vanguard-symbiont-blockchain-foreign-exchange-pilot-with-state-street-bny-mellon-franklin-templeton
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Still Stuck in a Rut, Trading Below $10K
Traditional markets slide as coronavirus cases spike, and crypto follows because its correlation is still unbroken.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/market-wrap-bitcoin-still-stuck-in-a-rut-trading-below-10k
DeFi Platform Opyn Launches Put Options on Compound Token
Decentralized options marketplace Opyn has launched put options on COMP that will provide a safety net of sorts should COMP’s fortunes take a turn for the worse.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/defi-platform-opyn-launches-put-options-on-compound-token
How Monopolies Sow the Seeds of Their Own Destruction, Feat. Tuur Demeester
The managing partner of Adamant Capital joins for a conversation about what the Protestant Reformation and the French Revolution can teach us about bitcoin.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/how-monopolies-sow-the-seeds-of-their-own-destruction-feat-tuur-demeester
Mapping the Future of the SEC (There’s a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over)
The future of the U.S.’s federal securities regulator, and perhaps the direction of cryptocurrency policy, is up in the air. We game out the scenarios.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/mapping-the-future-of-the-sec-theres-a-nonzero-chance-hester-peirce-takes-over
AML Bitcoin Founder Claims DC Lobbyist Jack Abramoff, US Government Are ‘Extorting’ Him
AML Bitcoin's Marcus Andrade claims he is being extorted by the U.S. government in a response to Thursday's charges by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/aml-bitcoin-founder-claims-dc-lobbyist-jack-abramoff-us-government-are-extorting-him
Proof of Love Ep. 64 Dating Apps, True Love & More
Tatiana and Lauren devote this episode of Proof of Love to catching up and discussing Tatiana's upcoming travels to California, dating during COVID-19, dating apps, and finding true love.
Finally escaping from the coronavirus lockdowns, Tatiana is traveling from coast to coast, in part to support her joint project with Alyze Sam: #ProofofGratitude. Tatiana and Lauren discuss life after lockdown in California and the dating scene, leading to Tatiana's surprise over the policies of "content" site, Only Fans.
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Billed as a site for exclusive content for subscribers, a way to "make money and interact with your fans!", many have come to the conclusion that Tatiana reaches: that it is a modern, digital twist on the "Sugar Daddy ( or Mama) relationship.
And the elite iOS dating app, Raya, with its elaborate application process and "utopian" vision, offers Tatiana a little facetious fun.
Lauren shares her experiences with learning about her relationship wants from her parents' example and from relationships gone wrong,and reminds that all you probably really need to do to find love is to be open to it.
Tatiana and Lauren venture into a great discussion about what true love is, the stumbling blocks to falling into it, and if self-improvement can help get you in the right place at the right time ( or wrong place at the wrong time) to find love.
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Money Reimagined: Crypto’s Diversity Problem
Technology on its own doesn't ensure inclusion. People do. There’s nothing intrinsically fair about a blockchain.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/money-reimagined-cryptos-diversity-problem
Blockstream’s Liquid Network Sent $8M in BTC Unsafely, Says Bitcoin Developer
Bitcoins stored on the Liquid Network were temporarily able to be seized by network moderators Thursday night.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockstreams-liquid-network-sent-8m-in-btc-unsafely-says-bitcoin-developer
Blockchain Bites: Crypto.com Refunds, Sovrin’s Layoffs and AML Bitcoin’s AML Issues
New York officials have instituted a three-strike rule for crypto firms applying for the BitLicense, the Sovrin Foundation is now volunteer run and Aussies can now buy BTC at their post office.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-telegram-settles-aml-bitcoin
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 26, 2020
With new data from the Federal Reserve suggesting that the cryptocurrency might not be the answer to dire economic times, Markets Daily is back with your latest Bitcoin news roundup!
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-news-roundup-for-june-26-2020
Chain Reaction - Anatoly, Maya and Ryan: Experts Discuss The Parallels Between Crypto and Wireless Networks
Hosts Tom Shaughnessy sits down with Anatoly Yakovenko, Maya Zehavi and Ryan Gentry for a wide reaching discussion on the parallels between the wireless industry and crypto. From how Wireless technologies played out on a geographic basis, to narrative changes and where value accrued, there are clear comparisons between the two industries. I was thrilled to have on a group of wireless experts turned crypto experts!
