Giulio Prisco

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Bitcoin Could Prevent Future Economic Catastrophes in Greece and Worldwide

European leaders announced Monday morning that they had reached a deal meant to resolve Greece’s debt crisis, The New York Timesreports. The new bailout for Greece would involve both “serious...

Nasdaq Dives Deeper into Bitcoin Research and Blockchain Partnerships

In May, Bitcoin Magazinereported that the leading stock exchange Nasdaq would begin experimenting with the blockchain technology that powers Bitcoin. In June, Nasdaq announced a partnership with San Francisco-based Bitcoin API startup Chain...

As Grexit Looms, Greek Island Begins Testing Blockchain-Based Parallel Currency

Perhaps a blockchain-based parallel currency could provide a solution to the Greek crisis and be an alternative for Greece, Forbesreports. Lee Gibson-Grant, founder of U.K.-based digital currency consultancy Coinstructors, recently met with the...

Is Bitcoin Unsustainable, and How Can It Be Made Sustainable?

“Bitcoin Is Unsustainable,” claims the title of a provocative essay by Motherboard contributor Christopher Malmo that has spurred considerable debate. Malmo’s central thesis is that Bitcoin uses way too much...

Coin Center Praises California’s Updated Draft for Digital Currency Legislation

Earlier this year Bitcoin policy think tank Coin Center claimed the role of interface to policymakers and regulators, with the publication of a framework for state digital currency regulation. On March 27, Coin...

Equity Crowdfunding Platform Bnk to the Future Passes the $10 Million Invested Mark

In June, Bitcoin Magazinereported that Bitcoin investment fund Bitcoin Capital raised more than $1 million on the equity crowdfunding platform Bnk To The Future. Bitcoin Capital, a high-risk, high-return fund, is run by...

Spartan Route Offers Invoicing and Bitcoin Payment Service to Greek Businesses

Earlier this week, Greece became the first developed nation ever to default on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Negotiations with the European Union (EU) and the IMF are stalling, and Greek...

The Blockchain Could Make Existing Securities Industry Players Redundant, Says BNP Paribas Analyst

Writing on Quintessence, the financial magazine of BNP Paribas, financial securities research analyst Johann Palychata analyzes the possible impact and future implications of the blockchain for securities markets. He believes that Bitcoin...

The Greeks Vote NO, Setting Stage for Possible Parallel Currency and Eurozone Exit

Greek voters have issued a surprisingly loud and clear statement of support to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, and defiance to European authorities and the International Monetary Fund.In the...

Internet Activists Ridicule PM Cameron’s Plan to Ban Strong Encryption in the UK

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that his government intends to ban strong encryption, UK’s leading political news website politics.co.ukreports.In reply to Tory Member of Parliament Henry Bellingham, who asked...

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