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• LedgerX Receives CFTC Mandate as Bitcoin Derivatives Clearing Organization

  24-07-2017 23:53
  The CFTC noted that this decision does not constitute endorsement of the use of Bitcoin or other digital currencies.
  
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• 'Unrealistic': BIP 91 Creator James Hilliard Has Choice Words for Segwit2x

  24-07-2017 23:35
  The creative coder behind a clever way to enact SegWit doesn't believe a new proposal for the network is in its best interest.Source
  
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• MoneyTech Democratizes Cryptocurrency Mining, Announces ICO ... - newsBTC

  24-07-2017 23:25 via newsbtc.com
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  MoneyTech raises funds through its ongoing ICO to make cryptocurrency mining accessible to everyone. Read more...and more »
  
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• MoneyTech Democratizes Cryptocurrency Mining, Announces ICO

  24-07-2017 23:25 via newsbtc.com
  Cryptocurrency mining operations are known to be cost-intensive. The cost of mining hardware, electricity and cooling requirements for running that equipment and the increasing mining difficulty makes it virtually impossible for individuals to mine profitably. MoneyTech has come up with a unique business model that makes mining accessible to everyone. The platform democratizes mining by … Continue reading MoneyTech Democratizes Cryptocurrency Mining, Announces ICO
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• Cryptocurrency miners are selling used graphics cards at a huge markup - PC Gamer

  24-07-2017 22:12 via pcgamer.com
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  Cryptocurrency miners are selling used graphics cards at a huge markup
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  In case anyone was feeling sorry for Ethereum miners in light of the rising difficulty in mining the popular cryptocurrency combined with a drop in value, don't. Even forgetting for a moment that cryptocurrency mining has led to a shortage of graphics ...
  
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• Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives - CoinDesk

  24-07-2017 21:57 via coindesk.com
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  Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives
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  For the first time ever, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has given permission to a private company to exchange and clear any number of cryptocurrency derivatives. After three years of work, New York-based startup LedgerX was ...
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  CFTC grants cryptocurrency derivatives clearing organization registration to Led
  
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• Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives

  24-07-2017 21:40
  New York startup LedgerX has received approval from the CFTC to trade cryptocurrency derivatives to institutional investors.Source
  
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• Announcement of Po.et’s Token Sale August 8th, 2017

  24-07-2017 21:33 via newsbtc.com
  Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 2017 — Po.et, a new protocol designed to accelerate solutions for the digital media industry utilizing blockchain technology and timestamped metadata to create proper attribution and licensing opportunities for publishers have announced their invitation-only POE token sale for August 8, 2017. The core objectives of Po.et are to create a … Continue reading Announcement of Po.et’s Token Sale August 8th, 2017
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• KICKICO: Bringing Transparency to Crowdfunding and ICO

  24-07-2017 21:11 via newsbtc.com
  I’ve been passionate about crowdfunding industry since 2011. My craze towards the said sector has influenced me to get involved in thousands of Kickstarter campaigns. Moreover, I am also credited for creating the biggest community of Russian-speaking crowdfunding enthusiasts, Russians on Kickstarter. Crowdfunding, to me, is all about community’s love and hope towards an idea … Continue reading KICKICO: Bringing Transparency to Crowdfunding and ICO
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• Incredible New Cryptocurrency — Introducing BlancoCoin! - Daily Reckoning

  24-07-2017 21:09 via dailyreckoning.com
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  Incredible New Cryptocurrency — Introducing BlancoCoin!
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  For a limited time… you can buy the newest, rarest, most sought-after cryptocurrency to hit the markets since at least 20 minutes ago. That's right. I'm proud to present, finally, after literally minutes of thought and hard work… BlancoCoin! There ...
  
