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• Point-Of-Sale Services Moving Quickly to Make Cryptocurrency Mainstream

  31-08-2017 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  Since the introduction of Bitcoin, technologies and services have gradually improved the ease of acquisition and use of cryptocurrency. Currently, purchasing crypto has never been easier, and thousands of businesses accept it for payment. Moving cryptocurrency into the mainstream will require a continuation of this trend. A number of companies are quietly making crypto more user-friendly by developing point-of-sale systems (POS) that will make spending it as easy as using any other modern form o
  
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• Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $4,800 for the First Time

  31-08-2017 22:28
  The price of bitcoin has risen above $4,800 for the first time, market data reveals.
  
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• Weeks After Seizure, Troubled Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Is Back Online

  31-08-2017 22:01
  A new web portal for the troubled bitcoin exchange BTC-e has been launched, allowing users to access and check their balances.
  
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• F2Pool Reneges: Bitcoin Pool Pulls Segwit2x Support Over Hard Fork

  31-08-2017 21:15
  Controversial scaling proposal, Segwit2x has lost Chinese mining pool, F2Pool's support over its timeline for a 2MB hard fork.
  
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• Major Banks Join USC Project for Blockchain-based Cryptocurrency Banking - CoinTelegraph

  31-08-2017 19:40 via cointelegraph.com
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  Several major banks have joined a project called Utility Settlement Coin (USC) that is intended to facilitate the issuance by central banks around the world of currencies using Blockchain technology. The USC platform will also make it easier for ...
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• Dharma wants to let anyone borrow a small amount of ... - TechCrunch - TechCrunch

  31-08-2017 19:12 via techcrunch.com
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  dApps, or decentralized apps, are open-source applications built on top of a blockchain. But here's the thing - users usually can't interact with these dApps..and more »
  
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• Dharma wants to let anyone borrow a small amount of cryptocurrency - TechCrunch

  31-08-2017 19:12 via techcrunch.com
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  dApps, or decentralized apps, are open-source applications built on top of a blockchain. But here's the thing – users usually can't interact with these dApps unless they have tokens issued by these projects. For example, both Augur, a decentralized ...and more »
  
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• ICO Site Suspends Services Amid Reports of Regulator Scrutiny

  31-08-2017 19:00
  A website for funding initial coin offerings (ICOs) in China has suspended its services amid reports that regulators may impose new curbs.
  
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• Why The Cryptocurrency Market Has Reached A New Record High - Forbes

  31-08-2017 18:02 via forbes.com
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  What factors have caused the crypto market to experience such robust gains?and more »
  
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• No, Moscow Exchange Hasn't Launched Bitcoin or Crypto Trading – Yet

  31-08-2017 18:00
  One of Russia's largest exchanges hasn't launched support for crypto products, but representatives say it is considering the idea.
  
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• Moscow Exchange: No Plans to Launch Bitcoin Trading

  31-08-2017 18:00
  Despite reports, Moscow Exchange isn't launching bitcoin trading any time soon, according to a representative.
  
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• 'Misunderstanding': Vitalik Buterin to Create New Entity for Russian Bank Deal

  31-08-2017 17:30
  Russian bank Vnesheconombank is shedding light on its work with ethereum creator, Vitalik Buterin, and pledging to retract past statements.
  
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• Digital identification: pros and cons of deanonymization

  31-08-2017 17:20
  We live in a digital world, where digital identities are ubiquitous. Nowadays even national governments, like Estonia, India, Japan join the trend of digital identity verification.
  For instance, Estonian ID smart-card is issued since 2002 and serves as identification method which is recognized all over the European Union. Another example is Aadhaar, which is a 12 digit unique-identity number issued to all Indian residents based on their biometric and demographic data. However, earlier this
  
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• 'Game of Skill': US Markets Tech Provider Launches Bitcoin Betting Game

  31-08-2017 16:59
  With a shallow market for shorting bitcoin, a Chicago market data firm is bringing a new tool to U.S. retail investors.
  
