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JP Morgan claims big institutions are hot for its (non-)cryptocurrency

Jun25
by on June 25, 2019 at 12:41 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Despite dividing opinions earlier this year with its “cryptocurrency” JPM Coin, American bank JP Morgan is rolling out its blockchain-based tech to more clients. JP Morgan says potential clients from the US, Europe, and Japan are interested in using its digital coin to speed up securities trading, Bloomberg reports. The US bank says that it’s aiming to begin testing its JPM Coin with external clients “around the end of the year.” That’s all well and good, but it will need to meet regulatory approval to go ahead, according to the bank‘s head of digital treasurery services and blockchain, Umar Farooq.…

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4 cool things you can do with the iOS calculator

Jun25
by on June 25, 2019 at 11:51 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Basics, Plugged


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Remember at school when we were told we had to learn maths because we don’t have calculators in our pockets? WELL BET YOU FEEL PRETTY STUPID RIGHT NOW, MR. WILLIAMS, HAVE YOU SEEN SMARTPHONES LOL LOSER. In all seriousness, maths is important, kids — stay in school. It’s hard work being a role model. Anyway, we shouldn’t ignore just how amazing it is that we do, in fact, constantly have a calculator in our pocket.…

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MySpace employees reportedly read your mid-2000s DMs

Jun25
by on June 25, 2019 at 11:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web


Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ruled the social media world, there was Myspace. One of the earliest social networks crossed the mark of 100 million users in 2006. However, a report published by Vice today suggests that its employees used a specific tool to spy on its users. The report notes that employees used the tool named ‘Overlord’ (apt, evil name), to look at users’ passwords and messages. While ‘Overlord’ was designed to moderate the platform, and cater to data requests from authorities, some employees used it to snoop on people without their knowledge. Sources told Vice that the tool…

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There’s $70,000 worth of Bitcoin hidden inside this image

Jun25
by on June 25, 2019 at 11:21 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Satoshi’s Treasure, the alternate reality scavenger hunt for $1 million worth of Bitcoin, has just released its 14th clue. Best part is: it’s loaded with $70,000 in Bitcoin. “[Three] keys and additional $70,000 will be rewarded to hunters who solve the puzzle,” reads a notice on the game‘s website. There are curious things to note here, besides the dope prize. This clue is the “Zero Knowledge Key,” and it comes with a message: “Don’t be so SNARKy”. (Hint: budding cryptocurrency project Zcash utilizes technology known as “ZK-SNARKS” to keep its transactions relatively private.) Satoshi’s Treasure began back in April. Inspired by Ready Player One, players…

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