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Bad Trip: Pot Company High Times Backtracks on Accepting Bitcoin in IPO
High Times Holding Corp, a New York-based media group advocating for cannabis usage, has decided against accepting bitcoin in its initial public offering (IPO), according to a filing with the…
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Litecoin, EOS, Stellar Lumens, Tron, IOTA Technical Analysis: Altcoin Adds 10%, Bottoms Hopium?
For the first time in more than n days, the top 10 is green and printing double digits right at main support lines. Of course, in the last days, support…
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Jim Cramer Who Said ‘Bears Sterns is Fine’ Thinks ‘Sun is Setting’ on Bitcoin
Former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer believes Bitcoin is most likely dead. Cramer’s pronouncement comes at a difficult period for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. The top-ranked virtual currency has…
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Cryptocurrency Markets Maintain Momentum Despite Slight Retracement
The cryptocurrency markets continued their positive momentum on Wednesday evening as most of the coins held on to the double-digit gains achieved over the past 24 hours. Most importantly, altcoins…
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Turkey’s Crypto Market Surges as the Lira Tumbles Against the Dollar
Turkey’s cryptocurrency exchanges have seen an influx in trading volume after the nation’s currency, lira, nosedived to an all-time low against the dollar. In the past week, all of the…
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Another Top-5 Cryptocurrency Exchange Plots Move to Malta’s ‘Blockchain Island’
Another day passes by and although August is a traditionally slow month in the business and finance circles, Malta does not seem to be resting on its laurels at all.…
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Square’s Cash App Now Supports Bitcoin Trading in All 50 States
Mobile payment company Square is expanding its bitcoin trading support to all 50 states through its Cash App. This means that residents in all corners of the U.S. can utilize…
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If Bitcoin is Rat Poison, the Banks Are the Rats: Pantera Capital CEO
Pantera Capital officials continue to maintain an upbeat outlook for cryptocurrency amidst the current market downturn. In an ICO and digital asset funds conference call Tuesday, CEO and chief investment…
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Report: Over $2 Million Lost to Crypto Scams in Second Quarter of 2018
A quarterly report on scams and phishing from Kaspersky Labs states that cybercriminals stole over $2 million through crypto scams in Q2 2018
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Y Combinator Reveals Ex-Baidu Blockchain Bull Qi Lu as CEO of New China Division
CEO of Y Combinator’s new China division is looking to blockchain for long-term innovation
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, IOTA: Price Analysis, August 15
Sometimes the best move is to go against the prevailing sentiment - both when the prices are rising and when they are falling. Is now that time? Let’s see the…
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Blockchain ETF Provider Will Launch a $100 Million Crypto Hedge Fund: Report
Reality Shares, an asset management firm based in California, will be launching a $100 million multi-strategy crypto hedge fund, a source told Business Insider. According to the company insider, the crypto…
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Coinbase Says in 2017 it was Signing up 50,000 New Users Daily
Coinbase, Inc., the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, was signing up 50,000 new customers a day last year, says CEO Brian Armstrong. Crypto ‘Bubble’ Armstrong spoke at Bloomberg’s Players…
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‘It’ll Happen Anyway’: Andreas Antonopoulos Criticizes Bitcoin ETFs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “fundamentally undermine the underlying principle of peer-to-peer money,” Andreas Antonopoulos claimed, adopting a critical stance on the financial instrument. ‘Not Your Keys – Not Your Bitcoin’ As part…
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Bank of Montreal, Teachers’ Pension Fund Trial Canadian Dollar Debt Deal via Blockchain
In a national currency first, the Bank of Montreal and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have reportedly settled a Canadian-dollar debt deal over blockchain
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Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T for $224 Million after Mobile-Linked Theft
A bitcoin investor has sued telecommunications giant AT&T for $224 million after losing millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency in a theft that he says is the cellular service provider’s…
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Crypto Bulls Fighting Back? Market Sees Green After Sell-Off
The cryptocurrency market flashed green Wednesday following a major downturn.
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Decentralized Exchange AirSwap Launches OTC Trading
Built on Ethereum, AirSwap is one of the first decentralized exchanges to gain public adoption as a peer-to-peer value transfer network. On Aug. 15, AirSwap is revealing a new OTC…
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Coinbase Gets More Serious About Decentralized Identity Solutions With Acquisition of Startup Distributed Systems
On Wednesday (15 August 2018), Coinbase announced that it had acquired a small San Francisco-based startup called Distributed Systems, with the startup's five employees joining Coinbase's Identity team.
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IBM Blockchain to Enhance US Insurance Reporting
The US insurance association AAIS will use IBM blockchain to improve insurance data reporting to regulatory bodies.
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Groestlcoin (GRS) Technical Analysis: The One To Watch, Recovers 100% in 24hrs
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BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Slams Ether (ETH), Predicts It Will Drop Below $100
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes recently predicted that Ether's (ETH) price will drop below $100. Hayes also called Ether a "shitcoin". Although its price dropped below $300 recently for the first…
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BlocVehicle to Launch ‘Airbnb’ for Used Cars
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BitMart Lists ERC20 Token EBCoin (EBC), The Best Gift for Travelers
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Boost for Businesses and AI Growth as hCaptcha Launches in China
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Social Cryptocurrency Kin Selects 40 Apps for $3 Million Developer Incubator
The Kin Ecosystem Foundation, creator of the cryptocurrency backed by social media company Kik Interactive, has selected consumer 40 apps to participate in the inaugural edition of its development incubator.…
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BKX Token Available for Instant Purchase with Any Crypto or Bank Card via Changelly Exchange
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Ripple Exec Says Company is Targeting the Large Financial Market in China
Ripple, the third largest cryptocurrency project by its total market cap, confirmed that it is targeting the large Chinese market with its cross-border blockchain payment technology, CNBC reported this morning.…
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“Yelp! Of Blockchain” Secures $1.4M Seed Investment to Improve Broken Review Industry
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#248 Uri Klarman: bloXroute – Layer-0 Scaling with Akamai for Blockchains
Support the show, consider donating: BTC: 1CD83r9EzFinDNWwmRW4ssgCbhsM5bxXwg ETH: 0x8cdb49ca5103Ce06717C4daBBFD4857183f50935 Until now, proposals to improve blockchain scalability have addressed the problem in two ways. One seeks to increase efficiency...
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Coinbase Acquires Digital Identity Startup Distributed Systems
Coinbase is advancing its push into developing a secure digital identity platform by acquiring San Francisco-based startup Distributed Systems.
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Chinese City Announces Blockchain Receipt
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is pilot testing a blockchain receipt for tax filing.
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VC Investor Explains Reasons Why Crypto Fell 80% in 2018
According to prominent venture capital investor Chris Burniske, the crypto market fell by nearly 80 percent in 2018 due to the lack of adoption of major digital assets. Throughout 2017,…
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Overstock Shares Plummet, Losing Around 50 Percent YTD
The cryptocurrency market has been in a steady decline for the last couple of weeks. Since the beginning of August, a little over $90 billion were wiped off the market.…
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Bitwise Launches 3 More Crypto-Related Indexes, Creates Index Advisory Board
Bitwise Index Services, the crypto index unit of Bitwise Asset Management, launched three more indexes that focus on cryptocurrency-related assets. The company has also created an index advisory board.
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Runs.com Announces Investment by BlockTeam Ventures
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Bitmain Targeting $3B IPO, Ready to File Application this September
New information about Bitmain’s potential IPO came out today. People familiar with the matter told media that the Chinese company might file for a stock market listing next month.
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Bittrex-Powered CatalX Targets Canadian Exchange Market
CatalX, a Canadian company founded in 2017, will partner with Bittrex. The new exchange will have the most diversified asset range in the country.
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AT&T Sued for $224 Million After Phone Hackers Rob Crypto Investor
Michael Terpin is suing AT&T, claiming the company's failure to protect his cell phone data lead to hackers stealing $24 million in cryptocurrencies.
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Newsflash: Ethereum Price Claws Its Way Back to $300 as Market Adds Billions
The ethereum price clawed its way back to $300 on Wednesday as the wider cryptocurrency market experienced a double-digit recovery. Ethereum suffered a colossal sell-off during the early part of…
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Introducing “Understanding Digital Tokens: from the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance and Smith + Crown
Developed to be a key resource for the emerging industry surrounding the generation and distribution of tokens using blockchain technology, the Token Alliance develops community-driven guidelines for the responsible proliferation…
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New Service Offers Dapps a Turnkey Compliance and Liquidity Solution
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Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Recovers on Weak Upside Promise
The Bitcoin market on Wednesday attempted a decent bullish recovery, extending the recent marginal gains to an impressive 10% upside from the previous lows. The Asian trading session witnessed an…
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SEC Expands Inquiry Into Riot Blockchain, Filing Reveals
The legal woes of biotech company-turned-crypto miner Riot Blockchain don't appear to be slowing down.
