Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he is ready to go to Washington and has invited US President Donald Trump to Moscow, but there “has to be necessary conditions.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he is ready to go to Washington and has invited US President Donald Trump to Moscow, but there “has to be necessary conditions.”
After banning cryptocurrency mining extensions from its Chrome Store earlier in the year, Google has now outlawed apps on its Play Store that engage in similar activity. In a new update to its developer policies, the tech giant has indicated that apps which are used to mine cryptocurrencies will be prohibited henceforth. However, the Mountain
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After banning cryptocurrency mining extensions from its Chrome Store earlier in the year, Google has now outlawed apps on its Play Store that engage in similar activity. In a new update to its developer policies, the tech giant has indicated that apps which are used to mine cryptocurrencies will be prohibited henceforth. However, the Mountain
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Cryptos have been hit with major losses across the board in response to the SEC’s rejection of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF application, and CME’s rejection of altcoin futures
Cryptos have been hit with major losses across the board in response to the SEC’s rejection of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF application, and CME’s rejection of altcoin futures
The agency said the digital currency can be manipulated and susceptible to fraud.
The President of the German regulator, Felix Hufeld, presented Roegele with the letter of appointment earlier this week.
Tom Cruise has remained much in demand, but with less reliable results the last few years (see “The Mummy”) than in his heyday. So it makes sense that the star would keep circling back to his most bankable franchise, embarking on his sixth outing as Ethan Hunt in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” a movie chock full of jaw-dropping stunts, even if it doesn’t quite know when to hit the eject button.
The agency said the digital currency can be manipulated and susceptible to fraud.
The President of the German regulator, Felix Hufeld, presented Roegele with the letter of appointment earlier this week.
Tom Cruise has remained much in demand, but with less reliable results the last few years (see “The Mummy”) than in his heyday. So it makes sense that the star would keep circling back to his most bankable franchise, embarking on his sixth outing as Ethan Hunt in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” a movie chock full of jaw-dropping stunts, even if it doesn’t quite know when to hit the eject button.
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BBC Radio 1 has made the decision to pull an interview with Logan Paul that was scheduled to air on Thursday night.
They announced the decision on Twitter around the time the interview was due to go out, saying they didn’t feel it was right after listening back to it.
“We understand some of your strong views on Logan — but ultimately if we don’t think the interview is good enough — we don’t air it,” reads the tweet.
We were going to hear from Logan Paul & KSI on their boxing match tonight.
After listening back to the interview we don’t feel it’s right
We understand some of your strong views on Logan – but ultimately if we don’t think the interview is good enough – we don’t air it.
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) July 26, 2018 Read more…
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The bitcoin charts retain a bullish bias today, despite a pullback in prices to a three-day low of $7,848.
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Great audio for music and TV • Sleek • compact design • Controls your TV (if it has HDMI-ARC)
Limited voice controls for TV • Alexa commands only work if your TV has HDMI-ARC port
The Sonos Beam is a glimpse at what every soundbar will soon look like: sleek, compact, excellent-sounding, and intelligent thanks to Amazon’s Alexa.
Does a soundbar really need Alexa voice controls?
I honestly didn’t think so at first. But after using the Sonos Beam for a couple a weeks, I don’t think I’ll ever consider a soundbar without some kind of digital assistant support. Read more…
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Earlier this week, Hotelsiniran.com, a major Iranian hotel booking website, confirmed that it now accepts payments via cryptocurrencies. This move is part of a trend wherein economically isolated nations are using virtual currencies as a tool to avoid sanctions and other trade barriers. Actions such as these demonstrate the truly global, and revolutionary nature of blockchain assets, and how they are increasingly becoming significant players in the global financial system.
For decades Iran has faced international monetary restrictions, which the United States has recently strengthened. Iran presently lacks access to standard financial processors such as Mastercard, Visa, and Paypal. Iranian banks also cannot access the Swift Network, which is used to move money across borders. It is thus not surprising that businesses are turning to cryptocurrencies, which offer solutions to all of these challenges. The Iranian public is also embracing the virtual alternative, which many believe offers a hedge against the unstable, and inflation prone Rial. By some measures, the Iranian public holds an estimated $2.5 billion worth of various cryptocurrencies.
