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• French Financial Regulator To Introduce Framework Legitimizing ICOs In Policy U-Turn

  17-03-2018 23:21 via cointelegraph.com
  French financial markets regulator AMF is working on a ‘non-dissuasive’ framework to legitimize ICOs. #NEWS
  
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• Hacked Exchange Coincheck Drops Three Anonymity-Focused Coins After FSA Inspection

  17-03-2018 20:56 via cointelegraph.com
  Recently hacked Coincheck removes three anonymity-focused coins from exchange #NEWS
  
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• Monero Is the Favorite Cryptocurrency of Cyber Criminals, Study Finds

  17-03-2018 20:44 via newsbtc.com
  A study found that cybercriminals launder $80-$200 billion a year and are moving away from Bitcoin as Monero offers greater anonymity.
  Cybercriminals Launder Up To $200 Billion Each Year, Says Report
  Virtualization technology-focused security firm security firm Bromium announced the findings of an independent study into the macroeconomics of cybercrime. “Into the Web of Profit,” a report released by the company, concludes that cybercriminal proceeds make up an estimated 8-10 percent
  
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• Florida State Employee Arrested for Mining Cryptocurrency on Agency Infrastructure

  17-03-2018 20:41
  According to a statement released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), an employee at the Department of Citrus was found using state-owned computing hardware to mine cryptocurrencies. The perpetrator, Matthew McDemott, served as the information technology manager for the department, which overlooks the functioning of the citrus industry in Florida. The FDLE arrested
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• Luxembourg’s Financial Regulator Issues Warning Against Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

  17-03-2018 19:54 via cointelegraph.com
  Luxembourg’s Financial Regulator warns the public about ICOs and crypto, “not concerned” about Blockchain tech #NEWS
  
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• After a Slow Start, Bitcoin Will Hit Its Prime in the Years to Come

  17-03-2018 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  A lot of things can change over the course of nine years. In the Bitcoin world, we have seen major changes as well. While there is still work to be done, these are still the early stages of cryptocurrency in general. Adoption will only increase moving forward, as the best has yet to come.
  The Bitcoin Story so Far
  It has become evident Bitcoin has seen some interesting changes. Things have evolved in an interesting direction compared to nine years ago. It is safe to say the currency has come a ve
  
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• Bitcoin Slips to $7,840 as Sell Volumes Intensify, Cryptocurrency Market Slumps

  17-03-2018 18:27
  The valuation of the cryptocurrency market, which hovered near the $470 billion mark merely two weeks ago, has declined to $313 billion, as major cryptocurrencies including bitcoin fell in value. Bitcoin Slumps Over the past 24 hours, the price of bitcoin fell from $8,600 to $7,840, by nearly $800. While trading volumes of most major
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• Coincheck Cryptocurrency Hack Goes Unpunished Despite Money Being Launderred

  17-03-2018 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Cryptocurrency thefts are nothing new these days. A lot of hackers have successfully attacked exchanges in the past The recent Coincheck exchange shows how easy it is and launder the money accordingly. It also highlights exchanges have work to do when it comes to fighting these problems.
  Coincheck Hack Laundering Issues
  It is safe to say laundering cryptocurrencies still poses a problem. Especially when dealing with large amounts, there are a fair few issues to take into account. The recent Coin
  
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• Breaking: Trustee Of Infamous Mt. Gox Denies BTC, BCH Sales Affected Crypto Markets

  17-03-2018 17:50 via cointelegraph.com
  Mt. Gox trustee blamed for crypto market crash says all coins were sold without ‘affecting the market price’ #NEWS
  
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• Anti-Semitism Drives Irrational Response To Cryptocurrency Warning - Forbes

  17-03-2018 17:19 via forbes.com
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  Anti-Semitism Drives Irrational Response To Cryptocurrency Warning
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  This isn't a battle between 'the establishment' and 'the people.' That's what the alt-right crypto-anarchists want you to believe. This is a battle between people who believe in the rule of law vs. organized crime, pure and simple.and more »
  
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• Traditional Liechtenstein Bank Launches Cryptocurrency Investment Platform

  17-03-2018 17:12
  Citizens of Liechtenstein, a country that has become rather famous for its cryptocurrency acceptance, will soon be able to purchase digital currencies directly from a bank. Given the royal family’s demonstrated interest in the asset class and the general willingness to embrace cryptocurrency development, the move is perhaps not too surprising. According to a press
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• THOUGHT, The World’s First Public Mineable AI Blockchain, Launches ICO

  17-03-2018 17:02
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• ‘Secretive’ Wall Street Firm Includes Bitcoin In Its Traded Assets

  17-03-2018 16:58 via cointelegraph.com
  BTC is one of the assets traded by Jane Street Capital, a Wall Street firm that trades $13 bln in equities daily #NEWS
  
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• Off to the Races: The 4 Coins Competing for Crypto’s Top Spot

