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• UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

  27-09-2017 23:26 via newsbtc.com
  Coinsilium, the blockchain venture builder and investor that finances and manages the development of early-stage blockchain technology companies, is pleased to announce its unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017. Financial Summary Total Comprehensive Income* of £290,210 (H1 2016: loss of £258,533) Loss for the period from continuing operations … Continue reading UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX M
  
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• Ether Prices Climb Above $300 to Break Two-Week Lull

  27-09-2017 23:10
  Ether prices have climbed back above the $300 level for the first time in more than two weeks. 
  
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• Staking Sidechains? New Paper Proposes Twist on Bitcoin Tech

  27-09-2017 22:10
  A new proposal considers how bitcoin sidechains might be secured using a system similar to those being discussed in experimental proof-of-stake models.
  
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• Kik Raised Nearly $100 Million by Selling Its Own Cryptocurrency - Inc. - Inc.com

  27-09-2017 21:45
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  Kik Raised Nearly $100 Million by Selling Its Own Cryptocurrency - Inc.
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  The popular app for teens created its own cryptocurrency to use within the app, raising money from 10000 people.and more »
  
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• Macau Bans Banks From Providing Financial Services to ... - Bitcoin News (press release)

  27-09-2017 21:37
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  Macau's financial regulatory, the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM), has issued a statement prohibiting the territory's financial institutions from providing ...and more »
  
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• Scottish Distillery Uses Blockchain Technology to Fight Counterfeit Whisky

  27-09-2017 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are many things that make Scotland the great country that it is, and part of its identity is its Scotch whisky. In its early rebel root days, illegal whisky distillers evaded the long arm of the English taxman. Since then it has become a global enterprise worth billions of pounds. In 2016, food and […]
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• Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Sets Deadline for Yuan Withdrawals

  27-09-2017 21:05
  China's oldest bitcoin exchange has released new details on how it will end yuan trading following a crackdown by the domestic government.
  
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• What If US Dollar Was Just Another Cryptocurrency? Expert Blog - CoinTelegraph

  27-09-2017 20:28
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  *Expert Blog is Cointelegraph new series of articles by the crypto industry leaders. It covers everything from Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to ICO regulation and investment analysis from industry leaders. Want to become our guest author ...
  
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• Fintech Select Launches Website Reflecting FinTech, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Initiatives - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  27-09-2017 20:21
  Fintech Select Launches Website Reflecting FinTech, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Initiatives
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  Fintech Select announces the launch of the rebranded corporate website (www.fintechselect.com) in preparation for the rollout of the Company's Cherry Mobile Banking platform and the Selectcoin Crytptocurrency retail Point of Sale (“POS”) integration.and more »
  
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• Maverick Libertarian Senate Candidate Austin Peterson Accepting Bitcoin for Campaign

  27-09-2017 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Austin Peterson, U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri, has announced that he will be giving his supporters the option to donate to his campaign using Bitcoin. Branding himself as the “opt out” candidate, he believes that voluntary participation should underpin any government service. This extends to Social Security, Obamacare, and also to fiat currency apparently. Being … Continue reading Maverick Libertarian Senate Candidate Austin Peterson Accepting Bitcoin for Campaign
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• Complex AI trading algorithms for advanced capital gains

  27-09-2017 20:00 via crypto-news.net
  Trying to imagine the ideal trading advisor, you see someone with unlimited resources in hands, who avoids the human factor, catching up on activities of other traders, analysts and hedge-fund managers, following all the news, articles and other data. It doesn’t seem to be a human being with all that capabilities. Modern deep learning neural nets give a possibility to have an unlimited access to systems like that, which are ready to give you the solution based on the factors taking place a
  
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• US Government Awards $750k in New Blockchain Startup Grant

  27-09-2017 19:30
  A blockchain startup from Virginia has received additional funding from the US Department of Homeland Security for ID and online access solutions.
  
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• With $9.7 trillion of untradeable coal, North Korea turns to bitcoin

  27-09-2017 18:16
  Fresh off the news of North Korea claiming that the United States has declared war due to U.S. President Trump’s military positioning and contentious rhetoric, a September 11 report from FireEye has suggested that the DPRK may be mining something other than coal.With tensions at an all-time high, North Korea is looking towards new means of pursuing their economic and defensive goals, and following increased cyber-attacks on South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, it may be possible that Nor
  
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• 'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort: Jamie Dimon is Right About Bitcoin

  27-09-2017 18:15
  The infamous Jordan Belfort, better known as 'The Wolf of Wall Street', thinks JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon is right about bitcoin.
  
