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• Bitcoin Poses No Threat to Dollar, Federal Reserve Official Says

  16-01-2018 23:01
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  Bitcoin, whose ballooning market cap reached above $325 billion a month ago, is not a worthy opponent for fiat money, says Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari. In fact, no single cryptocurrency could give the US dollar a run for its money, so to speak. Instead, they are more likely to tussle with one another as they
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• The SEC Clarifies its Position on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

  16-01-2018 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to clarify its stance on both ICOs and the cryptocurrency market in general. Many in the cryptocurrency community view an SEC crackdown on activities within the sector as being something of an inevitability. However, judging by the Commission’s recent public statement, there may actually be little to fear.
  Investor ProtectionThe SEC states its mission as being to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, an
  
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• Smile-Expo to Organize Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference Thailand in Bangkok

  16-01-2018 22:55 via newsbtc.com
  March 6, 2018, Bangkok will host a major international conference dedicated to blockchain, cryptocurrencies and ICOs – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Thailand.
  The conference is aimed at cryptocurrency investors, blockchain startup representatives, developers, marketing specialists, lawmakers, lawyers, financial experts and advisors engaged in the cryptocurrency and ICO sector.
  Participants will discover the current condition of the cryptocurrency market, blockchain trends, ICO a
  
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• Beijing Employee Arrested for Stealing 100 Bitcoins from His Own Company

  16-01-2018 22:30
  A system administrator identified as 'Zhongmou' was taken into custody by police on January 2nd.
  
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• Venezuelan President Calls on 11 Countries to Adopt State Cryptocurrency Petro

  16-01-2018 22:03
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  Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro has called on members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of America (ALBA) to support the petro, Venezuela’s state-sponsored cryptocurrency.   The alliance–which consists of Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Granada and Venezu
  
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• Octoin Project to Release Its Own OctoinCoin in February

  16-01-2018 21:58 via newsbtc.com
  Octoin project is happy to announce the release its own cryptocurrency OctoinCoin! The release is planned for the beginning of February 2018.
  Our Team has done really hard work so that the product that we present to the market would be really outstanding. OctoinCoin (OCC) has got many advantages which differentiate it from the rest of cryptocurrencies. Three wales, which OCC is based on are the security, speed, and convenience.
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• All aboard the new era for poker! CoinPoker’s ICO Launches on Friday

  16-01-2018 20:59 via newsbtc.com
  Two Thirds of CHP already reserved with 30,000 + unique users and 4,000+ unique daily players already using site.
  CoinPoker.com are launching their eagerly awaited ICO this Friday with only one-third of its allocation left for sale – two-thirds of CHP (chips) tokens already reserved for sale via the priority whitelist!
  CoinPoker is a cryptocurrency based online poker room using blockchain technology to provide a transparent, secure, and accessible platform and is going to of
  
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• Dallas Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin ‘Next Season,’ Says Owner Mark Cuban

  16-01-2018 20:43
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  Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said that the NBA team will accept bitcoin beginning next year. Dallas Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin ‘Next Season’ The billionaire entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor made the announcement on Twitter, responding to a question from a fan who asked when he would be able to use bitcoin to buy tickets
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• When Blockchain Saves Customer Reviews, All of E-commerce Will Prosper

  16-01-2018 20:35 via newsbtc.com
  In the climate of click bait, unreliable journalists and “fake news,” it’s something of an unspoken rule that any you should take any opinion with a pinch of salt.
  Professional review writing industries, as well as aggregates, have arguably been irrevocably tainted by financial interests. They are, after all, companies and as such have been formed with requirements (if not objectives) of creating opportunities for revenue generation: to pay the staff, cover overhead investments
  
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• (+) Fears of Regulatory Crackdown Flush $190 Billion Out of Crypto Market

  16-01-2018 19:17
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• China to Restrict Cryptocurrency OTC Trading and Mining, No Definite Plans Yet

  16-01-2018 19:08
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  According to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg and Reuters, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) vice governor Pan Gongsheng has encouraged the government to enforce a complete ban on cryptocurrency trading. Far-Fetched to Claim China Triggered Market Correction Last year, the Chinese government banned cryptocurrency exchanges from operating, closing down Huobi, BTCC, OKCoin, and
  
