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• London Police Arrest Man Suspected of Operating Cryptocurrency Boiler Room

  11-08-2017 23:14
  The man is thought to be part of a group which allegedly set-up a boiler room on Old Broad Street.
  
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• Ukraine's Central Bank Moves Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation - CoinDesk

  11-08-2017 22:51 via coindesk.com
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  Ukraine's Central Bank Moves Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation
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  The National Bank of Ukraine, the country's central bank, has indicated it may soon seek to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies. While a clear outline for the initiative is still absent, in its latest announcement, the central bank said the legal ...and more »
  
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• Ukraine's Central Bank Moves Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

  11-08-2017 22:45
  The National Bank of Ukraine, the nation's central bank, is set to soon discuss how it should regulate cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Cryptocurrency is Here - And It's Frightening - Forbes

  11-08-2017 22:23 via forbes.com
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  Most people who buy a house or a car, or buy things on Amazon, never think about “paying” with cryptocurrency. Most people have no idea how many cryptocurrencies there are (over 1,000), though a lot of people have heard something about Bitcoin.
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• Tezos to Launch $50 Million Venture Fund to Boost Blockchain Growth

  11-08-2017 21:45
  The non-profit overseeing development of the tezos blockchain has issued a new update on how it will use funds collected in its record-setting ICO.
  
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• BlockCAT Make Smart Contracts Accessible to Everyday Users

  11-08-2017 20:12 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum continues to prove its mettle in an overcrowded cryptocurrency market. Its smart contract technology is among the fastest adopted technologies this year. The newborn tech companies are heavily relying on smart contracts to setup decentralized systems that facilitate, verify and enforce their negotiations or contracts. This has expanded the Ethereum ecosystem at a much … Continue reading BlockCAT Make Smart Contracts Accessible to Everyday Users
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• Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency ... - CoinDesk

  11-08-2017 19:39 via coindesk.com
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  Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency ...
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  Russia's National Settlement Depository (NSD), the central depository for Moscow Exchange, the largest exchange group in Russia, is developing a blockchain ...and more »
  
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• Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency Wallet

  11-08-2017 19:35
  Russia's National Settlement Depository is developing a blockchain platform to provide deposit and settlement service for digital assets.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What We’re Looking To End The Week With

  11-08-2017 17:55 via newsbtc.com
  So that is another week pretty much done for our bitcoin price trading efforts and we’ve managed to close out the week on a pretty positive note. For anybody that caught this morning’s analysis, our efforts throughout the day to do just that won’t come as anything of a surprise. For anybody that missed it, … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What We’re Looking To End The Week With
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• Estonian e-residency offers transnational identity

  11-08-2017 17:34
  For the first time, a national identity card includes so much more than just identification. In Estonia, an e-residency card is now a mandatory provision which includes all of the state’s services. This is also available for all outsiders, revolutionizing the dynamics of business and residency.
  Estonian e-residency providing access to all the governmental e-services combined onto one card. The ID card services for Estonian citizens includes: travel identification, national health
  
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• Nvidia is more bullish on cryptocurrency than AMD - MarketWatch

  11-08-2017 17:04 via marketwatch.com
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  Nvidia is more bullish on cryptocurrency than AMD
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  Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Jensen Huang summed up the chip maker's view of cryptocurrencies in a single phrase Thursday: “rock 'n' roll.” That's how Huang described his company's ability to ride out what he sees as a blossoming market for his company ...
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• The EU Is Building a 'Financial Transparency Gateway' with Blockchain

  11-08-2017 16:46
  An official from the European Commission has revealed it is currently building a blockchain tool to enable data sharing.
  