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Reality Shares Mulls $100M Crypto Hedge Fund – Report
The owner of the NASDAQ-traded blockchain fund BLCN has already allocated $25 million for the project, according to a person familiar with the company’s plans.
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Hungary’s Finance Ministry Cryptocurrencies Aren’t a Legal Payment Method
Hungary’s Finance Ministry has recently revealed the country is working on a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, although it doesn’t yet consider them a legal payment method.
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Despite Recent Market Downturn, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Remains Bullish
Brian Armstrong, chief executive of San Francisco-based Coinbase appears to be unfazed by the market’s undisguised downturn, and has stated his cryptocurrency exchange was signing up 50,000 new members a…
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Cryptocurrency Theft Triggers $224M Lawsuit Against AT&T
US investor Michael Terpin filed a lawsuit against telecommunications company AT&T, claiming that the latter was negligent when he was stolen $24 million worth of cryptocurrency from his personal accounts.
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BaaS: Solution Bringing Blockchain to The Masses
Blockchain as a service (BaaS) helps integrate blockchain into businesses. In order to enable companies to enjoy its benefits, tech giants offer blockchain technology through their cloud-based platforms “as a…
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We are Building WeChat on Steroids – Stefano Virgilli, Market Space CSO
In an exclusive interview, Cryptovest’s Nikita Sachdev discusses the new marketplace solution with Market Space CSO Stefano Virgilli.
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South Korea Crypto Industry More Optimistic Than Ever Despite Bear Market
Throughout the past two months, investors in the local crypto market of South Korea have continuously expressed their optimism towards a drastic change in the regulatory landscape of crypto. Since…
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Overstock’s Stock Prices Crash, Recent Gains From Its Blockchain Plans Now All Gone
Overstock's 20% surge in its stock prices was short-lived, as its market value has come crashing down again. The online retailer has lost 21% of its market value, and its…
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Altcoin Extinction: Which Assets Survived the Bear Market with the Least Losses
After the latest crash in altcoins, the scale of losses since all-time highs paints a dramatic picture, but a handful of assets stand out.
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Abu Dhabi resident Down 85% After Taking $140K Loan to Buy Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency investing is risky business and one budding investor is feeling the pain after using a huge bank loan to build a losing cryptocurrency portfolio. DYOR and Steer Clear of…
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Insurance Ratings Bureau Pilots IBM Blockchain for Automatic Reporting
The American Association of Insurance Services is turning to IBM Blockchain to support a new automated insurance reporting tool.
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Brock Pierce and Company Will Bring Together Exchanges, and Regulators at Spanish Crypto Summit
Edge Crypto Enables Litecoin (LTC) Purchase with Credit, Debit Cards
The wallet also added four new coins: Bitcoin Gold (BTG), Tether (USDT), Digibyte (DGB), and Vertcoin (VTC).
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Canadian Minerals Mining Company Switches to Crypto
Squire Mining is changing its business model completely, with a rapid move from mineral mining to cryptocurrencies.
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XRP Price Analysis – August 15
On the 4-hour chart, the XRP price is in a bearish trend. On August 14, the price fell to its low at a price of $0.25 and commenced a bullish…
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‘Sh*tcoin’ Ethereum Price Will Fall Below $100: BitMEX CEO
When Arthur Hayes has an opinion, he doesn’t tend to mince words. The BitMEX CEO and noted pot-stirrer stayed true to form on Tuesday when using a few, err, colorful…
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Hungary Says Cryptocurrencies are Not Legal Payment Method
Hungary is working on regulation of cryptocurrencies, but is not admitting them for legal payment method yet, the finance ministry says.
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Blockchain VC Firm Pithia Inc. Signs Investment Deal with Lucidity
Blockchain startups are disrupting industries worldwide through solutions for data transparency, storage and security. On Aug. 15, venture capital firm Pithia confirmed an investment deal with blockchain startup Lucidity. RChain…
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Unibright Partners with Lufthansa, Microsoft, and NEM to Build a Bridge Between Different Industries
Unibright, a unified framework for blockchain-based business integration, has partnered with Lufthansa, Microsoft, and NEM. Making Blockchain Easy Three months after Unibright reached its hardcap in only 10 days, the…
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Reality Shares Set To Launch $100 Million Crypto Hedge Fund, After Its First Ever Blockchain ETF
Reality Shares, a California-based asset management firm, is planning to launch a $100 million crypto hedge fund. Over 100 other crypto hedge funds are also expected to launch this year,…
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Tyler Winklevoss: ‘It Will Take Time’ for Wall Street to Make Crypto Jump
Crypto exchange Gemini CEO Tyler believes “it will take time” for the majority of Wall Street to enter the cryptocurrency sector. The Winklevoss brothers also said they won’t be slowing…
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30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey
Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
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Ethereum (ETH) is the Most Popular Cryptocurrency for Scammers, Kaspersky Report Shows
Ethereum giveaway scams multiplied with cybercriminals pocketing $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2018.
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Cannabis Brand High Times Walks Back on Becoming ‘First Ever’ IPO to Accept Crypto
Cannabis culture media firm High Times Holding, which claims to be the “original voice of cannabis,” has recently revealed it won’t be accepting bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, in its initial…
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LINE Launches $10 Million Token Venture Fund, Lists TRON on Crypto Exchange
Japan’s largest messaging app LINE has established a new corporate token venture fund with $10 million in capital for startups in the blockchain and crypto industry. With over 600 million…
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Venezuela Mulls Setting up Crypto Central Bank
The draft amendments to the constitution are due to be tabled for consideration by the Constituent Assembly’s board in 35 days.
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Playboy Sues Company behind VIT Token
Playboy claims Global Blockchain Technologies did not deliver on its promises, while the latter says those are normal disputes.
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Coinbase CEO Keeps Calm over Delay in SEC Decision on Bitcoin ETF
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his opinion on various issues with Bloomberg, projecting a mostly positive sentiment, including in relation to the recent ETF developments.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis – August 15
On the 4-hour chart, the Bitcoin price is in a bullish trend. On the chart, the candlestick on August 4th, broke the support level at $6,000 and the bullish candlesticks…
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China Aerospace Looks at Blockchain to Solve Billion-Invoice-Sized Issue
China's aerospace agency is turning to blockchain to solve its invoice billing problems.
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Ex-Paypal CEO Labels Cryptocurrency ‘A Cult’ That’s ‘Headed Straight to Zero’
Today, PayPal CEO Bill Harris debuted on CNBC’s Fast Money where he provided a no holds barred lambast of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is a “Cult” The world hasn’t…
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Korean Blockchain Groups Blast Plan to Strip Crypto Exchange Benefits
Several blockchain associations in South Korea are pushing back against a government proposal they fear will stifle industry innovation.
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Japanese Line Creates $10M Token Venture Fund
The fund is the second major crypto investment of Asian tech giant Line Corporation this year after the launch of Bitbox digital coin exchange.
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Ex-Google Engineer Accuses Bitmain of Meddling with Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
A former Google engineer who became the founder of Visan took to Twitter to expound on Bitmain's involvement with Bitcoin Cash.
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Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin: ‘Trader Types’ Behind Crypto Price Swings
Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin has recently argued that “trader types” are driving the cryptocurrency ecosystem’s price swings as they “feel like their fortunes are rising and falling”…
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Rise 6% as Market Rebounds During Dark Skies
Over the past 12 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum have risen by more than 6 percent in value, but some analysts are still not convinced about the short-term trend of the…
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KuCoin Names Ian Balina as Global Titan Ambassador
Unveiled Aug. 10, the KuCoin ambassador program will allow crypto-industry experts to suggest new blockchain and cryptocurrency projects for listing on the exchange. On Aug. 14, the exchange revealed its…
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Breakdown Over? Bitcoin Indicators Suggest Price Outlook Is Improving
Bitcoin looks to have fought off recent bear attacks that saw prices landing just above the yearly low of $5,755.
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EOS Price Analysis – August 15
The cryptocurrency is still in a bearish trend in the short-term outlook. The bearish pressure was weak at the $4.30 demand area as the bulls gradually returned with a bullish…
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Digital Gold Exchange Enters Cryptocurrency Market with a Strong Focus on Ecosystem
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$114 Million: 18,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Shifted To BitMEX-linked Wallet
A wallet linked to BitMEX, a large crypto derivatives trading platform, recently received 18,000 Bitcoin (BTC) from 17 different crypto wallet addresses. The consolidation of the enormous amount of coins…
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South Korea Budgets a Trillion Won for Blockchain Tech in 2019
South Korea’s government has earmarked a 5 trillion won ($4.4 billion) budget toward its ‘Growth through Innovation’ investment program in eight critical sectors with a particular focus on blockchain and…
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Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis – August 15
ETH continues its bearish trend in the short-term outlook. The high bullish momentum from the $252.40 in the demand area pushed the price up to $280.99 in the supply area.
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Y Combinator’s New China Chief Is Bullish on Blockchain
Lu Qi, the head of Y Combinator's new China division, believes blockchain has great potential for entrepreneurship in the long run.
