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by southtopia
Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Most Popular Bitcoin Wallet to Allow Credit and Debit Card Funding
Replies: 2
Views: 1725

Most Popular Bitcoin Wallet to Allow Credit and Debit Card Funding

The world's most-used bitcoin wallet, Blockchain, will allow users to fund their balances directly with credit and debit cards. The new feature, aimed at eliminating friction and making it much easier to acquire bitcoin, is thanks to a partnership between Blockchain and payment processor Coinify. Th...
by southtopia
Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Roger Ver & Co. to Hold ‘Free Speech Party’ at Scaling Bitcoin Milan
Replies: 6
Views: 4341

Re: Roger Ver & Co. to Hold ‘Free Speech Party’ at Scaling Bitcoin Milan

Yeah it was a bit short-notice I guess. Hopefully there'll be other similar events in future, or people around the world can use/video their meetups to debate issues in public.
by southtopia
Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Did Chinese Rumors Crash the Bitcoin Price? How Accurate Are They?
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Re: Did Chinese Rumors Crash the Bitcoin Price? How Accurate Are They?

Been reading other forums and on reddit about that thing with China. A lot of people are having rumors of bitcoin in China being banned. Not sure how legitimate those rumors are but I don't really know how they're gonna ban bitcoin to be honest. China's approach to Bitcoin is so misunderstood, and ...
by southtopia
Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Hong Kong Government Still Cautious About Blockchain
Replies: 0
Views: 1041

Hong Kong Government Still Cautious About Blockchain

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) held a one-day fintech event on Friday to present blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to the industry. The event also coincided with the central bank’s launch of a DLT research whitepaper. The paper says fintech explores new frontiers beyond “tr...
by southtopia
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: How Blockchain Contracts and IoT Could Save Global Shipping Billions
Replies: 0
Views: 1088

How Blockchain Contracts and IoT Could Save Global Shipping Billions

A “case study event” in Hong Kong this month will look at blockchain’s potential to solve problems in the global freight shipping industry. The November 24 event, titled “Chain of Shipping,” will take place as part of Hong Kong Maritime Industry Week. The shipping industry still relies heavily on pa...
by southtopia
Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:46 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Did Chinese Rumors Crash the Bitcoin Price? How Accurate Are They?
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Did Chinese Rumors Crash the Bitcoin Price? How Accurate Are They?

Bitcoin’s recent bull run ended with a thud on 3rd November, reaching above $740 before crashing to around $685 in just a few hours. Was a rumor of further Chinese restrictions on Bitcoin exchanges to blame? And if so, how accurate is the news? Full story here: http://bitcoinist.net/chinese-rumors-c...
by southtopia
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: China’s New Blockchain Drive: Who’s Leading it, and Why?
Replies: 0
Views: 1176

China’s New Blockchain Drive: Who’s Leading it, and Why?

China observers have noticed a pivot in the national government’s approach to blockchain technology and even Bitcoin recently. But where did this come from? Asia’s Bitcoin ambassador Willson Lee has revealed some behind-the-scenes machinations could be driving change. People Need to Understand Bitco...
by southtopia
Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:37 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Jaxx Wallet Now Live with Zcash
Replies: 1
Views: 1208

Jaxx Wallet Now Live with Zcash

Jaxx wallet users can join the Zcash party starting immediately, with live integration completed today. Zcash logoDecentral, which created the universal blockchain wallet, said it was responding to significant community demand and interest in Zcash. Full Story: http://bitcoinist.net/jaxx-wallet-live...
by southtopia
Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Using Blockchain to Fight the Fake Diploma Nightmare
Replies: 0
Views: 1128

Using Blockchain to Fight the Fake Diploma Nightmare

Fake college diplomas and other credentials are a huge problem in this age of professional-grade copying and printing services. However one smart contracts startup says it’s another use-case opportunity for the blockchain. Singapore-based Attores says it has the technology to allow training companie...
by southtopia
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: 'Friendliest' Bitcoin Wallet iPayYou Now Sells Gift Cards
Replies: 1
Views: 1218

'Friendliest' Bitcoin Wallet iPayYou Now Sells Gift Cards

User and newcomer-friendly wallet service iPayYou says it wants to help create a merchandising ecosystem for Bitcoin. To kick this off, it now allows users to buy gift cards from Amazon, Best Buy, iTunes and Starbucks. More retailers are coming within the month. Full story here: https://news.bitcoin...
by southtopia
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Only Permissioned Blockchains Can Transform Finance, Says Chain’s Ludwin
Replies: 1
Views: 1183

