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• MIT And BU Researchers Uncover Critical Security Flaw In $2B ... - Forbes

  07-09-2017 23:48 via forbes.com
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  IOTA, a $2 billion cryptocurrency that supports Internet of things (IoT) transactions, was shown to have “serious weaknesses,” according to a report recently ...and more »
  
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• MIT And BU Researchers Uncover Critical Security Flaw In $2B Cryptocurrency IOTA - Forbes

  07-09-2017 23:48 via forbes.com
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  MIT And BU Researchers Uncover Critical Security Flaw In $2B Cryptocurrency IOTA
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  IOTA, a $2 billion cryptocurrency that supports Internet of things (IoT) transactions, was shown to have “serious weaknesses” according to a report recently released by researchers at MIT and Boston University. (In a previous headline, I referred to ...and more »
  
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• US Federal Reserve Hints at DLT Integration in New Report

  07-09-2017 23:45
  The US Federal Reserve hinted in a report this week that it might look to integrate distributed ledger tech in the future.
  
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• Lawmakers Of The Congressional Blockchain Caucus Introduce The Cryptocurrency Tax Fairness Act Of 2017 - ETHNews

  07-09-2017 22:53 via ethnews.com
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  Lawmakers Of The Congressional Blockchain Caucus Introduce The Cryptocurrency Tax Fairness Act Of 2017
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  In an effort to promote consumer spending, lawmakers have drafted legislation that would make purchases of less than $600 made with cryptocurrency exempt from income taxation. By Jeremy Nation. September 7, 2017 ETHNews.com. 0. Lawmakers ...
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• Wallet Provider Blockchain Partners With Indian Bitcoin Exchange

  07-09-2017 22:50
  Blockchain, the provider of the world's most popular bitcoin wallet, has partnered with Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin.
  
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• IMMLA Upgrade Multimodal Transportation Industry with Blockchain

  07-09-2017 22:38 via newsbtc.com
  The gospel of blockchain is spreading across all the mainstream industries. While new and emerging startups are building new applications on the top of decentralized ledger technology, the established lot has already decided to spend millions of dollars in researching and developing it in line with their enterprises’ goals. In the middle of the blockchain-mania … Continue reading IMMLA Upgrade Multimodal Transportation Industry with Blockchain
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• How Blockchain Technology Is Helping To Fight Food Fraud

  07-09-2017 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), every year one in 10 people worldwide falls ill from eating contaminated food and 420,000 die as a result. Scandals affecting the food chain are far reaching, ranging from the 2013 horsemeat scandal in Europe to China’s 2008 toxic mixture of milk and infant formula mixed with melamine, […]
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• $257 Million: Filecoin Breaks All-Time Record for ICO Funding

  07-09-2017 21:45
  Filecoin's initial coin offering has ended, raising more than $257 million over a weeks-long token sale.
  
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• Why It's So Easy to Hack Cryptocurrency Startup Fundraisers - WIRED

  07-09-2017 21:12 via wired.com
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  This summer was punctuated by scams and hacks of "initial coin offerings," startup fundraisers that issue coins, tokens, or cryptocurrency to anyone who wants to invest in fledgling blockchain-related companies. In mid-July, a startup called CoinDash ...
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• Panama’s Blockchain-Based Prime-Ex Perpetual Announces Pre-ICO Sale Round

  07-09-2017 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Prime-Ex Perpetual project recently announced the launch of its upcoming crowdfunding round. The pre-ICO will begin September 18, 2017, at 17:00 GMT, providing first participants the chance to receive bonus PEX Tokens. The project has garnered massive response soon after the release of their whitepaper.  The company received 10,000 Facebook likes in the first … Continue reading Panama’s Blockchain-Based Prime-Ex Perpetual Announces Pre-ICO Sale Round
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• NewsBTC Interviews ZebPay Co-founder Sandeep Goenka

  07-09-2017 20:34 via newsbtc.com
  NewsBTC recently had a chance to sit down with ZebPay’s Sandeep Goenka. With a major blockchain conference taking place in Mumbai, it was a good time to meet up. India is quite an intriguing region when it comes to Bitcoin, as there is a strong focus on digital payment solutions already. NewsBTC’s Editor-in-Chief Gautham Narasimhamurthy … Continue reading NewsBTC Interviews ZebPay Co-founder Sandeep Goenka
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• Etherparty to Disrupt Smart Contracts Management, Announces Crowdsale

  07-09-2017 20:29 via newsbtc.com
  Etherparty is a new fintech-related startup that will soon launch its ICO (Initial Coin Offering). It aims at managing smart contracts in an easier and better way even in the case of a user without any knowledge of computer programming. Etherparty Overview Etherparty is a contract wizard that removes the complexity of creating and executing smart … Continue reading Etherparty to Disrupt Smart Contracts Management, Announces Crowdsale
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• US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

  07-09-2017 20:00
  A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.
  