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Coinbase Was Adding 50,000 Users a Day, Says CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, was reportedly adding 50,000 users a day last year, when most cryptocurrencies surged to their all-time highs. Per its CEO…
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New Transport Layer bloXroute Promises to Solve Bitcoin’s Biggest Problem
bloXroute Labs and a team of Northwestern University students believe Bitcoin’s biggest problem, scalability, can be solved without affecting its chief virtue — decentralization. Northwestern and bloXroute Labs Are Working…
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EU Officials Propose ICO Regulations, Set Fixed Fundraising Limits
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has called for the creation of strict regulations pertaining to initial coin offerings (ICOs). Parliament Members Call for Regulations In a…
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Tron (TRX) Cryptocurrency Jumps on Bitbox Listing
Line Corporation’s trading platform has added TRX, launching it in trading pairs with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
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Crypto Roundup – 15 August 2018
All the coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted positive changes, ranging from 4.37% to 21.9%. Jamaica stock exchange (JSE) to launch crypto asset trading by the…
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Paradex, Coinbase’s Decentralized Exchange Updated: New Features Added, Such as Support for BNB, CVC, HT, KNC, MANA, STORJ, and TUSD
On Tuesday (14 August 2018), Coinbase announced that Paradex, the decentralized exchange it acquired on 23 May 2018, has been updated, with several new features added, such as support for BNB,…
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SEC Nixes Fraudulent Tomahawk ICO, Bars Company Founder
The US watchdog has imposed fines and prohibitions on the company which attempted to raise money issuing the so-called Tomahawkcoin (TOM).
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Prime Trust Enters Crypto Custody Race, Will Hold ‘Any’ Ethereum Token
Prime Trust, a Nevada trust company, says it can handle custody for bitcoin, ether and any token issued on ethereum under the ERC-20 standard.
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Venezuela Looking to Launch a Central Bank for Cryptocurrencies
Venezuela is reportedly looking to lunch a central bank for cryptocurrencies, as the country’s National Constituent Assembly is preparing to reform the Venezuelan Constitution to include it, along with a…
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These 5 ICO Exit Scams Cost Investors $100 Million
ICO exit scams over the last two years have left people $96.8 million out of pocket, according to data compiled by blockchain intelligence firm Diar. However, this is only a…
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Caribbean: Major Bank Partners with Fintech Startup to Explore Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency
West Indian fintech startup Bitt has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sint Maarten and the Central Bank of Curaçao (CBCS) to explore the possibilities and advantages of introducing a…
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Tether (USDT) Market Release Sends Bitcoin (BTC) Back Above $6,300
The Tether treasury released two tranches yesterday, injecting 90 million USDT to Bittrex.
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Blocksmatter Daily Crypto Morning August 15, 2018
96 Blocksmatter Daily Crypto Morning August 15, 2018 <!-- View this email in your browser Good morning! After falling sharply yesterday, the crypto markets recovered most of the lost ground…
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18,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Moved to BitMEX Wallet
An enormous 18,000 BTC was moved to a wallet known to belong to BitMEX.
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Crypto Exchange Binance Rolls Out Educational Initiative to Foster Blockchain
Virtual currency exchange Binance announced the launch of a platform to accelerate knowledge about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
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Messaging Giant LINE Launches $10 Million Token Venture Fund
LINE has announced another move into the cryptocurrency space with the launch of a $10 million token venture fund.
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‘The Great Bitcoin Debate’: Former PayPal CEO Bill Harris vs. Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Brian Kelly
On Tuesday (14 August 2018), Bill Harris, a former CEO of Intuit and PayPal, and the founder of Personal Capital, who had previously called Bitcoin "The Greatest Scam in History",…
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Payment Professionals See Technology Driving Sector Growth, But Blockchain Isn’t at Forefront – Study
Payment professionals look at technology to drive growth in the commercial payments industry but express concerns over cryptocurrencies as a legitimate form of digital payment.
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‘Buy Crypto’: Kim Dotcom Warns Of Looming US Dollar Implosion
Entrepreneur and MegaUpload creator Kim Dotcom has repeated his belief in Bitcoin over fiat currency, telling fans directly to “buy cryptocurrency.” Dotcom: Crash ‘Is Coming 100 Percent’ In a series…
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Why PensionTech can change the performance game
A report out from Udemy, 2018 Millennials at Work, points to some interesting statistics that show how the relationship between younger workers and their employer is changing – along with…
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Bitcoin’s Taproot Privacy Tech Is Ready – But One Thing’s Standing In The Way
Bitcoin could get better privacy with Taproot, but there's one big obstacle - it can't be deployed until another technology goes through.
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Despite Korea’s Inhibitions, Jeju Island Pushes for ICO Regulations
Spearheading development to establish Jeju Island as a blockchain and cryptocurrency hub, Governor Won Hee-ryong issued a formal request to the Korean government, Aug. 14, to designate the island as…
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Kaspersky: Cryptocurrency Scammers Stole $2.3 Million in Q2
Cybercriminals earned more than $2.3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018, a new study reports.
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Goldman Sachs, Wall Street Banks Sink $32 Million into Enterprise Blockchain Startup
We may, as Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark said earlier this year, be entering a “bitcoin not blockchain” world, but the global banking cabal isn’t ready to capitulate on its…
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SEC Smacks ICO Fraudster with $30,000 Fine, Lifetime Trading Ban
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an officer and director bar, a penny stock bar, and a penalty of $30,000 to a fraudulent ICO founder today. According to the…
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Binance Launches Education Platform for Blockchain, Crypto
One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance, has unveiled a new educational platform that will provide free resources for the burgeoning cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. A Hub for All…
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Venezuela to Peg Pension, Salary Systems to Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela is set to begin using its "petro" cryptocurrency as an official accounting unit, according to the country's president.
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CBOE President Cautiously Hopeful on Bitcoin ETF Prospects Despite SEC Action
CBOE Global Markets Inc. could well become the first company to win approval for a bitcoin ETF, but whether that coveted accomplishment materializes remains to be seen. For his part,…
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Playboy Sues Cryptocurrency Company for Breach of Contract
Playboy Enterprises, the parent company of Playboy Magazine, is suing cryptocurrency company Global Blockchain Technologies (GBT) on allegations of fraud and breach of contract, according to a report from L.A.…
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90% of Cryptocurrency Market Facing ‘Extinction-Level Event’: Xapo President
A reckoning coming to the cryptocurrency markets, an “extinction-level event” that’s poised to wipe out 90 percent of the more than 1,800 coins and tokens that aren’t named bitcoin. That’s…
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Playboy Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Blockchain Startup
Playboy is suing Canadian blockchain company Global Blockchain Technologies (GBT) for fraud and breach of contract.
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An Analysis of Lawsuits Against Ripple by American Lawyer Jake Chervinsky
On Tuesday (14 August 2018), highly respected American attorney Jake Chervinsky, who works for the prestigious law firm Kobre & Kim, presented his analysis of the current (invester-brought) securities class…
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Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Falls to Lowest since June
Bitcoin continues to extend its downward momentum on Tuesday, lately falling to its lowest trading since June this year. The BTC/USD today opened at 6250-fiat and started recording losses thereafter…
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The Code for an Anonymous Lightning Network is Now Live
A private version of the crypto protocol lightning network is headed to zcash, with the potential it could be added for other blockchains soon.
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Blockchain Laboratory Opens in Manila’s ‘Top’ University
The Ateneo de Manila University has signed a deal with MediXserve to create a blockchain laboratory to solve poverty.
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Did ICOs Cause Ethereum to Drop by 44% in 2 Weeks by Dumping on the Market?
Within a period of two weeks, from August 1 to August 14, the price of Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, dropped by 44 percent. In 14 days,…
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Judge Denies Effort to Move XRP Investor Lawsuit to Lower Court
A district judge has slapped down an investor's effort to move a lawsuit against payments firm Ripple to a lower court.
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EOS Price Analysis – August 14
The cryptocurrency is in a bearish trend in the short-term outlook. The strong bearish pressure led to the breakdown at $4.85 in the lower demand range of yesterday's range.
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Lisk (LSK) Releases Lisk Commander 1.0
The Lisk development team released a new feature – Lisk Commander 1.0. This comes as the next step towards Lisk Core 1.0.
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MECA Casino: Bringing Transparency to the Gaming Industry
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‘Bitcoin is Stupid’ Author Gets a Lesson in the Value of Being Your Own Bank
As anyone who has ever attempted to explain bitcoin to their parents can understand, one of the most challenging parts of convincing them of the utility of this technology is…
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St. Petersburg Is Ready to Host the Second International Forum – Blockchain Life 2018 -On November 7-8
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Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis – August 14
On the 4-hour chart, the LTC price is on a bearish trend. The price is making a series of lower highs and lower lows. The price fell to the low…
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IOTW Ports Micro-Mining Software to Popular Espressif Chipset
AnApp, the company behind the Internet of Things blockchain IOTW, has ported its micro-mining software to the ESP32 chipset, in preparation for a 1,000 IoT device demo network.