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• Cryptocurrency service forced to halt ICO after raising $186M in one ... - TNW

  11-08-2017 16:17 via thenextweb.com
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  Cryptocurrency service forced to halt ICO after raising $186M in one ...
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  Initial coin offerings (ICO) are hot these days. But despite all the excitement and willingness from the masses to invest their money into cryptocurrency, it appears ...and more »
  
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• A Chance to Win: HuntBet Decentralized Betting eSports Platform Announces ICO

  11-08-2017 16:03 via newsbtc.com
  Year to year, the e-sports championships’ prizes are grow-ing exponentially, the leaders of leading brands are putting their attention on this industry. For example, the prize fund of Dota 2 tournament “The International 7” is equal to $24 018 355 US dollars. For reference, this is 15 times higher than “The International 1” prize fund. … Continue reading A Chance to Win: HuntBet Decentralized Betting eSports Platform Announces ICO
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• Police shut down scam 'cryptocurrency boiler room' in the City - Telegraph.co.uk

  11-08-2017 16:02 via telegraph.co.uk
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  Police shut down scam 'cryptocurrency boiler room' in the City
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  Police have shut down a fraudulent cryptocurrency business in the City of London after it was found to be cold calling investors and attempting to sell them fake online money. Fraudsters allegedly set up the business in London's square mile in an ...
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• Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Here to Stay'

  11-08-2017 15:33
  Nvidia's CEO is bullish on cryptocurrencies following Q2 sales figures that were boosted by GPU sales to miners.
  
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• The Bitcoin Price Just Inched Up to Set Another All-Time High

  11-08-2017 15:00
  The price of bitcoin reached its highest level ever on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index today, climbing above $3,550 amid a period of strong gains.
  
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• Envoy Group Improves Upon Cryptocurrency Mining through Centrally Managed Operating System

  11-08-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Various companies around the world show an interest in cryptocurrency these days. Envoy Group is a company focusing on mining, blockchain, and digital currency. In a recent announcement, the company mentions how they improve the management of their mining infrastructure. A new operating system is in use, which improves efficiency of the entire operation. All … Continue reading Envoy Group Improves Upon Cryptocurrency Mining through Centrally Managed Operating System
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• India Completes Draft Proposal for Cryptocurrency Regulations - CoinTelegraph

  11-08-2017 14:53 via cointelegraph.com
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  India Completes Draft Proposal for Cryptocurrency Regulations
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  The government of India has already finalized as of early August 2017 the draft proposal recommending how to regulate the use of digital currencies in the country effectively. The plan was already submitted by the intergovernmental panel that was ...
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Let’s Finish The Week On A High

  11-08-2017 14:04 via newsbtc.com
  The final day of the week is here in our bitcoin price efforts and the week has gone pretty quickly. We have managed to jump in and out of the markets on a number of occasions and – on many of these occasions – we have been able to draw a quick turnaround profit from … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Let’s Finish The Week On A High
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• Investment Platform Taps ICO Demand with Investment Product Launch

  11-08-2017 14:01
  Investment platform BnkToTheFuture is expanding its service to let equity buyers tap into the growing market for initial coin offerings.
  
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• BnkToTheFuture Taps ICO Demand with Investment Product Launch

  11-08-2017 14:01
  Investment platform BnkToTheFuture is expanding its service to let equity buyers tap into the growing market for initial coin offerings.
  
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• $126 Billion: The Cryptocurrency Market Just Set a New All-Time High - CoinDesk

  11-08-2017 13:44 via coindesk.com
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  $126 Billion: The Cryptocurrency Market Just Set a New All-Time High
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  The total value of all cryptocurrencies set a new all-time high today, rising above $126 billion for the first time in history, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The new benchmark was set at 8:00 UTC and comes just four days after the crypto asset ...
  
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• $126 Billion: The Cryptocurrency Market Just Set a New All-Time High

  11-08-2017 13:37
  The total value of all cryptocurrencies has set a new all-time high, just four days after it set its previous record for market capitalization.
  
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• Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Gets to Work at 90-Member 'Town Hall' Meeting

  11-08-2017 13:00
  One of the world's largest blockchain consortiums is kicking off its next phase of development.
  
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• Japanese VCs Commit US$9M Investment to NEM-Based Blockchain Platform

  11-08-2017 12:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Three Japanese venture capital firms have pledged US$9 million in investment in COMSA, an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) fundraising and cross-chaining platform built on the NEM blockchain protocol. Nippon Technology Venture Partners, FISCO Capitals, and ABBALab are to make the investment through the COMSA ICO. Developed by Japanese startup Tech Bureau, COMSA aims to address current […]
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• HBO Working Hard to Secure $250,000 in Bitcoin to Pay Off Hackers

  11-08-2017 12:32
  Spoiler alert: hackers may release Game of Thrones scripts if HBO won't secure the needed Bitcoin.
  
