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• Will Miners Signal? Bitcoin's Next Segwit2x Lock-in Period Starts Today

  18-07-2017 22:35
  
  Will the next miner signalling period mean bitcoin finally gets SegWit? Through Segwit2x's BIP 91 proposal?
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• SLOGN Logistics Blockchain Initiative Launches Pre-ICO, Plans to Contribute $10 Million to Open Source Projects

  18-07-2017 22:29 via newsbtc.com
  
  The immutable and transparent nature of blockchain technology makes it ideal for supply chain and logistics applications. Some of the leading shipping and logistics companies have already started exploring blockchain for its ability to improve traceability and transparency in logistics. However, the ongoing blockchain-based supply chain projects are being built over existing generic blockchain protocols. … Continue reading SLOGN Logistics Blockchain Initiative Launches Pre-ICO, Plans to C
  
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• 150 Members: Indian Government, Mastercard Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

  18-07-2017 21:29
  
  A state government in India, Mastercard and Cisco are among 34 new members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.Source
  
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• As Cryptocurrency Prices Recover, “Bitcoin War” May Be Averted - Futurism

  18-07-2017 21:09 via futurism.com
  
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  As Cryptocurrency Prices Recover, “Bitcoin War” May Be Averted
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  After a rough weekend, Bitcoin investors, miners, and developers are cautiously optimistic: after hitting historic lows, the cryptocoin's price went back up on Monday. After a rough weekend of historic lows, Bitcoin prices began to recover on Monday ...
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• Why is BitDice Shutting Down its Current Investor Program and Running the ICO Instead?

  18-07-2017 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  BitDice was launched in 2014 and was the first cryptocurrency casino to be incorporated in Costa Rica. The company implemented an investment program that was simple, flexible and easy to administer. It generated a lucrative Return on Investment (ROI); however, it was restrictive and used only for capitalizing the house bankroll. BitDice was focused on … Continue reading Why is BitDice Shutting Down its Current Investor Program and Running the ICO Instead?
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• TargetCoin: Bonus Paying Cryptocurrency Fund - The Merkle

  18-07-2017 20:05 via themerkle.com
  
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  Sometimes it is hard to find innovation in the many ICOs that are currently going on. Investors are keeping a keen eye out for lucrative opportunities as well. Often, these two -lucrative opportunities and innovation- go hand in hand. TargetCoin is one ...
  
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• Premium Live Broadcast Entertainment Hub RasputinOnline Announces ICO

  18-07-2017 19:46 via newsbtc.com
  
  July 4, 2017, Tallinn, Estonia – Estonian online entertainment platform RasputinOnline has announced that it will be launching an ICO to give individuals a chance to invest in the company and receive profit for holding its native ROC tokens. The live adult entertainment hub offers members the ability to interact and connect with the company’s … Continue reading Premium Live Broadcast Entertainment Hub RasputinOnline Announces ICO
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• BetKing’s ICO for Relaunched Platform Starting from August 7, 2017

  18-07-2017 19:43 via newsbtc.com
  
  Investors who have been missing Betking, are glad to know that this popular casino platform is all set to hit the market with a new updated version in the coming month. To break the ice, the ICO campaign has been announced by the company, which is starting from August 7, 2017, and will run until … Continue reading BetKing’s ICO for Relaunched Platform Starting from August 7, 2017
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• Over $2.1 Million Raised For New Virtual Reality And Esports Cryptocurrency - Forbes

  18-07-2017 19:30 via forbes.com
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  Cryptocurrencies are all the rage in 2017. Names like Bitcoin and Ethereum have become a part of common dialogue as people seem to be interested in learning more about cryptocurrency markets and exploiting them in any way possible for financial gain.
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• Bitcoin Developers and Bitmain Accuse Each Other of Making False Promises

  18-07-2017 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The divide between bitcoin mining company Bitmain and Bitcoin Core contributors is stronger than ever. In recent interviews, Bitcoin Core contributor Eric Lombrozo and Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu have accused each other of making false promises in private settings. Multiple attempts at coming to a mutual understanding have been made by both parties, but at […]
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• Cryptocurrency Market Crosses $80 Billion As Ether, Bitcoin Prices Gain - CoinDesk

  18-07-2017 18:56 via coindesk.com
  
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  Cryptocurrency Market Crosses $80 Billion As Ether, Bitcoin Prices Gain
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  The cryptocurrency market continued to rebound on Tuesday, crossing the $80 billion-mark after a weekend that saw steep declines across the asset class. Overall, the market reached a high of $84.9 billion today, up nearly 40% from a low of $61 billion ...
  
