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• Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Adopts Open Strategy Ahead of Blockchain Fork

  28-07-2017 23:45
  The provider of a bitcoin ETN has said that it will track what the market considers to be "bitcoin" following a possible network split next week.Source
  
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• Moroccan Police Arrest Alleged Cryptocurrency Investment ... - ETHNews

  28-07-2017 23:43 via ethnews.com
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  An unidentified source reported that Moroccan authorities have arrested Renwick Haddow, a British man charged with securities fraud in the United States.and more »
  
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• Daily Roundup – July 28, 2017

  28-07-2017 23:22
  According to Tech Republic, a new report from Malwarebytes has indicated that 35 percent of small to medium-sized businesses were infected by ransomware over the past year. According to the report, 22 percent of businesses have to completely shut down after being infected with ransomware.
  According to Forbes, a critical vulnerability has been found in Serpent, which was the most popular programming language for Ethereum applications before the creation of Solidity. The vulnerability has left Aug
  
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• Will blockchain tech break the energy market?

  28-07-2017 23:18
  While the push for renewable energy is gaining traction, consumers are still tied to large power grids and the even larger cartels who control them. But things might be changing.Going Local
  In 2016, the first ever blockchain managed energy transaction occurred in Brooklyn, NY. Still in its preliminary stages, the project only has a small number of participants. This microgrid allows users to trade energy through a virtual, peer-to-peer system built on blockchain technology. In the land of craft
  
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• Decentralized Domain Marketplace Nametoken Announces Crowdsale

  28-07-2017 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Thanks to internet’s vital role in everyone’s lives, websites and their domain names represent the identity of a person or entity. The increased importance of online presence has turned domain names market into a lucrative business. Many individuals and entities have started buying and selling domains to make huge profits out of the trade. However, … Continue reading Decentralized Domain Marketplace Nametoken Announces Crowdsale
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• $25 Million: Blockchain Startup Tierion Completes ICO for TNT Token

  28-07-2017 22:45
  Blockchain startup Tierion has completed its previously announced token sale, raising $25 million.Source
  
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• Where is the Collaboration between DAO.Casino & Changelly Leading at?

  28-07-2017 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  The recent partnership between DAO.Casino, an open ecosystem for betting titles, and Changelly, one of the largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms, is buzzing in the blockchain market nowadays. DAO.Casino is an online, decentralized gambling protocol that has long been collaboratively working with a cryptocurrency exchange of Changelly to bring an enhanced and more … Continue reading Where is the Collaboration between DAO.Casino & Changelly Leading at?
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• ARK Partnering with Ledger to Offer Hardware Wallet from July 28, 2017

  28-07-2017 21:13 via newsbtc.com
  ARK, a decentralized digital asset token, is partnering with Ledger, a cryptocurrency hardware wallet, in an attempt to boost the token adoption. The project has long been a focus of both the groups and has finally released on July 28, 2017. ARK is an advanced blockchain-based decentralized digital asset token that is aimed towards getting … Continue reading ARK Partnering with Ledger to Offer Hardware Wallet from July 28, 2017
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• World’s most popular Bitcoin mixer shuts down

  28-07-2017 21:00 via crypto-news.net
  BitMixer, the largest Bitcoin “tumbler,” on Sunday announced an end to its operations, bringing a close to over three and a half years of mixing Bitcoins for anonymous clients. The announcement on the bitcointalk forum came in the same month that global enforcement authorities shut down darkmarkets AlphaBay and Hansa, from which many believe the largest mixing demands originate.
  A “high-volume” mixing serviceBitMixer opened its doors in January 2014 promoting the idea of
  
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• Secretive Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Metastable Examined - Bitcoin News (press release)

  28-07-2017 21:00 via news.bitcoin.com
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  Fortune has published an examination of a secretive cryptocurrency hedge fund that is backed by some of Silicon Valley's top venture capital firms. The fund.and more »
  
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• KICKICO Launches preICO for “Already-Functional” CryptoCrowdfunding Platform

  28-07-2017 20:13 via newsbtc.com
  [Update1: At the press time, KICKICO has raised 1100 ETH against their target of 2000 ETH.] KICKICO, a new Ethereum-based platform for crowdfunding and Initial Coin Offerings, is allowing individuals to participate in their ICO at a heavily discounted rate of 6,000 KC per ETH (instead of 3,000 KC during the ICO). Anti Danilevski, Founder … Continue reading KICKICO Launches preICO for “Already-Functional” CryptoCrowdfunding Platform
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• Bitcoin's 'Market Dominance' Climbs Above 50% For First Time Since May

