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Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - Celebrating DNotes 3rd Birthday - Forum Now Open
Happy Birthday, DNotes! I could not be prouder of everyone involved in its success, and eagerly anticipate even greater things to come throughout 2017.
Cheers to all!
Cheers to all!
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
Interesting find. UK money laundering risk and terrorist financing assessment. Digital Currency among the lowest risk.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/468210/UK_NRA_October_2015_final_web.pdf
In other news, "EU clamps down on bitcoin, anonymous payments to curb terrorism funding" though digital currency is not the only thing they are proposing to crack down on "strengthen controls of non-banking payment methods such as electronic/anonymous payments and virtual currencies and transfers of gold, precious metals, by pre-paid cards,". It's a sad event that occurred and has the potential to have even greater consequences by brash reactive action.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/19/us-france-shoooting-eu-terrorism-funding-idUSKCN0T81BW20151119#DuRQxIuR2ybzo2kC.97
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/468210/UK_NRA_October_2015_final_web.pdf
In other news, "EU clamps down on bitcoin, anonymous payments to curb terrorism funding" though digital currency is not the only thing they are proposing to crack down on "strengthen controls of non-banking payment methods such as electronic/anonymous payments and virtual currencies and transfers of gold, precious metals, by pre-paid cards,". It's a sad event that occurred and has the potential to have even greater consequences by brash reactive action.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/19/us-france-shoooting-eu-terrorism-funding-idUSKCN0T81BW20151119#DuRQxIuR2ybzo2kC.97
They should read their own research once in a while. As usual, financial "regulators" rush in where wise men fear to tread. Hopefully, the public will not take this threat to financial freedom lying down although, that may be wishful thinking on my part. It has been shown throughout history that "knee jerk" reactions only fuel the fires of ignorance. Good research, level headed thought and public involvement put the flames out.
The chart says something different - It looks like they need to crack down on cash and banks. Here's a good one (if you follow the twisted logic of the EU): The banks are handing out the cash which is used to buy the bitcoin, so the banks are at fault (the buck stops here rule).
What they are missing, AGAIN, is that cash is 100% anonymous and bitcoin leaves a trail. sigh...
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
Great article here Edmund C. Moy (former director of the US Mint) talks at the bitcoin investor conference about how bitcoin can privatize money again.
[One] reason why I like cryptocurrencies and where my mind has gone on all this is that when you take a look at our earliest notions of money money was in private hands. You found electrum, which is basically a mixture of gold and silver in the ground. Sizes were important, and if you just pounded it into a mold and you use that in trade, so money was very it was in private hands, it was the ultimate democratization of money.
Well, I see bitcoin as the improvement in technology that allows money to be privatized again, back where it should be because it is my belief that one of the main uses of money is economic transactions. Why is government involved in economic transactions except for the ability to tax that transaction and get their income out of it? So, if money is primarily used in economic transactions between two people, then it makes a lot of sense to me that if current technology allows, then money should be privatized because its used between two people.
http://insidebitcoins.com/news/former-director-of-us-mint-bitcoin-allows-money-to-be-privatized-again/35866
[One] reason why I like cryptocurrencies and where my mind has gone on all this is that when you take a look at our earliest notions of money money was in private hands. You found electrum, which is basically a mixture of gold and silver in the ground. Sizes were important, and if you just pounded it into a mold and you use that in trade, so money was very it was in private hands, it was the ultimate democratization of money.
Well, I see bitcoin as the improvement in technology that allows money to be privatized again, back where it should be because it is my belief that one of the main uses of money is economic transactions. Why is government involved in economic transactions except for the ability to tax that transaction and get their income out of it? So, if money is primarily used in economic transactions between two people, then it makes a lot of sense to me that if current technology allows, then money should be privatized because its used between two people.
http://insidebitcoins.com/news/former-director-of-us-mint-bitcoin-allows-money-to-be-privatized-again/35866
"if money is primarily used in economic transactions between two people, then it makes a lot of sense to me." That is DNotes ultimate goal. I have mentioned that in a number of my previous posts, that when the vast majority of DNotes transactions are between two parties, there will be little doubt that DNotes is superior to fiat currency. Getting to that point will take years and a lot of strategic positioning and great executions.
It will be great if we can write an article about this subject for DCEBrief. DNotes is a long term large scale global project that will take years or even decades to reach its ultimate goal - to facilitate the vast majority of the transactions between two parties. If you understand our ultimate goal you will understand and appreciate all the extra work and commitments we have subjected ourselves to. It is a lot of very hard work and not always a lot of fun. We believe that for DNotes to be the trusted global digital currency for everyone world to participate, thereby gaining mass acceptance - that is what it takes.
What has DNotes been doing differently?
