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by JulioPulgar
Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin-Accepting Expedia to Accelerate Its Global Expansion
Replies: 0
Views: 815

Bitcoin-Accepting Expedia to Accelerate Its Global Expansion

Expedia, the giant pro-Bitcoin online travel company, has worldwide expansion plans. Expedia expanding its presence worldwide will help Bitcoin increase its adoption rate.


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by JulioPulgar
Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin-Friendly Companies Enter the Flying Taxi Business
Replies: 0
Views: 866

Bitcoin-Friendly Companies Enter the Flying Taxi Business

Entities funding Lilium’s flying taxi enterprise have direct or indirect connections with Bitcoin, blockchain, and other digital currencies.

https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-friendly-companies-enter-flying-taxi-business/

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by JulioPulgar
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin and Nvidia Price Soar in Sync
Replies: 0
Views: 723

Bitcoin and Nvidia Price Soar in Sync

These two technology disruptors, in their respective fields, are propelling amazing technological and economic changes. Their significance is being clearly reflected in the financial markets, as the values of both NVDA and BTC reach all-time highs.

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by JulioPulgar
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Education Initiatives Increase Bitcoin Adoption
Replies: 0
Views: 656

Education Initiatives Increase Bitcoin Adoption

The number of tools and teaching resources is increasing. Soon, millions will be able to learn about Bitcoin and its blockchain technology using their mobile phones.

https://news.bitcoin.com/education-init ... -adoption/
by JulioPulgar
Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Do You Think They’ll Use the US Dollar on Mars?
Replies: 1
Views: 735

Do You Think They’ll Use the US Dollar on Mars?

The space age is shifting into a higher gear with extraordinary momentum. The US Congress recently directed NASA to prepare a plan for deep space exploration, which should include sending humans to Mars. Concurrently, private companies continue to create and expand the commercial space market.

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by JulioPulgar
Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:34 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Many Are Mulling Over the Idea of Retiring on Bitcoin
Replies: 1
Views: 839

Many Are Mulling Over the Idea of Retiring on Bitcoin

Bitcoin has surpassed the value of gold for the first time. In parallel, Bitcoin’s deflationary properties are becoming more relevant as the specter of inflation starts lurking again in the U.S. and the Euro area. As a result, for many, the thought of investing their retirement savings in bitcoins ...
by JulioPulgar
Mon Feb 20, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Call for a Digital Geneva Convention Could Affect Bitcoin
Replies: 0
Views: 623

Call for a Digital Geneva Convention Could Affect Bitcoin

Concerns about government-sponsored hackings, digital warfare, and an increasing number of malicious cyber attacks prompted tech giant Microsoft to call on governments for a Digital Geneva Convention.

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by JulioPulgar
Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin and the Solar Energy Industry Are Booming in Sync
Replies: 1
Views: 961

Bitcoin and the Solar Energy Industry Are Booming in Sync

Due to its unprecedented growth, the economic importance of the solar energy industry is surpassing that of the fuel energy industry. The solar industry’s exponential growth has boosted solar jobs by 25 percent since 2015, the Solar Foundation reported. Concurrently, Bitcoin and the Internet of ...
by JulioPulgar
Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:28 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin-Friendly Denmark to Appoint First Digital Ambassador
Replies: 0
Views: 611

Bitcoin-Friendly Denmark to Appoint First Digital Ambassador

Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and other technology giants have reached such importance and power that “they merit their own ambassador,” says Danish Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen, Politiken reported. Concurrently, Denmark continues its efforts towards becoming a cashless society.

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by JulioPulgar
Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin Resilient After Chinese Exchanges Start Charging Transaction Fees
Replies: 1
Views: 715

Bitcoin Resilient After Chinese Exchanges Start Charging Transaction Fees

Charging of transactions fees by major Chinese exchanges is just the latest episode. The good news is that Bitcoin has always bounced back from any difficulties stronger and reinvigorated. Traders will diversify exchanges and re-adapt to the new ecosystem. Most importantly, the bitcoin market will ...
by JulioPulgar
Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:03 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: In the Battle Between Google, Facebook, and Amazon Against Banks: Bitcoin Will Be the Winner
Replies: 1
Views: 718

In the Battle Between Google, Facebook, and Amazon Against Banks: Bitcoin Will Be the Winner

As the banking industry struggles to keep its competitive advantage, experts mull the possibility of Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon snatching from banks the exclusivity to provide financial services.