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• Sharpe Capital’s Investment Fund Generates 85% ROI In First Month

  16-01-2018 18:46 via newsbtc.com
  Fund distributions equal to 40% of the fund’s profit, totaling $105,000.
  January 14, 2018 (Hong Kong, China) – Sharpe Capital is a blockchain based platform committed to building a decentralized investment ecosystem. Their focus is on helping both retail traders and institutional investors better understand traditional and crypto financial markets. The Sharpe Platform crowdsources market sentiment on traditional equity and blockchain assets. Users receive Ethereum service fee payment
  
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• Most of the World's Biggest Cryptocurrencies Are Down Today

  16-01-2018 18:36
  It's been a day of major losses so far across the cryptocurrency markets, with the top 20 all in the red and a big chunk knocked off the total value.
  
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• Bitcoin Price to Hit $100,000 in 2018, Predicts Saxo Bank Analyst

  16-01-2018 18:05
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  An analyst at Saxo Bank said that he believes the bitcoin price could reach $100,000 in 2018 due to increased interest from institutional investors. Institutional Investors Could Bid Bitcoin Price Up to $100,000 Kay Van-Petersen made waves in Dec. 2016 when he predicted that the bitcoin price could reach as high as $2,000 in 2017,
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• Telegram bot developers headed the new crypto trend

  16-01-2018 17:51 via newsbtc.com
  Rumors for the Telegram to run its ICO are being discussed almost for a half a year without any official announcement. At the same time a team of enthusiasts developing bots for Telegram platform called “Chatrobotic” already created the new hype around simple idea of fighting crypto tokens.
  The game called Fishbank had managed to collect more than 125 000 registrations for its Alpha Launch and 2 000 active community members across all the messengers (Telegram groups in seve
  
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• WELL Awarded the Best of the Best at WCEF Crypto Hackathon

  16-01-2018 17:21 via newsbtc.com
  WELL contributed tokens as part of the prize for the winners at the World Crypto Economic Forum’s (WCEF) Crypto Hackathon that took place this weekend, January 13th and 14th, in San Francisco. WELL was one of the sponsors of the event. The CEO and founder of WELL, Ildar Fazulyanov, was also on the judges panel for the Hackathon.
  “WCEF Crypto Hackathon gives a unique chance for people to meet each other. We, the WELL team, were really glad to sponsor it and to support such great minds
  
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• Metropolitan Bank Denies Policy Change on Crypto Wire Transfers

  16-01-2018 17:20
  Metropolitan Bank released a statement stating that it had a "long-standing policy" barring crypto-related wire transfers outside the U.S.
  
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• ‘Monsieur Bitcoin’ to Head France’s Cryptocurrency Regulation Task Force

  16-01-2018 17:07
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  France’s economy minister has established a task force to examine the risks that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies present to the economy and propose regulatory guidelines that will mitigate these threats. On Monday, economy minister Bruno Le Maire announced that his department had created a cryptocurrency task force that will be chaired by a former central
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• Mark Cuban: Dallas Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin, Ether 'Next Season'

  16-01-2018 16:50
  The Dallas Mavericks will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments during their next season, according to owner and investor Mark Cuban.
  
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• Horizon Launches Cryptocurrency Trading Through Multi-‎‎Exchange Gateway

  16-01-2018 16:43
  Horizon’s native gateway connects the main cryptocurrency exchanges, ‎including ‎Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitfinex and GDAX‎.
  
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• Ripple Price Drops to 2.5-Week Low, Eyes Sideways Trading

  16-01-2018 16:00
  Ripple's XRP token fell to a 2.5-week low today, and is looking at a more or less sideways movement in the short-term, chart analysis suggests.
  