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Coinbase Lists Compound’s COMP Token for Retail Crypto Traders
The Compound token almost fell back below $200 earlier this week, before Coinbase rode to the rescue. It listed the token for retail users, and gave COMP a nice price bump.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/coinbase-lists-token-defi-compound-price
How the Crypto Community Helped Us Raise $110,000 for Charity
The campaign, by CoinDesk, Gitcoin, Ethereal and the Giving Block, raised money for COVID-19 relief using "quadratic funding" to make donations.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/how-the-crypto-community-helped-us-raise-110000-for-charity
A Key Thesis for Bitcoin’s Long-Term Bull Market Just Got a Knock
The narrative that inflation arising from the massive coronavirus stimulus efforts would lead to a long-term rise in bitcoin's price is looking weak with new data from the Federal Reserve.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-long-term-bull-market-inflation-deflation-federal-reserve
First Mover: In the Cryptocurrency Markets, No Two Exchanges Are Alike
Even in super liquid cryptocurrency markets, such as USD and bitcoin trading pairs, the size and spreads of exchange order books can vary markedly.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/first-mover-cryptocurrency-markets-exchanges
Crypto.com to Refund Clients as Wirecard’s Card Issuer Told to Cease Operations
Card issuer Crypto.com is refunding 100% of customer balances as the U.K. regulator orders Wirecard Card solutions to cease operations.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-com-to-refund-clients-as-wirecards-card-issuer-told-to-cease-operations
Australia Post Now Lets Customers Buy Bitcoin at Over 3,500 Outlets
The Australian postal service has confirmed that it's partnered with Bitcoin.com.au to let customers purchase cryptocurrencies at its stores across the country.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/australia-post-now-lets-customers-buy-bitcoin-at-over-3500-outlets
New York Regulator Adds 3-Strike Rule for BitLicense Applicants
The regulator hopes the new three-strike rule will encourage BitLicense applicants to ensure they've taken its feedback on board.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/new-york-regulator-three-strike-rule-bitlicense-applicants
EU Creating a Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrencies, Says Economic Chief
The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed "global stablecoins," a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/eu-bloc-wide-regulatory-regime-crypto-economic-chief
Thursday, 25 June 2020
Binance-Backed Blockchain Auditing Firm Partners With Hyundai Subsidiary to Track Internet of Things Devices
Auditing firm CertiK is working with Hyundai subsidiary Hdac to record Internet of Things devices on a blockchain.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/binance-backed-blockchain-auditing-firm-partners-with-hyundai-subsidiary-to-track-internet-of-things-devices
Trio of Bitcoin Tokens Lures DeFi Yield Farmers to New Pastures
A pool of sBTC, renBTC and WBTC is helping Synthetix draw the attention of DeFi's growing horde of yield farmers.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/synthetix-defi-yield-farmers-sbtc-renbtc-wbtc
Compound (COMP) is now available on Coinbase Earn
Earn COMP while learning how to borrow crypto and earn interest with Compound
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via The Coinbase Blog - Medium https://blog.coinbase.com/compound-comp-is-now-available-on-coinbase-earn-74cb88acbf78?source=rss----c114225aeaf7---4
Blockchain Bites: Rethinking Libra, Craig Wright and Something Smells Fishy in Blockchain
Craig Wright will go to trial, while IBM and a Norwegian association team up to track salmon on blockchain.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-rethinking-libra-craig-wright-and-something-smells-fishy-in-blockchain
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 25, 2020
Bitcoin options have a big day coming up, NYC born rapper Ja Rule teams up with Ethereum-based Roll and more in this edition of Markets Daily, from CoinDesk
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-news-roundup-for-june-25-2020
The People of Decentraland Will Greet You Now
Buy land. Trick out your home. Watch a SpaceX launch. You can do a lot of almost-real things in Decentraland, a virtual world built on a blockchain.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/the-people-of-decentraland-will-greet-you-now
Tezos-Based DAO Goes Live With Launch of STKR Token
Tezos-based "tokenized hedge fund" StakerDAO is now live after distributing its STKR governance token to funding round partners.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/tezos-based-dao-goes-live-with-launch-of-stkr-token
Telegram Agrees to Pay $18.5M Penalty in SEC Settlement Over Failed TON Offering
Telegram has settled its six-month court case with the SEC, agreeing to pay $18.5 million in penalties and to notify the agency if it plans to issue another digital asset in the next three years.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/telegram-agrees-to-pay-18-5m-penalty-in-sec-settlement-over-failed-ton-offering
Base Layer Wars Heat Up With Another $12M Committed to AVA Labs’ Avalanche Blockchain
AVA Labs has closed a $12 million private token sale. The funding round – co-led by Galaxy Digital, Bitmain, Initialized and others – comes weeks before an anticipated mainnet launch.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ava-labs-avalanche-blockchain-avax-private-token-sale-12m
Kraken Pledges $150K for Development of Open-Source BTCPay Server
Crypto exchange Kraken has donated $150,000 to the foundation managing BtcPay Server, an open-source tool for merchants accepting bitcoin payments.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/kraken-pledges-150k-for-development-of-open-source-btcpay-server
Kraken Announces Largest-Ever Grant to BTCPay Server
The Summer of 2020 will forever go down as the “Summer of Giving” within the Bitcoin community as yet another significant grant is being given to support open-source development.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it has sent $150,000 worth of bitcoin to help support the further development of open-source bitcoin payment processor BTCPay Server. This gesture from Kraken marks the largest-ever donation to BTCPay and coincides with their recognition of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.
“A recognition from a big enterprise like Kraken makes us feel energized. At the same time, it puts a positive pressure and responsibility we have to the entire community. Sustainability and structure on our end mean that we can have full focus on our mission, ensuring anybody can have a dream, without worrying of their dreams being shuttered because of geographic, political or financial barriers,” BTCPay Server contributor Pavlenex told Bitcoin Magazine.