  28-07-2017 20:10
  Bitcoin's market capitalization relative to the rest of the cryptocurrency market has risen above 50% for the first time in two months.Source
  
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• EU Commission Opens 500K€ Call for Blockchain, DLT Expertise Hub

  28-07-2017 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The European Commission (EC) has opened a 500,000€ call for proposals to set-up a European expertise hub on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to better understand the opportunities and challenges related to these technologies, keep up with emerging trends, and “help the EU to stay at the forefront […] and show leadership in the field.” […]
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• Cryptocurrency Still Shrouded in Mainstream Mystery - Bitcoinist

  28-07-2017 19:06 via bitcoinist.com
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  Cryptocurrency Still Shrouded in Mainstream Mystery
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  While digital currencies such as Bitcoin, and even Ethereum, have boomed beyond the realms of developers and digital dealers, it is still largely misunderstood by those in the mainstream. Bitcoin and other digital currencies have been in the news, for ...and more »
  
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• Blockchain Startup Bitfury Files for Electronics Design Patent

  28-07-2017 18:40
  Venture-backed blockchain startup Bitfury is seeking a patent related to electronics design, public documents reveal.Source
  
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• Euroclear and Paxos End Blockchain Gold Settlement Partnership

  28-07-2017 17:35
  The partnership between blockchain startup Paxos and Europe's largest settlement service has ended.Source
  
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• Philippines Central Bank Sees Demand for License Applications for ... - CoinTelegraph

  28-07-2017 16:47 via cointelegraph.com
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  The Philippines' central bank expects that there will be few companies in the country that will be applying for a license to offer a cryptocurrency exchange ...and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Heading Into The Weekend

  28-07-2017 16:32 via newsbtc.com
  That’s another week of trading complete in our bitcoin price trading efforts and we’ve had a pretty fantastic week as far as profit and loss are concerned. Things got moving with a strong US session on Monday and price hasn’t really looked back since. We’re now teetering on the edge of highs that, when price … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Heading Into The Weekend
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• Why Are Miners Involved in Bitcoin Code Changes Anyway?

  28-07-2017 16:05
  How can miners block bitcoin changes? CoinDesk takes a look at how the network upgrades and the role these parties play.Source
  
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• What Does Net Neutrality Mean for the Future of Cryptocurrency? - Futurism

  28-07-2017 15:31 via futurism.com
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  What Does Net Neutrality Mean for the Future of Cryptocurrency?
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  Net neutrality regulations could be the impetus for further development in the fast-growing cryptocurrency industry.and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Sees Sharp Drop as BCC Trading Volume Dries up by Two-thirds

  28-07-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  A lot of people are keeping an eye on the Bitcoin Cash price. That is pretty interesting, considering the token doesn’t exist yet. It will be created on August 1st through a Bitcoin hard fork. However, ViaBTC allows trading of Bitcoin Cash against CNY and BTC. It appears the BCC/BTC market is slowly crashing. The … Continue reading Bitcoin Cash Price Sees Sharp Drop as BCC Trading Volume Dries up by Two-thirds
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• $8.2 Million: Court Orders Default Judgment Against Cryptsy CEO

  28-07-2017 15:00
  A U.S. district judge has handed down a default judgment worth $8.2 million against the CEO of the collapsed Cryptsy exchange.
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• Bitcoin Inches Above $2,800 to Hit 5-Day High

  28-07-2017 14:25
  The price of bitcoin is edging up, though it could be in advance of volatility ahead of a possible network development.Source
  
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• Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 10 New Members

  28-07-2017 14:00
  The Hyperledger blockchain consortium has grown its ranks again, with the addition of 10 new members.Source
  
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• 300 Token Finishes Successful ICO, Keeps Its Promise to the Investors

  28-07-2017 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  The cryptocurrency revolution has introduced a disruptive method of fundraising in the form of Initial Coin/Token Offering (ICO or ITO). The ICOs, in many cases, have been more efficient than conventional fundraising methods like the angel or VC investments. In the recent months, there have been highly successful ICOs that raised hundreds of millions of … Continue reading 300 Token Finishes Successful ICO, Keeps Its Promise to the Investors
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• German Chemical Company Pilots Supply Chain Blockchain

  28-07-2017 13:01
  German chemical giant BASF has revealed it is investigating blockchain's potential in tracking supply chains.Source
  
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• Indian Trade Survey: 97% Aware of Bitcoin, but Use of the Cryptocurrency Remains Low - CryptoCoinsNews

  28-07-2017 12:51 via cryptocoinsnews.com
  Indian Trade Survey: 97% Aware of Bitcoin, but Use of the Cryptocurrency Remains Low
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  A study by India's market and trade body has found that while 97 percent of participants are aware of bitcoin, its use within their services remains low. Get exclusive analysis of bitcoin and learn from our trading tutorials. Join Hacked.com for just ...
  
