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• ICO Blues: Status Raises $64 Million (So Far) But Leaves Buyers Waiting

  20-06-2017 23:20
  
  A much-anticipated ICO helped a project called Status raise more than $60m in funds, though many would-be buyers were left locked out.Source
  
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• The Indian Government Still Undecided About Bitcoin’s Regulatory Status

  20-06-2017 22:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  India has emerged as a strong cryptocurrency market, thanks to increased adoption among the people in the past few months. It has also influenced the government to consider cryptocurrency regulations. Recently, an inter-ministerial committee was set up to explore the type of regulations that might be required to govern the use of cryptocurrencies within the … Continue reading The Indian Government Still Undecided About Bitcoin’s Regulatory Status
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• NSA Malware Used to Infect Windows PCs with Cryptocurrency Miner - BleepingComputer

  20-06-2017 21:54 via bleepingcomputer.com
  
  NSA Malware Used to Infect Windows PCs with Cryptocurrency Miner
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  Windows computers are being targeted with a new cryptocurrency miner that uses an NSA hacking tool to infect users' PCs. Detected under the generic name of ...and more »
  
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• Reasons Behind the Speculations of Bitcoin’s Price Surge

  20-06-2017 21:27 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin price has skyrocketed in the last one year, and the growth in the last three months has been tremendous. A single bitcoin which was worth just $455 in May 2016 is currently at $2640.35 and speculated to exceed the $3000 price mark again by the end of June 2017. Globally, Bitcoin has gained more … Continue reading Reasons Behind the Speculations of Bitcoin’s Price Surge
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• You Can Now Type the Bitcoin 'B' Symbol in Unicode Text

  20-06-2017 21:20
  
  A decades-old computer character standard has been updated with a symbol for bitcoin.Source
  
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• Net Worth: - VICE News

  20-06-2017 21:19 via news.vice.com
  
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  Cryptocurrency is set to change the way we think about—and interact with—money. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? In this episode of Net Worth, we chat with some of the Canadians in the industry who explain why the technology is so ...
  
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• Decoding the Excitement Around Ethereum

  20-06-2017 20:27 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ever since the inception of Bitcoin as the first and the foremost decentralised digital currency, the world has seen the emergence of many follow-up cryptocurrencies. Among them is Ethereum. Ethereum has managed to gain quite a following for itself. The platform, which is second only to Bitcoin, is attracting many new investors thanks to its … Continue reading Decoding the Excitement Around Ethereum
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• Nvidia GeForce prices skyrocket as cryptocurrency miners snap up supply - PCWorld

  20-06-2017 20:20 via pcworld.com
  
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  Nvidia GeForce prices skyrocket as cryptocurrency miners snap up supply
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  It's a bad time to be building a mainstream gaming PC or an Xbox One X-rivalling rig. Cryptocurrency's current price bubble ravaged Radeon pricing and availability weeks ago, and now that it's nigh impossible to find a Radeon RX 570 or RX 580 at ...and more »
  
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• Nvidia GeForce prices skyrocket as cryptocurrency miners snap up ... - PCWorld

  20-06-2017 20:20 via pcworld.com
  
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  First, GPU miners sent AMD Radeon graphics card prices skyrocketing. Now Nvidia's GeForce cards are getting expensive, too.
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• Illinois Government Sponsors Month-Long Blockchain Hackathon

  20-06-2017 20:00
  
  The state of Illinois is backing an upcoming blockchain hackathon. The IBI Hack, a month-long virtual hackathon set to begin on 1st July, is being organized by the Illinois Blockchain Initiative along with blockchain technology startup Fulcrum. The event is open to students and recent university graduates from around the world, with all entries due on 31st […]Source
  
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• Synereo Rebrands QRator to WildSpark, Opens Beta Registration

  20-06-2017 19:28 via newsbtc.com
  
  Tel Aviv, Israel, 19 June, 2017 — Synereo Ltd., a blockchain startup creating an Internet meta-layer for equitable, decentralized content creation and distribution, is rebranding its flagship product Qrator to ‘WildSpark.’ (https://wildspark.me/)The rebrand coincides with the launch of WildSpark.me, where individuals can register for the platform’s Beta version to be launched on June 30. The … Continue reading Synereo Rebrands QRator to WildSpark, Opens Beta Regist
  
