Monday, April 23, 2018

Fwd: Tezos reboot

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Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Subject: Tezos reboot
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April 23, 2018

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THE FEATURE

Down Not Out: Revived Tezos Team Predicts Mega-ICO Will Launch In 2018

Don't call it a comeback.

The project backed by the all-time largest initial coin offering (ICO) at the time of its 2017 launch hasn't exactly been able to translate its hype into success as of yet.

Hamstrung by series of legal woes, the open-source software, designed for blockchain governance, has spent months ironically held back by real-world challenges similar in spirit to those it was designed to overcome digitally.

But after a whirlwind transition at the non-profit meant to oversee the software, the protocol's creators and investors are moving swiftly toward a beta and a formal release. Outstanding issues remain, mostly of a legal and bureaucratic nature, but those involved say the technology is taking strides toward going live.

"Nice to be back to business," venture capitalist Timothy Draper, a financial backer of the Tezos protocol, told CoinDesk in an email.

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Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming's Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?
A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.

Another Chinese City Is Backing a Big Blockchain Investment Fund
The city government of Shenzhen, China, is backing an $80 million blockchain investment fund, soon after Hangzhou city supported a similar effort.

Bitcoin Struggles Above $9K as Bull Breakout Stalls
Having witnessed a major breakout on Friday, bitcoin is showing signs of bull exhaustion near the key resistance zone.

Softbank Wants to Cut Carbon Emissions with Green Energy Blockchain
A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.

Down Not Out: Revived Tezos Team Predicts Mega-ICO Will Launch In 2018
In his first interview since taking over the Tezos Foundation, chair Ryan Jesperson is looking toward the launch of its much-hyped new blockchain.

Travel Booking Site CheapAir Is Switching Bitcoin Payment Processors
CheapAir.com is to switch bitcoin payment processors following a service change by Coinbase, but the new integration poses problems for users.

Monex CEO: Closer Crypto Exchange Oversight 'Common Sense'
Oki Matsumoto's comment raises eyebrows, given that his firm just plumped for a crypto exchange of its own.

All About Verge: The $1 Billion Cryptocurrency That's Pumping On Porn
Verge may have burst onto the crypto scene seemingly overnight, spurred by a deal with a top porn site, but its history and controversies run deep.

Alleged Bitcoin Miner Thief Says Police Held Him 'Without Evidence'
Sindri Thor Stefansson, the alleged thief behind the "Big Bitcoin Heist," says he was free when he escaped from prison and flew to Sweden.

The Code for Ethereum's Consensus Change Is Now Ready for Review
The ethereum network's transition to proof-of-stake is getting closer to reality, beginning with a hybrid system that could soon begin testing.

'WordPress of Blockchain' Startup Seeks to Solve Enterprise Pain Points
Elemential, which is based in Mumbai, India, seeks to remove the pain of "blockchain administration."

$10K Test? Bitcoin Price Hits 4-Week High As Altcoins Shine
Despite the pullback from $9,060, the outlook for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, remains bullish.

Why ICOs Could Eat Delaware's Lunch
Delaware's status as a go-to jurisdiction for business can't be taken for granted as tokens take off and issuers flock to blockchain-friendly states.

Rappers, Ravens and Lord of the Rings: The Race for 'Dope' Coin Names Is On
A 'Lord of the Rings' reference in several crypto projects illustrates a coming land grab on the finite amount of "cool" names.

Quebec's Chief Scientist Denies Dismissing Crypto Concerns
Reports this week erroneously suggested that Quebec's Chief Scientist dismissed concerns about the illicit usage of bitcoin, his office said.

Russia's Supreme Court Orders Review of Crypto Website Ban
Russia's supreme court has ordered a municipal court in St. Petersburg to consider an appeal from a blocked cryptocurrency information site.

DOJ Charges ICO Co-Founder With Securities Fraud
The Department of Justice has unveiled fraud charges against a co-founder of cryptocurrency startup Centra.

LedgerX's Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Is Up 7X Since Launch
Bitcoin trading platform LedgerX now sees $7.5 million traded weekly in options products, up from $1 million during its first week.

Stellar Run: XLM, IOTA, ADA Spike in Good Week for Altcoins
Bitcoin may be inching up of late but the market for alternative cryptocurrencies remains a choppy sea of big winners and losers.

AWS Is Making Hyperledger and Ethereum Easier to Use
The cloud computing giant's offering comes just as Digital Asset, another enterprise blockchain firm, announces a developer kit for smart contracts.

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