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• AMD: Cryptocurrency Mining Isn't 'A Long-Term Growth Driver' - CoinDesk

  28-07-2017 12:05 via coindesk.com
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  AMD: Cryptocurrency Mining Isn't 'A Long-Term Growth Driver'
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  Chip maker AMD has seen its sales buoyed in recent months by big demand for graphics cards by cryptocurrency miners. According to its latest financial report, AMD recorded $1.22 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2017, up 19% compared to ...
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• Lysergi Advises Customers to use Litecoin over Bitcoin Whenever Possible

  28-07-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  It is evident service providers accepting cryptocurrency payments are in a strange position. Not only is there Bitcoin Cash to worry about, but some companies effectively aim to support Litecoin. Lysergi, a company selling research chemicals and other products, recently introduced Litecoin support. According to the company, LTC provides many advantages over Bitcoin. They feel … Continue reading Lysergi Advises Customers to use Litecoin over Bitcoin Whenever Possible
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• Apple Makes Another Pro-Crypto Move, Approves Dash for the App Store

  28-07-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  Apple has approved Dash for its app store, thus taking another step toward embracing the use of cryptocurrency in the multi-billion dollar app economy. This move is a reversal of Apple’s rejection of Dash last August. Developers are now permitted to integrate Dash into apps, and an official iOS Dash wallet has been released.
  Apple’s notoriously rigorous review process has been exceptionally stringent for cryptos. In fact, Apple did not officially adopt guidelines for cryptocurrencies
  
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• AMD: Cryptocurrency Mining Isn't 'A Long-Term Growth Driver'

  28-07-2017 12:00
  Chip maker AMD has seen its sales buoyed in recent months by big demand for graphics cards by cryptocurrency miners.Source
  
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• The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Visuals, Memes, and Bitcoin Street ... - Bitcoin News (press release)

  28-07-2017 11:37 via news.bitcoin.com
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  In parallel with this increased interest in cryptocurrency, the technology is also affecting pop culture and the art world. In 2017 there are a lot of.and more »
  
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• The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Visuals, Memes, and Bitcoin Street Art - Bitcoin News (press release)

  28-07-2017 11:37 via news.bitcoin.com
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  The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Visuals, Memes, and Bitcoin Street Art
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  The decentralized currency Bitcoin has grown incredibly popular over of the past year. In parallel with this increased interest in cryptocurrency, the technology is also affecting pop culture and the art world. In 2017 there are a lot of artists ...
  
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• Cryptocurrency News: Money Laundering, Bitcoin Forks and SEC Oversight - DailyFX

  28-07-2017 11:33 via dailyfx.com
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  Cryptocurrency News: Money Laundering, Bitcoin Forks and SEC Oversight
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  ... - A Russian citizen has been arrested in Greece and charged with 17 counts of money laundering. - Cryptocurrency exchange warns ahead of possible bitcoin split. Check out our new Trading Guides: they're free and have been updated for the third ...and more »
  
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• Overstock's TØ Has Already Built a Platform for Trading Regulated ICOs

  28-07-2017 11:30
  A new wave of blockchain-based securities could help propel forward the blockchain strategy of one of the largest US retailers.Source
  
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• REcoin Group is launching REcoin – the first ever cryptocurrency that is backed by real - China Newswire (press release)

  28-07-2017 11:29 via chinanewswire.com
  REcoin Group is launching REcoin – the first ever cryptocurrency that is backed by real
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  REcoin Group and its founder, real estate guru Maksim Zaslavskiy, are extremely pleased to announce the long-awaited launch of REcoin. Las Vegas, USA, July 28, 2017 /ChinaNewswire.com/ - REcoin is a new proprietary cryptocurrency designed for a ...
  
