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• Blockhive Partners With Agrello in New Crowdfunding Innovation Using Blockchain Technology

  06-02-2018 23:05 via newsbtc.com
  Blockchain technology is enabling the borderless transfer of value in its simplest form without the interference of intermediaries. This is a property that has encouraged the effective fundraising processes being adopted by various startups and existing organizations for purposes of project development and expansion, as the case may be.
  A new fundraising method
  One of the latest fundraising methods being introduced into the industry is the Initial Loan Procurement (ILP) process. This system is s
  
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• Canadian Lender VersaBank Opens Cryptocurrency Safety Deposit Box

  06-02-2018 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  VersaBank Inc., a tiny Canadian lender led by tech-savvy CEO David Taylor, is building a virtual safety deposit box for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The firm is taking the lead in a global banking industry where many have been reluctant to deal with cryptocurrencies. The London, Ontario-based bank — Canada’s smallest bank by assets —plans to have the digital vault operational by June and offer the service to customers across the globe.
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• $8K Again? Bitcoin Is Up Nearly $2K from Today's Low

  06-02-2018 22:38
  After a January correction which saw bitcoin shed $8,000, the world's largest cryptocurrency began making a comeback on Tuesday.
  
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• Coinbase to Integrate SegWit by February

  06-02-2018 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency brokerage, wallet, and exchange which also operates GDAX, the Global Digital Asset Exchange, has officially announced that it will complete the integration of Segregated Witness (SegWit) in the coming weeks. Our engineering team has begun the final testing phase of SegWit for Bitcoin on Coinbase. SegWit compatible Bitcoin sends/receives will […]
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• T-Mobile Faces Federal Lawsuit After Hackers Steal User’s Cryptocurrencies

  06-02-2018 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  This past Sunday Carlos Tapang, a T-Mobile USA Inc. customer, filed a suit in federal court against the company, alleging lax security measures made it possible for hackers to access his wireless account and steal the cryptocurrency from his mobile wallet —  tens of thousands of dollars worth.
  Tapang, of Washington state, accuses T-Mobile of having “improperly allowed wrongdoers to access” his wireless account on November 7th of last year. After the attack, the hackers can
  
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• There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief

  06-02-2018 21:45
  "It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.
  
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• CFTC's Giancarlo: 'We Are Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

  06-02-2018 21:15
  As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.
  
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• CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

  06-02-2018 21:15
  As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.
  
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• UNICEF Launches Innovative Project Calling Gamers to Mine Ethereum for Syrian Children

  06-02-2018 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UNICEF has launched a new type of fundraising pilot project on the ethereum blockchain and is asking for gamers help to mine cryptocurrency for Syrian children. After seven years of war in Syria around nine million children risk losing emergency help due to a lack of financial support, according to the UN agency. In a […]
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• SEC Chief Clayton: 'Every ICO I've Seen Is a Security'

  06-02-2018 20:30
  Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing.
  
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• Economist Roubini: 'Crypto Crazies' Are 'Cyber Terrorists'

  06-02-2018 20:00
  Noted economist Nouriel Roubini resumed his criticism of cryptocurrencies on Twitter Tuesday, calling the tech's enthusiasts "crypto-crazies."
  
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• Without Bitcoin, There Would Be No Blockchain: CFTC Chairman Tells US Senate

  06-02-2018 19:35
  The post Without Bitcoin, There Would Be No Blockchain: CFTC Chairman Tells US Senate appeared first on CCN
  The chairmen of two top US market regulatory agencies largely stuck to the script during Tuesday’s Senate hearing on potential cryptocurrency regulations. The hearing, which was held by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, touched on a broad range of regulatory concerns related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, including initial coin offerings
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• IndiaChain: Government’s Blockchain-based Certification For Education Degrees

  06-02-2018 19:30 via newsbtc.com
  The Indian central government is embarking on its first implementation  blockchain-based solutions, starting with the digital certification of education degrees, which will be issued using the distributed ledger technology starting with batches graduating next year. The project, IndiaChain, is partnering with the Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay) and colleges under the Delhi University.
  IndiaChain will be linked to IndiaStack, other government digital identification databases, and the
  
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• ClearCoin: An Excellent Platform to Solve Problems and Prevent Fraud in the Advertising Industry

  06-02-2018 19:28 via newsbtc.com
  In recent years, advertisements on internet have become the mainstream means of product promotion. Technological advancements have brought a number of digital advertising formats including new display, social and video formats as well as emerging formats such as virtual reality, to help keep up with the growing need to reach out to potential clients in the most innovative way. However, with the growth in digital advertising spending, there has also been a growth in inaccuracies and fraud. In the
  
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• CFTC Warns Investors Against “IRA Approved” Funds

  06-02-2018 19:14
  Many funds make false claims to lure inventors to the volatile market.
  
