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• Decentralized Application Platforms Sit At The Heart of The Blockchain Revolution: Part 3

  24-02-2018 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  In parts one and two of our series on decentralized application blockchain platforms (dApps) we examined the dominant players in the space as well as those that, due to advanced features, could rise to become leaders. In this third segment, we will examine dApp platforms that offer unique, groundbreaking, and cutting-edge features. These systems are evidence that blockchain promises to change all aspects of the modern world, and that even the experts have only begun to understand its capabilitie
  
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• Is Proof-of-Work a Major Problem for Bitcoin’s Future?

  24-02-2018 19:15 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin is a very energy-inefficient project as of right now. The proof-of-work aspect has been discussed many times over. It seems community members are now advocating to change this algorithm altogether. With mining centralization becoming a real problem, such a change is not necessarily a bad thing.The Proof-of-Work Situation
  Generating new Bitcoins requires dedicated hardware. This hardware is expensive and consumes a lot of energy. As such, we regularly see reports of how inefficient and wa
  
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• Elon Musk Reveals Personal Crypto Holdings

  24-02-2018 19:03
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  Elon Musk has revealed his personal cryptocurrency holdings. The billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla told Twitter followers that he in fact has never purchased cryptocurrency, and only holds a small amount of Bitcoin gifted by a friend. Not sure. I let @jack know, but it’s still going. I literally own zero cryptocurrency, apart from
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• Interview: NewsBTC talks to Keyrpto Team

  24-02-2018 18:41 via newsbtc.com
  Q: Keyrpto has an interesting tagline – “blockchain based e-commerce platform”. Is it same as enabling cryptocurrency payments for e-commerce or beyond that? Please explain.
  A: Keyrpto is not just a platform using cryptocurrencies, it’s far beyond that. what we are trying to achieve here is to integrate the blockchain technology to e-commerce. such as; Smart Contract between buyer & seller which will provide complete transparency offered by transactions thro
  
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• eHealth First – the Reshaping of International Healthcare Systems with Blockchain, AI and NLP

  24-02-2018 17:46 via newsbtc.com
  Generally, when one thinks of blockchain the first thing that comes to mind is cryptocurrency. And this has hitherto been the best executed and most quickly adopted implementation of the blockchain. So, you might be forgiven. However, the fact that it has found the great majority of its success in one field does not preclude the fact that it might be even better adapted for another.
  The blockchain allows for logical, seamless tracking of modifications and access to a piece of data. The ledger is
  
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• Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Launches SegWit Compatability

  24-02-2018 17:00
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  Coinbase have announced that the site will now be implementing SegWit on Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals. The transition is being implemented over the coming week, and should improve transaction speeds and lower fees. SegWit was introduced August of last year through BIP 141 (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal), however Coinbase was slow to adopt the technology. The lack of implementation
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• ECB Member Detained in Anti-Corruption Probe (But Banks Continue to Finger Bitcoin as the Problem)

  24-02-2018 14:42
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  A member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) governing board has been detained in an anti-corruption probe. ECB Member Detained in Anti-Corruption Probe Ilmars Rimsevics, who heads the Bank of Latvia, is suspected of demanding bribes amounting to at least 100,000 euros. He was detained last weekend as part of an anti-corruption investigation launched
  
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• There Has Been An Awakening. Have You Felt It? [Part 4]

  24-02-2018 14:26
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  We’ve previously discussed my personal view on the three bottlenecks surrounding cryptocurrency, mainly bitcoin: Part 1: the price; Part 2: the exchanges; Part 3: the fees This fourth and final part will go deeper into what the community considers to be the most challenging endeavour for Bitcoin and the blockchain. Scalability: The Fourth Bottleneck The
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• User Interfaces will Bridge Educational Gap and Enhance the Adoption of Cryptocurrencies

  24-02-2018 13:39
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  Blockchain technology is growing really fast with a lot of innovation happening within the industry. There is a massive influx of products and projects that promise various solutions to regular day to day activities. As with every new technology, numerous ideas with diverse intentions are bound to flood the ecosystem, but the line between sustenance
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• SEC Suspends Trading in Cryptocurrency-Fueled Trio of Companies

  24-02-2018 13:01
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  The US securities watchdog has put the kibosh on trading in three listed companies with ties to cryptocurrencies and blockchain. On Feb. 16, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it had suspended trading in these entities — all three of which have the same CEO at the helm, Patrick Johnson — based on
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• Cryptocurrency Exchange Nebula to Launch in March, With Unique Reputation System

  24-02-2018 13:01 via newsbtc.com
  Nebula, a cryptocurrency exchange which aims to provide support for cryptocurrencies that struggle to find affordable listing, will launch by the end of March with a unique reputation system.
  On major cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and Bitfinex, it is difficult to find cryptocurrencies with small market valuations and shallow order books, because large cryptocurrencies tend to list cryptocurrencies with the potential to attract high profile buyers and large-scale traders. As such, cryptoc
  
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• Cryptocurrency Exchange Nebula to Launch in February, With Unique Reputation System

  24-02-2018 13:01 via newsbtc.com
  Nebula, a cryptocurrency exchange which aims to provide support for cryptocurrencies that struggle to find affordable listing, will launch by the end of February with a unique reputation system.
  On major cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and Bitfinex, it is difficult to find cryptocurrencies with small market valuations and shallow order books, because large cryptocurrencies tend to list cryptocurrencies with the potential to attract high profile buyers and large-scale traders. As such, cryp
  
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• Will Lightning Help or Hurt Bitcoin Privacy?

