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• Bitcoin Cash Eases Mining Difficulty as Blockchain Adjusts

  07-08-2017 22:05
  CoinDesk contributor Jimmy Song gives an update on changes in Bitcoin Cash's mining ecosystem and why they might be of note for investors.
  
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• OSTK to HODL: Overstock to Keep 50% of All Bitcoin Payments as Investments

  07-08-2017 21:30
  Online retailer Overstock.com is shifting an earlier strategy by keeping half of the bitcoin it takes in as payment, the company's CEO has said.
  
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• 144,000 Free Spins up for grabs montly in BitStarz’s new Slot Battles!

  07-08-2017 20:56 via newsbtc.com
  Monday, Aug 07, 2017 – Massive amount of spins up for grabs every day! If you’re familiar with BitStarz, we’re sure you’ve noticed they love tournaments. I mean, they already have immensely popular ones such as Extra Wars, Slot Wars and Table Wars. Don’t let the names fool you though, you don’t really have to … Continue reading 144,000 Free Spins up for grabs montly in BitStarz’s new Slot Battles!
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• REcoin Announces Token Pre-Sale and ICO Launch on August 7, 2017

  07-08-2017 20:36 via newsbtc.com
  REcoin is the first cryptocurrency that is backed by Real Estate. REcoin Group is the real estate-backed start up that has recently announced its pre-sale and ICO launch to be started from August 7, 2017. The dates have long been awaited by the potential investors in real estate market and by blockchain community members. What … Continue reading REcoin Announces Token Pre-Sale and ICO Launch on August 7, 2017
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• How MyBit Can Incentivize Homeowners For Running Solar Panels, Elon Musk’s’ Vision

  07-08-2017 19:42 via newsbtc.com
  Earlier this year, the founder and CEO of Tesla, SolarCity and SpaceX Elon Musk, announced the development of solar shingles, which would allow homeowners to operate large-scale solar energy panels on the roof. “It’s not a thing on the roof. It is the roof. It’s very important to accelerate the transition to sustainable transport. This … Continue reading How MyBit Can Incentivize Homeowners For Running Solar Panels, Elon Musk’s’ Vision
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• Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin to Repay Users After Account Thefts

  07-08-2017 19:35
  Users of Unocoin reported that their funds had been stolen over the weekend, prompting the India-based bitcoin exchange to temporarily close.
  
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• 11 Banks Develop DLT Trade Finance App Using R3's Corda Software

  07-08-2017 18:35
  A group of eleven banks have developed a trade finance application using technology developed by distributed ledger startup R3.
  
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• Wikileaks is Now Accepting Zcash Donations

  07-08-2017 17:35
  Non-profit media group Wikileaks has announced that it is now accepting donations in the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash.
  
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• Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research

  07-08-2017 16:15
  A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Eleven Banks Develop DLT-Based Trade Finance App

  07-08-2017 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eleven banks, including Bangkok Bank, BBVA, BNP Paribas, HSBC, ING and Mizuho, have developed a prototype application to streamline the processing of sight letters of credit and improve trade flows. Built on R3’s distributed ledger platform Corda, the application aims to drive greater efficiencies, reduce costs and simplify today’s existing processes. “Like so many of […]
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• Bitcoin Is Now Worth Nearly 3 Times More Than an Ounce of Gold

  07-08-2017 15:00
  Bitcoin's rising price has made it worth nearly three times as much as gold, according to public markets data.
  
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• Bitcoin Is Now Worth Nearly 3 Times as Much as Gold

  07-08-2017 15:00
  Bitcoin's rising price has made it worth nearly three times as much as gold, according to public markets data.
  
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• Australia’s BTCMarkets Exchange Enables Bitcoin Cash Trading Against AUD and BTC

  07-08-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Australia is a bit of an odd country when it comes to cryptocurrency. It seems all local exchanges generate little trading volume for all currencies. BTCMarkets is one of the few companies providing such cryptocurrency exchange services in the region. They now have Bitcoin Cash trading enabled against the Australian Dollar and Bitcoin. Do keep … Continue reading Australia’s BTCMarkets Exchange Enables Bitcoin Cash Trading Against AUD and BTC
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• Cryptocurrency skeptics warn of another dot-com bubble, but remember: That's where Amazon and Google started - CNBC

  07-08-2017 14:52 via cnbc.com
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  Cryptocurrency skeptics warn of another dot-com bubble, but remember: That's where Amazon and Google started
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  Oaktree's Howard Marks warned last week that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum are "not real." Yes, there's probably a cryptocurrency bubble, and some will fail. However, they do offer tangible value, and if you take Marks' advice, you could ...
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• HP Gains on IBM with 'Mission Critical' Move Into Blockchain

  07-08-2017 14:30
  CoinDesk profiles work ongoing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise to move the former computing powerhouse into the blockchain technology sector.
  