1. Culture
Recognizing the fragmented and chaotic nature of our industry, we started by creating a culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and team work resulting in a productive and rewarding community atmosphere many characterized as refreshing. DNotes is now a respected currency with a purpose. This has made it possible for DNotes to have its own ecosystem system without outside funding. It is quite an amazing accomplishment for anyone who knows what it takes.
2. A trusted Brand
DNotes has built a trusted brand and will continue down that path. TRUST is invaluable in financial services. A significant of part DNotes future growth will involve financial services.
3. Dedicated Long Term Commitment
The DNotes team and many of its stakeholders are long term investors. The vast majority of them are net buyers investing for the long term. We do not participate in pump and dump. Unfortunately, trading bots including some likely operated by some exchanges are making price stability nearly impossible to achieve. We will continue to support the market but becoming very reluctant to feed the bot. We are less concerned about volatilities until we start promoting DNotes as a medium of exchange. By then, we believe that other mechanisms will be in place to address that issue.
4. Womens Full Participation - CryptoMoms
We are totally committed to encourage and assist womens participation in the digital currency space. It is most encouraging to note that CryptoMoms broke the record of 13,000 registered members today after being launched less than 1 ½ years ago. Expect us to be doing a lot more to empower women in the future. I will personally be heading up a major project to assist women small business owners. Anyone, interested to participate may contact me. Women should not be left behind in this massive emerging industry.
5. Saving For The Future CRISP
Everything that we do for DNotes is done for strategic reasons or for a good cause; positioning DNotes to accomplish the ultimate goal of mass acceptance on a global scale. It is not how big the project is at launch, but how well positioned it is for global expansion at the appropriate time.
Our family of CRISPs for children, students, employees and retirees are designed to fulfill our mission to make DNotes available for everyone worldwide to participate. We believe that disciplined savings for long term, done on a regular is a good thing for everyone. Our job is to provide for the convenience, safety, and long term appreciating value of DNotes. Consequently, DNotes is managed as a business, but not controlled as a business.
6. DNotesVault
DNotesVault is a significant service for our stakeholders, at no cost. It is easier to open a DNotes Vault account than a bank account. It is also secure. We guarantee 100% of your deposit through a separate cold storage account, secured in a different location, with an amount always in excess of the total deposit. The guaranteed funds are verifiable any time through the blockchain.
7. DCEBrief
DCEBrief is the latest addition to our ecosystem built to provide objective, unbiased news on the latest developments in the world of digital currency, in Executive Summary format, with no fluff or filler. DCEBrief's mission is to ensure decision makers, busy executives and everyday people worldwide can access the information they need, to help them understand the often misunderstood Digital Currency industry.
The DNotes Difference:
If you are new to DNotes, we hope you got a better sense of the DNotes difference. Our ultimate objective is for DNotes to gain mass acceptance as the digital currency of choice in global commerce, where the vast majority of the DNotes transactions are between two parties without the control of any central authority or middleman. We are not hoping that it could happen. We have been executing multiple strategic plans to make it happen. DNotes and its ecosystem is not just a vision or a wishful business plan; it is a large scale global project with completed solid foundation and multiple functioning systems as outlined above. As we expand, there will be many opportunities in different areas. Get to know us early, if you have exceptional skill-sets and like to be a part of our team. Feel free to PM me.
Wow. What a manifesto. I feel like I just read something that was nailed on a door 500 yers ago. Refreshing roadmap, explains our mission very well.
Smokey
+500 upvotes for the rare but oh-so appropriate reference to the Reformation. Nicely done...
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
Digital Currency Weekly Recap 11-15-2015
Apple Approves Cryptocurrency Game Apps.
CEX.IO Partners with Trading View for Real-Time Charting.
Justice Department Crypto Summit Facilitates Improved Dialogue.
Differing Opinions on Future of Cryptocurrency.
http://dcebrief.com/digital-currency-weekly-recap-11-15-2015/
Apple Approves Cryptocurrency Game Apps.
CEX.IO Partners with Trading View for Real-Time Charting.
Justice Department Crypto Summit Facilitates Improved Dialogue.
Differing Opinions on Future of Cryptocurrency.
http://dcebrief.com/digital-currency-weekly-recap-11-15-2015/
All, we have been doing the recaps for a couple weeks now.
Can I get a show of hands, how many of you look to DCEBrief recaps to get a good portion of your digital currency news?
Is it covering the topics you are interested in?
Do you feel you can rely on it to ensure you are up to date on the important topics and developments?
Personally, I would like to see it cover more college football news as well. For instance, have I mentioned that my Iowa Hawkeyes are 10-0?
