calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoMasterCard CEO doesn’t like cryptocurrencyWell, cryptocurrency doesn't like MasterCard fees either. 1-1 More info, here:calzas (33)in #blockchain • 7 years agoHow blockchain could prevent Equifax-alike situations from happening in the futureGreat article by Michael Mainelli in the Harvard Business Review, advocating in favour of blockchain as an alternative to national identification systems in order to prevent…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoPhishing alert: BitstampNot much to say: Link to the official tweet, here:calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoIt's official: Dubai embraces cryptocurrencyIn an official press release issued by the Government of Dubai , they confirm the launching of emCash , an encrypted digital currency, which UAE residents will be able to…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoFormer Google and Facebook employees start crypto investment firmAnd here it goes: Former employees from big technology firms joining the new cryptocurrency wave. The company is called *Bitwise Asset Management ( and it's being backed by…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years ago"Targeted airdrops" is like Pokemon-GO but with free tokensGatcoin has unveiled a new technology to "lure" cryptolovers into physical spaces. Basically, it seems like Pokemon-GO, but instead of pikachu, you'll be hunting tokens.…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoIs the WCX referral program legit or is it a scam??UPDATE 4 October : Even more people are reporting that either the referral system is not working or the tokens haven't been deposited after buying them. You can see hundreds of…calzas (33)in #bitcoin • 7 years agoBitcoin prices skyrocket to $7200 on Zimbabwean exchangeThis article is definitely worth to read:calzas (33)in #bitcoin • 7 years agoBitcoin trading fraud: Six arrestedIs this what happens with private groups? They tell you to join to beat the market and you end up kidnapped in the truck of a car? They abducted the complainant in his Scorpio…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoMeet 'The Node Pole': Sweden cryptocurrency mineMining companies are looking for cheap electricity places around the world, and Sweden currently enjoys the cheapest data center electricity in Europe. Other giant tech companies…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoWarning: Bitfinex phishing website advertised in GoogleAccording to the official Bitfinex twitter account ( some bad actor is promoting in Google a phishing website of the exchange (see image, below). Here the official comment:calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoBitcoin and the Fintech sector are being scrutinized by Mexican legislatorsAccording to Fortune, it seems Mexico will be joining the club of countries trying to legislate on cryptocurrencies, and a new bill would be unveiled in the Mexican Senate before…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoIs the Pirate Bay’s in-browser cryptocurrency mining actually better than its crappy ads?This may be controversial, but it makes a really good point: " Assuming that user consent is obtained, the issue ultimately boils down to whether internet users would prefer…calzas (33)in #hacking • 7 years agoWarning: CCleaner hacked to distribute malware; Over 2.3 million users infected!Ouch!! "If you have downloaded or updated CCleaner application on your computer between August 15 and September 12 of this year from its official website, then pay…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoThis company has brought cryptocurrency into the real worldThe Huffingtonpostm covering Centra's debit card ICO: "Sam Sharma first got into trading cryptocurrencies three years ago, he was immediately struck with the idea of…calzas (33)in #bitcoin • 7 years agoMajor Chinese bitcoin conference flees to Hong Kong" The Blockchain Global Summit hosted by BitKan , a company specializing in bitcoin trading and services, was set for Sept. 10 in Beijing, but it was postponed just a few days…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoAfrica a guinea pig for the feasibility of digital payment systems"African countries may well be the proving ground for cryptocurrency technology, much as they have been for mobile telecommunication. The term “leapfrog” is popular among…calzas (33)in #bitcoin • 7 years agoWhat Jamie Dimon got wrong about Bitcoin and tulipsInteresting and unexpected perspective by Bloomberg: "Bitcoin values may well collapse the way tulip futures did, either on their own or due to government efforts. But the…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoWificoin lets you buy hotspot access with cryptocurrencyWho said there were no practical applications?! "Here’s how it works. Wificoin first installs its open source operating system onto a Wifi router. When new users try to connect…calzas (33)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoIndia: Government plans its own crypto currencyThe Central Government is considering a proposal to introduce its own crypto currency like bitcoin, reported a leading business daily. The crypto currency will fall in the…