Other nations in similar situations are also seeing significant adoption. Notably, Russia is actively embracing cryptocurrencies as a means to skirt the US sanctions that have been in place since 2014. Russian businesses affected by the sanctions are known to be actively involved in blockchain technology, and the Russian government is beginning to view cryptocurrency as a tool to undermine the US Dollar’s dominance in international markets.
Although the crypto market is still quite small when compared to that of the international fiat trade, it is emerging as a key player in the economic gamesmanship played between rival nations. For example, in addition to Russia and Iran, Venezuela is eager to evade the recently enacted US sanctions placed on it by the Trump Administration. It has thus been revealed that Venezuela’s newly released official cryptocurrency, the Petro, was created via a partnership with Russia. Not surprisingly, Donald Trump has issued an executive order prohibiting all American involvement with the Petro, which includes investment by businesses and US citizens.
These scenarios highlight the odd, and conflicting situation that most nations find themselves in regarding blockchain and digital assets. States recognize that cryptocurrencies can be a powerful tool to further their interests, yet they also undermine the strength of their own central currencies and enable economic activity to take place outside of government oversight. Thus, nations like Iran and Venezuela have taken actions that both support and restrict the use of cryptocurrencies. Iran, for example, prohibits banks from all forms of cryptocurrency activity, yet at the same time is known to be developing a state-managed digital currency similar to Venezuela’s. Also, although the Iranian government is threatened by cryptocurrencies undermining the Rial, it is also happy to see its businesses use it to skirt the American economic blockade.
A key takeaway from these scenarios is the fact that the world’s political and economic leaders are far from establishing firm positions on the legitimacy of cryptocurrency. They clearly understand that it is a new, permanent, asset class that is changing many aspects of the modern world. Nevertheless, they are still reluctant to accept the fact that part of this change will involve the decentralization of wealth, and central banks losing control over global currency. The borderless nature of crypto may work to Russia’s advantage in its quest to undermine American sanctions, but it will also work to the advantage of the Russian people in their desire to keep their wealth independent of their government’s influence. No doubt accepting all aspects of the crypto revolution will be difficult.
It is quite possible that the actions of Iran, Russia, and Venezuela will serve as a catalyst for greater legal recognition of cryptocurrencies around the world. Regardless of what steps may be taken in the short term, it is all but certain to play a role in future foreign policy decisions as states seek to resolve disputes and exert influence. Crypto adoption continues to grow, and its role in geopolitical disputes is yet another example of how it is proving to be a force that must be respected.
Feature Image via BigStock.
Bitcoin, the world’s best-known digital money, shot past US$8,000 without precedent for two months on indications of developing institutional enthusiasm for virtual coins.
The latest boost for bitcoin comes after a week that saw it add almost 20% to its price on the back of news that established financial giants are looking to get in on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and a raft of positive regulatory news around the world.
The rise is said to be incited by late reports about approaching endorsement in the United States for a digital currency trade exchange store, which have helped reinforce request in late sessions.
Even Ethereum, the no. 2 virtual currency, moved in advance with bitcoin to its most astounding value in five sessions. It was last up 4.79 percent at US$470.66 on Bitstamp.
Japan’s Nikkei NIK, +0.51% increased to 0.6% on a yen pullback as the record deleted about a large portion of its Monday’s slide. Securities and money-related organizations drove the increases, with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 8316, +0.49% up 1.4% and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 8306, +0.55% rising 1%.
Chinese expansive tops were a portion of Asia’s best entertainers, rehashing the place they held, as financials kept on climbing. The Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +1.61% was up 1.6% and the Shenzhen Composite 399106, +1.51% was up 1.3%.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks opened higher after unassuming increases as the market proceeds with endeavors to give breathing room from a portion of its most minimal levels in the past couple of years. The Hang Seng HSI, +1.44% was up 1.2%. China Construction Bank0939, +3.18% and ICBC 1398, +3.37% were both up around 3%. Cell phone part firms AAC 2018, +0.20% and Sunny Optical 2382, +3.09% bounced back unequivocally after 2% drops.
All of these developments can only mean that Bitcoin may be on its way up finally.
Get the latest in Asian Bitcoin news here at Coin News Asia.