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• Comcast, Disney, NBC: Media Giants to Launch Blockchain Ad Platform

  20-06-2017 18:50
  
  US telecom giant Comcast has announced a new blockchain platform focused on advertising.Source
  
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• Lightning Network Developer Explains What Happens If SegWit Isn’t Activated on Bitcoin

  20-06-2017 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network have often been associated with each other because SegWit would enable an improved version of the Lightning Network to exist on Bitcoin; however, the enhancements SegWit brings to the Lightning Network are not entirely clear to many Bitcoin users. During the Q&A portion of a recent presentation at […]
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• The History of What’s Leading Bitcoin to the August 1st Fork

  20-06-2017 18:00 via crypto-news.net
  
  Things are looking a bit rough within bitcoin’s community once again. Current events might not exactly be as divisive as when opposition to Core development was peaking through 2016, but this time big miners are speaking out.
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  The community has been in need of a solution for quite some time now. The increase in demand for bitcoin transactions has made it so bitcoin fees are rising, something that’s making transactions much more expensive as the price rises.
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Stay Vigilant!

  20-06-2017 17:45 via newsbtc.com
  
  Another day done in the bitcoin price and things are really starting to get back on track in terms of long-term price appreciation. We’ve seen price run up from in and around 2550 earlier this morning (out of Europe) to current levels around 2670, with no real pullbacks or serious corrections. Those that have traded … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Stay Vigilant!
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• Bitfury Inks Deal With DC Firm in Blockchain Insurance Push

  20-06-2017 17:25
  
  Bitfury has formed a new partnership focused on the insurance intermediation market with a Washington, DC-based insurance advisory firm.Source
  
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• Ripple Cryptocurrency Aims to Make Global Assets Liquid - Investopedia

  20-06-2017 16:47 via investopedia.com
  
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  One one level, Ripple is another cryptocurrency in an ever-growing list of fledgling products, hoping to earn a place in the wider world of business and finance. While the value of Ripple's currency, XRP, is well below $1 per unit, making it a mere ...
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• India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules - CoinDesk

  20-06-2017 16:18 via coindesk.com
  
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  India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules
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  Local news outlet MoneyControl reports that officials with the country's central bank, as well as its top finance regulators, are finalizing a report which lays out possible approaches for overseeing the tech. Agencies involved in the development ...
  
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• June Update — Welcome Vaughn!

  20-06-2017 16:15
  Great news and updates for this month. I am excited to introduce Darcrus and Sigwo Technologies Content and Marketing Manager Vaughn! The intro from Slack:Vaughn has been involved in crypto since 2013. He’s helped various successful projects launch marketing strategies as well as offered additional services including communications, design, promotions and project management. His previous experience includes CoinPayments.NET, KeepKey, Vanbex and various NXT projects. He is the current
  
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• India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules

  20-06-2017 16:15
  
  Government agencies in India are reportedly moving closer to developing regulations around cryptocurrencies.Source
  
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• The Short-Term Direction of the GBP

  20-06-2017 16:04 via newsbtc.com
  
  The GBPUSD pair is poised for some fireworks towards the end of the week. Currently, the GBP/USD pair is trading at 1.2923 (+0.13%) on Wednesday, 7 June 2017. The UK general election is not expected to generate a surprise result, although Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is certainly resonating with Britons under 35. Analysts are anticipating … Continue reading The Short-Term Direction of the GBP
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• SONM ICO Raises over $42 Million in under 4 Days

  20-06-2017 15:27 via newsbtc.com
  
  There are numerous tasks that require massive amounts of processing power. But the access to such -powerful machines doesn’t always come that easy, at least until now. SONM, a blockchain project is on a mission to solve the problem by creating a universal fog supercomputer that makes use of distributed ledger technology. In order to … Continue reading SONM ICO Raises over $42 Million in under 4 Days
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• New York's Financial Regulator Is Now Inspecting Bitcoin Startups

  20-06-2017 15:00
  
  The NYDFS is now carrying out legislated examinations of digital currency startups licensed in the state, according to an annual report.Source
  
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• Bitcoin Payment Channels Will be as Expensive as Using Regular Payment processors