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• How to Identify a Scam in the Crypto World

  31-08-2017 16:35 via newsbtc.com
  Scams are nothing new to this world, people who dream of making a quick bank by deceiving others has been going on for decades. Multi level Marketing schemes are a thing of past, ICO scams are where these guys are making their money these days. What is an ICO and how is it related to … Continue reading How to Identify a Scam in the Crypto World
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• BlockShow Asia by Cointelegraph: Revealing Blockchain Sensations

  31-08-2017 16:18 via newsbtc.com
  BlockShow Asia 2017 powered by Cointelegraph is one of the largest platforms showcasing Blockchain solutions, bringing the hottest startups, ICOs, and unconventional sensations. It aims to demonstrate multiple new solutions for implementation and enhancement of the Blockchain and is designed to provide an exclusive look into exciting projects and ICOs, an inspiration to get into … Continue reading BlockShow Asia by Cointelegraph: Revealing Blockchain Sensations
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Another Key Level Broken

  31-08-2017 16:17 via newsbtc.com
  Things are really starting to pick up now in the bitcoin price space. Action during the European session today has brought the bitcoin price to trade in excess of $4700 and the $5000 mark is looking like a near term reality. We have to keep in mind that we have seen some pretty serious corrections … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Another Key Level Broken
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• Creator of World's First Bitcoin Fuel Pump Plans Lightning Support

  31-08-2017 15:30
  The creator of the first ever commercial fuel pump to accept bitcoin has revealed a plan to add Lightning Network functionality to his design.
  
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• BitJob Announces Partnerships with Leading Academic Institutions

  31-08-2017 15:26 via newsbtc.com
  BitJob, the blockchain platform that aims to create a global marketplace for student employment, is off to a flying start in both its university partnerships and its token pre-sale. Crypto employment The project is designed to connect university students with employment opportunities within the digital currency sector, and will shortly be holding its crowd fund. … Continue reading BitJob Announces Partnerships with Leading Academic Institutions
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• AMD’s New Vega 56 GPU Sells out Quickly Thanks to Cryptocurrency Miners

  31-08-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Graphics cards are of great interest to cryptocurrency miners. Albeit they don’t use this hardware to mine Bitcoin, GPUs still have their place. Especially when it comes to mining some of the popular altcoins, there is no other option. Monero, Ethereum, and ZCash are just some of the currencies people mine with AMD GPUs these … Continue reading AMD’s New Vega 56 GPU Sells out Quickly Thanks to Cryptocurrency Miners
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• Aragon “Transparency Framework” Aims to Set Industry Standards for Crowdfunded Projects

  31-08-2017 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aragon, a platform built on Ethereum for creating and managing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), has unveiled its Transparency Framework which it aims to set as an industry standard. The startup hopes other crowdfunded blockchain projects will follow through and introduce measures to provide investors with greater transparency on how exactly their money are being used. […]
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• Cryptocurrency Debit Cards Bridging The Virtual And Real World - Nasdaq

  31-08-2017 14:39 via nasdaq.com
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  Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, have grown in popularity in terms of numbers, interest, investments, user base, trading volume, price and market capitalization. While these blockchain-backed currencies hold great promise in terms of revolutionizing ...
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• Bitcoin Price Sets New All-Time High as Crypto Market Tops $170 Billion

  31-08-2017 14:34
  Bitcoin prices are breaking above $4,700 again, just a day after the cryptocurrency's previous all-time high.
  
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• Bitcoin Retirement Fund Provider Adds Ripple in IRA Product Update

  31-08-2017 14:30
  BitcoinIRA, a company that allows users to create retirement funds based on cryptocurrencies, is adding new options to its portfolio.
  
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• Database Giant Oracle Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project

  31-08-2017 13:00
  Computer technology multinational Oracle has officially joined the Hyperledger project, the Linux Foundation-led blockchain development initiative.
  
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• ICO M&A? Token Exits Could Get Messy

  31-08-2017 12:00
  The ICO market is powering new forms of startups, but how would they handle mergers and acquisitions? It may not be so easy.
  
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• Bitcore Nodes Will Soon Officially Support all Bitcoin Blockchains

  31-08-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  With multiple Bitcoin blockchains in existence, software developers have some tough choices to make. Many implementations still only support the BTC chain, which is to be expected. A few other solutions have integrated support for Bitcoin Cash as well. If another fork were to occur, this situation needs to be revisited again. This is why … Continue reading Bitcore Nodes Will Soon Officially Support all Bitcoin Blockchains
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• EU Politician Pushes Parliament to Test Blockchain Identity for Refugees

  31-08-2017 11:00
  A blockchain task force within the European Parliament wants to explore how the technology could be used to provide digital identities to refugees.
  
