Bittrex, Coinbase and Kraken Set up Crypto Rating Council
The heavy hand of regulators has been stifling the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S. and caused innovators to flock abroad. In a bid to mitigate one aspect of this problem, major players have now created a joint system for rating what constitutes a security token. Also Read: International Crypto Exchange Luno Adds Bitcoin Cash Trading Uniting Against Regulatory Uncertainty A group of digital finance companies has...
Nintendo Takes Down Facebook-Tooled Donkey Kong Remake
If one took a broad overview of the entire history of video gaming, few would dare to argue Nintendo’s legend status over the past several decades. The Japanese company’s games, both old and new, are renowned for their brilliance and enduring characters. Arguably the most iconic is Mario, who first made his appearance as the hero in the timeless 1981 release Donkey Kong. Even today, dangerously close to 40 years on,...
Facebook Blocks Users from Sharing Pirate Bay Links
Ten years ago Facebook reached out to The Pirate Bay, asking the torrent site to remove the ‘share’ button from its site. At the time, the torrent site was at the center of a high profile copyright infringement lawsuit, something the social media network didn’t want to be associated with. Perhaps unsurprisingly, The Pirate Bay wasn’t very cooperative. The request remained unanswered which left Facebook with no...
How to keep your messages private with an open source app
Messaging apps have changed how we communicate. Where would we be today without SMS? Can you imagine returning to a world where near-instant communication is not pervasive? read...
Earning, spending, saving: The currency of influence in open source
The acquisition and application of influence is a vital aspect of any organization. But the manner in which people acquire influence can vary widely. In traditional, hierarchical organizations, for example, someone might acquire influence by virtue of their title or position in a hierarchy. In government organizations, someone might acquire influence by virtue of being elected. On social media, someone might acquire influence through...