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• How Quantum Computing Can Rock the World of Bitcoin Mining

  27-09-2017 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin started out fairly simple–although it was always backed with sophisticated, high-level maths. On the most basic level, Bitcoin, the decentralized currency, exists alongside the blockchain thanks to the Bitcoin mining algorithm. And so, computers, from the day that the blockchain first started being a thing, have been doing all the grunt work to actually … Continue reading How Quantum Computing Can Rock the World of Bitcoin Mining
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• Bitstamp Delays Bitcoin Cash Trading Until Further Notice

  27-09-2017 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  A new update posted by the Bitstamp exchange team has Bitcoin Cash community members concerned. More specifically, the company acknowledges BCH withdrawals are not live. That means users can get their BCH funds out of the exchange if they prefer that course of action. Trading of Bitcoin Cash is not taking place right now, though. … Continue reading Bitstamp Delays Bitcoin Cash Trading Until Further Notice
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• Cryptocurrency trading nets six-figure payouts for high-school ... - Business Insider

  27-09-2017 17:44
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  Cryptocurrency trading nets six-figure payouts for high-school ...
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  A 29-year-old high school drop out from the United Kingdom is hauling in hundreds of thousands trading derivatives of Bitcoin and Ethereum.and more »
  
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• Macau Finance Regulator Bars Banks from ICO Market

  27-09-2017 17:15
  Macau's financial regulator has ordered all banks and payment services in the region to not provide services for initial coin offerings.
  
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• Crypto Debit Cards Growing in Popularity

  27-09-2017 17:00 via crypto-news.net
  For many years debit and gift cards have been a ubiquitous part of consumer spending. Thousands of transactions occur every second, which are handled by Visa, Mastercard, and a handful of other processors. For some time crypto advocates have argued that cryptocurrency is well-suited to disrupt this market. Now a number of companies have introduced crypto cards, which should play a significant role in bringing the technology to the masses.
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• SPiCE Launches VC Fund ICO for Pre-ICO Blockchain Startups

  27-09-2017 16:57
  SPiCE VC will be utilizing the Bancor Protocol to allow immediate liquidity for its token investors.
  
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• Forecaster Gerald Celente: Banks Are Afraid of Bitcoin

  27-09-2017 16:30
  A prominent financial journal publisher believes he knows why banks are speaking out on bitcoin. Simply put: they're afraid.
  
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• DASHed Hopes? Dash Price Looking Heavy as Bullish Setup Stumbles

  27-09-2017 16:10
  After building momentum toward a possible $400 price, the DASH/USD exchange rate appears to be losing steam on the charts.
  
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• Secure Identity Ledger Corporation Reveals Blockchain Solution for Digital ID

  27-09-2017 16:00
  SILC will provide a turnkey digital ID system for registration, authentication, verification and monitoring.
  
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• Alabama County Succumbs to Bitcoin Ransomware Demands

  27-09-2017 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  Yet another incident of hackers using Bitcoin as a payment method for ransomware attacks has surfaced. One of the largest counties in Alabama was the victims this time, and the security breach and subsequent encrypting of sensitive information cost the local government a not-inconsequential $37,000. The figure sounds a lot, but when you consider that … Continue reading Alabama County Succumbs to Bitcoin Ransomware Demands
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• Bahrain “Open to Bitcoin” and Blockchain

  27-09-2017 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bahrain is closely looking at digital currencies. According to Khalid Al Rumaihi, the chief executive of the Economic Development Board of Bahrain, the Bahrain’s finance ministry is keen on adopting digital currencies and had even suggested that Bahrain could issue “bonds on a digital currency.” In response to a query at the MIT Innovation Forum […]
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• Altcoin Analysis for 27-09-2017: NEO, DASH, IOTA, XMR and NEM

