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Exchanges form Crypto Rating Council, but pre-emptively admit its ratings mean nothing

Sep30
by on September 30, 2019 at 4:14 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


A set of cryptocurrency firms have banded together to create a “Crypto Rating Council” to help classify digital assets — but it unlikely to mean much. Founded by prominent exchanges like Coinbase, Bittrex, and Kraken, the group aims to rate digital assets from 1 to 5. Those that find themselves on the higher end of the scale are thought to be considered securities in the eyes of regulators. “Whether a crypto asset is a security—as opposed to a currency, a commodity, or something else—may trigger registration, licensing, and other operating obligations for financial services firms that offer digital asset services like exchange, investment management,…

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Bank of Ireland staff asked to testify in $300M OneCoin fraud case

Sep30
by on September 30, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


As the multi-billion dollar OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme continues to tumble, news of witnesses set to testify against the scam’s perpetrators are now coming to light. According to Finance Feeds, employees of the Bank of Ireland have been asked to testify in the case against Mark Scott, one of the alleged figureheads of the $3 billion-plus OneCoin scam. Scott, a former partner with international law firm Locke Lord, has been accused of laundering $300 million in OneCoin proceeds using corporate accounts at the Bank of Ireland. It’s believed that he misrepresented the source of the funds to the bank. Three…

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Video: Google’s budget Pixel 3a range are the phones it was born to make

Sep30
by on September 30, 2019 at 2:21 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Plugged


Google‘s Pixel range of devices have quickly established themselves as some of the most popular flagship phones around. They’ve enter that rarified segment of devices populated by the Apple and Samsungs of the world, but — as much as I like them — this has always seemed like a strange fit to me. There’s no doubting the Pixel 3 is a great phone, but it never felt as premium, polished, or slick as some of the other leading devices in the category. One element of this could be attributed to Google’s image. One of the key aspects of luxury brands is desirability…

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CHEAP: Every day is bass day with 35% off the Beats Pill+ portable bluetooth speaker

Sep30
by on September 30, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! In this day and age you shouldn’t be without high quality music. Like, why should you sacrifice sound quality when you go to the park? Don’t you deserve to hear music in high-quality at a garden party? Shouldn’t you experience pounding bass while hanging out under the bridge? Yes. You should. You’re worth it. Finding that perfect speaker can be tough though. How do you know if the speaker‘s for you? Or if you’re getting a good deal? Well, we’re here to help. And,…

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Should Slack introduce a block button to mute harassers?

Sep30
by on September 30, 2019 at 12:58 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Code Word, Future of Work


For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Slack, the group messaging tool has undoubtedly revolutionized the workplace, defining itself as a collaborative tool that encourages openness within teams regardless of the company size. It’s now easier than ever to stay in touch with colleagues, whether you want to or not. Earlier this year, Caroline Sinders, an internet researcher, received a message from a friend asking whether it was possible to block someone on Slack. She had been…

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