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• Vitalik Buterin Leaves China-Based VC to Focus on Ethereum Development

  16-01-2018 15:48
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  Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has left China-based venture capital firm Fenbushi Capital according to TechCrunch, to focus on the development of Ethereum. Focusing on Ethereum Buterin announced that he has stepped down from his role as a general partner of Fenbushi Capital, which has been one of the most active investors in the
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• Russia, Norway and Japan Have Embraced Bitcoin in 2017

  16-01-2018 15:29 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin, which was first launched in January 2009 has surpassed all expectations in 2017. Its value started the year on shaky ground, going up and down on a daily basis. But for a few months, the price has been making headline news as it rose well above what anyone predicted. No one could have foreseen the price of Bitcoin would reach $20,000 in less than 12 months, and all estimates made earlier in the year were for half this amount.
  In 2009, one could buy 5,000 Bitcoin for $27 and will ha
  
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• Alibaba Launches Crypto Mining Business in China

  16-01-2018 15:27
  The timing of this launch is very interesting, coming as the Chinese authorities are set to curb the crypto mining business.
  
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• DASH and Litecoin Analysis January 17, 2018

  16-01-2018 15:18 via newsbtc.com
  DASH/USDDASH continues to be a bit of a grinder, dropping down towards the $800 level. The volume has been picking up, but on the 4-hour chart we had formed a massive hammer. The hammer is a positive sign, but we must break above that candle to start buying, meaning we need to clear the $850 level. Quite frankly, it’s probably a better idea to let the markets stabilize for 24 hours before putting money to work.
   
  LTC/USDLitecoin markets have rolled over again, reaching down below the
  
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• Ethereum Analysis January 17, 2018, Technical Analysis

  16-01-2018 15:06 via newsbtc.com
  ETH/USDCrypto currencies are getting pummeled during the trading session on Tuesday again, as Ethereum has reached down to test the $1000 level. If we break down below this level, that will bring in fresh selling, and probably free the market to go down to the $850 level. Alternately, if we can bounce a break above $1200, that is a bullish sign.
   
  ETH/BTCEthereum has drifted sideways against Bitcoin, but quite frankly with both currencies looking very susceptible to selling, it makes sense
  
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• Analysis: Cryptocurrency Investors See Red – Should We Be Worried?

  16-01-2018 15:03
  Bitcoin is down by 14%, Ethereum by 21%, and Ripple by almost 30%... is the bubble finally bursting?
  
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• Bitcoin Price Tumbles as China’s Central Bank Tightens the Noose on Cryptocurrency Traders

  16-01-2018 14:52
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  China’s government dealt the cryptocurrency markets a severe blow on Tuesday, as multiple outlets reported that the central bank officials plan to block residents from accessing foreign cryptocurrency trading exchanges. The news took the wind out of the market’s sails, and led by the bitcoin price, every top 100-cryptocurrency lost value against the US dolla
  
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• $400,000 Worth of Stellar Lumens Stolen Through DNS Attack

  16-01-2018 14:48
  The funds were stolen from user accounts - the team is investigating the matter.
  
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• B2C2 Appoints Goldman Sachs FX Executive as Japan CEO

  16-01-2018 14:42
  With this appointment, the liquidity provider is aiming to expand its international business.
  
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• France Appoints ‘Mission Leader’ to Regulate Cryptocurrencies

  16-01-2018 14:39
  The appointee, Jean-Pierre Landau, is known for his dislike of Bitcoin.
  
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• France Creates Working Group for Cryptocurrency Regulation

  16-01-2018 14:30
  The French minister of the economy has announced the creation of a working group to develop cryptocurrency regulations.
  
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• Darenta Is Moving to Disrupt the Car Sharing Industry

  16-01-2018 14:27
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• Blockchain Platforms Empowering Investors in the Gaming Industry

  16-01-2018 14:20
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• Blockchain Heavyweight David Drake and Banking Executive Ilya Zibarev Join Connectius

  16-01-2018 14:02
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• Genesis Mining Adds BCH as a new Payment Option for Cloud Mining Contracts

  16-01-2018 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  Finding a reliable cloud mining service provider is not an easy feat. A lot of companies are shady or stop paying out after a while. Genesis Mining has been around for several years now, and they continue to provide a reliable service0. Although not everyone is a big fan of this service, cryptocurrency mining is always unpredictable. One thing is certain: the company plans to integrate Bitcoin Cash payments. An interesting decision, although one that makes a lot of sense.The public opinion on Ge
  