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• Brickblock, a Smart Contract Driven Investment Platform

  24-07-2017 20:37 via newsbtc.com
  Since the inception of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency community has grown exponentially. Thanks to the increased adoption of Bitcoin and the rising use cases for its underlying blockchain technology, there are a number of new projects out there in the market solving various problems. With the rise in the number of crypto-platforms, it has become increasingly … Continue reading Brickblock, a Smart Contract Driven Investment Platform
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• Ziber is Trying to Redirect Mobile Calls to the Blockchain With Ethereum & ICO

  24-07-2017 20:33 via newsbtc.com
  Ziber, a mobile client and Ethereum blockchain network that is attempting to drastically lower international mobile call costs, is conducting its token sale of initial coin offering (ICO) on July 27, 2017. According to the Ziber team, the $90 billion international mobile market is growing at a rapid rate, at around 10 percent on a … Continue reading Ziber is Trying to Redirect Mobile Calls to the Blockchain With Ethereum & ICO
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• Winklevoss Backed Gemini Exchange to Begin Daily Ether Auctions

  24-07-2017 20:06
  Digital currency exchange Gemini is set to begin hosting daily ether auctions on Friday.Source
  
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• Bits Digit’s “Global” ICO (BITSD) Pre-sale staring from July 25, 2017

  24-07-2017 19:45 via newsbtc.com
  BITS DIGIT is a platform that can be thought of as a one Solution for all needs and shapes the foundation for the root of the economy: companies, startups, traders, customers, entrepreneurs and merchants into a viable market, combining all the elements into an ecosystem that can boost the mass adoption of blockchain technology. This … Continue reading Bits Digit’s “Global” ICO (BITSD) Pre-sale staring from July 25, 2017
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• New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Law Takes Effect Next Week

  24-07-2017 18:36
  A regulatory exemption for digital currency traders in New Hampshire is set to take effect next week.Source
  
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• TokenStars Launches the First Project to Tokenize Celebrities with ICO Scheduled for August

  24-07-2017 18:19
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  July 24th – TokenStars, the first blockchain company to tokenize massive celebrities, has announced the launch dates
  
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• This Ethereum and Cryptocurrency Backed Micro-loan and Micro - Inc. - Inc.com

  24-07-2017 18:17 via inc.com
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  The cryptocurrency ICO market is getting more and more interesting every week. All sorts of ICOs are popping up that utilize blockchain, Ethereum, and ...and more »
  
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• This Ethereum and Cryptocurrency Backed Micro-loan and Micro-credit Company is Disrupting Banking - Inc.com

  24-07-2017 18:17 via inc.com
  This Ethereum and Cryptocurrency Backed Micro-loan and Micro-credit Company is Disrupting Banking
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  The cryptocurrency ICO market is getting more and more interesting every week. All sorts of ICOs are popping up that utilize blockchain, Ethereum, and cryptocurrency to solve big world problems. Not only are they getting funding, they are getting lots ...and more »
  
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• SALT LAKE CITY’S GENEVIEVE CO. INTRODUCES VENTURE CAPITAL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES USING CRYPTOCURRENCY

  24-07-2017 17:47 via newsbtc.com
  228 years after French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille, another French Revolutionary is taking cryptocurrency by storm. Fabien Dureuil and partner Duane Kirkpatrick are bringing more than a half century of VC and business development experience to a new Small Business based crypto coin called “GxCoin.” Dureuil and Kirkpatrick’s Venture Capital Firm, Genevieve Co, have recognized a chasm … Continue reading SALT LAKE CITY’S GENEVIEVE CO. INTRODUCES VEN
  
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• US Government Funds Blockchain Key Management Tool With $794k Grant

  24-07-2017 17:30
  A blockchain startup has received new funding from the US government to develop blockchain key management solutions.Source
  
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• Putting the Vibe on the Moon

  24-07-2017 17:08 via newsbtc.com
  The thing I’m often missing when reading whitepapers of numerous ICOs is the utility value of the token. Peter already shared his thoughts on why you should focus on your token’s role and here’s how we’ll send the Vibe to the moon. 1. DISTRIBUTION After the initial supply put on the crowdsale is sold out … Continue reading Putting the Vibe on the Moon
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• Cryptocurrency News: Central Bank Testing; BTC Chart Breakout Eyed - DailyFX

  24-07-2017 17:05 via dailyfx.com
  Cryptocurrency News: Central Bank Testing; BTC Chart Breakout Eyed
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  Blockchain acceptance continues to grow with central banks and exchanges looking deeper into the technology and its various applications.and more »
  
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• What Brokers Need to Know about EMIR Reporting of Cryptocurrency CFDs

  24-07-2017 16:40
  How do CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies fall under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation?
  