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Pot Publication High Times Now Says It Won’t Accept Bitcoin in IPO
High Times, which announced last week that it would accept bitcoin and ether for its coming IPO, said in an SEC filing Monday that this was an "error."
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DMarket and Unity Lead Blockchain Revolution in Gaming
Partnership allows game developers and players to monetize in-game items within blockchain–powered ecosystem.
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Diar Research: ICO Scams Siphoned Off $100M
In the first two weeks of August alone, two ICO exit scams made off with $68 million.
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Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis – August 14
ETH is bearish in the short-term outlook. $315.88 in the lower demand area of yesterday range was broken as the bearish momentum was sustained.
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Crypto Exchange Cyber Attacks Leap 369% in 2017 – Research
Data leaks from digital currency exchanges increased more than fourfold last year, a new report has found.
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Nic Carter, a well respected cryptocurrency researcher, has said that Bitcoin has surpassed the OTC gold market in settlement volumes, even amidst a 70 percent drop in its price. Bitcoin…
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Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Lead $32 Million Series B Investment In Axoni’s Ethereum-based Financial System
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J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and Well Fargo also participated in $32 million Series B funding round of the New York-based distributed ledger technology software developer Axoni.
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The SEC has issued a cease-and-desist along with a $30,000 penalty to the founder of a token sale it called "fraudulent."
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Coders Renew Efforts to Fork Mining Giant Bitmain Off Siacoin Blockchain
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Huobi Launches Institutional Crypto Trading
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As altcoins crash, and Bitcoin (BTC) tries to defend the $6,000 level, two relatively small daily tranches were minted to support prices.
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Cryptocurrencies, Like Gold, Are Taxable Property, New Zealand’s Tax Authority Says
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Crypto Trading To Start on Jamaica Stock Exchange
The Jamaica Stock Exchange will start trading cryptocurrencies, a service Canadian blockchain firm Blockstation will develop.
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Enterprise-focused blockchain startup Axoni has completed a $32 million Series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs.
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Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) to Launch Crypto Asset Trading by Year End
The Jamaica Stock Exchange announced today that it will be offering crypto-asset trading by the end of the year.
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$11 Million: Identitii Launches Australia’s Second ASX Blockchain IPO
Identitii Limited, a blockchain-based digital identity management innovator, has launched an $11 million IPO on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The Australian company aims to sell 14.6 million shares at…
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MedChain and IBM Business Partner Cognition Foundry signed an agreement to implement IBM’s LinuxONE system with blockchain technology in the healthcare sector.
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On the home page of hardware wallet Bitfi’s website, it is hard to miss these words attributed to the company’s chairman, John McAfee: “The world’s first un-hackable storage for cryptocurrency…
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South Korea Includes Blockchain in $4.4 Billion Innovative Growth Plan
The crypto technology is one of the key areas that South Korea’s authorities think would spearhead economic growth.
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Polish Exchange Coinroom Suffers Domain-Level Breach, Takes Measures to Safeguard Users
The Polish exchange with over $2.4 million in daily volume that also serves as a crucial fiat portal for Eastern Europe reported a breach.
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A blockchain startup wants to raise nearly $100 million dollars to create a new form of fantasy football aimed to bring fans together.
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Since the launch of the Bitcoin Cash network, Bitmain has supported it both with altruistic mining and outright coin buying.
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South Korea’s Jeju island is proposing a plan to become a blockchain haven wherein initial coin offerings (ICOs) would be allowed in the autonomous province despite the ongoing ban in…
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Indonesia-based Pundi X is expanding to South America with the launch of a new office in Sao Paulo.
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AirSwap Decentralized Exchange Upgrades for Any-Size Ethereum Trades
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In the past 24 hours, the crypto market has lost $23 billion, dropping from $217 billion to $194 billion, as major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin showed a lack of momentum. What…
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While the Bitcoin hashrate is as high as ever, farms and rigs are being sold off, with a pessimistic attitude to the future of crypto.
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Square Cash Rolls Out Bitcoin Trading in All US States
Effective from Monday, Square Cash users in all US states can buy and sell Bitcoin via their smartphones.
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Bitcoin risks printing fresh 2018 low below the June low of $5,755, but will likely defend the support at $5,650 in the short-run.
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Jamaica Stock Exchange to Trade Crypto Assets in 2018
The Jamaica Stock Exchange will be adding cryptocurrency trading for its clients later this year.
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Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has sought arrest warrants of six more people in an ongoing $24 million Bitcoin scam case. The law enforcement agency has confirmed that among the…
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Crypto Market Sheds $30B in Another Nightmare Day
The cryptocurrency market has lost close to $30 billion of its value in the last 24 hours, hitting a new low in less than a year.
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China’s Communist Party Issues Blockchian Guide for Officials
The Communist Party of China issued its primer on distributed ledger technology aimed to serve as a guide for government officials, who will need to tackle it in the future.
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Blockchain Startup to Help Curacao and Sint Maarten C-Bank Assess Digital Currency Idea
In collaboration with blockchain startup Bitt, the central bank of Dutch overseas territories Curacao and Sint Maarten will test the feasibility of a state bank-backed virtual currency.
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Square’s Cash App Finally Lets You Buy and Sell Bitcoin in All 50 U.S. States
San Francisco-based payment solutions company Square announced on Monday (13 August 2018) that users of its "Cash App" can now finally buy/sell Bitcoin from their phone in all 50 U.S.…
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Infinito Wallet Partners with Compliance Platform Coinfirm and AMLT Network
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Bithumb Re-Opens Monero (XMR), Monaco (MCO) Deposits and Withdrawals
The XMR and MCO move came after the price of the two currencies on the exchange stabilized.
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Residents in all 50 U.S. states can now use Square's Cash App to buy and sell bitcoin, the company has announced.
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India’s Govt Considers Allowing Crypto Tokens for Metro Cards, Airline Tickets: Report
India’s government is reportedly mulling the launch of crypto tokens of its own for financial transactions in the country despite an ongoing banking ban on decentralized cryptocurrencies. An inter-governmental committee…
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Crypto Roundup – 14 August 2018
All the coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 6.7% to 21.65%. Coinbase makes its Index fund more attractive to institutional investors by…
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Leave Crypto to the Private Sector, Focus on Gold, Argues Economist
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Korea's Jeju island is eyeing a plan to allow crypto projects to conduct initial coin offerings in the self-governing province despite a domestic ban.
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The cash-for-crypto exchange service expands its selection of altcoins with the intention of adding more tokens.
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Less than two weeks after sharing Square’s cryptocurrency profits had doubled in the second quarter, the payments company made the long-awaited announcement on Twitter: users can now use Cash App…
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Coinbase Index Fund Cuts Fee, Adds Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Coinbase has reduced its index fund’s annual management fee and added ETC to the list of supported cryptocurrencies.
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The optimism of a recent Bitcoin price rise wasn't enough to coax the coin to keep the trend going.
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The adoption of blockchain in UnionBank's internal processes has resulted in lower operational costs.
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Ethereum has slumped below $300 for the first time since November 2017.
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Lightning nodes are making money – albeit not much – displaying the potential for a growing fee market on the layer two tech.
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XRP Falls Below $0.27 for First Time Since 12 Dec 2017
On Tuesday (14 August 2018), XRP, the world's third-largest cryptocurrency (by market cap), fell below $0.27 for the first time since 12 December 2017.
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Bitcoin fell below $6,000 on Tuesday, a decline that brings the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency to within 2 percent of its 2018 low.
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Falling prices have sent the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies below $200 billion.
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XRP, the world's third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell to its lowest price of 2018 on Tuesday.
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Coinbase Makes Its Index Fund More Attractive to Institutional Investors by Halving Its Fee
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EU Lawmaker Wants to Include ICOs in New Crowdfunding Rules
A draft proposal by the EP's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs suggests creating new regulations for public initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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Bitmain’s Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Stash Totals Over $550 Million
An investor's pre-IPO panel reveals that Bitmain appears to have a thing for Bitcoin Cash.
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Nvidia to Profit in Q3 2018 Despite Crypto Mining Decline
While crypto mining is experiencing a slowdown due to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies yielding lower mining profits worldwide recently, tech giant Nvidia Corp. is still expected to generate healthy revenue…
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As the currency crisis in Turkey extends, demand for Bitcoin is growing. A spillover effect to other countries is possible.
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Social media conglomerate Facebook denied reports that its blockchain task force is considering launching a cryptocurrency project through a partnership with Stellar. Citing a Facebook spokesperson, financial news outlet Cheddar…
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Below $300: Ether Price Hits New Low for 2018
The price of Ethereum (ETH) just fell below $300 for the first time since November 12 of last year.
