Deloitte Uses Facebook to Build Warranties on Bitcoin Blockchain

Deloitte has used Facebook's recently released Messenger API to build an early version of a product capable of storing warranties on a blockchain and allowing users to buy insurance for items even after they've been purchased.

http://www.coindesk.com/deloitte-hacked-facebook-messenger-put-warranties-blockchain/

12 Steps to Keep Your Bitcoins Safe

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are disrupting finance but freedom comes with a greater degree of responsibility. Although crypto can act as a hedge against a faltering economy, individuals need to be aware of the risks associated with this new type of currency.

http://cryptohustle.com/12-steps-to-keep-your-bitcoins-safe

Europe's Regulatory Blockchain Shift on Display at Private Parliament Event

In an unprecedented move, the EU Parliament hosted a non-commercial roundtable on cryptocurrencies and blockchain last week. The purpose was to educate members (MEPs) on the world of blockchain technology and set the stage for future regulatory agendas.

http://www.coindesk.com/the-eu-regulatory-blockchain-shift/

Algorithmic Improvements Give Bitcoin Mining an AsicBoost

Timo Hanke, a mathematical researcher and cryptocurrency expert, in collaboration with Sergio Demian Lerner, a renowned security expert, has developed a new Bitcoin mining method that can increase mining revenue by up to 20 percent, translating to an increase of $30 million in annual profits if used by one of the biggest mining pools.

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/algorithmic-improvements-give-bitcoin-mining-an-asicboost-1461948457

The BitFury Group Announces Expansion to Full Service Digital Asset Technology Company

I co-founded The BitFury Group in 2011 because I deeply believe in the transformational power and potential of the groundbreaking technology of the Blockchain.

https://medium.com/@valeryvavilov/the-bitfury-group-announces-expansion-to-full-service-digital-asset-technology-company-4ca739fc7712#.wjyq9mgjp

Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling

The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulations as they relate to bitcoin and other digital currencies.

Officials are currently weighing regulatory changes that would allow gambling services to accept digital currencies “as if they were cash”.

http://www.coindesk.com/isle-of-man-bitcoin-gambling/

Blockchain Data Platform Tierion Raises $1 Million

Blockchain data startup Tierion has raised $1m in seed funding from several of the industry’s leading venture capital firms.

The round was co-led by San Francisco-based Blockchain Capital and China-based Fenbushi Capital, which raised $50m in 2015 with the intent of investing in blockchain-based startups and projects. Digital Currency Group also participated in the round.

http://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-data-platform-tierion-raises-1-million/

Mezzo du könntest mal nen Pool machen damit wir anderen abstimmen/wetten können 

Central Banks’ Fedspeak ‘Reflects’ Bitcoin Disruption Fears

As central banks are increasingly snubbing Bitcoin, they’re cautiously studying the “disruptive potential” of its underlying technology or what the ECB now refers to as DLT. European Central Bank Executive Board Member, Yves Mersch, acknowledged this much in a recent speech, advising the Eurosystem members to reflect on the “wider implications” of its adoption.

https://news.bitcoin.com/central-banks-fedspeak-bitcoin-fear/


Cognitive dissonance: Bitcoin to blockchain to distributed ledger technology to simply DLT.

If You're Missing $132,000 in Bitcoins Please Contact Us

Among the many things that have held Bitcoin back from mainstream acceptance, even advanced users struggle with one huge issue: Bitcoin is confusing. One cryptocurrency enthusiast learned that the hard way, when a simple mistake ended up costing him a cool $132,000.

http://gizmodo.com/if-youre-missing-132-0000-in-bitcoins-please-contact-u-1773337279

Looks like a Kialara.

Thomson Reuters Exec Believes There Will Be 'Thousands' of Blockchain Uses

In the past six months, mass media giant Thomson Reuters, perhaps best known for the Reuters international news agency, has made two significant moves in the blockchain sector.

More publicly known is news in late March that the firm had begun contributing to the Hyperledger project, an open-source blockchain initiative led by the Linux Foundation. The project boasts support from high-profile technology and financial firms as well as a number of blockchain-focused startups, and has attracted significant attention for its bid to bring the tech to big businesses.

http://www.coindesk.com/thomson-reuters-blockchain-strategy/

watch the real doku, i like that more.

elrippo gewinnt immer - das erkennt man schon namen.


 

The Reasons Behind Bitcoin's Continued Rise

A couple of weeks ago, I made the point that a common sense reading of the chart for Bitcoin against the U.S. Dollar (BTC/USD) pointed to a controlled, sustainable bull run.

http://www.nasdaq.com/article/the-reasons-behind-bitcoins-continued-rise-cm612238

Bitcoin-Focused Investment Firm Brings On Western Union, Lawrence Summers

Digital Currency Group, an investment firm focused on bitcoin and blockchain startups, is adding investors and advisers, bringing on Western Union Co. and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/bitcoin-focused-investment-firm-brings-on-western-union-lawrence-summers-1461855562


Welcome, suckers from WU! 

Russia's Sole Central Securities Depository Trials Blockchain Voting

The National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s sole central securities depository (CSD), has announced it has tested a blockchain-based voting system.

http://www.coindesk.com/russia-national-settlement-depository-blockchain-voting/

What It's Really Like to Fight for the Islamic State

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM3ElTvF52I


When I play multiplayer games, 90% of my teammates are Abu Hajaar.


And sometimes russia says "hello" too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu-SGyQtuGM

dont do it.