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• ICO to Stand for Interactive Coin Offering?

  05-10-2017 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  In a blog post, and paper co-authored by Vitalik Buterin, Jason Teutsh has proposed changes to the current “norms” in the initial coin offering space. The pair identify that the present models are not the optimum way of conducting fund raising since the structuring of the events makes the two most desirable properties of an … Continue reading ICO to Stand for Interactive Coin Offering?
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• Serious Mainstream Bitcoin Adoption is Being Led by Japan

  05-10-2017 23:21 via newsbtc.com
  Upon the legalization of bitcoin by the Japanese government earlier this year, some of the largest companies in Japan including the largest electronics retailer Bic Camera and airline Peach have integrated bitcoin and accepted the digital currency as a payment method. This week, Remixpoint, the largest energy company in Japan that is involved with various … Continue reading Serious Mainstream Bitcoin Adoption is Being Led by Japan
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• Wikipedia Founder: ICOs Can Be 'Absolute Scams'

  05-10-2017 22:30
  Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales told CNBC that investors should be "very wary" of ICOs, which he referred to as "absolute scams."
  
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• YouNow releases new app fueled by cryptocurrency - Mashable

  05-10-2017 22:21
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  Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Twitter are dominating live-streaming video. With their platforms Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, and Periscope anyone can reach billions of people. So, why would people bother with anything else? SEE ALSO: Mark ...
  
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• Blockchain and Disruptive Tech Dedicated Conference at SiGMA

  05-10-2017 22:15 via newsbtc.com
  Malta’s annual iGaming week is just around the corner! The team behind SiGMA is gearing up for the largest iGaming show Malta has ever seen, planning conferences, networking dinners, and week full of events. With a sold-out floor plan, the week will be jam-packed with wining, dining, networking, and business leads. Main executives and exhibitors … Continue reading Blockchain and Disruptive Tech Dedicated Conference at SiGMA
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• The Million Dollar Homepage Reborn as an Ethereum Smart Contract and DApp

  05-10-2017 20:56 via newsbtc.com
  Remember the Million Dollar Homepage? It was an interesting, if not novel concept. But it has since inspired many copycats and imitators. And now we see that its legacy lives on in, of all places, the blockchain. Two software developers from Toronto named Andrey and Max have come up with a new version of the … Continue reading The Million Dollar Homepage Reborn as an Ethereum Smart Contract and DApp
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• Singapore Central Bank Reveals 3 New Blockchain Payments Prototypes

  05-10-2017 20:40
  The Monetary Authority of Singapore has revealed three new prototypes as part of its "Project Ubin" blockchain research initiative.
  
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• Catch-22 for unbanked: how can a billion people find the way to the global economy

  05-10-2017 19:56 via crypto-news.net
  By Anton Dzyatkovsky, co-founder of MicroMoney
  The catch-22 is a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules. The catch-22 of modern banking is that if you need a credit, you need a credit score, and to get a credit score you need a credit. Logically enough, banks have to spend hundreds of dollars to scrutinize potential client’s creditworthiness. For example, in US banks pay $200–300 of operational costs, in Asia – $100–150
  
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• Circle Is Building a Master Mobile Payments Network on Ethereum

  05-10-2017 19:29
  Blockchain startup Circle has revealed a new inter-wallet settlement system called CENTRE, aimed at connecting the world's digital payment services.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s Are Our Two Entries For This Evening

  05-10-2017 18:57 via newsbtc.com
  Another day, another dollar in the bitcoin space. Markets are now drawing to a close in Europe and it’s time to take a look at how action matured throughout the session and, in turn, how we can use this to inform a strategy for our bitcoin price trading efforts going forward into the US session … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s Are Our Two Entries For This Evening
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• Palestine considering bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

  05-10-2017 18:52
  Cash is expensive. And across the world, countries without currencies often have to pay huge premiums just to use another country’s money. But a new trend has emerging in the digital era; many of these countries are looking toward the crypto-realm for a solution.
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  In the years following the Oslo I Accord, signed in 1993, Palestine’s political system was implemented, the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) was created, Palestinians were issued passports, and finally, in 2015,
  
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• Losing Steam? Dash Price Rallies Over $300 But Upside in Doubt

  05-10-2017 18:30
  The price of dash is trading above $300 again, but a look on the charts suggests bidding at higher prices could prove light.
  