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Pegasus Coin Partners with Titans on Kazakhstan Horseracing Park
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Cryptocurrency Trading Is Strictly Prohibited In Saudi Arabia, Regulators Reaffirm Stance Against Virtual Currencies
Saudi Arabia's standing regulatory committee recently announced that cryptocurrency trading is illegal in the kingdom. Claims by local websites and social media accounts about being "authorized" to offer crypto services…
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Bitcoin Price Makes Gains While Wider Crypto Market Struggles
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Ether (ETH) Falls Below $300 for the First Time in 2018, Reaching Levels Last Seen in November 2017
On Monday (13 August 2018), Ether (ETH) fell below $300 for the first time in 2018, reaching levels last seen in November 2017.
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Marvel Weighs Legal Move Against Crypto Startup’s ‘Wacoinda’ Plans
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Hedge Fund IDG Capital Allocates $20M in Dexon
Dexon, a private placement blockchain platform received $20 million investments from hedge fund IDG Capital.
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T.OS offers an innovative blockchain-based payment system for real life, where a coin’s value is fixed and safeguarded from market fluctuations.
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No entities or individuals are licensed to deal with Bitcoin (BTC) or altcoins, the country monetary authority warned.
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After only 13 days of trading, the SyncFab (MFG) token was delisted from Bitforex, and some of deposited funds remained locked.
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It is doubtful that the industry can sustain such a large number of crypto investment funds if the market remains bearish for a long time.
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A fund based entirely on cryptocurrencies in Canada said that $6,000 is a good support for Bitcoin in its latest update to investors.
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The O3 wallet’s version 2 allows direct trading on Switcheo and more dApps are to be added.
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On the 4-hour chart, the XRP price is in a range bound movement. The price fell to the low of $0.28 and commenced a range bound movement. Nevertheless, the Relative…
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Bitcoin Price Hits 7-Month High Against Turkish Lira
Turkey's economic crisis looks to have boosted bitcoin's appeal as a safe-haven asset, pushing it to seven-month highs against the lira.
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A standing committee comprised of various governmental ministries and the central bank of Saudi Arabia has warned that trading of ‘unauthorized’ cryptocurrencies like bitcoin is illegal in the country. In…
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Cryptocurrency TMTG to Rank in Top 5 in Market Value
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ICO Woes: Exit Scams Approach $100m as Median ICO ROI for Q2 Revealed to be -55%
Two new pieces of research show some of the scale of the problems facing the ICO economy.
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The Chinese government has unveiled a three-year action plan aimed at promoting the use of blockchain and fintech to raise information consumption.
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US City of Salamanca Bans Crypto Mining in the Area of its Utility
Salamanca’s city councilors want to make sure that the cheap electricity, provided by its utility, will not be used by crypto miners, but only by residents.
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Bitcoin Price Creeps Near $6,500 as Tether Issues $50 Million Worth of New Tokens
The bitcoin price saw a slight bump on Monday, rising just under two percent to extend the market’s weekend recovery into the new week. After trading as low as $6,109…
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DEx.top Comes to Mobile with Trust Wallet, imToken
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South Korean Island Wants to Become Blockchain, Crypto Hub
Jeju’s governor is seeking to allow the now-banned Initial Coin Offerings as part of his strategy for a blockchain island.
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Tokyo’s Stock Exchange (TSE) Is “Troubled” By A Crypto Firm’s Acquisition Plans
Noah Ark Technologies, a Hong Kong-based company, is planning to acquire Beat Holdings, a financial services company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The TSE is reportedly "troubled" by…
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The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) now receives over 1,500 Suspicious Activity Reports, which concern cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, every month. The statistics were presented by the FinCEN Director, Kenneth…
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TradeSatoshi To Delist BitConnect Amid Indications of Comeback in Social Media
The BitConnect lending pyramid scheme started to indicate a return on social media, while the old BCC asset was scheduled for delisting on the last exchange supporting it.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis – August 13
From the 4-hour chart, the BTC price is in a bullish trend. On the chart, the price fell to the low of $6,104.90 and the bulls took control of the…
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Bitcoin Core Developer Saves Bitcoin Cash from Crippling Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability in the Bitcoin Cash network was discovered in the nick of time by a benevolent Bitcoin Core developer.
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Bitcoin Trading Is Illegal in Saudi Arabia, Warn Watchdogs
A governmental committee comprised of Saudi Arabian regulators has issued a statement warning that cryptocurrency trading is illegal in the kingdom.
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China Eyes Better Environment for Blockchain Innovations
China wants to push the development of innovative applications of blockchain technology.
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EOS Price Analysis – August 13
The cryptocurrency is still in a range in the short-term outlook. After dropping the cryptocurrency at $4.82 in the demand area, the bears lost momentum
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Tether (USDT) Issues New Tokens Worth $50 Million
The most popular albeit controversial USD-backed coin has increased its total supply by 50 billion amid stabilising cryptocurrency markets.
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Crypto Fund Launches Projected to Hit a Record Number in 2018
Despite the persistent bearish environment and unfavorable regulatory conditions in various parts of the world, the number of new crypto funds unveiled this year is expected to break last year’s…
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Blockchain Social Network Minds Is Migrating to Ethereum for Launch
Blockchain-based social network Minds is moving its platform to the ethereum mainnet, the startup announced Monday.
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Indian Exchanges Attempt To Bypass Reserve Bank’s Ban On Crypto, Now Offering Support For Tether (USDT), TrueUSD (TUSD)
An increasing number of digital asset exchanges in India have started to list stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and TrueUSD (TUSD). It appears that this could be an attempt by…
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Ripple’s XRP Crashes, Ethereum (ETH) Takes Second Spot in Top 10
The XRP digital asset has fallen facing hard times as its value and utility are questioned.
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Crypto Jacking Threat Lurks in Online Games, Trend Micro Warns
An IT security expert has warned that Filipino online gamers are exposed to the risk of criminals using breaching computers to mine cryptocurrency without the consent of the owners.
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Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis – August 13
ETH returns into consolidation in its short-term outlook. Bullish momentum pushed its price from $327.35 in the supply area to $315.89 in the demand area below the 10-day EMA
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US Sets Up Crypto Exchange Information Sharing Program
The US Treasury Department is working on a platform that will enable reporting of suspicious activities within the crypto industry.
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Bitcoin Price Move Past $6.5K Would Boost Upside Potential
Bitcoin's corrective rally could gather steam above the key descending trendline hurdle of $6,480.
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Crypto Unit Earns $2.3M for Japan’s GMO Internet Group in Q2
GMO may have come a bit late to the Japanese crypto party, but it seems to be doing quite well if its second-quarter results are any indication.
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Rivemont Crypto Fund on Bitcoin: Any Price Above $6,000 Support Level ‘Remains Positive to Our Eyes for Future Price Action’
On 10 August 2018, Rivemont Investments, which manages Canada's "only actively managed cryptocurrency fund", in a note to investors, discussed Bitcoin's recent price action, and stressed the importance of the BTC…
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Builderium Seeks to Reconstruct the Construction Industry Ecosystem
The Builderium project is creating a platform where construction clients and professionals can meet directly.
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Vietnam Confirms Suspension of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency Miner Imports
After months of deliberation, Vietnam has moved to halting imports of cryptocurrency mining equipment according to a customs department in the country. Domestic businesses and individuals have stopped importing crypto…
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Can IoT Mining Solve Flaws in Current Cryptocurrencies? AnApp’s IOTW Believes So
AnApp’s IOTW is an IoT blockchain venture which allows low-power micro-mining using smart devices, and introduces the IOTW cryptocurrency.
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South African Rand (ZAR) and Turkish Lira (TRY) Tumbles Prompt Surge in Bitcoin (BTC) Volume
The South African Rand (ZAR) has joined the Turkish Lira early this morning as the latest currency to experience a massive hammering, with both drops prompting a substantial surge in…
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China’s Communist Party Publishes Blockchain Tech 101 for Officials
China's Communist Party is moving to make blockchain literacy the norm with the publication of a guide book for officials and members.
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The latest market downturn has not prevented miners from supporting the network at unprecedented rates.
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Crypto Roundup – 13 August 2018
Eight coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.44% to 2.62%. Bitmain eyes $18 billion IPO, potentially the largest in history. Binance CEO…
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IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain Database Management System
Industry giant and proactive decentralized tech mover IBM has filed a patent for certain aspects of blockchain technology, a newly published document revealed. The patent for “Managing a Database Management System using…
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Token Talk: Carry Protocol ICO Review – Offline Data Means 100x?
Carry Protocol: Join the Offline Data Revolution.
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Revolutions come from combining what exists with what has never existed before. This is the inspiration behind Qtum, which is trying to improve the existing blockchain technology. Basically, Qtum allows…
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Is Tether ‘The Central Bank of Crypto Trading’?
The U.S. Dollar-based stablecoin Tether (USDT) plays an increasingly important role in crypto trading. Some even have called it "the central bank of crypto trading." In this article, we take…
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A team of Russian engineers and entrepreneurs wants to link heavy-duty delivery drones using blockchain.