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• DOC.AI ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INITIAL SALE OF “SAFT” SECURITIES, PANTERA CAPITAL LED THE ROUND

  07-09-2017 19:16 via newsbtc.com
  Palo Alto, CA – September 7, 2017 – doc.ai, an advanced natural language processing technology platform for quantified biology, today announced the successful completion of its initial sale of Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (“SAFTs”). A total of ten purchasers acquired SAFTs, consisting of institutional and other accredited investors, for an aggregate purchase amount of … Continue reading DOC.AI ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INITIAL SALE OF “SAFT&rd
  
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• Opinion: That Floyd Mayweather-backed cryptocurrency is another sign of a bursting bubble - MarketWatch

  07-09-2017 19:07 via marketwatch.com
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  Opinion: That Floyd Mayweather-backed cryptocurrency is another sign of a bursting bubble
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  If even Floyd Mayweather can't turn a cryptocurrency launch into a knockout, is the party coming to an end? The “initial currency offering” from Hubii, an online publishing venture, has fallen far short of its ambitions, despite a high-profile ...
  
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• Cambridge Blockchain Joins Government-Backed DLT Group in Luxembourg

  07-09-2017 19:00
  Massachuetts-based digital identity startup Cambridge Blockchain is opening a new office in Paris.
  
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• Daily Roundup – September 6, 2017

  07-09-2017 18:28
  According to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency exchanges in China have delisted some tokens due to the recent ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the country.
  According to The New York Times, an SEC chief has commented on the topic of ICOs. During a recent event, the SEC chief noted that there are “roaches” trying to scam money out of investors.
  According to Bitcoin Magazine, GreenAddress is the first mobile bitcoin wallet to enable SegWit transactions. The users of this wallet will be ab
  
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• UK FCA May Weigh Regulation of Cryptocurrency ICOs

  07-09-2017 17:52
  The FCA is particularly concerned that initial coin offerings have various parallels with Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
  
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• No Man's Land? Ether Prices Approach $350 But Struggle to Build Momentum

  07-09-2017 17:45
  The price of ether is seeking direction, but where are they headed from here? A look at the charts may leave more questions than answers.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; On The Road To Recovery?

  07-09-2017 17:09 via newsbtc.com
  So that’s another day complete in our bitcoin price trading efforts and – once again – we’ve had a pretty wild ride. We noted in this morning’s coverage that action overnight moved pretty fast and that this meant we didn’t really have time to wait around before jumping into the markets. Now we have a … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; On The Road To Recovery?
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• eToro takes cryptocurrencies mainstream by adding five cryptos to platform

  07-09-2017 16:51 via newsbtc.com
  London, 7th September 2017 – eToro, the leading global trading and investing platform, is to make five cryptocurrencies available to own directly via its platform, as it seeks to simplify the process of buying cryptos, and help bring the technology into the mainstream. Joining over 1,200 instruments, including Apple, Microsoft, SNAP and Facebook on the … Continue reading eToro takes cryptocurrencies mainstream by adding five cryptos to platform
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• Ethereum Startup ConsenSys Launches $50 Million Blockchain Fund

  07-09-2017 16:45
  ConsenSys, the ethereum-based blockchain development firm, has announced a $50 million venture capital fund for startups working with the technology.
  
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• Sensay, Groundbreaking AI and Chatbot Company Launches Token Sale

  07-09-2017 16:11 via newsbtc.com
  Sensay, a Los Angeles-based tech company that specializes in AI, chatbots and conversation analysis has launched a sale of its new Ethereum-based application token, SENSE with a presale date scheduled on September 9, 2017, and a sale date scheduled for September 27, 2017. SENSE tokens will enable users to earn rewards for the contributions they … Continue reading Sensay, Groundbreaking AI and Chatbot Company Launches Token Sale
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• Bitcoin Breakout? Price Action Analysis Hints at Possible Pullback

  07-09-2017 15:20
  Though the price of bitcoin may appear to be heading back toward all-time highs – technical indicators suggest appearances may be deceiving.
  
