BITCOIN as an alternative to regular currency
CHECK YOUR PIGGYBANKS. Or under the bed, whereever...............
Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft'
34 minutes ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42845505
One of Japan's largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual money in a hacking attack on its network.
And it wasn't me!
Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft'
34 minutes ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42845505
One of Japan's largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual money in a hacking attack on its network.
And it wasn't me!
An ICO called https://www.prodeum.io/ has just disappeared and left the message ‘Penis’ on the site.
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£380m worth today, £350m by tomorrow, £4.50 by the summer.mobius wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2018 3:44 pmCHECK YOUR PIGGYBANKS. Or under the bed, whereever...............
Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft'
34 minutes ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42845505
One of Japan's largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual money in a hacking attack on its network.
And it wasn't me!
Seriously tho can't these 'coins' just be excluded from circulation somehow? I thought they were supposed to be traceable unlike proper money. Isn't that the whole point?
In a world like the one described on the 'Water' thread, whoever thought blockchain was a good idea needs their head testing. It's barely got going and already using over 30Twh of energy.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ ... ty-ireland
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The energy consumption problem only applies to certain blockchains, like bitcoin, based on software that uses a Proof Of Work algorithm: it requires tons of constant computer processing power, hence tons of electricity, to prove that the computer running the software adds something valuable to the network. Real life comparison: a bricklayer needs to works his socks off all day to get rewarded with a paycheck.ShaunWhite wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:44 pmIn a world like the one described on the 'Water' thread, whoever thought blockchain was a good idea needs their head testing. It's barely got going and already using over 30Twh of energy.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ ... ty-ireland
Newer blockchains are based on software that use a Proof Of Stake algorithm, which consumes low/normal amounts of energy. Basically the only thing the computer needs to prove to the network is that its owner believes in the project. It does so by keeping x tokens in a designated wallet. Real life comparison: an investor needs to hold x shares of a company to get rewarded with dividends.
Dunno where to put this one -Chart of the day?; Gambling Guv health warnings?; FOBT?, Bitcoin?
or tax return deadline? If you have shares in Capita, you're gonna have to redo your tax returns.
Gosh! I do so like my GeeGees. Does the stock market have a rule 4?
And as per usual, it wasn't me! Some other bloke did it.
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/li ... iness-live
Capita shares hit 15-year low after shock profits warning - business live
shock profits warning - business live
Major UK outsourcing group stuns City with profits warning, as new CEO admits the company is too complex and freezes its shareholder dividend
10.30am: Shares down 42% at 15-year low
GOOOOD MOOOORNNING VIETNAM!
or tax return deadline? If you have shares in Capita, you're gonna have to redo your tax returns.
Gosh! I do so like my GeeGees. Does the stock market have a rule 4?
And as per usual, it wasn't me! Some other bloke did it.
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/li ... iness-live
Capita shares hit 15-year low after shock profits warning - business live
shock profits warning - business live
Major UK outsourcing group stuns City with profits warning, as new CEO admits the company is too complex and freezes its shareholder dividend
10.30am: Shares down 42% at 15-year low
GOOOOD MOOOORNNING VIETNAM!
Nasty, I interviewed there not long ago, glad I didn't take it furthermobius wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:13 amDunno where to put this one -Chart of the day?; Gambling Guv health warnings?; FOBT?, Bitcoin?
or tax return deadline? If you have shares in Capita, you're gonna have to redo your tax returns.
Gosh! I do so like my GeeGees. Does the stock market have a rule 4?
And as per usual, it wasn't me! Some other bloke did it.
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/li ... iness-live
Capita shares hit 15-year low after shock profits warning - business live
shock profits warning - business live
Major UK outsourcing group stuns City with profits warning, as new CEO admits the company is too complex and freezes its shareholder dividend
10.30am: Shares down 42% at 15-year low
GOOOOD MOOOORNNING VIETNAM!
10K psychological barrier breached as Bitcoin falls. Panic selling now as Bitcoin in a terrifying plunge...every-one wants out but no one to sell to
https://www.coindesk.com/price/
https://www.coindesk.com/price/
Your call back in Dec was spot onZenyatta wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:58 am10K psychological barrier breached as Bitcoin falls. Panic selling now as Bitcoin in a terrifying plunge...every-one wants out but no one to sell to
https://www.coindesk.com/price/