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The planned acquisition of a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company by a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm is reportedly raising concerns within the bourse. The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is receptive, even…
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96 Blocksmatter Daily Crypto Morning August 13, 2018 <!-- View this email in your browser Good morning! The crypto markets remained volatile over the weekend with the market cap declining -4.8%…
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The Ethereum congestion by a FOMO lottery game was cleared, but an airdrop is taking up gas.
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A 22-year-old cryptocurrency millionaire has lost more than 5,500 bitcoins in an alleged investment scam in Thailand.
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The social media giant has denied speculations about ongoing discussions with Stellar.
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After the exchange was accused of negotiating listing fees with smaller coins, Binance's CEO steps in and shoots back on Twitter with clarifications.
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If you’ve been following the news over the past few days then you might have noticed CCN’s coverage on reported acquisition of unauthorised hacker access to the recently released Bitfi…
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Crypto patent arms race is taking place; Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox; BitFi bug bounty drives short-term publicity.
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Bitcoin’s $6,000 price region has been described as a crucial support by Rivemont Crypto Fund, based in Canada. The details of this description is recorded in a post on the…
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In Rare Decision, ICO Founders Will Delay Crypto Paydays – For a Decade
Nebulas raised $60 million in an ICO in December, but in order to help its team focus on completing its tech, it's extending its team's token lockup.
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The phrase "trusted execution environment" is identified in two Microsoft patent applications to be a key component in future blockchain projects.
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Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the famous financial self-help book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, has described the US dollar as a scam, declaring that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are “currencies of…
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Decentraland, a decentralized user-owned virtual world on the Ethereum blockchain, plans to invest $5 million to fund blockchain gaming projects built on the Decentraland platform. To this end, it created…
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Dead Coin Walking: BitConnect Set to Be Delisted from Last Crypto Exchange
BitConnect’s BCC token is set to be delisted from the last cryptocurrency exchange that still traded it, meaning it’s about to become a dead coin over a lack of liquidity.…
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Kim Dotcom: Invest in Bitcoin Before U.S. Debt Spirals Out of Control
Controversial Internet pirate and bitcoin advocate Kim Dotcom is urging everyone to invest in gold and bitcoin because the U.S. government is adding $1 trillion to its debt every year,…
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Veteran Entrepreneur Kim Dotcom: “Buy Crypto and Gold. Your USD Will Become Worthless”
Veteran entrepreneur Kim Dotcom, who has in the past created the successful file-sharing website Megaupload, has recently advised his over 734,000 Twitter followers to buy gold and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin,…
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Havven, a decentralized payment network and stablecoin, has decided to launch on the EOS blockchain and will airdrop half of its new HAV tokens on the EOS blockchain to existing…
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Facebook’s recent decision to remove Alex Jones’ Infowars from their platform has shone a light on the disproportionate control wielded by centralized tech giants. Calls for applications which run on…
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Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Undergoes Bullish Correction
The bitcoin price in the past 24 hours has undergone a much-needed bullish correction, rising about $500 since establishing an intraday low around $6,009. In our previous BTC/USD analysis, we…
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Fake Volumes on Centralized Crypto Exchanges Can Be Eliminated by Decentralized Platforms, Experts Say
Centralized crypto exchanges are creating fake volumes through wash trading, a research group found. Waves founder Sasha Ivanov stated that decentralized exchanges can potentially eliminate artificial trading volumes. However, their…
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Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance, recently took to Twitter to respond to claims that his company was charging 400 BTC ($2.5 million) as listing fees.
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Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash recovered by around four percent, as the crypto market added $8 billion to its valuation. On August 11, the crypto…
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Kucoin’s Hong Kong Office Reportedly Empty, Company’s Twitter Account “Temporarily Restricted”
Crypto exchange KuCoin's registered Hong Kong office is empty, according to journalist Jackson Wong. The exchange also does not seem to have a license to operate in Hong Kong, Wong…
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Americans are the Main Targets for Crypto Hackers, New Study Reveals
A research which studied user data leaks from cryptocurrency exchanges has revealed that Americans are the main targets for cryptocurrency hacks. The study was conducted by Group-IB, a Russian based…
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Trans-Fee Mining Model: FCoin, the Chinese Cryptocurrency Exchange, is Overturning the Industry
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EOS Long-term Price Analysis
EOS saw its price significantly decline against the US dollar last week. About four months ago, the cryptocurrency experienced a decent spike in its price seen on April 11.
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University Students Mining Crypto for “Passive Income” May Be Problematic, Security Firm Warns
Cryptocurrency mining has become a popular way for college students to earn a "passive" income. Cybersecurity firm Vectra warned mining software is vulnerable to hackers who can potentially break into…
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Are you good at spotting anomalies in complex problems? Charting just might be for you. CoinDesk offers its basic guide for eager intro traders.
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Make sure you check out our previous edition here, now let’s go over what happened in crypto this week. Also, make sure you subscribe for this week’s edition of The CCN Podcast on iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify or…
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Ethereum (ETH) Long-term Price Analysis
Ethereum has lost a significant amount of value against the US dollar in the last few months. The cryptocurrency further saw its price decline last week.
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While the market didn't like the SEC's bitcoin ETF delay decision, observers on social media weren't surprised at all.
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Want to get more involved in the crypto space? Here’s a small list of upcoming events for next week you can attend or monitor:
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Audit Giant Intuit Gains Patent for Bitcoin Transactions over Text Messages
Intuit has been granted a patent that describes a method whereby Bitcoin payments can be processed by using text messages. The patent was filed to the U.S. Patent Office on…
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Bitcoin Climbs 3.5% to $6,300, Defying Analysts’ Bearish Calls
Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, recently saw its price climb over 3.5% in the last 24-hour period and is now trading above the $6,300 mark. The price rise is notable as…
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FinCEN Director Says Agency Receives Over 1,500 Suspicious Activity Reports on Crypto per Month
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) receives over 1,500 Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) on cryptocurrencies from financial institutions, according to its director Kenneth Blanco.
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BitMEX Records Over-1M Bitcoin Trading Record for Second Time
Fiat-to-crypto exchange BitMEX broke the one-million-BTC record yet again in results it posted in an email to us.
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Overstock (OSTK), a popular online retailer, saw its stock price rise over 20% on August 9. This upward price action was the result of an announcement from Hong Kong-based GSR…
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Audius, a decentralised, community-owned music sharing platform billed as the blockchain’s answer to Soundcloud has announced the successful completion of a $5.5 million Series A funding round as it launches…
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XMAX’s Korea tour has Successfully Concluded, with Growth Expected for the Blockchain Game Industry
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FCoin Announces Their Transition to the “2.0” Era
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Bitcoin Cash ‘Chain-Splitting’ Bug was Detected by Bitcoin Core Dev.
It has emerged that the “unknown person” who notified Bitcoin ABC developers of a vulnerability in Bitcoin Cash which would have resulted in the unintended split of the altcoin’s network…
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Prominent economist and editorial director of the American Institute for Economic Research (AEIR), Jeffrey Tucker, has urged governments and central banks around the world to let go of the idea…
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Yale: Every Portfolio Should Have Crypto, Method Used by Billionaire Investors
Yale economist Aleh Tsyvinski, who has taught economics at the prestigious Yale university for many years, has said that every investor who believes bitcoin can perform as well as it…
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African Regulators Taking ‘Wait-and-See’ Approach on Cryptocurrency: Ecobank Report
African countries want to regulate cryptocurrency, but hardly any one wants to take the lead in responding to the meteoric rise of this technology and asset class. That’s according to…
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Bitmain Eyes $18 billion IPO, Potentially The Largest In History
Bitmain, the world’s leading manufacturer of crypto mining hardware, is set to launch its IPO in September. The mining giant is looking to raise $18 billion from its fundraising effort,…
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Dash CEO and former Wall Street executive Ryan Taylor spoke out about the recent Wall Street activity seen in the cryptocurrency space recently, with ICE establishing a bitcoin market and…
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Japanese Licensed Exchange QRYPTOS to list FarmaTrust FTT Tokens
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IT Industry Leader Innosilicon to Debut Breakthrough Mining Technology in North American Roadshow
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Japan FSA Posts Results of Exchange Inspections
The financial regulatory authority of Japan published the results of an on-site inspection of 23 cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.