I would have enjoyed some coverage on Democratic primary debate on CBS last night. I don't believe that I could beat Bernie Sanders' entertainment value. He might be thinking that Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase should not keep more that 10% of his earning for wishing Bitcoin not to survive.
"I'm Not Much Of A Socialist Compared To Eisenhower" We have not come up with an exact number, but it will not be as high as the number under Dwight Eisenhower which was 90 percent, Bernie Sanders said during the Democratic primary debate on CBS.
Hahaha. Some coverage of that debate might have been interesting, but it would also require brushing up on the skills I allowed to atrophy since my days as a cub reporter covering the circus. And believe me, trying to get a meaningful quote from Hector the Happy Clown was never an exercise in joyful living.
You're right about Sanders, though I find him pretty much indistinguishable from his peers on that stage. Heck, they could tax the "rich" at 100% of their income and still not manage to pay from all the "freebies" they're offering this cycle. For sheer entertainment value, however, they're funnier than most episodes of SNL.
On the bright side, however, they share much in common with my children - both of whom also believe that most problems can be solved simply by spending more of my money.
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
Digital Currency Weekly Recap 11-15-2015
Apple Approves Cryptocurrency Game Apps.
CEX.IO Partners with Trading View for Real-Time Charting.
Justice Department Crypto Summit Facilitates Improved Dialogue.
Differing Opinions on Future of Cryptocurrency.
http://dcebrief.com/digital-currency-weekly-recap-11-15-2015/
Apple Approves Cryptocurrency Game Apps.
CEX.IO Partners with Trading View for Real-Time Charting.
Justice Department Crypto Summit Facilitates Improved Dialogue.
Differing Opinions on Future of Cryptocurrency.
http://dcebrief.com/digital-currency-weekly-recap-11-15-2015/
All, we have been doing the recaps for a couple weeks now.
Can I get a show of hands, how many of you look to DCEBrief recaps to get a good portion of your digital currency news?
Is it covering the topics you are interested in?
Do you feel you can rely on it to ensure you are up to date on the important topics and developments?
Personally, I would like to see it cover more college football news as well. For instance, have I mentioned that my Iowa Hawkeyes are 10-0?
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
Can I be honest here?
I read a lot about how DNOTES could theoretically do xyz in some idealized future when crypto runs the world. But nothing about what the technology development of DNOTES is realistically doing right now. What is the development roadmap? What will DNOTES aim to technically achieve in the next 3-6-12 months to make this future a possibility?
I'm talking actual code and releases and shipping solutions, not making press releases, going to expos and having one lily garden center accepting it.
I feel like this thread is 99% smooth talking the talk (of which 75% is either about the DCEBrief website or some random news articles about Bitcoin) and 1% walking any kind of progress walk for the currency itself.
Resassure me here that we're not just stumbling around in some blind circlejerk, posting empty news articles about vague economics and an imaginary future to distract ourselves from the apparent lack of any genuine productized technical direction and progress.
Tell me something real that's going on with DNOTES the cryptocurrency as a technology platform, not just journalism and fluff.
I read a lot about how DNOTES could theoretically do xyz in some idealized future when crypto runs the world. But nothing about what the technology development of DNOTES is realistically doing right now. What is the development roadmap? What will DNOTES aim to technically achieve in the next 3-6-12 months to make this future a possibility?
I'm talking actual code and releases and shipping solutions, not making press releases, going to expos and having one lily garden center accepting it.
I feel like this thread is 99% smooth talking the talk (of which 75% is either about the DCEBrief website or some random news articles about Bitcoin) and 1% walking any kind of progress walk for the currency itself.
Resassure me here that we're not just stumbling around in some blind circlejerk, posting empty news articles about vague economics and an imaginary future to distract ourselves from the apparent lack of any genuine productized technical direction and progress.
Tell me something real that's going on with DNOTES the cryptocurrency as a technology platform, not just journalism and fluff.
Hi Mochilles, appreciate the honesty and in a way I'm glad you posted, though it could have been more polite. We are working very hard on what we have built and proud of it. Our core mission right now is to build the infrastructure required for this company and the currency, and we are not working on leading edge technology at this time. What we have built is practical for the purposes of growing a global supplemental digital currency, and is not theoretical. We have put a lot of time, effort, and money into what we have built. Alan has clearly stated the "three distinct components of this cryptocurrency revolution" in our latest press release and we have made it very clear we are focusing on the currency and the business that will drive that currency. http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-alternative-dnotes-announces-new-company-launch-in-2016-to-integrate-the-currency-payment-system-and-blockchain/
The discussions that happen on here spark ideas. Agreeing or disagreeing here or behind the scenes are where ideas are born and things happen. I have always been taught you need to walk before you run. I would much rather the team walk through this than to run blindly hoping they are running in the right direction. Please stay the course and walk through this like you should walk through life. When you start running is when I look for who or what is chasing you and why. It is like putting a puzzle together, you do it one piece at a time. It is like getting dressed you put your undies on before your pants. It is like baking you have to have all the ingredients before you can bake a cake. You get the picture.
