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• Viberate bringing live music to the blockchain

  25-08-2017 23:23
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  Viberate is described as “your chance to enter into the booming live music industry.” The team aims to develop a thriving ecosystem for musicians and event managers creating a social media and gig booking platform.  In short, “a smarter way to explore live music.” 
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• Bitcoin Prices Rise But Fall Short of All-Time High

  25-08-2017 23:20
  The price of bitcoin surged today, but it ultimately fell away from all-time highs first set earlier this month.
  
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• GoldMint Custody Bot Creates an Interface Between Physical and Tokenized GOLD for the First Time in History

  25-08-2017 23:05 via newsbtc.com
  Gold holds a special place in the global financial system. The precious yellow metal has for centuries remained the backbone of the economy by being an efficient store of value. However, being a physical asset, there are difficulties associated with carrying, storing and even liquidating the asset for cash equal to its actual worth. GoldMint, … Continue reading GoldMint Custody Bot Creates an Interface Between Physical and Tokenized GOLD for the First Time in History
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• Swiss Bank is Looking to sell BCH, LTC and ETH to Customers

  25-08-2017 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  Falcon Private Bank, one of many Swiss banks, is expanding their cryptocurrency related services by adding the ability for customers to purchase Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash.
  This expansion comes a little more than a month after Falcon Private Bank became the first bank to provide ‘blockchain asset management solutions’ for users of their services. This service came to life through a cooperation with Bitcoin Suisse AG, a “Crypto Financial Service Provider” based in
  
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• Corruption Currents: Cryptocurrency Thefts Cost Victims Millions ... - Wall Street Journal (subscription) (blog)

  25-08-2017 22:53 via blogs.wsj.com
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  Cryptocurrency cybercrime has cost victims millions of dollars already this year.and more »
  
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• Russia's First Deputy PM Supports a State Cryptocurrency - CryptoCoinsNews

  25-08-2017 22:07 via cryptocoinsnews.com
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  Russia's First Deputy PM Supports a State Cryptocurrency
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  A major Russian politician has called for a Russian state cryptocurrency, revealing himself to be a supporter of the “crypto-ruble.”and more »
  
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• Power Ledger’s Token Pre-Sale Signals Appetite for its P2P Energy Platform

  25-08-2017 20:59
  While there is no minimum purchase for participation for the pre-sale, the company has applied a US$25K maximum spend.
  
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• Cryptocurrency mining may void warranty on Inno3D GPUs - PC Gamer

  25-08-2017 20:44 via pcgamer.com
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  Cryptocurrency mining may void warranty on Inno3D GPUs
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  At least one company is fighting back against the cryptocurrency craze that is depleting the market of graphics cards. Over at Reddit, a user brought to attention a warning sticker from Inno3D that tells miners it may opt not to honor its warranty if ...
  
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• Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Promises 'Daily' Updates During Relaunch Attempt

  25-08-2017 19:34
  BTC-e says it will publish more frequent updates about its recovery plans after August 31, according to a newly released statement.
  
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• Blockchain Tech Will Power Future Real Estate Market

  25-08-2017 19:28 via cointelegraph.com
  sponsoredRexMLS is creating a platform where buyers, sellers, and agents can complete real estate transactions without the traditional hassles.
  
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• Former Chairman of Federal Reserve to Speak at Blockchain Conference

  25-08-2017 18:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Former US Chairman of the Federal Reserve has been invited to be the keynote speaker at a Blockchain conference.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Weekend Strength?

  25-08-2017 18:41 via newsbtc.com
  So there we go then, another week complete in our bitcoin price trading efforts. In this morning’s analysis, we highlighted the fact that we would be on the lookout for a breakout and a subsequent run (ideally to the upside) as indicative of some strength being on the cards for the weekend. We also noted … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Weekend Strength?
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• Initial Coin Offering Firms Step Up Cryptocurrency Regulation Post-SEC Crackdown - TheStreet.com

  25-08-2017 18:33 via thestreet.com
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  Initial Coin Offering Firms Step Up Cryptocurrency Regulation Post-SEC Crackdown
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  Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved in to regulate the "Wild West" world of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), and since, there have been more open discussions and considerations regarding cryptocurrency regulation. In order to ...
  
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• Opinion: What Are ICOs Actually Worth?

  25-08-2017 18:17 via cointelegraph.com
  ICOs were driving me crazy. In fact, as I think about it, a lot of “altcoins” were driving me crazy, too. Why were they worth much of anything at all, much less billions of dollars?
  
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• Ethereum's 'Metropolis' Upgrade Could Still Be Months Away

  25-08-2017 18:15
  Ethereum's 'Metropolis' upgrade is still being developed, though the project's core developers have set a testing schedule for the fall.
  
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• China's New Fundraising Rules Could Lead to ICO Investigations

  25-08-2017 17:48
  The executive branch of China's government has released new rules on fundraising that could lead to closer oversight of initial coin offerings.
  
