| Baidu launches blockchain courses; Twitter launches Bitcoin label Emoji
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Twitter Launches Bitcoin Hashtag Emoji
On February 2, Twitter has launched the Bitcoin label Emoji, which can automatically appear when users enter #Bitcoin. The specific pattern is shown in the tweet of Morgan Creek founder Anthony Pompliano in the example picture.
On February 2, Twitter has launched the Bitcoin label Emoji, which can automatically appear when users enter #Bitcoin. The specific pattern is shown in the tweet of Morgan Creek founder Anthony Pompliano in the example picture.
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The prevention and control of the new coronavirus epidemic is in a critical period. In order to ensure that the majority of teachers and students will not stop learning, from February 1st to February 8th, all online learning resources of Baidu Yunzhi College can be obtained for free on the official website. Including special courses in artificial intelligence, deep learning, virtual reality, blockchain, Internet of Things and other cutting-edge technology directions, as well as full-stack courses in programming languages such as Python. (Sina Education Network)
A new report from the data platform Santiment shows that Ethereum miners have hoarded a large amount of ETH, and the miners' ETH holdings are expected to break through the highest level in history. Across the entire Ethereum miner ecosystem, ETH accumulation has been stable over the past three months. According to the report, the cumulative balance of all Ethereum mining pools is currently close to an all-time high of 1.69 million ETH, which shows that miners are confident in the future of ETH. (Daily Hodl)
Report: ETH held by Ethereum miners is near an all-time high
Bitcoin price has risen to a new monthly high. January saw a historic jump in BTC prices, up about 10% this week alone and about 30% since December. A similar rise was seen in January 2013, when Bitcoin gained 54.5%. A price pattern for Bitcoin may be forming. Based on the digital asset’s past performance, prices could surge further this year. 2013 was Bitcoin's best year ever. The worst monthly performance came in 2015. (CoinSpeaker)
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Microsoft releases new version of Edge browser, new features include blocking malicious mining programs
Microsoft recently released the first full version of its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser with several design improvements. The new version brings new security features to protect users from automatic downloads of unwanted applications such as adware and other malicious programs that harm users' PCs. Additionally, due to "the growing threat of cryptocurrency miners," the new Microsoft browser is designed to block such malicious scripts. (Bitcoinist)
Denis Pitcher, Chief Financial Technology Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bermuda, recently stated that the Bermuda government is discussing measures to enable the adoption of blockchain in the island nation. Pitcher wants to create a system that would allow Bermudians to spend the digital currency they earn on government services and, in doing so, create a bridge to overseas economies. (CoinDesk)
Investment and Financing
Investment and Financing
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Blockchain investment institution Pantera's asset management scale increased by 23% last year
On January 31, Pantera Capital, a blockchain investment institution, released a report summarizing relevant data in the investment field in 2019. After receiving more than 1100 project proposals, Pantera Capital finally made 14 new project investments and 2 follow-up investments. The company's overall asset management scale increased by 23% during 2019, and venture capital funds also realized the exit of 6 projects in 2019. According to the report, Pantera Capital currently owns a Bitcoin passive management fund, a digital asset fund, an ICO fund, a long-term ICO fund, and three venture capital funds.
Deputy Governor of the Bank of France: Stablecoins can improve the payment system, but there are risks that must be addressed
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Brokerage China: Two major factors stimulate safe-haven funds to enter the cryptocurrency market
Denis Beau, deputy governor of the Bank of France, recently pointed out that although stablecoins provide opportunities to improve the payment system, they may also bring considerable risks that must be addressed. It made three recommendations for regulators to formulate stablecoin adoption policies, including measures such as field trials that policymakers should conduct to address current deficiencies in the payment and settlement fields. (Forbes)