“BTCPay stood out as an open-source project with a clear focus on users’ needs. Their documentation makes it easy to get started and accept Bitcoin payments. This is fully aligned with Kraken’s mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency,” a Kraken spokesperson explained.
BTCPay has long been a favorite of the Bitcoin community because of its dedication to ensuring anyone can accept bitcoin without third-party involvement. Coinciding with the announcement of the grant, BTCPay is releasing the 1.0.5.0 version of its software.
When asked about the momentum this gift creates in tandem with the release, Pavlenex responded:
“People have shown tremendous support and love for the project. Various communities (including our own) give a wind to our back, for each line of code we put out there. It’s all about making others feel happy and appreciated. In that spirit, on a day when we’re receiving our biggest grant, we wanted to give something back to people around the internet whose businesses and projects depend on BTCPay Server. The new version 1.0.5.0 comes action-packed with features, improvements and bug fixes but also puts a foundation for greater flexibility in the future.”
Last month, Bitcoin Magazine covered a grant given to BTCPay from OKCoin to the tune of $100,000.
Let’s keep this Summer of Giving going! If you’re looking to support BTCPay, check out the donations page on oits website.
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First Mover: What’s Going On With Bitcoin Derivatives?
Surging open interest on bitcoin futures and options contracts might well be a sign that a breakout could be imminent.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/first-mover-bitcoin-derivatives
CBDC Issuance Is ‘Not a Reaction’ to Libra, Says Central Bank Body
The Bank for International Settlements appeared to contradict its own prior statements in a new digital payments report.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/cbdc-issuance-is-not-a-reaction-to-libra-says-central-bank-body
Bitcoin Still On Track for Quarterly Gains After Drop Toward $9K
Bitcoin looks set to end its three-quarter losing run despite having dropped to $9,000 earlier on Thursday.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-still-on-track-for-quarterly-gains-after-drop-toward-9k
IBM Spawns Blockchain for Norwegian Salmon Fisheries
IBM is teaming with the Norwegian Seafood Association to create a blockchain-based track-and-trace system for Norway's sustainably farmed salmon.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ibm-blockchain-norwegian-salmon-fisheries
Kleiman Bitcoin Case Heads to Trial as Motion for Sanctions Against Craig Wright Is Denied
A Florida judge threw out a motion for sanctions against Wright saying the lawsuit over 1.1 million BTC would be better decided by a jury.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/kleiman-craig-wright-jury-trial-motion-sanctions-denied
Circle, Coinbase Bring USDC Stablecoin to Algorand’s Blockchain
The CENTRE consortium is teaming up with the Algorand Foundation to launch the USDC stablecoin on the Algorand network.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/circle-coinbase-bring-usdc-stablecoin-to-algorands-blockchain
AMD-Backed Blockchain Project Amassing 20K GPUs But Won’t Say Why
Following a seed funding round, AMD and Consensys-backed W3BCLOUD is tripling its GPU capacity for a range of new blockchain functions they don't want to discuss – yet.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/amd-backed-project-amasses-20k-gpus-blockchain-consensys
Ultra-Rich Monaco Wants to Fund Social Impact Projects With Security Tokens
Monaco’s Office of Digital Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Luxembourg-based blockchain startup Tokeny.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ultra-rich-monaco-wants-to-fund-social-impact-projects-with-security-tokens
The COVID-19 E-Commerce Boom Hasn’t Trickled Down to Bitcoin, Despite Advantages
Although a variety of e-commerce platforms are booming during COVID-19 lockdowns, bitcoin payments remain exceedingly niche.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/covid-19-e-commerce-bitcoin
FC Barcelona’s Token Sale Hit $1.3M Cap in Under 2 Hours
The tokens will be earned by Barcelona fans who participate in club decisions, such as deciding on a new mural for the first team changing room.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/fc-barcelonas-token-sale-hit-1-3m-cap-in-under-2-hours
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Bitcoin Audible - Assange's Extradition & Bitcoin's Battle for Freedom
'Å“Years before the U.S. government's assault on free speech escalated into the indictment against the WikiLeaks founder, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin recognized the potential fate that would befall the world's first global Fourth Estate. 'Å“ - Nozomi Hayase
Another excellent write up from Nozomi Hayase & Bitcoin Magazine, on the plight of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange & the injustice of his extradition. It is an astonishing thing to see how many world changing systems, technologies, and institutions found their beginnings in a tiny group of mathematicians & activists who found a commonality on the internet around the principle of free speech, sharing ideas on a virtually unknown mailing list of self-proclaimed 'Å“cypherpunks.' Who knew how much it would shape our world?
