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ForkLog 25 18.08.2020

Ricardo Späni: Most DeFi Projects Lack Genuine Decentralisation

Many projects in the hype-fuelled sector of decentralized finance (DeFi) are indeed pursuing noble goals, but the problem is that their founders cannot offer true decentralisation. This is the view of Ricardo ‘Fluffypony’ Späni, a Monero maintainer and co‑founder of the Tari project.

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ForkLog 24 17.08.2020

Morgan Creek Digital: Buffett Bought Gold, Will Buy Bitcoin Later

Legendary investor Warren Buffett will ultimately add bitcoin to the investment portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway, which he leads. The Morgan Creek Digital co-founder Jason Williams is convinced of this.

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ForkLog 18 17.08.2020

Former head of the largest US insurer bets on Bitcoin

The former head of Prudential Financial, the largest insurer in the United States, George Ball, classified Bitcoin as a defensive asset and urged traders and investors to pay attention. He spoke in an interview with Reuters.

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ForkLog 9 14.08.2020

Experts: Facebook Pay launched in Russia and Ukraine will not compete with cryptocurrencies

Facebook launched the Facebook Pay service in Russia and Ukraine without a prior announcement, according to users. It is currently available in a limited rollout.

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ForkLog 23 14.08.2020

Nasdaq-listed MicroStrategy CEO who invested $250m in Bitcoin predicted Bitcoin’s demise.

The Nasdaq-listed MicroStrategy CEO predicted Bitcoin's demise seven years ago. This week, his firm invested $250 million in the cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 23 11.08.2020

Experts on Russia’s Bitcoin-transaction-tracking system: authorities reinvent the wheel yet again

Experts say it would be more sensible to study existing analogues rather than build a domestic system for tracking cryptocurrency transactions.

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ForkLog 23 10.08.2020

Opinion: China Will Lose Its Dominance in Bitcoin Mining

Casa's chief technology officer Jameson Lopp laid out arguments for a possible loss of China's leadership in cryptocurrency mining, including cheaper electricity and the organisation of chip production outside Asia.

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ForkLog 17 05.08.2020

Opinion: The imperfect DFA law is better than no regulation

The Law on Digital Financial Assets ('DFA Law') is imperfect, but the very emergence of regulation in the field of digital assets is progress. This conclusion was reached by participants in the online discussion 'DFAs in Practice', organized by Waves Enterprise.

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ForkLog 15 03.08.2020

Opinion: Ban on anonymous replenishment of electronic wallets will not affect Russia’s P2P market

On August 3, amendments to the law 'On the National Payment System' came into force in Russia, restricting cash top-ups to electronic wallets.

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ForkLog 13 02.08.2020

Cameron Winklevoss: not owning Bitcoin is like not buying Amazon stock in the 2000s

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, said that not owning Bitcoin today is a bigger investment mistake than not investing in tech companies in the early 2000s.

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ForkLog 47 02.08.2020

Max Keiser predicts Bitcoin to rise to $28 000

The renowned Bitcoin enthusiast and television host Max Keiser expects the price of the leading cryptocurrency to rise to $28 000 soon.

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ForkLog 15 29.07.2020

Vitalik Buterin: Many Underestimate the Risks of Smart Contracts in the DeFi Ecosystem

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, says many participants in the DeFi market underestimate the risks associated with smart contracts. He said this on the Unchained podcast.

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