Tuesday, 31 March 2020

ANU fellow Scott Chamberlain believes blockchain technology can help ordinary people avoid the “middlemen and gatekeepers” of the legal profession



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Australian Uni Partners With Ripple on Blockchain Law Courses

Stringent rules for crypto in Japan will benefit new players in the end according to a new report



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Strict Japanese Crypto Laws Discourage Foreign Exchanges … For Now

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

Ethereum and Blockstream’s leaders weighed into a debate sparked by economist Jeffrey Tucker, who claimed the BTC price is lower than it should be due to issues with scaling



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Economist Jeffrey Tucker: ‘Can You Imagine BTC Price If It Had Scaled?’

Proof of Stake Vs. Proof of Work is one of crypto’s longest running debates. We take an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of both, with this first part focusing on economic inequality



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Proof of Stake Vs. Proof of Work: Which One Is ‘Fairer’?

Meld Gold hopes to create a more efficient marketplace for gold trading using blockchain technology



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Australian Startup Offers New Spin on Tokenized Gold Trading

It's far from being the most important source of human suffering. But the rapid spread of boredom across the world is a crisis of its own.

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This Pandemic Is Perilously Boring

Gary Kobinger says a vaccine targeting groups like the elderly could be ready in less than a year, and control measures are slowing the disease's spread.

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A Creator of the Ebola Vaccine Has Hope for Slowing Covid-19

Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone - but the pandemic is changing that.

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Coronavirus: World leaders' posts deleted over fake news

As health care workers prepare for surges of Covid-19 patients, they must grapple with the ethics of rationing critical medical gear.

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In Crowded Hospitals, Who Will Get Life-Saving Equipment?

Yes, everyone is hungry for information about the pandemic. But media's ability to monetize that readership is dissolving. Time for policymakers to act.

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People Read a Lot of Covid News—but It Won't Save the Media

BC Group revealed that its OSL digital assets trading platform had been its largest 2019 earner, accounting for 44% of the Group’s revenues — up from just 6% in 2018



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Institution-Focused Crypto Trading Platform Reports 737% Revenue Increase in 2019


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Coronavirus Ended the Screen-Time Debate. Screens Won.

The study of the surreal has mostly concerned Dali's paintings and Kafka’s writings. But there are psychological reasons why every day seems so otherworldly.

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Why Life During a Pandemic Feels So Surreal

Stay calm. Here's our guide to what symptoms you should look out for, and how to respond if you've been exposed.

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Covid-19 Symptoms: What to Do If You Might Have It

A reported ban on sales to Huawei of chips made with American equipment might intensify China's drive to develop its own chip industry.

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The Newest US Sanctions on China's Huawei Could Backfire

Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishburne post public service announcements.

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Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice

Major car manufacturer BMW Group is moving forward with a blockchain solution for managing complex supply chains



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BMW’s Blockchain Solution for Supply Chains to Roll Out in 2020

The SEC describes Telegram’s request as “legally meritless,” arguing that the ruling unambiguously applies to “any person or entity”



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SEC Claims Telegram Injunction Applies to ‘Any Person or Entity’

Voatz’s bug bounty program has been booted from HackerOne, ostensibly because Voatz reported a researcher to the FBI



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Voatz Bug Bounty Kicked Off of HackerOne Platform

Facebook and other tech companies sent workers home to protect them from the coronavirus. That

As tech firms send workers home, it's creating new challenges over how to handle harmful content, including dangerous health claims. So Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are bringing in the machines.

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Facebook, YouTube Warn Of More Mistakes As Machines Replace Moderators

Bitcoin gears up for what is traditionally its most lucrative quarter as coronavirus losses almost reach single figures



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Bitcoin Starts Strongest Quarter Q2 With Price Down Just 10% YTD

Civic Wallet offers “FDIC-like insurance” for crypto for up to $1M, underwritten by Lloyds of London



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Civic Wallet Now Offers $1M ‘FDIC-Like Insurance’ for Crypto

Coinbase saw a six-fold increase in Bitcoin volume during the March 12 crypto market meltdown as most traders moved in to buy the dip



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Coinbase Reports Record Bitcoin Buying Amid March 12 Crash

Monday, 30 March 2020

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

Following their acquisition of BxB, crypto exchange Binance announced they would launch a new crypto-to-crypto exchange for South Korea.



