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• A Complete Guide to Bitcoin Cash: Supporting Exchanges, Wallets, Trading Advice

  06-08-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On August 1, Bitcoin Cash, a hard fork proposal initially developed as Bitcoin ABC by Bitmain was officially activated. Shortly thereafter, ViaBTC, a major Chinese mining pool mined the first Bitcoin Cash block. Because Bitcoin Cash is a hard forked alternative cryptocurrency (altcoin) of the bitcoin blockchain, every bitcoin holder is credited with Bitcoin Cash […]
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• Neo, Sia and Peercoin: Trading, Holding & Mining

  06-08-2017 22:00 via crypto-news.net
  As the hype for Bitcoin Cash slowly fades away, crypto currency exchanges continue to reap the benefits of increased trading volumes. Small trading fees of 0.25% are hardly noticeable when utilizing these service, but generate amazing revenue during times of increased activity. As we are seeing with ICOs and gambling sites, US residents are contending with restrictions in the cryptocurrency world. It is possible that exchanges may start protecting themselves and could restrict activities from ce
  
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• Four Quadrants – Dividing and Conquering the Crypto Universe

  06-08-2017 19:10
  State Street's former blockchain lead breaks down how he views developments in the blockchain market – and why there are four opportunities.
  
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• 'Every Token Is a Snowflake': Why the SEC's ICO Guidance Isn't Enough

  06-08-2017 17:10
  Finally, the SEC has published guidance for its stance on ICOs, but the vague concepts may not be enough for a new breed of financial professional.
  
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• A 'Howey test' for Blockchain? Why the SEC's ICO Guidance Isn't Enough

  06-08-2017 17:10
  The SEC may have finally published guidance on ICOs, but the vague concepts may not be enough for a new breed of financial professional.
  
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• A new, dubious "smart" cryptocurrency for prostitution - Boing Boing

  06-08-2017 16:14 via boingboing.net
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  A new, dubious "smart" cryptocurrency for prostitution
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  "Lust" is an initial coin offering based on the Ethereum blockchain platform, designed for prostitutes and their customers to exchange money for sexual services. It uses smart contracts and anonymity features to escrow funding of the parties and keep ...and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Price Holds Firm, Major Gains Catapult NEO Into Cryptocurrency Top 10 - The Merkle

  06-08-2017 15:52 via themerkle.com
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  Bitcoin Price Holds Firm, Major Gains Catapult NEO Into Cryptocurrency Top 10
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  Everything is looking calm and quiet in the world of cryptocurrency. That is a more than welcome change after many weeks of price volatility and uncertainty. The Bitcoin price is holding its own around the US$3,175 mark for the time being, whereas ...
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• US Bitcoin Users can now File Taxes Through the NODE40 Balance Tool

  06-08-2017 15:30 via newsbtc.com
  Although many Bitcoiners feel tax compliance is not required, the reality is somewhat different. Many countries effectively tax Bitcoin capital gains and incomes. Accounting can quickly become a big hassle when dealing with cryptocurrency, though. NODE40 launched a new tool to make tax compliance  a lot easier for Bitcoin enthusiasts. Efforts such as these will … Continue reading US Bitcoin Users can now File Taxes Through the NODE40 Balance Tool
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• Major Events Following the Chainsplit on August 1st

  06-08-2017 13:00 via crypto-news.net
  Bitcoin Cash (BCH or alternatively BCC; also bcash) did successfully split from bitcoin’s main blockchain as it was expected to on August 1st. The first Bitcoin Cash block was block number 478559 which consequently is also the block after which the newly born cryptocurrency started running it’s on own chain.
  Bcash’s fork happened about six hours after the first eligible time that’d be able to happen at (after block 478558). The fork’s rules had it as such that the b
  
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• A 90-day Pending Support Ticket on Poloniex is the new Normal

  06-08-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Things are definitely going from bad to worse for the Poloniex exchange. The company is facing so many complaints things are starting to unravel. Especially their customer support department is getting a lot of flak, for obvious reasons. One user told us how his support ticket has been open for 90 days. During that time, … Continue reading A 90-day Pending Support Ticket on Poloniex is the new Normal
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• An Airbnb for cows? Hong Kong bitcoin expert creates ... - South China Morning Post

  06-08-2017 10:32 via scmp.com
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  An Airbnb for cows? Hong Kong bitcoin expert creates ...
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  Hong Kong bitcoin entrepreneur James Bang was on a trip with his family to Indonesia earlier this year when he realised there were fewer cows on his ...and more »
  
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• $30m ICO and $100m Cryptocurrency Fund – Best Stories of the Week - Finance Magnates

  06-08-2017 09:50 via financemagnates.com
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  $30m ICO and $100m Cryptocurrency Fund – Best Stories of the Week
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  The trend towards full adoption of cryptocurrencies by the online trading industry made some major headlines last week. In addition to this, we saw an interesting court battle over a brand in Europe and an investigation of IG Group's Nadex in the US.and more »
  
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• Prospectors – Smart Contract Based Online Economic Strategy

  06-08-2017 07:40 via crypto-news.net
  MMORTES Prospectors is a multi-player online real time economic strategy that will allow players to monetize time spent on the game. It has started the preparations to the crowdfunding campaign. The launch of campaign is planned for August, 10.
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  The game world will be based on a real economic model, typical for the second part of 19th – beginning of 20th cc. As the game website states, the developers consulted the leading experts for “implementation of real economic processes
  
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• Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis – BTC/USD Eyes $3500

  06-08-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Points Bitcoin price overcame all odds of the Hard Fork and moved to a new high of $3328 against the US Dollar. There is a monster bullish trend line with support at $2800 forming on the 4-hours chart of BTC/USD (data feed from SimpleFX). The price is currently moving lower, but remains well supported … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis – BTC/USD Eyes $3500
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• Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis – ETH/USD Resumes Trend

  06-08-2017 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price week after gaining bids this past week moved higher and broke the $237 resistance against the US Dollar. There was a break above a major bearish trend line at $226 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). The pair recently traded as high as $263.22 and any dips … Continue reading Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis – ETH/USD Resumes Trend
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• NEOS – Create your own web, voice your thoughts and be rewarded

  06-08-2017 05:23
  What comes to mind when you think of freedom?
  Do you imagine being able to watch your favourite TV shows in the comfort of your living room? Maybe browsing Facebook without a VPN or going to the shops without having to worry about oppressive forces? Does it mean having the ability to vote for a government or choose how to live your life without someone trying to stop you?It’s clear that the concept of freedom is relative. In some places, it means being able to voice controversial thoughts
  
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• Fun Bitcoin Statistic: BTC Was Worth US$1 for Every day it Existed so far

  06-08-2017 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  This is a very exciting day for Bitcoin users all over the world, that much is evident. Some users have come across one exciting statistic most people wouldn’t have noticed. More specifically, the Bitcoin price earlier today represented a significant value. At that time, Bitcoin was worth US$1 for every day it existed. Bitcoin exists … Continue reading Fun Bitcoin Statistic: BTC Was Worth US$1 for Every day it Existed so far
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