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ICOs that can raise over $1 billion are the unicorns of the crowdfunding space. To date, only EOS and Telegram have achieved that feat. Any project of that magnitude is bound to cause controversy, and while the headlines have focused on the $1.7 billion Telegram has raised, some investors have steered well clear of the mammoth crowdsale. Also read: Trezor to Implement Bitcoin Cash Addresses A Billion Reasons Not to Buy In Money talks, and thus it’s no surprise that most of the talk surrounding Telegram’s proposed blockchain concerns the obscene…

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Ethereum developer Piper Merriam has opened up Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) #958, which requests community input in regards to whether or not the cryptocurrency’s blockchain should render the rumored Bitmain ASICs virtually obsolete. In doing so, Merriam has also suggested that Bitmain may already be mining with said ETH ASICs. To Fork, or Not to Fork? The Ethereum community has been stirred into action following reports that cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has developed — and may already be using — Ethereum ASICs. Such hardware would effectively diminish the ability for…

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After steadily increasing throughout 2017, searches for crypto jobs have failed to sustain and even reversed course. It seems that a lack in daily all time price highs this year has pushed out not just “weak hands” speculators but some of those dreaming of a bitcoin career as well.  Also Read: Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Nano Ledger Most Popular Holiday Purchase in This US State Interest in Crypto Careers has Peaked Many people’s desire for bitcoin and cryptocurrency jobs has apparently fallen sharply ever since the markets have turned sour, this…

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After seeming to be outright hostile to incorporating Cashaddr, a way to distinguish easily between bitcoin core and bitcoin cash addresses, popular hardware cold storage wallet company Trezor confirmed its integration is on the way. Also read: Crypto History Part 1: 400 Million Billion Billion, Beer, and a Murderous Plot Cold Storage Wallet Maker Trezor to Integrate Cashaddr for BCH Twitter bitcoin cash advocate, Jason Elliott, began tweeting to hardware, cold storage wallet makers as to when their users could expect integration of Cashaddr, a bitcoin cash (BCH) ecosystem adopted standard…

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Vitalik Buterin has largely been uninvolved in the monetary policy of the cryptocurrency he created. However, Ethereum’s creator has written a proposal, in which he suggests capping the supply of ether (ETH). Put a Cap on It Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has proposed an answer to one of Ethereum’s more common questions — whether or not the cryptocurrency’s coin supply should ever be capped.  In an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) on April 1st, Buterin wrote: In order to ensure the economic sustainability of the platform under the widest possible variety of…

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Tennessee has become the latest U.S state to pass a bill recognizing the legal authority of blockchain technology and smart contracts in conducting electronic transactions. The bill was passed by Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam on March 26th, 2018, confirming the legal authority of blockchain and smart contract powered electronic transactions and also protecting the ownership rights of “certain information secured by blockchain technology.” Immutable and Auditable An amendment clarifies the application of the bill to: Any distributed ledger protocol and supporting infrastructure, including blockchain, that uses a distributed, decentralized, shared,…

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Over the years there have been many news.Bitcoin.com tutorials about the very basics of trading, market indicators, and the multitude of websites that collect vast amounts of data. Some of these resources give traders a step towards making their first trades. Now after a few losses and some lucky gains these individuals are interested in how to read the market. Also Read: PBOC to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Regulations in 2018 Confidence is Silent Head n Shoulders pattern. Learning to trade can be difficult but there are so many experts in the field…

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You’ve heard of hyberbitcoinization: how bitcoin could one day replace hyper-inflated fiat currencies. Now say hello to its lesser companion, hypertokenization: the idea that there should be a token for everything. Like salt and pepper, tokens are best enjoyed in moderation, but if the top stories from This Week in Bitcoin are an indicator, we could be in danger of overdosing. Also read: NY Legal Firm Launches Cryptocurrency Litigation Tracker Coinbase’s Love Affair with Ethereum Intensifies Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is a big admirer of Ethereum – that’s why he’d rather…

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda has decided to set up a cryptocurrency exchange. Authorities in St. John’s want to generate revenue for the nation’s treasury and place the country “on the cutting edge of the new system of creating wealth”. The local parliament is set to review and adopt the relevant legal framework. Also read: How the Marshall Islands Sovereign Cryptocurrency Came About In the Front Seat Trying to cash in on the global fintech wave, Antigua and Barbuda plans to set up its first cryptocurrency exchange. The legislation…

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OmiseGO and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin are donating $1 million worth of OMG tokens directly to refugees living in extreme poverty. The donation will be made to GiveDirectly, a nonprofit organization operating in East Africa which will deliver the funds. Helping the Unbanked OmiseGO and Vitalik Buterin’s donation comes after many individuals in the cryptocurrency space have found themselves members of the newfound ‘crypto-rich’ community — often stereotyped as Lambo-buying millennials who’ve made fast fortunes from early cryptocurrency investments. The authors of the donation hope this newly-rich community will put…

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