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• Hacker allegedly stole $7.4 million worth of Ether in 3 minutes - CSO Online

  18-07-2017 18:55 via csoonline.com
  
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  Hacker allegedly stole $7.4 million worth of Ether in 3 minutes
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  While there is a general consensus that the Knightscope security robot in Washington, D.C., committed suicide on Monday, the same everyone-agrees-opinion is not true for the $7.4 million heist of the cryptocurrency Ether that happened on the same day.
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• Cryptocurrency Market Crosses $80 Billion As Ether, Bitcoin Prices Gain

  18-07-2017 18:45
  
  The cryptocurrency markets were once again above $80bn on Tuesday after spending much of the weekend in the red.Source
  
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• Crypto Market Crosses $80 Billion As Ether, Bitcoin Prices Gain

  18-07-2017 18:45
  
  The cryptocurrency markets were once again above $80bn on Tuesday after spending much of the weekend in the red.Source
  
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• Korean Lawmaker Calls for Consumer Protection in Cryptocurrency Bill - CoinDesk

  18-07-2017 18:24 via coindesk.com
  
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  Korean Lawmaker Calls for Consumer Protection in Cryptocurrency Bill
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  South Korea's national legislature was the site of a public hearing on Tuesday in which recently proposed cryptocurrency regulation saw new discussion. According to local media reports, Korean lawmaker Park Yong-jin used the forum, over which he ...
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• Korean Lawmaker Calls for Consumer Protection in Cryptocurrency Bill

  18-07-2017 18:15
  
  A revision to domestic law in South Korea could soon set the stage for the nascent cryptocurrency industry to be regulated.Source
  
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• 4 Macintosh Applications to Track Cryptocurrency Prices - The Merkle

  18-07-2017 18:09 via themerkle.com
  
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  4 Macintosh Applications to Track Cryptocurrency Prices
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  Macintosh users have a bit of a difficult time to keep track of all cryptocurrency movements. They can open a browser window just like anyone else, but using an app to keep tabs on different currencies and price movements has been always a more ...
  
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• CoinDash Will Credit Investors Who Sent Ethereum to the ICO Hackers

  18-07-2017 18:00
  
  CoinDash has launched an internet forensic investigation to determine who was behind the hack.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Recovery Recovery Recovery!

  18-07-2017 17:38 via newsbtc.com
  
  After what was a pretty rough start to the week, we’re finally seeing the bitcoin price start to reverse and pick up strength. Things looked like they might be in a bit of trouble over the weekend as price collapsed a couple hundred dollars and – subsequent to the collapse – markets picked up on … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Recovery Recovery Recovery!
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• Viberate to Revolutionize the Booming Live Music Industry

  18-07-2017 17:25 via newsbtc.com
  
  Viberate is presenting everyone with a chance to enter into the live music industry through their upcoming ICO. The platform’s public crowdsale goes live on September 5, 2017, giving everyone an opportunity to become a part of the community by offering Vibe tokens. Viberate is a crowdsourced live music ecosystem and a blockchain-based marketplace where … Continue reading Viberate to Revolutionize the Booming Live Music Industry
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• Former Morgan Stanley CEO Eyes Cryptocurrency Investment Vehicle - CoinTelegraph

  18-07-2017 17:18 via cointelegraph.com
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  Former Morgan Stanley CEO Eyes Cryptocurrency Investment Vehicle
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  As the market matures and lures more traditional finance professionals, investors like John Mack see a gap in accessibility. Mack is putting money down in what he believes to be the right places - expect ICO later this year.
  
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• The biggest network of entrepreneurs announces the own blockchain platform

  18-07-2017 17:05 via newsbtc.com
  
  On June, 22 as a part of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference BMCHAIN platform has been announced. The project being developed by “Biznes Molodost” and “Analytics Insight” companies represents the decentralized platform for the biggest network of entrepreneurs in Russia and CIS. BMChain will unite the advantages of blockchain technologies for the development of social media … Continue reading The biggest network of entrepreneurs announces the own blockchain platform
  
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• BitFury Launches Open Source Blockchain Framework, Exonum

  18-07-2017 16:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  BitFury, cryptocurrency mining hardware and blockchain solutions provider has announced the launch of a new blockchain framework. The open source framework, Exonum is designed to suit enterprise applications. According to the company, Exonum is a private, permissioned blockchain which is anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain for added security and reliability. The mechanism will allow the … Continue reading BitFury Launches Open Source Blockchain Framework, Exonum
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• What Could Happen to Bitcoin? A Visual Guide to Scaling Outcomes