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• Bank Of America Files 9 Blockchain-Based Patent Applications

  25-08-2017 17:37 via cointelegraph.com
  The US Patent and Trademark Office has published in late August 2017 nine additional patent applications related to Blockchain technology that was filed by Bank of America.
  
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• Why Cryptocurrency Space Needs More Marketers - CoinTelegraph

  25-08-2017 17:28 via cointelegraph.com
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  Why Cryptocurrency Space Needs More Marketers
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  With a current market capitalization of over $150 bln and an increased coverage by mainstream media outlets, the cryptocurrency industry definitely has some honorable achievements. However, many people still see it as a somewhat shady market and often ...
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• Why Cryptocurrency Space Needs More Marketers

  25-08-2017 17:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Many people still see cryptocurrencies as a somewhat shady market and often associate cryptocurrencies to online drug dealing and other illegal activities.
  
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• How To Open Cryptocurrency Exchange: Practical Tips - CoinTelegraph

  25-08-2017 17:16 via cointelegraph.com
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  How To Open Cryptocurrency Exchange: Practical Tips
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  The cryptocurrencies boom forced analysts to talk about bubbles, and late "miners" to buy up video cards. Meanwhile, many people have already earned enough money on the trend: someone did it on the appreciating prices, and someone, as in case with ...
  
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• How To Open Cryptocurrency Exchange: Practical Tips

  25-08-2017 17:04 via cointelegraph.com
  The cryptocurrencies boom forces analysts to talk about bubbles, and late "miners" to buy up video cards.
  
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• Antpool, ASICBOOST Share Blame for Bitcoin Network Delays

  25-08-2017 16:51 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s slow transaction processing is a result of Antpool mining empty blocks, sources are suggesting.
  
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• Canada Looking To Classify Digital Currencies As Securities

  25-08-2017 16:46 via cointelegraph.com
  Canadian regulators are starting to identify digital currencies and upcoming ICOs more and more like securities
  
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• 3 tips for trading cryptocurrency - Technical.ly Philly

  25-08-2017 16:24 via technical.ly
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  Before you get in on the latest ICO, read this advice from entrepreneur (and altcoin miner) Jason Sherman. 3 tips for trading cryptocurrency. By Jason Sherman / contributor. RELATED ARTICLES. 1. The case for tech apprenticeships. 2. PNC is working with ...
  
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• Quantum Computing's Threat To Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Appears To Be A Long Way Off - Forbes

  25-08-2017 16:18 via forbes.com
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  Quantum Computing's Threat To Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Appears To Be A Long Way Off
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  Quantum computing could someday far surpass the processing power of today's classical computers. And that thought has some cryptographers worried. But Google's quantum computing expert John Martinis wants to put cryptographers' minds at ease about ...and more »
  
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• Maximum Impact Of Blockchain Will Be Felt In Africa, Not In The West: Opinion

  25-08-2017 16:09 via cointelegraph.com
  The maximum impact of Blockchain won't be felt in the West, but in Africa where it is most needed.
  
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• Estonia Proposes to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency - Hacked

  25-08-2017 16:00 via hacked.com
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  The Estonian government is well known as a world leader when it comes to public use of digital services. They launched the world's first e-residency program all the way back in 2014, and are now following up on that with proposing the world's first ...
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• Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Hosted in Amazon S3 Bucket - Threatpost

  25-08-2017 16:00 via threatpost.com
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  Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Hosted in Amazon S3 Bucket
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  As Bitcoin's price continues to soar beyond $4,000 USD per, cybercriminals are responding in kind by using techniques long reserved for adware, click-fraud and spying to now drop cryptocurrency miners onto compromised computers. The latest incident ...
  
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• Cryptocurrencies Are 90 Percent Speculative: Ethereum Cofounder

  25-08-2017 15:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptocurrencies are “90 percent speculative” according to Ethereum cofounder Joseph Lubin.
  
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• Vietnam Is Preparing to Legally Recognize Bitcoin in 2018

  25-08-2017 15:00
  Vietnam's prime minister has approved a plan that could see the country formally recognize bitcoin as a form of payment, reports say.
  
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• Vietnam Is Preparing to Legally Recognize Bitcoin

  25-08-2017 15:00
  Vietnam's prime minister has approved a plan that could see the country formally recognize bitcoin as a form of payment, reports say.
  
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• Decred Team Announces Future Cross-chain Atomic Swaps With Litecoin

  25-08-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  It is only a matter of time until we see the first cross-chain atomic swaps take place. By the look of things, these first trades may very well include Litecoin and Decred. It is evident the desired team is very excited to work together with Charlie Lee in this regard. Multi-chain atomic swaps will be … Continue reading Decred Team Announces Future Cross-chain Atomic Swaps With Litecoin
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• Insightful ICO? Telecom Giant Telenor Wants to Disrupt Media with Tokens

  25-08-2017 14:30
  Telecoms giant Telenor is working with its distribution partner, Hubii, to explore how ICOs could disrupt the media business model.
  