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• China’s ICO Ban Forces BitBays to Suspend Operations of Bi Bei Wang Asset Exchange

  07-09-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  It was to be expected! Few big changes following China’s ICO ban. Although the main focus is on initial coin offerings, exchanges also feel the heat. BitBays, a British-registered company, is shutting down their Bi Bei Wang digital sets exchange in the country. This is only one of the first victims of this new regulation, … Continue reading China’s ICO Ban Forces BitBays to Suspend Operations of Bi Bei Wang Asset Exchange
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• Accountancy Platform Xero Adds Veem's Bitcoin-Powered Payments

  07-09-2017 15:00
  Users of cloud-based accountancy platform Xero can now send payments via the blockchain, thanks to an integration with Veem.
  
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• Malaysian Regulator Outlines ICO Risks to Investors

  07-09-2017 14:32
  Malaysian regulator takes steps to inform public about ICOs given the potential for abuse and fraud.
  
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• Blockchain Adria – the Biggest Blockchain Conference in SE Europe

  07-09-2017 14:30 via newsbtc.com
  The biggest blockchain conference in SEE will be held on October 14, 2017, in Hotel Lone, Rovinj, Croatia. The attendees will be introduced to different aspects of blockchain, focusing especially on the possibilities of developing a startup on this technology. The blockchain is an increasingly popular technology on which cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum … Continue reading Blockchain Adria – the Biggest Blockchain Conference in SE Europe
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• Japan’s GMO Expands Cryptocurrency Business with Bitcoin Mining

  07-09-2017 14:26
  GMO will operate a Bitcoin mining center in Northern Europe utilizing 7nm chips.
  
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• Art Value Fork 2017

  07-09-2017 14:05 via newsbtc.com
  Or how blasphemously Bitcoin is like Contemporary Art? “Beginning of a New Era” from the Veena Malik project Do you remember the first time your eyes opened to the real value of Bitcoin and the self-evident evolution of the mainstream money system? Remember how you wanted to tell everyone about it and how it was … Continue reading Art Value Fork 2017
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• RightMesh Releases White Paper Outlining First Truly Decentralized Internet Sharing Network

  07-09-2017 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  RightMesh introduces a mesh networking platform and protocol, enhanced by blockchain, to create an Internet sharing network and increase global Internet connectivity VANCOUVER, CANADA, September 7, 2017  — RightMesh introduces a truly decentralized, peer-to-peer network and platform for sharing Internet capacity, aimed at increasing global connectivity. Details of the platform are given in its white … Continue reading RightMesh Releases White Paper Outlining First Truly Decentr
  
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• Reg D on the Rise? Investor-Grade ICO Products Are Coming – and Soon

  07-09-2017 14:00
  Is the market for ICOs maturing? Protos' recent announcement of a security token shows an institutional investor market ready to play by the books.
  
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• Crypto Valley Association Announces ICO Code of Conduct

  07-09-2017 13:33
  The association also comes out in support for careful ICO regulation in the crypto-hub of Switzerland.
  
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• Moscow’s crypto-conundrum

  07-09-2017 13:27
  Russia has taken some conflicting stances in its adoption of cryptocurrencies. As Russian interest in cryptocurrencies spikes, the government is scrambling to figure out how to deal with it.
  Since 2014, the Russian government has gone back and forth in its ideas on how it will regulate cryptocurrencies, even proposing an outright ban on cryptos. Almost immediately followed by a change of heart. It is clear that Russia is determined to jump ahead of the pack in supportive regulation, but simply c
  
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• SPARKLE COIN, INC. LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION CRYPTOCURRENCY - newsBTC

  07-09-2017 13:07 via newsbtc.com
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  CHICAGO, Ill. — September 6, 2017 – Sparkle Coin, Inc. today introduced its eponymous cryptocurrency, the first of its kind backed by diamonds, as the initial step toward the company's goal of creating more efficient global economic growth to promote ...
  
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• Ukraine's Government Plans to Auction Seized Assets On a Blockchain

  07-09-2017 13:00
  Ukraine's justice ministry has begun testing the use of a blockchain to digitally auction seized assets, according to a report.
  
