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• Fake Satoshi Accused of Stealing $10bn in BTC From Deceased Partner

  26-02-2018 23:43 via newsbtc.com
  Early Bitcoin developer and the unproven mastermind behind blockchain technology itself, Craig S Wright, has been accused of stealing between 550,000 and 1,100,000 Bitcoin from his deceased former partner Dave Kleiman. The lawsuit brought by Dave’s estate also alleges that Craig was responsible for appropriating various intellectual property that was owned by W&K Info Defense Research LLC – a company the pair founded.
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• Payment App Circle Buys Crypto Exchange Poloniex

  26-02-2018 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Payment app Circle has announced today that it has acquired U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Poloniex as the company continues to realise its new vision for global finance. For weeks, rumours have been going around that Goldman Sachs-backed Circle had been discussing the purchase of Poloniex, and today those rumours were finally put to rest. The […]
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• 50 Cent Says He 'Never Owned' Bitcoin in New Court Filing

  26-02-2018 23:00
  Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has claimed in a bankruptcy filing that he has never owned bitcoin, contrary to reports that he is a "bitcoin millionaire."
  
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• Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquisition Rumored to Have Cost Circle $400 Million

  26-02-2018 22:38
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  Fintech startup Circle reportedly paid $400 million to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, positioning the institutionally-backed company as a direct rival to Coinbase in the US market. Poloniex Acquisition Rumored to Have Cost Circle $400 Million On Monday, CCN reported on Circle’s acquisition of Poloniex, which is currently the world’s 14th-largest exchange by 24-hour
  
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• Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How and Why A Lightning Payment Just Made History

  26-02-2018 22:00
  One of bitcoin's historic moments just got revisited, with a Lightning
  
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• Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: History Repeats With Lightning Buy

  26-02-2018 22:00
  The man credited with completing the first bitcoin transaction for a real-world good has replicated his historic test with experimental tech.
  
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• 'Satoshi' Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion

  26-02-2018 21:31
  Craig Wright, who previously claimed to be the pseuduonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is being sued for a whopping $10 billion.
  
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• China’s State Media & Largest Newspaper Lauds Blockchain Technology

  26-02-2018 21:24
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  China’s state media today praised blockchain technology and the potential benefits it may bring to society. The People’s Daily – China’s largest newspaper and official outlet of the Communist party today published a feature article on blockchain technology. The piece was highly positive, describing the many potential benefits of the technology to both Chinese citiz
  
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• CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions

  26-02-2018 21:00
  The DLT-based system, known as MyCUID, is billed as a way for members of credit unions to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.
  
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• 11 Year-Old Andrew Courey Publishes Bitcoin Guide

  26-02-2018 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  11-year old Andrew Courey, son of Matrix Capital Management founder Jeff Courey, is surprisingly the author of a self-published guide about Bitcoin. “Early Bird Gets The Bitcoin: The Ultimate Guide To Everything About Bitcoin” has been available on the Amazon Kindle since January. 
  It all started last year when Andrew Courey was planning to earn $20 million by the age of 14, so he could drop out of school. He then looked for investment opportunities, including bitcoin and a
  
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• The Oil Industry Drills into the Blockchain

  26-02-2018 20:36
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  The historic and paper-intensive ways of the oil industry are due for an upgrade, especially amid heightened demand for the commodity. Some of the biggest names in oil transport are leading the charge for the integration of blockchain in an industry that is ripe for distributed ledger technology given its dependence on contracts for its mere existence. Oil
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• Craig Wright Sued By Dave Kleiman‎’s Estate Over Satoshi ‎Nakamoto’s ‎Bitcoins

  26-02-2018 20:05
  The lawsuit claims that Wright schemed to steal Dave’s bitcoins and ‎intellectual property rights.
  
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• EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets

  26-02-2018 20:00
  EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.
  
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• European Central Bank: We Cannot Wait for Global Policies, Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated Within EU

  26-02-2018 19:51 via newsbtc.com
  The EU has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrencies if the risks that accompany the rise of Bitcoin and its rivals are not addressed at the global level first. More discussions will be held at the G20 summit in March, but actual policy is unlikely to materialize until late this year or early 2019.“We do not exclude the possibility to move ahead [by regulating cryptocurrencies] at the EU level if we see, for example, risks emerging but no clear international response emerging,&rdq
  
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• Analysis: Global Regulatory Backlash Against Cryptocurrency-Themed Rebranding

  26-02-2018 19:31
  US and South Korean watchdogs begin investigating companies that change their names to pump their stock.
  
