Fed Chair: Bitcoin’s Popularity Unrelated to Central Bank Policy
US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen said the popularity of bitcoin doesn’t relate to the public’s perception of its monetary policy.
Update on BitNation’s Syrian Refugee Relief Efforts Using Blockchain
The Syrian refugee crisis in several parts of Europe has been going on for months, as tensions in the country continue to escalate. While some European nations have pledged to accept thousands of refugees, border countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan are approaching “a dangerous saturation point” according to the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and […]
Understanding the educational aspect of Bitcoin
The post Understanding the educational aspect of Bitcoin appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. When we look back into the past, the one thing that clearly seems to stand out is the fact that all revolutions and major changes that the world has seen were mostly encouraged by young people passionate about a cause and willing to fight for it. […]
Here’s what you’ve missed in the past week (September 28 – October 4)
The post Here’s what you’ve missed in the past week (September 28 – October 4) appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Each week we gather the top stories, memes and personal posts from around the media (traditional and social) and deliver them to you in an appealing format. To stay updated subscribe to our newsletter and […]
Dutch National Police Set Sights on Blockchain-Based Cloud Services
The Dutch National Police have taken an interest in Blockchain-based cloud services. A presentation given over the summer reveals a new focus on Storj and Filecoin. Members of the Dutch National Police and UNIJURIS gave a presentation in July titled “Technical and Legal Challenges of Criminal Law Enforcement in the Digital Age .” This is […]
WEF Survey Predicts Bitcoin ‘Tipping Point’ Happening By 2027
A survey by the World Economic Forum says the tipping point for bitcoin and blockchain adoption will happen by the year 2025. The majority of 800 executives and experts surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) put the 6-year-old currency bitcoin, as well as the underlying blockchain technology, 10 percent of the world’s Gross Domestic […]
How the Hunt for Satoshi Turned Dorian Nakamoto’s Life Upside Down: the Inside Story
Once More for Posterity: Dorian Nakamoto Explains Why He Is Not the Mastermind Behind the World’s Most Popular Digital Currency Approaching the home that Dorian Nakamoto shares with his 93-year-old mother in the small Los Angeles County suburb of Temple City, one beholds a posted note under the doorbell declaring, “Private property: No solicitors or […]
Bitcoin Extortion Plot Executed on Russian Banks
At the present time, Russia and bitcoin seem to go together like peanut butter and cottage cheese. It’s not exactly the most wholesome-sounding combination, and right away, our imaginations begin to run rampant. What exactly would such a concoction look like? Even worse, what would it taste like? It’s no secret that Russia has not […]
World Economic Forum Survey — Bitcoin to Reach the Tipping Point by 2027
Introduced in 2009, Bitcoin adoption has gradually increased across the world. However, the levels of adoption hasn’t reached the threshold numbers to reach mainstream yet. In order to enter mainstream economy, the bitcoin user base has to touch the threshold level. According to a recent survey conducted by the World Economic Forum, bitcoin will reach […]
Jakob de Haan on Dutch Central Bank and Bitcoin
‘Bitcoin is the future of global economy’ is the mantra for many bitcoin enthusiasts. The potential of bitcoin as a global currency, replacing existing fiat currencies has been widely covered by many publications, including NewsBTC. Considering the scenario, many people are automatically led to believe that the Central Banks and governments are opposed to this […]