Bail Bloc: mine Monero, generate CO2, send less money to charity than it cost to mine
The cause is good. The funding method is … not so good. Do not run Bail Bloc, tell everyone you know who thinks this is a good cause not to run Bail Bloc.
Author: David Gerard
Chinese Bitcoin mining shutdowns; how is Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash affected?
Sichuan Electric Power Corporation is shutting down Bitcoin miners, as more hydroelectric plants join the grid. This comes just as Bitcoin Cash has been wielding miner support against Bitcoin. What happens next?
Björkcoin, expanded: impolite ranty version (contains salty language)
The long version of the Björk post is up over at Rocknerd.
News: Lightning Network new layer, BCH your BTC, popular Monero, ICO securities, Tether analysis, devouring the past
Now that big blocks are dead, the Lightning Network (postulated) just had another layer added.
News: SegWit2x halted, crypto miner website hacks, hedge funds buy Bitcoin, Hypebot, JerkCity
Björkcoin is older than you think.
The latest Ethereum Parity wallet disaster, play by play
Why cryptocurrency skeptics were overdosing on popcorn yesterday afternoon. “I accidentally the whole ICO.”
Björkcoin: what’s behind Björk’s cryptocurrency album project
Plus Audiocoin and Blockpool. Also, the Björk webshop appears to store your password in plain text.
News: BTC price versus Tethers, Tapscotts, Joi Ito, Ello, Wikipedia, Sirer, Osborne on Golumbia
Expect more Bitcoin price rises soon, because SO MANY Tethers are being pumped into the system.
Wikipedia, right, but on the blockchain: a second look at Lunyr
Lunyr launched in April. Long-time Wikipedia editor Geni looks at how they’re doing in November.
News: Bitfinex crypto withdrawal problems, SEC vs celebrity ICOs, Tapscott VC fund, scammers, magic, bubbles
Plus some favourite tweets for the weekend.