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• Belarus Central Bank Approves Blockchain Use For Bank Guarantees

  24-07-2017 16:35
  The central bank of Belarus has cleared the way for domestic banks to use blockchain as part of their processes of transmitting bank guarantees.Source
  
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• Central Bank of Belarus Implements a Blockchain Banking Network

  24-07-2017 15:54
  The Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange is also planning to use blockchain for securities in the stock and OTC markets.
  
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• Coinbase Shuts Down Accounts Accessed from IP Addresses in Cuba due to Regulatory Concerns

  24-07-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Running a cryptocurrency exchange is not all that easy these days. Every single country around the world has different requirements to provide such services in specific regions. For Coinbase, there are some regions where providing Bitcoin exchange services is effectively prohibited. Cuba is such a region, and anyone accessing their account from an IP address … Continue reading Coinbase Shuts Down Accounts Accessed from IP Addresses in Cuba due to Regulatory Concerns
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• Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Legislation Into Law

  24-07-2017 14:30
  A bill that makes it legal to use a blockchain to register corporate shares has become law in Delaware.Source
  
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• Delaware Governor Signs Blockchain Bill Into Law

  24-07-2017 14:30
  A bill that makes it legal to use a blockchain to register corporate shares has become law in Delaware.Source
  
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• Crypto Assets Trade 24/7 – And That Changes More Than Uptime

  24-07-2017 14:00
  New to cryptocurrency? You may want to make a closer look at how its charts and prices function.Source
  
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• Hashed Health Blockchain Consortium Expands With New Member

  24-07-2017 13:00
  A blockchain consortium focused on healthcare and led by startup Hashed Health has attracted a notable new member.Source
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here Are The Levels To Watch Today

  24-07-2017 12:46 via newsbtc.com
  So we are off on another week of trading in the bitcoin price and – with any luck – we are going to get a continuation of the sort of action we saw last week and during the weekend. Price has been incredibly buoyant over the last few days, having pretty much recovered the entirety … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Here Are The Levels To Watch Today
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• The value of the world's third biggest cryptocurrency has risen by almost 3000% this year - Business Insider

  24-07-2017 12:27 via businessinsider.com
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  The value of the world's third biggest cryptocurrency has risen by almost 3000% this year
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  It's not just Bitcoin and Ethereum posting astonishing gains. Ripple, a cryptocurrency based out of San Francisco, has risen in value by almost 3,000% this year. One Ripple token, known as XRP, is currently valued at just below US20 cents. XRP started ...and more »
  
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• Yet Another Ethereum ICO Gets Hacked as Veritaseum Loses US$4.5m

  24-07-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Cryptocurrency ICOs have been both a blessing and a curse these past few months. Such a business model allows users to quickly raise money without going through official channels. At the same time, a lot of people entrust random strangers with millions of dollars. Making matters worse is the number of ICOs suffering from stolen … Continue reading Yet Another Ethereum ICO Gets Hacked as Veritaseum Loses US$4.5m
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• ICOs in the EU: How Will the 'Slow Giant' Regulate Tokens?

  24-07-2017 12:00
  A legal expert shines a light on how ICOs might be regulated in the European Union, proposing next steps and potential challenges ahead.Source
  
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• August 1st: How to Prepare for the Worst

  24-07-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  Bitcoin’s future could be quite adventurous for owners and users given the upcoming potential disruptions in its network. All bitcoin users should pay special attention to the events planned to take place after August 1st and prepare for the various potential outcomes according to their own investing strategies.
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  The Bitcoin Improvement Proposal No. 91 has been making rounds in the last few days, as it was locked in very recently. The aforementioned proposal calls for
  
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 24, 2017

  24-07-2017 11:41 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 24. DASH/USD DASH rallied during the day on Friday, as we are approaching the $200 level. A break above here should send this market looking for the $230 level next. Short-term pullbacks could happen, but we look at those as momentum building exercises, with support coming … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 24, 2017
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• Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations - CoinTelegraph

  24-07-2017 11:37 via cointelegraph.com
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  Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations
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  Texas congressman Roger Williams has called for controls on cryptocurrencies to ensure they do not aid crime or terrorist activities. The rapid rise in popularity ...
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 24, 2017