  20-06-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  For quite some time now, developers have been exploring the option of Bitcoin payment channels. On paper, such small transfers should be subject to lower fees. That may not be the case, though, according to a recent post by Ryan X. Charles. In fact, he states payment channel network transactions may be at least as … Continue reading Bitcoin Payment Channels Will be as Expensive as Using Regular Payment processors
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• UN Leaders Urge Blockchain Startups to Collaborate on Identity

  20-06-2017 14:01
  
  Representatives of the UN are calling for blockchain and other firms to collaborate on better identity solutions.Source
  
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• Too Easy? Critics Take Aim at Ethereum Token Standard Amid ICO Boom

  20-06-2017 13:00
  
  Ethereum launched its ERC-20 token standard with good intentions, but as ICO fever takes hold, some are wondering if it's now too easy to raise funds.Source
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Profitable Bounce Trades

  20-06-2017 12:35 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ok then, here we go – off on another day’s worth of trading in the Bitcoin price. Right now, it’s all about how long the correction is going to last. We’ve seen some degree of recovery so far this week, with price bouncing to current levels from over the weekend highs. This bounce far from … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Profitable Bounce Trades
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• SegWit2x Inches Closer Toward 80% Network Hashrate Support

  20-06-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  When SegWit2x was first announced, people doubted this solution. More specifically, they were uncertain if the solution would reach the required 80% network hashrate threshold. It now appears this level is well within reach. The latest pool to signal SegWit2x is none other than BTCC. Things are looking quite positive for this solution, to say … Continue reading SegWit2x Inches Closer Toward 80% Network Hashrate Support
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• Japan's Financial Firms Test Distributed Ledger With R3 Corda Trial

  20-06-2017 12:00
  
  A group of Japanese financial institutions has tested a prototype that uses DLT to streamline international transaction agreements.Source
  
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• IMF Explores ICOs and Central Bank Coins in New Blockchain Note

  20-06-2017 11:00
  
  A new research note from the IMF digs deep into blockchain, touching on topics in the technology's development both new and old.Source
  
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• Bitconnect Coin Price Reaches All-Time High, Briefly Surpasses Growth Rate of Ethereum

  20-06-2017 10:48 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitconnect Coin Price Reaches All-Time High, Briefly Surpasses Growth Rate of Ethereum On June 10, Bitconnect coin, better known to the community as BCC, reached an all-time high price at $59.24. Within a three-month period, the price of BCC increased from $1.76 to $59.24, recording a staggering growth rate of 3,265 percent. Since the beginning … Continue reading Bitconnect Coin Price Reaches All-Time High, Briefly Surpasses Growth Rate of Ethereum
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• JAXX Support for Creditbit On the Way

  20-06-2017 10:17 via newsbtc.com
  
  Creditbit’s positive run continues as it sustains its price on the upside of the $1 mark. This is in contrast to the falling prices of the other cryptocurrencies. Though there has been a minor dip on the charts recently, Creditbit is still managing to look good with the statistics as the trade volume and market … Continue reading JAXX Support for Creditbit On the Way
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• £3.6 Million of Funding Towards New Blockchain Projects in the UK

  20-06-2017 10:04
  
  Advancing technology in the digital world is allowing for new possibilities of shaping major social organizations. In the name of progress, governments have been showing interest in these recent advancements, supporting an innovative approach. In the UK, distributed ledger technology (DLT) has been given a great opportunity to be applied towards innovative projects across many fields – from banking to healthcare to energy supply.EPSRC
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• Blockchain Comes to East London With Colu Local Currency Launch

  20-06-2017 10:00
  
  Israel-based blockchain firm Colu has launched a digital currency for shoppers and small businesses in east London.Source
  
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• The Secret That Crypto-Millionaires Don’t Want You to Know

  20-06-2017 09:57 via newsbtc.com
  
  Flippening The rise of Bitcoin in recent years has made headlines on major news sources across the globe. Many have doubted it, some even hated it, but no one can deny the fact that bitcoin is here to stay. Ever since Bitcoin debuted in 2009, it has dominated the cryptocurrency market by holding a market … Continue reading The Secret That Crypto-Millionaires Don’t Want You to Know
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• Israeli Startup Colu Launches Second Local Digital Currency in the UK

  20-06-2017 09:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Colu, a startup headquartered in Tel Aviv that develops localized digital currencies based on blockchain technology, has launched its second currency in the UK, the Local Pound, East London. The launch follows the introduction in late-2016 of the Local Pound, Liverpool, which has allowed 16,000 residents to make purchases at local businesses including restaurants, fitness […]
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• Blockchain Startup Colu Launches ‘Local Pound, East London’

  20-06-2017 09:00
  
  Colu is nearing 50,000 users worldwide, spending almost $1 million at small businesses through the app.
  
