COVID-19 pandemic

Disney Moves Toward the Metaverse With Approved US Patent to Create a ‘Virtual-World Simulator’

Source Node: https://news.bitcoin.com/disney-moves-toward-metaverse-with-approved-us-patent-to-create-a-virtual-world-simulator/
Time Stamp: January 10, 2022 4:30 PM - Modified On: January 10, 2022 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

A recently discovered patent shows the American multinational entertainment and media conglomerate, Walt Disney Company, was approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a “virtual-world simulator” patent. The simulator is composed of a “three-dimensional (3D) map of the geometry of the real-world venue.” Disney’s Virtual-World Simulator Patent Follows Bob Chapek’s Discussion About the Disney Metaverse Disney’s interest in the metaverse and blockchain technology has been showing recently as a recent patent approved at the end of December reveals the entertainment giant filed for a “virtual-world simulator”

South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto

Source Node: https://www.bitcoinnewsminer.com/south-african-university-professor-urges-country-to-finalize-cryptocurrency-policy-warns-against-resisting-crypto/
Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 1:38 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African authorities that the continued efforts to stifle cryptocurrencies will not achieve the intended objectives. He adds that regulators must learn from history that violently opposing an emerging innovation will not kill it. He explained: Technology has prevailed against violent and regulatory opposition. During the

South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto

Source Node: https://news.bitcoin.com/south-african-university-professor-urges-country-to-finalize-cryptocurrency-policy-warns-against-resisting-crypto/
Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 12:30 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African authorities that the continued efforts to stifle cryptocurrencies will not achieve the intended objectives. He adds that regulators must learn from history that violently opposing an emerging innovation will not kill it. He explained: Technology has prevailed against violent and regulatory opposition. During the

Cuba agrees to regulate, recognize cryptos citing ‘socio-economic interest’

Source Node: https://ambcrypto.com/cuba-agrees-to-regulate-recognize-cryptos-citing-socio-economic-interest/
Time Stamp: August 27, 2021 7:30 PM - Modified On: August 27, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Two weeks ahead of El Salvador’s official adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, another Latin American nation has decided to officiate the use of cryptocurrencies. According to recent reports, the Cuban government has said that it wants to “recognize and regulate” the use of digital assets in the nation. A resolution was published in the nation’s Official Gazette today, one which revealed that the Cuban Central Bank will soon be implementing rules for the use of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, it will also be determining the licensing requirements for crypto-service providers within

The Effect of Coronavirus on the Cryptocurrency Market

Source Node: https://coinrabbit.io/blog/the-effect-of-coronavirus-on-the-cryptocurrency-market/
Time Stamp: December 30, 2020 5:58 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

The year 2020, has been greatly eventful. From threats of a world war, to increased terrorist attacks. A biography on the life of the year 2020, would not only be a bestseller but also an excellent read. However the most significant single event of this year is and has been the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, at its global takeover. From a regular virus, one that was once considered to be not worse than a cold flu, to transition into a global pandemic outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of

VeChain Forms New Partnership with Grant Thornton to Push Adoption

Source Node: https://beincrypto.com/vechain-forms-new-partnership-with-grant-thornton-to-push-adoption/
Time Stamp: August 19, 2020 4:56 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

The VeChain Foundation has partnered with Grant Thornton Cyprus, an accounting firm, opening the door to “thousands” of adoption opportunities. VeChain uses its blockchain mainly to provide RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). This can be used as part of an internet of things framework, supply-chain planning, and also to determine the provenance of unique goods. The firm has an in-house development team that caters to larger businesses and hopes to be the go-to company for enterprise blockchain needs. In bittersweet news, it sees the COVID-19 pandemic as a sign of urgency

