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• Better Late than Never? Bitcoin Segwit2x Scheduled for December 28th

  26-12-2017 23:51
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  Last week, the Segwit 2x team indicated in a CCN press release that they were planning to move forward with their proposed hard fork in the coming weeks.  Now, Segwit 2x lead developer Jaap Terlouw has confirmed on the project’s website that the team will finally execute the fork on December 28th. Originally scheduled for
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• China Forex Expo 2018 is back on May 18th-19th

  26-12-2017 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  After a huge success of the 6th China Forex Expo 2017 with a massive turnout of over 6,000 potential partners and high-end clients and over 50,000 hits and 600 reviews of the live streaming of the conference, China Forex Expo 2018 is back again for all industry players to probe deeply into the Chinese forex market. The 7th China Forex Expo will be taking place on the 18th and 19th of May 2018 at Great China International Exchange Square of Shenzhen. It is a two-day event for traders, investors,
  
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• Alok Gupta, Director Of Data Science at Airbnb, Joins DenCity Advisory Board

  26-12-2017 23:24 via newsbtc.com
  In the past few articles, we talked about the people who will be joining the DenCity advisory board. Going ahead with the same trend, we are proud to announce that Alok Gupta, Director Of Data Science at Airbnb will be joining us as an advisor on the DenCity board.
  Alok has been instrumental in building the data sciences team at AirBnb which is a great factor in Airbnb becoming the $31 Billion mammoth that it is today.
  Currently, he is leading the Guest Experience Data Science Team at Airbnb whi
  
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• McAfee Advocates Long-Time “Hodlers”‎ to Stay Bullish on Bitcoin

  26-12-2017 22:18
  It’s been a wild ride for Bitcoin in December. ‎
  
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• Belarus Acknowledges Bitcoin as a Legal Currency, Legalizes ICOs

  26-12-2017 22:13
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  The government of Belarus, with the approval of its President Alexander Lukashenko, has officially acknowledged bitcoin as a legal currency and has legalized initial coin offerings (ICOs), smart contracts, and blockchain development. Tax-Free, ICO Legalized, Blockchain Industry The document approved by President Lukashenko entitled “On Digital Economy Development,” read: “The main go
  
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• Editable Blockchains? Mining Futures? 2017 Saw Crypto Patents Pile Up

  26-12-2017 22:00
  A run-down of some of the more notable crypto and blockchain patents seen in 2017.
  
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• Why This ICO Will Be Used by Hundreds of Millions of Car Owners

  26-12-2017 21:03 via newsbtc.com
  The German police have estimated that approximately every 3rd car has been subject to odometer fraud. Further, they estimate that on an average, the illegal increase of a used car’s value lays around €3000. That means that only in Germany, the yearly losses amount to almost 6 Billion Euros.
  In fact, the industry is so problematic, that Forbes mentions a few problems: Odometer fraud still cheats U.S. consumers out of $1 billion annually by exaggerating the value of used cars, and one i
  
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• Long Island Iced Tea Shares Surge 300% after Blockchain Rebrand

  26-12-2017 21:01
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  Long Island Iced Tea Corp. shares jumped close to 300 % shortly after the company rebranded itself as Long Blockchain Corp., the most recent example of a little-known microcap company gaining valuation by announcing a connection to blockchain technology. The company had a market value of about $67 million following the stock price surge. Long
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• As Crypto Popularity Soars, Traffic and Security Issues Plague Major Exchanges

  26-12-2017 21:00 via crypto-news.net
  The soaring values of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has led to millions of new investors around the world. Of the estimated twenty-one million active Bitcoin wallets, one-third have been created since August. Although celebrated by crypto advocates, this boost in crypto activity has placed tremendous strains on exchanges and related networks. Several of the largest, most active exchanges have experienced security, management, and traffic issues. Significant upgrades are thus needed to ensur
  
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• Strategist Tom Lee Boosts Bitcoin Price to $20,000 in Mid-2018

  26-12-2017 19:29
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  Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundsrat Global Advisors, the only major Wall Street strategist covering bitcoin, sees a silver lining in bitcoin’s current fallout and has raised his bitcoin price target from $11,500 to $20,000 for mid-2018,. Lee said bitcoin’s intrinsic value has increased over the last month due to the growth of new bitcoin wallets,
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• Japanese Giant Creates Bitcoin Safety Net

  26-12-2017 19:25
  Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking will use exchange transaction records to safeguard customer bitcoins.
  