  24-02-2018 13:00
  As the reality of faster, cheaper bitcoin payments approaches via the Lighting Network, concerns are spreading about the privacy it will offer.
  
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• Blockchain Insider: UBIQUICOIN CEO on Building a Two-Coin Ecosystem

  24-02-2018 12:16
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  Blockchain Insider is a new column dedicated to interviewing leaders in the blockchain world. These include founders, traditional industry veterans turned ICO participants and everything in-between. The weekly interviews will cover a wide range of questions and try to explore the motivation behind blockchain-based ideas and the problems blockchain technology is being used to solve.
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• Strip Clubs, Lambos and Hackers: A Tale of Two Bitcoins

  24-02-2018 12:05
  A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.
  
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• Strip Clubs, Lambos and Code: A Tale of Two Bitcoins

  24-02-2018 12:05
  A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.
  
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• New Customer Focused Crypto Exchange Quifas to Start Token Sale on March 9

  24-02-2018 11:53
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• ICO Campaign Starts for FOLK COIN, a Cryptocurrency Created to Maximize the Benefits of People and Companies

  24-02-2018 11:49
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• Say Hello to the Future of Social Networking

  24-02-2018 11:42
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• Harrisburg University Backed Thought Network Launches Pre-ICO on 1st of March, 2018

  24-02-2018 11:39
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• Did You Miss out Streamity Pre-ICO? Get Ready to the First Round of Main ICO, Starts on 12th of March

  24-02-2018 11:22
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• Forward towards a bright future, blockchain universe UnicornGo

  24-02-2018 11:07 via newsbtc.com
  To the moon and back, is a distant dream for everyone who is in love with the skies. The conquest of planets is a painful issue, since the human body is not ready for substantial changes in surroundings. For instance, to colonize Mars, specially genetically modified individuals would be required, capable of withstanding the radiation. But there is great news! Today, every smartphone user can contribute to advancement in genetic engineering.
  How can an adventure into a crypto world drive forward
  
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• Altcoin Analysis: NEO, EOS, LTC, DASH and Lumens (XLM)

  24-02-2018 08:05 via newsbtc.com
  We are seeing a change of fortune as far as price action and altcoins is concerned. LTC, Lumens and DASH are on the fore front printing clear bull patterns that awaits confirmations today.
  Besides these three, we remain neutral on EOS unless we see a close above $9.5 while NEO is also encouraging as scalpers can enter this trade and aim at $130 in the short term.
  Let’s have a look at these charts:
  XLM/USD
  XLM/USD Daily Chart for February 24, 2018
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• Asian Altcoin Trading Roundup: Nano is Leading the Way

  24-02-2018 03:50 via newsbtc.com
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  There has been an unexpected turnaround this morning and the markets have rebounded a little. Weekends are usually times when selloffs occur, led by Asia, but today everything is in the green once again. Bitcoin is leading the pack with a 7.5% recovery on yesterday’s prices to $10.500, altcoins have followed it back up, many by double digits. One as usual stands out from the rest and it is one we have covered a couple of times before; Nano.
  Posting a 45% gain on the day Nano,
  
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• The Public Will Decide Cryptocurrencies’ Future: Malaysia’s Central Bank

  24-02-2018 03:08
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  The head of Malaysia’s central bank has firmly stated that the fate of cryptocurrencies in the country depends on the public adopting them, adding it would neither ban nor recognize cryptocurrency. Speaking at the 40th-anniversary dinner of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia this month, Bank Negara governor Muhammad Ibrahim had some noteworthy
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• Mining Boom: Bitmain’s Profit Over $3 Billion According to Researchers

  24-02-2018 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  Beijing-based start-up Bitmain now dominates the Bitcoin mining industry. Last year it is estimated the company made as much money as chipmaker Nvidia did, according to estimates from researchers at Wall Street analyst Bernstein.Based on conservative estimates, the analysts calculate that Bitmain made $3 to $4 billion in operating profit last year. Bernstein’s U.S. semiconductor team estimates Nvidia’s profit was $3 billion during the same period. What’s particul
  
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• Gaming Giant Ubisoft is Exploring Blockchain Technology

  24-02-2018 01:32
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  Ubisoft, a gaming manufacturer, is exploring blockchain technology as it looks beyond gaming for future possibilities, Lidwine Sauer, director of insights and trends for the lab, told IGN ahead of her DICE 2018 speech to explain the company’s strategic innovation lab’s focuses going forward. The lab analyzes trends in how the world interacts with technology … Continued
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• Japan: Do Criminals Prefer Cryptocurrencies or Fiat for Money Laundering? 669 Cases vs 347,000

  24-02-2018 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  Japan’s National Police Agency said today that they received reports on 669 cases of suspected money laundering linked to cryptocurrencies from exchange operators between April and December of last year; This is just a tiny fraction of the total, as 347,000 money laundering cases were reported by traditional banks in the same time frame.The data came after cryptocurrency exchange operators were ordered to report transactions suspected of involving money laundering following a revision last
  
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• Bitcoin Giant Bitmain Rivals GPU-Maker Nvidia in Profits, Analysts Say

  24-02-2018 00:15
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  It’s taken China-based bitcoin miner Bitmain four years to achieve performance that its larger tech peer took more than two decades to accomplish, according to analyst firm Bernstein. Beijing-based Bitmain, which came on the scene in 2013, generated between $3 billion and $4 billion in operating profits last year, according to Bernstein data cited in
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