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• Ethereum-Based Invoice Finance Platform Hive Raises Over US$8 Million

  25-08-2017 14:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Hive Project, which intends to build the world’s first cryptocurrency-based invoice financing platform, has raised 2,087 BTC, or over US$8.9 million, from 2,234 investors through its initial coin offering (ICO). Invoice finance is a funding solution that releases the cash “locked up” in unpaid invoices to improve cash flow and increase the working capital […]
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• India Continues to Ponder Bitcoin Regulations as Cybercrime Soars

  25-08-2017 14:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Indian authorities consider a framework for digital currency regulations, the nation is witnessing a rise in the number of cyberattacks with extortionists demanding ransoms in bitcoin. In May, world organisations were targeted by a cyberattack known as WannaCry where hackers were demanding ransom payments in bitcoin. Of those companies faced with the virus were […]
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Closing Out The Week On A High

  25-08-2017 13:56 via newsbtc.com
  So we have come to the end of the week already and from a bitcoin price perspective, it’s been a pretty wild ride. What started off as a couple of days’ worth of flat action transformed into some real breakout volatility and we were able to jump on the bandwagon and ride out price for … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Closing Out The Week On A High
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• Tether Case, Explained

  25-08-2017 13:43 via cointelegraph.com
  Cointelegraph tried to shed some light on the Tether case grey area
  
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• Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes

  25-08-2017 13:30
  A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment theory supporting the cryptocurrency asset class.
  
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• Prover, the World’s First Video Verification Service on Blockchain Announces Initial Token Sale

  25-08-2017 13:14 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin Press Release: Prover, the innovative blockchain startup makes video contracts possible through its verification system, ICO starts from September 1, 2017.  August 22, 2017, [City], [Country] – The blockchain startup Prover implements blockchain technology to verify the authenticity of video. The platform allows users to quickly and easily check the video for reliability, making … Continue reading Prover, the World’s First Video Verification Service on Blockchain
  
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• Global cryptocurrency with local payment methods - NEWSBTC - newsBTC

  25-08-2017 13:07 via newsbtc.com
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  The ability to buy cryptocurrency will usually depend on the exchanges. People in far flung regions, or in highly regulated ones, face rules and regulations that ...and more »
  
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• Global cryptocurrency with local payment methods

  25-08-2017 13:02 via newsbtc.com
  The ability to buy cryptocurrency will usually depend on the exchanges. People in far flung regions, or in highly regulated ones, face rules and regulations that make buying digital currencies difficult. Additionally, buying cryptocurrency is far more like trading stocks and bonds than buying a commodity, another reason why it is less accessible to a … Continue reading Global cryptocurrency with local payment methods
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• Bitcoin ETF Has ‘New Hope’ of Success: Bloomberg Analyst

  25-08-2017 12:55 via cointelegraph.com
  A Bitcoin ETF could find it easier to hit the market thanks to two specific developments says a Bloomberg analyst.
  
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• Bitfinex Hidden Treasure? Why RRT Price Keeps Growing

  25-08-2017 12:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Today, Bitfinex has $25 mln net earnings each month and its main purpose is to arrive at $50 mln in the near future.
  
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• Bitcoin Prices Bounce Back Above $4,400

  25-08-2017 12:40
  Bitcoin prices have once more climbed past $4,400 following days of generally sideways movement below $4,200.
  
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• Burger King Now Has Its Own Cryptocurrency—the 'Whoppercoin'—in Russia - Fortune

  25-08-2017 12:31 via fortune.com
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  Burger King Now Has Its Own Cryptocurrency—the 'Whoppercoin'—in Russia
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  Burger King in Russia is getting in on the cryptocurrency game, and why not—digital currencies like bitcoin are the hot topic of the summer. According to New York Magazine (via local Russian news reports), the Russian subdivision of Burger King has ...
  
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• Rootstock Etherparty Deal Will ‘Accelerate Bitcoin Smart Contract Adoption’

  25-08-2017 12:10 via cointelegraph.com
  Etherparty and Rootstock are set to partner on compatible smart contract creation to increase Bitcoin’s profile in the space.
  
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• REX Loses $1.3m in Cryptocurrency ICO Funds due to Coding Error

  25-08-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Cryptocurrency ICOs continues to make headlines for all of the wrong reasons. A lot of projects suffer from hacks these days. However, in the case of REX, the issue was entirely their fault. The project lost $1.3m in Ethereum due to a coding issue. By providing a misquoted Javascript hex string, the money deposited by … Continue reading REX Loses $1.3m in Cryptocurrency ICO Funds due to Coding Error
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• Bitcoin's Lightning Network Moves Closer to Compatibility Standard

  25-08-2017 12:00
  Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.
  
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• Bitcoin's Lightning Network Moves Closer to Compatibility

  25-08-2017 12:00
  Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.
  
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• Bitcoin Nears All-Time High As $5,000 Target ‘Back in Play’

  25-08-2017 11:34 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin has appreciated to almost $4,400 as recent declines reverse and commentators become more bullish on $5,000.
  
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