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Nvidia to See Increased Revenue Despite Crypto Market Slump, Analysts Claim
Nvidia, a leading computer chip manufacturer, is still expecting a sizable increase in its second-quarter revenue, despite a decline in its sales of GPUs to cryptocurrency miners. The chipmaker revealed…
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Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Could Retest 2018’s Low
The first time we saw a bear beating the hell out of somebody was in the Revenant. Then, it happened in February when bears attack knocked Bitcoin down from the…
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XRP Long-term Price Analysis
Over the past few weeks, Ripple’s XRP had been maintaining a ranging trend outlook. The long-ranging movements in the price of the cryptocurrency eventually ran in the bears’ favor on…
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This is the story of how Corey Fields, a brilliant Bitcoin Core developer working for the Digital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, discovered and reported a critical vulnerability…
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Bitmain, the biggest crypto conglomerate in the global market, is expected to conduct one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in history, alongside Visa and Facebook. $18 Billion IPO…
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Litecoin has been under steady selling pressure since around May 21, while the 14-day SMA intersected the 50-day SMA from the top. Sales against the US dollar saw LTC get…
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UK: Crypto-Related Fraud Leads to $2.55 Million Losses in Two Months
British authorities have recently issued a warning against cryptocurrency-related fraud, as victims reportedly lost over £2 million ($2.55 million) between June and July of this year, leading to an average…
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A gathering in London saw the cryptocurrency community cavort with cross-dressers and samurai dwarves, all in the name of history.
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Thai Actor ‘Boom’ Released on Bail in US$24 Million Bitcoin Fraud
Thai actor Jiratpisit Jaravijit has been released on a 2 million Thai baht (approximately US$60,000) bail following his arrest over alleged money laundering in a bitcoin fraud case. As part…
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If you want to get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite cryptocurrency's price action, the order book will be your best friend.
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Over the last few weeks, the US dollar has been gaining value against the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin. On July 31, the cryptocurrency convincingly broke the 14-day SMA and expanded its…
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Fall Substantially in $18 Billion Crypto Market Wipeout
Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market has recorded a loss of $18 billion, as major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ether, EOS, and Bitcoin Cash dropped by 4 to 13…
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Weiss Ratings: XRP ‘Is the Fastest Digital Asset to Transfer Funds Between Exchanges’
On Friday (10 August 2018), rating agency Weiss Ratings declared XRP to be "the fastest digital asset to transfer funds between exchanges".
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Facebook’s David Marcus Resigns From Coinbase Board as Company Moves Into Crypto Space
Facebook executive David Marcus has recently resigned from Coinbase’s board, in a move that’s being seen as part of the social media giant’s push into the crypto space through the…
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South Korean Government to Promote Blockchain Training as Part of ‘4th Industrial Revolution’
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT will promote the training of blockchain technology as part of an effort to prepare young people for what it calls the “Fourth Industrial…
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Facebook Denies Being in Talks With Stellar About Its Blockchain Efforts
Social media giant Facebook has recently denied being in talks with cryptocurrency firm Stellar, shortly after reports suggesting the two were looking into Facebook’s blockchain efforts together emerged.
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Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee Explains Why ICE/Bakkt’s One-Day Physically Settled Bitcoin Futures Product Is Such a Big Deal
Thomas Lee, the Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, explained via he believes that institutional investors will find buying Bitcoin via ICE/Bakkt much more attractive than via existing crypto…
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Jeff deGraaf, founder and Chairman of Renaissance Macro Research, has warned clients that Bitcoin may become "permanently impaired", if it falls below this year’s support.
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Teenage Hacker Roots, Installs DooM on John McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Wallet
15-year-old Saleem Rashid has successfully rooted the BitFi cryptocurrencies wallet which John McAfee has called ‘Unbreakable’ – but did not manage to extract any Bitcoin from it.
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Ethereum loses big in Chinese Lottery, SEC postponement claws at Bitcoin prices, South Korean shipwreck scammers raided, Tron spends a week in the toilets with porn.
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Bitcoin Dominance Rate Hits 50% For First Time in 2018
Bitcoin (BTC) now makes up 50 percent of the entire cryptocurrency market capitalization.
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Disruptive technology is often accompanied by idealists who see it changing the world for the better. The actual result is usually a mix of good and bad. Technology is amoral…
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WeChat Trials Using Blockchain Tech to Reimburse Employee Expenses
WeChat, a messaging, social media and financial services app owned by Tencent Holdings Limited, has deployed a blockchain electronic invoice system at Shenzhen Guomao Rotary Restaurant, making the city of…
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Cryptocurrency-Backed Loan Service SALT Lending Expands Network to 35 States
Cryptocurrency-collateralized loan provider SALT Lending has announced that it is now operational in 35 U.S. states after receiving regulatory approval to expand its network to 20 new localities. The Colorado-based…
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Bitmain Releases New Crypto Mining Internet Routers for Dash and Siacoin
Bitmain has announced the launch of two internet routers that can mine Dash and Siacoin. In a tweet shared online, the company said the new miners, known as the Antrouter…
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Volumes Surge on Turkey’s Crypto Exchanges as Lira Tanks
Trading volume on Turkey's cryptocurrency exchanges surged Friday as the country's fiat currency plunged to record lows on economic jitters.
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Overstock’s Cryptocurrency Subsidiary is Now Worth More than the Entire Company
When you visit Overstock.com, you’ll still be met by advertisements for discounted Martha Stewart Rugs and a coupon for an extra 10 percent off already-clearanced bedroom furniture. However, there’s no…
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Colorado to Be a Blockchain Hub if Governor Candidate Has His Way
The Democrat candidate campaigning for the governor's seat in Colorado wants to introduce policies that may make the state a competitive blockchain hub.
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World’s Largest Blockchain-based Encyclopedia Launches
Everipedia, the largest blockchain-based online encyclopedia, recently launched its EOS.IO technology-based project.
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FinCEN Says It Now Receives 1,500 Crypto Complaints a Month
FinCEN receives more than 1,500 reports every month from financial institutions regarding cryptocurrencies, a top official said Thursday.
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John McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Bitcoin Wallet Bitfi Wins ‘Lamest Vendor Response’ CyberSec Award
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EOS Price Analysis – August 10
EOS is still in range in its medium-term outlook. $5.94 in the supply area was the point in which bullish pressure pushed the cryptocurrency up. A bearish inverted hammer formation…
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Korean Cannabinoid Association Wants to Leverage Blockchain for Cannabidiol Clinical Trials
The Korean Cannabinoid Association wants to leverage blockchain and AI technologies for several clinical trials with cannabidiol.
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Coin Center Updates Its Securities Framework for Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain advocacy group Coin Center still believes some cryptocurrencies are securities by law, and should be regulated as such.
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Cryptocurrency Fraud Costs Britons 2 Million Pounds in Two Months
Mining and trading Ponzi schemes were the most popular tools for crypto fraudsters, the police data revealed.
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Singapore VC Firm Launches $10 Million Cryptocurrency Investment Fund
Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures has recently announced it’s launching a $10 million fund focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology startups. The fund, LuneX Ventures, is set to…
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‘Cosmochain’, Kakao’s First Blockchain Investment
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Something’s Brewing at Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Division
It’s not entirely clear what exactly is going on in Facebook’s nascent cryptocurrency division, but several reports suggest that something is afoot. Facebook Meets with Cryptocurrency Project Stellar The first…
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Chinese MIIT Wants to Inspire More Blockchain Adoption
China is a leader in blockchain development, but lags in implementation.
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Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis – August 10
LTC is in a range bound movement. Its price will be fluctuating around $62.02, waiting for another breakout.
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Crypto Unicorn Bitmain Weighs $18 Billion IPO, One of World’s Largest
Bitmain is going public in China. The IPO might make it one of the most valuable startups, cryptocurrency or not, to ever debut on the public markets.
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Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis – August 10
ETH is still ranging and trading between $385.13 in the upper supply area and at $346.62 in the lower demand area of its range. Traders should be patient and wait…
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Thai Actor Allegedly Swindles Finnish Investor Out of $24 Million Worth of Bitcoin
In yet another apparent crypto scam, a charge of money laundering was levelled against Jiratpisit A.K.A Boom after he was accused of defrauding a Finn by convincing him to invest…
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Billionaire Bitcoin Evangelist Shelves ‘Three Californias’ Plan after Legal Setback
Billionaire bitcoin evangelist Tim Draper has grudgingly shelved his ambitious plan to split California into three states. Draper, a venture capitalist and prolific cryptocurrency investor, wrote in a letter dated…
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Blockchain-Based IPO-Access Startup Platform Cornucopia Announce Onboarding of Chief Market Strategist Joe Cammarata
Rare Carat, Blockchain-Oriented Everledger to Develop Diamond Assessment Tool
Rare Carat, the Google version of the diamond market, partnered with blockchain-oriented firm Everledger to create a tool that allows consumers to estimate the value of diamonds.
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Cryptocurrencies Are Unfamiliar to Half of Americans, Survey Shows
Only 5% of US citizens, who are investing or planning to invest in the next year, eyed on virtual coins.
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Facebook’s Marcus Steps Down From Coinbase Board
David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at crypto exchange Coinbase, citing his new role at Facebook leading blockchain strategy.