Check out the original article and link sot donate to the Wikileaks Defense Fund below:https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/julian-assanges-u-s-extradition-and-bitcoins-battle-for-freedom-of-the-internethttps://defend.wikileaks.org/donate/
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via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/bitcoin-audible-assange-extradition-bitcoin-battlefor-freedom
Liquidity on Bitcoin Perpetuals Exchange FTX Catches Up to Industry Leader BitMEX
On a relatively new exchange like the Antigua-based FTX, the order book depth, as represented by the number of buy and sell orders at each price, now matches the depth seen on industry leader BitMEX.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/liquidity-on-bitcoin-perpetuals-exchange-ftx-catches-up-to-industry-leader-bitmex
Crypto Long & Short: What Changed My Mind About Bitcoin Narratives
Is bitcoin having a good year or not? As an industry, we need to work on honing our understanding of the many narratives, and how they can influence value.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-good-year-narrative
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Spot Volumes Are Weak While Options and DeFi Strengthen
Lower bitcoin spot volumes and flatter-than-usual price action doesn’t mean crypto traders have zero opportunities to capitalize.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/market-wrap-bitcoin-spot-volumes-are-weak-while-options-and-defi-strengthen
Polkadot Is Latest Blockchain to Explore Redeemable Bitcoin Tokens
It's only a proof-of-concept at this point, but there's now a model for locking BTC on the Bitcoin blockchain and minting PolkaBTC on Polkadot.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/polkadot-is-latest-blockchain-to-explore-redeemable-bitcoin-tokens
How to Spot a Crypto Scam
Another scammer is impersonating the CoinDesk website and offering impossible investment returns. We did some digging.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/how-to-spot-a-crypto-scam
Bitcoin Options Market Faces Record $1 Billion Expiry on Friday
The cryptocurrency’s options market is on its way to a record $1 billion monthly expiry this Friday.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-options-market-faces-record-1-billion-expiry-on-friday
Blockchain Bites: BitLicense at 5, Lawsky’s Fallacy and Hehmeyer’s Pivot
As the BitLicense turns five, the issuing watchdog looks to lure blockchain startups to New York, while a major brokerage firm is pivoting to crypto.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-bitlicense-at-5-lawskys-fallacy-and-hehmeyers-pivot
Bitcoin ATM Growth May Be a Boon for Money Launderers
Crypto analytics company CipherTrace found bitcoin ATMs are increasingly being used to send funds to "high-risk exchanges" suspected of facilitating illicit activity.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/analytics-firms-bitcoin-atm-linked-money-laundering
BitLicense at 5: For Startups Regulated Overseas, New York Isn’t So Tough
While some exchanges left New York in the wake of its implementing the BitLicense, others say the regulatory regime have helped build market share and revenue.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/for-startups-regulated-overseas-new-york-isnt-so-tough
This Startup Is Forking Compound to Make Hiring More Efficient
Braintrust launched out of stealth mode Wednesday, backed by a $6 million seed round featuring True Ventures, Homebrew Ventures, Uprising Ventures, Galaxy Digital, IDEO CoLab, Kindred Ventures and Vy Capital.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/braintrust-token-compound-fork-hiring-marketplace
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 24, 2020
With miners transferring more bitcoin now compared to any point in the last year, police misconduct on Ethereum and a new inter-blockchain hub out of China, Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-news-roundup-for-june-24-2020
BitLicense at 5: Despite Architect Lawsky’s Hopes, Few States Copied NY Rules
Few states have developed their own cryptocurrency regulations – and none that did build a regulatory regime have followed the New York model.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitlicense-influence-state-crypto-legislation
FTX Is Building Lots of Sophisticated Markets Few Traders Use
FTX has launched eight unique index futures and volatility markets in less than 12 months. But few traders use these markets.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ftx-is-building-lots-of-sophisticated-markets-few-traders-use
BitLicense at 5: A Timeline of New York’s Landmark Cryptocurrency Regulation
The BitLicense was first proposed in 2013, but wasn't implemented until mid-2015. CoinDesk outlines the major events in its history.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitlicense-timeline
Forget Bitcoin’s Volatility, BoA Says Unstable UK Pound Like an Emerging Market Currency
Bitcoin is often criticized for its volatility – now analysts are saying that, and more, about the pound sterling.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/forget-bitcoins-volatility-boa-says-unstable-uk-pound-like-an-emerging-market-currency
Where the NY Fed ‘Bitcoin Is Not New’ Blog Goes Wrong
A recent post categorizing Bitcoin as just another fiat currency uses some strange definitions of money, our columnist writes.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/where-the-ny-fed-bitcoin-is-not-new-blog-goes-wrong
New York Moves to Lure Crypto Startups as BitLicense Turns Five
Five years after erecting a wall around its market few crypto startups could scale – a wall known as the BitLicense – New York is handing down a ladder.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/new-york-moves-to-lure-crypto-startups-as-bitlicense-turns-five
BitLicense Recipients
A list of all New York Department of Financial Service BitLicense and limited purpose trust charter recipients.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitlicense-recipients
Security Firm Claims One Group Stole $200M in Numerous Exchange Hacks
One small group of hackers may have made off with $200 million by infiltrating numerous exchanges, security firm ClearSky claims.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/security-firm-claims-one-group-stole-200m-in-numerous-exchange-hacks
First Mover: Bitcoin’s Recent Stability May Come from a Fleeting Correlation With Equities
Bitcoin is often likened to digital gold, but some analysts say the more compelling correlation is with the stock market.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/first-mover-bitcoins-recent-stability-may-come-from-a-fleeting-correlation-with-equities
Veteran Commodities Trader Chris Hehmeyer Goes All In on Crypto
Hehmeyer Trading is ditching its non-crypto businesses to focus solely on being a market maker in a space its founder, longtime trader Chris Hehmeyer, calls "liberating."