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• Dan Morehead: Bitcoin Likely to Become Expected Part of Portfolios

  05-10-2017 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dan Morehead, the founder of Pantera Capital and chairman at Bitstamp, a major cryptocurrency exchange that accounts for around 13 percent of Bitcoin-to-USD trades on a daily basis, stated that bitcoin will likely become a rational and expected part of portfolios in the near future. At the Sohn investment conference in San Francisco, Morehead told […]
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• Cloudflare Suspends Torrent Website for Cryptocurrency Miner 'Malware' - CoinDesk

  05-10-2017 17:45
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  Cloudflare Suspends Torrent Website for Cryptocurrency Miner 'Malware'
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  Internet domain provider Cloudflare has begun to crack down on websites running hidden cryptocurrency miners. The news came to light yesterday, when the operator of torrent site ProxyBunker told TorrentFreak that Cloudflare had moved to remove all its ...
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• Cloudflare Suspends Torrent Website for Cryptocurrency Miner 'Malware'

  05-10-2017 17:40
  New reports indicate that Internet domain provider Cloudflare has begun to crack down on websites running hidden cryptocurrency miners.
  
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• Malaysia's Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban - CoinDesk

  05-10-2017 16:45
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  Malaysia's Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban
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  The governor of Malaysia's central bank would not rule out a ban on cryptocurrencies when discussing upcoming regulation yesterday. Speaking to reporters at a financial crime conference in Kuala Lumpur, the governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said ...
  
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• Malaysia's Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban

  05-10-2017 16:35
  The governor of Malaysia's central bank reportedly revealed plans for a possible cryptocurrency ban when discussing upcoming regulation yesterday.
  
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• Altcoin Analysis for 05-10-2017: NEO, DASH, IOTA, XMR and LSK

  05-10-2017 16:30 via newsbtc.com
  NEOUSD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS As bears increase their sell pressure today, a tight trading range with decreasing volumes has been maintained. With $12 worth of NEO wiped out after that 3 –bar reversal pattern on Monday, bear momentum is still in place. Earlier today, price action dipped but rose to current levels at $31.55. Also, note … Continue reading Altcoin Analysis for 05-10-2017: NEO, DASH, IOTA, XMR and LSK
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• R3 Corda Blockchain Receives a Significant Update

  05-10-2017 15:35 via newsbtc.com
  As the number of members of the general population that are familiar and acquainted with the blockchain increases, so do the number of financial and banking institutions that are starting to use it. One of the driving forces behind it is the financial consortium R3 CEV, which was first launched in 2015. Yesterday, R3 released … Continue reading R3 Corda Blockchain Receives a Significant Update
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• Above $4,300: Bitcoin Is Up, But Is It Out of the Woods?

  05-10-2017 15:12
  Bitcoin is showing signs its price is on the up, but analysis suggests there are more hurdles on the charts before it can push to new highs.
  
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• Air France Tests Blockchain for Supply Chain Tracking

  05-10-2017 15:00
  One of the world's largest airlines is looking at how it can apply blockchain tech to track workflows within its aircraft maintenance systems.
  
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• Explaining the new cryptocurrency bubble—and why it might not be ... - Ars Technica

  05-10-2017 14:03
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  Explaining the new cryptocurrency bubble—and why it might not be ...
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  Investors are pouring tens of millions of dollars into new cryptocurrencies.
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• Explaining the new cryptocurrency bubble—and why it might not be all bad - Ars Technica

  05-10-2017 14:03
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  Explaining the new cryptocurrency bubble—and why it might not be all bad
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  You're going to hear a lot about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the coming months. As investors have poured more and more money into newly created virtual currencies, they have created a gold-rush mentality. In recent months, some ICOs have raised ...
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• Fight for Your Right: Universal Music Veteran Launches Ethereum IP Platform

  05-10-2017 14:01
  A newly funded startup called Blokur aims to use the ethereum blockchain to better manage rights within the music industry.
  