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• $10 Billion: Dave Kleinman’s Estate Files Mammoth Suit Against ‘Bitcoin Creator’ Craig Wright

  26-02-2018 19:29
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  The estate of early Bitcoin adopter Dave Kleinman has sued self-declared Bitcoin creator Craig Wright for more than $10 billion for allegedly stealing more than 1 million BTC from the forensic computer investigator following his death in 2013. The complaint, which was dated Feb. 14 and filed by Boies Schiller Flexner LLP on behalf of
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• Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support

  26-02-2018 19:00
  The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces.
  
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• Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 Goes Live: Here’s What Changes in this Major Update

  26-02-2018 18:48
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  Bitcoin Core version 0.16.0 has officially been marked for release by developers, ushering in a host of improvements to the wallet software’s codebase. Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 Adds Full Support for SegWit As CCN reported, the most notable change in 0.16.0 is the introduction of full support for Segregated Witness (SegWit), a scaling solution that activated
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• Israeli Supreme Court Backs Crypto: Forces Banks to Allow Trading

  26-02-2018 18:03
  The decision prohibits Leumi Bank from limiting the bank account of Israeli crypto company Bits of Gold
  
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• Goldman Sachs Latest to Label Crypto A Business Risk

  26-02-2018 18:00
  Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.
  
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• Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk

  26-02-2018 18:00
  Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.
  
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• Criminal IPO of German Kaplun

  26-02-2018 17:37 via newsbtc.com
  The owners of the offshore structure, who bought shares of TMT Investment, which were released on the IPO, were former subordinates of the ex-head of RBC or his close relatives.
  Former founder of the information holding RBC German Kaplun organized the release of TMT Investments to IPO through his affiliated partner structures. It was they who transferred money to buy shares, thereby misleading independent market participants. In the West this is a criminal case.
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• Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Reveals Scammer Stole 7 Bitcoins

  26-02-2018 17:22
  The post Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Reveals Scammer Stole 7 Bitcoins appeared first on CCN
  If you’ve fallen prey to a cryptocurrency-related scam, you’re likely too mortified to admit it publicly. However, you should take heart because even Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has found himself a few BTC short at the hand of an experienced scam artist. Wozniak related this embarrassing incident at the Economic Times Global Business Summit, explaining
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• At Long Last, Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 Released With Full SegWit Support

  26-02-2018 17:09
  Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 supports SegWit‎ in the wallet and user interfaces. ‎
  
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• Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It's Sending Their Data to the IRS

  26-02-2018 17:05
  Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.
  
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• Circle Acquires Poloniex, to Focus on Crypto Assets and Bringing Fiat Pairs

  26-02-2018 16:23
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  Circle, a payments and cryptocurrency company that raised over $100 million from leading venture capital firms and financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, has acquired cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex to serve the token market. Crypto Assets, Fiat Pairs Sean Neville and Jeremy Allaire, the co-founders of Circle, officially announced the acquisition of Poloniex by Circle on February
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• Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle

  26-02-2018 15:53
  Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.
  
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• Breaking: Goldman-Backed Circle Acquires Crypto Exchange Poloniex

  26-02-2018 15:49
  The post Breaking: Goldman-Backed Circle Acquires Crypto Exchange Poloniex appeared first on CCN
  Former bitcoin startup Circle has acquired US-based cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex. Circle, one of the earliest and the best-funded startups in the bitcoin industry has announced its acquisition of Poloniex, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. In an announcement, Circle co-founders Sean Neville and Jeremy Allaire stated: “We’re proud to announce that Circle has ex
  
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• Goldman Sachs Backed Circle Acquires Poloniex Cryptocurrency Exchange

  26-02-2018 15:28 via newsbtc.com
  In a move that could potentially legitimize cryptocurrencies even further Goldman Sachs backed payments company Circle has acquired US crypto exchange Poloniex. The acquisition aims to extend the firm’s commitment to a new vision for global finance and cement its position as one of the leading companies in the blockchain industry.
  According to Reuters the Boston based company already operates its app-based peer-to-peer payment network using blockchain. It has been one of the most well-fund
  
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• SelfKey Partners with International Banks, Announces Marketplace

  26-02-2018 15:18
  Selfkey wants to make the marketplace an all-inclusive center for digital identities and financial services.
  