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• Japanese Banking Giant Creates Bitcoin Safety Net

  26-12-2017 19:25
  Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking will use exchange transaction records to safeguard customer bitcoins.
  
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• A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018

  26-12-2017 18:30
  Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.
  
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• Nonfactual FUD: China Cannot Control Bitcoin Network by Seizing Miners

  26-12-2017 18:11
  The post Nonfactual FUD: China Cannot Control Bitcoin Network by Seizing Miners appeared first on CCN
  Recently, Stuff.co.nz, a popular New Zealand-based news publication, claimed that the Chinese government could gain control over the Bitcoin network and sabotage it by seizing miners and mining equipment based in China. The author of the report quoted by Stuff, Vladyslav Makarov, wrote: “It is obvious what this country can do to the network. [It]
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• Crypto Enthusiast Pinpoints Reddit’s Post as Evidence for ‎BCH Insider Trading

  26-12-2017 17:43
  The ‎publication titled “"Bitcoin Cash coming in the next few days."
  
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• Crypto Enthusiast Pinpoints Reddit Post as Evidence of BCH Insider Trading

  26-12-2017 17:43
  The ‎publication was called “"Bitcoin Cash coming in the next few days."
  
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• Major Bitcoin Exchange Bittrex’s Customers Have Been Unable to Withdraw For Months

  26-12-2017 17:22
  The post Major Bitcoin Exchange Bittrex’s Customers Have Been Unable to Withdraw For Months appeared first on CCN
  On various online bitcoin communities, forums, and social media platforms, clients of major US-based bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex have expressed their concerns over long-lasting withdrawal issues. Bittrex Verification Issues, Resolution Several users disclosed that withdrawal of funds on the Bittrex cryptocurrency trading platform have been delayed for many weeks
  
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• XTRADE.IO Will Streamline Cryptocurrency Markets - The Merkle

  26-12-2017 16:42
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  XTRADE.IO Will Streamline Cryptocurrency Markets
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  The old saying goes, “Numbers don't lie.” That's the mantra for cryptocurrencies this year, as blockchain powered coins have had an exceptional 2017 thus far. The total market cap is over $600 billion, tens billions of dollars worth of coins are traded ...
  
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• Should You Buy Bitcoin? Cryptocurrency Price Rebounds but Dangers Could Lie Ahead in 2018 - Newsweek

  26-12-2017 16:21
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  Should You Buy Bitcoin? Cryptocurrency Price Rebounds but Dangers Could Lie Ahead in 2018
  Newsweek
  Investors checking their phones for the latest bitcoin update may have done a double take Tuesday as the cryptocurrency rose 10 percent after having one of its worst weeks, but the token's highs and lows have some wondering whether it's time to jump ...
  Cryptocurrency's worrying boomThe Japan Times
  Expert: Cryptocurrency might not be get-rich-quick scheme for average citizenNorthwest Hera
  
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• Bitcoin Price Recovers to $15,000 in Boxing Day Rally

  26-12-2017 16:13
  The post Bitcoin Price Recovers to $15,000 in Boxing Day Rally appeared first on CCN
  The bitcoin price recovered to $15,000 during a Boxing Day rally that restored some semblance of stability to the markets following a month of extraordinary volatility. In a break from the recent trend, no top 10-cryptocurrency moved more than 10 percent against the dollar, and just three moved more than five percent. Altogether, the cryptocurrency
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• DASH and Litecoin Analysis December 27, 2017

  26-12-2017 16:07 via newsbtc.com
  DASH/USDDASH continues to be very noisy during the trading session on Tuesday, as the $1200 level offers resistance. We are getting close to the overbought part of the stochastic oscillator on the 4 hour chart, so perhaps more sideways action is to be expected. I also recognize that the $1000 level underneath is massively supportive, so we may retest that area to find more buyers. If we break above $1200 though, that could be a very bullish sign.
   
