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• US State Department And Coca-Cola To Use Blockchain Technology To Fight Forced Labor

  16-03-2018 23:54 via cointelegraph.com
  Coca-Cola and the US State Department are building a blockchain platform to fight forced labor conditions worldwide. #NEWS
  
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• Power-gulping cryptocurrency miners now charged higher fees in New York - Digital Trends

  16-03-2018 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
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  Power-gulping cryptocurrency miners now charged higher fees in New York
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  The New York State Public Service Commission said on Thursday, March 15 that upstate municipal power providers are now allowed to charge higher rates to cryptocurrency miners. The reason should be obvious: Companies and individuals digging for digital ...
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• Bitgrail Plans To Refund Hacked Users With Self-Issued Token, But Not Allowed To Sue

  16-03-2018 23:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitgrail exchange to refund users’ stolen Nano, in exchange for no legal actions against them. #NEWS
  
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• Bitcoin Price Retreat Digs Into Bitcoin Miner Profits

  16-03-2018 23:18
  Bitcoin miners may be turning off their machines, at least until the bitcoin price rebounds. It’s no secret the BTC price has been in a rut, which has dampened investor sentiment but now it’s also interfering with the plans of ambitious mining projects that have flooded the market since bitcoin’s peak at year-end. The leading
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• Peter Thiel: Bitcoin Will Be the 'One Online Equivalent to Gold'

  16-03-2018 22:35
  The co-founder of PayPal says there will be only one online equivalent to gold, and bitcoin, as the 'biggest' cryptocurrency, will triumph.
  
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• NBA Draft Prospect Jonay Porter is Also a Crypto Fanatic

  16-03-2018 22:14 via newsbtc.com
  One of the NBA’s latest prospects is Jontay Porter. The 18-year-old has high hopes for the future. Firstly, of course, he’s wanting to be picked in June’s draft. Secondly, he’d love to help his team, the Missouri Tigers, win the NCAA Tournament that they’re competing in. Finally, he’s hoping for a big rebound off the court – in the cryptocurrency market.
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  In a recent interview with the Kansas City Star, the young NBA hopeful spo
  
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• Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Drop to $2,800 This Year

  16-03-2018 22:04
  Bitcoin’s pending “death cross” has left investors worried and confused. According to a graph posted by Bloomberg, the 50-day moving average is getting close to the 200-day moving average. If it touches the latter, or worse, goes below it, bitcoin will suffer a great loss. Considering these trends and comparing these activities to BTC’s price
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• FTC Halts Activities of Four Floridians Involved in Crypto-Related Chain Referral Schemes

  16-03-2018 21:17 via newsbtc.com
  At the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has halted the activities of four individuals who allegedly promoted deceptive money-making schemes involving cryptocurrencies. These schemes falsely promised participants they could garner huge returns by using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Litecoin to enroll themselves and others.In a complaint, the FTC alleges that four defendants — Thomas Dluca, Louis Gatto, Eri
  
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• SEC Investigating ‘Dozens’ of Cryptocurrency Startups, Official Confirms

  16-03-2018 21:09
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened investigations into dozens of startups operating in the cryptocurrency space, an agency official confirmed on Thursday. SEC Investigating ‘Dozens’ of Cryptocurrency Startups, Official Confirms Stephanie Avakian, co-director of the SEC’s enforcement division, confirmed rumors that the agency was investigating a large number of initial coin offering
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• Betrium Is Launching an ICO to Raise Funding for the World’s Most Advanced Gambling Platform

  16-03-2018 21:08 via newsbtc.com
  The online betting industry is by far one of the fastest growing industries today, which leaves a lot of room for innovation. The easing of government regulations has been identified as one of the primary growth drivers of the global online gambling market. According to a report published by Interpol, the industry has a turnover of more than $1 trillion. The market is characterized by the presence of several vendors competing to gain market dominance. Yet, this seems to have little or no effect
  
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• U.S. Authorities Halt Activities of Four Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraudsters

  16-03-2018 20:59
  The victims were to get back their ‎principal after a few days and turn a ‎payment of $100 into ‎‎$80,000.
  