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by JulioPulgar
Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin’s “Bad Boy” Brand Name Here To Stay
Replies: 2
Views: 908

Bitcoin’s “Bad Boy” Brand Name Here To Stay

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) reaffirms that bitcoin is an “official” US name for virtual currency. Incidentally, many find the name Bitcoin an “unattractive” brand name. Indeed, some have been calling for replacing its name, and its differing logos, to prevent Bitcoin’s ...
by JulioPulgar
Sat Jan 14, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin is Becoming a De Facto World Currency
Replies: 0
Views: 578

Bitcoin is Becoming a De Facto World Currency

Bitcoin is becoming a world currency. Credibility and safe-haven currency functionality are some of the sine qua non features of a world currency. Signs corroborating that Bitcoin exhibits these two features are appearing more frequently and in ever more significant use-cases.

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by JulioPulgar
Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: US Government Escalates Push for Post-Quantum Cryptography
Replies: 2
Views: 1065

US Government Escalates Push for Post-Quantum Cryptography

Federal agencies of the US government are expanding their calls for quantum computing resistant encryption methods. In effect, the National Institute of Standards (NIST) recently announced a request for public-key post-quantum algorithms, Moreover, in the near future, it might possible for anyone to ...
by JulioPulgar
Tue Dec 27, 2016 2:40 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: Fight Traffic Jams with Blockchain Technology
Replies: 0
Views: 593

Fight Traffic Jams with Blockchain Technology

Traffic jams are choking cities all around the world, severely affecting economic growth and the health of commuters. Time wasted in traffic congestion costs billions of dollars and afflicts commuters with stress, poor health, and even premature death.

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by JulioPulgar
Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: It’s Time to Switch to Blockchain-Based Email Systems
Replies: 1
Views: 761

It’s Time to Switch to Blockchain-Based Email Systems

Running email systems on Bitcoin’s blockchain technology is becoming increasingly imperative, as current email services are cumbersome and no longer secure. Indeed, email service providers are using obsolete technology that has become too vulnerable to ever-more sophisticated hackers.

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by JulioPulgar
Fri Dec 16, 2016 1:23 am
Forum: In the news
Topic: FX Markets Shrink While Bitcoin Expands
Replies: 0
Views: 559

FX Markets Shrink While Bitcoin Expands

Daily foreign exchange market volumes have shrunk for the first time in 15 years, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Banks are increasingly becoming worried as the BIS, which is owned by central banks, warns them of impending financial stability risks. On the other hand, the ...
by JulioPulgar
Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: How to Build Your Own Bitcoin Exchange
Replies: 1
Views: 736

How to Build Your Own Bitcoin Exchange

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and wish to join a massive technological revolution, you can build your own local Bitcoin exchange. You can build one even if you are not too technically savvy and have limited capital to invest in software and infrastructure.

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by JulioPulgar
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: New Developments in Quantum Computing Impact Bitcoin
Replies: 0
Views: 579

New Developments in Quantum Computing Impact Bitcoin

Quantum computing might be closer than we thought, thanks to a series of newly developed scientific methods. Furthermore, a new implementation of Shor’s algorithm increases the urgency of getting Bitcoin ready for the advent of quantum computing.

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by JulioPulgar
Tue Nov 29, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Legislator Mulls Regulation for Internet of Things
Replies: 0
Views: 605

Legislator Mulls Regulation for Internet of Things

In October, using new techniques and new cyber weapons, attackers disrupted several major websites all over the U.S. As a result, legislators have been hearing calls for regulating the Internet of Things (IoT). In fact, the Chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee has shown an ...
by JulioPulgar
Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: RSK Lab Releases First Bitcoin Smart Contracts Testnet
Replies: 0
Views: 610

RSK Lab Releases First Bitcoin Smart Contracts Testnet

Turmeric is the RSK testnet network that offers developers and business solution creators a fast, decentralized, bitcoin-secured ecosystem to test any smart contract application and tool they can dream of. RSK Lab, a.k.a Rootstock, released Turmeric on 23 November 2016.

