Here’s what’s in store for you this week: The US sanctioned two Bitcoin addresses, but whether the sanctions can work is another question. We’ve got thoughts from the Blockchain Review on the risks and benefits of investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets, as well as insights about the value of networks, blockchain trends, business value, and much more. Check it out below!
Key news highlights. What’s going on in the world of Blockchain?
Study Shows ‘influence of press reports on cryptocurrencies is difficult to ignore’
An analysis of mainstream media coverage of cryptocurrency from 2013 to 2018 shows how press coverage and cryptocurrencies have influenced one another. Text from over 7,500 crypto-related articles from 48 national and international media outlets was analysed. Here are the results of the study.
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World’s First Two Bitcoin Addresses Sanctioned by US, But How Does This Work?
The United States government has announced sanctions on two bitcoin addresses which they claim belong to two Iranians who supposedly assisted in exchanging bitcoin ransom payments into Iranian fiat money. Can the sanctions work on a decentralised system like Bitcoin?
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Researchers Say Bitcoin Mining is Far More Green Than Reported
The usual narrative applied to cryptocurrency mining is that it’s very energy-intensive and damaging to the natural environment. Critics say that the increasing power consumed by mining outfits will lead to disastrous consequences in the future. However, a new study says we should put a brake on such notions.
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The latest insights, thoughts, and analysis from the Intrepid Team
The Risks & Benefits of Investing in Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets
Buying, selling and renting property is expensive, slow and stressful. In this article, we’ll revisit the topic of how blockchain technology can fundamentally transform real estate and property.
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How to Understand Value in Networks: A New Framework
This is a framework for approximating and comparing the value of your users, and ultimately, understanding the value of your whole network. If you’re a startup founder, tech investor, employee at a tech company that employs network effects, or just interested in the understanding and optimization of group formation, this is for you.
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Blockchain Trends In 2019
CB Insights examined 18 of the biggest blockchain trends, covering everything from bitcoin mining to security tokens to smart contract platforms. Can decentralized exchanges operate in tandem with US securities regulations? Can blockchain give individuals the ability to control and sell their own user data? Read the report to find out more.
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How the Blockchain Brings Social Benefits to Emerging Economies
Developing countries such as India, Kenya and others in East Africa are discovering an increasing array of applications for blockchain, the decentralized ledger technology that promises a secure, peer-to-peer mechanism for verifying information. Here are some use-cases already being implemented and adopted in these countries.
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The Business Value of the Blockchain
The sheer scope of blockchain’s potential uses means there’s something for almost everyone, from startups to major players. To measure the extent of blockchain’s business value, McKinsey analysed key metrics in more than 90 distinct use cases across multiple industries. Here’s an infographic that summarises the key findings.
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Updates on what we’re up to and our upcoming events
Metabase Network: Developer Update #1
The Metabase engineering team has been working hard and making progress over the last few months. We have a few coding updates from our end which we would like to share with you.
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