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• FinTech Will Change More in the Next 5 Years Than the Last 30, Says PayPal CEO

  07-11-2017 23:27
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• UPS Eyes Paperless Shift With Blockchain Consortium Entry

  07-11-2017 22:45
  Global shipping giant UPS has become the latest member of a blockchain consortium focused on the trucking and shipping industry.
  
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• Latium Offers a New Frontier in Task Management

  07-11-2017 21:29 via newsbtc.com
  Whether you’re starting your own business or launching a new event, there are always things to be done.  Creating to-do or task lists are essential in making sure that everything is ready and completed.  The other important factor is making sure that you have the right people doing the right jobs.  However, in today’s fast-paced world, finding the right people can be tricky, and time-consuming.  That’s where Latium comes in.
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• Deutsche Bank: ‘End of Fiat Money’ May Be Near

  07-11-2017 21:07
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• Russia eyes cryptocurrency dominance - CNNMoney

  07-11-2017 21:04 via money.cnn.com
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  Russia eyes cryptocurrency dominance
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  In a former Soviet car factory in the southeast of Moscow, the scene is like one out of a science fiction movie. Tall shelves are stacked with computer processors jutting out into the middle of the space, spewing gusts of hot air. If you've ever ...
  Cryptocurrency Market Cap Surpasses $200 BillionInvestopedia (blog)
  4 Ways Entrepreneurs Are Taking Cryptocurrency MainstreamEntrepreneur
  Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap Breaks New RecordsPR New
  
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• Mixed Mining Arts? UFC Website Removes Malicious Crypto Code

  07-11-2017 21:00
  It's the latest large site seen to be running up site visitors CPU to crank out cryptocurrency.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What We Are Looking At Tonight

  07-11-2017 20:22 via newsbtc.com
  That’s another day complete in our bitcoin price trading efforts and – once again – we’ve had a pretty volatile day as far as price is concerned. Things are moving at pace now based on a variety of fundamental inputs and – as more and more of these inputs become relevant – expectations are that increased volume will translate to a parallel increase volume and – by proxy – momentum.
  Momentum can be a good thing, of course, especially as far as our b
  
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• The NetCents Coin, A Better Cryptocurrency for Day-to-day Transactions

  07-11-2017 20:17 via newsbtc.com
  Today’s market is flooded with cryptocurrencies, thanks to the ease of creating them and the rise in the number of ICOs organized by projects, both big and small. However, not all of these new tokens solve the issues revolving around the use of digital currencies for everyday transactions. And then, there is always the issue of volatility which is hindering its widespread adoption.
  NetCents Technology Inc., a next-generation payment processor supporting both fiat and cryptocurrency payment
  
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• Allianz Unveils Blockchain Prototype for Self-Insurance Products

  07-11-2017 20:00
  Global insurer Allianz has unveiled a new blockchain prototype focused on "captive" insurance policies.
  
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• ‘Buy Bitcoin’ Overtakes “Buy Gold” as Private Gold Trading Declines in October

  07-11-2017 19:11
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• What Björk's Cryptocurrency-Paired Album Means For The Music Industry - Forbes

  07-11-2017 19:00 via forbes.com
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  What Björk's Cryptocurrency-Paired Album Means For The Music Industry
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  I cover the human side of VR/AR, Blockchain, Startups, and Media. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Blockchain is making its way into the music industry. This might be the watershed moment. A few days ago, futurist-artist Björk ...
  Bjork's new album Utopia will come with cryptocurrencyThe Verge
  Pop Star Bjork to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for New AlbumCoinDesk
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• CME Group's Leo Melamed: We'll 'Tame' Bitcoin

  07-11-2017 19:00
  CME Group Chairman Emeritus Leo Melamed said he believes in the future of bitcoin and expects major investment in his company's futures contracts.
  
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• (+) Trading the News in Cryptocurrencies

  07-11-2017 19:00
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• Ethereum Client Bug Freezes User Funds as Fallout Remains Uncertain

  07-11-2017 17:55
  An unknown amount of user funds on the ethereum network have been frozen due to a code issue with the Parity wallet software.
  