Only Permissioned Blockchains Can Transform Finance, Says Chain’s Ludwin

Bitcoin seeks to build a financial system completely outside any existing network, Ludwin said. When Bitcoin proponents talk about moving away from the dollar completely it sounded like “I’m going to get shotguns and bitcoins and go live in the mountains,” he quipped, adding that he still thinks Bit...
by southtopia
Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:12 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: A Chinese Perspective: BitKan Visits Ukraine Bitcoin Conference
Replies: 1
Views: 2608

A Chinese Perspective: BitKan Visits Ukraine Bitcoin Conference

How do people exchange local currency for bitcoin in countries like Ukraine these days? Is it easy, or do users still need to be creative with their methods? A Chinese company representative went there to find out more. Not so long ago, bitcoin exchange options were limited in most countries. Even o...
by southtopia
Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Book of Orbs Wallet Can Manage, Trade In-Game Digital Assets
Replies: 0
Views: 1084

Book of Orbs Wallet Can Manage, Trade In-Game Digital Assets

Indiesquare and EverdreamSoft are releasing “Book of Orbs,” a mobile wallet they designed specifically to manage various in-game blockchain assets. Book of Orbs title cardThe mobile app allows players to collect, view and trade items for games such as Spells of Genesis (SoG). They can also view info...
by southtopia
Fri Oct 07, 2016 10:43 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Create Your Own Tap-and-Pay Bitcoin VISA Cards With Shake
Replies: 1
Views: 1540

Create Your Own Tap-and-Pay Bitcoin VISA Cards With Shake

Shake, the service that creates VISA debit cards you can load with bitcoin, is opening beta testing to the public. A bunch of new features is also on the way to complement the service. Shake is launching the open beta after a successful six-month alpha testing period. Famously, the test saw BitGo en...
by southtopia
Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Backpage CEO Arrested, Site Likely to Be Shut Down
Replies: 0
Views: 1283

Backpage CEO Arrested, Site Likely to Be Shut Down

Texas police arrested Backpage.com CEO Carl Ferrer on Thursday and will move to shut down the site. The classified ad site is accused of human trafficking through its adult services section, which reportedly makes 90 per cent of its revenues. This case does not accuse anyone of providing or paying f...
by southtopia
Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Roger Ver & Co. to Hold ‘Free Speech Party’ at Scaling Bitcoin Milan
Replies: 6
Views: 4341

Roger Ver & Co. to Hold ‘Free Speech Party’ at Scaling Bitcoin Milan

The Scaling Bitcoin workshop is coming to Milan from October 8-9. Hosted in the Politecnico di Milano Piazza Leonardo da Vinci in Milano, Italy, the workshop will showcase technical proposals for Bitcoin scalability solutions. On Saturday afternoon, Bitcoin investor Roger Ver and associates will hos...
by southtopia
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Exodus Wallet Now Has Built-in ShapeShift Trading
Replies: 2
Views: 2231

Exodus Wallet Now Has Built-in ShapeShift Trading

Exodus, the multi-asset wallet with a strong design and usability emphasis, now includes ShapeShift built-in. This allows users to trade between blockchain assets without leaving the wallet app. ShapeShift.io announced the move on October 5, saying it had worked with Exodus since late 2015 to integr...
by southtopia
Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin an Alternative to ‘Casino’ Central Bank Policies: Bill Gross
Replies: 0
Views: 1349

Bitcoin an Alternative to ‘Casino’ Central Bank Policies: Bill Gross

Bitcoin and private blockchains offer an alternative to investors losing faith in centrally planned economic models, said billionaire investor Bill Gross. He warned that these central bank policies around the world “threaten capitalism” and real growth. The high-profile fund manager and philanthropi...
by southtopia
Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Factom Secures $4.2m Series A Funding Deal with Tim Draper
Replies: 0
Views: 1301

Factom Secures $4.2m Series A Funding Deal with Tim Draper

Blockchain data securing company Factom announced today it has secured a Series A equity funding round worth $4.2 million. Notable bitcoin and blockchain investor Tim Draper of Draper Associates led the round. CEO and co-founder Peter Kirby said Austin-based Factom is “delighted” to have an investor...
by southtopia
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Janet Yellen’s Next Big Idea: Use Fed Money to Pump Stocks Directly
Replies: 1
Views: 1305

