Cryptocurrencies are getting mainstream media coverage in Europe – with France’s biggest TV network airing Bitcoin (BTC)-related advertisement, and a Swiss newspaper publishing a full-page spread on crypto. As previously reported, Keplerk last month relaunched a program that allows customers to buy Bitcoin in thousands of French tobacco retailers. To promote the Read more »Pay/Trade/Buy…
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It’s time to tackle the potential future problem of package theft by drone. IBM has filed for a patent of a system that uses blockchain technology to prevent drone-enabled package theft. According to a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Nov. 12, IBM will track drone altitude using an…
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Can the EU’s massive investment into blockchain and artificial intelligence research and development save us from the world’s tech oligopoly? The European Union’s announcement of a new 110 million euro fund to support research on artificial intelligence and blockchain comes at a critical time for the AI industry, when issues at the intersection of privacy,…
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The second largest producer of Bitcoin mining equipment, China-based Canaan, ended its first week on the Nasdaq exchange in red, while its main rival, another Chinese giant that is reportedly working on its own initial public offering (IPO), Bitmain, confirmed its plans to introduce two new types of mining rigs and launch repair centers worldwide.…
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Bitcoin price has rallied 20% since dropping to $6,560, leading traders to closely watch altcoins for similar price action. The futures market provides good insight into the sentiment of larger players. If the futures volume continues to rise in a falling market, this indicates that a decline is likely to extend further. However, if the…
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The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will pilot a peer-to-peer solar power trading project in partnership with Australian blockchain energy company Power Ledger. The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) will pilot a peer-to-peer (P2P) solar power trading project in partnership with Australian blockchain energy company Power Ledger. The state power utility UP Power Corporation…
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Germany’s federal parliament Bundestag has reportedly passed a bill that is to allow the country’s banks to store and sell cryptocurrencies next year. However, the legislation is awaiting the approval of the Bundesrat, the parliament’s chamber that represents Germany’s 16 federal states. The latest development comes as Germany’s banking sector reported a 31% Read more…
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At least five Chinese crypto exchanges have halted or chosen to terminate operations this month in response to a perceived hardening of Beijing’s anti-crypto stance. At least five Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have halted or chosen to terminate operations this month in response to a perceived redoubling of Beijing’s anti-crypto stance. Exchange operator Bitsoda informed the…
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Coinbase has denied reports that it acquired digital currency brokerage firm Tagomi for $150 million. Coinbase, a major American cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service, has not acquired digital currency brokerage firm Tagomi. On Nov. 29, sources told CoinDesk that Coinbase acquired Tagomi for $150 million that morning, following purported negotiations between the firms last month.…
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Bitcoin bulls and bears are set to have a key battle going into the weekend at a critical price level that could set the tone for the rest of the year. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading up around 2% at $7,600 on the back of the European session this morning, which is where it has been…
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