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/veteran-commodities-trader-chris-hehmeyer-goes-all-in-on-crypto
Miners Are Sending Bitcoins to Exchanges Again – and That May Be Bearish
A sudden spike in miner outflows of bitcoin to exchanges makes the cryptocurrency vulnerable to a price drop, according one analyst.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/miners-sending-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-exchanges-may-not-be-good-price
Argo Buys $500K-Worth of Zcash Miners as Bitcoin Revenue Shrivels
Doubling its mining capacity for privacy coin zcash could help Argo diversify after last month’s halving knocked its bitcoin revenue.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/argo-buys-500k-worth-zcash-miners-bitcoin-revenue-shrivels
Swiss Tech Firm Metaco Taps Blockchain Think Tank to Bolster Services
Digital asset infrastructure provider METACO is partnering with the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center to bolster its service offerings using the think tank's research.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/swiss-tech-firm-metaco-taps-blockchain-think-tank-to-bolster-services
World’s Oldest Central Bank Reviews Possible Digital Currency With Mixed Results
Sweden's Riksbank has looked into the viability of central bank digital currencies for its local market.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/riksbank-worlds-oldest-central-bank-study-digital-currency-results
FATF Meets Wednesday to Discuss ‘Travel Rule’ for Digital Assets
The Financial Action Task Force holds its summer plenary meeting Wednesday. Here's what to expect with the anti-money laundering watchdog discussing crypto.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/fatf-meets-wednesday-to-discuss-travel-rule-for-digital-assets
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
US Homeland Security’s Tech Scouts Reissue Call for Blockchain Startups
The Silicon Valley Innovation Program challenged blockchain startups to build Social Security number alternatives, an essential worker license and supply chain solutions for DHS.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/silicon-valley-innovation-program-blockchain-startups
‘Social Money’ Startup Inks Deal With Rapper Ja Rule, Releases Song With Lil B
Ja Rule has inked a deal with Roll, an Ethereum-based protocol that allows content creators to control their own platforms using personal crypto tokens.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/roll-social-money-startup-ja-rule-lil-b-basedgod-tokens
Oil 101: How Easy Money Enabled the Shale Revolution, Feat. Tracy Shuchart
An oil and commodities expert breaks down how the shale revolution reshaped global energy power and why oil went below $0 earlier this year.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/oil-101-how-easy-money-enabled-the-shale-revolution-feat-tracy-shuchart
Status Keycard Now Works With Android Mobile Devices
Status, the Ethereum-based messaging company, has expanded the use case for its Keycard, a hardware wallet first announced in February 2019.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/status-keycard-now-works-with-android-mobile-devices
Bitcoin Journalism with Leigh Cuen - WBD230
Location: Zoom
Date: Friday 5th June
Project: Coindesk
Role: Journalist
The role of a journalist is to question, educate and inform. A truly free press is a fundamental pillar of a free society, and unbiased and objective reporting is crucial in getting a broad understanding of any industry.
News corporations are now arguably more partisan and divided than ever before, highlighted by how Fox News and CNN have become partisan propaganda outlets. Fox News is pro-Trump and will defend him and his policies almost without exception; alternatively, CNN is pro-democrat and will question almost everything Trump and his administration do. Within Bitcoin, there can be a similar lack of objectivity and willingness to challenge the status quo critically.
The Bitcoin community are often referred to as its immune system, by being aggressive and vocal about anything that seemingly questions the direction or ethos of the network they protect it from coercion and negative outside influences. While this is mostly a useful stance in an industry that has more than its fair share of scammers and questionable projects, this can make the role of journalism within Bitcoin tricky to navigate.
Despite long and firmly held beliefs, Bitcoin evolves, as does the size of the user base and how they use Bitcoin. Journalists must challenge commonly held beliefs, even if these means hard criticism from Bitcoiners.
In this interview, I am joined by Leigh Cuen, a journalist and writer at Coindesk. We discuss the importance of journalism, Bitcoin as a peaceful revolution and the strict narratives that are held by Bitcoiners.
via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/bitcoin-journalism-leigh-cuen
Blockchain Bites: PayPal’s Push, FATF’s Rules and ‘Overstated’ Libra Fears
Industry leaders reflect on PayPal's reported plan to offer direct access to crypto for its 325M users, while banks and crypto startups look for solutions to FATF's Travel Rule.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-paypal-fatf-rules-libra
Brazilian Hedge Fund Still Down 56%, Despite 16 Months of Crypto Gains
BLP Asset Management’s returns are a reminder that cryptocurrency funds that took a hit in 2018 when prices of digital currencies crashed have a harder time getting back to sea level than those buoyed by 2017’s cresting market gains.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/brazilian-hedge-fund-still-down-56-despite-16-months-of-crypto-gains
Following COMP’s Surge, DeFi Platform Balancer Begins Distribution of BAL Tokens
Balancer Labs, the maker of an automated portfolio management tool, has confirmed to CoinDesk it has begun distribution of its BAL token.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/defi-platform-balancer-bal-token-distribution-compound-comp
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 23, 2020
As the price of bitcoin trades in an increasingly compressed range, sources tell CoinDesk that PayPal is planning something big, an uncensorable internet browser launches and the Fed now says Bitcoin IS money.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-news-roundup-for-june-23-2020
TTS 263 Libertarian Party Candidate for President Jo Jorgensen
If choosing between terrible and awful for president this year makes you want to take a hard look at seasteading or joining an autonomous zone, this episode of The Tatiana Show may just offer some hope.