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• SEC Official Says 'Dozens' of Crypto Investigations Underway

  16-03-2018 20:45
  Stephanie Avakian, a co-director of the U.S. SEC's Enforcement Division, said the agency is investigating "dozens" of ICO campaigns.
  
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• DE Asset Management Limited Secures Long-Term Partnership with Hada DBank, Invests $500,000 into TGE

  16-03-2018 20:40
  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. The World’s first Islamic banking service on the blockchain, Hada DBank, has formally announced its partnership with blockchain-based Venture Capital powerhouse, DE Asset Management. The long-term partnership will … Continued
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• Vivid: World’s First Social Augmented Reality Network

  16-03-2018 20:35
  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. Vivid has just announced the launch of its presale of its native token, which is a unified platform that aims to be the center for consuming and interacting … Continued
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• Research by AI-Based Trading Platform OpenBlock Shows That Manual Day Trading Could Soon Be Obsolete

  16-03-2018 20:28
  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 trading, although volatile, is an extremely lucrative trading opportunity and gives much better returns than commodities and stock exchange combined, if you are good at it. While … Continued
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• “Crypto Robby” Schwener: Hada DBank’s Top Advisor Appears on Crypto Curious Podcast

  16-03-2018 20:17
  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. The blockchain is getting all the attention it can from every corner of the world. The immense coverage is justified. With the ever-increasing adaptability in every conceivable sector, … Continued
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• Billionaire Investor Peter Thiel Touts Bitcoin as Digital Gold

  16-03-2018 20:03
  The billionaire venture capitalist is doubling down on BTC, likening the digital coin to gold’s online equal. Thiel touts the No. 1 cryptocurrency for its size and its ability to compete with gold as a safe haven, saying at the Economic Club of New York: “I would be long bitcoin, and neutral to skeptical of just … Continued
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• Starflow Launches Sweden’s First TGE and a New Ecosystem for the Influencer Economy

  16-03-2018 20:02
  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. From arts and entertainment to food, technological advances, magnificent vistas, and openness, Sweden is one of the most remarkable country in the world. For centuries now, Sweden has … Continued
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• US: Plattsburgh NY Introduces Temporary Ban On New Crypto Mining Operations

  16-03-2018 19:53 via cointelegraph.com
  Plattsburgh New York has banned crypto mining following resident complaints of power bill increases due to mining activities. #NEWS
  
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• Blockchain-Based Advertising Platform DATx Finishes First Successful Crowdsale

  16-03-2018 19:53
  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. Advertising and Blockchain Technology complement each other really well as the latter opens new frontiers in advertising while making it securer and less of a hassle than conventional … Continued
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• March ICO: TrustedHealth Unites World’s Leading Medical Specialists to Treat Life-Threatening Diseases

  16-03-2018 19:48 via newsbtc.com
  The digital health revolution was still in its infancy prior to blockchain’s rise. Now, there is an opportunity to use it effectively, transforming patient care and population health data through a decentralized health ecosystem. Built upon the successful legacy of its flagship platform Trustedoctor, TrustedHealth is launching to increase patients’ global access to doctor specialists using blockchain technology.
  TrustedHealth is a patient and doctor-centric health network focused on
  
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• Minexcoin Announces Exciting Update on Atomic Swaps Development

  16-03-2018 19:45
  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. Fee-free, trustless exchange platform, Minexcoin, has smashed through another milestone with its successful cross-blockchain Atomic Swap tests between Minexcoin’s MNX and Bitcoin’s BTC. The achievement is the first … Continued
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• US Trade Regulator Shuts Down Crypto Investment Scheme Promoters

  16-03-2018 19:25
  A U.S. district court has issued a restraining order against four individuals accused of operating a string of cryptocurrency investment schemes.
  
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• Kodak Could Earn $5 Million for ICO Brand Licensing Deal

  16-03-2018 19:15
  Kodak licensed its brand out to WENN Digital for the KODAKCoin token, which could net the onetime photography giant between $2 and $5 million.
  
