The Switzerland-based Capital Markets and Technology Association has published a common industry standard for the custody and management of digital assets. The Switzerland-based Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA) has published a common industry standard for the custody and management of digital assets. Announced on April 30, CMTA’s “Digital Assets Custody Standard” aims to clarify…
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The creator of Art For Crypto sells his pieces for only 1 BTC, but thinks crypto art is an investment with just as much potential as coins. Speaking at Virtual Blockchain Week in front of one of his colorful yet hypnotic canvas pieces, Vesa Kivinen, the creator of Art For Crypto, suggested crypto art could…
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Chinese gov’s attitude towards crypto cannot change significantly in the short term, according to an expert. The attitude of the Chinese government towards crypto cannot change significantly in the short term, according to an expert. Ivan Plantonov, an analyst at Chinese-led international information service provider and investment research firm, EqualOcean, told Cointelegraph on April 29…
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Survey says the amount of Europeans who believe crypto will still exist in 10 years has edged up from 63% in 2019 to 66% in 2020. Europeans are getting more confident about the future of the cryptocurrency industry amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report. People in Europe are becoming more optimistic about…
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Brave browser urges the EU to take action against the governments who fail to protect their citizens’ privacy against “Big Tech”. On April 27, Brave browser filed a complaint urging the European Commission to take action against EU governments that fail to adequately protect their citizens. A recent report compiled by the Brave team concludes…
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Andreas Antonopoulos believes that a proposed bill will f*ck Mark Zuckerberg and violate civil rights. In a recent YouTube stream, Andreas Antolopoulos said that the controversial EARN IT Act might as well be called “Fuck you, Zuckerberg”. The bi-partisan bill was written by Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and if passed, it would:…
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A crypto-related manga is another weapon that the content industry unveiled to combat the content creation crisis in Japan. A new Bitcoin-themed manga series is set to be published amid a growing interest in crypto. The series, titled “Genesis Code”, has already debuted in Japan. It is compiled by the Young Animal manga magazine and…
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KFC has rolled out a blockchain pilot program across the Middle East for its digital advertising supply chains. Kentucky Fried Chicken has rolled out a blockchain pilot program across the Middle East aimed at improving digital advertising and media buying. KFC Middle East expects the blockchain-powered platform to ensure greater transparency in the advertising supply…
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Hackers have infected the infrastructure of Parkview Medical Center with ransomware that demands cryptocurrency in exchange for an encryption key. Hackers have infected the infrastructure of Parkview Medical Center — the largest health center in Pueblo County, Colorado — with cryptocurrency ransomware. Citing a hospital employee, Fox News reported on April 24 that Meditech —…
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The U.K.’s Open University has developed a COVID-19 proof-of-immunity app that combines blockchain with a data solution from web inventor Tim Berners-Lee. The United Kingdom’s Open University has developed a COVID-19 proof-of-immunity app that combines blockchain with a privacy-preserving data solution from web inventor Tim Berners-Lee. The prototype app, undergoing testing as of April 29,…
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