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• Police have broken up an alleged cryptocurrency 'boiler room' in London - Business Insider

  11-08-2017 12:31 via businessinsider.com
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  Police have broken up an alleged cryptocurrency 'boiler room' in London
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  LONDON — City of London Police have arrested a man suspected of setting up a "boiler room" to sell fake cryptocurrency to investors. The Financial Times reports that a man was arrested on Wednesday at his home on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and ...
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• Blockchain loans to change the way pre-ICOs are funded?

  11-08-2017 12:24
  In June 2017, the number of ICOs increased to 76 with a funding value totaling to $800 million. Blockchain start-ups need funding to fulfill capital requirements way before the official Initial Coin Offering (ICO), similarly to any regular start-up. Currently, much of the ICOs require scaled marketing budget, token sale smart contract development and a professional team to assist with the crowdsale.A blockchain start-up, ETHLend, has created the a fully decentralized application that allows for
  
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• SEC Suspends NuMeLo Technology Shares Trading Over ICO Plans

  11-08-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Many companies and projects see cryptocurrency ICOs as the new way to raise funds. Crowdfunding has become somewhat popular in the financial sector lately. An ICO, however, is largely unregulated and attracts investors from all over the world. NuMeLo Technology had a plan to host their own ICO in the future. However, the SEC has … Continue reading SEC Suspends NuMeLo Technology Shares Trading Over ICO Plans
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• Bank of America Has Filed for Over 20 Blockchain Patents Already

  11-08-2017 12:00
  Bank of America is emerging as one of the most active banks when it comes to filing patents over claimed innovations in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
  
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• Police arrest man suspected of cryptocurrency scam based on Old Broad Street in the City - City A.M.

  11-08-2017 11:46 via cityam.com
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  Police arrest man suspected of cryptocurrency scam based on Old Broad Street in the City
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  I report on vice, leisure, the creative industries, luxury and white collar crim [..] Show more. Follow Alys. Aerial Views Of London. The operation was based in the heart of the City of London (Source: Getty). Alys Key. City of London Police yesterday ...
  
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• Filecoin Suspends ICO After Raising $186 Million in One Hour Clogs the System

  11-08-2017 11:31
  The Filecoin per-ICO sale raised $52 million from big name Silicon Valley investors just last week.
  
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• Nasdaq's Nordic Exchange Seeks to Patent Blockchain Data System

  11-08-2017 11:00
  A new patent filing suggests global exchange operator Nasdaq has a particular interest in protecting blockchain-based order-matching technology.
  
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• Nasdaq Seeks to Patent Blockchain-based Data Matching System

  11-08-2017 11:00
  A new patent filing suggests global exchange operator Nasdaq has a particular interest in protecting blockchain-based order-matching technology.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Mining Market Is Here to Stay Says Nvidia CEO

  11-08-2017 09:40
  The GPU manufacturer added: "We stay very close to the market, and understand the dynamics very well.”
  
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• Universa expects to raise over $100 million in the upcoming ICO

  11-08-2017 09:30 via newsbtc.com
  At the Crypto Bazar forum focusing on developing and regulating the crypto-currency market in Russia, the creator of the Universa platform Alexander Borodich, who is the former top manager of the largest Russian IT company Mail.ru Group and now the head of the Venture Club venture fund announced the plan to attract over $100 million … Continue reading Universa expects to raise over $100 million in the upcoming ICO
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• Rivetz Raises $5.5 Million in RvT Token Pre-Sale; Public Token Crowdsale Begins Today, Capped at 200,000 ETH

  11-08-2017 09:10 via newsbtc.com
  GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – August, 10 2017, Rivetz Intl, Inc. (https://rivetzintl.com) today announced it has secured $5.5 million USD (19,000 ETH) in a private presale of its Rivet (RvT) token, a cybersecurity token developed to provide verifiable security controls for cloud authentication, IoT, blockchain, and legacy financial transactions.  The RvT token enables multifactor authentication … Continue reading Rivetz Raises $5.5 Million in RvT Token Pre-Sale; Public Token Cr
  
