Dutch Columnist: Bitcoin Destabilizes the Economy and Undermines Banks
Dec04

Dutch Columnist: Bitcoin Destabilizes the Economy and Undermines Banks

A Dutch columnist has come under flak for urging readers to sell their bitcoins because they’re “dangerous”. In a widely shared op-ed, the writer asserts that “bitcrash” is dangerous because it has no financial institution to monitor it and is a menace to the economy. The article has sparked intense debate as to whether it is satire or merely the latest case of bitcoin scaremongering. See...

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Blockchain-Based Digital Art – Passing Fad or the Next Big Thing?
Dec04

Blockchain-Based Digital Art – Passing Fad or the Next Big Thing?

Two words: Crypto Kitties. Last week’s feel-good story, infused with the perfect blend of cute, kitsch, and crazy, was all about “breedable digital babies” – virtual cats which exist on the ethereum network. Their viral success – and that of similar projects such as rare pepe blockchain cards – are innovative instances of digital art. Could collectibles with built-in digital scarcity be the future...

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Localbitcoins Markets Set Record Trading Volume
Dec04

Localbitcoins Markets Set Record Trading Volume

In recent weeks, numerous countries have set record highs for trading volume on Localbitcoins. The spike in volume can be attributed to the surpassing of the significant $10,000 USD milestone – which has likely comprised the catalyst for an influx in new crypto investors, as well as profit taking on the part of many seasoned traders. Also Read:Japan Increases Lead – Approves Another Four New Cryptocurrency Exchanges...

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Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week on BitTorrent – 12/03/17
Dec04

Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week on BitTorrent – 12/03/17

This week we have three newcomers in our chart. Kingsman: The Golden Circle is the most downloaded movie again. The data for our weekly download chart is estimated by TorrentFreak, and is for informational and educational reference only. All the movies in the list are Web-DL/Webrip/HDRip/BDrip/DVDrip unless stated otherwise. RSS feed for the weekly movie download chart. This week’s most downloaded movies are: Movie Rank Rank...

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Digital Rights Groups Warn Against Copyright “Parking Tickets” Bill
Dec04

Digital Rights Groups Warn Against Copyright “Parking Tickets” Bill

Nearly five years ago, US lawmakers agreed to carry out a comprehensive review of United States copyright law. In the following years, the House Judiciary Committee held dozens of hearings on various topics, from DMCA reform and fair use exemptions to the possibility of a small claims court for copyright offenses. While many of the topics never got far beyond the discussion stage, there’s now a new bill on the table that...

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