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by JulioPulgar
Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Revolutionizing UN and Humanitarian Operations with BitGive’s GiveTrack
Replies: 1
Views: 689

Revolutionizing UN and Humanitarian Operations with BitGive’s GiveTrack

BitGive is a nonprofit organization that has revolutionized philanthropic work through bitcoin and its blockchain technology. Soon BitGive will introduce GiveTrack, a blockchain-based platform that has the potential to dramatically disrupt how international and humanitarian organizations work ...
by JulioPulgar
Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Central Bank of Argentina Calls on the Bitcoin and Blockchain Community
Replies: 1
Views: 853

Central Bank of Argentina Calls on the Bitcoin and Blockchain Community

The Central Bank of Argentina and government representatives have asked the Bitcoin community to join efforts to eradicate financial exclusion, transform the financial industry, promote financial opportunities, and reduce inflation.

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by JulioPulgar
Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: RSK Launches New Testnet ‘Turmeric’
Replies: 0
Views: 704

RSK Launches New Testnet ‘Turmeric’

Turmeric, the Rootstock test network for smart contracts, is now released. Rootstock (RSK) founder Diego Gutierrez and team members launched the platform at the Latin America Bitcoin & Blockchain Conference (laBITconf), on November 4 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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by JulioPulgar
Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Jaxx Partners With Rootstock to Unify the Blockchain Ecosystem
Replies: 0
Views: 689

Jaxx Partners With Rootstock to Unify the Blockchain Ecosystem

Rootstock is now available on seven of Jaxx’s platforms. Anthony Di Iorio, CEO of Jaxx, announced the Rootstock integration at the Latin America Bitcoin and Blockchain Conference (laBITconf), on 5 November, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

https://news.bitcoin.com/jaxx-rootstock ... ecosystem/
by JulioPulgar
Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin and Blockchain Open New Management Frontiers
Replies: 0
Views: 634

Bitcoin and Blockchain Open New Management Frontiers

Bitcoin, the blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies are disrupting everything around us. In particular, they are disrupting the way we manage people and businesses. Furthermore, they are changing management approaches and ...
by JulioPulgar
Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Bitcoin and Its Blockchain Are Driving the Solar Energy Boom
Replies: 0
Views: 723

Bitcoin and Its Blockchain Are Driving the Solar Energy Boom

Bitcoin, blockchain technology and the Internet of Things are dramatically disrupting every industry sector. They’re especially disrupting the energy and utility sector, including the solar energy trading market. Coincidentally, solar energy prices continue to decline, bringing spectacular new ...
by JulioPulgar
Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: How 2016 Nobel Economic Prize Winners Influenced Smart Contracts
Replies: 1
Views: 942

How 2016 Nobel Economic Prize Winners Influenced Smart Contracts

The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 2016 will go to professors Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström, for their transformative work on contract theory. In doing so, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognizes how important contracts are in helping modern society function.

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by JulioPulgar
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: New UN Chief Can Tackle World Problems by Promoting Bitcoin
Replies: 1
Views: 631

New UN Chief Can Tackle World Problems by Promoting Bitcoin

Colossal challenges await Antonio Guterres, the newly appointed United Nations Secretary-General. He must ensure the UN works toward eradicating poverty and achieving world peace, human development, social equity, and justice. Additionally, Guterres needs to promote freedom of Internet access ...
by JulioPulgar
Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: In the news
Topic: Trump Vs Clinton: Bitcoin Illiteracy in 2016 Presidential Election
Replies: 2
Views: 1320

Re: Trump Vs Clinton: Bitcoin Illiteracy in 2016 Presidential Election

Let's see whether at the second Presidential Debate, tonight, candidates will mention Bitcoin or the digital economy.

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