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• LiveEdu ICO So Far Raises over $4m! 10 Reasons to Participate in the Crowdsale

  16-01-2018 13:52
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• China’s Alibaba Quietly Launches Cryptocurrency Mining Platform: Unconfirmed Local Report

  16-01-2018 13:45
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  Chinese e-commerce and tech conglomerate Alibaba has quietly launched a cryptocurrency mining platform, according to an unconfirmed local media report. According to Tencent News, Alibaba registered the platform, which is called “P2P Nodes,” on Oct. 10, 2017 with the relevant local authorities in Nanjing. “Alibaba has recently launched a virtual currency
  
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• Blockchain Startup Cypherium Partners with IC3 for Scaling Research

  16-01-2018 13:34
  Cypherium, which provides a blockchain infrastructure, is partnering with research group IC3 to work on scaling solutions.
  
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• DeepBrain Designs AI Product Licensed for Disney’s Mickey Mouse Among Other Smart Toy Partners for Its First Project on the DeepBrain Chain

  16-01-2018 13:11
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• Shipping Blockchain: Maersk Spin-Off Aims to Commercialize Trade Platform

  16-01-2018 13:00
  Global shipping giant Maersk is spinning off its blockchain work with IBM in an effort to foster collaboration between competitors.
  
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• Maersk, IBM Spin Off Blockchain Trade Platform

  16-01-2018 13:00
  Global shipping giant Maersk is spinning off its blockchain work with IBM in an effort to foster collaboration between competitors.
  
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• Finally! Classifieds for the Crypto Economy – Buy&Sell Will Revolutionize How You Buy, Sell, and Advertise

  16-01-2018 12:51
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• Newsflash: Bitcoin Price Plummets Near $11,000  in 2018-Low

  16-01-2018 12:40
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  Bitcoin price dropped to a 2018-low during Tuesday’s morning trading (GMT), losing over $2,300 (Bitfinex) in a 17% fall in just under 3 hours. Dampened by regulatory scrutiny in Korea, home to one of the world’s biggest crypto markets, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continued their descent today. After opening Tuesday’s trading near $13,500 on USD-based
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• Down 14 Percent: Bitcoin Charts Bearish Amid Asia Concerns

  16-01-2018 12:30
  Amid negative news flow, Bitcoin is taking a hit today and touching 3.5 week lows at the time of writing.
  
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• Blockchain-Powered Startup Stock Exchange Funderbeam To List Hatcher+ Portfolio Companies

  16-01-2018 12:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Singapore-based venture investment platform Hatcher+ has announced that shares in its individual portfolio companies will be listed on Funderbeam’s blockchain-based startup marketplace, providing investors with a secondary market on which they can buy and sell shares to interested buyers. A spokesperson for the company told CoinJournal that the new listings will go live in the […]
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• Bringing Cryptocurrency Payments out of the Shadows

  16-01-2018 12:03
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• Bitcoin Cash now has its own Native Bitcoinj Development Branch

  16-01-2018 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  All cryptocurrencies need to keep evolving at any given time. On the technical front, that is often easier said than done. Especially newer currencies often have a laundry list of features to implement in the near future. For Bitcoin Cash, things have been advancing rather nicely these past few months. The project now has its own Bitcoinj development branch as well. This is a big development for this alternative version of Bitcoin.For those unaware of what Bitcoinj does, allow us to explain. It
  
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• UNICEF Wants to Fund Early Stage Blockchain Startups

  16-01-2018 11:35
  The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking to invest in early stage blockchain startups with the potential to help people across the globe.
  
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• JioCoin – India’s Biggest Conglomerate to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency

  16-01-2018 11:30
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  Reliance Industries, India’s biggest and most valuable conglomerate, is diving into blockchain development that will also see the company create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin, through its telecom subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm. According to a regional report by LiveMint, Indian telecom giant Jio Infocomm is establishing an initiative dubbed the ‘JioCoin project&rsquo
  
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