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Ecobank Report: African Governments Fear Crypto Market Crash May Also Affect “Broader Economy”
Most of Africa's crypto economy remains unregulated, however, its authorities have warned against the potential risks of investing in cryptocurrencies. This, according to a new report by Ecobank, which also…
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Hackers Breach PGA Servers Ahead of Golf Championship, Demand Bitcoin
Unknown hackers have taken aim at the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America, demanding bitcoin in order to allow access to crucial files. According to Golfweek, an attack on the computer…
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Blockchain Startups Raise $1.8 Billion in First Half of 2018, Outlier Ventures says
Despite the falling cryptocurrency prices, the blockchain industry is doing quite well and will continue developing, according to a report of the UK venture capital investor Outlier Ventures.
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‘AWS for Crypto’: UK Crypto Mining Startup Planning to Open ‘Genius Bars’ in Major World Capitals
Argos Blockchain, the UK-based startup that last week became the first crypto company to get listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), says it is planning to launch crypto "genius…
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Early Crypto Adopter Dish Network Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash
Pay TV provider Dish Network, one of the first big firms to accept bitcoin payments, has announced it now also accepts bitcoin cash.
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WeChat Tests Blockchain Technology for Company Reimbursements
China’s popular payment and communication platform WeChat aims to ease employee reimbursements with blockchain.
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An updated Framework for Securities Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
The latest version of this groundbreaking report accounts for major changes in the landscape over the past year Today we release an updated version of our Framework for Securities Regulation…
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CV Market Watch™: Weekly Trading Overview (3-10 August)
Bitcoin fell again, sinking swiftly toward $6,300, as the ETF decision was delayed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Binance Unveils Demo of New Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled the first demo of its much-anticipated decentralized trading platform, which will serve as a core component of the firm’s future public blockchain.…
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There is no easier way to physically give a digital asset than a Cold Storage Coin, Rob Gray says
CEO of Cold Storage Coins Rob Gray speaks about a unique Bitcoin cold storage for mass adoption in an exclusive interview with Cryptovest’s Nikita Sachdev.
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MYTC Bringing Business Benefits of Bartering Trade
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Blockpit Joins 500 Startups’ First Blockchain Accelerator
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Introducing First Decentralized Education Platform: Digital Degree
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ExCraft Launches First DAO, User-Governed Cryptocurrency Exchange
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Coin Trading is Crushing Blockchain’s Progress, Big Crypto Adoption Debate Reveals
Yesterday’s crypto debate between notable industry professionals, including John Mcafee, singled out crypto trading as one of the fundamental barriers to the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.
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Blockchain-Based IPO-Access Startup Platform Cornucopia Announce Onboarding of Chief Market Strategist Joe Cammarata
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Brave Browser to Add Cryptocurrency Tipping for Reddit and Twitter
The cryptocurrency-powered Brave browser, founded by JavaScript creator and Mozilla co-founder Brendan Eich, is set to add Reddit and Twitter tipping to its built-in cryptocurrency wallet, which uses the Basic…
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Fly to the Moon and Score Goals with Bitcoins on OneHash
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CryTrEx.Com Platform Taking the Cryptocurrency Exchange Market by Storm
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Regulated Trader Templum Hosts Security Token Sale for Luxury Resort
Token trading platform Templum Markets has launched a sale of a token allowing accredited investors to buy shares in a popular Colorado resort.
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Particl and Ledger Team up to Bring Cold Staking to the Nano S
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Elaborate Bitcoin [Bitconnect] Scam Nets $3 Billion in India
The Shailesh Bhatt saga from India’s merchant-dominant state of Gujarat hit new highs last week after the elaborate network of politicians, kidnappers, law enforcement officers, and local authorities unraveled loan…
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Volskwagen Group Confirm They Are Working on Using IOTA and Other Blockchain Tech in Their Cars
Leading car manufacturer Volskwagen AG are putting blockhain and crypto technology to real use in another significant endorsement from an industry giant.
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IOTA (MIOTA) Price Slides After Internal Conflict in Foundation Board
The asset, which at one point traded above $5, has been falling for weeks, going deep below the $1 mark.
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An e-commerce platform that recently launched a token sale aimed to raise $50 million has become Singapore's first public firm to hold an ICO.
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The global financial institution decided to use the cryptocurrency technology due to its capabilities to simplify capital raising and trading.
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Two Chilean platforms have joined forces to increase cryptocurrency adoption and approximately 5,000 stores can now accept digital payments, instantly converted to the local fiat currency.
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A study conducted by two Yale University economists, Yukun Liu and Aleh Tsyvinski, suggests Google search volume can predict the future price movements of top cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and…
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Honeyminer Signs Up 50K Users for Easy Crypto Mining App
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South Korea’s second-largest bank Shinhan Bank has entered into a partnership with the country’s second-largest telecoms provider KT Corp for the purpose of developing a new blockchain-based platform. The Korea…
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Dish Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Payments from Customers
After pushing through support for Bitcoin payments to its subscription model, Dish, one of the most popular television providers in the United States, adds Bitcoin Cash to the mix.
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Ukraine Could Slap Crypto Incomes with 5% Tax Plus 1.5% Military Charge
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Bitcoin Core Developer Cory Fields Revealed as Finder of Vulnerability in Bitcoin Cash Consensus
Cory Fields finally revealed his identity as the finder of a consensus vulnerability, which was publicly disclosed by Bitcoin ABC in May 2018.
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Controversial Commonwealth Bank Of Australia Launches World’s First Blockchain Bond, After World Bank Mandate
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), a large financial institution with nearly $1 trillion in assets, has reportedly been mandated by the World Bank to launch the world’s first blockchain-based bond.
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Singapore’s VC Firm Golden Gate Ventures Starts $10M Fund to Invest in Crypto Startups
Singapore-based VC firm Golden Gate Ventures is starting a $10 million fund to invest in crypto and blockchain companies around the world.
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The bitcoin market has turned indecisive in the last 24 hours and today's UTC close is expected to set the tone for the next move in prices.
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Bitmain Launches New Crypto Mining Wi-Fi Routers
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OKEx Rolls Out First Two Exchanges under Partnership Program
The new platforms, OK Top and CofeeOKEx, offer crypto-to-crypto trading in pairs with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).
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The VTHO gains from the past weeks are sold on low-liquidity markets, bringing down the price.
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Singapore VC Firm Launches Dedicated $10 Million Cryptocurrency Fund
Singaporean venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures is launching what it bills as Southeast Asia’s ‘first dedicated VC cryptocurrency fund’ with $10 million in investment capital. Dubbed LuneX Ventures, the…
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WeChat Eyes Blockchain for Faster Refunds of Company Expenses
WeChat owner Tencent thinks blockchain can speed up reimbursement of expenses for company employees and it's trialing a feature to do just that.
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41% of Americans Aren’t Interested in Cryptocurrency Investments, Survey Shows
A survey recently conducted by analytics firm Harris Insights found that 41% of Americans aren’t interested in investing in cryptocurrencies, as they claim nothing could get them to put their…
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ICOs Becoming Exclusive Playgrounds for Rich Investors
Wealthy investors are streaming into ICO deals, making these fund-raising campaigns resemble more and more investment vehicles for the elite.
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Bank of China to Increase Investments in Blockchain Research
The chief information officer of Bank of China announced plans to increase spending for technological research with blockchain as one of the key points.
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Bitcoin Might Collapse to $4,000, Technical Analyst Says
The cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin included, has had a string of bad days, and some technical analysts anticipate the bearish trend to persist.
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Indian State Loses $3B in Bitcoin to Fraudulent Schemes, Corruption
Some $3.2 billion worth of Bitcoin has been lost in India due to corruption and criminal activities, among them tax evasion and an alleged kidnapping.
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Crypto Roundup – 10 August 2018
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World Bank Picks Australia’s CBA to Deliver ‘World’s First Blockchain Bond’ on Ethereum
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$270 Million: Chinese Firm Backs Overstock Blockchain Subsidiary in Record Investment
GSR Capital, a Chinese private equity firm is set to establish what would become the largest ever single investment in a blockchain platform. The investment by GSR Capital will see…
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World Bank Taps Australia’s CommBank to Issue Its First Blockchain Bond
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been chosen by the World Bank Group to help issue a bond over a blockchain.
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over yet another crypto company impersonating registered firm.
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An influx of lightning apps are mostly silly, but they demo a serious point: the tech enables bitcoin to compete with traditional payment rails.
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Bitcoin's price rose above $6,500 today, offering some respite for the badly battered bulls.
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Google Search Can Predict Bitcoin Price Increases, Study Finds
A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that cryptocurrency markets do not behave like traditional financial ones.
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Bitcoin Only ‘Masquerades’ as a Currency: BIS Research Chief
Hyun Song Shin, Economic Adviser and Head of Research of the Switzerland-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS), told Bloomberg that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies “fall a long way short of being…
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Bitcoin cash has been confirmed as the second cryptocurrency payment option by subscription model pay-TV provider, DISH. As announced on the company’s website, in addition to bitcoin which was adopted…
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Fake Volume on Exchanges Giving Crypto a Bad Name
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Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday.
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