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First Peer-Reviewed Academic Bitcoin Journal, Ledger, Launches and Issues Call for Papers

Ledger, a new peer-reviewed scholarly journal, will publish full-length original research articles on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, as well as any relevant intersections with mathematics, computer science, engineering, law and economics.  Ledger will be published online on a quarterly basis by the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, as an open-access journal. “The journal Ledger invites […]

CryptoVoter Brings Decentralized Voting To Bitcoin; On Oct. 23, Vote To Increase The Block Size

A decentralized, open-source voting platform called CryptoVoter allows bitcoin holders to vote on bitcoin development issues. The value of each voter’s vote is proportional to how much bitcoin they own, making the system similar to a shareholder referendum. Introduced by startup Lewes, Del.-based Blockchain Innovation Labs Inc., the CryptoVoter uses the block chain to cast […]

According to Google Bitcoin is Dead

Ever typed ‘Bitcoin’ into Google? Chances are you had some specific questions you wanted answered. CCN has learned that Google offers some interesting suggestions after typing ‘Bitcoin is’ into the Google search bar through their auto-complete function. When you click enter and search Google’s first auto-complete suggestion, “bitcoin is dead,”  numerous articles – and even […]

Rebit’s Bitcoin Solutions Targets the $2 Billion Canada-to-Philippines Remittance Market

Universal bitcoin company Satoshi Citadel Industries’ Rebit.ph has partnered with California-based global transaction network and money transfer platform ZipZap to enable Filipino expat workers in Canada to send money back to the Philippines using the ZipZap payment application. Filipino workers spend around USD$2 billion in transaction and conversion fees when sending money back to their […]

Bitcoin Price Below Support

Bitcoin price had fallen to new lows accompanied by indicator divergence and we now see the consolidation below support that allows us to build a short position. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3 hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now and receive a $29 discount using the […]

Adam Back on the Risks of Benevolent Dictatorship in Bitcoin

The idea of a benevolent dictator for Bitcoin has become a topic of conversation throughout the community lately due to Mike Hearn’s role as the final authority for changes in Bitcoin XT. Although it should be made clear that Hearn is able to dictate only policy for that particular implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, some […]

The UK Government and IBM Support and Fund Innovate Finance’s Blockchain Lab

In August Bitcoin Magazine reported that the”Innovate Finance Manifesto: 2020,” released by Innovate Finance, an organization focused on promoting U.K. leadership in digital fintech, was praised by British Prime Minister David Cameron. “This government wants the U.K. to be the leading fintech center in the world. That’s why, at the Summer Budget, we appointed a […]