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• Bread Wallet Enables International Bitcoin Purchases with Credit Cards

  06-02-2018 19:12
  The post Bread Wallet Enables International Bitcoin Purchases with Credit Cards appeared first on CCN
  The timing of the rollout couldn’t be better. Zug, Switzerland-based bitcoin wallet startup Bread unveiled plans to accept international bitcoin purchases via credit card. Bread is boasting features such as “high limits” and same-day delivery for bitcoin purchases, both of which are often missing from cryptocurrency exchanges. By allowing this service, which is a product
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• Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing

  06-02-2018 18:15
  Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.
  
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• Coinbase to Implement SegWit ‘In the Next Few Weeks’

  06-02-2018 18:07
  The post Coinbase to Implement SegWit ‘In the Next Few Weeks’ appeared first on CCN
  Cryptocurrency brokerage firm Coinbase announced that it plans to release support for SegWit “in the next few weeks,” a move that promises to reduce transaction fees for customers and reduce congestion across the entire network. The company made the announcement on Twitter, stating that “our engineering team has begun the final testing phase of SegWit
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• Regulation for Crypto? US Senate Hearing Sparks Debate

  06-02-2018 17:40
  A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.
  
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• New Regulation for Crypto? US Senate Hearing Rekindles Debate

  06-02-2018 17:40
  A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.
  
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• New Regulation for Crypto? Senate Hearing Sees Debate

  06-02-2018 17:40
  A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.
  
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• BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks

  06-02-2018 17:00
  The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."
  
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• Cryptocurrency Traders Skittish Ahead of US Congressional Hearing

  06-02-2018 16:54
  The post Cryptocurrency Traders Skittish Ahead of US Congressional Hearing appeared first on CCN
  Traders don’t like uncertainty, and there’s more than a dose of that going around in the cryptocurrency markets currently. Not helping, the crypto community is bracing for a Congressional meeting of the minds today on Capitol Hill with lawmakers and regulators on the topic of cryptocurrency trading. The chiefs of both the Securities and Exchange
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• Bitmart Opens Africa’s First Retail Store

  06-02-2018 16:40
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  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. Talk the crypto talk and now you can walk the crypto walk-in exclusive Bitcoin and cryptocurrency merchandise. Bitmart, the biggest suppliers of mining hardware in South Africa is
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• Bytecoin Updates Its Software with the Most State of the Art in the World for Anonymous Cryptocurrencies

  06-02-2018 16:19
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• Live Updates: US Senate Discusses Cryptocurrency Regulation

  06-02-2018 16:07
  The heads of the SEC and the CTFC are fielding questions from the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  
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• Warren Buffet's Railroad Firm Joins Blockchain Alliance

  06-02-2018 16:00
  A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Eyes $7,000 as Markets See Early-Morning Bounce

  06-02-2018 15:43
  The post Bitcoin Price Eyes $7,000 as Markets See Early-Morning Bounce appeared first on CCN
  The market sell-off appeared to reach at least a temporary bottom on Tuesday, as — led by the Bitcoin price — cryptocurrencies have made a moderate recovery since marking another day off the calendar. Cryptocurrency Market Cap Briefly Sinks Below $300 Billion Early Tuesday morning, the cryptocurrency market cap sunk to $276 billion, its lowest
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• Analysis: Bitfinex and Tether Are Still Too Close for Comfort

  06-02-2018 15:16
  Suspicions surrounding the legitimacy of$2.2 billion in Tether dollars continue to grow.
  
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• Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

  06-02-2018 15:00
  A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.
  
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• “Bubble, Ponzi, An Environmental Disaster”: Central Banking Chief Blasts Bitcoin While Global Stock Market Loses Trillions

  06-02-2018 14:41
  The post “Bubble, Ponzi, An Environmental Disaster”: Central Banking Chief Blasts Bitcoin While Global Stock Market Loses Trillions appeared first on CCN
  The global stock market has lost an estimated $4 trillion over the course of the past eight days, leaving investors running to gold and other alternative investments to stem the bleeding in their portfolios. Against this backdrop, Agustin Carstens — general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), nicknamed the
  
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• Ethereum Technical Analysis – Is a Floor in Sight for ETH/USD? 06/02/2018

  06-02-2018 14:39 via newsbtc.com
  Key HighlightsEthereum fell through today’s $590.1 support level against the U.S Dollar this morning, following Monday’s 18.68% fall to a closing $697.95.
  A major bearish trend continues with the next major support level for ETH/USD sitting at $511.33.
  At the time of writing, ETH/USD is sitting close to its intraday low $555.56 at $568.82, with further declines through the day likely.Ethereum Price Support
  Following a closing $697.95 on Monday, 5th February, it’s been downhill
  
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• Bitcoin's Price Has Nearly Unwound Its Futures Boost

  06-02-2018 14:30
  Futures may have boosted bitcoin above $10k, but it appears that rally has all but unwound.
  
