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You’ll need a bank account to use UnionBank’s new Bitcoin ATM

Apr04
by on April 4, 2019 at 12:10 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


UnionBank (UBP), the seventh largest bank in the Philippines officially got itself into the cryptocurrency game this week, but there’s a catch. Users will be required to use a UBP bank account to exchange funds to and from virtual currency. After announcing its proposed roll out back in February, UnionBank launched its first bank-based cryptocurrency ATM this week, the bank confirmed to Hard Fork. It will only serve Bitcoin at the moment, though. UnionBank has not confirmed if it will offer other cryptocurrencies in the future. The ATM is located in “The ARK,” UnionBank’s first fully digital branch, launched back…

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Powtoon lets you create interactive videos and presentations for your brand, and it’s $50 off

Apr04
by on April 4, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers


No matter where you roll on the web, video is the method that causes users to stop and take notice. And that rule applies around your offices and client meetings as well. Video works — and Powtoon has carved out a niche for itself as one of the premiere platforms for creating great looking, yet simple to assemble videos.

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Indian court asks government to ban TikTok downloads because it ‘encourages pornography’

Apr04
by on April 4, 2019 at 11:56 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, India


Yesterday, the Madras High Court, situated in the southern Indian city of Chennai, directed the country’s central government to ban TiKTok, the popular video creation app from Chinese giant Bytedance. The court said that the app “encourages pornography” and “the future of the youngsters and mindset of the children are spoiled.“ The court’s interim order also asked local media not to broadcast any videos shared via TikTok. More importantly, it sought a response from the government as to whether the authorities intend to introduce a law to protect children from cyber crimes, like the US’ Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act…

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Beats’ new Powerbeats Pro want to be Airpods for gymrats

Apr04
by on April 4, 2019 at 11:22 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


There’s big movements going on at Apple‘s audio wing. First, the Airpods were updated. And now? The Apple-owned Beats by Dre is getting its first pair of true wireless earbuds: the Powerbeats Pro. The last Beats headphones released in this range were the Powerbeats3 back in 2016, but a lot has changed in the industry since then. Wireless earbuds are everywhere, so it’s no surprise the Powerbeats Pro have emulated this change. Basically, it means they have the now familiar two-detached earbuds and charging case design. You know, like this: In regards to size, Beats claims that the Powerbeats Pro are 23 percent…

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Indian entrepreneur implicated in $300 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme gets bail

Apr04
by on April 4, 2019 at 10:46 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Amit Bhardwaj, a man accused of running a $300-million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, has reportedly been granted bail on medical grounds, citing a deteriorating kidney condition. The former entrepreneur, who was arrested in Bangkok last year, was reportedly admitted into Apollo Hospital in India, maintaning he needed regular dialysis treatment to treat his condition. As previously reported by Hard Fork, Bhardwaj set up a series of Bitcoin mining firms, including GB Miners, Gain Bitcoin, and MCAP. As part of the scheme, he promised investors 10x returns for their money. Needless to say, none of his promises delivered and, instead, investors lost their hard-earned cash.…

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