  18-07-2017 16:15
  
  Bitcoin is poised for a number of possible code changes this summer, so CoinDesk has compiled a chart to help users navigate the developing situation.Source
  
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• Cryptocurrency Hit Record Low Values Over the Weekend - Futurism

  18-07-2017 15:53 via futurism.com
  
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  Cryptocurrency Hit Record Low Values Over the Weekend
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  Cryptocurrencies fell over the weekend, reaching record lows and loosing billions in market cap. While they've since recovered the losses, it shows just how unpredictable the cryptocurrency market truly is.
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• Irish Tech Startup Releases Wearable Cryptocurrency Device - CoinTelegraph

  18-07-2017 15:08 via cointelegraph.com
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  Irish Tech Startup Releases Wearable Cryptocurrency Device
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  The rapid increase in cryptocurrency popularity, along with the burgeoning market for ICOs and other Blockchain technology has lead to some surprising new tech being released onto the market. The most recent of such releases is a wristband that allows ...
  
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• Blockchain Startup ArabianChain Nets $817k from New Investor

  18-07-2017 15:00
  
  A UAE-based public blockchain startup has received $817,000 in funding from a private investor.Source
  
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• Bank of Italy Feels People Shouldn’t Create Their Own Currencies

  18-07-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Over the past few years, we have seen multiple new cryptocurrencies emerge. The vast majority of these coins have no inherent value whatsoever. In fact, one could argue the developers of such currencies have made quite a bit of money from their projects. The Bank of Italy now warns the public about not issuing their … Continue reading Bank of Italy Feels People Shouldn’t Create Their Own Currencies
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• Barclays Downgrades AMD on Cryptocurrency Sustainability Concerns - TheStreet.com

  18-07-2017 14:49 via thestreet.com
  
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  Barclays cut Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) to "sell" from "hold" on concerns that the strong market for the company's GPU cards, which are used to mine cryptocurrencies, is not sustainable. AMD shares were down 4% to $13.26 in premarket trading ...and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Will Move Above $500,000 Within Three Years, Predicts John McAfee

  18-07-2017 14:25
  
  The cyber-security pioneer stirred up a lot of attention before promoting two ICOs for his new venture.
  
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• easyMINE: The First Intelligent Mine Management Platform

  18-07-2017 14:21 via newsbtc.com
  
  Managing a cryptocurrency mine is a complex and time-consuming endeavor. To ensure profitability, a delicate balance of performance, stability, and energy consumption must be maintained—a task which requires careful optimization of dozens of operating parameters. Thanks to easyMINE, however, the entire process may soon be completely automatic. The easyMINE mine management platform promises to effectively … Continue reading easyMINE: The First Intelligent Mine Management Platform
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• Invest.com Group Launches Token Sale (ICO) for New Platform Using Bancor

  18-07-2017 14:00
  
  Using the Bancor protocol, invest.com will launch an Ethereum-based events prediction platform called Stox.
  
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• Daimler's €100 Million Ethereum Bond Is Bigger Than Mercedes-Benz

  18-07-2017 14:00
  
  Daimler AG's blockchain-based "Schuldschein" bond signals the first step in a much larger plan to explore the technology.Source
  
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• A Chinese Bitcoin Tycoon and His Record-Breaking ICO

  18-07-2017 13:00
  
  An initial coin offering led by noted bitcoin investor Li Xiaolai has set a record in China, but has also received criticisms.Source
  
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• Weekly Analysis: Bitcoin Price Recovers From Dip

  18-07-2017 12:36 via crypto-news.net
  
  The past week was a particularly tough one for bitcoin prices. BTC/USD rates went from $2500 down to $1800 levels but prices recovered through the end of the week. Selling pressure got a hold of markets and panic selling ensued to cause price drops below supposed support levels. Yet, in spite of the breach the effect of the price drop didn’t seem to hold the ability to prevent a recovery back above $2000 levels as bitcoin currently trades around $2200.
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• John McAfee Claims one Bitcoin Will be Worth US$500,000 in Three Years

  18-07-2017 12:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Price predictions in the Bitcoin world are always rather interesting. Especially considering how the price turned very bearish over the weekend. It now appears the Bitcoin price is slowly rebounding, which is a positive sign. John McAfee feels one Bitcoin can become worth as much as half a million Dollars in three years. A rather … Continue reading John McAfee Claims one Bitcoin Will be Worth US$500,000 in Three Years
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• Former Mt. Gox CEO Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges

  18-07-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  In the first hearing of his trial for fraud, former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles plead not guilty in Tokyo District Court on Tuesday. Karpeles is charged with embezzlement and data manipulation. The Japanese-based Mt. Gox, once the world’s largest Bitcoin trading platform, ceased operations in early 2014. It later revealed that it had lost 850,000 Bitcoins, most of which belonged to its users.
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• European Commission Hosts Blockchain Workshop with Industry Focus

  18-07-2017 12:00
  
  The European Commission has revealed new information about its ongoing blockchain initiatives, including the first of a series of workshops.Source
  
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• Pillar ICO Raises Over $21 Million with Little Help From “Bitcoin Whales”

  18-07-2017 11:18
  
  The Pillar ICO "had almost no large transactions. It was similar to Ethereum’s own crowd sale in 2014.”
  
