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Iran further solidifies stance on cryptocurrency mining, but says trading is ‘unlawful’

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 11:53 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Iran‘s government has put an end to months of speculation by ratifying a bill that acknowledges that cryptocurrency mining is a legitimate industry. But another recent bill has thrown a spanner in the works as Iran is still refusing to recognize cryptocurrency trading as lawful. While legalizing mining is seemingly a positive move, it’s important to note there are several caveats that clarify the country’s stance with regards to the wider cryptocurrency industry. A bill ratified by the Iranian Cabinet and released on Sunday, highlighted the government would not recognize cryptocurrency trading as lawful. It also said the government and…

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Online sneaker marketplace failed to come clean about 6.8M record data breach

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 9:27 am
Posted In: Around the Web


StockX — a popular online marketplace for sneakerheads and streetwear aficionados to trade apparel — is the latest company to fall victim to a massive data breach affecting millions of its users. As if that wasn’t bad enough, TechCrunch reported over the weekend that the incident happened almost three months ago, in May. Although StockX has not disclosed the exact number of affected users, the marketplace said “an unknown third-party was able to gain access to certain customer data, including customer name, email address, shipping address, username, hashed passwords, and purchase history.” TechCrunch’s report, however, puts the number at 6.8 million after an unnamed data breach…

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India shuts down communications for millions before stripping Jammu & Kashmir of autonomy

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 8:58 am
Posted In: Around the Web, India


The Indian government has blocked all communication channels including mobile networks, internet, broadband, and landlines since last night in some parts of the northern state of Jammu & Kashmir. This move was in the wake of the central government’s effort to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution, which guarantees a certain degree of autonomy to the state of J&K. Yesterday, local police imposed curfew in some areas under section 144, and disrupted internet and mobile services to maintain law and order. According to a report by the Indian Express, even cable services have been put on hold in some areas. The…

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Moonday Mornings: Apple says no to cryptocurrency, Mastercard says yes to blockchain

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 8:46 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Good morning! It’s the first day of a new week so you know what that means. It’s time for Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Take a look. 1. Owners of Apple’s hotly anticipated credit card will not be able to buy cryptocurrency with it, Reuters reports. A customer agreement posted to Apple Card partner Goldman Sachs‘ website last Friday said the card “cannot be used to purchase cash advances or cash equivalents that include cryptocurrencies…” Hey, at least they recognize cryptocurrency as cash, kind of. 2. The Bitcoin blockchain network is going from strength…

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Lady Bits #6: Woke awards, breastfeeding on Twitch, and chickbait

Aug05
by on August 5, 2019 at 8:17 am
Posted In: Around the Web, newsletter


Subscribe to our monthly Lady Bits newsletter NOW! Welcome back to Lady Bits, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3 Each month, our gloriously talented designer, Saïna, illustrates a shitty comment or tweet we receive from one of TNW’s misogynistic readers. Here’s this month’s: Congrats on your woke story — Ari M. Eden (@AriMEden) July 17, 2019 We know you don’t mean it as a compliment, Ari, but as a thank you for your insight, Saïna made this: the bloody news Meet Alyssa Carson, the 18-year-old training to become the first human on Mars. Using the Bechdel Test, here’s how movies got (kinda) less sexist over 129 years.…

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