  24-07-2017 11:32 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 24. ETH/USD Ethereum did very little during the session on Friday, as we continue to hover just below the $240 level. For me, this looks like it is a market that is trying to consolidate, so expect short-term pullbacks. I would expect to see significant support … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 24, 2017
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 24, 2017

  24-07-2017 11:17 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 24. BTC/USD Bitcoin fell a bit during the session on Friday against the US dollar, dipping below the $2800 level. However, by the time it was all said and done we did see some support. It looks as if we are going to continue to try … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 24, 2017
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• When thieves strike, cryptocurrency investors tremble - CBS News

  24-07-2017 11:15 via cbsnews.com
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  When thieves strike, cryptocurrency investors tremble
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  Cryptocurrency Ethereum has emerged from the shadow of its better-known rival Bitcoin thanks to its skyrocketing price -- that has also made it a tempting target for hackers. Thieves earlier this month stole $10 million from an electronic wallet ...
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• Kosovo's First Bitcoin ATM Sparks Central Bank Warning

  24-07-2017 11:00
  A new bitcoin ATM installation has sparked debate in Kosovo, where regulators and entrepreneurs are splitting opinion on the launch.Source
  
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• Bold But Cautious: London Stock Exchange's Blockchain Work Is History Repeated

  24-07-2017 10:15
  CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson sheds light on the LSE Group's history of innovation in capital markets, with bold moves tempered by sensible caution.
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• Bold and Cautious: London Stock Exchange Group's Careful Blockchain Steps

  24-07-2017 10:15
  CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson sheds light on the LSE Group's history of innovation in capital markets, with bold moves tempered by sensible caution.
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• Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency Dash Welcomed Back to Apple’s App Store

  24-07-2017 10:03
  An official iOS compatible Dash wallet, built by the Dash Core Team, is now available at the App Store.
  
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• If they make a thousand Bitcoin arrests, then let us make a thousand Gandhis

  24-07-2017 09:43
  Spot journalism captured by an activist at the “Morpheus Titania” arrest – Ignore/Ridicule/Fight/Lose: Anti-Bitcoin SWAT teams – like this one in Arizona – are an opportunity to build a bigger movement.When a Fed special weapons team arrived at Thomas Costanzo’s dwelling in Mesa, Arizona… the respected but rebellious Bitcoin trader was reportedly not home. That’s because a different policy enforcement team had arrested him during the attempted com
  
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• Weekly Roundup – July 17-23

  24-07-2017 08:30
  After three years of fighting, Bitcoin has now finally agreed how to scale up their network, with Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 91 winning support from enough miners to lock in to the network, though support for SegWit is still contested, as shown here. BIP 91 became active at block 477120 on July 23, offering a path to SegWit without splitting Bitcoin into two incompatible currencies. One splinter group called Bitcoin Cash is still agitating for a hard fork, but it is not clear how much miner su
  
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Eyeing Upside Break

  24-07-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price remained confined in a tiny range above the $220 support against the US Dollar. There is a short-term contracting triangle pattern with resistance near $236 forming on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). On the downside, the triangle support is near $220 and the 100 hourly simple moving … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Eyeing Upside Break
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• Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD Remains Supported

  24-07-2017 06:18 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ethereum classic price remained above the $15.50 support against the US Dollar and eyeing for more gains. The last week’s highlighted ascending channel pattern with resistance near $18.00 on the hourly chart of ETC/USD (Data feed via Kraken) is still intact. The price is currently above the $16.00 level and the 100 hourly … Continue reading Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD Remains Supported
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• Details Emerge on Singapore Central Bank's Blockchain R&D

  24-07-2017 05:30
  Singapore's "Project Ubin" is being built so that all cross-border payments and securities settlements can occur almost instantly.Source
  
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• Creditbit Price Technical Analysis – CRB/BTC Short-term Bearish

  24-07-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Creditbit price continued to face sellers and remained below the 0.00020BTC resistance against Bitcoin. There is a major descending channel pattern with resistance at 0.00017BTC forming on the 7-day chart of CRB/BTC (data feed from Coinmarketcap). On the downside, the price is just holding the 0.00016BTC support. Creditbit price was unable to recover … Continue reading Creditbit Price Technical Analysis – CRB/BTC Short-term Bearish
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