"It is like getting dressed you put your undies on before your pants"
Unless, of course, you're Superman...
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
Can I be honest here?
I read a lot about how DNOTES could theoretically do xyz in some idealized future when crypto runs the world. But nothing about what the technology development of DNOTES is realistically doing right now. What is the development roadmap? What will DNOTES aim to technically achieve in the next 3-6-12 months to make this future a possibility?
I'm talking actual code and releases and shipping solutions, not making press releases, going to expos and having one lily garden center accepting it.
I feel like this thread is 99% smooth talking the talk (of which 75% is either about the DCEBrief website or some random news articles about Bitcoin) and 1% walking any kind of progress walk for the currency itself.
Resassure me here that we're not just stumbling around in some blind circlejerk, posting empty news articles about vague economics and an imaginary future to distract ourselves from the apparent lack of any genuine productized technical direction and progress.
Tell me something real that's going on with DNOTES the cryptocurrency as a technology platform, not just journalism and fluff.
I read a lot about how DNOTES could theoretically do xyz in some idealized future when crypto runs the world. But nothing about what the technology development of DNOTES is realistically doing right now. What is the development roadmap? What will DNOTES aim to technically achieve in the next 3-6-12 months to make this future a possibility?
I'm talking actual code and releases and shipping solutions, not making press releases, going to expos and having one lily garden center accepting it.
I feel like this thread is 99% smooth talking the talk (of which 75% is either about the DCEBrief website or some random news articles about Bitcoin) and 1% walking any kind of progress walk for the currency itself.
Resassure me here that we're not just stumbling around in some blind circlejerk, posting empty news articles about vague economics and an imaginary future to distract ourselves from the apparent lack of any genuine productized technical direction and progress.
Tell me something real that's going on with DNOTES the cryptocurrency as a technology platform, not just journalism and fluff.
Hi Mochilles,
I have to be honest as well. I haven't read much here that comports with what your first sentence suggests. I don't see anyone here really talking about some sort of Utopian existence where "crypto runs the world." Instead, I see a great deal of conversation about how crypto can serve the world by meeting certain needs that are currently left unfulfilled by existing monetary schemes. Is there idealism here? Of course. There are few people willing to invest this level of time or effort into any enterprise that fails to inspire at least a certain level of idealism. However, there is a marked difference between being reasonably idealistic and succumbing to a Pollyannish worldview. I see little of the latter.
The main disconnect I see in your post is the emphasis on just the technology, and I can understand that. The technology is a common focus for many who are interested in crypto. Still, that techno-centric emphasis often misses the mark when it comes to the long-term importance of the technology itself. Yes, technological innovations are critical, but is it not equally critical that those innovations actually serve a purpose? While DNotes is presently playing its cards close to the vest where specific technology plans are concerned, that does not mean that discussions about how the currency can potentially benefit people are in any way a "circlejerk" (I do have to give you credit for using colorful, though somewhat cringe-worthy, imagery).
Finally, I have to take issue with the use of the words "imaginary future" since the context in which you used them presumes that none of what is envisioned is actually realistic. What people like Alan Yong envision is not an imaginary future that cannot come to pass. It is instead an imagined future, and one that is eminently attainable. However, technology alone will not miraculously get us to that future, any more than the invention of the automobile automatically increased the mobility of human beings. To provide its intended benefits, technology must first be accepted and used.
What is easy to miss is that DNotes is currently and quite publicly focused on the people side of the human-tech connection. That doesn't mean that the technology is irrelevant or even just an afterthought. It is merely a reflection of the founders' unrelenting focus on how this technology can benefit people, and the steps needed to bring those potential benefits to fruition. The technology is but part of the story - and where mass acceptance and adoption are concerned, probably the least important part of the tale. As impressive as the technology that powers the internet might be, I think our appreciation of its value would be more than a little diminished were just a small portion of the population using it.
None of that is to suggest, however, that your concerns about the technology are unimportant. Those are all legitimate questions for anyone who is focused entirely on the technical aspects of crypto - though they could probably have been framed in a somewhat less condescending manner. Still, it is important to remember that the conversation you see here tends to revolve around long-term goals and potential precisely because the people involved in the conversation are interested in DNOTES' long-term vision, and in the real benefits that such a vision can provide for the world once it is fully achieved.
Good questions, though.
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
In this weeks digital currency recap:
European Court Exempts Bitcoin Exchange from VAT.
