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• BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Is a 'Big Believer' in Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk

  03-10-2017 23:25
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  BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Is a 'Big Believer' in Cryptocurrency
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  The CEO of the world's largest asset manager sees "huge opportunities" for cryptocurrencies – but argues that work needs to be done before they become more widely accepted. In a new interview with Bloomberg TV, BlackRock chief Larry Fink said that he's ...and more »
  
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• BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Is a 'Big Believer' in Cryptocurrency

  03-10-2017 23:25
  Larry Fink, CEO of the world's biggest asset manager, struck an optimistic tone on cryptocurrencies in a new interview.
  
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• SmartBillions Just Put 450 000 USD for Breaking the Smart Contract!

  03-10-2017 22:30 via newsbtc.com
  SmartBillions is the first fully decentralized and transparent lottery managed by an Ethereum smart contract. All bets and results are public and recorded on the Ethereum blockchain without third-party involvement. To find out more about the SmartBillions project, refer to SmartBillions’ Medium. The recently-revealed SmartBillions PLAY tokens offering is a unique and secure investment opportunity. Finally, … Continue reading SmartBillions Just Put 450 000 USD for Breaking the S
  
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• Goldman Sachs CEO: 'No Conclusion' on Bitcoin Yet

  03-10-2017 22:00
  Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein hasn't made up his mind about bitcoin, according to a new statement via Twitter.
  
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• Would Amazon Accepting Bitcoin Lead To The Breakthrough Of Cryptocurrency? - Seeking Alpha

  03-10-2017 21:48
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  Would Amazon Accepting Bitcoin Lead To The Breakthrough Of Cryptocurrency?
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  Bitcoin isn't really used as a payment system at the moment, relative to usual currency. There are still multiple challenges to be overcome before it can reach widespread use. Companies and regulators are just discovering how they should deal with ...
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• The Hedge Project: Expanding Cryptocurrency Markets

  03-10-2017 21:44 via newsbtc.com
  The cryptocurrency market, driven by Bitcoin has been one of the best-performing assets during the last year, and it is all set to continue the trend through this year as well.  The market conditions have attracted the attention of crypto, mainstream and small ticket investors alike, who are flocking the exchanges and trading platforms to … Continue reading The Hedge Project: Expanding Cryptocurrency Markets
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• Bitcoin still king of the hill amid fear, uncertainty and doubt

  03-10-2017 21:31
  With all the fear-mongering going on in the media these days, it’s almost hard to forget how far we’ve come. Even in the quicksand that is the cryptocurrency field, September has been a turbulent month. Bankers denounced Bitcoin as a fraud, China forced the shutdown of cryptocurrency exchanges with yet another ban, and Korea has cracked down on ICOs. If the news is anything to go by, this is the beginning of the end for the “bubble”.Yep, it looks like it’s well and
  
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• BP Tech Chief: Blockchain Could Give Company 'Competitive Advantage'

  03-10-2017 21:30
  British gas and energy giant BP is pushing ahead with plans to test blockchain applications in the energy trading market.
  
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• The Federation Council of Russia held a meeting on “digital economy” and “digital money”

  03-10-2017 20:00 via crypto-news.net
  On September 27 this year, in the Plenary Sessions small hall of the Federation Council, experts held a closed meeting of the Federation Council Committee on economic policy with agenda on modern trends in the digital transformation of financial systems, with emphasis on digital money for Russia’s digital economy.
  The meeting moderator Alexey Mayorov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, drew the attention of the audience to the need for effective i
  
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• $100 Ahead? Monero Price Holding Strong Above Key Support Level

  03-10-2017 20:00
  The price of monero's cryptocurrency could be poised for movement as traders are building support at a key retracement level.
  
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• Bitcoin: Korean Exchange Bithumb Adds Zcash Cryptocurrency ... - Fortune

  03-10-2017 19:53
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  Bitcoin: Korean Exchange Bithumb Adds Zcash Cryptocurrency ...
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  Bithumb, one of the world's biggest exchanges for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, added support for a new cryptocurrency on Tuesday.and more »
  
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• Singapore Regulator Teams With Asian Banks for Blockchain KYC Trial

  03-10-2017 19:00
  Three major Asian banks and a regulator in Singapore have teamed up for a new blockchain trial focused on customer identification.
  
