The delayed implementation of a bitcoin core update by a small number of the network's miners resulted in the addition of invalid transaction blocks to the bitcoin blockchain this weekend.

The result was a fork in the network that created two versions of the bitcoin blockchain, which continued for six blocks on 4th July. An additional three invalid blocks were added to the blockchain in a repeat of the issue the following day.

As a result, core developers issued a warning on Bitcoin.org requesting that wallet providers place increased scrutiny on incoming transactions due to the risk that funds could be double spent as a result of the discrepancy between chains.

“The creators of the Internet are getting a raw deal.”

So says Trent McConaghy, CTO for Ascribe, a startup that is using the bitcoin blockchain to timestamp intellectual property and create a sustainable ownership structure for artwork and other digital media.

In a new interview with CoinDesk, McConaghy, co-author of a recently published white paper “Towards An Ownership Layer For The Internet”, explained how his startup is aiming to provide a foundational layer for artists and other independent creators to establish ownership over their works on a decentralized database – the bitcoin blockchain – and protect those rights following publication.

The company was conceived in 2013, during which time McConaghy – alongside co-founders Masha McConaghy and Bruce Pon – explored how the ownership concepts underlying bitcoin could be applied to other types of digital assets.

Brazilian Congressman Manoel Junior has proposed a public hearing to discuss bitcoin and digital currency regulation.

The hearing, if held, would involve representatives from Banco Central do Brasil; the Receita Federal, the Brazilian tax enforcement agency; Conselho de Controle de Atividades Fiancerias, the country's anti-fraud agency; and representatives of the local bitcoin industry.

CoinBR CEO Safiri Felix, the only company named in the official request, indicated that discussions about such a meeting have been ongoing since a report on the technology was released by the Brazilian Senate in December 2014. At the time, the report recommended bitcoin regulation was unnecessary.

some random guy gave me a negative for no reason at all...

also if you could inform me if this is acceptable collateral ..

i have a paypal payment worth $230 that is pending to be released can i use that? otherwise i can also pay via my weekly paycheck.. i can show proof..

London-based bitcoin exchange Coinfloor has launched Coinfloor Market, a broker-based peer-to-peer marketplace, which will enable consumers to buy bitcoin from professional brokers.

Speaking to CoinDesk, Coinfloor CEO Mark Lamb said the new marketplace is designed to provide a more consumer-friendly and personal bitcoin buying experience.

Bitcoin brokers, he noted, have to undergo a due diligence verification process, which will be refined over time.

LOL ..
its too funny to notice that the thread tittle is "Scammed report on user kralle" and now the essence of thread has taken a right turn towards =omissis=.

if youre referring to user DavieT1337 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=509778) he has 1 other known alt:


https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=524277

Loan Amount : 0.5
Reason          : Investment in Mining
BTC Address  : 1A7EWrfkQWbBiz9b4TE6HUs3Xyrrn7cnk8
Term Length   : max of 24 days

-- Daily Income about 0.03

And so, if i want to change my address, i need to sign a message from the previous wallet i wrote times ago here?

It is no secret that Sony has been dabbling around in the world of crowdfunding platforms in the past. But rather than trying to secure funding for their own projects, First Flight will take a slightly different approach. First Flight is the latest initiative coming from Sony’s Seed Acceleration program and is exclusively aimed at the Japanese market.

It has to be said however that First Flight will offer a lot more features than just crowdfunding, as this new online platform will also aim to bring new e-commerce options to Japan. The main goal for this latest Seed Accelerator Program’s initiative is to deliver experiences that move people emotionally through innovation.

Rather than just allowing the start-up company to share their vision regarding their project or idea, the customer will play a major role as well. By collecting ideas and inspiration from both parties, First Flight will help bring these new ideas to fruition by using direct and interactive communication.

Coinfloor is announcing the launch of the world's first broker based bitcoin marketplace. Coinfloor Market offers UK retail investors and consumers the ability to buy bitcoins and gain exposure to digital currency innovation in a secure environment.

The announcement follows an event in London, where Coinfloor met with the UK's top bitcoin brokers in order to further adoption of the currency. The 21 founding members of Coinfloor Market signed a pledge committing to create a safe and accessible marketplace for bitcoin. The resulting Bitcoin Brokers' Agreement closely mirrors the Buttonwood Agreement that formed the foundation of the New York Stock Exchange, which initially faced similar challenges to today's bitcoin marketplaces.

Coinfloor CEO, Mark Lamb said, "Our founding members are key to the success of Coinfloor Market. Just as the NYSE was committed to a decentralised network of brokers backed by a centralised exchange, Coinfloor is the first institution in the Bitcoin industry to mirror this proven model."

A former undercover agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration has pleaded guilty on charges of stealing more than $700,000 in digital currency – most of it from an online drug bazaar known as Silk Road that he infiltrated as part of a federal investigation.

Carl M Force, dressed in the orange garb of the San Francisco jail and shackled at the ankles, pleaded guilty to extortion, money laundering and obstruction of justice in federal court.

The former DEA agent could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison when sentenced in October.

Hi guys!
I saved some money in the last year, now I'm looking for some opportunity in this kind of market to invest my money. Is it better buy altcoins or bitcoin? maybe mining? I'm just a bit confused, but determinate!

Staking mine here, people have been tried to blackmail me and just for safety I put it here:
1NKiUGyryFmUJFT5J5j6GHBEgcCgSRgYMN
Quote me please

Six employees of Bitstamp were targeted in a weeks-long phishing attempt leading up to the theft of roughly $5m in bitcoin in January, according to an incident report said to be drafted internally by the bitcoin exchange.

The confidential document, posted to Reddit by single-purpose account, offers an in-depth look into what is believed to be the inside story of the hack, which resulted in the loss of just under 19,000 BTC earlier this year. Since then, the company has offered scant details on what took place behind the scenes, citing confidentiality regarding the ongoing investigation into the lost funds.

The report’s findings are notable as they illustrate the risks facing bitcoin exchanges, including social engineering attacks in which personal information is used to trick victims into providing a means of access to sensitive materials.

if you find someone's posts to be of low quality put them on ignore and you wont have to see their signature, i dont see how it affects you.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the city-state's central bank, has funded a blockchain-based record-keeping system as part of a five-year $225m investment plan aimed at financial technology.

Managing director Ravi Menon announced the Financial Sector Technology & Innovation initiative during a 29th June speech at the Global Technology Law Conference 2015 in Singapore.

The money will be used to build innovation centers and fund financial tech projects such as the blockchain recordkeeping system. The goal, he said, is to attract financial tech startups to build their companies in Singapore and, as a result, build the foundation for a "smart financial centre".

The UK government should regulate activity in the cryptocurrency space, ideally working with regulators across the world to create global legislation, according to Silicon Valley Bank.

The US-based commercial bank, which boasts several offices worldwide, made these comments in its submission to the UK Treasury's call for information on digital currencies last November.

According to the four page submission, obtained by CoinDesk via a freedom of information request, regulation could help mitigate the risks associated with digital currencies and provide a framework for companies in the space to operate. If this were to happen, cryptocurrencies would become more appealing to users.

I want to also stake my bitcoin address.

1MAjZbAVvCABwit4H77GFzHG3vr77rYGar

Every man his own currency you may think in these modern times...and even more confused when sites like XAPO offers collective Wallets and sites like BitMixer offers a Wallet of mixed currencys.
Can someone please explain how to act with theese to be on the safe side?

Yes we can say this, Because if you search it in the Member List you will not see the Legendary Rank. Just go and check by your self, You will see Admin, Then Staff List and then Sr.member List it mean there in no Legendary List