Bitcoin Magazine, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The block-size limit debate has dominated Bitcoin blogs, forums, chat rooms and meet-ups for months on end, while many of Bitcoin’s brightest minds are gathering in Montreal to discuss the issue face-to-face at the Scaling Bitcoin Workshop this weekend. So far, however, the two sides of the debate have made little progress coming to a consensus. At least for some part, this seems to result from a difference of visions – visions that are based on a different set of priorities. One of these visions – represented by Bitcoin XT developers Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn – is straightforward and clear. For Bitcoin to succeed, they believe it needs to grow, preferably fast. And for Bitcoin to grow fast, it […] The post The Decentralist Perspective, or Why Bitcoin Might Need Small Blocks appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The bitcoin price chart has been sluggish with trade volume gradually decreasing during the past several weeks. The ever-present prospect of a potential price rally motivates most bitcoin speculators to continue hoping despite a protracted bear market. 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 code CCN29. Bitcoin Price Analysis Time of analysis: 15h20 UTC Bitstamp 1-Hour Chart From the analysis pages of xbt.social, earlier today: We're finally seeing the 1-day moving averages consolidation that was discussed in Long-Term analysis […] The post Bitcoin Price Wiling Away Time appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |
TechCrunch, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST
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CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Major funding rounds dominated the headlines this week, which saw industry startups raise $45m in new venture funding. |
Forbes, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Anyone looking at Apple's event on September 9th will have seen the near-future of smartphones being defined by Tim Cook. Apple may not be winning the market share battle against its Android powered competitors, but the presentation of the technology and the decisions behind their adoption in Apple's latest hardware will be echoed throughout the market, and force every Android manufacturer to go on defense. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST One of the foremost computer science and engineering schools, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranked at the very end of 485 colleges and universities analyzed and graded for IT security risks in a security benchmarking study. The post MIT Triumphs as the Most Insecure University in the US, Study Reveals appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The British monarchy is richer than ever. Queen Elizabeth became the longest serving royal ever on September 9 after 63 years on the throne. Reuters found that the British monarchy has benefitted from an increase in house and land prices especially in the wake of the 2007 global financial crisis. The queen has made headlines by using thrifty space heaters to keep her "chilly" palaces warm. In recent days, however, she has made headlines for a different reason: her family's vast wealth after years on the throne. According to spokespeople, the queen is actually thrifty, owning little more than a […] The post British Monarchy is Richer Than Ever appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |
Engadget, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST
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