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• SPARKLE COIN, INC. LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION CRYPTOCURRENCY

  07-09-2017 12:52 via newsbtc.com
  CHICAGO, Ill. — September 6, 2017 – Sparkle Coin, Inc. today introduced its eponymous cryptocurrency, the first of its kind backed by diamonds, as the initial step toward the company’s goal of creating more efficient global economic growth to promote societal advancement by developing a platform that brings cryptocurrencies into the mainstream business and consumer markets. … Continue reading SPARKLE COIN, INC. LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION CRYPTOCURRENCY
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• Bitcoin Cash Integrated into Roger Ver’s Bitcoin.com Wallet

  07-09-2017 12:02
  Bitcoin Jesus hasn't been singing from the same hymn sheet as the Bitcoin hardliners for a while now.
  
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• Putin-Backed Political Group Advances 'Green' Cryptocurrency Concept - CoinDesk

  07-09-2017 12:01 via coindesk.com
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  Members of a Russian political organization formed by President Vladimir Putin have announced plans to advocate for an eco-friendly cryptocurrency. The All-Russia People's Front, known as ONF and formed in 2011, recently organized a conference focused ...
  
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• Trading Speculation: KMD, PPC and STRAT

  07-09-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  The month of September started with some new all-time highs and strong market confidence. The total market cap surpassed $175 billion dollars as Bitcoin approached $5k USD / BTC. Litecoin also climbed to almost $100 and Monero traded above $150 from $50 a few weeks prior. The all-time high rally was cut short after an announcement from the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) declaring ICOs illegal as a means of currency exchange. Market confidence remains optimistic with strong support above $4k
  
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• Putin-Backed Political Group Advances 'Green' Cryptocurrency Concept

  07-09-2017 12:00
  A Russian political group formed by President Vladimir Putin is planning to advance a green-friendly cryptocurrency concept.
  
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• Israel's Largest Bank Begins Blockchain Trial With Microsoft

  07-09-2017 11:00
  Israel's largest bank is working with software giant Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based platform for creating digital bank guarantees.
  
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• Ripple Opens New Office in India; Eyes Multibillion-Dollar Remittance Market

  07-09-2017 10:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ripple has opened a new office in Mumbai, India as the company looks to build its presence in the world’s largest recipient country of remittances. Navin Gupta, who worked for two decades in transaction banking, product management and global strategy roles at HSBC and Citibank, has been appointed country manager got Ripple India. “India is […]
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• Seeing Ghosts: Vitalik Is Finally Formalizing Ethereum's Casper Upgrade

  07-09-2017 10:00
  Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has finally begun formalizing his vision for proof-of-stake in a series of long-awaited white papers.
  
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• How to Find Your Next Cryptocurrency Investment - Investopedia

  07-09-2017 09:54 via investopedia.com
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  The advent of Bitcoin and its stellar rise over the last few years has investors pouring their money into cryptocurrencies by the millions. In what can only be described as the biggest investment opportunity since the dot com boom, cryptocurrencies and ...
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• Why Bitcoin Price Will Continue to Increase to $10,000 Despite Recent Correction

  07-09-2017 09:20 via newsbtc.com
  In late August, prior to the price correction of bitcoin caused by the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank’s ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), many financial analysts including Max Keiser increased their interim price target from $5,000 to $10,000. At the time, the majority of users, traders and investors still remained skeptical … Continue reading Why Bitcoin Price Will Continue to Increase to $10,000 Despite Recent Correction
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis September 7 2017

  07-09-2017 08:54 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 7. DASH/USD DASH rose during the trading session on Wednesday, reaching as high as $370 a couple of times. However, we cannot sustain gains for any real length of time, so I think that we may be looking at a market that’s getting ready to roll over … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis September 7 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis September 7 2017

  07-09-2017 08:47 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 7. ETH/USD Ethereum initially dipped during the day on Wednesday, but found enough support at $320 to turn around and rally again. However, we are in an area that has previously been supportive, so it should now be resistive. With this in mind, I am not a … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis September 7 2017
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis September 7 2017

  07-09-2017 08:40 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 7. BTC/USD Bitcoin initially fell against the US dollar on Wednesday, but found support near the $4350 level. By doing so, we bounced towards the $4600 level, and a clearance above there should send this market higher again. I don’t have any interest in shorting, at least … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis September 7 2017
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• First Internet Bandwidth Marketplace powered by P2P VPN Network on Blockchain

  07-09-2017 08:10 via newsbtc.com
  Privatix wants you to share your broadband connection and pay you in crypto The VPN provider Privatix wants to make the biggest bandwidth marketplace, using peer-to-peer VPN networks, on Blockchain. It aims to do this by using people’s bandwidth when it’s not being used. So that, when Internet connections are not being used, either by … Continue reading First Internet Bandwidth Marketplace powered by P2P VPN Network on Blockchain
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