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Blockchain development shouldn’t be rocket science. At the moment, though, the development of the technology is complicated and can be confusing, making it difficult to produce meaningful applications that will achieve mass adoption for end users. For Cache, a token and series of projects, it believes that it has the answer to this problem. As […]
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BBC Radio 1 has made the decision to pull an interview with Logan Paul that was scheduled to air on Thursday night.
They announced the decision on Twitter around the time the interview was due to go out, saying they didn’t feel it was right after listening back to it.
“We understand some of your strong views on Logan — but ultimately if we don’t think the interview is good enough — we don’t air it,” reads the tweet.
We were going to hear from Logan Paul & KSI on their boxing match tonight.
After listening back to the interview we don’t feel it’s right
We understand some of your strong views on Logan – but ultimately if we don’t think the interview is good enough – we don’t air it.
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) July 26, 2018 Read more…
More about Uk, Bbc, Logan Paul, Entertainment, and Celebrities
The bitcoin charts retain a bullish bias today, despite a pullback in prices to a three-day low of $7,848.
Great audio for music and TV • Sleek • compact design • Controls your TV (if it has HDMI-ARC)
Limited voice controls for TV • Alexa commands only work if your TV has HDMI-ARC port
The Sonos Beam is a glimpse at what every soundbar will soon look like: sleek, compact, excellent-sounding, and intelligent thanks to Amazon’s Alexa.
Does a soundbar really need Alexa voice controls?
I honestly didn’t think so at first. But after using the Sonos Beam for a couple a weeks, I don’t think I’ll ever consider a soundbar without some kind of digital assistant support. Read more…
More about Amazon, Reviews, Smart Home, Alexa, and Sonos
Earlier this week, Hotelsiniran.com, a major Iranian hotel booking website, confirmed that it now accepts payments via cryptocurrencies. This move is part of a trend wherein economically isolated nations are using virtual currencies as a tool to avoid sanctions and other trade barriers. Actions such as these demonstrate the truly global, and revolutionary nature of blockchain assets, and how they are increasingly becoming significant players in the global financial system.
For decades Iran has faced international monetary restrictions, which the United States has recently strengthened. Iran presently lacks access to standard financial processors such as Mastercard, Visa, and Paypal. Iranian banks also cannot access the Swift Network, which is used to move money across borders. It is thus not surprising that businesses are turning to cryptocurrencies, which offer solutions to all of these challenges. The Iranian public is also embracing the virtual alternative, which many believe offers a hedge against the unstable, and inflation prone Rial. By some measures, the Iranian public holds an estimated $2.5 billion worth of various cryptocurrencies.
Other nations in similar situations are also seeing significant adoption. Notably, Russia is actively embracing cryptocurrencies as a means to skirt the US sanctions that have been in place since 2014. Russian businesses affected by the sanctions are known to be actively involved in blockchain technology, and the Russian government is beginning to view cryptocurrency as a tool to undermine the US Dollar’s dominance in international markets.
Although the crypto market is still quite small when compared to that of the international fiat trade, it is emerging as a key player in the economic gamesmanship played between rival nations. For example, in addition to Russia and Iran, Venezuela is eager to evade the recently enacted US sanctions placed on it by the Trump Administration. It has thus been revealed that Venezuela’s newly released official cryptocurrency, the Petro, was created via a partnership with Russia. Not surprisingly, Donald Trump has issued an executive order prohibiting all American involvement with the Petro, which includes investment by businesses and US citizens.
These scenarios highlight the odd, and conflicting situation that most nations find themselves in regarding blockchain and digital assets. States recognize that cryptocurrencies can be a powerful tool to further their interests, yet they also undermine the strength of their own central currencies and enable economic activity to take place outside of government oversight. Thus, nations like Iran and Venezuela have taken actions that both support and restrict the use of cryptocurrencies. Iran, for example, prohibits banks from all forms of cryptocurrency activity, yet at the same time is known to be developing a state-managed digital currency similar to Venezuela’s. Also, although the Iranian government is threatened by cryptocurrencies undermining the Rial, it is also happy to see its businesses use it to skirt the American economic blockade.