  LTC/USDLitecoin continues to go sideways a
  
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• Ethereum Analysis December 27, 2017

  26-12-2017 16:01 via newsbtc.com
  ETH/USDEthereum rose slightly against the US dollar during the trading session on Tuesday, as we continue to grind higher. However, the $760 level has offered resistance again, so it remains to be seen whether we can hang onto these gains. For what it’s worth, the stochastic oscillator has crossed over in the overbought condition on the 4-hour chart, so we may need to pull back a little bit to build up enough momentum to break out to the upside. Volume is almost nonexistent.
   
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• The Death of the ICO (And 4 Other 2018 Predictions)

  26-12-2017 15:55
  The year of interoperability? Or enterprise digital asset adoption? Both futures might be on the table for 2018, according to Ripple's CTO.
  
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• Bitcoin Analysis December 27, 2017

  26-12-2017 15:55 via newsbtc.com
  BTC/USDBitcoin rallied a bit during the trading session on Tuesday, reaching towards the vital 16,000 level. If we can break above there, then I might be convinced that we are going to revisit the highs. However, this was done on extraordinarily light volume, and that does give me a bit of concern. Because of this, you should be very cautious about this market, as we could just as easily rollover. One thing that I cannot help but notice is that most of the strong volume is on red candles.
   
  
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• TenX Founder Julian Hosp Says Bitcoin Price Could Reach $60,000 in 2018

  26-12-2017 15:32
  As the Bitcoin frenzy gains momentum, speculation surrounding the digital currency intensifies.
  
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• Bitcoin Crash Could Drag down Stock Prices: Wells Fargo Executive

  26-12-2017 15:12
  The post Bitcoin Crash Could Drag down Stock Prices: Wells Fargo Executive appeared first on CCNIf the alleged Bitcoin bubble bursts, it could affect the stock market as well, according to Wells Fargo.
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• Wells Fargo: Cryptocurrency Crash Could Spill Over into Stock Market - Finance Magnates

  26-12-2017 14:43
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  Wells Fargo: Cryptocurrency Crash Could Spill Over into Stock Market
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  Wells Fargo believes that the Bitcoin implosion could affect the stock market, according to CNBC. Learn how to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum safely with our simple guide! Christopher Harvey, head of equity strategy at the , said in an interview with CNBC ...and more »
  
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• Wells Fargo: Cryptocurrency Crash Could Spill Over into Stock Market

  26-12-2017 14:43
  Wells Fargo head of equities comments on cryptocurrency in interview with CNBC.
  
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• Belarus Legalises Cryptocurrencies to Lure Foreign Investment

  26-12-2017 14:42 via newsbtc.com
  When most people think about high-tech innovation, the former Soviet bloc is probably one of the last places on Earth that springs to mind. However, Belarus is making efforts to change that. Thanks to a progressive piece of legislation that was signed into law last Thursday, President Alexander Lukashenko is hoping that the brightest minds and most innovative companies from the fintech and blockchain space will choose to call his nation home.
  The law legalises cryptocurrency transactions amongst
  
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• Futures Effect? Bitcoin Price Surges 10% in Rebound to $15,000

  26-12-2017 14:18
  The post Futures Effect? Bitcoin Price Surges 10% in Rebound to $15,000 appeared first on CCN
  Earlier today, on December 26, bitcoin price surged by more than 10 percent and entered the $15,000 region for the first time this week. The recent price surge of bitcoin follows a major correction which occurred on December 23 and 24, which led to a sudden drop in the price of bitcoin to $11,500. However,
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• NetworkNewsAudio – Editorial Coverage: Blockchain-Powered Cryptocurrency Revolution Boosts Early Adopters - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  26-12-2017 14:02
  NetworkNewsAudio – Editorial Coverage: Blockchain-Powered Cryptocurrency Revolution Boosts Early Adopters
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  NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NetworkNewsWire -- NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company that delivers a new generation of social communication solutions for business, today announces the audio ...and more »
  
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• Tron Includes Senior Developer from Alibaba in the Team

  26-12-2017 13:37
  Tron token surged 1750 percent in December, becoming the 19th largest coin.
  