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis June 20, 2017

  20-06-2017 08:46 via newsbtc.com
  
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook June 20. DASH/USD The DASH market rallied during the day on Monday, touching the $200 level. This is a barrier that is a large, round, psychologically important number. If we can break above their, the market can go much higher, and perhaps start the next leg higher. … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis June 20, 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis June 20, 2017

  20-06-2017 08:35 via newsbtc.com
  
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook June 20. ETH/USD The Etherium market struggled during the day on Monday, as the $360 level was to resistive. We initially rallied, but the market continues to look very heavy, and the market is more than likely going to go looking for the $300 level below. We … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis June 20, 2017
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis June 20, 2017

  20-06-2017 08:26 via newsbtc.com
  
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook June 20. BTC/USD Bitcoin tried to rally initially during the day on Monday, but gave back most of the gains as soon as we got near the $2600 level. This market still looks a bit heavy, and at the very least we are going to need to … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis June 20, 2017
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• OBITS, the Decentralized Cryptocurrency from a Decentralized Exchange Platform

  20-06-2017 07:56 via newsbtc.com
  
  Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin could make a dent in the global economic system due to their decentralized nature, which not only made them trustworthy among the general public but also shielded them from the heavy hand of the governments and financial institutions. However, while interacting with these cryptocurrencies, people are forced to make use of centralized … Continue reading OBITS, the Decentralized Cryptocurrency from a Decentralized Exchange Platform
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• World’s First Mobile Data Exchange DENT Seeks to Disrupt Telco Market with Blockchain

  20-06-2017 07:20 via newsbtc.com
  19th June, Hong Kong: DENT Wireless Limited has announced its intent to disrupt the world’s telco market by creating the first Mobile Data Exchange. DENT plans to liberate mobile data by enabling anyone to buy, sell and donate mobile data through the Ethereum blockchain using a new universal currency for data markets, the DENT Token. … Continue reading World’s First Mobile Data Exchange DENT Seeks to Disrupt Telco Market with Blockchain
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Approaching Break

  20-06-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Key Highlights The ETH price remained above the $340 and $335 support levels against the US Dollar. Yesterday’s highlighted contracting triangle pattern with support at $336 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX) is still intact. The pair also succeeded in holding the 100 hourly simple moving average at $342. Ethereum price … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Approaching Break
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• Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Break $200?

  20-06-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Key Highlights Dash price is once again trading near a major resistance area at $200 versus the US Dollar. There are two important bullish trend lines with supports as $195 and $180 forming on the hourly chart of DASH/USD (data feed from Poloniex). There is a high chance that the pair may break and settle … Continue reading Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Break $200?
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 06/20/2017 – Support Turned Resistance

  20-06-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin price is completing a correction on its 1-hour time frame as the area of interest is holding as a ceiling.
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• Why the Cryptocoin Crash of 15 June was much needed

  20-06-2017 04:36 via crypto-news.net
  
  On June 15, three well known cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Etherium and Ripple—fell nearly 13-17% in one day of trading, while some smaller altcoins faced even higher drops in valuation. The overall decline in market cap of these cryptocurrencies combined is estimated to be around $16 billion. This came as a surprise to many as it occurred a few days after Bitcoin had achieved an all-time high of $3,000. What powered the incredible crash on June 15? What effect will it have on the future
  
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• Daily Roundup – June 19, 2017

  20-06-2017 01:00
  
  According to SC Media, a web hosting company in South Korea has agreed to pay roughly $1 million to hackers in a ransomware scheme. The strain of ransomware used in the attack was Erebus, and the web hosting provider in question was NAYANA.
  According to CoinDesk, bitcoin miners have united around the SegWit2x scaling proposal. Roughly 70 percent of the network hashrate is already signaling support for the proposal in each block they mine, although the mining pools will not actually run code for
  
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