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Binance to Launch Crypto Exchange Supporting KRW-Backed Stablecoin

Traders expect Bitcoin price to struggle in flipping $6,600 from resistance to support but a more meaningful milestone awaits at $6,900



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Bitcoin & Stocks Rise as US Economy Grinds to a Halt — Furloughs Soar

The deadline for the plan to honor rehabilitation claims by now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox was pushed to July 1



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Tokyo District Court Extends Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Plan Deadline

Kleiman’s legal team is trying every possible way to serve Jimmy Nguyen a subpoena for a deposition in the case against Craig Wright



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Kleiman Estate Calls on Former nChain CEO for Deposition in Craig Wright Case

Workers want more compensation and better protection against illness from companies that don't consider them employees.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic Aggravates Disputes Around Gig Work

The offering saw Solana raise $1.76 million from 8 million tokens that were sold via Dutch auction for between $0.23 and $0.25



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Crypto ‘Dutch Auctions’ Show Promise After $1.76M Offering Sells Out

The low is in for Bitcoin after $3,700 crash, Tone Vays has said as he dispels fears of lower lows



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Bitcoin Price ‘Likely’ Bottomed in $3.7K BitMEX Crash, Says Tone Vays

The watercooler comes to you.

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Today's Cartoon: Watercooler Talk

Epidemiologists are using complex models to help policymakers get ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the leap from equations to decisions is a long one.

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The Mathematics of Predicting the Course of the Coronavirus

Bus and train systems are trimming schedules amid plummeting ridership and mounting losses. But riders are being forced to choose between health and financial security.

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Public Transit Cuts Hurt 'Essential' Workers Who Need It Most

Major Chinese courier service SF Express is turning to blockchain to bolster its logistics resilience during the COVID-19 outbreak



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China’s 2nd-Largest Courier Using Blockchain to Deliver Key Supplies Amid Pandemic

Facebook says it will give $25 million to aid U.S. and Canadian local newspapers and sites. It promises to spend $75 million in ads to pour money into newsrooms ailing financially from Coronavirus.



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Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

Santander Mexico will support the banking group’s Ripple-powered international payments system One Pay FX in 2020



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Santander to Extend Ripple-Powered Payments Solution to Mexico This Year

Bitcoin bounces back after signs of weakness result in a brief trip below $5,900



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Bitcoin Price Reclaims $6K as Traders Eye New BTC Futures Gap Above

Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections.

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Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic

Workers from Amazon and Instacart are planning to go on strike. They're asking their companies to do more to keep them safe during the coronavirus outbreak.



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Instacart, Amazon Workers Plan To Strike Over Safety Concerns

A large number of the workforce is staying home during the coronavirus. Alexander Urbelis, hacker-turned-information-security attorney, says the remote working environment is a hacker's paradise.

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Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks

“If YOU are worried about the coronavirus, YOU should self isolate. Leave the rest of us alone,” protests Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver



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Roger Ver Apparently Unconcerned About Coronavirus

Software consulting firm Optimum has partnered with EEA founding member BlockApps to develop blockchain solutions for tracking energy usage



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BlockApps and Optimum Plan to Track Energy Usage on the Blockchain

The team behind the high-profile EOS New York Block Producer has been hired by EOSIO developer Block.one



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Block.one Hires Team Behind Prominent Block Producer EOS New York

Sunday, 29 March 2020

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Starting on April 1, blockchain developer ConsenSys will allow Tokyo-based Hitachi Solutions to sell Ethereum-based PegaSys Plus in Japan



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ConsenSys Partnering with Hitachi for PegaSys Plus Sales in Japan

Coinbase Commerce, the retail arm of the crypto exchange, finally exceeded $200 million in transactions since its launch two years ago



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Coinbase’s Retail Payment Portal Passed $200 Million in Transactions

Crypto companies are finding new ways promote social distancing in the fight against COVID-19



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AR Crypto Game Makes an Impact on Social Distancing