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• Bitcoin Users, Exchanges are Ripe Targets for Criminals, Warns Cybersecurity Researcher

  26-12-2017 13:31
  The post Bitcoin Users, Exchanges are Ripe Targets for Criminals, Warns Cybersecurity Researcher appeared first on CCN
  Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting bitcoin users and cryptocurrency exchanges alongside companies stocking up on bitcoin for ransom payments, a cybersecurity expert reveals.
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• Belarus Legalizes Cryptocurrency Transactions To Boost Foreign Investment - PYMNTS.com

  26-12-2017 13:16
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  Belarus Legalizes Cryptocurrency Transactions To Boost Foreign Investment
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  Belarus has legalized cryptocurrency transactions in an attempt to boost private sector growth and foreign investment. According to Reuters, President Alexander Lukashenko signed the decree on Thursday (Dec. 21). While bitcoin plummeted to below $11 ...
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• Reign Sapphire Corp. to Launch ReignCoins - Reign's ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  26-12-2017 13:01
  Reign Sapphire Corp. to Launch ReignCoins - Reign's ...
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  LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reign Sapphire Corp. (OTCQB: RGNP) ("Reign" or the "Company"), a direct-to-consumer, custom and branded jewelry company with jewelry sales, jewelry technology, and blockchain divisions, today announced ...and more »
  
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• Hackers are spreading cryptocurrency mining malware through Facebook Messenger - TechSpot

  26-12-2017 12:22
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  Hackers are spreading cryptocurrency mining malware through Facebook Messenger
  TechSpot
  Either by choice or through hacks, drive-by cryptomining is becoming popular. The increasing price of cryptocurrencies has seen more websites surreptitiously mine Monero using visitors' CPUs. But a newly discovered mining malware is even more malicious ...
  Digmine Cryptocurrency Mining malware spreads through Facebook Messenger: Trend MicroThe Indian Express
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• The ‘Digital Shekel’: Israel is Working on a State Cryptocurrency

  26-12-2017 12:14
  The post The ‘Digital Shekel’: Israel is Working on a State Cryptocurrency appeared first on CCN
  Israeli authorities are reportedly considering issuing a cryptocurrency that would be identical in value to the shekel, Israel’s fiat currency. Both Israel’s financial ministry and the central bank are exploring the possibility of issuing a national digital currency titled the ‘digital shekel’, the Jerusalem Post reports. Regulators have been considering the legal
  
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• New US Tax Law Closes Loophole for Cryptocurrencies

  26-12-2017 12:07
  Unlike physical assets, investors can no longer exchange cryptocurrencies to avoid taxes.
  
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• Waves Expands Operations with Offices in Amsterdam and Moscow

  26-12-2017 12:02
  Thanks in part to its partnership with Primalbase, Waves plans to branch out to new locations during 2018.
  
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• Is Bitcoin Back? Cryptocurrency Passes $15,000 as Rebound ... - Bloomberg

  26-12-2017 12:01
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  Is Bitcoin Back? Cryptocurrency Passes $15,000 as Rebound ...
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  Bitcoin rallied past $15,000 on Tuesday as traders of the world's biggest digital currency sought to draw a line under its roller coaster five-day slump. The tokens rose 12 percent to $15,395 as of 1:19 p.m. in London, the biggest gain on a closing ...
  Is Bitcoin Back? Cryptocurrency Passes $16,000 as Rebound BeginsYahoo Financeall 2 news articles »
  
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• Analyst Calls 30% Bitcoin Correction “Very Healthy”

  26-12-2017 11:56
  "If anyone says that Bitcoin is trading on pure speculation, they haven’t done their work.”
  
