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• Connectius: Increasing Transparency in E-commerce

  02-11-2017 23:39 via newsbtc.com
  Members of the e-commerce industry are forced to spend at least 5% of their income on ensuring their own financial security and defending themselves from malicious consumer activity. Using blockchain technology, the Connectius project promises to solve these problems and decrease losses in e-commerce.
  Connectius is a blockchain-based SaaS solution for e-commerce that allows companies to decrease their e-commerce-related losses due to the actions of dishonest customers during chargebacks or non-c
  
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• Investors Stake Tokens Ahead of Decentraland Genesis City Auction

  02-11-2017 23:11 via newsbtc.com
  Virtual real estate platform, Decentraland is about to embark on its Genesis City auction which is slated for December 2017. The decentralized community is interested in and eager to see the outcome of the process, after the record ICO sell-off of August 2017 where the company raised USD$24 million in 35 seconds. The exercise left out a lot of interested participants who still feel bullied out of the token sale by the whales in the market.
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• Credit Suisse CEO Discredits Bitcoin

  02-11-2017 23:07 via newsbtc.com
  The CEO of Zürich-based stock holding company Credit Suisse has come out in opposition to Bitcoin. For Tidjane Thiam, the cryptocurrency space needs approaching with caution and current interest levels are only high because people think it as a way to get rich quick.
  The finance exec cites anti-money laundering concerns as a major reason why banks will never take the currency seriously. Moneyweb reports Thiam’s sentiment which he expressed at a news conference on Thursday:
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  02-11-2017 22:14 via news.google.com
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• Bitcoin Price Tests $7,000 Following Flash Crash

  02-11-2017 21:35
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• SEC warns that celebrity cryptocurrency endorsements may be illegal - Ars Technica

  02-11-2017 21:31 via arstechnica.com
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  SEC warns that celebrity cryptocurrency endorsements may be illegal
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  The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a statement warning celebrities that they may be violating the law if they make paid endorsements of cryptocurrencies without disclosing the payments. Just a few months ago, there would have been no ...and more »
  
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• Monaco Cryptocurrency Debit Card Gets Visa's Approval in Singapore - The Merkle

  02-11-2017 20:52 via themerkle.com
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  Monaco Cryptocurrency Debit Card Gets Visa's Approval in Singapore
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  Any company issuing a cryptocurrency debit card will face an uphill battle these days. More specifically, there have been new restrictions imposed by both Visa and Mastercard when it comes to issuing such cards outside of the European Economic Area ...
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• India to Shut Down Domestic Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Government Panel Advises

  02-11-2017 20:47
  The decision came after Bitcoin hit record highs this week after CME Group announced plans to introduce bitcoin futures.
  
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• (+) Trade Recommendation: Litecoin

  02-11-2017 20:45
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• SportyFi Gets Support from Big Players in the Industry

  02-11-2017 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  When it comes to sports, competition isn’t just relegated to the field.  The industry as a whole is a difficult one to break into for athletes as well as for smaller investors.  One of the main reasons for this is a lack of funding and financial input.  However, SportyFi hopes to change this.
  The decentralized platform will allow these up-and-coming athletes to have their training funded to help them succeed.  This will be done through donations and with the support of
  
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• Amazon Subsidiary Registers Ethereum, Cryptocurrency Domains

  02-11-2017 20:18
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• Blockchain Promises for Esports Dreams

  02-11-2017 20:12 via newsbtc.com
  Video games have never been more popular or more captivating. Impressive new technologies and changing consumer habits have led us into a golden age of video gaming that is providing a new experience and new possibilities. One of the most compelling expressions of this is the emergence of esports, which is a beautiful combination of competition, community, betting, and entertainment.
  Sports Illustrated reported on the esports industry, and they determined that “Last year, the industry prod
  
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• Siberians Use Cryptocurrency Miners to Heat Homes - Bitcoin News (press release)

  02-11-2017 20:09 via news.bitcoin.com
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  Siberians Use Cryptocurrency Miners to Heat Homes
  Bitcoin News (press release)
  RT has reported that citizens of the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia have been using cryptocurrency mining to heat their homes. Irkutsk has attracted many cryptocurrency miners due to the city's cheap power prices. Also Read: Bitcoin ATMs On the ...and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Price Behemoth Sends Altcoin Markets in Gloomy State

  02-11-2017 19:52 via newsbtc.com
  For those holding Bitcoin it is party time, the King of crypto smashed another record today as it approached $7,000. Yesterday’s news that the world’s largest derivatives exchange group, CME Group, will be introducing a Bitcoin-based futures contract sent the currency skyward as Wall Street woke up. The hype and hysteria have done wonders for Bitcoin and its recognition and ascension to mainstream trading.
  For those holding altcoins, it is another story altogether, the BTC bull has b
  
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• Ethereum Storage Network Swarm Enters Next Test Phase

  02-11-2017 19:33
  Ethereum's decentralized storage branch, Swarm, announced its third proof-of-concept to test the privacy and scalability of the project.
  