21 Inc Seeks Mining Circuitry Patent.
Jersey Moves Toward 2016 Digital Currency Standards.
Barcelona Preparing to Launch Local Cryptocurrency.
http://dcebrief.com/digital-currency-weekly-recap-10-25-2015/
European Court Exempts Bitcoin Exchange from VAT.
21 Inc Seeks Mining Circuitry Patent.
Jersey Moves Toward 2016 Digital Currency Standards.
Barcelona Preparing to Launch Local Cryptocurrency.
http://dcebrief.com/digital-currency-weekly-recap-10-25-2015/
A city creating a cryptocurrency
That will be interesting. I guess they didn't release too much information on what kind of specs the cryptocurrency will have?
It sounds as though they are still working out many of the finer points, including a name.
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
I just read through the bitcoin recap from yesterday. The article on premature bitcoin regulation had some intriguing points.
1. The current interest in regulating Bitcoin far outweighs its current impact on the market. Noting that the total amount of Bitcoins in existence has a value less than $4 billion at present, and that the coin has relatively little market penetration, Deloitte argues that the amount of value presently at risk is not significant enough to warrant this level of regulatory interest.
2. This technology has received strong regulatory attention far earlier than other transformative technologies. Citing technologies such as the telephone, airplanes, radio, the mobile phone, and the internet, Deloitte reminds readers that each had at least two decades of unregulated development before government took an interest. By contrast, Bitcoin has been developing for little more than half a decade.
3. The true transformative power of Bitcoin has not even been realized yet. It is thus premature to institute regulatory schemes that could prevent the truly innovative transformations that are sure to come.
While I agree with all of these points, it seems like good regulation would help foster the technology more than no regulation. What do you guys think? No regulation vs good regulation?
1. The current interest in regulating Bitcoin far outweighs its current impact on the market. Noting that the total amount of Bitcoins in existence has a value less than $4 billion at present, and that the coin has relatively little market penetration, Deloitte argues that the amount of value presently at risk is not significant enough to warrant this level of regulatory interest.
2. This technology has received strong regulatory attention far earlier than other transformative technologies. Citing technologies such as the telephone, airplanes, radio, the mobile phone, and the internet, Deloitte reminds readers that each had at least two decades of unregulated development before government took an interest. By contrast, Bitcoin has been developing for little more than half a decade.
3. The true transformative power of Bitcoin has not even been realized yet. It is thus premature to institute regulatory schemes that could prevent the truly innovative transformations that are sure to come.
While I agree with all of these points, it seems like good regulation would help foster the technology more than no regulation. What do you guys think? No regulation vs good regulation?
I tend to agree with you. While there are some areas of economic activity that I think could definitely benefit from little to no regulation, this seems to be one area that could benefit from at least a light touch of the regulatory hand. I included Deloitte's arguments because they are an important perspective, and one that I would hope regulators would consider before implementing the type of draconian regulatory regime some would no doubt like to see in place.
Good regulation that is well-balanced could help to inspire more confidence in the industry, while also helping with any perception problems that currently exist. There is a happy middle ground there that can allay any fears that crypto will facilitate crime in ways that dollar bills and euros cannot (silly fears, we know, but ones that exist nonetheless), and at the same time provide the industry with the type of peace of mind it needs to continue to innovate and grow.
So, yeah - I'm with you on that 100%.
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
25,000 DNotes DCEBrief Social Contest.
10 DNotes for each social action up to 10,000 DNotes total payout.
- Share any DCEBrief.com article on Facebook, G+, LinkedIn, or Twitter. (You may share the articles from DCEBrief, or directly from any of our social media accounts)
- Follow DCEBrief on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DCEBrief
- Like DCEBrief on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/DCEBrief
- Follow DCEBrief on linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcebrief
Each social action also counts as an entry toward the following prizes:
- 1 5,000 DNotes randomly selected winner.
- 5 1,000 DNotes prizes for the top 5 sharers.
- 5 1,000 DNotes randomly selected winners.
Rules:
- Email contest@dcebrief.com with your entries including a link to your social profiles and DNotes address by 11/20/2015.
- You may send all of your entries in one email or send an email as you each time you share an article.
- You may only share each article once per social media account.
- Creating additional social media accounts to gain more entries into the contest is strictly prohibited.
- Posting entries here in the forum will disqualify your entries from the contest, and is against the rules of this forum, please be sure to email your entries to contest@dcebrief.com.
Note: You may share any number of our articles, each share counts for the DNotes award and the prizes.
Lots more submissions this week. For those waiting for the next payment, I will get them sent out tomorrow.
Sounds like the sharing is catching on, which is a good thing to get the word out there. Great job to all.
