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Rebuilding trust in democracy starts with digital identity verification

Apr01
by on April 1, 2019 at 8:49 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


As Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote, “free and fair elections are the heart of every democracy.” Despite controversy over Facebook’s role in Federal elections and misinformation campaigns, he makes an excellent point. I know this all too well from personal experience. Born and raised in South Africa during apartheid, I was born without voting rights. Witnessing the rise of Nelson Mandela and seeing first-hand how democracy and elections can transform a nation, it left a lasting impression on me. As an entrepreneur, I always dreamed about creating a platform for democracy, and I always thought that a mobile voting platform would…

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Liquidators put the final nail in Gatecoin’s coffin

Apr01
by on April 1, 2019 at 8:45 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


One of the first regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, Gatecoin, has officially been taken over by liquidators following a series of hacks and banking problems. In a document sent to creditors of the exchange late last week, the liquidators state that “all powers of the directors of Gatecoin have ceased and the directors no longer have any authority to deal with the assets and/or undertakings of Gatecoin.” Gatecoin was one of the first regulated digital asset exchanges. Hailing from Hong Kong and launched way back in 2013, it focused primarily on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ethereum-based token markets. Back in 2016, the exchange suffered…

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Moonday Mornings: Bithumb hacked for $19M, SEC delays Bitcoin ETF decision again, and more

Apr01
by on April 1, 2019 at 7:51 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


It’s another week which means it’s time for another wrap up of the weekend’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Let’s get to it. 1. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been hacked for the third time in two years, reports ZDNet. Hackers are thought to have made off with around $19 million worth of cryptocurrency in EOS and XRP. 2. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a decision last Friday which will further delay a final ruling on the Bitwise and VanEck Bitcoin ETFs, CoinDesk reports. The SEC now has until May 16 to make a decision on the proposals.…

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Moonday Mornings: Bithumb hacked for $19M, SEC delays Bitcoin ETF decision again, and more

Apr01
by on April 1, 2019 at 7:51 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


It’s another week which means it’s time for another wrap up of the weekend’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Let’s get to it. 1. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been hacked for the third time in two years, reports ZDNet. Hackers are thought to have made off with around $19 million worth of cryptocurrency in EOS and XRP. 2. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a decision last Friday which will further delay a final ruling on the Bitwise and VanEck Bitcoin ETFs, CoinDesk reports. The SEC now has until May 16 to make a decision on the proposals.…

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How to add Facebook events to your Google Calendar

Apr01
by on April 1, 2019 at 6:39 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Basics


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. Facebook might not be the ideal social network for everyone right now, but it’s pretty handy when it comes to discovering or planning events. And it’s never a bad idea to port these events to Google Calender to keep track of your schedule easily. Here’s how. Head to Facebook on your desktop, and head to the Events section. Scroll down till you find the section to export events (as shown in the screen grab below)…

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