Janet Yellen’s Next Big Idea: Use Fed Money to Pump Stocks Directly

In the decade since the Global Financial Crisis, we’ve seen all sorts of schemes designed to show that everything’s really OK. Bail-outs, bail-ins, quantitative easing, zero and negative interest rates, even hints at helicopter money. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest thought-bubble is buying shares...
by southtopia
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Velocity’s Demo Invites Users to Try ‘Simple’ Ethereum Derivatives
Replies: 0
Views: 1107

Velocity’s Demo Invites Users to Try ‘Simple’ Ethereum Derivatives

Distributed derivatives platform Velocity went live this week with a product demo version. The “simple” smart contract invites users to speculate on price for Ethereum’s native token ether. Velocity‘s aim is to provide a blockchain-based smart contract alternative to existing derivatives, built on ...
by southtopia
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Japanese Can Soon Pay Utility Bills with Bitcoin
Replies: 6
Views: 3187

Japanese Can Soon Pay Utility Bills with Bitcoin

Japanese Bitcoin services firm Coincheck today announced “Coincheck Denki“, a service allowing local users to pay utility bills with bitcoin. Furthermore, bitcoin users will actually save money — up to 4%-6% for “heavy users”. Even lighter users can save on their bills, Coincheck said. Users will al...
by southtopia
Sat Sep 24, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Ripple: New Banking Group Is First Blockchain-Based Settlement Network
Replies: 0
Views: 1263

Ripple: New Banking Group Is First Blockchain-Based Settlement Network

I'm fascinated by Ripple because (a) it keeps the banks distracted, and (b) it's been written off almost as many time as Bitcoin. Ripple has formed a six-bank Global Payments Steering Group (GPSG), calling it “the first interbank group for global payments based on distributed financial technology.” ...
by southtopia
Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Bitcoin Discussion
Topic: Strange letter found at a cryogenic storage facility...
Replies: 7
Views: 4459

Re: Strange letter found at a cryogenic storage facility...

Unfortunately for Hal Finney, the same technology that would be required to upload his consciousness into a computer, would also be able to read his mind without reviving him. In the future, even the content of our own minds won't be safe from being read by hackers. Well that's a cheery thought :) ...
by southtopia
Wed Dec 09, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: AMA - Ask Me Anything
Topic: I'm Jeff Berwick, the Dollar Vigilante, financial analyst and anarcho-capitalist. Ask me anything (Dec 9)
Replies: 17
Views: 35471

Re: I'm Jeff Berwick, the Dollar Vigilante, financial analyst and anarcho-capitalist. Ask me anything (Dec 9)

Hi Jeff, I've been a fan of Anarchast for a while now and I really appreciate the broad spectrum of guests you interview – no matter what they say you always maintain a respectful demeanour and it's been very thought-provoking at times, taking me down philosophical paths I never imagined before. My ...
by southtopia
Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:17 am
Forum: AMA - Ask Me Anything
Topic: I'm Martti Malmi, early bitcoin developer and the original founder of the Bitcointalk.org forums, AMA!
Replies: 26
Views: 48319

Re: I'm Martti Malmi, early bitcoin developer and the original founder of the Bitcointalk.org forums, AMA!

Hi Martti, First, thank you for your early contribution to, and enthusiasm for, bitcoin. Most of us might not be doing what we do now without your efforts. Are you happy with the current state of the bitcoin industry/community? Do you think the right people are leading these days, or has the project...
by southtopia
Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:21 am
Forum: AMA - Ask Me Anything
Topic: I'm Yuzo Kano, CEO of bitFlyer, AMA!
Replies: 37
Views: 62989

Re: I'm Yuzo Kano, CEO of bitFlyer, AMA!

hi Kano-san, thanks for joining in. About bitcoin in Japan... in the past couple of years most major Asian financial centers have hosted a 2+ day bitcoin conference (HK, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and Seoul next month) but there has been no big event like those in Tokyo so far. Would a large bitc...
by southtopia
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: AMA - Ask Me Anything
Topic: Bitcoin.com hosting the largest Bitcoin AMA event ever!
Replies: 111
Views: 84301

Re: Bitcoin.com hosting the largest Bitcoin AMA event ever!

Is anyone really surprised? BitcoinTalk and /r/Bitcoin have been on a censorship bender for months now.
That's exactly why we need another place for the industry to gather.

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