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• Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency

  06-02-2018 14:00
  If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.
  
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• Business Icons Launch EQUI to ‘Disrupt’ Venture Capital Investing

  06-02-2018 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Baroness Michelle Mone and her partner, successful businessman Doug Barrowman, are today launching their second most ambitious business venture yet, EQUI. EQUI is a new cryptocurrency-powered investment platform built on the ethereum blockchain, which aims to transform the venture capital market through the launch of the EQUItoken. With the token, it enables people to back […]
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• No Strong Reason to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading: Singapore Deputy PM

  06-02-2018 13:40
  The post No Strong Reason to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading: Singapore Deputy PM appeared first on CCN
  Following a keen study on cryptocurrencies and their trading by the country’s central bank, Singapore’s deputy prime minister has stressed there is no reason to ban cryptocurrency trading among residents. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s deputy prime minister and minister in charge of the central bank, was speaking at a parliamentary session yesterday when he fielded quest
  
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• Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

  06-02-2018 13:32
  Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider its stance on cryptocurrency regulations.
  
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• As it happened: The World’s Biggest Bitcoin Party on a Cruise

  06-02-2018 13:32 via newsbtc.com
  A man out of nowhere jokes, “Look at this Bitcoin Titanic.”
  A few in the queue, who could make out the meaning of the pun, laughs uncontrollably while admiring a colossal cruise before them for its unmatched beauty with their iPhones out.
  The check-in queue moves slowly as usual, but the conversation about the Bitcoin’s meteoric rise keep everybody occupied. The people are meeting for the very first time, but they have read about each other. Business cards are out and being exc
  
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• Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Lowest Value Since November

  06-02-2018 12:50
  The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26.
  
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• Major Australian Banks Will Not Ban Cryptocurrency Related Transactions

  06-02-2018 12:46
  Speculative investments using credit cards often puts investors in huge debt when coins fail.
  
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• Blockchain TV and Crypto Consultant Now Available for Sale

  06-02-2018 12:38
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• New Zealand Cryptocurrency Exchange Forced into Bank Account Closure

  06-02-2018 12:32
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  Cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has announced that its bank is to close its New Zealand dollar-tethered (NZDT) trading accounts. “Unfortunately, our current bank has notified us that they intend to close our NZDT account on 9 February. Due to this, we are announcing an immediate halt to NZDT deposits from COB today and we are asking all
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• Gibraltar Exchange Announces ICO for Regulated Token Sale and Exchange Platform

  06-02-2018 12:27
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• Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s How To Trade This Morning’s Levels

  06-02-2018 12:15 via newsbtc.com
  It’s almost becoming monotonous at the early start of the European session to cover a dip in the bitcoin price but, over the last few weeks, that’s all we’ve been able to do. Things keep falling and anytime we do see something of a reprieve, the markets tank almost right away.
  The thing is, whatever CNBC is saying, this market can’t fall too much further. There’s too much speculative activity ready to pull the trigger at low levels for things to continue depreciatin
  
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• Here Is Why LOC Token Will Cut Travel Prices with up to -20% in 2018

  06-02-2018 12:09
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• Op-Ed: When is a Crash a Crash?

  06-02-2018 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Once again we awake to a sea of red in crypto land. It has become quite a familiar sight this year with only a few days showing the potential for a rebound. It hasn’t happened and Bitcoin continues to tumble pulling all of its brethren down with it.Crypto space isn’t the only place in pain though; stock markets across the world have taken a beating this week also so how do we really define a ‘crash’?
  According to Fortune the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over a thousa
  
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• CFTC to Take 'Do No Harm' Approach on Crypto Regulation

  06-02-2018 12:00
  The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Camuso CPA: Leading CPA Firm Saving Cryptocurrency Investors Money, Time and Peace of Mind Nationwide

  06-02-2018 11:57
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• South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinpia Suspends Fiat Deposits

  06-02-2018 11:49
  The decision was the result of inability to integrate the mandatory user verification system.
  
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• North Korea Stole Billions on Won in Cryptocurrency, Says South Korea

  06-02-2018 11:42
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  South Korean intelligence officials have accused state-sponsored North Korean hackers have stolen cryptocurrency worth billions of won. In a parliamentary briefing on Monday, South Korea’s intelligence agency told government officials and lawmakers that long-standing reports of multiple thefts of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges by North Korea has run into the billions of won, a scale of
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