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• Chasyr is The Future of Ridesharing

  03-10-2017 18:09 via newsbtc.com
  Chasyr has gained a reputation for being the new and improved rideshare option everyone has been anxiously waiting for. Like a vindicating cowboy hero, they have come to fight for justice and stand for freedom, as they set the bar where others will have to rise to meet it. They have already begun the process … Continue reading Chasyr is The Future of Ridesharing
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• Real Businesses Take off to CryptoSpace: KICKICO Welcomes on Board 3 Large ICO Campaigns

  03-10-2017 18:03 via newsbtc.com
  KICKICO, an undeniable success story in the evolving world of blockchain investing, who raised more than 84 000 ETH during its 2-weeks ICO and now listed in top-3 Russian ICOs, moves forward with seven league steps – already in October three huge ICO campaigns are ready to take off to CryptoSpace. Campaigns will be launched … Continue reading Real Businesses Take off to CryptoSpace: KICKICO Welcomes on Board 3 Large ICO Campaigns
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• Malta's Government Is Putting Academic Certificates on a Blockchain

  03-10-2017 18:00
  Malta's Ministry for Education and Employment is to launch a pilot project that will store academic certificates on a blockchain.
  
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• Super Conference Provides Rare Opportunity to Invest in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry While It Is Still on the Ground Floor

  03-10-2017 17:52 via newsbtc.com
  DALLAS, TX – In February 2018, more than fifty pre-eminent blockchain developers, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists are coming together to provide insight on where, they believe, the most lucrative opportunities for this industry lie and to show private investors how to get in before it is too late. The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Blockchain Super Conference … Continue reading Super Conference Provides Rare Opportunity to Invest in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry While It
  
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• Who WIll Create Amazon and Instagram of Cryptocurrency? - CoinTelegraph

  03-10-2017 17:34
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  Who WIll Create Amazon and Instagram of Cryptocurrency?
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  There is much hype, promise and excitement around the whole cryptocurrency space. Blockchain technology is disrupting traditional ecosystems, cryptocurrencies are evolving the money market - but there is yet to be a pioneering native app. Investors and ...
  
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• What is the Best Currency to Play Online Games?

  03-10-2017 17:25 via newsbtc.com
  The explosive growth of online gaming, particularly iGaming for real money has given rise to a burgeoning new market – digital currency gaming. Real money games, including blackjack, roulette, slots etc. are offered through a series of regulated and unregulated gaming portals. The widespread liberalization of online gaming laws across the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, … Continue reading What is the Best Currency to Play Online Games?
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• Swiss Regulators, FINMA, Turn Their Attention Towards ICOs

  03-10-2017 17:22 via newsbtc.com
  In the wake of last month’s crackdown on the fraudulent “almost-cryptocurrency” offered by the QUID PRO QUO Association, Swiss financial watchdog, FINMA, announced that they’d begun investigating a number of additional ICOs (initial coin offerings). The news signals the beginning of regulatory oversight in what’s known as “Crypto Valley” in Switzerland. The area plays host … Continue reading Swiss Regulators, FINMA, Turn Their Attention Towards IC
  
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• Papyrus Announces Strategic Partnership with Bancor

  03-10-2017 17:08 via newsbtc.com
  After its first TGE round (Token Sale 1) Papyrus will introduce into the prototype of its ecosystem a Bancor Smart Token allowing a secure and fast conversion of PRP to BNT, ETH, and other ERC20 tokens in the Bancor decentralized liquidity network. Papyrus— the world’s first fully comprehensive and highly scalable decentralized ecosystem for digital … Continue reading Papyrus Announces Strategic Partnership with Bancor
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• The US Treasury Is Testing Distributed Ledger Asset Tracking

  03-10-2017 17:00
  The US Treasury Department has revealed that one of its agencies is launching a new blockchain pilot.
  
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• Russian Ministry of Finance Proposes Inclusion of Cryptocurrency in the Government's Financial Literacy Strategy - CoinTelegraph

  03-10-2017 16:43
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  Russian Ministry of Finance Proposes Inclusion of Cryptocurrency in the Government's Financial Literacy Strategy
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  Russia's Ministry of Finance has proposed the inclusion of digital currency to the country's financial literacy strategy for 2017-2023. The strategy was jointly developed by the government and the World Bank, TASS reports. In his statement broadcast on ...
  