A key takeaway from these scenarios is the fact that the world’s political and economic leaders are far from establishing firm positions on the legitimacy of cryptocurrency. They clearly understand that it is a new, permanent, asset class that is changing many aspects of the modern world. Nevertheless, they are still reluctant to accept the fact that part of this change will involve the decentralization of wealth, and central banks losing control over global currency. The borderless nature of crypto may work to Russia’s advantage in its quest to undermine American sanctions, but it will also work to the advantage of the Russian people in their desire to keep their wealth independent of their government’s influence. No doubt accepting all aspects of the crypto revolution will be difficult.
It is quite possible that the actions of Iran, Russia, and Venezuela will serve as a catalyst for greater legal recognition of cryptocurrencies around the world. Regardless of what steps may be taken in the short term, it is all but certain to play a role in future foreign policy decisions as states seek to resolve disputes and exert influence. Crypto adoption continues to grow, and its role in geopolitical disputes is yet another example of how it is proving to be a force that must be respected.
Feature Image via BigStock.
Bitcoin, the world’s best-known digital money, shot past US$8,000 without precedent for two months on indications of developing institutional enthusiasm for virtual coins.
The latest boost for bitcoin comes after a week that saw it add almost 20% to its price on the back of news that established financial giants are looking to get in on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and a raft of positive regulatory news around the world.
The rise is said to be incited by late reports about approaching endorsement in the United States for a digital currency trade exchange store, which have helped reinforce request in late sessions.
Even Ethereum, the no. 2 virtual currency, moved in advance with bitcoin to its most astounding value in five sessions. It was last up 4.79 percent at US$470.66 on Bitstamp.
Japan’s Nikkei NIK, +0.51% increased to 0.6% on a yen pullback as the record deleted about a large portion of its Monday’s slide. Securities and money-related organizations drove the increases, with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 8316, +0.49% up 1.4% and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 8306, +0.55% rising 1%.
Chinese expansive tops were a portion of Asia’s best entertainers, rehashing the place they held, as financials kept on climbing. The Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +1.61% was up 1.6% and the Shenzhen Composite 399106, +1.51% was up 1.3%.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks opened higher after unassuming increases as the market proceeds with endeavors to give breathing room from a portion of its most minimal levels in the past couple of years. The Hang Seng HSI, +1.44% was up 1.2%. China Construction Bank0939, +3.18% and ICBC 1398, +3.37% were both up around 3%. Cell phone part firms AAC 2018, +0.20% and Sunny Optical 2382, +3.09% bounced back unequivocally after 2% drops.
All of these developments can only mean that Bitcoin may be on its way up finally.
Get the latest in Asian Bitcoin news here at Coin News Asia.
The post Asian Markets Ricochet Back, Driven by Gains in China appeared first on Coin News Asia.
Blockchain development shouldn’t be rocket science. At the moment, though, the development of the technology is complicated and can be confusing, making it difficult to produce meaningful applications that will achieve mass adoption for end users. For Cache, a token and series of projects, it believes that it has the answer to this problem. As […]
The post Cache Is Aiming to Boost Blockchain Development for Global Mass Adoption appeared first on Coinjournal.
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What can Scooby Doo teach a startup founder? More than you might think. Serial entrepreneur Nancy Lublin (DoSomething.org, Crisis Text Line) explains. Narrated by Masters of Scale Host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Cofounder, Greylock investor).
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Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh describes how he was selected to fill the seat of retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy in a Senate questionnaire he filed late Friday night, saying he had discussions with President Donald Trump on three occasions before being chosen.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh describes how he was selected to fill the seat of retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy in a Senate questionnaire he filed late Friday night, saying he had discussions with President Donald Trump on three occasions before being chosen.
A report has been published on the current fintech market at the request of the ECON Committee. It analyses competition issues in the sector and cryptocurrencies were featured in it. The European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, also known as ECON, is a committee overseeing the decisions made by the European Central Bank
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A report has been published on the current fintech market at the request of the ECON Committee. It analyses competition issues in the sector and cryptocurrencies were featured in it. The European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, also known as ECON, is a committee overseeing the decisions made by the European Central Bank
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The Reserve Bank of India urged the Supreme Court to regulate crypto, following the court’s postponement of a hearing on the bank’s ban on crypto dealings