Sure is, we now have a total of 440 entries.
All entries have been paid up to this point. We will do the next payout next weekend.
Thank you to everyone who has participated!
I printed off articles and posted them on every telephone pole within ten miles of my home - by my count, that's hundreds of entries. Should I send you photographic evidence and GPS coordinates for each posting... or is that not how this works?
Not quite, lol. Though I would be thoroughly impressed.
That's the trouble with using English ... so many different word meanings. I suppose all the articles I mailed to people don't count either, huh?
The Post Office really needs to change its name so that people stop confusing it with social media activity then. There goes $300 in stamps I'll never get back...
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
25,000 DNotes DCEBrief Social Contest.
10 DNotes for each social action up to 10,000 DNotes total payout.
- Share any DCEBrief.com article on Facebook, G+, LinkedIn, or Twitter. (You may share the articles from DCEBrief, or directly from any of our social media accounts)
- Follow DCEBrief on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DCEBrief
- Like DCEBrief on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/DCEBrief
- Follow DCEBrief on linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcebrief
Each social action also counts as an entry toward the following prizes:
- 1 5,000 DNotes randomly selected winner.
- 5 1,000 DNotes prizes for the top 5 sharers.
- 5 1,000 DNotes randomly selected winners.
Rules:
- Email contest@dcebrief.com with your entries including a link to your social profiles and DNotes address by 11/20/2015.
- You may send all of your entries in one email or send an email as you each time you share an article.
- You may only share each article once per social media account.
- Creating additional social media accounts to gain more entries into the contest is strictly prohibited.
- Posting entries here in the forum will disqualify your entries from the contest, and is against the rules of this forum, please be sure to email your entries to contest@dcebrief.com.
Note: You may share any number of our articles, each share counts for the DNotes award and the prizes.
Lots more submissions this week. For those waiting for the next payment, I will get them sent out tomorrow.
Sounds like the sharing is catching on, which is a good thing to get the word out there. Great job to all.
Sure is, we now have a total of 440 entries.
All entries have been paid up to this point. We will do the next payout next weekend.
Thank you to everyone who has participated!
I printed off articles and posted them on every telephone pole within ten miles of my home - by my count, that's hundreds of entries. Should I send you photographic evidence and GPS coordinates for each posting... or is that not how this works?
Re: [ANN][NOTE]DNotes - New Company Launch in 2016 To Integrate The Currency, Pay...
All, here is this weeks bitcoin recap.
ACCC Investigating Australian Bitcoin Bank Account Closures
BitcoinPays OpenCart Plugin Enables Online Merchant Bitcoin Payments
DEA Agent Sentenced For Silk Road Corruption
Bi Wang Announces Bitcoin Miner and 14nm Chip for Consumers
Bitcoin Company Abra To Receive Investment from AmEx
Chinas CAC Proclaims Post-Bitcoin Era
Bounty Offered for Perpetrators of Bitcoin Ransom Demand
BnkToTheFuture to Help Launch Bitcoin Mining IPO
Deloittes Watts and Others Make Strong Case Against Premature Bitcoin Regulation
http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-weekly-recap-10-23-2015/
ACCC Investigating Australian Bitcoin Bank Account Closures
BitcoinPays OpenCart Plugin Enables Online Merchant Bitcoin Payments
DEA Agent Sentenced For Silk Road Corruption
Bi Wang Announces Bitcoin Miner and 14nm Chip for Consumers
Bitcoin Company Abra To Receive Investment from AmEx
Chinas CAC Proclaims Post-Bitcoin Era
Bounty Offered for Perpetrators of Bitcoin Ransom Demand
BnkToTheFuture to Help Launch Bitcoin Mining IPO
Deloittes Watts and Others Make Strong Case Against Premature Bitcoin Regulation
http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-weekly-recap-10-23-2015/
Bravo, Aria. Bravo. Lol. The ransom article made my day. Gotta love the counter bounty approach. I hope they get him.
I am very cautious about this article. Doesn't it seem odd that a "hacker" would only demand $4,000 USD? That is nothing in reality. Hmmm, sounds quite fishy to me....something just doesn't sound right about this story. Remember, don't believe everything you read. Sounds more like a marketing ploy to me since finding the person(s) behind a DOS attack is quite impossible if they know what they are doing, hence the generous reward.
The Wall Street Journal did a story about this. The ransom demands are probably set so low to increase the odds that the victim will pay rather than deal with the hassle. A larger ransom would increase the chances of the police being called, and a refusal to comply with the demand.
[Suspicious link removed]j.com/articles/ransomware-a-growing-threat-to-small-businesses-1429127403
Like all such stories, it could be a ploy, but it is not exactly out of the ordinary. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt in this instance.