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• Cryptocurrency Market From Venezula To America, Ideal For Today - ValueWalk

  28-07-2017 11:25 via valuewalk.com
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  Cryptocurrency Market From Venezula To America, Ideal For Today
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  Edward Snowden shocked the world in 2013 when he revealed that conspiracy theorists were right about the U.S. government's indiscriminate mass surveillance. Though the news came as a surprise to many, perpetual surveillance is common practice in ...
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Hypes Stox ICO to Over 16 Million Instagram Followers

  28-07-2017 11:21
  "Champion Predictions: I'm gonna make a $hit t$n of money on August 26th."
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Let’s Get Straight To It

  28-07-2017 10:45 via newsbtc.com
  So we are at the end of the week once again in our bitcoin price trading efforts and, instead of spending too much time going over what happened this week, we’re going to jump straight into the detail for today’s session. Price is trading in and around a key level and if we waste time … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Let’s Get Straight To It
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• Bitcoin LIVE news: Price latest as top investor warns cryptocurrency is an 'unfounded FAD' - Express.co.uk

  28-07-2017 10:33 via express.co.uk
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  Bitcoin LIVE news: Price latest as top investor warns cryptocurrency is an 'unfounded FAD'
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  THE BITCOIN price is still bouncing back despite a billionaire investor warning that digital currencies are “nothing but a unfounded fad”. Here is the latest Bitcoin price, live updates and breaking news. By Alice Foster and Sofia Petkar. PUBLISHED: 09 ...
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 28, 2017

  28-07-2017 09:13 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 28. DASH/USD DASH continues to be choppy, but I believe that there is a significant amount of support below, especially near the $180 level. As we consolidate, it’s likely that people were accumulating larger positions, as it gives them an opportunity to pick up DASH on … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis July 28, 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 28, 2017

  28-07-2017 09:02 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 28. ETH/USD Ethereum did very little during the day again on Thursday as we are essentially sitting at the $203 level. The market looks like it is trying to form a bit of a base, and I believe that we could bounce from here, forming a … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis July 28, 2017
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• Strategies for safe token sales and aggressive ICOs

  28-07-2017 08:53
  Earlier this week Crypto Insider published a post with practical advice to Initial Coin Offering (ICO) planners, followed by a post covering recent statements by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to which ICOs should be subject to the requirements of the federal securities laws. Here I’m posting more thoughts on ICOs and token sales.Besides the articles referenced in the previous two posts, read “How to do an Initial Coin Offering (ICO): A basic introduc
  
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 28, 2017

  28-07-2017 08:50 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook July 28. BTC/USD Bitcoin had a slightly positive session on Thursday, as we continue to try to find our footing in this market. A break above the $2600 level should send this market looking towards the $2800 level. Above there, there is still a significant amount of … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis July 28, 2017
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• HitBTC’s statement on Bitcoin Network potential fork

  28-07-2017 07:11 via newsbtc.com
  On July 23, 2017 Bitcoin ecosystem made the first step towards SegWit adoption by activating BIP91 protocol. Miners, developers and users are thrilled, waiting for UASF activation as known as BIP148, on August 1, 2017. It might lead to the hard fork. Leading cryptocurrency exchange HitBTC has published the official statement: HitBTC stands for SegWit activation. … Continue reading HitBTC’s statement on Bitcoin Network potential fork
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – Can ETH/USD Make It?

  28-07-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price remained in a tiny range above $195 against the US Dollar with no major sign of an upside break. Yesterday’s short-term contracting triangle pattern with current resistance at $202 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX) is still intact. On the upside, the 100 hourly simple moving average … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – Can ETH/USD Make It?
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• Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – Can ETC/USD Recover?

  28-07-2017 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ethereum classic price declined below $15.00 recently and failed to gain momentum against the US Dollar. There is a major bearish trend line with resistance near $14.80-15.00 forming on the hourly chart of ETC/USD (Data feed via Kraken). The $15.00 resistance is also near the 100 hourly simple moving average, which is a … Continue reading Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – Can ETC/USD Recover?
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• Creditbit Price Technical Analysis – CRB/BTC Range Trading

  28-07-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Creditbit price remained above a short-term support area at 0.000158BTC against Bitcoin. There is a range pattern forming with resistance near 0.000168TC on the 7-day chart of CRB/BTC (data feed from Coinmarketcap). On the downside, the range support is around the 0.000158BTC level, acting as a barrier for declines. Creditbit price started trading … Continue reading Creditbit Price Technical Analysis – CRB/BTC Range Trading
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 07/28/2017 – Bounced Off As Expected!

  28-07-2017 04:44 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price found support at the mid-range area of interest and is setting its sights back on its all-time highs.
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• Bitcoin Startup KeepKey Ends Support For Multibit Wallet Software

  28-07-2017 00:00
  The long-running bitcoin wallet Multibit is being discontinued, the firm that bought it last year has announced.Source
  
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