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Lisk (LSK) Continues The Migration That Began After The Launch Of Lisk Core 1.0

After the release of Lisk Core 1.0 on its core network, Lisk (LSK) continues the migration that began this Wednesday with the integration between the core software and the application design tools and side strings that had been released over the past few weeks. In this set of updates, there also is the newest version of Lisk Explorer 2.1.4 and the latest version of the Lisk Nano Wallet 2.0.0.

Lisk Core 1.0 is the product of two and a half years of evolution through 41 successive releases, which included thousands of community reviews, the Lisk team says in its blog. The launch of the components was done before the Core 1.0 software, with the aim of ensuring compatibility with the redesigned API.

Among the new features of this code repository that separates functionalities in different areas, is a new API client, compatible with the new public API available in Lisk Core 1.0. The security of the message signing process was also enhanced with the addition of a specific header for the Lisk protocol. For advanced users of the Lisk network, familiar with the direct execution of commands in JavaScript, the command line interface was renewed. This direct interaction tool with Lisk Core is now called Line Commander 1.0.

Lisk Core 1.0 brings new features for other Lisk (LSK) network’s products, as well

The new Lisk Hub is the tool that manages identity in Lisk, accesses Lisk (LSK) tokens and sends them. The Lisk team worked on both version 1.0 and the new version 1.1 of Lisk Hub to make them compatible with the latest versions of the API and new Lisk Elements. For end users, the migration will be done transparently through an automatic updater.

Regarding the Lisk Explorer 2.1.4, apart from support for Lisk Core 1.0, the Lisk team points out that there are upcoming announcements about new features and capabilities of this software.

Lisk Core 1.0 was activated this Wednesday in its main network along with new versions of the rest of the components, which makes a better offer to developers, as it includes new features such as the ICO Suite, the handling of side chains in the platform, and the ability to create and customize tokens.

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PayPal Co-Founder, Peter Thiel, Believes Cryptocurrency Plays A Role In The Decentralization Of The World

The co-founder of Paypal and one of the leading investors in Facebook, Peter Thiel, believes that cryptocurrency can play a fundamental role in the decentralization of the world. During his speech at the international seminar called the 5th Forum on Freedom and Democracy, which took place last Monday at the Unique Hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the American businessman explained that it is necessary to direct efforts to reduce governmental control over the Internet.

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel’s speech focused on the crucial issue of decentralization in different areas of today’s society

“We need to focus more on decentralization to make the world less centralized,” he said. In his opinion, cryptos will contribute significantly to achieving this objective, since one of the main characteristics of these assets is that they are not controlled or regulated by any particular authority.

According to the entrepreneur, in the late 1990s, he was attracted to financial cryptography. However, he assured that he did not risk creating a system like Bitcoin (BTC) “because he would never be able to do anything like that.”

It is worth remembering that Peter Thiel has been one of the leading figures who has publicly expressed his optimism about the future of Bitcoin (BTC) and its technology.

Atlas Quantum and Foxbit, which both faced security issues in the past, sponsored the cryptocurrency summit in Brazil

The international seminar where Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, made the comments, was organized by the Leadership Training Institute of Sao Paulo and Radio Jovem Pan, in Brazil. Among its sponsors, there is Atlas Quantum, a Brazilian company that offers investment services in cryptocurrency, which on August 25th discovered a security problem on its platform. On that occasion, the personal data of 264,000 customers was compromised.

On the other hand, Foxbit, a cryptocurrency exchange platform based in Brazil and also a sponsor of the before-mentioned forum, was the victim of a security failure that caused the loss of 30 BTC during the month of March.

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Yahoo Finance Added Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) Trading On Its Platform

Yahoo Finance incorporated cryptocurrency trading through its platform, on which Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) can now be traded. The new service was launched on August 29th through the interface of the portal specialized in financial information, which previously only offered statistics on the prices of the main cryptos.

In order to make a purchase or sale crypto assets, interested parties must, at first, register with Yahoo Finance and create an account as they do on any regular cryptocurrency exchange platform. In this regard, the portal highlights the new option in its interface and informs the public that individuals can trade digital assets with any broker across the United States.

About this new option, the founder of Litecoin, Charlie Lee, announced on his Twitter account, where he highlighted the marketing of Litecoin (LTC) through this platform.

