Welcome to another daily Blazin Crypto blog for Thursday, March 16, 2018. Crypto market continues to see drop on Google ad ban FUD despite adoption.
Blazin News 📰
🌶 US Bills Could Spell Disaster for Crypto Sex Industry
Anyone who says crypto doesn't have a real use case hasn't been talking to sex workers.
Shut out of more mainstream payment methods, they've been among the first users of cryptocurrency, creating a symbiotic dynamic between the adult entertainment industry and blockchain technology that continues today. Since most erotic webcam platforms already use digital tokens of some type to pay performers, freelancers have shown a willingness to use bitcoin...Read More
🌶 Florida Govt Agency Employee Arrested For Mining Crypto Using Dept Computers.
An IT manager from the state of Florida’s Department of Citrus (FDoC) has been arrested this week for using the FDoC’s computer system to mine for cryptocurrencies, according to a Tampa Bay Times article...Read More
🌶 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Investigated Over Embezzlement.
South Korean prosecutors raided three cryptocurrency exchanges this week over suspicions that staff embezzled funds from customers' accounts, according to local news reports. Exchange staff, including executives, are suspected of siphoning off money from customer accounts and using it to purchase cryptocurrencies at other exchanges, Chosun.com reported...Read More
🌶 Crypto Market Continues To See Drop On Google Crypto Ad Ban FUD Despite Adoption
The crypto markets have taken a hit today, March 16, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below $8,000 and Ethereum (ETH) below $600. The slump can most likely be attributed to Google’s update of its Financial Service policy that means a ban of all crypto-related advertisements starting in June 2018.As the crypto ad ban won’t go into effect for another four months, CNBC anchor Jon Fortt tweeted an image yesterday of a cryptocurrency Google-serv...Read More
🌶 Bankers Criticize Crypto Always Goes Back To Same Argument
Finance experts in the traditional finance industry often attempt to discredit Blockchain projects and open-source cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But, without solid logical arguments, a lot of baseless claims from the finance sector have proven to be ineffective...Read More
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Big Upcoming Events / Meetups 📅
March 19, 2018: Dubai-Blockchain Innovation & Investment Summit
This will be the largest Investment Summit un Dubai. The event is planing to attract over 1200 delegates globally and they plan to push blockchain awareness in the Middle Eastern Community
March 22, 2018: New York-Wall Street and The Internet Of Money
This event will focus on branding, experiencing and networking. Guest speakers will also be presenting.
March 28, 2018: Japan-First Ethereum Japan Community Meetup
This will be the very first Ethereum Japan Community Meetup which is organized by the first Ethereum community in Japan, supported by Ethereum Foundation and has a goal of promoting technology connecting Ethereum developers with local community members and more.
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