Libertarian Party candidate for president and long-time Libertarian Party member, Jo Jorgensen, joins Tatiana for this important, information-filled episode to explain how she is the right choice this election year.
Many people may not realize that the election commission is a private entity that determines which candidates appear on the debate stage, and they have managed to stop third party candidates from participating, despite the LP being on the ballot in all 50 states.
Jo explains her position on issues such as controlling social media, how to deal with corporate monopolies, reducing government influence in your daily life, how to educate and unify voters across the political spectrum, and cryptocurrency.
Jo also comments on current national concerns, including defunding the police, the war on drugs, the Libertarian view on the legitimate functions of the government, and how COVID-19 is impacting her campaign and ballot access.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Jo Jorgensen is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Clemson University. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Clemson, 2002) and has taught full-time since 2006. She graduated in 1979 from Baylor University with a B.S. in Psychology and in 1980 from Southern Methodist University with an MBA.
After earning her MBA, she put her education to work as a marketing representative for IBM. Relocating to Greenville, S.C. in 1983, she started her own software sales business.
After taking a career sabbatical to raise her two children, she became a partner in a software duplication company, later taking over as president and sole owner. She founded a business consulting company in 2002 and continues working with select clients.
Dr. Jo Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party Vice-Presidential Nominee with Harry Browne in 1996.
She campaigned in 38 states and appeared as a Libertarian spokesperson on over 300 radio shows all across America. She regularly lit up the call-in boards, helping listeners discover the Libertarian Party and generating inquiries and new LP members.
In 1992, she was the Libertarian Party's candidate for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District. After a statewide televised debate with her Democratic and Republican opponents, Dr. Jorgensen's debate performance was widely praised in the media, and the Greenville News referred to her as "a rose between two thorns."
Dr. Jo Jorgensen is a Life Member of the Libertarian Party. She supported Ed Clark for president in 1980 and has been voting Libertarian ever since. She officially joined the Libertarian Party in 1983 and has served as Greenville County chair, state vice chair, and national marketing director for the Libertarian Party.
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via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/tts-263-libertarian-party-candidate-for-president-jo-jorgensen
Alleged Shopin ICO Fraudster Pays $450K Fine in Ether
Eran Eyal, who raised $42 million in an allegedly fraudulent initial coin offering, settled charges with the SEC and paid a $450,000 fine in ether.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/eran-eyal-fined-shopin-token-fraud
Microsoft, EU-Based Universities Say Blockchain Could Help Meet Paris Agreement Carbon Goals
A new paper from Microsoft and universities in Germany and Denmark sets out how blockchain technology could overcome issues with providing an international carbon credit market.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/microsoft-eu-based-universities-say-blockchain-could-help-meet-paris-agreement-carbon-goals
Activists Document Police Misconduct Using Decentralized Protocol
Built on the InterPlanetary File System and the Ethereum blockchain, the protocol lets anyo file police misconduct reports anonymously.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/activists-document-police-misconduct-using-decentralized-protocol
DeFi Protocols Should Be Fiduciaries, Not Structured Product Dealers
Open protocols can help reform the financial system, says our columnist. But they need to come with safeguards consumers understand.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/defi-protocols-should-be-fiduciaries-not-structured-product-dealers
How Chainlink and Cosmos Fit Into China’s Grand Blockchain Initiative
Chainlink will help the state-backed Blockchain-Based Service Network with oracles, and Cosmos-powered Irisnet will assist with interoperability.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/how-chainlink-and-cosmos-fit-into-chinas-grand-blockchain-initiative
The Last Time Volatility Was This Low Bitcoin Went On to Rally By $2K
Bitcoin's price volatility has declined to levels last seen ahead of a major rally witnessed in October 2019. But will the pattern repeat this time?