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• ICOBox has announced the launch of its own initial coin offering

  11-08-2017 07:45 via newsbtc.com
  ICOBox, the platform that facilitates ICOs and crowdsales has announced the launch of its own initial coin offering. The upcoming ICO will follow the presale which went live on August 9, 2017. The presale of ICOS tokens will continue till August 15, 2017, where future token holders can avail early bird discounts on the token … Continue reading ICOBox has announced the launch of its own initial coin offering
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• Microsoft Launches Coco Framework for Enterprise-grade Blockchain Solutions

  11-08-2017 07:29
  Coco will be compatible with any ledger protocol. Initial adopters include R3 Corda, Intel Sawtooth Lake and J.P. Morgan Quorum.
  
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Calm Before Storm?

  11-08-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price remained below the $308-310 resistance against the US Dollar. There is a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $308 forming on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). There pair is move to and fro between $290-308 before making the next move in the near term. Ethereum price … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Calm Before Storm?
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• Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD Under Pressure

  11-08-2017 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ethereum classic price failed to remain in the bullish and moved below $16.00 against the US Dollar. There is a new connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $15.60 forming on the hourly chart of ETC/USD (Data feed via Kraken). The price might continue to move down and could even test the $15.00-14.80 … Continue reading Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD Under Pressure
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 08/11/2017 – Potential Reversal Signal

  11-08-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price appears to be completing its head and shoulders formation on the short-term chart to signal a larger correction from its rally.
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Testing Support

  11-08-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Points Bitcoin cash price continued to move down and traded towards the $270 support against the US Dollar. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance near $300 on the hourly chart of BCH/USD (data feed from Kraken). The price failed to gain momentum after the break and continued to … Continue reading Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Testing Support
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• SEC Suspends OTC-Traded Emerging Markets Investor Over ICO Concerns

  11-08-2017 04:45
  The SEC has moved to suspend the trading of shares in a Texas-based company over suspicions about its planned initial coin offering.
  
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• Nvidia shares fall on data center revenue but chips ride cryptocurrency boom - Reuters

  11-08-2017 03:52 via reuters.com
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  (Reuters) - Nvidia Corp's quarterly revenue in its widely watched data center and automotive businesses missed estimates, dragging down the chipmaker's shares that have nearly tripled in value over the past 12 months. Nvidia shares were down 6.6 ...and more »
  
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• Popular cryptocurrency GPUs are finally back in stock, but prices remain inflated - PC Gamer

  11-08-2017 02:56 via pcgamer.com
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  Popular cryptocurrency GPUs are finally back in stock, but prices remain inflated
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  Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies created a major spike in graphics card pricing over the past few months—and why not? For a month or so, you could earn up to around $10 per day with a GTX 1080 Ti, $7.50 per day from a GTX 1080, $6 from a ...and more »
  
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• Australian Primary School Students Explore Bitcoin and ... - Bitcoin News (press release)

  11-08-2017 02:35 via news.bitcoin.com
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  Students at Wooranna Park Primary School in Victoria, Australia are experiencing bitcoin and cryptocurrency technology first hand. Wooranna Park Primary's.and more »
  
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• Nvidia more bullish on cryptocurrency than AMD - MarketWatch

  11-08-2017 02:01 via marketwatch.com
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  Nvidia more bullish on cryptocurrency than AMD
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  Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Jensen Huang summed up the chip maker's view of cryptocurrencies in a single phrase Thursday: “rock 'n' roll.” That's how Huang described his company's ability to ride out what he sees as a blossoming market for his company ...
  Nvidia CFO: Cryptocurrency is helping drive demand for graphics hardwareVentureBeat
  Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrency is "here to stay"ZDNet
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• Learn How To Invest in Cryptocurrency for only $15! - CrackBerry.com

  11-08-2017 02:01 via crackberry.com
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  Learn How To Invest in Cryptocurrency for only $15!
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  Cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital currencies which use encryption techniques to regulate and verify the transfer of funds, and they're growing in popularity globally. You've probably heard of the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, but there ...
  
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