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• Coinbase Hits 12 Million Users, Adds 100k Members in Just 24 Hours

  02-11-2017 19:19
  Earlier in August, the San Francisco startup secured a giant $100 million investment from several investors.
  
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• Pastor Sentenced to Five Years for Aiding An Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

  02-11-2017 19:16
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• Celebrity Endorsements of ICOs ‘May be Unlawful’, Says SEC

  02-11-2017 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to investors regarding initial coin offerings (ICOs) that are endorsed by celebrities. In a public statement released on the 1st November, the SEC said: “Celebrities and others are using social media networks to encourage the public to purchase stocks and other investments. These endorsements […]
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• Politician Ron Paul is Worried Big Brother is Spying on Your Bitcoin Transactions

  02-11-2017 18:18
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• Credit Suisse CEO: Bitcoin the 'Very Definition of a Bubble'

  02-11-2017 17:35
  Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has said that bitcoin is in a bubble, and interest in the cryptocurrency will soon wane.
  
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• The Slippening: Ethereum Price Falls to 7-Month Low Against Bitcoin

  02-11-2017 17:16
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• The NAU platform presents a revolutionary method for attracting clients in retail

  02-11-2017 16:37 via crypto-news.net
  The NAU platform is getting ready for it’s presale. This platform will directly connect retailers and their clients under the win-win conditions for both parties. The removal of middlemen, as well as the viral effect, will allow retailers to attract buyers in a more efficient and affordable way compared to other marketing channels. Additionally, buyers will not only receive benefits from utilizing the special offers that the platform has to provide but will also gain rewards for referring
  
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• Coinbase's GDAX Exchange Sets Out Criteria for Token Listings

  02-11-2017 16:10
  Coinbase's digital asset exchange GDAX has released a framework for how it will consider tokens for listing on its platform.
  
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• Cryptocurrency As The Long Game - Cointelegraph (Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News)

  02-11-2017 16:09 via cointelegraph.com
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  Cryptocurrency As The Long Game
  Cointelegraph (Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News)
  When we hear about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, it's usually through sensationalist articles that either declare it to be the economic savior of mankind or warn about the apocalyptic risks of not shifting away from fiat currency. The truth is that ...
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What We’re Targeting Right Now

  02-11-2017 15:50 via newsbtc.com
  In this morning’s bitcoin price watch analysis, we discussed some of the key trends we were seeing in the bitcoin price during the late session last night and into the early session this morning and opined that we would probably see some pretty substantial volatility during the session today. This was based on the idea that we had already seen a pretty substantial correction and that – as this correction matured – volume would likely be pretty heavy in both directions while pri
  
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• $194 Billion: Bitcoin Price Rally Launches Crypto Market Cap Into the Stratosphere

  02-11-2017 15:50
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• After Raising $100 Million, Status Reveals an NFC Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet - CoinJournal (blog)

  02-11-2017 15:32 via coinjournal.net
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  After Raising $100 Million, Status Reveals an NFC Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet
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  Status, an innovative project which introduced an Ethereum blockchain-based decentralized browser, with built-in chat and wallet functionality, has recently closed a $100 million funding round through the sale of its SNT tokens. Following the closure ...and more »
  
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• After Raising $100 Million, Status Reveals an NFC Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet

  02-11-2017 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Status, an innovative project which introduced an Ethereum blockchain-based decentralized browser, with built-in chat and wallet functionality, has recently closed a $100 million funding round through the sale of its SNT tokens. Following the closure of its token sale, the Status team has announced its appointment of former Google product manager, Nabil Naghdy as their […]
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• Status Has Some Big News to Share at DevCon3

  02-11-2017 15:30
  Status reveals a new COO, funding for developers, and a new hardware wallet.
  
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• Short-Term Top? Bitcoin Price Seeks Direction on Choppy Charts

  02-11-2017 15:01
  With extreme volatility evident in bitcoin's price this morning, what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency? Analysis suggests caution is advised.
  
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• Bitmain Sells 1,200 Bitcoin Miners to Nasdaq-Listed Riot Blockchain

  02-11-2017 14:54
  The total hashing power of the equipment is 9.8 Petahash for Bitcoin mining and 250,000 MH for Litecoin mining.
  
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• Zimbabwean Exchange’s Monthly Bitcoin Volume Hits $1 Million

  02-11-2017 14:53
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• Ethereum Wallet Status Pledges $1 Million for New Bug Bounty Program

  02-11-2017 14:35
  Ethereum mobile wallet startup Status announced a hardware wallet and bug bounty program during the Devcon3 conference today.
  
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• Hurricane logistic project IMMLA to close its presale on November 3

  02-11-2017 14:12 via newsbtc.com
  IMMLA completes the Pre-ICO 2.0 stage. Less than 200 ETHs remained to the close of presale.
  IMMLA is an international multimodal logistics application based on the Ethereum blockchain. IMMLA mission is a safe and convenient interaction between the cargo owner and the carrier at all stages of the cargo transportation process. The new technology will dramatically reduce the number of the personnel involved in logistics planning, information barriers and legal costs.
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• Stratumn Receives Further €1 Million from VC Backed by BNP Paribas

  02-11-2017 14:10
  This additional funding raised Stratum’s Series A funding to €8 million.
  