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• Putin Advisor Announces New Blockchain Advocacy Group

  31-08-2017 10:00
  An advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a new association focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency, reports say.
  
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis August 31, 2017

  31-08-2017 08:04 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook Aug 31. DASH/USD DASH continues to go sideways in general, essentially making itself “dead money.” With this being the case, the market looks likely to use the $350 level as support as we continue to grind sideways but with a very slight upward tendency. With this, accumulation … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis August 31, 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis August 31, 2017

  31-08-2017 07:55 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook Aug 31. ETH/USD Ethereum had a volatile session during the day on Wednesday, but ultimately found plenty of buyers. The $365 level underneath has offered plenty of support, and it looks likely that the market continues to find buyers in that area, perhaps reaching towards the $400 … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis August 31, 2017
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis August 31, 2017

  31-08-2017 07:48 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook Aug 31. BTC/USD The Bitcoin markets were reasonably quiet during the session on Wednesday, as we find ourselves awaiting the jobs number. Ultimately, looks as if the Bitcoin markets are still very much in an uptrend, and the $4500 level has offered support. So, I am looking … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis August 31, 2017
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD To Extend Gains

  31-08-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price traded further higher and tested the $389-390 levels against the US Dollar. Yesterday’s highlighted a major bullish trend line with current support at $375 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX) is still intact. The pair might trade in a tiny range above $370 before making the next … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD To Extend Gains
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD To Break Higher

  31-08-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Points Bitcoin cash price managed to gain bids near $520 against the US Dollar and currently attempting a recovery. This week’s long followed descending channel pattern with current resistance near $580 on the hourly chart of BCH/USD (data feed from Kraken) is about to break. The price may soon break the $580-600 resistance and … Continue reading Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD To Break Higher
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 08/31/2017 – Aiming for $5000

  31-08-2017 05:06 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price could be aiming for the top of its ascending channel but a couple of technical indicators are hinting at a potential pullback.
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• Daily Roundup – August 30, 2017

  31-08-2017 01:49
  According to CoinDesk, the Ethereum Foundation has struck a deal with Russian state-owned development bank Vnesheconombank (VEB). The hope of the partnership is to development a community of Ethereum experts in Russia.
  According to CoinDesk, Israeli regulators are preparing to study initial coin offerings (ICOs) to see how they’re applicable to domestic securities laws.
  According to Forbes, Blockchain CEO Peter Smith has claimed that a top 30 government in the world will launch a digi
  
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• Blackmoon Crypto Demonstrates the Future of Tokenized Investing

  31-08-2017 01:33 via newsbtc.com
  Blackmoon Financial Group, an international FinTech, and investment management company, recently launched a new blockchain platform for tokenized investing. Blackmoon Crypto, as the platform is titled, proposes to create and maintain a viable system for tokenized funds within a legally complied environment. These funds, according to founders Oleg Seydak and Ilya Perekopsy, combine the best … Continue reading Blackmoon Crypto Demonstrates the Future of Tokenized Investing
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• Lunyr joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)

  31-08-2017 01:30 via newsbtc.com
  Lunyr has announced that it is now a proud member of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA). Lunyr is an Ethereum-based decentralized world knowledge base which rewards users with app tokens for peer-reviewing and contributing information. Lunyr’s long-term vision is to develop a knowledge base API that developers can use to create next generation decentralized applications … Continue reading Lunyr joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)
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• HSBC, Barclays Join Settlement Coin as Bank Blockchain Test Enters Final Phase

  31-08-2017 00:59
  Utility Settlement Coin is moving into its third phase – building a kind of blockchain-based fiat testnet – with six new partners.
  
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• Barclays, HSBC Join Settlement Coin as Bank Blockchain Test Enters New Phase

  31-08-2017 00:59
  Utility Settlement Coin is moving into its third phase – building a kind of blockchain-based fiat testnet – with six new partners.
  
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