Yahoo Finance added Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) trading on its platform

In this way, Yahoo Finance paved the way for cryptos to a wider public, taking into account that by 2010 Yahoo Finance had an audience of more than 23 million visitors. The platform is part of the Yahoo network and provides financial news, data, and news including stock quotes, press releases, financial reports, and original content.

Because it is a recognized brand, associating its image with cryptocurrencies market makes it a fast channel for promoting greater cryptocurrency adoption.

This vision is shared by several members of the ecosystem, who have also expressed their enthusiasm for this initiative, which is seen as an essential step in the cryptocurrency adoption process. In this sense, Anthony Pompliano, founder of Morgan Creek Digital, said that the recent interest in cryptos “is a virus that is spreading.”

Currently, Yahoo Finance only added Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) trading, but could add some more digital assets in the future.

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Morgan Creek Capital Management Partnered With Bitwise For A Cryptocurrency Fund For Institutional Investors

The investment advisory firm, Morgan Creek Capital Management, announced the launch of a cryptocurrency fund, in partnership with Bitwise Asset Management, that would include ten crypto coins, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

This information was disseminated through a press release published on August 28th on the official Bitwise website. The new fund is named the Morgan Creek Digital Asset Index Fund and is designed to provide access to crypto investments to institutional investors.

The new fund will be managed by Bitwise Asset Management, a company founded in 2017 that already has experience in working with cryptocurrencies. It will include in its offer ten cryptos, namely, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Dash (DASH), Litecoin (LTC), Monero (XMR), EOS (EOS), ZCash (ZEC), and OmiseGo (OMG).

The new Morgan Creek Digital Asset Index Fund dedicated to institutional investors would focus on transparency

Hunter Horsley, the co-founder of Bitwise, explained that the two main considerations that justified the committee’s decision to limit pre-mined crypto are its concerns regarding possible fraud and cryptocurrency regulations. He also added that the new Digital Asset Index Fund is dedicated to businesses and will welcome “accredited institutional investors and approved investors.”

The firm also ensured that the equity value of the ten cryptocurrencies accepted will be transparent and that investors will access the digital portfolio at any time through the organization’s portal where they can also research the team that manages the fund. Also, the cryptocurrency fund will be supervised by Bitwise’s auditor company, which will work together with an advisory committee made up of experts from the partner companies. The results will be published annually starting at the beginning of 2019.

Last July, Bitwise Asset Management also applied with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register the Hold 10 Index, an ETF where it plans to list ten cryptocurrencies.

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Upcoming South Korean Reality Show on Blockchain Technology Aims To Find A New Satoshi Nakamoto

A South Korean television, Asia Economy TV, will broadcast a reality show that will seek to create the best blockchain network in the world and find a new Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin (BTC). The program will feature several mentors and crypto-related personalities, including the crypto investor Roger Ver.

Starting on October 19th, a program called “Block Battle: Who is next Satoshi?” would start with the participants’ mission to “build and prosper the global blockchain industry, to create the best blockchain in the world.”

The show will consist of six episodes which will evaluate different areas of the projects, such as product marketing, as well as educational sessions with mentors. After passing all these tests, the winner will be chosen.

The first episode of the reality show will be broadcast in Korea, China, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Viewers can vote live for their favorite project. The winners will receive 100 million Won, equivalent to almost $100,000, and marketing advice for their projects.

The new South Korean reality show, “Block Battle: Who is next Satoshi?”, aims to find a new Satoshi Nakamoto

Only those who have not launched the primary network of their blockchain can register, and the registration process will be carried out until September 5th on the programme’s website.

According to a news portal, the jury will be composed of Lee Shin-Hye of GBIC, Rayol Hwang of Hillstone Partners and Damian Williams of Alchemist Ventures, as well as academics from Korea University, Dongguk University, the Korean Blockchain Industry Association, the Open Blockchain Association and the Korean Blockchain Association.

One of the jurors of this reality show will be Roger Ver, who has generated controversy in the crypto-universe by allegedly spreading misleading information about Bitcoin (BTC) with the purpose to mislead its followers to buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH) instead of BTC.

The South Korean reality show, “Block Battle: Who is next Satoshi?,” plans on finding a new Satoshi Nakamoto (mysterious personage that invented the Bitcoin blockchain) to revolutionize the current blockchain technology universe. An ambitious project which promises a lot of exciting episodes.

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