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/the-last-time-volatility-was-this-low-bitcoin-went-on-to-rally-by-2k
First Mover: The Logic Behind Three Arrows’ $200M Grayscale Bet
Three Arrows has taken a large bet on GBTC but the halcyon days of the Grayscale premium flip may be numbered.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/logic-three-arrows-200-million-grayscale-bet
Identity Startup Notabene Launches Exchange Tool for FATF Travel Rule Compliance
A Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting this week is proving to be a popular time for industry players to launch compliance-minded tech solutions.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-identity-startup-notabene-launches-trust-framework-for-fatf-travel-rule
In Banking First, ING Develops FATF-Friendly Protocol for Tracking Crypto Transfers
ING Bank, Standard Chartered and others have developed a protocol to handle a new rule for crypto exchanges and firms dealing in digital assets.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/in-banking-first-ing-develops-fatf-friendly-protocol-for-tracking-crypto-transfers
Ripple Affiliate Coins.ph Joins New Remittance Network Reaching Unbanked Filipinos
The blockchain firm is part of an 11,000 strong network of cash-out counters launched by UnionBank of the Philippines.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/ripple-affiliate-coins-ph-joins-new-remittance-network-reaching-unbanked-filipinos
Crypto Exchanges Must Stop Acting Like Casinos in Wake of Robinhood Suicide: bitFlyer COO
Crypto exchanges need to do more to protect customers and prevent tragic deaths in the wake of the Robinhood suicide, believes bitFlyer COO Joel Edgerton.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-exchanges-casinos-robinhood-suicide-bitflyer
‘Big 4’ Auditor KPMG Launches Crypto Asset Management Tools
KPMG has built a suite of tools designed to make it easier to collate and query data from both traditional databases and blockchains, allowing for streamlined cryptoasset management.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/big-4-auditor-kpmg-crypto-asset-management-tools
Vanguard Ran Its Digital Asset-Backed Securities Pilot in 40 Minutes
Vanguard and a handful of high-profile players are piloting ways to record the entire lifecycle of an asset-backed security on a blockchain. Here's why.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/vanguard-ran-its-digital-asset-backed-securities-pilot-in-40-minutes
Monday, 22 June 2020
Cred Taps Former NSA, Western Union Bosses for Leadership Team
Crypto lender Cred is bolstering its technical knowledge by bringing on an experienced CISO and CTO.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/cred-taps-former-nsa-western-union-bosses-for-leadership-team
Blockchain Bites: Bitmain’s $4B Valuation, Cambodia’s CBDC and BTC-e’s Bust
Bitmain's ousted co-founder is offering to buy his rival out of the company at a $4B valuation, significantly less than at the company's height.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-bites-bitmains-4b-valuation-cambodias-cbdc-and-btc-es-bust
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 22, 2020
With gold up and the price of bitcoin treading water, today we're talking academic piracy and Cambodia's blockchain plot to escape the dollar.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-news-roundup-for-june-22-2020
The Big Thing Holding Back India’s Crypto Boom
India's crypto industry shows potential, but it continues to be held back by a lack of regulatory clarity, particularly around exchange-banking relationships.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/the-big-thing-holding-back-indias-crypto-boom
Chain Reaction - Daniel Segundo: Value Investing In Crypto
Hosts Tom Shaughnessy sits down with Daniel Segundo, a General Partner at Off The Chain. The two discuss value investing in crypto vs the traditional world, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger the Mount Gox claims and much more!
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via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/chain-reaction-daniel-segundo-value-investing-crypto
Fed Economists Call Fears of Original Libra Stablecoin ‘Overstated’
Economists at the Federal Reserve suggest that Libra – in its original, basket-backed stablecoin form – might not have had as severe an impact on financial stability as policymakers suggested last year.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/fed-economists-call-fears-of-original-libra-stablecoin-overstated
DeFi Hedging Startup Opyn Raises $2.16M From Dragonfly Capital, 1kx
Opyn, a hedging instrument for decentralized finance (DeFi) has closed a $2.16 million funding round led by Dragonfly Capital.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/defi-hedging-startup-opyn-raises-2-16m-from-dragonfly-capital-1kx
BlackBerry and Intel Tackle Cryptojacking Malware With New Detection Tool
BlackBerry and Intel are hoping to halt cryptojacking attempts on Intel's commercial PCs with a new mining malware detection tool.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blackberry-intel-crypto-mining-malware-detection-tool-windows-pc
The Tokenization Revolution Starts With Gold
Gold is a traditional safe harbor in a crisis and the blockchain-based version is a good way to start taking advantage of tokenization.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/the-tokenization-revolution-starts-with-gold
First Mover: XRP Just Isn’t Exciting Crypto Traders This Year
It's been a second straight year of disappointment for the XRP token from Ripple, which has stagnated as other big cryptocurrencies have seen big rallies.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/first-mover-xrp-exciting-crypto-traders-year
Crypto Trading Platform CrossTower Raises $6M in Seed Round
CrossTower has raised $6 million in seed funding, with entrepreneur Gerard Lopez leading the round.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-trading-platform-crosstower-raises-6m-in-seed-round
Bitcoin Sees Small Gain as Gold Rallies to One-Month High
Bitcoin is reporting moderate gains on Monday as gold, a safe haven asset, rallies amid renewed coronavirus concerns.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-sees-small-gain-as-gold-rallies-to-one-month-high
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June
The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/uk-financial-watchdog-crypto-firms-register-end-june
Polkadot Is Latest Blockchain to Explore Redeemable Bitcoin Tokens
It's only a proof-of-concept at this point, but there's now a model for locking BTC on the Bitcoin blockchain and minting PolkaBTC on Polkadot.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/polkadot-is-latest-blockchain-to-explore-redeemable-bitcoin-tokens
Bitcoin Rises to $9.6K as Stocks Cheer Additional US Stimulus Plans
A fresh stimulus "bazooka" from the Fed Reserve and the U.S. government lifted prices for both stocks and bitcoin.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-crypto-rises-to-9-6k-stocks-recover-us-stimulus-fed
Fireblocks Adds Crypto-Tracing Tool to Guard Against Money Laundering
Fireblocks has teamed up with Chainalysis to help flag high-risk transactions passing through its platform.