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• 2010’s 10,000 Bitcoins Pizza Guy Repeats Feat With Historic Lightning Network Transaction

  26-02-2018 15:05
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  The “Bitcoin pizza guy” is at it again. Laszlo Hanyecz, best known for making the first documented transaction in which Bitcoin was used to purchase a physical item, recently christened the Lightning Network (LN) with the help of a sympathetic pizza delivery driver and a jerry-rigged atomic swap. Hanyecz ensconced his place in Bitcoin lore … Continued
  
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• W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch

  26-02-2018 15:00
  A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won't run afoul of government favor.
  
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• MARK.SPACEs uses token sale to create a VR Internet

  26-02-2018 14:48 via newsbtc.com
  The difference between what is real and virtual is constantly decreasing in our modern world. Virtual Reality (VR) is gradually making inroads into our daily lives. It is human nature to want to experience something before making a big purchase and as such VR offers an unprecedented opportunity for retailers. VR parks are already being opened in big retail centres like shopping malls around the world, this includes locations like Dubai, Tokyo etc. However, the day is not far when we can also exp
  
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• The Massive Potential of Blockchain for Hospitality

  26-02-2018 14:45
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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. There have been plenty of high-profile insiders from all sorts of industries heralding the major changes that blockchain will bring to their respective spheres, from Elon Musk to … Continued
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• Consumers to Get Real World Experiences through Virtual Reality

  26-02-2018 14:40
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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. Try before you buy? What it would be like to take that to the next step? Would shopping ever be the same? Would purchasing a new home ever … Continued
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• Healthy Crypto Markets Need Stable Coins

  26-02-2018 14:36
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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. Cryptocurrency markets have been accelerating for more than a year. Even after a sharp downturn in January, crypto markets are still up almost $400 billion from this point … Continued
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• HADA DBank Announce Fintech Investor David Drake as Advisor Prior to ICO

  26-02-2018 14:26
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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. Hada DBank has formally announced the addition of media maven and venture capitalist David Drake to the project’s team. Drake has close ties to the fintech industry, with … Continued
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• TriForce Tokens’ Partnership with Busca Todo Will Penetrate Latin America Gaming Market

  26-02-2018 14:23
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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. TriForce tokens is proud to announce an official partnership with Busca Todo, the owners and operators of levelup.com, as well as the #1 videogame and PC gaming site … Continued
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• Minexcoin Upgraded Roadmap: Debit Cards, Atomic Swaps and Green Algo

  26-02-2018 14:18
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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. MinexSystems, the blockchain based solutions company featuring products like Minexcoin and Minexbank, officially released their updated roadmap. With traditional and crypto-markets having a very unstable couple of months,
  
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• Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance

  26-02-2018 14:15
  Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230.
  
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• Blockchain-Based Hada DBank Release Details of their Fair, Transparent Islamic Banking Platform

  26-02-2018 14:12
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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. Kuala Lumpur-based Hada DBank is the industries first Islamic bank and it is looking to pave the way for Islamic banking principles and overtake current financial systems.The company … Con
  
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• Patron Raises $10 Million, Announcing Pre-Token Generation Event for Blockchain-Based Influencer Platform

  26-02-2018 14:09
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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. Japanese social marketing firm Patron builds on its reputation as one of the most successful enterprises in the country with the development of a world’s first influencer platform
  
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• Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny

  26-02-2018 14:00
  The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.
  
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• CartelCoin – Restructuring the Supply Chain Model

  26-02-2018 14:00
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• Global Money Laundering Watchdog Briefed on Korea’s Crypto-Friendly Rules

  26-02-2018 13:56
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  South Korea’s financial watchdog has reportedly briefed a major global anti-money laundering body of its rules for domestic cryptocurrency transactions. South Korean authorities, who have notably adopted a friendly stance on non-anonymous cryptocurrency trading in the country this year, have briefed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of South Korea’s domestic guidelines
  
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• Jason Butcher Joins Advisory Board of XinFin, the Singapore Based Fastest Growing Blockchain Technology Company

  26-02-2018 13:50
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• Skychain Global Looks to Save Millions of People from Mistaken Diagnoses Utilizing Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain

  26-02-2018 13:39
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• The Most Significant Event of March 2018! Don’t Miss out on Datarius Cryptobank ITO

  26-02-2018 13:29
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• Safe-T Mini, the First Hardware Wallet for Cryptocurrencies by Archos and Its Brand New Partner: DomRaider

  26-02-2018 13:21
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• VeChain Confirms Partnership with BMW, Rebrands to VeChain Thor

  26-02-2018 13:19
  The rumors of VeChain and BMW partnership is confirmed by VeChain CEO in the rebranding event.
  
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