Education & News
October 23 – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg officially testified before the US House Financial Services Committee in a hearing focused on Facebook’s proposed Libra cryptocurrency; which was announced in June this year. Zuckerberg’s testimony comes months after hearings which saw Facebook representatives answer questions concerning the Libra coin; following
Blockchain
Last week, China’s President Xi Jinping held a blockchain technology study session with members of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau. Speaking at the event, the President called for accelerated adoption of blockchain technology as a core technology for innovation; emphasizing the need for speedy development with regards to
Africa
In a new wave of cyber attack, a group of hackers who address themselves as the “Shadow Kill Hackers”, have reportedly gained access to the administrative website of South Africa’s capital city of Johannesburg. The hackers are threatening to upload the stolen website data on the internet, unless a
Africa
The Nigerian Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has announced the capture of the main suspect behind the first ever kidnap involving an exchange of Bitcoins for the victim's freedom. The incident which occurred on 14th September 2019, saw PDP chieftain and politician - Umar Ardo forced
Bitcoin
A new browser extension now enables customers to make payments on Amazon using cryptocurrencies. Developed by fintech and crypto firm – Moon Technologies Inc, the Moon browser extension offers users an online gateway to buy goods with Bitcoin (BTC) via the Lightining Network. According to the report, it defines the role
Bitcoin
* What this means for Bitcoin network and Bitcoin price. * Relationship with Bitcoin Halving. * Arguments for expansion of Bitcoin's 21 million supply. Hurray!!! The 18 millionth Bitcoin has been mined, leaving only 3 million out of the total 21 million Bitcoin in supply. Why is this significant? While this
Bitcoin
Taiwan-based mobile phone manufacturer – HTC has launched a new smartphone ‘Exodus 1s’, with the capability to run a full Bitcoin (BTC) node on mobile. About a year after it released the Exodus 1 which only offers a wallet to store cryptocurrencies, HTC has introduced the Exodus 1s with a unique
Bitcoin
The Miami International Airport has received its first Bitcoin ATM this week. The Bitcoin ATM is courtesy of Bitcoin ATM firm – Bitstop, and is installed on concourse G next to gate 16 of the airport. The BTC Atm will allow customers to buy Bitcoin (BTC) for cash. According to a
Bitcoin
US-based blockchain security firm – CipherTrace has expanded its cryptocurrency forensics and blockchain analytics platform to 700 tokens. Launched this week, the extended service now allows CipherTrace customers to trace over 87% of the transactional volume of the top 100 cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, Tether USDT, BitcoinCash and Litecoin. The expanded service
Bitcoin
* What happens to your Bitcoin when you die? * Casa’s New Service Looks to Solve Crypto Inheritance Problem. Before now, bitcoiners and non coiners had raised questions on the possibility of transferring their crypto holdings or wealth to their loved ones in the case of death. This question formed a
Education & News
The Bank of Canada, the country’s central bank is considering launching a sovereign digital currency; as presented by research findings on the possible issuance of a national cryptocurrency. According to reports, the presentation titled "Central Bank Money: The Next Generation" is part of a two-year research on
Bitcoin
The former parish church of St Lawrence in Durham, England built in 1871 is up for sale for $1.5 million; with an option to pay using Bitcoin (BTC). As listed on major UK real estate platform Rightmove.com, the 18th century church which has been converted to a seven-bedroom