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• HP Enterprise Gains on IBM with 'Mission Critical' Move Into Blockchain

  07-08-2017 14:30
  CoinDesk profiles work ongoing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise to move the former computing powerhouse into the blockchain technology sector.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Market Tops $116 Billion to Set New All-Time High

  07-08-2017 14:00
  The total value of all publicly traded cryptocurrencies set a new all-time high today, with the class now worth just over $116.9 billion.
  
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• Overstock's Blockchain Business Posts $3.3 Million Loss

  07-08-2017 13:00
  Overstock has released new details about the Q2 financial performance of Medici Ventures, its blockchain-focused subsidiary.
  
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• Sustainable bitcoin mining: an interview with OgNasty

  07-08-2017 12:06
  Solar and wind energy is utilized by Nasty Mining to create a sustainable bitcoin mining operation
  Bitcoin mining takes up a great deal of electricity and energy, contributing substantially to environmental damage as the network grows at an exponential rate. A sustainable approach to mining benefits both miners and the environment. This is what OgNasty, founder of Nasty Mining, has set out to do.The latest statistics from blockchain.info shows the performance of the network at 6,218,141 Hash Rat
  
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• WannaCry On the Move? Bitcoin Crime Evolves in a Multi-Blockchain World

  07-08-2017 12:00
  Bitcoins received by the WannaCry ransomware attacks are on the move. Will switching to another blockchain allow the hackers to get away?
  
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• Event Report: BitcoinWednesday Conference in Amsterdam

  07-08-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  The first Wednesday of every month in Amsterdam offers a unique opportunity for every Bitcoin and blockchain enthusiast.
  This month, it was hosted in a different location than the last two times we went there, and we were there to gather information and generate this report for you guys!
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  Thanks again to BitcoinWednesday for organizing this conference time and time again, as it is the single largest conference that supports the propagation of the Digital Currency Revolution in
  
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• Charlie Lee Confirms Litecoin is “Boring” but People Should Have Patience

  07-08-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Litecoin has seen a good start to the year 2017. After nearly two years of falling prices, things finally picked up again. It is good to see the silver to Bitcoin’s gold get positive attention. So far, the LTC price has risen a bit since January of this year. However, Litecoin creator Charlie Lee acknowledges … Continue reading Charlie Lee Confirms Litecoin is “Boring” but People Should Have Patience
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• Shopping Mall Bans Bitcoin and Ether Mining as Merchants Run Up Bills

  07-08-2017 11:00
  An electronics retail marketplace in South Korea has reportedly taken the unusual step of banning vendors from mining bitcoin or ether.
  
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• Korean Mall Bans Bitcoin and Ether Mining After Merchants Run Up Bills

  07-08-2017 11:00
  An electronics retail marketplace in South Korea has reportedly taken the unusual step of banning vendors from mining bitcoin or ether in-store.
  
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• PSD2 and Blockchain: Mutual Support

  07-08-2017 10:00
  New rules in Europe aim to change the payments landscape – in the process, they could also boost blockchain development.
  
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• Why MyBit is Creating Blockchain-Based Decentralized Solar Energy Distribution System

  07-08-2017 06:30 via newsbtc.com
  An increasing number of both blockchain and existing energy companies are utilizing blockchain technology to create decentralized blockchain-based solar energy distribution systems. Earlier this year, Sonnen GmbH, a major German company which develops home energy systems for private households and small businesses, announced its plans to develop a solar energy distribution system which will utilize … Continue reading Why MyBit is Creating Blockchain-Based Decentralized Solar Energy Distri
  
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• Merits of Stock and Cryptocurrency Trading, Advantage of eToro Platform

  07-08-2017 06:09 via newsbtc.com
  Cryptocurrency and stock trading are fundamentally different from one another. In conventional stock trading, investors create a diverse portfolio of equity in certain companies, trading stakes in public corporations. In cryptocurrency trading however, investors and traders prefer to invest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ethereum as long-term investments. Leading cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets including bitcoin … Continue reading Merits of Stock and Cryptocurrency Trading, Adv
  
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Correction Limited

  07-08-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Points Bitcoin cash price after a ride started a downside move and traded towards $240 against the US Dollar. There was a break above a bearish trend line at $260 recently on the hourly chart of BCH/USD (data feed from Kraken). The price may correct further towards $340-360, but upsides remain limited. Bitcoin cash … Continue reading Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Correction Limited
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 08/07/2017 – New Record Highs!

  07-08-2017 05:09 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price surged to new all-time highs and might be due for a correction before heading further north.
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