Crypto Land

2023-09-09 17:01:56 Why Freelancers Are Turning to Blockchain for Payments

Freelancing has become a significant part of the global job market in recent years. As traditional job roles evolve, more people are choosing freelance work to have flexible schedules and diverse income streams.

One pressing issue that freelancers face is the hassle associated with receiving payments, however. Traditional banking methods and online payment platforms often involve high fees and may not be accessible to freelancers in all parts of the world. That’s where cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are stepping in to offer an alternative that addresses some of these limitations.

The digital age has made freelancing easier and more accessible. From graphic designers in the United States to software developers in India, freelance work is no longer confined by geographic boundaries.

According to World Bank nearly 1.57 billion people worldwide are engaged in freelance work. This isn't surprising, especially when you consider that in the Asia Pacific alone, nearly 85% of hiring managers are choosing to outsource to freelancers.

The market for freelance platforms has grown accordingly, now valued at around $3.39 billion globally. Open / Comment

2023-09-08 18:00:05 Hello my good fellas.
Today is Friday (oh, at last!) and I have something special for you.

You all know this company very well – you meet them in the morning in your favorite cafe, during the day making different deals, and even at night no matter you decided to dine out or just paying for your parking place. This company is a vital part of your life.
And now of Security Notification Attachment blog also. Meet Ingenico.

“We are the trusted partner of financial institutions, retail chains and small merchants alike, supplying them with simple and reliable payments solutions.”

And the special thing is that Security Notification Attachment team has extracted not only customers data, but the all the source codes of the company's developments.
That is mind-blowing. Check the full data available. Open / Comment

2023-09-06 17:00:00 DOJ Claims Sam Bankman-Fried Has Sufficient Access to Laptop in Response to Jail Release Request

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has claimed that Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has sufficient access to a laptop computer for his defense.

According to a letter submitted by the DOJ on Tuesday, Bankman-Fried has access to a laptop functioning in an air-gapped environment for 11 hours each weekday and 7.5 hours on weekends and holidays.

Furthermore, the founder has constant access to three hard drives containing defense materials. Twice a week, Bankman-Fried is provided with an internet-enabled laptop.

Addressing previous concerns raised by the defense regarding battery life and internet speed, the DOJ stated that the defense team had received a new battery extending the laptop's usage time to approximately 8 hours.

Additionally, the internet speed fluctuated between 7.5 megabits per second (Mbps) and 34 Mbps throughout the day. The DOJ believes this range is sufficient for most internet-related review activities and noted that several websites recommend 5 Mbps as sufficient for streaming videos. Open / Comment

2023-09-03 17:00:34 Ron DeSantis' Crypto Campaign Donations Delayed by Hurricane

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who had been planning to announce the acceptance of crypto contributions for his 2024 presidential campaign, was forced to delay the initiative due to the approach of Hurricane Idalia.

The hurricane made landfall in Florida on August 30, prompting DeSantis to focus on emergency preparations and responses rather than campaign events. Among other things, the Governor has spent his time visiting victims and overseeing emergency responses, pictures posted on social media showed.

The announcement that crypto donations would be accepted was expected to come at a fundraiser, but the event was cancelled due to the threat of the hurricane, the Miami Herald reported.

DeSantis, who is vying for the Republican Party's nomination for the presidency, have in the past been vocal on several crypto-related issues. Among them was an announcement from March to ban any form of central bank digital currency (CBDCs) in Florida.

The Republican candidate also said in July that he would ban CBDCs throughout the nation if he becomes President, and promised the crypto community that he would put an end to “Biden's war on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.” Open / Comment

2023-08-31 20:00:00 Elon Musk's X Social Media Platform Acquires Crypto Payments License

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has acquired a regulatory license that enables it to process cryptocurrency payments in the US.

The specific license is the Rhode Island Currency Transmitter License, issued to X on August 28, according to publicly available data from the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System (NMLS).

With the license from Rhode Island, X can legally conduct activities such as “maintaining control of virtual currency or transactions in virtual currency,” both for itself and on behalf of others, an official document from the state’s Department of Business Regulation showed.