The Dutch government will embrace blockchain as tech firms donate technology and services to the fight against coronavirus



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Dutch Govt to Embrace Blockchain in Fight Against Pandemic

A voting Dapp built by the students of Malta University comprises the first live implementation of Vodafone’s digital identity platform



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University Students Harness Blockchain for Elections Amid Lockdown

An NFT-powered collectible card game launching in April is set to comprise the first gaming experience built on the Tezos network



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First Game Built on Tezos Blockchain Preparing for Alpha Launch

Book Review - CoinGecko’s ‘How to DeFi’. A great guide for beginners wanting to understand more about Decentralized Finance



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Book Review - CoinGecko’s ‘How to DeFi’

Several top performers are showing signs of demand at lower levels. They are likely to confirm a bottom within the next few days



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Top 5 Cryptos This Week (Mar 29): CRO, XMR, XRP, ADA, XLM

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

New data suggests that a ‘flippening’ in which DeFi transactions overtake ETH transfers may be soon on the horizon for Ethereum



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DeFi Cannibalizes Ethereum Block Space

Bitcoin rallied 80% without any government intervention so shouldn’t we be bullish on BTC price right now?



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Bitcoin Rallied 80% Without Any Gov’t Bailout: Time to Get Bullish?

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo and CFTC FinTech expert Gorfine talk new digital dollar initiative with Cointelegraph



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Cointelegraph Exclusive: Former CFTC Chair Looks to Digital Dollar Beyond COVID-19 Stimulus

Now that folks are sheltering in place, they're spending a lot more time online—talking about being sheltered in place.

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Collective Cabin Fever Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The French repurpose a high-speed TGV to ferry coronavirus patients,  while engineers and automakers step up to help those on the medical front line.

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A Hospital Train, DIY Face Shields, and More Car News This Week

Beta Technologies' prototype helipad and base station for electric air taxis could also help route emergency supplies in a crisis.

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A Rest Stop Where Flying Cars Can Recharge

A tiny seaweed fossil from a billion years ago may help scientists understand how the first plants came ashore and evolved for life on land.

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Where Did Plants Come From? This Ancient Algae Offers Clues

How to provide privacy services in the age of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and crypto?



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What Will Be the Early Privacy Impact of Secure Multiparty Computation?

Millions of people are staying inside for the indefinite future. Here are a few apps to help you socialize, exercise, and meditate from your own home.

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14 Apps and Tools to Stave Off Cabin Fever

US companies have shifted production overseas, especially to China. We got cheaper products. But now we can't make vital health care supplies.

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How Decades of Offshoring Led to a Mask Shortage in a Pandemic

No commitments\! No commutes\! No cares\! Admit it: The coronavirus apocalypse is actually kind of fun for you.

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This Is the ‘Cozy Catastrophe’ Americans Have Always Wanted

Felix Quintana

Multidisciplinary artist Felix Quintana created honest portraits of South Central Los Angeles' people and urban landscape with the help of archived images.

(Image credit: Felix Quintana)



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An LA Native Drives Us Through His Hometown — Using Google Street View

Algorand wants both healthy and sick people to fill out its survey, and to update on their condition to generate a database



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Algorand Launches Blockchain-Based Global Coronavirus Survey

Big tech and blockchain — how do the world’s biggest firms compare?



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Big Tech in Blockchain: Comparing IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google and More

With efforts to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus now in full swing, a number of prominent crypto firms are also taking part



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Global Crypto Community Comes Out in Full Force Against Coronavirus

Saturday, 28 March 2020

The malicious QR code generators are hosted on the same servers as a network of “Bitcoin transaction accelerators” that have stolen 17.6 BTC



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Network of Fake Bitcoin QR Code Generators Stole $45,000 in March

The popularity of video conferencing amid the pandemic led to mistakenly spiking Zoom Technologies’ shares by 700%



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Ethereum-Based Social Video Network Integrates Zoom for Live Streaming

Medici Ventures has announced that GrainChain will migrate from Hyperledger Fabric to Symbiont’s Assembly blockchain



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Overstock Plots Global Expansion for Blockchain-Based Agritech Platform