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• SEC Gets Tough on ICOs, Files Charges Against Two Projects

  05-10-2017 13:20 via newsbtc.com
  The world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies may appear to be flourishing on the outside, but there’s a lot of shady stuff going on behind the scenes. Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC in the U.S. managed to foil plans of a certain Maksim Zaslavskiy, who planned to defraud investors through two apparent … Continue reading SEC Gets Tough on ICOs, Files Charges Against Two Projects
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• Project Jasper: White Paper Touts 'Significant Benefits' in DLT Payments

  05-10-2017 13:00
  Bank of Canada and R3 have concluded that their Project Jasper initiative could provide a basis for building cash-based settlements systems in future.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here Is What’s On This Morning

  05-10-2017 12:49 via newsbtc.com
  Overnight action in the bitcoin price has been pretty good to us. After what initially looked like it might be a pretty rough late US session (and, in turn, a cross over into the Japanese and European sessions this morning), things have turned around and the bulls are very much in control of price right … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Here Is What’s On This Morning
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• The Global Status of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Regulation, Part 1

  05-10-2017 12:00 via crypto-news.net
  The cryptocurrency revolution is well underway, and with each new development, governments, businesses, and individuals across the globe are realizing the tremendous potential of digital assets and their underlying blockchain technology. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008, crypto has made big strides towards mass adoption, and now has a market cap of well over one hundred billion dollars in total. Its progress has also courted controversy, with setbacks and resistance being common. This t
  
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• Ministry Staffers Fired for Bitcoin Mining in Crimea

  05-10-2017 12:00
  Two ministry employees in Crimea have been fired after getting caught mining bitcoins on official computers.
  
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• Government Staffers Fired for Bitcoin Mining in Crimea

  05-10-2017 12:00
  Two government employees in Crimea have been fired after getting caught mining bitcoins on official computers.
  
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• Council Staffers Fired for Bitcoin Mining in Crimea

  05-10-2017 12:00
  Two employees of the Council of Ministers in Crimea have been fired after getting caught mining bitcoins on official computers.
  
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• ExHasta announces it’s token Sale!

  05-10-2017 11:49 via newsbtc.com
  ExHasta Catalyst is a decentralized innovation marketplace for high potential projects. What is ExHasta? ExHasta Catalyst is an intellectual property (IP) marketplace where the IP from Moonshot projects is developed and distributed at an extremely low cost. Currently, due to the high fixed costs associated with Moonshots, they are primarily the domain of mega corporations.The … Continue reading ExHasta announces it’s token Sale!
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• SimpleFX Adds Bitcoin Cash Payments

  05-10-2017 11:38 via newsbtc.com
  SimpleFX, online Forex & Cryptocurrency broker recently introduced Bitcoin Cash as a deposit currency. It is their 5th cryptocurrency alongside Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dash and Ethereum which you can use as collateral currency. SimpleFX is not charging any additional fees for processing Bitcoin Cash payments. Clients may also withdraw their affiliation revenue in Bitcoin Cash. Additionally, … Continue reading SimpleFX Adds Bitcoin Cash Payments
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• 'Solstice' Approaching: Mimblewimble Blockchain Considers Fork Schedule

  05-10-2017 11:00
  A soon-to-be-launched cryptocurrency based on an acclaimed white paper is considering a novel strategy for future blockchain upgrades.
  
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• Money on Mougayar? Business Blockchain Author Launches Cryptocurrency Fund

  05-10-2017 10:00
  Author William Mougayar has launched a new cryptocurrency index fund that enables investors to buy exposure to a fund of handpicked assets.
  
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• Money on Mougayar? Business Blockchain Author Launches Crypto Fund

  05-10-2017 10:00
  Author William Mougayar has launched a new cryptocurrency index fund that enables investors to buy exposure to a fund of handpicked assets.
  
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• Goldman Sachs is Considering a Bitcoin Trading Operation, but CEO Retains a Neutral Position on the Cryptocurrency

  05-10-2017 09:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs is thinking about launching a new trading operation, geared specifically toward bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. According to the Wall Street Journal, the bank’s exploration into the trading of digital currencies is still in the ‘early stages.’ However, it added that the venture may not amount to anything. If it […]
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• US’ Extradition Request of Alexander Vinnik Cleared by Greek Court

  05-10-2017 09:19
  Vinnik's fate now is up to the Greek justice minister, with his extradition to the US quickly becoming a reality
  
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• NewsBTC DASH and Litecoin Analysis October 5 2017

  05-10-2017 08:43 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook October 5. DASH/USD DASH rallied significantly during the trading session on Wednesday, reaching as high as $320. The market looks as if it is ready to continue going higher, and the dips will be bought. The action so far for the Wednesday trading session has been very … Continue reading NewsBTC DASH and Litecoin Analysis October 5 2017
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• ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis October 5 2017