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• $8,000: Goldman Sachs’ Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Gains

  07-11-2017 17:46
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• New Blockchain Service Changes Online Hotel Booking Market

  07-11-2017 17:37 via newsbtc.com
  Many of us go traveling or on a business trip to another country every year, booking accommodation on Booking.com, Agoda.com or Airbnb.com. There are several hundred such platforms around the world. They allow saving time on seeking a hotel, apartment, or flat as well as to save money by booking a room at a discount. All of them are similar, and in most cases, they are able to stand out against the background of others only at the expense of a huge advertising budget. Tetarise is the first block
  
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• Bittrex on SegWit2x: Bitcoin Will Remain as BTC, Market Will Decide

  07-11-2017 16:25
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• Cryptocurrency Pioneer Sees a 'Total Bubble.' Just in a Good Way - Bloomberg

  07-11-2017 15:50 via bloomberg.com
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  Cryptocurrency Pioneer Sees a 'Total Bubble.' Just in a Good Way
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  Cryptocurrency pioneer Joseph Lubin said the market is “totally a bubble” -- insisting that's a healthy signal. “This is the good kind of bubble that occurs when a profound technology emerges and can't build out its infrastructure fast enough for all ...and more »
  
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• Have Parity Wallet Users Just Lost $300 Million Worth of Ethereum?

  07-11-2017 15:35
  Currently no funds can be moved out of the affected Parity multi-sig wallets.
  
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• Russian Official: Blockchain Will 'Seriously Change' Tourism Industry

  07-11-2017 15:30
  The head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Tourism has predicted that blockchain technology will "seriously change" the country's tourism industry.
  
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• Will SegWit2x Lead to Major Bitcoin Price Decline by End of November?

  07-11-2017 15:20
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• FinCEN Cryptocurrency Practices Attract Attention of US Treasury

  07-11-2017 15:04
  US Treasury is to audit FinCEN and assess its cryptocurrency policy.
  
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• Short-Lived Rebound? Bitcoin Struggles to Retake $7,200

  07-11-2017 14:30
  Bitcoin prices dropped to a four-day low below $6,950 yesterday before regaining some poise. So has the pullback run out of steam?
  
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• “A Very Important Step in Bitcoin’s History”: CME Pioneer Heralds New Asset Class

  07-11-2017 14:25
  The founder of financial futures and former chairman of the CME Group is bullish on bitcoin.
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• Something is Not Right About BitConnect

  07-11-2017 14:20
  Buterin called out BitConnect's scheme, followed by a massive dip in the coin’s market cap.
  
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• Why All Existing Messengers Except e-Chat Are Out-Dated

  07-11-2017 14:13 via newsbtc.com
  Everybody has a clear understanding of how the next-generation messenger should look like as has seen the dubious principles of which the leaders of the sector work under in these days. Simply stated, each person is using between 5 to 7 apps at the least, just proves that there isn’t one unique enough that could serve the requirements of all clients. The research is done on the leading messenger apps such as Skype, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Hangouts, Line, and e-Chat.
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• Bitcoin2X is Just Around the Corner: What You Should Know

  07-11-2017 14:02
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• Japanese Cryptocurrency Startup Tech Bureau Raises Funding To Expand Business

  07-11-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tech Bureau, a Japanese fintech and cryptocurrency company from Japan, has raised US$767,500 from Shinsei Bank and OKWave to expand business and increase headcount. The investment brings its total amount of funding raised to over US$22 million. Tech Bureau is the developer of mijin, a private blockchain software built on NEM, as well as Japanese […]
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• IBM Plans to Utilize Blockchain for Marijuana Distribution in Canada

  07-11-2017 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  Canada is preparing for a country-wide legalization of marijuana next year and the provinces are scrambling for ideas on how to shift all of that herb. According to local press reports, there are plans to make non-medical cannabis legal by July 2018. Enter tech giant IBM who proposed using the blockchain to facilitate the Mary Jo market.
  The company is consulting with British Columbia as the state gears up for the production and distribution of cannabis. Blockchain was recommended to ensure
  
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• 11:FS Backs Off $50 Million Blockchain for Banking Fund

  07-11-2017 14:00
  An emerging fintech consulting firm has revealed that it shuttered a fund aimed at raising money for enterprise blockchain startups.
  
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• VanEck’s MVIS Partners CryptoCompare to Offer Crypto Asset Indices

  07-11-2017 13:40
  The Digital Assets 10 Index components are: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, DASH, Monero, Ethereum Classic, NEO and IOTA.
  
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• ‘Crucial’ to Issue Central Bank Cryptocurrency ASAP, Says PBoC Research Lead

  07-11-2017 13:13
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• Thai Bank Taps IBM for Contract Management Blockchain Pilot

  07-11-2017 13:00
  Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya and IBM have completed a blockchain pilot aimed to streamline the contract management process.
  
