Shiraz Jagati

Shiraz is a cryptocurrency journalist and analyst currently traversing through Southeast Asia. When not exploring the emerging blockchain ecosystem, he loves to play the blues and dabble in the world of meditation.

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Explained

Let’s take a closer look at the core concepts underlying zero-knowledge proofs.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Explained

Shiraz Jagati

2019-11-18T14:46:00+00:00

Follow up

With Chinese President Xi Jinping recently showcasing support for blockchain, local media is seemingly changing its sentiment toward crypto.

China Walks Back Hardline Media Rhetoric Toward Crypto and Blockchain

Shiraz Jagati

2019-11-14T18:23:00+00:00

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Analysis

A U.S.-based lawyer linked with the OneCoin scam allegedly helped Ruja Ignatova, the principal accused in the OneCoin scam, launder over $400 million.

Scale of OneCoin Scam Unravels Amid Ongoing Court Hearings

Shiraz Jagati

2019-11-10T14:36:00+00:00

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Follow up

Even though BitMEX is trying to brush aside its recent email leak, many industry personnel seem to think the matter is serious.

BitMEX Email Data Leak Fallout Is Serious, Many Users Already Affected

Shiraz Jagati

2019-11-06T13:50:00+00:00

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China’s Xi Jinping is pushing his government to adopt blockchain-enabled technologies as the country gears up to release its own CBDC.

China Is Pushing Blockchain Adoption, Seizing the Momentum From US

Shiraz Jagati

2019-10-30T16:13:00+00:00

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Follow up

Two AT&T employees have been accused of indulging in illegal SIM swap-related activities. Cointelegraph spoke with Seth Shapiro.

The Curious Case of AT&T, Seth Shapiro’s SIM Card and a Stolen $1.8M

Shiraz Jagati

2019-10-26T18:15:00+01:00

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Explained

Let’s take a closer look at the core concepts underlying vertical and horizontal scaling.

Vertical and Horizontal Blockchain Scaling, Explained

Shiraz Jagati

2019-10-20T16:42:00+01:00

Analysis

Are blockchain-based voting systems really trustworthy or do we need to reevaluate the potency of this technology?

Blockchain Voting Systems — Can Democracy Rely on Them?

Shiraz Jagati

2019-10-15T19:39:00+01:00

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