via Search Results for “Dash” – CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/fireblocks-adds-crypto-tracing-tool-to-guard-against-money-laundering
New Zealand Police Seize $140M Linked to Alleged BTC-e Exchange Operator
The bank funds are said to be linked to Russian Alexander Vinnik, who allegedly ran the defunct crypto exchange BTC-e.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/new-zealand-police-seize-140m-linked-to-alleged-btc-e-exchange-operator
Bitmain Co-Founder Offers Share Buyback at $4B Valuation to End Power Struggle
The offer seems an apparent effort to bring about negotiations that could end the divisions that have been tearing the company apart.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitmain-co-founder-offers-share-buyback-at-4b-valuation-to-end-power-struggle
Blackballed by PayPal, Scientific-Paper Pirate Takes Bitcoin Donations
Bitcoin has been used by outlaws of all sorts, but this time the outlaw is a young scientist from Kazakhstan breaking through the paywalls of academic journals.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/blackballed-by-paypal-scientific-paper-pirate-takes-bitcoin-donations
New Zealand Seizes $90M From Russian Bitcoin Fraud Suspect
Securitize’s Japan Subsidiary Becomes First International Firm to Join Self-Regulatory Group
Securitize Japan joined the Japan Security Token Offering Association, becoming the first international firm to do so.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/securitizes-japan-subsidiary-becomes-first-international-firm-to-join-self-regulatory-group
Sunday, 21 June 2020
Power Ledger’s Blockchain P2P Energy Trial ‘Technically Feasible,’ It Says in New Report
A solar energy trading trial run by blockchain startup Power Ledger has found its initiative to be "technically feasible."
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/power-ledgers-blockchain-p2p-energy-trial-technically-feasible-it-says-in-new-report
Italian Banks Are Ready to Trial a Digital Euro
The Italian Banking Association announced last week that its banks were interested in piloting a digital euro.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/italian-banks-are-ready-to-trial-a-digital-euro
Crypto Long & Short: What Changed My Mind About Bitcoin Narratives
Is bitcoin having a good year or not? As an industry, we need to work on honing our understanding of the many narratives, and how they can influence value.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-good-year-narrative
Bitcoin Only Matters Because the Game Is Rigged
The reason Bitcoin is likely to be important to the future isn't about the technology, it's about the modern world where money is abused for the benefit of the few and to the detriment of the many.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/money-bitcoin-only-matters-because-the-game-is-rigged
Bitcoin Audible - ION Beta Launches on Bitcoin Mainnet
"ION will decentralize the way that messages and application data is encrypted and exchanged." - ION Announcement
With the help of Casa and a number of other partners, Microsoft finally releases the beta of their new decentralized ID system, anchored to the Bitcoin mainnet. A potential solution to security and privacy in our increasingly digital future. By Peter Chawaga, and published at the amazing resource that is Bitcoin Magazine, we read and discuss "ION, Microsoft's Decentralized Identity System, Launches Beta On Bitcoin Mainnet."The days of usernames and passwords may be behind us.
Check out the original article at the link below, plus a number of other great recent articles at Bitcoin Magazine:https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/ion-microsofts-decentralized-identity-system-launches-beta-on-bitcoin-mainnet
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via The Let's Talk Bitcoin Network https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/bitcoin-audible-ion-beta-launches-bitcoin-mainnet
Saturday, 20 June 2020
Jay Clayton, Low-Profile Regulator, Is Catapulted Into a Political Fight
Compound Tops MakerDAO, Now Has the Most Value Staked in DeFi
Compound has overthrown MakerDAO as the decentralized finance protocol with the most value staked, locking $484 million to Maker's $481 million on Saturday.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/compound-tops-makerdao-now-has-the-most-value-staked-in-defi
Thai Central Bank Taps Cement Company for First Digital Currency Payments
The Bank of Thailand is integrating a CBDC payments system into the financials of the country’s oldest cement company in an extension of its Inthanon project.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/thai-central-bank-taps-cement-company-for-first-digital-currency-payments
A Dozen+ Statistics Proving Millennials Are F%#$&D: The Breakdown Weekly Recap
An economic comparison of where boomers were at the same age as millennials leads to only one conclusion: Millennials are screwed.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/a-dozen-statistics-proving-millennials-are-fd-the-breakdown-weekly-recap
How Public Key Infrastructure Will Revolutionize Custody and Fund Management
The widespread use of public / private key pairs will change how assets are held and funds are managed.
via CoinDesk https://www.coindesk.com/how-public-key-infrastructure-will-revolutionize-custody-and-fund-management