Turkey Residents Panicking Over Massive Inflation

Source Node: https://cointelegraph.com/news/turkey-residents-panicking-over-massive-inflation
Time Stamp: August 19, 2020 1:13 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Rampant inflation is affecting Turkish residents’ confidence in the nation’s lira fiat currency. According to a Reuters report on Aug. 14, locals are dumping lira, converting it to dollars and buying gold. Even with market interventions and reassuring stories about monetary stability coming from the government, the locals’ faith in the lira is on a downward trajectory. Inflation is currently at 11.8% and has overtaken the amount of interest offered for savings at banks. One resident was quoted as saying he had bought gold as a safe-haven asset:“I think it is the best investment

Blockchain-Backed Social Media Brings More Choice for Users

Source Node: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-backed-social-media-brings-more-choice-for-users
Time Stamp: August 16, 2020 10:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

As people continue to rethink topics like technology development, economic measures and freedom of speech because of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockchain has now emerged as a solution for many issues. Iva Wisher, co-founder of Ignite, a decentralized microblogging platform, said blockchain may also be a solution against state-sponsored censorship in today’s pandemic-related new normal. During an interview with Cointelegraph, Wisher clarified that in general, freedom of speech means a “possibility to express any opinion, even an unpopular one, unless this opinion is not a call to violence.”The blockchain technology then could

Cryptocurrency News Roundup for August 14, 2020

Source Node: https://beincrypto.com/cryptocurrency-news-roundup-for-august-14-2020/
Time Stamp: August 14, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

In a polarising move that has drawn mixed reaction from the company’s user-base, cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced today that it’s making KYC verification mandatory on the platform. The noises surrounding the move are hardly surprising given that privacy and easy-registration were two of the primary factors that contributed to the exchange’s growing popularity. Some BitMEX users are, however, in favor of the decision as it may help the exchange improve its security and appeal to would-be customers. All said and done, the u-turn into a conventional exchange underlines the impact

Gold’s Sharp Rebound After Rout Hints Bitcoin En Route to $12K

Source Node: https://bitcoinist.com/golds-sharp-rebound-after-rout-hints-bitcoin-en-route-to-12k/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golds-sharp-rebound-after-rout-hints-bitcoin-en-route-to-12k
Time Stamp: August 13, 2020 2:01 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Gold’s sharp rebound after logging its biggest plunge in 7 years left Bitcoin (Symbol: BTCUSD) in a comfortable space. The benchmark cryptocurrency seemingly copied the precious metal’s retracement moves during the Wednesday session. At one point in time, it was trading at $11,148 (data from Coinbase), down 7.76 percent from its weekly top. But it bounced back ahead of the New York session, rising about 4.54 percent from its intraday low. The same happened to gold (Symbol: XAUUSD). The metal plunged by more than 10 percent from its record high

Boom! Kraken Predicts Imminent Bitcoin Price Rally of Up to 200%

Source Node: https://cointelegraph.com/news/boom-kraken-predicts-imminent-bitcoin-price-rally-of-up-to-200
Time Stamp: August 13, 2020 1:33 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

Major U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken has released a report predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) will rally by between 50% and 200% in the coming months.The report notes that Bitcoin posted a 21-month low for volatility on July 24 of just 23%, and stated that BTC’s 12 historic volatility lows (of between 15% and 30%) have typically been followed by a rally of 140% on average.With August usually the third-most volatile month for BTC price fluctuations, Kraken is predicting that upward momentum produced by Bitcoin at the end of July will continue

China: Loudi City Mayor Promotes Blockchain to Fight Crime

Source Node: https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-loudi-city-mayor-promotes-blockchain-to-fight-crime
Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 6:21 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
Source Cluster:
Republished By Plato

The mayor of Loudi, a city in China’s Hunan province, has characterized blockchain technology as a powerful “weapon” that can effectively tackle crime.At a meeting of Loudi’s Municipal Public Security Bureau on Aug. 10, Mayor Yang Yiwen responded to reports on the progress of a trial blockchain project that is currently being conducted by the bureau and a local technology firm. The project combines blockchain technology with multi-party computing and big data to improve trusted data exchange and information traceability across a collaborative network. This network unites telecommunication network operators, banks and