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• Bitcoin price - live updates: Cryptocurrency value rising again after dramatic slump - The Independent

  26-12-2017 11:45
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  Bitcoin price - live updates: Cryptocurrency value rising again after dramatic slump
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  The value of the digital currency is expected to fluctuate wildly. This article is being regularly updated with the latest changes. Popular videos · Israeli politician abuses Palestinians visiting relatives in prison · Lewis Hamilton tells nephew 'boys ...
  
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• Get Ready for Globcoin’s Token Sale!

  26-12-2017 11:16
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• Marloes Pomp, Head of Blockchain Projects for Dutch Government Joins the DenCity’s Advisory Board

  26-12-2017 10:44
  The post Marloes Pomp, Head of Blockchain Projects for Dutch Government Joins the DenCity’s Advisory Board appeared first on CCN
  This is a submitted sponsored story. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the content below. Along with Marloes, two others prominent personalities join the advisory board In our previous article, we introduced you to the first four members of the advisory board, a
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• Korea’s Central Bank Urged to “Seriously Consider” Issuing Fiat Cryptocurrency

  26-12-2017 10:44
  The post Korea’s Central Bank Urged to “Seriously Consider” Issuing Fiat Cryptocurrency appeared first on CCN
  A senior researcher at the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) has called on the central bank to issue digitized tokens of the fiat won as a cryptocurrency over a blockchain. Lee Dae-ki, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF), has suggested that the Bank of Korea (BOK) should “seriously consider” issuing digital
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• invest.com Co-Founder Ophir Gertner Joins NKOR’s Advisory Board

  26-12-2017 10:16
  NKOR is on its way to announce an ICO.
  
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• Opera 50 Beta RC Brings Cryptocurrency Mining Protection, VR360 ... - NDTV

  26-12-2017 09:38
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  Opera 50 Beta RC Brings Cryptocurrency Mining Protection, VR360 ...
  NDTV
  Opera has started the rollout of its latest build 50 beta RC. Release Candidate (RC) signifies a beta version that is set to be upgraded to stable build if no additional bugs arise in the testing process. The new update offers an cryptocurrency mining ...
  Opera 50 web browser will offer anti-Bitcoin cryptocurrency mining ...BetaNewsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Analyst: Bitcoin Price Could Surpass $60,000 in 2018, Short-Term Momentum Gained

  26-12-2017 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  Over the past 24 hours, the bitcoin price has regained momentum after two major corrections, recovering to $15,000 across all major bitcoin markets including the US and Japan.
  In South Korea, the demand for bitcoin still remains significantly high, as it is being traded with a $4,000 premium at a price of $19,000.
  $60,000 Mid-Term Target
  Julian Hosp, the founder of TenX, a popular cryptocurrency visa debit card service provider and cryptocurrency analyst, stated that the price of bitcoin will li
  
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• Bitcoin is not about the price, it is about a better society

  26-12-2017 08:45 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin is not about the price, it is about a better society – a friendly reminder from the Bitcoin Queen of Switzerland
  A lot of people have asked me about Bitcoin recently. Here I would like to share with you my very personal and probably highly subjective view.The first time I bought Bitcoin was back in 2013. It was because I came across something intriguing, something that was making no sense from the point of view of classical monetary theory.
  As the government of Cyprus announce
  
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• No digital hangover for revolutionary altcoins

  26-12-2017 08:41 via newsbtc.com
  Many of the bigger cryptos have been relatively flat over the festive period with little movement from the top five. Bitcoin has been hovering around the $14,000 level since December 23 and has only made slight upward movement during the Asian trading session today. Ethereum has been in a similar sideways channel around the $720 level for the same period and Litecoin has been stuck at $275 since the 24th. Bitcoin Cash moved up $200 to rest at its current level of $3,000.
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