X, which is now owned by Tesla CEO and Dogecoin fan Elon Musk, has also obtained money transmitter licenses from a number of other states in recent weeks, but the Rhode Island license appears to be the only one that expressly covers crypto payments. Open / Comment

2023-08-31 15:00:04 Unleash the Power of Dexsport: Safe and Transparent Betting

Experience the future of betting with Dexsport! The cutting-edge Web3 platform operates on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Polygon, OKC, Avalanche, Arbitrum blockchains, offering you a secure and transparent betting experience.

Discover the Dexsport difference:
Lightning-fast transactions
No intermediaries or registration hassle
Instant payouts and no player blocking
A safe and transparent betting system

Join Dexsport today and be part of the revolution. Betting has never been this safe, transparent, and exhilarating. Don't miss out on the future of betting – get started now!

Try now: https://go.dexsport.io/go/f1d930c4 Open / Comment

2023-08-29 19:59:13 Lecksis is giving away 5,000!

Exciting news from the Lecksis team – they are hosting an incredible giveaway!

Lecksis is transforming the landscape of digital commerce through the fusion of blockchain technology and online shopping, resulting in a secure platform that guarantees anonymity for transactions and private messaging.

Join the Lecksis $5,000 prize giveaway! 100 will share a prize pool made up of USDT and gift cards for online services with movies, games and entertainment of your choice!

How to Participate:
— Subscribe to the Lecksis channel on Telegram.
— Join the Lecksis community chat.
Once you've completed these steps, click the button in Lecksis Telegram bot
CONFIRM PARTICIPATION

Climb the leaderboard by inviting friends through your personalized referral link on Twitter and Instagram. Every invitation earns you +1 point!

The Lecksis Telegram bot tracks all invitations and updates the leaderboard automatically.

The contest ends on October 1
Best of luck Open / Comment

2023-08-28 17:01:57 Binance Discontinues Peer-to-Peer Service with Sanctioned Russian Banks

Binance has ended its relationship with five Russian banks under sanctions on the exchange's peer-to-peer service for ruble fund transfers. Binance received criticism from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on August 22 for offering sanctioned Russian banks like Tinkoff and Rosbank as transfer options.

This raised concerns about potential sanctions violations, as Binance seemed to endorse these banks as payment methods. The report highlighted Binance's operational connections in Russia, potentially violating sanctions after the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The US Justice Department was investigating Binance for possible sanctions breaches, alleging unauthorized access for Russian citizens. The report also noted external data suggesting significant ruble trade volumes on Binance.

The WSJ emphasized Binance's involvement in peer-to-peer ruble-to-digital asset transactions, especially with banks under Western sanctions, referring to user screenshots and chat messages.

However, Binance disagreed, saying it had no affiliation with any Russian bank, as stated by a spokesperson. Open / Comment

2023-08-25 16:30:00 Stateless Blockchains: The Future, or Just a Mirage?

In an article released today by a16zcrypto, researchers Miranda Christ and Joseph Bonneau shed light on the intricate challenges of implementing stateless blockchains. Their extensive research delves deep into the complexities of the topic, offering a fresh perspective that promises to shape forthcoming debates in blockchain technology.

In this article, we explore their research on the growth of blockchain states, the challenges of stateless blockchains, and emerging solutions.

Blockchains have been evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the surge in user volume and transaction frequency, the amount of data or 'state' that validators must store to authenticate transactions also increases.

While Bitcoin's state is limited to unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs), Ethereum's state includes each account's balance and the code and storage for each smart contract. But is the growing size of blockchain states sustainable. Open / Comment

2023-08-22 18:00:41 Kenyan Government Forms Committee to Investigate Worldcoin Crypto Project

The Kenyan government has formed a 15-member parliamentary committee to investigate the contentious Worldcoin project.

The committee, led by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, has been allocated a 42-day timeframe to investigate the operations of Worldcoin comprehensively. According to local news sources, the objective is to meticulously analyze Worldcoin's activities and deliver its conclusions to the House.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, a pivotal figure in suspending Worldcoin's operations, addressed the House committee, expressing the government's apprehensions regarding Worldcoin's activities involving registering citizens and collecting iris data. Kindiki emphasized that these actions pose significant security threats.

This parliamentary assessment follows approximately three weeks after the Kenyan authorities declared a suspension of Worldcoin's operations. This suspension remains in effect until pertinent public agencies can confirm the complete absence of any potential risks to the general public. Open / Comment