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• Swiss Telecom Giant Launches New Blockchain Business

  20-09-2017 23:05
  A major state-owned telecommunications provider in Switzerland has created a new blockchain business.
  
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• Swiss Regulator, FINMA Cracks down on Scam “Not-So-Cryptocurrency”

  20-09-2017 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has recently taken action against the perpetrators of a crypto-scam. The firms in question were distributing a fake cryptocurrency and acting without proper licensing. A dozen other possible fraud cases are under scrutiny from the watchdog too. In a statement earlier today, FINMA announced that they have taken … Continue reading Swiss Regulator, FINMA Cracks down on Scam “Not-So-Cryptocurrency”
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• Coinbase adds customer support line after months of uproar from unhappy bitcoin customers - Business Insider

  20-09-2017 22:35 via businessinsider.com
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  Coinbase adds customer support line after months of uproar from unhappy bitcoin customers
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  ... - Coinbase announced a new customer support phone line to help users facing issues with the cryptocurrency platform. - The company promised to expand customer service operations as early as June, but has faced an onslaught of unhappy customers in ...and more »
  
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• Malaysian Authorities Address Cryptocurrency - ETHNews

  20-09-2017 21:10 via ethnews.com
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  This week, the governor of Malaysia's central bank signaled his intention to issue cryptocurrency guidance by the end of 2017. Earlier this month, Malaysia's securities commission cautioned investors about participation in token offerings (ICOs). By ...
  
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• CFTC Commissioner: Blockchain Will Bring 'Sea Change' to Financial Markets

  20-09-2017 20:30
  The CFTC has named one of its leaders as the new sponsor for its technical advisory committee – and he wants to see it work on blockchain issues.
  
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• Banks Are 'Afraid' of Bitcoin, Says Wealth Advisor

  20-09-2017 19:30
  This wealth advisor believes banks are afraid of bitcoin, according to a new interview.
  
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• Daily Roundup – September 19, 2017

  20-09-2017 18:55
  According to Bitcoin Magazine, uncertainty is rampant in the bitcoin world as China continues to clamp down on cryptocurrencies. At this point, it’s unclear what sort of regulatory action will take place in the near future.
  According to CNBC, analysts have claimed that China’s bitcoin clampdown is likely here to stay. The analysts believe recent actions are part of a longer-term effort by regulators to control bitcoin.
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• Japanese Billionaire: ICOs 'Democratize Venture Financing'

  20-09-2017 18:30
  Japanese billionaire Taizo Son believes ICOs will significantly impact how startups raise capital.
  
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• Ray Dalio Confirms Bitcoin is in a Bubble yet it may Become a Currency

  20-09-2017 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  A lot of self-professed financial experts do not like Bitcoin. That is not surprising, as promoting cryptocurrency would go against their own interests. Ray Dalio is the latest person to call cryptocurrency a “bubble”. Considering how he is the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, his words carry some weight. Thena gain, JP Morgan … Continue reading Ray Dalio Confirms Bitcoin is in a Bubble yet it may Become a Currency
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• Is bitcoin reaching critical mass?

  20-09-2017 17:52
  Global news on state regulation/adoption of bitcoin could be indicative of a near-future tipping point. From Russia to the United States to Japan, cryptocurrency adoption and regulatory infrastructure is growing faster than ever. Mainstream demographics are being exposed to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies more and more through familiar and “verified” sources. In this case “any news is good news”.
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• OmiseGo's ICO Token Is Tops in Market Cap, But Heavy On the Charts

  20-09-2017 17:35
  A notable ICO token appears to be weathering regulatory concerns, bouncing back this week on a relatively positive newsflow and new developments.
  
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• Australia's Securities Watchdog Might Run Its Own Blockchain Nodes

  20-09-2017 17:05
  Australia's securities markets regulator is weighing the use of blockchain as part of broader data strategy.
  