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• Feds say Michigan Bitcoin dealer illegally brokered cryptocurrency - MLive.com

  02-11-2017 14:05 via mlive.com
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  Feds say Michigan Bitcoin dealer illegally brokered cryptocurrency
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  A Pontiac man is facing money laundering charges after selling $56,7000 worth of Bitcoin to undercover agents over six meetings that began in August 2015, according to federal investigators. Bitcoin is the most popular among a growing number of digital ...
  
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• Cryptocurrency exchange to exclude majority of ICOs - Financial Times

  02-11-2017 14:05 via ft.com
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  Cryptocurrency exchange to exclude majority of ICOs
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  One of the most active markets for trading cryptocurrencies says it plans to list only a fraction of the hundreds of new digital coins that have been invented this year. The cautious approach to new digital assets by GDAX, a marketplace whose backers ...
  
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• Cryptocurrency Exchanges Officially Dead In China - Forbes

  02-11-2017 13:50 via forbes.com
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  Cryptocurrency Exchanges Officially Dead In China
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  I cover business and investing in emerging markets. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have breathed their last breath. (Shutterstock). Wednesday marked the last day for the ubiquitous Chinese ...and more »
  
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• This Trojan Malware Stole $160,000 in Bitcoin From Victim’s Wallets

  02-11-2017 13:47
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• Bitcoin Soars Past US$7,000 Mark

  02-11-2017 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bitcoin has surpassed the US$7,000 mark, reaching a new all-time high of around US$7,350 on Bitstamp on Thursday. The digital currency is up by over 620% this year after starting 2017 near US$1,000. At current prices, the total market capitalization is of about US$121 billion. But for Iqbal Gandham, eToro’s managing director for the UK, […]
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• ICO of Confideal Has Started! Time to contribute to success!

  02-11-2017 13:26 via newsbtc.com
  The campaign is expected to raise 70,000 ETH, which equals 21.5 million U.S. dollars as of this day. Confideal’s ICO features a generous incentive program that enables early investors to receive a 25% bonus in CDL tokens. The token generation event will last for 20 days.
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  Confideal has been working tirelessly to develop an easily to use platform that will deliver maximum value to its users. To that end, they have entered into several strategic cooperative agreement
  
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• Amazon Just Bought 3 Cryptocurrency Web Addresses and Nobody Knows Why - Fortune

  02-11-2017 13:17 via fortune.com
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  Amazon Just Bought 3 Cryptocurrency Web Addresses and Nobody Knows Why
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  What, if anything, is Amazon planning to do in the cryptocurrency space? That's the question after the cloud and retail giant was spotted registering three web domains relating to the field this week. As first reported by Domain Name Wire, on Tuesday ...
  Could Amazon Be Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency?Futurism
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• VIABET: The next Big Investment for You?

  02-11-2017 13:03 via newsbtc.com
  The lure of online gambling cannot be ignored.  What’s better than sitting in the comfort of your own home and relaxing with your favorite game, and maybe win some money in the process?  This is exactly why it’s become a $50 billion industry.  VIABET wants you to get in on the action and be a part of its innovative approach to online gambling.
  In the spirit of blockchain and the crypto-industry as a whole, the platform is decentralized and offers a cloud-based environm
  
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• Third Generation Cryptocurrency Skycoin Announces Updates - CryptoCoinsNews

  02-11-2017 13:02 via cryptocoinsnews.com
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  Third Generation Cryptocurrency Skycoin Announces Updates
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• Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Adds 18 New Currencies

  02-11-2017 13:00
  Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has announced support for an additional 18 fiat currencies, including the Russian ruble and the Singapore dollar.
  
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• Bitcoin can do a lot of Good in Nigeria if People Stay Away From Ponzi Schemes

  02-11-2017 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  We have seen Bitcoin gain traction in Nigeria in recent years. The exact reason for this burst in popularity remains unknown to this very date. There are a few Ponzi schemes accepting Bitcoin payments, which may be part of the reason. It is true a lot of Nigerians are losing money because of these get-rich-quick schemes. However, Bitcoin isn’t the main concern in this regard. Such schemes merely operate because governments and law enforcement officials let them.Nigeria is a very interestin
  
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• Newsflash: Bitcoin Price Roller Coaster Hits $7,350, Flash Crashes Below $6,800

  02-11-2017 12:51
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; A Wild Ride

  02-11-2017 12:44 via newsbtc.com
  Things are getting a little bit crazy out there in the bitcoin price world. After an immense run overnight brought price to trade in excess of the 7000, just a matter of days post-6000 break, things took a turn for the worse and price gave back a large portion of the run on a severe correction. The chart below shows how things played out but, to briefly explain, we saw price run-up to early morning, intraday highs in and around 7350 before collapsing to around 6900 in a matter of minutes.
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• All Tools in One Box

  02-11-2017 12:20
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• Great Chemistry: Rivetz and Ammbr Announce Collaboration

  02-11-2017 12:18
  Ammbr's decentralized web platform is made safer with Rivetz's DLT-based security applications.
  
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