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• SportyCo – a Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding Platform, Welcomes Kevin Harrington as Its Advisor

  16-03-2018 19:13 via newsbtc.com
  SportyCo, the world’s first blockchain based platform for the promotion of athletes and sports investors, has recently announced the inclusion of Kevin Harrington, a globally-recognized venture capitalist and entrepreneur, as one of its advisors. The company is pleased to have a treasure of knowledge and experience of Kevin Harrington and believes that his advisor-ship will accelerate the platform’s development.
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• Smartphones Come to a New Level

  16-03-2018 18:58
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• Votem to Be a Founding Member in Dept. Of Homeland Security Council on Elections

  16-03-2018 18:34
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• Digital Wallet Abra Adds Support For 20 Cryptocurrencies

  16-03-2018 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cryptocurrency and digital wallet Abra has announced that it is expanding its support to 20 cryptocurrencies in a single app, providing users with greater access to the market. The new Abra app is available globally with bitcoin, ethereum, ripple, bch, litecoin, dash, ethereum classic, omisego, qtum, zcash, dogecoin, golem, and vertcoin available straight away. Over […]
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• Whitfield Diffie Joins Cortex Labs

  16-03-2018 18:24
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• National Digital Currencies Are Not Cryptocurrencies: Peter Todd at Genesis London

  16-03-2018 18:22 via newsbtc.com
  Over the past few months, several countries including Iran, Venezuela, and China have either announced their plans to launch national cryptocurrencies or already conducted initial coin offerings (ICOs) to introduce a state-backed digital currency.
  In late February, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro claimed that Petro, the oil-backed cryptocurrency operated by the country’s government, raised $735 million from investors. A few weeks later, in an interview with a local mainstream media out
  
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• Bittrex Will Remove 82 Tokens Due to Lack of Liquidity in Small Cryptocurrencies

  16-03-2018 18:17
  Bittrex, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges which also powers UpBit, South Korea’s second biggest exchange operated by Kakao subsidiary Dunamoo, has stated that it will remove 82 tokens from its trading platform. Token Removal “Occasionally, there are circumstances that lead Bittrex to remove a coin’s wallet or market from the Bittrex Exchange,” said the … Continued
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• As the Race to Launch DApps Gathers pace CrytoCars Looks Like Taking the Lead

  16-03-2018 18:14
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• Security Settles on Ethereum in First-of-a-Kind Blockchain Transaction

  16-03-2018 18:00
  A structured note is being issued on the ethereum blockchain, with an identical one settled on a traditional clearing house to test the cost savings.
  
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• Security Settles on Ethereum in Blockchain Post-Trade First

  16-03-2018 18:00
  A structured note is being issued on the ethereum blockchain, with an identical one settled on a traditional clearing house to test the cost savings.
  
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• Lithuanian Central Bank Seeks Developers for Blockchain Sandbox

  16-03-2018 17:00
  The Bank of Lithuania has called for developer proposals to kick off its service-based blockchain platform called LBChain.
  
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• Trump’s New Economic Adviser Hints at Friendly Tax Policy for Crypto Investors

  16-03-2018 16:50
  President Donald Trump’s new economic adviser has his sights set on lowering the capital gains tax rate, a move that would prove to be a huge boon to cryptocurrency investors. Earlier this week, Trump announced that he had tapped Larry Kudlow to become the new White House economic adviser, filling a post left vacant by
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• US Congress Divided On Crypto: From ‘Regulation Is A Wet Blanket’ To ‘Crypto Is A Crock’

  16-03-2018 16:34 via cointelegraph.com
  Washington Hearing: Industry needs clear regulation, Congress conflicted. #FOLLOW_UP
  
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• New Marketplace Utilizes Cryptos to Minimize Fees For Global Expansion of Small Producers

  16-03-2018 16:27 via cointelegraph.com
  Marketplace promises to allow small and medium entrepreneurs to start online selling on global market in just 1 hour. #SPONSORED
  
