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MIT Fellow and NYU Math Professor Says Libra Copied Off Co-Authored Paper
Alexander Lipton, a connection science fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and adjunct professor of mathematics at New York University, has claimed that Libra's white paper copied concepts for a coin proposed in his academic work.
Microsoft using Ethereum blockchain to democratize machine learning and AI
The Ethereum blockchain is being used by engineers at Microsoft to "Democratize" AI and machine learning, making these typically centralized and costly systems more accessible to everyone.
Huawei CEO Calls on China to Create a Rival to Facebook's Libra Crypto
Telecommunications giant Huawei's chief executive has said that the time is ripe for China's government to preempt Facebook's Libra.
Biggest University in Western Australia Accepts Bitcoin for PhD Program
Curtin University, the largest university in Western Australia with over 58,00 students, announced the launch of a cryptocurrency PhD program on July 23, 2019.Curtin University Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum.
Fresh Out of Jail, John McAfee Now Wants Boris Johnson's Job
After two arrests in one week, John McAfee says he wants to run for President of the United States and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom simultaneously.
IRS Says It's Sending Warning Letters to US Cryptocurrency Owners
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced Friday that it has begun sending letters to taxpayers who own cryptocurrency, advising them to pay any back taxes they may owe or to file amended tax returns regarding their holdings.
Nearly 4 million Bitcoin worth over $40 billion unmoved in five years
The number of "Untouched" Bitcoins increased significantly over the past five years, according to recent data from CoinMetrics.
Novogratz Predicts $20K Bitcoin in 2019 as Galaxy Digital Gets IPO Nod
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz argued that institutional interest would push Bitcoin price back to its all-time highs of $20,000 before the end of 2019.
Bitcoin No Longer Desirable Option for Criminals, Says CoinCorner CEO
Gary Davis was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for helping manage the now-defunct darknet marketplace Silk Road. The 31-year-old Irish man, who was extradited to the United States, had served as Silk Road forum moderator between May and June 2013 before working as a site administrator between June 2013 and Oct. 2, 2013, according to a report by Irish independent radio station Newstalk on July 26.
Abra Restricts Americans From Holding EOS and 4 Other Altcoins
California-based crypto wallet service Abra will restrict some services for American users starting from August.
Tron Still Hasn't Fully Paid for BitTorrent a Year On, Creator Claims
BitTorrent creator Bram Cohen has added to controversy swirling around Tron CEO Justin Sun by claiming he did not fully pay him for the streaming platform.
Lightning Labs Designs Monitoring Tool for 'Layer 2' Bitcoin Network
The lightning network, seen as the future of bitcoin payments, is now a bit easier to monitor.
Croatian Post Trials Crypto Exchange Service Before Possible Wider Rollout
While post offices sometimes offer banking services, Croatian Post is looking at launching a nationwide cryptocurrency exchange service.
Bitcoin Price Dips Under $10K as Analysts Disagree Over 2019 Trajectory
Bitcoin price fell below $10,000 again on July 26 amid mixed conclusions about where markets are likely to go this year.
November on average the best-performing month for Bitcoin, January poorest
Historical price-action dating back to 2012 suggests January is the poorest-performing month for Bitcoin, while November may bode best for the bulls.
Japanese Financial Services Giant Monex Wants to Join Facebook's Libra
Online brokerage Monex Group Inc., owner of the hacked Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, plans to join the Facebook Libra cryptocurrency project.
Bull Case for Bitcoin Weakest Since February, Price Indicator Says
View Bitcoin's bullish momentum has weakened to five month lows, according to Chaikin Money Flow indicator.
ECB Money Printing Is 'Rocket Fuel' for Bitcoin Price, Says Pompliano
Morgan Creek Digital Assets co-founder Anthony Pompliano says the European Central Bank's expected dovish turn will be "Rocket fuel" for Bitcoin.
Abra App to Restrict Services for US Users Over Regulatory Issues
Crypto investment app Abra has been forced to make changes services to U.S. customers over "Regulatory uncertainty and restrictions" in the country.
John McAfee Back in Jail Hours After Release in Dominican Republic
Bitcoin proponent and United States 2020 presidential candidate John McAfee reportedly reentered jail this week just a day after his release in the Dominican Republic.
Bitcoin aside, should we be fearful of an institutional drive into cryptocurrency, or excited?
For a slice of the cryptocurrency pie with its Libra project.
IRS Sending 'Fishing' Letters to Crypto Users So They Pay Taxes: Attorney
The United States Internal Revenue Service is sending letters to crypto investors to apparently scare them into accurately reporting their crypto-related income.
Coincheck-Owner Monex Group Moves to Join Facebook Libra
Monex Group, the Japanese financial services company that owns the Coincheck crypto exchange, has applied to join Facebook's Libra project.
83% of US Investors Would Dip Their Toes Into Bitcoin: New Report
A new study found that 83% of American investors would consider a preliminary investment in Bitcoin, as the asset gains traction among an ever more mainstream audience.
MIT Fellow Says Facebook 'Lifted' His Ideas for Libra Cryptocurrency
Avid students of the literature on monetary innovation might feel deja vu when reading Facebook's Libra white paper.
SEC issues no-action letter for Ethereum token "Quarters," what it means for crypto
In a step forward for crypto regulation, the Securities Exchange Commission granted no-action relief to Pocketful of Quarters for its Ethereum ERC-20 token "Quarters"-assuring the startup that the Commission will not take enforcement action.
Safeway Shoppers Can Now Get Bitcoin Back as Change at 894 US Stores
According to a blog post announcing the new partnership on July 25, Safeway - and Albertsons Companies' subsidiary - operates 894 locations across 17 American states.
Huawei CEO: Why Wait for Facebook? China Can Issue Its Own 'Libra'
The CEO of Chinese tech giant Huawei thinks that China can compete with Facebook for market share by issuing its own digital currency.
Poll shows Americans trust Bitcoin more than they trust Libra
According to a recent poll by CivicScience, the majority of Americans trust Bitcoin more than they trust Facebook's Libra.
Too Sick for Buffett Lunch, Justin Sun Attends Tron Influencer Party in SF
Tron CEO Justin Sun couldn't attend his ballyhooed lunch on Thursday with finance titan Warren Buffett because of kidney stones, he said.
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