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• Decred Adds Atomic Swap Support for Exchange-Free Cryptocurrency Trading - Bitcoin Magazine

  20-09-2017 16:40 via bitcoinmagazine.com
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  Decred Adds Atomic Swap Support for Exchange-Free Cryptocurrency Trading
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  Decred is announcing support for on-chain atomic swaps, which will allow cryptocurrency holders to trade directly, without having to rely on external exchanges. The cryptocurrencies initially supported are Decred (DCR), Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC).and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What We’re Looking At Tonight

  20-09-2017 16:22 via newsbtc.com
  Wednesday has been a bit of a strange day in the bitcoin space so far. We are about to call time on the European session and the bitcoin price has spent the last hour or so in a phase of what looks like steady appreciation. This run, however, comes on the back of what was … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What We’re Looking At Tonight
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• Mine more cryptocurrency with this new Asus motherboard - CNET

  20-09-2017 16:02 via cnet.com
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  Mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency requires powerful computers with powerful graphics hardware. At a certain point, it's literally about getting more back than it costs you in electricity and other expenses to run a mining machine. PC maker Asus ...and more »
  
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• China's IT Ministry Backs New Blockchain Research Lab

  20-09-2017 16:00
  A Chinese government ministry has launched a new blockchain research lab in order to support the development of blockchain technology in China.
  
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• Tokens for Climate Change? How We Can Rise Above ICO Mania

  20-09-2017 15:00
  Tokens for climate change? While you might scoff at the idea, CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey argues it's a question worth taking seriously.
  
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• China’s Bitcoin Crackdown Will not Affect Mining Operation, John McAfee Claims

  20-09-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  The current Bitcoin situation in China remains rather vague for now. We know all major exchanges will halt CNY trading at the end of October. It also appears OTC and P2P trading service providers may be affected. One particular industry related to Bitcoin will not see major changes, though. According to John McAfee, mining Bitcoin … Continue reading China’s Bitcoin Crackdown Will not Affect Mining Operation, John McAfee Claims
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• Raiden Release: Simpler Micropayments Go Live on Ethereum's Testnet

  20-09-2017 13:45
  The developers behind Raiden Network have launched an early, simplified version of the scaling solution on the ethereum test network.
  
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• Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme - CoinDesk

  20-09-2017 13:15 via coindesk.com
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  Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme
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  Switzerland's financial markets regulator has ordered the closure of three companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) announced on September 19 that it had shut down the Quid Pro Quo ...
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• Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency ... - CoinDesk

  20-09-2017 13:15 via coindesk.com
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  Swiss financial watchdog FINMA announced that it shut down three organizations on charges of selling fake cryptocurrencies to investors.
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• Revolutionary Blockchain-based Digital Advertising Ecosystem Papyrus to Launch Token Generation Event on 12 October 2017

  20-09-2017 13:14 via newsbtc.com
  Papyrus, the world’s first fully comprehensive and scalable decentralized ecosystem for advertisers, publishers, developers and users built on top of Ethereum blockchain and smart contracts, today announced its token generation event scheduled for 12th of October 2017. The project was first conceptualized in January 2017 and has been funded to date by $1 million from … Continue reading Revolutionary Blockchain-based Digital Advertising Ecosystem Papyrus to Launch Token Generation Ev
  
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• Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme

  20-09-2017 13:00
  Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.
  
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• Blockchain Cruise Asia Set to Become the Major Asian Blockchain Conference in 2018

  20-09-2017 12:16 via newsbtc.com
  Famed cryptocurrency services provider CoinsBank has plans for a new gathering of Blockchain technology enthusiasts on the horizon. After achieving success for two straight years with Blockchain Cruise, which sailed over the Caribbean, the organizers including CoinsBank has now opted to target the Asian market with a major blockchain conference that’s scheduled for early next … Continue reading Blockchain Cruise Asia Set to Become the Major Asian Blockchain Conference in 2018
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• Optimizing SegWit: How Bitcoin's New Software Is Giving Scaling a Boost

  20-09-2017 12:00
  Bitcoin Core's latest software includes optimizations designed to boost SegWit, a scaling upgrade that's still slowly rolling out across the network.
  
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• North Korea reportedly starts mining bitcoin, and targets digital currency exchanges

  20-09-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  When it comes to talking about North Korea and digital currencies, most of the times, there isn’t much to say. Considering that a high percentage of the population does not have access to the World Wide Web, it is therefore unlikely for them to own any Bitcoin. However, recent reports indicate that the regime is swiftly switching its attention to the Bitcoin market after news of North Korea mining the currency and attacking various bitcoin exchanges has surfaced.
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• More Crypto-Criticism, This Time from Dogecoin’s Creator.

