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Germany: New Proposed Law Would Legalize Banks Holding Bitcoin
A new bill in Germany could enable banks to support the sale and custody of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies by 2020. Germany: New Proposed Law Would Legalize Banks Holding Bitcoin German news agency Handelsblatt reported on Nov. 27 that the bill now requires consensus from the country’s 16 states,…
U.S. Cyber Officials Give Holiday Shopping Advice For Consumers
Homeland Security sees public awareness as important defense as hackers, scammers seek advantage in surge of online shopping. U.S. Cyber Officials Give Holiday Shopping Advice For Consumers U.S. national-security officials are urging consumers to make smart cybersecurity choices while shopping over the holidays, such as sticking to reputable retailers and…
How To Earn And Spend Bitcoin On Black Friday 2019
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and bitcoin users now have more opportunities than ever before to spend and earn their digital loot. How To Earn And Spend Bitcoin On Black Friday 2019 Many cryptocurrency exchanges slash rates and trading fees over the long Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S.…
Ultimate Resource For Charities And Organizations Accepting Bitcoin And Crypto-Currency Donations
Help us celebrate the chance to impact global philanthropy buy donating Bitcoin and crypto-currencies. Don’t just Hodl bitcoin this year, donate it. Ultimate Resource For Charities And Organizations Accepting Bitcoin And Crypto-Currency Donations BitGive You’re now able to choose BitGive as a nonprofit to support through Facebook for your birthday!…
The Ultimate List of Bitcoin Developments And Accomplishments
Bitcoin Information & Resources (#GotBitcoin?) $56.3K Bitcoin Price And $1Trillion Market Cap Signal BTC Is Here To Stay Christie’s Auction House Will Now Accept Cryptocurrency Why A Chinese New Year Bitcoin Sell-Off Did Not Happen This Year The US Federal Reserve Will Adopt Bitcoin As A Reserve Asset Motley Fool…
Project Stormfury AKA Controlling Hurricanes, Tornadoes And Earthquakes
Project Stormfury was an attempt to weaken tropical cyclones by flying aircraft into them and seeding with silver iodide. The project was run by the United States Government from 1962 to 1983. Project Stormfury AKA Controlling Hurricanes When The U.S. Tried To Control Hurricanes From the 1940s to the 1970s,…
Patriot Act Renewal Sneaks Through Congress With BOTH Democratic And Republic Support
The Patriot Act originally included authorization of indefinite detentions of immigrants, permission for law enforcement agencies to search a home or business without the occupant’s or owner’s consent, and permission for the FBI and NSA to search telephone, email, and financial records without a court order. Since its passage, many…
Police Officers “Forget” To Book Photographs, Surveillance Video And/Or Audio Recordings Into Evidence
A defense attorney who uncovered systemic problems with Orange County sheriff’s deputies failing to book evidence properly Monday doubted the sincerity of Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s pledge to root out the problem. Police Officers "Forget" To Book Photographs, Surveillance Video And/Or Audio Recordings Into Evidence Spitzer sent a…
SEC Fails To Enforce Fines And Penalties On Failed ICOs
Three startups have missed deadlines to pay back investors or provide more transparency. SEC Fails To Enforce Fines And Penalties On Failed ICOs Regulators’ efforts to push cryptocurrency startups to comply with laws governing fundraising may be faltering, as several firms that agreed to fix past misdeeds missed deadlines to…
Body Of FBI Agent Found In Ukrainian Village
Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Probe Case of FBI Source Found Dead Overseas. Body Of FBI Agent Found In Ukrainian Village Letter seeks information on William Paul Reilly’s work and expresses concern about officials’ ‘lack of candor’. Lawmakers have requested that the Justice Department’s independent watchdog investigate the case of William…
When The U.S. Tried To Control Hurricanes
From the 1940s to the 1970s, Project Stormfury and other government efforts tested the limits of the power of science. When The U.S. Tried To Control Hurricanes As the end of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season approaches on Nov. 30, the tally of destruction left by storms this year has…
China’s New $21 Billion High-Tech Manufacturing Fund Likely To Rankle U.S.
The Trump administration has criticized China for subsidizing the technology and advanced manufacturing sectors. China’s New $21 Billion High-Tech Manufacturing Fund Likely To Rankle U.S. China set up a $21 billion fund to further develop its advanced manufacturing sector, demonstrating that Beijing is pursuing its ambition to lead globally in…