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BlockFuse Launches CoinMesh To Facilitate DApps Development On Bitcoin (BTC) And Litecoin (LTC) Blockchains

BlockFuse, a project dedicated to the development of decentralized applications based on the blockchain, has announced the launch of its new tool, CoinMesh, which specializes in the integrated development of applications in the Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) networks. The instrument is an open source platform dedicated to the automation of the nodes of both blockchains, as well as providing layers of adaptation to interact with data from Bitcoin and Litecoin networks with greater ease.

CoinMesh is an integrated development environment (IDE) that provides different levels of infrastructure for the constitution of a DApp project in a straightforward manner. In this way, the company aims to facilitate the work of developers, since the constitution of decentralized applications in these networks is difficult and there is very little knowledge about it.

BlockFuse says it has developed a platform that will help the interaction of a product with the blockchain, providing automated data sources and adapters for the creation of a DApp.

BlockFuse’s CoinMesh platform for DApps development on Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) blockchains is in its Alpha stage

The platform provides available client support, including Bitcoind, Litecoind and Lightning Labs, so that developers can connect directly to the blockchains’ databases without having to create a link from scratch.

“CoinMesh automates the Data Source and Adapter layers in minutes. In this way, developers can go directly to the creation, iteration, and validation of their projects instantly,” stated BlockFuse.

At the moment, CoinMesh is in the Alpha stage and only recognizes JavaScript language. However, the BlockFuse team hopes that new components will soon be added to the tool for large-scale operation. Currently, the applications and development tools specialized in Bitcoin (BTC) have experienced a wave of interest.

In this sense, BlockFuse considers that the recent popularity of decentralized applications (DApps) is because these tools constitute “the branches of cryptocurrency economy,” which is why their development is vital for the ecosystem.

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Stable Coin Backed By The Swiss Franc To Be Launched By Union Bank AG Of Liechtenstein

The Union Bank AG of Liechtenstein announced that it would issue its own security crypto token, with the authorization of the FMA (Financial Market Authority of Liechtenstein). According to the bank, this would be the first step towards the creation of a stable coin, backed by Swiss franc. The bank in the small and prosperous European country will become one of the first globally regulated financial institutions to venture into issuing its cryptocurrency.

A stable coin is linked or backed by fiat money or products, to avoid the impact of cryptocurrencies market fluctuations. We already have several examples, the well-known Tether (USDT) and TrueUSD (TSD), both backed by the US Dollar.

Union Bank AG to launch its stable coin backed by the Swiss franc

According to the announcement, the Union Bank AG of Liechtenstein aims to position itself as one of the first investment banks to offer all of its services based on cryptocurrency technology and eventually implement this technology in all its operations.

“As a licensed and regulated bank, we are in a privileged position to combine all the advantages of traditional banking with the possibilities inherent in blockchain technology. Therefore, our Union Bank fiat-backed stable coin has the potential to alter the focus of international trade and cross-border international transactions,” said MH Dastmaltchi, the Chairman of Union Bank AG.

 Liechtenstein is a crypto-friendly nation

That vision contrasts with the general opinion of banking sector representatives in several countries, which are opposing cryptocurrency, although they are in favor of they underlying blockchain technology. However, an incursion into cryptocurrencies market made by a bank established in a country belonging to the European Economic Area could open the door to crypto adoption to other financial institutions in the European Union, at least.

Liechtenstein, a Central European country, known as a tax haven, whose economy is based mainly on tourism and financial services, has shown a friendly policy towards cryptocurrency.

According to the Union Bank official press release, as it is a crypto-friendly environment, Liechtenstein currently supports ICOs and cryptocurrencies market enthusiasts.

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Games News

Minecraft: Education Edition For iOS To Come Out In September

If a few years ago we had been told that a game of building exaggerated polygons would serve to teach the younger ones in the classroom, we would not have believed it at all. That is what is happening with Minecraft, which, since Microsoft bought it, has not stopped growing in many aspects, including the education. And, by the way, Microsoft: Education Edition will be available for iOS in September.

Microsoft is convinced that Minecraft can significantly help students to become interested in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, so in order to reach as many students as possible, they have had to directly address to the most successful device in the classroom, namely, the iPad.