  20-09-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  The latest in the slew of crypto critics is Jackson Palmer, the creator of Dogecoin. Palmer claims that thanks to the proliferation of scam ICOs, a similar fate might be lurking in wait for the rest of crypto as that which caused him to leave his pet-project in 2015. For those who don’t know what … Continue reading More Crypto-Criticism, This Time from Dogecoin’s Creator.
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• Bitso Opens Bitcoin Donation Support for Mexico City Earthquake Relief

  20-09-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Whenever a natural disaster takes place, there is a dire need for relief efforts. Although not everyone can send goods over to affected countries, financial support will do the job as well. Rather than donating to organizations who can’t properly allocate funds, using Bitcoin makes a lot more sense. Mexican exchange Bitso has opened up … Continue reading Bitso Opens Bitcoin Donation Support for Mexico City Earthquake Relief
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• Malaysia's Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules - CoinDesk

  20-09-2017 11:04 via coindesk.com
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  Malaysia's Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules
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  Malaysia's central bank is reportedly planning to draft cryptocurrency regulations by the end of this year. Muhammad bin Ibrahim, governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), told reporters at a symposium on September 19 that the institution wants to ...
  Cryptocurrency guidelines will be out by the end of the year, says Malaysia's central bankSouth China Morning Post
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• Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Attacks Are a Threat - Investopedia

  20-09-2017 10:51 via investopedia.com
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  With the advent of cryptocurrency mining as a means of income, it was only a matter of time before hackers and malicious entities attempted to exploit the system. According to a report by Coin Desk, Kaspersky Lab has recently issued documentation ...
  
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• Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD To Retest $11?

  20-09-2017 10:48 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ethereum classic price struggled to settle above the $13.00 level against the US Dollar, and is moving lower. There is a declining contracting triangle pattern with resistance at $11.50 forming on the hourly chart of ETC/USD (Data feed via Kraken). The pair might decline further and could even test the $11.00 support in … Continue reading Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD To Retest $11?
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• “Bitcoin is a Bubble” Says Hedge Fund Mogul Ray Dalio

  20-09-2017 10:41
  The founder of Bridgewater explains what holds Bitcoin back. "It's a shame, it could be a currency."
  
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• VibeHub VR/AR application ICO approaching end

  20-09-2017 10:24 via newsbtc.com
  VibeHub is a Virtual and Augmented reality application for the use of music, education, gaming and dating. The VibeHub team will use holoportation technology to holoport mainstream artists and educators in real time in a Virtual Reality setting. This revolutionary technology is going to change the way artists and educators monetize content on the internet … Continue reading VibeHub VR/AR application ICO approaching end
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• London to host the largest conference – ICO Event London 2017

  20-09-2017 10:06 via newsbtc.com
  In October, London will host the major conference, ICO Event London 2017, dedicated to a popular investment generation tool called Initial Coin Offering. The event will involve blockchain and cryptocurrency experts, venture investors, lawyers and startup founders, raising a great startup capital due to the ICO. ICO Event London 2017 is one of the first … Continue reading London to host the largest conference – ICO Event London 2017
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• GoldMint, Provider of Gold-Backed Cryptoassets, Launches ICO today!

  20-09-2017 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  Today, on the 20th of September, GoldMint is launching its ICO. The GoldMint ICO will mark the birth of a new means of exchange for physical gold, with transactions leveraged over the blockchain based platform. This platform will utilize the private and individual gold trading market and potentially the management of larger physical stocks such … Continue reading GoldMint, Provider of Gold-Backed Cryptoassets, Launches ICO today!
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• Bitcoin's Parimutuel Problem (Or Why Shorting Doesn't Pay Today)

  20-09-2017 10:00
  Parimutuel betting pools in the cryptocurrency grant traders short exposure, but there are plenty of limitations to this new type of exchange.
  
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• NEULAUT PROJECT SETS TO REDEFINE LOGISTICS BUSINESS USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

  20-09-2017 09:57 via newsbtc.com
  WHAT IS NEULAUT LOGISTICS PLATFORM? Neulaut is a logistics platform, providing seamless end-to-end supply chain for goods and service using blockchain technology. The Neulaut token, NUA which is a negotiable digital asset, shall enable users of the platform to pay for freight and other related  services and to monitor goods as they progress along the … Continue reading NEULAUT PROJECT SETS TO REDEFINE LOGISTICS BUSINESS USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
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• Billionaire CEO Taizo Son predicts that ICOs will come to dominate fundraising - CNBC

  20-09-2017 08:48 via cnbc.com
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  Billionaire CEO Taizo Son predicts that ICOs will come to dominate fundraising
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  Regulators are scrutinizing the new red-hot fundraising trend in which start-ups and blockchain companies bring in millions of dollars by issuing virtual tokens to investors in exchange for money. But one Japanese billionaire investor thinks that, with ...
  