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• Things to Keep in Mind While Buying Bitcoin “Offline”

  03-10-2017 16:41 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin, as with anything of great value, is deemed a more than worthy target for criminals. Most people are all too familiar with the dangers posed by ransomware, keyloggers, and various other potential digital attack vectors. However, what is often overlooked is more “old school” methods of theft and extortion made possible by in person, peer-to-peer … Continue reading Things to Keep in Mind While Buying Bitcoin “Offline”
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• Shortage of Blockchain Skills Drives Financial Firms to Partnerships: Broadridge

  03-10-2017 16:14
  "Working with industry partners can drive new networks that bring value to all participants.”
  
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• Golden Crossover: Bitcoin Charts Suggest Price Readying for Bump

  03-10-2017 16:00
  The weekend rally in bitcoin's price may have come to a halt at $4,470 on Monday, but bullish signals hint at further gains.
  
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• DS Plus Announces the PlusCoin Black Friday Sale

  03-10-2017 15:50 via newsbtc.com
  The People’s Cryptocurrency is gaining momentum. Today, the PlusCoin team has two big announcements for PLC token holders and DS Plus users. But first, a little background about the project: DS Plus is a Global Mobile Marketing Platform For a little over a year, the guys behind the PlusCoin project have been working hard to … Continue reading DS Plus Announces the PlusCoin Black Friday Sale
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• Crypto Finance Platform Wirex To Add Support For Dash

  03-10-2017 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wirex, a London-headquartered company providing personal banking and financial services to bitcoin users, has announced plans to support Dash, enabling customers to pay with the cryptocurrency online and in-store. The integration means that Wirex plastic and virtual card holders will be able to fund their accounts with Dash, link their Dash wallet, and use the […]
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• BitProperty Announces a Token Sale and Beta Release of Its Real Estate Investment Platform

  03-10-2017 15:32 via newsbtc.com
  The crypto-world is continually growing. With cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology being implemented in various fields including medicine, transport, and AI trading platforms, it is just a matter of time it is introduced to the real estate sector as well. And, BitProperty is one such project to do exactly that. BitProperty, a blockchain driven platform for … Continue reading BitProperty Announces a Token Sale and Beta Release of Its Real Estate Investment Platform
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• US Commerce Department Backs Blockchain Trade Mission to UAE

  03-10-2017 15:00
  Representatives from the blockchain industry are in the United Arab Emirates this week on a trade mission backed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  
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• Maltese Government Taps Blockchain to Publish Academic Certificates

  03-10-2017 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  The whole world has seen many different use cases for blockchain technology so far. Although not all options are valuable to most people, they deserve to be explored. In Malta, the government is looking to record academic certificates on a distributed ledger. This project is the result of a new partnership with Learning Machine Technologies. … Continue reading Maltese Government Taps Blockchain to Publish Academic Certificates
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• Dedicated Cryptocurrency Fund TaaS Reveals Partnership with Sharpe Capital

  03-10-2017 14:39
  The cooperation agreement was finalized following a meeting at a recent blockchain conference in Kiev, Ukraine.
  
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• Europol Warns Zcash, Monero and Ether Playing Growing Role in Cybercrime

  03-10-2017 14:30
  Europol has for the first time released a cybercrime report examining the growing popularity of zcash, monero and ethereum on the darknet.
  
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• emCash is Dubai's First Official State Cryptocurrency - CryptoCoinsNews

  03-10-2017 14:22
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  emCash is Dubai's First Official State Cryptocurrency
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  The government of Dubai has revealed details of its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, called emCash. In major news coming out of the UAE, the ...
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• Appcoin Law Part 2: The SAFT Solution

  03-10-2017 14:00
  In the second part of a series on the legal issues for token sales, Marco Santori explains the SAFT Project's protections for issuers and investors.
  
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• European Central Bank Calls for DLT Post-Trade Interoperability

  03-10-2017 13:01
  An ECB research report argues for greater interoperability between DLT and traditional systems as new services come online.
  
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• CFTC Investigating Ether Crash on Coinbase Exchange

  03-10-2017 12:30
  The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly making enquiries into the June "flash crash" on Coinbase's GDAX trading platform.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here Are This Morning’s Levels

  03-10-2017 12:15 via newsbtc.com
  So we’re off on another day’s trading out of Europe and it is time to get some levels in place that we can use to take advantage of any volatility in the bitcoin price. Yesterday’s session was a pretty interesting one. We got lots of early morning volatility and we were able to jump in … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Here Are This Morning’s Levels
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• How to Prevent Your Browser Being Hijacked for Cryptocurrency Mining - Investopedia

  03-10-2017 12:14
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  As cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed in popularity over the past year or so, related industries have also seen a boom. Cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related startups have launched left and right, supported in many cases by initial coin offerings ...
  
