Blockchain
Turkey makes history with the optimization of its gold-backed cryptocurrency, BIGA. The digital currency is now fully functional, with different financial institutions in the region already using it. Gold Cryptocurrency is Good to Go The nation’s top lender, Istanbul Clearing, Settlement and Custody Bank (Takasban) was able to complete
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A new study by professional job board, LinkedIn reveals that blockchain technology skills will be the most in-demand hard skill this year. According to an official blog post, blockchain technology now tops the list of most-needed skills in 2020, surpassing other hard skills such as cloud computing, user experience (UX)
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Rumours of the launch of a digital dollar have made news rounds in the cryptocurrency markets after a tweet suggests the US Federal Reserve will announce a digital dollar on 16 January 2020. A New Era for the Dollar The move could prove to be a critical factor in driving
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Blockchain accelerator, Aeternity deploys Univote in 2020, a voting application designed to enable voting exercises on a decentralized network. University Students to Release Blockchain Voting Application A prototype for the project exists on the ethereum test-net. Later in the year, Aeternity will deploy the application on its main-net. It opens
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Cryptocurrency forensics firm - CipherTrace has launched a new program designed to train students, and provide tools necessary for the detection of cryptocurrency-related scams. According to the announcement, the initiative titled "Defenders League" currently involves a partnership between the Middlesex University London, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies
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Interpol is working closely with cybersecurity firm, Trend Micro to mitigate the risks of cryptojacking affecting people across South-East Asia. According to its report, released on 8 January, 2020 the combined efforts have helped to reduce crypto-jacking in the region by 78%. https://soundcloud.com/sophossecurity/naked-security-podcast-epsidode-1 A Positive Step
Bitcoin
Bitcoin continued to blaze forward and set record high prices, following heightened US and Iran tensions The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose from $8,080 above $8,400 before corrective action took place. 2020 Highs for the Apex Cryptocurrency 2020 price records were set by Bitcoin after Iranial missiles were
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Bitcoin is approaching key psychological barriers at $8,000. Bitcoin prices rise by 4.06% at $7,861. Other cryptocurrencies have experienced rising prices over the same period. Buy Orders Gain Momentum While Bitcoin rose by 4.06%, Ethereum went up 1.36% at $142.38 and XRP 9.27%
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Rising uncertainty surrounding the USA and Iran has contributed to heightened bids for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency could soon rise above the resistance of $7,580. This would confirm a short-term bullish breakout. Bitcoin Reacts to US and Iran Tension The cryptocurrency is currently at $7,532. Prices are up 10%
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Social messaging giant, Telegram refuses to disclose the details of its spending of $1.7 billion in ICO cash funds to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC Questions Telegram for Spending of ICO Cash Funds According to SEC, “Defendants are now refusing to disclose the bank records concerning
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Google and Apple decide on Ethereum adoption with policies. Ethereum Metamask celebrates a good start to 2020 with the reversal of a Google Play store ban. Users are now able to download the Ethereum browser extension through Google. Meanwhile, Apple threatens removal of blockchain applications. Google Play Store Lifts Ban
Africa
Nigeria Communication Commission takes a huge leap in the blockchain space for Africa, investing $5,500 in blockchain startup Wicrypt. Wicrypt makes it possible for users to make money by sharing their internet connection. A Milestone in Nigeria Blockchain Industry This presents a milestone for the blockchain industry in Nigeria.