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• PayPal’s Peter Thiel: ‘Longing’ Bitcoin Is ‘Hedge Against World Falling Apart’

  16-03-2018 16:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Longing Bitcoin is anti-apocalypse hedge, Peter Thiel implies. #NEWS
  
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• South Korean Prosecutors Raided Three Seoul-Based Crypto Exchanges Last Month

  16-03-2018 16:09 via cointelegraph.com
  A January investigation that revealed a transfer of customer crypto funds into the bank accounts of exchange managers led to a raid on three South Korean exchanges last month. #NEWS
  
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• Recent House Financial Services Hearing Bashes Bitcoin, Illogical Arguments

  16-03-2018 16:08 via newsbtc.com
  Whenever the topic of Bitcoin regulation comes up, things often deteriorate rather quickly. That situation is no different where House Financial Services subcommittee meetings are concerned. Their most recent get-together raised a lot of questions and showed there is a massive bias toward cryptocurrencies.The Subcommittee Hearing’s Purpose
  On paper, the recent meeting of the House Financial Services subcommittee had positive intentions. The goal is to get an overview of the cryptocurrency
  
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• Crypto Featured for First Time in US Congress Economic Report

  16-03-2018 16:00
  Congress' 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.
  
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• Crypto Featured for First Time in Congressional Report

  16-03-2018 16:00
  Congress' 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.
  
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• BTC, ETH See Small Growth After Yesterday’s Fall To Monthly Lows

  16-03-2018 15:58 via cointelegraph.com
  After yesterday’s market slump most likely caused by Google crypto ad banning FUD, BTC and ETH are slowly inching up in price. #NEWS
  
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• New York Cryptocurrency Miners Will Pay a Premium for Electricity

  16-03-2018 15:49
  Mining cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the state of New York will become more expensive as power providers are now cleared to charge higher electricity rates for crypto mining firms. In a ruling [PDF] on Thursday, the New York State Public Service Commission – the state’s public utility regulator – has allowed upstate municipal power authorities
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• VEN, BNB, NEM: Lesser-Known Cryptos Outperform Amid Bitcoin Slump

  16-03-2018 15:35
  Lesser-known cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin and VeChain managed to score gains this week, despite the broader market sell-off.
  
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• Bearish Analysts Expect a Bitcoin Price Drop to $2,800

  16-03-2018 15:21 via newsbtc.com
  Depending on whom you pose the question to, Bitcoin will either rebound or meet its demise. As of right now, some analysts are convinced the Bitcoin price will drop well below $5,000 pretty soon. If Market Securities Dubai’s Paul Day is to be believed, we will hit $2,800 in the not so distant future.
  The Bitcoin Price Decline So Far
  Anyone who has paid attention to Bitcoin this year may have noticed a peculiar trend. After hitting nearly $20,000 in late 2017, that same Bitcoin is now worth
  
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• South Korea: Crypto Exchanges Probed Over Alleged Embezzlement

  16-03-2018 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Seoul prosecutors carried out a three-day raid to the offices of three cryptocurrency exchanges on suspicious that their personnel had embezzled customer funds. According to a report by Digital Chosun, the prosecutors suspect that executives and staff withdrew money from customers’ accounts to the own and then used the funds to buy cryptocurrencies on other […]
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• Lightning Strikes (Again!) as Lightning Network Software Storms to Beta Release

  16-03-2018 14:53
  The Lightning Network has officially been declared ready for mainnet usage as Lightning Labs has released the first beta version of the open-source development team’s much-anticipated software. Lightning Network Software Receives Beta Release The San Francisco-based Lightning Labs announced Thursday that it had released lnd 0.4-beta, the fourth major release of the software and the
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• Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Reports Bitcoin Mining Now Less Profitable Due To Falling BTC Prices

  16-03-2018 14:26 via cointelegraph.com
  A new Fundstrat report points out that the current market slump is making BTC mining temporarily unprofitable, as low BTC prices come close to mining costs. #NEWS
  
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