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• Korea Bans ICO: Another Case Like China?

  03-10-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  On September 29th, South Korea’s Financial Services (FSC) announced a ban on all forms of initial coin offerings regardless of the technology or terminology employed.  The FSC reasons that ICOs are too speculative and volatile and wants to protect investors from scams and market manipulation. Furthermore, the FSC will continue to discuss regulations regarding established cryptocurrencies, possibly limiting (not banning) virtual currency trades in the future. Similar to China, Kor
  
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• Boston Fed VP: Blockchain Will Wake Up Swift and Other Middlemen

  03-10-2017 12:00
  The senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston believes blockchain will make financial middlemen wake up and innovate.
  
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• A new XRP Gateway Will be Launched by Ripple Exchange

  03-10-2017 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP is one of the digital currencies cryptocurrency enthusiasts tend to overlook. It is true Ripple’s native token has nothing to do with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as we know them today. Instead, it is an asset designed to bridge the gap between banking and decentralized technology. According to Ripple Exchange, LLC, a new XRP … Continue reading A new XRP Gateway Will be Launched by Ripple Exchange
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• Famous Football Player Hal Robson-Kanu Invests in Sandcoin Project in Russia

  03-10-2017 11:29 via newsbtc.com
  Hal Robson-Kanu, English Premier League and Wales national team player, recently joined the ranks of investors of the Sandcoin project. Apparently, the sportsman is familiar with cryptocurrency and similar assets market and monitors it regularly. This time he expressed interest in Sandcoin ICO. According to Ruslan Pichugin, CEO of Sandcoin, he held the telephone conversation … Continue reading Famous Football Player Hal Robson-Kanu Invests in Sandcoin Project in Russia
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• Toronto Stock Exchange VP and Former Yahoo VP Join Aion Advisory Board

  03-10-2017 11:05
  Aion is an interoperable blockchain network and framework allowing communication between blockchains.
  
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• Russia's Central Depository Trials Hyperledger for Bond Trading

  03-10-2017 11:00
  Russia's central securities depository (CSD) is testing a new blockchain-based commercial bond trading platform built on Hyperledger Fabric.
  
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• R3 Officially Releases Version 1.0 of Blockchain-Inspired Platform Corda

  03-10-2017 10:38
  "This is the firing of the 'starting gun' for real development and deployments to start in earnest.”
  
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• Icing on the Cake: R3 Launches Version 1.0 of Corda Distributed Ledger

  03-10-2017 10:00
  Distributed ledger consortium R3 is releasing version 1.0 of its first major software offering, Corda, and celebrating with cake.
  
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• Icing on the Cake: R3 Launches Corda Distributed Ledger Version 1.0

  03-10-2017 10:00
  Distributed ledger consortium R3 is releasing version 1.0 of its first major software offering, Corda, and celebrating with cake.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Community Excited about Goldman Sachs Embracing Bitcoin

  03-10-2017 09:33
  Goldman Sachs is reportedly considering launching a dedicated operation for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading.
  
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• Can the Hotel Industry Benefit From Blockchain Technology?

  03-10-2017 09:26 via newsbtc.com
  In the past few months the hype surrounding Blockchain technology as well as cryptocurrencies has cemented the cryptoshpere in public consciousness, so it is an exciting time to observe which industries will benefit most from the new paradigm. There has been a lot of attention paid to the hospitality industry, which looks like one of … Continue reading Can the Hotel Industry Benefit From Blockchain Technology?
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• The WandX Ethereum based derivatives Platform Sells Out pre-token sale

  03-10-2017 09:23 via newsbtc.com
  OCTOBER 2, 2017 – India — WandX, a platform on the ethereum blockchain that enables any user to create and trade financial instruments on Ethereum based Tokens through it’s innovative smart contracts, has sold out the pre-Token sale valued at 550ETH ($US 150,000 approx.).  The WandX tokens, known as Wands, can be used on the platform to derive … Continue reading The WandX Ethereum based derivatives Platform Sells Out pre-token sale
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