  17-03-2018 16:21
  To date, there are well over 1000 cryptocurrencies in the market attempting to change every industry from bananas to finance. However, a few coins have consistently been on top in a race to be named the world’s number one cryptocurrency.
  In this article, we’re going to analyze some of the competitors and outline why they have the potential to be number one.
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  Bitcoin/Litecoin
  Our first competitor is actually a pair of teammates. Bitcoin has long been the
  
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• Crypto Trading App Robinhood Expected to Hit $5.6 Billion Valuation with New Funding

  17-03-2018 16:11
  Robinhood’s valuation is expected to jump fourfold to around $5.6 billion, driven by the stock brokerage app’s popularity among millennials. The company, which offers cryptocurrency trades in addition to stock trades, is in the process of securing around $350 million from an investor group led by DST Global, a Russian firm. The group led Robinhood’s
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• Bitmain Announces New Monero-Mining Antminer X3, Crypto’s Devs Say Will ‘Not Work’

  17-03-2018 16:11 via cointelegraph.com
  Monero vows to block the mining capabilities of Bitmain’s new Antminer X3 #NEWS
  
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• UnicornGo: First Generation of Blockchain Unicorns Gen-0 Is Already Available on the Market

  17-03-2018 15:36
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• Google Bans All Cryptocurrency Ads. It Will Lead to Their Downfall

  17-03-2018 15:28
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• More Bubble Talk: Visa CFO Loses His S**t on Bitcoin

  17-03-2018 15:01
  Vasant Prabhu, CFO of card leader Visa, can’t seem to come to terms with bitcoin. He didn’t hold back his ire for the decentralized network to the Financial Times, instead pointing to its appeal for “every crook and dirty politician” not to mention clueless speculators. Visa’s Prabhu has been “shocked” by misguided retail investors who
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• Global Blockchain: A New Wave of Investments in Blockchain Technology

  17-03-2018 13:51
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• The Safinus Platform Will Unite Cryptomarket Newcomers and Experienced Investors

  17-03-2018 13:47
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• Big Four Giant PwC Announces Blockchain Auditing Service

  17-03-2018 13:42
  Price Waterhouse Cooper LLP, a Big Four accounting firm that has supported various blockchain projects, has announced a blockchain audit service that it claims will encourage people to use the still new technology, according to The Wall Street Journal. PwC was expected to present the new service Friday. The service will allow companies to offer
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• Peer2group Announces Partnership with Komodo

  17-03-2018 13:36
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• IPSX Token Sale Ended Successfully. Demo Version of the Platform Coming Soon

  17-03-2018 13:32
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• First of Its Kind 1WO Media Token Gets Listed on QRYPTOS

  17-03-2018 13:26
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• ViMarket Announce ICO at Austin’s South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW)

  17-03-2018 13:19
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• Game-Changing Decentralized Social Media Platform Where Tipping Pays and Every User Earns

  17-03-2018 13:14
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• Giftcoin – World’s First Charitable Cryptocurrency Set for $10m Public Sale

  17-03-2018 13:10
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• Institutional investors to shine light on the best ICOs

  17-03-2018 13:05 via newsbtc.com
  ICOs are big money and big news these days. From virtually nothing a few years ago to raising $5.6bn last year a totally new form of financing has truly arrived on the scene. This success has brought its fair share of pretenders, with “scam ICOs” becoming increasingly prevalent.
  How can investors protect themselves from scam ICOs – some answers have been proposed by one successful blockchain entrepreneur. First – it’s necessary to truly understand that an ICO has a
  
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• Dig up the Latest Information on Token Sales Using IcoGuide: An Innovative, Transparent Rating Platform Designed with Everyone in Mind

  17-03-2018 13:05
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• Working Business-Backed “GIFcoin ICO” Is Live – Join the Revolution & Earn Impressive ROIs!

  17-03-2018 13:03 via newsbtc.com
  After a successful, sold-out private sale, the 1st phase of GIFcoin’s ICO started on March 16, 2018. The token sale brings a massive opportunity for investors to leverage upon the fastest growing gambling market and earn impressive ROIs. GIFcoin’s Gambling Investment Fund (GIF), is a platform backed by an already functioning website — VitalBet.com, embedded with all popular industry features including casino, live casino, sports betting, IN-Play betting, eSports and virtual spo
  
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• The Economy Always Needs a Janitor

  17-03-2018 12:59
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• A 2018 Guide to Investing in ICO’s

  17-03-2018 12:55
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• Databroker DAO Announce Token Pre-Sale to Launch IoT Sensor Data Marketplace, Scheduled March 19th 2018

  17-03-2018 12:51
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• Major Canadian Bank Files Patent To Make Credit Scores ‘Transparent’ Via Blockchain

  17-03-2018 12:09 via cointelegraph.com
  Major Canadian bank filed a patent for a Blockchain-based credit score system that will allow for more data points as well as “transparency” for consumers. #NEWS
  
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• Cecilia Paolino-Uboldi, Director & Global Head of Commercial Affairs at Slotguru joins Zerocoin – Crypto Currency for Online Gambling