  05-10-2017 08:30 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook October 5. ETH/USD Ethereum initially tried to rally on Wednesday, but found the $296 level to be a bit too resistive. We pulled back from there and reached towards the $290 level where we see significant support coming back. Because of this, I think it’s only a … Continue reading ETH/USD and ETH/BTC Technical Analysis October 5 2017
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• PlusCoin Team Publishes Smart-Contract Code on GitHub

  05-10-2017 08:29 via newsbtc.com
  PlusCoin is called the “People’s cryptocurrency” because it makes blockchain tech accessible for everyday people.  Customers on the platform will have access to sales, deals, and other promotions that actually mean something to them. What’s more, the DS Plus platform will have full integration of smart-contract technology. This means that transactions on the platform will … Continue reading PlusCoin Team Publishes Smart-Contract Code on GitHub
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• BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis October 5 2017

  05-10-2017 08:24 via newsbtc.com
  Hello and welcome to News BTC’s Market Outlook October 5. BTC/USD Bitcoin fell against the US dollar on Wednesday, testing the $4200 level. However, this is an area where I see a significant amount of support, extending down to the vital $4000 level. Because of this, I believe that buyers are starting to come back … Continue reading BTC/USD and BTC/JPY Technical Analysis October 5 2017
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• BlockMason Successfully Launches Whitelist Capped Token Sale

  05-10-2017 08:07 via newsbtc.com
  After months of anticipation, BlockMason has finally launched the initial phase of their Credit Protocol token sale, open to those who signed up to purchase tokens through a whitelist. During the first period of the sale, BlockMason has capped the purchase of CPT tokens to ensure that large purchasers, often known as “whales,” are unable … Continue reading BlockMason Successfully Launches Whitelist Capped Token Sale
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• Blackjack with Bitcoin? Bitcoin.Casino Will Help Get It Right

  05-10-2017 07:54 via newsbtc.com
  If you are looking for a place with information on Bitcoin casinos that you can participate and place wagers using cryptocurrencies and then look no further, Bitcoin.Casino is the place to be. Not only will it give you information on Bitcoin casinos sites but will also provide reviews of other real money casinos that accept … Continue reading Blackjack with Bitcoin? Bitcoin.Casino Will Help Get It Right
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• Major South Korean Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinone’s Offline Exchange is Growing in Popularity

  05-10-2017 07:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On September 11thh, Coinone, South Korea’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange behind Bithumb and Korbit, launched the first offline cryptocurrency exchange in the country, enabling clients to purchase cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin through ATMs and physical products including USB drives. In South Korea, the vast majority of investors and traders have been aware of cryptocurrencies and the […]
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• Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – Can ETH/USD Capitalize?

  05-10-2017 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights ETH price is attempting an upside move above $290 against the US Dollar, but lacking momentum. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $290 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). The price needs to gain pace above $292 to surpass the 100 hourly … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – Can ETH/USD Capitalize?
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• Ripple Price Technical Analysis – XRP/USD Breaks Key Resistance

  05-10-2017 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights Ripple price surged higher and broke a major resistance near $0.2150 against the US Dollar. There are two connecting bullish trend lines forming with support at $0.2100 and $0.2010 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price might continue to gain pace and it could even break … Continue reading Ripple Price Technical Analysis – XRP/USD Breaks Key Resistance
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• Hijacking Computers to Mine Cryptocurrency Is All the Rage - MIT Technology Review

  05-10-2017 06:03
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  Hackers are using old tricks and new cryptocurrencies to turn stolen computing power into digital coins. by Mike Orcutt; October 5, 2017. 4. Have you visited Showtime's website recently? If so, you may be a cryptocurrency miner. An observant Twitter ...
  
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• Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 10/05/2017 – Next Downside Targets

  05-10-2017 05:52 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price could be poised for more downside from here, and this bearish momentum is supported by technical signals.
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Break Looks Real

  05-10-2017 05:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key Points Bitcoin cash price extended its decline and even broke the $380 support area against the US Dollar. This week’s highlighted two bearish trend lines with current resistance near $380 on the hourly chart of BCH/USD (data feed from Kraken) are intact. The price is likely to decline further and it could even test … Continue reading Bitcoin Cash Price Technical Analysis – BCH/USD Break Looks Real
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