Apple’s work in providing resources and tools to schools has been incredible, lately, so it’s no surprise that their iPad tablets are among the most popular products found in schools.

Minecraft: Education Edition – A game designed for education purposes

As the iPad is the most popular device in schools, it hasn’t been a questionable choice for Microsoft to come up with a new Minecraft: Education Edition for iOS version. Even more, this brand new version of Minecraft for Apple devices will come out in two variants, one for teachers and one for students, each with its features.

The teacher would not be in charge of creating content in the Minecraft’s universe of blocks, but they could propose tasks and exercises that the students will have to complete. In this way, the students have the opportunity to learn and review concepts as they play, either alone or as a team.

The new Minecraft: Education Edition will arrive on iOS in September, right at the end of the holiday period, and it will be available for download directly from the official Apple’s App Store on iPad or iPhone, as well.

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Tech

Facebook Announced The Elimination Of Hundreds Of Fake Profiles

With less than three months to go before the US legislative elections, companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft announced the closure of fake profiles, accounts or Internet domains with alleged links to Russia and Iran. Facebook, for its part, removed 652 accounts, pages and groups considered fraudulent. Twitter, on the other hand, closed 284 accounts planned for a “coordinated manipulation,” as reported by the company.

According to Facebook, the accounts it closed were intended to spread propaganda through fake profiles. The accounts were reportedly operated by Iran and by factions related to the Russian military secret service. Hours later, Twitter announced the closure of 284 accounts.

This news came after Microsoft, the world’s largest software manufacturer, announced that it took control of six web domains that looked real and could be used to attract users and infect their computers with viruses. These domains created the impression of being associated with Microsoft services and were registered by a group of hackers also connected to the Russian secret services.

Facebook intensified its security measures to put an end to the manipulation propagated via fake profiles

“We ban this kind of behavior because we want people to be able to trust the connections they make on Facebook. We are making progress in eradicating this abuse, but it is an ongoing effort because those responsible are determined and funded,” Facebook stated.

At the end of July, Facebook already denounced an attempt to manipulate public opinion in the United States through a network of fake profiles on the social network.

Being criticized for not taking the situation of fake accounts serious, Facebook hardened its security conditions in late-2017. Meanwhile, research is ongoing, Zuckerberg said. In the United States, the main goal of the new security measures the social network adopted is to avoid manipulation of public opinion before the November congressional elections.

The activity of Russian hackers in the United States is a hot topic and the special researcher Robert Mueller’s enquiries into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections, in which Facebook and Cambridge Analytica firm were also involved, are receiving a great deal of attention, although US President Donald Trump sees them as a “witch hunt.”

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Tech

Google Chrome 69 Redesign Update To Launch On September 4th

Google Chrome 69 would roll out with some changes regarding its visuals. The new redesign update will launch on September 4th, but the announcement did not present further details about the changes that would be implemented. We’ll talk about what we know so far.

Google Chrome redesign update to come with curvy Chrome tabs and Material Design

As far as we know, Google Chrome 69 would come with curvy Chrome tabs with a new Material Design overhaul, as the company announced in July. On the other hand, the release notes on the upcoming redesign update inform that some new features would also be added in forthcoming Chrome version, most of which aiming better Windows integration, security, and stability.

“Highlights include Microsoft Windows 10 notification-center integration, touchpad gesture navigation on Windows, and autofill updates,” the new release notes read.

Google Chrome 69 boasts several security updates

According to the company, the upcoming Google Chrome 69 version would include the brand new Password Alert extension to signal you anytime suspicious activity occurs regarding your Google accounts, as well as other accounts protected by the extension.

Also reported in the release notes, there is the addition of a third-party code blocker, running by default, that would stop other apps from binding themselves to the Chrome’s processes, in a measure that’s meant to reduce the number of crashes and improve the security.

Adobe Flash Player getting closer to complete elimination from Chrome browser

Once Google Chrome 69 rolls out, the update would bring Adobe Flash Player closer to its complete removal from the browser, a movement on which Google is working for several years now.

Accordingly, the new version of the most popular Internet browser on the market would ask users if they allow or not Adobe Flash to run every time when a site needs the plugin to show content.

In conclusion, Google Chrome 69 redesign update would boast new visuals, along with enhanced security features, among other exciting additions.

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