  27-09-2017 15:35 via newsbtc.com
  NEOUSD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Yesterday’s candlestick closed as a doji in the sense that there was clear buying pressure after that long lower wick. Even though price swings were limited to 3.00 points in contrast to Monday’s 8.00(Hi-Lo 17, 18), the price is on course of moving higher. I will expect more bullish momentum especially if … Continue reading Altcoin Analysis for 27-09-2017: NEO, DASH, IOTA, XMR and NEM
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• ShapeShift Phishing Site Advertisement Tops Google Search Results

  27-09-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  There are many different types of scams in the world of cryptocurrency. Phishing sites are still the main source of concern and financial gain for criminals. Things are only complicated further thanks to paid Google Search ads which show up in people’s browsers. A phishing site mimicking ShapeShift has been identified as a Google Search … Continue reading ShapeShift Phishing Site Advertisement Tops Google Search Results
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• It's Political: Why China Hates Bitcoin and Loves the Blockchain

  27-09-2017 15:00
  CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey explains China’s recent moves against bitcoin exchanges and ICOs in a wider geopolitical context.
  
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• The Russian Telecommunications Company Has Begun the Process of ICO

  27-09-2017 14:27 via newsbtc.com
  The Russian telecommunications company Rusteleport has begun the process of ICO for Teleport – its new large-scale and unique project. Teleport is an Intercontinental trunking system and the virtual cellular operator based on mobile operators such as TELE2, Beeline, MTS. All payments are made in tokens. What is ICO? ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is a … Continue reading The Russian Telecommunications Company Has Begun the Process of ICO
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• Back Above $4,000: Bitcoin Eyes Next Major Price Hurdle

  27-09-2017 14:00
  The bitcoin price is inching higher on the day. But with $4,000 breached, $4,123 may be the next number traders want to watch.
  
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• Cryptolocator, an Altcoin Trading Marketplace, Announces Platform Launch

  27-09-2017 13:49 via newsbtc.com
  An international marketplace for Ethereum trading, Cryptolocator.com will launch in the middle of October 2017. Cryptolocator platform unites trading partners and facilitates transactions with popular cryptocurrencies, prioritizing ETH. Users get access to a set of traditional marketplace features and deal mechanisms, new trading pairs, and extra service improvements. The developers are already researching the possibility … Continue reading Cryptolocator, an Altcoin Trading Marketplace, A
  
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• First SEC-Compliant Alternative Trading System Launched for ICO Market

  27-09-2017 13:42
  The SEC recently made it clear that any token with an income stream is a security, and thus subject to related regulations.
  
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• Kik ICO Raises $98 Million But Falls Short of Target

  27-09-2017 13:30
  Social media platform Kik closed its initial coin offering yesterday with a total of $98 million raised – falling short of its funding target.
  
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• Regulated ICOs Arrive: Overstock to Open Exchange for Legal Token Trading

  27-09-2017 13:00
  U.S. retail giant Overstock is making history today with the launch of the first regulated platform for the exchange of tokens classed as securities.
  
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• STK Global Payments Announces the STK Token, Providing Instant Cryptocurrency Payments at Point of Sale

  27-09-2017 12:51 via newsbtc.com
  STK announced plans for a Token Generation Event (TGE) today which will run from October 25-November 3, 2017 with a pre-sale available to registered participants from October 11-24, 2017.  Proceeds from the sale will support ongoing development and future implementation of the STK token with partners around the world. Built on the Ethereum blockchain as … Continue reading STK Global Payments Announces the STK Token, Providing Instant Cryptocurrency Payments at Point of Sale
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; $4,000 In Play Once Again

  27-09-2017 12:05 via newsbtc.com
  Things are really starting to move now in the bitcoin price. Yesterday evening we noted that we were going to keep an eye on the 4000 level as a major upside driver if and when it was reached (and subsequently broken) primarily because it serves as a key psychological level of resistance. Overnight, we didn’t … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; $4,000 In Play Once Again
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• Reports: Showtime Websites Used to Secretly Mine Cryptocurrency

  27-09-2017 12:00
  TV network Showtime has reportedly removed code from two of its websites that secretly used visitors' computing power to mine monero.
  