Both arguments sounded reasonable. However, I am inclined to agree with KC. Playing the (small) numbers game to avoid being challenged or prosecuted is a old game of scam artists.
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All, here is this weeks bitcoin recap.
ACCC Investigating Australian Bitcoin Bank Account Closures
BitcoinPays OpenCart Plugin Enables Online Merchant Bitcoin Payments
DEA Agent Sentenced For Silk Road Corruption
Bi Wang Announces Bitcoin Miner and 14nm Chip for Consumers
Bitcoin Company Abra To Receive Investment from AmEx
Chinas CAC Proclaims Post-Bitcoin Era
Bounty Offered for Perpetrators of Bitcoin Ransom Demand
BnkToTheFuture to Help Launch Bitcoin Mining IPO
Deloittes Watts and Others Make Strong Case Against Premature Bitcoin Regulation
http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-weekly-recap-10-23-2015/
ACCC Investigating Australian Bitcoin Bank Account Closures
BitcoinPays OpenCart Plugin Enables Online Merchant Bitcoin Payments
DEA Agent Sentenced For Silk Road Corruption
Bi Wang Announces Bitcoin Miner and 14nm Chip for Consumers
Bitcoin Company Abra To Receive Investment from AmEx
Chinas CAC Proclaims Post-Bitcoin Era
Bounty Offered for Perpetrators of Bitcoin Ransom Demand
BnkToTheFuture to Help Launch Bitcoin Mining IPO
Deloittes Watts and Others Make Strong Case Against Premature Bitcoin Regulation
http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-weekly-recap-10-23-2015/
Bravo, Aria. Bravo. Lol. The ransom article made my day. Gotta love the counter bounty approach. I hope they get him.
I am very cautious about this article. Doesn't it seem odd that a "hacker" would only demand $4,000 USD? That is nothing in reality. Hmmm, sounds quite fishy to me....something just doesn't sound right about this story. Remember, don't believe everything you read. Sounds more like a marketing ploy to me since finding the person(s) behind a DOS attack is quite impossible if they know what they are doing, hence the generous reward.
The Wall Street Journal did a story about this. The ransom demands are probably set so low to increase the odds that the victim will pay rather than deal with the hassle. A larger ransom would increase the chances of the police being called, and a refusal to comply with the demand.
[Suspicious link removed]j.com/articles/ransomware-a-growing-threat-to-small-businesses-1429127403
Like all such stories, it could be a ploy, but it is not exactly out of the ordinary. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt in this instance.
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Hi all,
Thought some of you might be interested in some of the ongoing news related to regulation of the crypto environment. The Uniform Law Commission met on the 9th to discuss their draft proposal for uniform regulation throughout the U.S. You can download that draft and other related info at their website:
http://www.uniformlawcommission.com/Committee.aspx?title=Regulation%20of%20Virtual%20Currencies
Thought some of you might be interested in some of the ongoing news related to regulation of the crypto environment. The Uniform Law Commission met on the 9th to discuss their draft proposal for uniform regulation throughout the U.S. You can download that draft and other related info at their website:
http://www.uniformlawcommission.com/Committee.aspx?title=Regulation%20of%20Virtual%20Currencies
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sigh... so ... three days of wasted effort and 5,000 fake social media accounts later ... and NOW you tell me?
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All, below is the writers guide. Ken has been a huge help, with his writing experience and brainstorming ideas. Please provide any feedback and suggestions.
Summary
DCEBrief is not a news aggregator that merely reports dry facts, but instead provides an analysis of news and facts as it relates to digital currency, explaining why certain news and trends are important to the industry.
DCEBrief always looks at the positive aspects of a story and does not believe in negative media or attention as a means of gaining readership.
DCEBrief has no interest in attacking governments, banks, or others whose cooperation will be essential at some level if digital currency is to succeed. While it is perfectly acceptable to question those entity's policies with respect to digital currency, the tone of that criticism should be one of respectful disagreement wherever possible.
Every news story should be able to address one of several relevant issues:
How this topic positively impacts digital currency
How this topic promotes or otherwise furthers public acceptance of digital currency
How this topic promotes public awareness of digital currency
How this topic promotes usability of digital currency
Key Beliefs that DCEBrief articles should not go against:
DCEBrief is respectful of all individuals and groups, their ideas, and projects.
Digital currency will play an important role in our future and is a benefit to mankind.
Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that will forever change the way data is stored.
Digital currency is a new paradigm, it requires a new perspective that is not strictly adhering to existing social economic systems and theories.
Healthy regulation designed to protect consumers with minimal impact on technology and innovation is ideal.