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• DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis September 20 2017

  20-09-2017 08:24 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 20. DASH/USD DASH fell initially during the session on Tuesday but found support near the $320 level. We bounce from there broke above the $330 level, but I see a significant amount of resistance between here and the $350 level. Because of this, I would be hesitant … Continue reading DASH/USD and LTC/USD Technical Analysis September 20 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis September 20 2017

  20-09-2017 08:12 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 20. ETH/USD Ethereum fell initially during the day on Tuesday, but found the $280 level be supportive enough to turn things around and bounce. I believe that if we can break above the $300 level, the market should continue to go much higher. At that point, I … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis September 20 2017
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis September 20 2017

  20-09-2017 08:07 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 20. BTC/USD Bitcoin dipped at the beginning of the session on Tuesday, but seems to be finding support near the $3900 level. As I write this, consolidation between the $3900 and $4100 level looks likely, with a break above the $4100 level being the sign that buyers … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis September 20 2017
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Broke Key Support?

  20-09-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price was not able to move above the $298 level against the US Dollar and traded lower. Yesterday’s highlighted contracting triangle pattern with support at $282 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX) was breached. If the recent downside break is real, the price might trade towards the $268-270 … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Broke Key Support?
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• Ripple Price Technical Analysis – XRP/USD Needs To Retake $0.2000

  20-09-2017 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ripple price is struggling to move above the $0.1950 resistance against the US Dollar. There is a major connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1950 on the hourly chart of XRP/USD (data source from Kraken). The price has to move above the $0.1950 and $0.2000 resistance levels to gain momentum. Ripple … Continue reading Ripple Price Technical Analysis – XRP/USD Needs To Retake $0.2000
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Spikes Above $500

  20-09-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Points Bitcoin cash price surged higher and managed to break the $500 resistance against the US Dollar. There are two bullish trend lines formed with support near $490 and $470 on the hourly chart of BCH/USD (data feed from Kraken). The price might correct a few points from the current levels, but remains supported … Continue reading Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Spikes Above $500
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• September Update — The Bittrex snapshot, off-exchange swap site, September burn & new Darcrus…

  20-09-2017 03:59
  September Update — The Bittrex snapshot, off-exchange swap site, September burn & new Darcrus websiteHello lovers of Darcrus, Mercury and Sigwo Technologies! First of all we want to thank you all for your continued support and confidence in us as we work hard to bring the best we have to offer. In the past few weeks we’ve doubled down and put things into high gear. In the last week alone we’ve seen our Slack membership grow to over 1000 members and over 600
  
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• NewsBTC in Conversation with Marina Titova, Doc.ai VP Business Development

  20-09-2017 03:39 via newsbtc.com
  NewsBTC recently got in touch with Marina Titova, Business Developer and ICO project lead of Doc.ai, a decentralized conversational AI for quantified biology. The purpose was to discuss their startup in detail and to know more about their upcoming token sale round. As the conversation began, Titova provided greater insights into their blockchain-based healthcare platform. … Continue reading NewsBTC in Conversation with Marina Titova, Doc.ai VP Business Development
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 09/20/2017 – Still Holding on to $4000

  20-09-2017 03:38 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price is having a tough time busting through the $4000 barrier but sellers have yet to pile on their positions.
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• CoinDash ICO Hacker Returns 10,000 Ether following Investigation Rumors

  20-09-2017 03:04 via newsbtc.com
  A black-hat hacker who was able to steal $10 million worth of Ether tokens after compromising an Initial Coin Offering round has returned some part of the funds. CoinDash, the startup behind the exploited ICO, updated on its blog that it has received a total of 10,000 ETH from the hacker’s wallet address. This is … Continue reading CoinDash ICO Hacker Returns 10,000 Ether following Investigation Rumors
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• Cryptocurrency Bounces Back As Trader Sentiment Improves - Forbes

  20-09-2017 02:52 via forbes.com
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  I cover securities markets, namely stocks and cryptocurrencies. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Digital currencies have surged lately, as trader sentiment recovers. Shutterstock. Cryptocurrencies have enjoyed a nice recovery ...
  
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• Binance Emerges as a Strong Force amidst Chinese Cryptocurrency Trading Ban

  20-09-2017 02:37 via newsbtc.com
  The cryptocurrency market has been a bit gloomy in the recent days. The value of almost all cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin witnessed a huge slump by the end of last week following the new developments in China. The fiasco started after the government decided to put a stop to the rising number of ICOs, which soon … Continue reading Binance Emerges as a Strong Force amidst Chinese Cryptocurrency Trading Ban
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