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 18, 2017

  18-07-2017 09:49 via newsbtc.com
  
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 18. DASH/USD DASH rally during the session on Monday, touching the $150 level. However, we did pull back from their showing signs of resistance. This is a technically bullish move though, because we broke above the top of the hammer from Friday. With this being the … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 18, 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 18, 2017

  18-07-2017 09:35 via newsbtc.com
  
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 18. ETH/USD Ethereum rallied on Monday, but struggled at the $180 level. I think there is a lot of noise between the $180 level and the $200 level, so I am going to wait until we break above $200 before I start to put any money … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 18, 2017
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• Trading Cryptocurrency the eToro Way - newsBTC

  18-07-2017 09:29 via newsbtc.com
  
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  Digital currencies are decentralized, peer to peer currencies that are not influenced by the actions of governments or central banks. They run on open source platforms, and can be traded against fiat currencies, or as funds, at leading trading platforms.
  
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• Trading Cryptocurrency the eToro Way

  18-07-2017 09:25 via newsbtc.com
  
  Digital currencies are decentralized, peer to peer currencies that are not influenced by the actions of governments or central banks. They run on open source platforms, and can be traded against fiat currencies, or as funds,  at leading trading platforms. Blockchain technology has revolutionized e-commerce and financial services, and more banks are adopting this dynamic … Continue reading Trading Cryptocurrency the eToro Way
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 18, 2017

  18-07-2017 09:22 via newsbtc.com
  
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 18. BTC/USD Bitcoin rallied on Monday, bouncing from the 50% Fibonacci retracement level in the neighborhood of 2000. Because of this, looks as if the buyers are trying to return, and a break above the highs from the session should send this market even higher. However, … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 18, 2017
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• Betting Is Way Easier With Bitcoins!

  18-07-2017 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Without a doubt, the skyrocketing of Bitcoin technology has indeed resulted in substantial developments in a plethora of web-based services. With that in mind, sports betting online is one of the copiousness of changes. The low costs, the anonymity, as well as the incredible opportunity of circulating funds in the blink of an eye, are … Continue reading Betting Is Way Easier With Bitcoins!
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• Dr. Craig Wright Warns Against Mining Cartels

  18-07-2017 08:49
  
  Australian Computer scientist Dr. Craig Wright, who has claimed to be the creator of Bitcoin, founded nChain to accelerate blockchain adoption globally. Since founding the company, he has commented regularly on the bitcoin and blockchain industries.The Chief Scientist for nChain, Dr. Wright blogged recently about why he believes SegWit poses a risk to the future of bitcoin. (He does support removing the bitcoin blockchain’s “artificial” 1MB block size limit in favor of inc
  
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• Kraken CEO Estimates Last Quarter Was 10x Previous High for the Bitcoin Exchange

  18-07-2017 08:24
  
  In a recent interview on Trace Mayer’s Bitcoin Knowledge Podcast, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell discussed the tremendous growth of the cryptocurrency industry in 2017. While Powell admitted that Kraken has had issues scaling to meet the massive influx of new users to the cryptocurrency exchange, he added that the market for cryptocurrencies is still likely to grow at least another ten to a hundred times over in the coming years.Massive Growth at Kraken
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Buyers Taking Control

  18-07-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Key Highlights ETH price extended its correction and moved above the $165 level against the US Dollar. Yesterday’s connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $166 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX) was broken. The price is also above the $178 resistance zone, which is currently acting as a support. Ethereum … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Buyers Taking Control
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• Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Settle Above $150?

  18-07-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Key Highlights Dash price after heavy declines towards $120.00 versus the US Dollar found support and moved higher. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $134 on the hourly chart of DASH/USD (data feed from Poloniex). The price is currently trading near a major resistance area at $150, which … Continue reading Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Settle Above $150?
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 07/18/2017 – Bears Back on Top?

  18-07-2017 05:17 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin price is in the middle of a correction from its selloff and a return in bearish pressure could allow the downtrend to resume soon.
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