  17-03-2018 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Meet Cecilia Paolino – Uboldi a Strategic Advisor toZeroEdge Bet
  Cecilia Paolino is currently the head of commercial affairs at SlotGuru and is excited for her role as a key advisor in everything from cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology, to business strategies, new technologies and so much more. With close to two decades of experience in the online gambling and gaming industries, we feel that Cecilia is a wonderful addition to our team of top advisors here at ZeroEdge.
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• China Gov’t-Linked Investment Org Plans Int’l Blockchain Center, Leaked Doc Says

  17-03-2018 11:41 via cointelegraph.com
  China: gov’t-affiliated investment association will develop Blockchain innovation, according to a leaked document #NEWS
  
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• Community-Based Crypto Platform Could See Crypto Assets Used For USD Loans

  17-03-2018 11:21 via cointelegraph.com
  Power to the people: using crypto to get loans in dollars #SPONSORED
  
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• Using Blockchains For Traditional Financial Transfers

  17-03-2018 11:00 via crypto-news.net
  From the moment Bitcoin was released, advocates were quick to point to its ability to enable rapid, inexpensive transfers of fiat between people, institutions, and across borders. Although there is certainly a debate over the extent to which crypto will one day replace centralized fiat, there is no doubt that it is rapidly becoming a medium by which fiat is moved. Notably, large financial institutions are quickly embracing blockchain technology because of its advantages, and many governments are
  
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• Gawooni Games Ecosphere Announces Decentralized, Blockchain-Based Platform

  17-03-2018 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  GAWOONI utilizes the foundational business model already established by game developers. GAWOONI is an international game developer and it has managed to create the very first ecosphere for gamers and serves both B2B as well as B2C clients.
  GAWOONI is a well-known name in the Asia-Pacific region. It is well recognized in the Indian, Chinese and Indonesian markets. Its primary focus is to emerge in the South Asian and South American markets. It aims to revolutionize the gaming industry through th
  
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• The New Ways to Save Crypto from Quantum

  17-03-2018 10:30
  However distant it may seem, powerful quantum computers have the potential to ruin cryptocurrency, and developers are already devising solutions.
  
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• The New Ways to Save Crypto from a Post-Quantum World

  17-03-2018 10:30
  However distant it may seem, powerful quantum computers have the potential to ruin cryptocurrency, and developers are already devising solutions.
  
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• Three Definitions of Tokenomics

  17-03-2018 09:50
  The crypto revolution may be happening in real time, but that doesn't mean that definitions, while not final, can shape our understanding today.
  
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• Major $3 Billion Discount Airline AirAsia Mulls ICO

  17-03-2018 07:05
  Discount airline AirAsia is mulling an initial coin offering (ICO) to help finance its expansion into the financial services industry. $3 Billion Discount Airline AirAsia Mulls ICO Speaking with TechCrunch, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes laid out a plan for the $3 billion company to develop a proprietary cryptocurrency that could replace its current “Big Loyalty”
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• NEO, EOS, LTC, Monero, Lumens: Technical Analysis March 17, 2018

  17-03-2018 06:41 via newsbtc.com
  Be it a brief altcoins recovery or not, this is exactly what the cryptocurrency market needs. From Lumens, NEO, LTC, Monero and even EOS, there is reliever and a pause of this relentless bear pressure.
  Our focus today goes to Lumens and while it is generally bearish, the response at $0.20 or the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level has been awesome.
  Let’s have a look at these charts:
  XLM/USD (Lumens)
  XLM/USD Bittrex 4HR Chart for March 17, 2018
  While there is obvious reaction at around $0.20,
  
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• US Congress Includes Crypto In Its Joint Economic Report For The First Time

  17-03-2018 02:27 via cointelegraph.com
  The 2018 Joint Economic Report from the US Congress contains recommendations for agencies to boost efficiency and security with the Blockchain. #NEWS
  
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• Bubble, Goat, Chicken McNuggets: Bitcoin - As Seen On TV

  17-03-2018 02:01 via cointelegraph.com
  Popular TV shows may do Bitcoin and Blockchain a disservice with their skeptical views, but make the crypto community laugh. #PANORAMA
  
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• US: SEC Official Confirms “Dozens” of Cryptocurrency Probes

  17-03-2018 01:51 via cointelegraph.com
  The SEC has confirmed that it is working on 12 probes into crypto business. #NEWS
  
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• The Ethics Of Cryptojacking: Rampant Malware Or Ad-Free Internet?

  17-03-2018 01:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptojacking – normally a foe, but sometimes your friend. CT delves into the questionable ethics behind the takeover of your computer’s processing power to mine crypto. #IN_DEPTH
  
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• Crypto is for “Crooks” and “Dirty Politicians”, According to Visa Exec

  17-03-2018 01:01 via newsbtc.com
  One of the top executive’s at global payments processing company Visa has absolutely slammed cryptocurrency and its users. Speaking with the Financial Times, Vasant Prabhu sees Bitcoin and other digital currencies as a tool used by “every crook and dirty politician” around.
  Talking Sense, or Talking Scared?
  Prabhu told the publication that he’s getting asked more and more about cryptocurrency. This to him signals that the whole space is nothing more than a giant speculati
  
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