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• Goldman Sachs Believes Bitcoin Price Will Hit $7,900 in Short-Term

  07-11-2017 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  Sheba Jafari, vice president at Goldman Sachs FICC Market Strats team, believes the bitcoin price will surpass the $7,900 mark in the short-term.
  “The market has shown evidence of an impulsive rally since breaking above 6,044. Next in focus [$]7,941. Might consolidate there before continuing higher,” said Jafari.
  $7,941, a Realistic Target?
  Jafari’s bitcoin price trend analysis and the prediction were criticized by the bitcoin community for its specificity. Most traders, invest
  
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• Coinjar Will Only Support One Kind of Bitcoin Until January 2018

  07-11-2017 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin service providers are officially declaring their stance on SegWit2x. This upcoming hard fork may prove to be a rather disruptive force. No one knows for sure how things will play out in less than two weeks from today. CoinJar has clarified its position on this fork. The company will only support one form of Bitcoin for now. That situation may change come January 2018, depending on how the ecosystem looks then.
  It is evident services such as CoinJar are in an awkward position right now. W
  
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• India’s Central Bank isn’t Adopting Bitcoin for Payments or Settlements

  07-11-2017 12:00
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• A More Equitable ICO? Why Blockstack Said No to a Token Pre-Sale

  07-11-2017 12:00
  Disappointed in the way ICOs are often handled, and needing wide distribution, Blockstack has dropped the pre-sale for its upcoming token launch.
  
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• How Crypto Can Change the Life Insurance Market

  07-11-2017 11:50
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• China and Australia Unite in Fintech Pact, Despite ICO Differences

  07-11-2017 11:12
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• India’s First Major Blockchain Project and maiden Token Sale ends in few hours

  07-11-2017 11:08 via newsbtc.com
  It’s no less than a miracle for an organisation to grow to an extend Indicoin has, in such a short span. People have open heartedly welcomed this noble project globally, as a result of which, over 96% Tokens have already been sold in a time which has proven to be extremely non conducive for ICO’s in general.
  Indicoin plans to develop a platform where monetary benefits will be given for accomplishing task that benefits the society. During their ICO, Indicoin launched Indi Clean and Gr
  
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• Malaysia's Securities Watchdog Plans Cryptocurrency Regulations

  07-11-2017 11:00
  Securities Commission Malaysia has revealed it is planning a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, as well as a DLT pilot.
  
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• Argentina’s Largest Trading Platform Plans to offer Bitcoin Futures

  07-11-2017 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  Futures trading has become incredibly popular in the Bitcoin world. Speculators still get exposed to price volatility without buying Bitcoin itself. So far, the number of platforms trading said Bitcoin futures is still relatively small. Argentina will get its own platform to focus on cryptocurrencies moving forward. Mercado de Termino de Rosario sees a lot of merit in BTC trading and speculation right now.
  It is remarkable to see how Bitcoin has evolved in Argentina. It is another one of those S
  
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• Affiliate Group Investoo Acquires German Cryptocurrency Portal Bitcoinmag.de

  07-11-2017 10:35
  The company has previously acquired several businesses in 2017, including invezz.com and 100forexbrokers.com.
  
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• Nepal Police Arrest Two Bitcoin Exchange Operators in Crackdown

  07-11-2017 10:07
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• How to Stop Worrying and Love the Fork

  07-11-2017 10:00
  It's going to be a stressful month for bitcoin, but in the big picture, breakups can be healthy for the ecosystem – and possibly for society.
  
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• UFC Accused of Secretly Mining Cryptocurrency on Viewers’ Devices

  07-11-2017 09:37
  Users of UFC Fight Pass report that the video streaming service is running a mining script without their consent.
  
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• (+) Asian Market Update: Cryptocurrencies Trade Higher, Asian Stocks Up

  07-11-2017 09:23
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• One of the Few: Birdchain ICO Is Focused on Real World

  07-11-2017 09:02
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• Ripple Price Technical Analysis – XRP/USD Struggles to Break $0.2050

  07-11-2017 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key Highlights
  Ripple price is struggling to move above the $0.2050 resistance against the US Dollar.
  There is a new bearish trend line forming with current resistance at $0.2040 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The price might continue to trade in a range with support at $0.1975 and resistance at $0.2040.
  Ripple price is trading in a tiny range against the US Dollar and Bitcoin. XRP/USD has to settle above the $0.2050 level to break barriers in the near term.
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• Oracles Network Introduces First Scalable Public Blockchain with Proof-of-Authority Consensus; Announces $25M Initial Coin Offering Starting in Q4

  07-11-2017 08:57
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