Common misnomers to avoid:
Digital currency is not a good vehicle for nor does it promote criminal activity, such as money laundering and illegal purchases, all digital currency transactions leave a trail that can be followed. It is used by criminals, just as any other currency, because it is not directly tied to a financial services account.
Digital currency transactions do not identify individuals on the blockchain. "Accounts at a money service business or financial institution can certainly be linked to identity, but the individual coins (or coin subunits) themselves cannot be."
Digital currency theft has not been the result of an inherent technology flaw. The thefts or hacks have been the result of improper management of the currency.
Keywords to use in articles:
Digital currency
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
Summary
DCEBrief is not a news aggregator that merely reports dry facts, but instead provides an analysis of news and facts as it relates to digital currency, explaining why certain news and trends are important to the industry.
DCEBrief always looks at the positive aspects of a story and does not believe in negative media or attention as a means of gaining readership.
DCEBrief has no interest in attacking governments, banks, or others whose cooperation will be essential at some level if digital currency is to succeed. While it is perfectly acceptable to question those entity's policies with respect to digital currency, the tone of that criticism should be one of respectful disagreement wherever possible.
Every news story should be able to address one of several relevant issues:
How this topic positively impacts digital currency
How this topic promotes or otherwise furthers public acceptance of digital currency
How this topic promotes public awareness of digital currency
How this topic promotes usability of digital currency
Key Beliefs that DCEBrief articles should not go against:
DCEBrief is respectful of all individuals and groups, their ideas, and projects.
Digital currency will play an important role in our future and is a benefit to mankind.
Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that will forever change the way data is stored.
Digital currency is a new paradigm, it requires a new perspective that is not strictly adhering to existing social economic systems and theories.
Healthy regulation designed to protect consumers with minimal impact on technology and innovation is ideal.
Common misnomers to avoid:
Digital currency is not a good vehicle for nor does it promote criminal activity, such as money laundering and illegal purchases, all digital currency transactions leave a trail that can be followed. It is used by criminals, just as any other currency, because it is not directly tied to a financial services account.
Digital currency transactions do not identify individuals on the blockchain. "Accounts at a money service business or financial institution can certainly be linked to identity, but the individual coins (or coin subunits) themselves cannot be."
Digital currency theft has not been the result of an inherent technology flaw. The thefts or hacks have been the result of improper management of the currency.
Keywords to use in articles:
Digital currency
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
I think you've done a wonderful job with that overview. It will be very useful for ensuring that we all stay within the bounds of DCEBrief's editorial vision. Take a bow!
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Found a nice little editorial on NewsBTC
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/10/10/cryptocurrency-dnotes-announces-new-2016-venture/
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/10/10/cryptocurrency-dnotes-announces-new-2016-venture/
A nice find, and a very good summation of the Press Release. Nice to see.
You evidently use your internet search time in a much more efficient manner than I do... my haul today has consisted of two pictures of dogs playing poker, and a poorly written article about the forgotten health benefits of tator tot casserole. But at least they've given me an idea for tomorrow's dinner.
No, not the dogs... the other thing.
Thanks, for the good laugh. I hope someone from the White House is not reading this post.
Hahaha... that was funnier than mine. Very nice.
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Found a nice little editorial on NewsBTC
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/10/10/cryptocurrency-dnotes-announces-new-2016-venture/
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/10/10/cryptocurrency-dnotes-announces-new-2016-venture/
A nice find, and a very good summation of the Press Release. Nice to see.
You evidently use your internet search time in a much more efficient manner than I do... my haul today has consisted of two pictures of dogs playing poker, and a poorly written article about the forgotten health benefits of tator tot casserole. But at least they've given me an idea for tomorrow's dinner.
No, not the dogs... the other thing.
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Trying out a new article format on DCEBrief and would like to hear everyone's comments. The idea is to cover the most important news of the week. I think it would be a good way to cover more important topics, while we ramp up DCEBrief.
Bitcoin Weekly Recap 10-9-2015
http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-weekly-recap-10-9-2015/
We will also have one for blockchain and digital currency as a whole.
Bitcoin Weekly Recap 10-9-2015
http://dcebrief.com/bitcoin-weekly-recap-10-9-2015/
We will also have one for blockchain and digital currency as a whole.
I really like that format. It's great to have a weekly roundup for people that don't want to check each day to see who has said what about crypto in the last week. I like that the articles for the most part are 'informational' rather than just news, people walk away having learned something. This is sometimes combined with news pieces, so it isn't just straight reporting as such.
Fantastic! How about that - it is of great value to me personally too, because I no longer have the time to read every industry article. This is perfect, and as always, Ken did an outstanding job. Keep that up Ken and it will be my must visit site for Executive Briefing!!!
Probably a good thing that we played it straight then. So much for my idea of doing a Daily Show version of the news...