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• Korean Game Developer Nexon Acquires Korbit Exchange in Virtual Money Push

  27-09-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Virtual currencies are of great interest to many different businesses these days. No one really expects the gaming industry to show any keen interest in this concept. Over in South Korea, things are done very differently. Nexon, the country’s largest game developer, acquires the Korbit exchange. Most people know Korbit as one of the top … Continue reading Korean Game Developer Nexon Acquires Korbit Exchange in Virtual Money Push
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• NewsBTC DASH and Litecoin Analysis September 27th 2017

  27-09-2017 11:51 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 27. DASH/USD DASH dropped a bit during the session on Tuesday, but found support near the $340 level. This is an area that should continue to offer support, and I believe that if we stay above there, the market will probably go looking towards the $355 level … Continue reading NewsBTC DASH and Litecoin Analysis September 27th 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis September 27th 2017

  27-09-2017 11:44 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 27. ETH/USD Ethereum initially dipped on Tuesday, but found enough support near the $288 level to turn around and show signs of support. That being the case, looks likely that we will continue to see buyers come in to the market based upon value on these pullbacks. … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis September 27th 2017
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis September 27th 2017

  27-09-2017 11:39 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook September 27. BTC/USD Bitcoin markets initially dipped on Tuesday, but found enough support near the $3840 level to turn around and find buying pressure again. It looks as if the $4000 level will be tested, and a break above that level will be psychologically significant. Under those circumstances, … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis September 27th 2017
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• Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin

  27-09-2017 11:00
  A well-known gold dealer headquartered in London is now accepting bitcoin payments for its precious metal products.
  
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• Japanese banks exploring own cryptocurrency called the J-Coin - CNBC

  27-09-2017 10:48
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  Japanese banks exploring own cryptocurrency called the J-Coin
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  Japanese banks are looking to launch their own digital currency called the J-Coin to wean consumers off cash. Mizuho Financial Group is one of the institutions ...
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• Japanese banks are thinking of making their own cryptocurrency called the J-Coin - CNBC

  27-09-2017 10:48
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  Japanese banks are thinking of making their own cryptocurrency called the J-Coin
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  Japanese banks are looking to launch their own digital currency called the J-Coin to wean consumers off cash. Mizuho Financial Group is one of the institutions spearheading the move. "The project is in the early stages, and we have just held study ...
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• First Cash, Now Gold? Another Bitcoin Hard Fork Is on the Way

  27-09-2017 10:00
  A plan to hard fork the bitcoin blockchain, and change its mining algorithm, is emerging. Still in its early stages, what does the new coin offer?
  
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• Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD to Break $12.50?

  27-09-2017 07:48 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ethereum classic price gained momentum intraday and moved above $11.80 against the US Dollar. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support at $11.20 on the hourly chart of ETC/USD (Data feed via Kraken). The pair is now in the bullish zone and eyeing further gains above $12.00 in the near … Continue reading Ethereum Classic Price Technical Analysis – ETC/USD to Break $12.50?
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Breaks Short-term Support

  27-09-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price failed to move above the $295 level against the US Dollar and traded down. There was a break below yesterday’s highlighted bullish trend line with support at $291 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). There is now a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Breaks Short-term Support
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• This Trader Made 295% on Cryptocurrency Derivatives - Bloomberg - Bloomberg

  27-09-2017 06:40
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  This Trader Made 295% on Cryptocurrency Derivatives - Bloomberg
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  The price of bitcoin has increased sixfold in the past year, despite a 25 percent plunge this month triggered by China's crackdown on digital tokens. Not a week ...and more »
  
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• This Trader Made 295% on Cryptocurrency Derivatives - Bloomberg

  27-09-2017 06:40
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  This Trader Made 295% on Cryptocurrency Derivatives
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  The price of bitcoin has increased sixfold in the past year, despite a 25 percent plunge this month triggered by China's crackdown on digital tokens. Not a week goes by without startups launching new ones to fund everything from dentistry to Las Vegas ...and more »
  
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• Dentacoin launches its ICO on 1st of October with over 30K subscribers on the waiting list

  27-09-2017 06:38 via newsbtc.com
  Nowadays there is no doubt that the technological potential of Blockchain is immense, and its uses will only grow with time. And while some companies are still focused solely on its application to handle payments, others are about to change a whole industry by activating the decentralized power of the crowd through a custom-made token. … Continue reading Dentacoin launches its ICO on 1st of October with over 30K subscribers on the waiting list
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