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• NEO: The Future of Smart-Contracts?

  25-03-2018 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  As one of the frequently discussed features of cryptocurrencies, smart-contracts are perhaps the most disruptive component of blockchain technology. First proposed in 1994 by the cryptographer Nick Szabo, smart-contracts were initially described to be functional upgrades of their paper-based predecessors and containing the protocols and terms necessary for one or more parties to execute a self-fulfilling contract.
  Today, smart-contracts are essentially digital contracts that operate via blockcha
  
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• NEO, EOS, LTC, IOTA, Lumens: Technical Analysis March 26, 2018

  25-03-2018 22:50 via newsbtc.com
  Overly, Bitcoin and most altcoins were up by week ending March25. According to data from Coin360, Bitcoin and ETH, the two most liquid coins in the world are up 11.45% and 5% respectively.
  This means somehow altcoins were supported and its definitely good news. EOS leads the recovery with a 54.96% gain in the past 7 days.
  In the same vein, will G20 Meeting regulatory support, Binance spreading their reach and shaking off JFSA amongst other important fundamental events change the course of LTC, E
  
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• Operator of Toronto Stock Exchange Announces Launch of Cryptocurrency Brokerage Platform

  25-03-2018 22:44 via newsbtc.com
  In a huge step towards bringing cryptocurrencies to the mainsteam, Shorcan Digital Currency Network (Shorcan DCN) is teaming up with Toronto-based Paycase to launch a brokerage service for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Shorcan DCN is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group, the Canadian financial services company known for operating the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V). The brokerage is set to launch mid-year.
  TMX Group says the brokerage is designed to leverage Sho
  
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• Russian Official Refutes Country’s Role In Venezuela’s Petro Crytpocurrency

  25-03-2018 20:53
  A Russian official claims that his country never partnered with Venezuela on the Petro, Venezuela’s national cryptocurrency, Russia’s news source Tass reported on Friday. The Petro marks the world’s first state cryptocurrency. Artyom Kozhin, deputy director of the information and press department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, on Friday claimed a news story published by
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• Tennessee Warns Consumers About Steven Seagal-Backed Bitcoiin, Passes Bill Recognizing Blockchain and Smart Contracts

  25-03-2018 20:28 via newsbtc.com
  U.S. actor and martial arts expert Steven Seagal is again in hot water after another U.S. state has issued warnings about Bitcoiin, of which Seagal is the brand ambassador.Earlier this month New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the state’s Bureau of Securities had issued an emergency Cease and Desist Order against Bitcoiin, also known as Bitcoiin 2nd Generation, Bitcoiin 2Gen, or B2G, for offering investors unregistered securities in its ICO of its
  
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• China Filed The Most Blockchain Patents In 2017

  25-03-2018 20:26 via cointelegraph.com
  China filed the most patents for Blockchain technology in 2017, filing more than double the US. #NEWS
  
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• IRS Reminds Taxpayers Cryptocurrency Income Is Taxable

  25-03-2018 19:43
  U.S. taxpayers are required to report income from virtual currency transactions, the Internal Revenue Service has advised taxpayers in a notice. The agency has provided guidance on virtual currency in IRS Notice 2014-21 for taxpayers and tax preparers.   Just like transactions in any other property, virtual currency transactions are taxable. Those who fail to report
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• New Abstract Painting Series Offers Crypto To Anyone Who Can Solve Its Puzzles

  25-03-2018 17:17 via cointelegraph.com
  A new painting series by Andy Bauch has hidden private keys inside his Lego artwork, offering a crypto reward puzzle to all viewers. #NEWS
  
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• Malta Wants to Become The ‘Blockchain Island’, With World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange

  25-03-2018 17:09
  This week, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange with a $1.7 billion daily trading volume, has relocated its headquarters to Malta, a region that has always been friendly to cryptocurrency businesses and investors. Along with its current team, Binance has moved its resources over to Malta, and has decided to employ more than 200 full-time
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• Crypto Markets Slightly Down After Week Of Growth

  25-03-2018 16:57 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto markets have seen a slight drop today, but are still in the green over the past 7 days. Bitcoin is trading at around $8.5K. #NEWS
  
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• TMX Group of Canada Launches Cryptocurrency Brokerage Platform

  25-03-2018 16:27
  The new platform of the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange will initially support Bitcoin and Ethereum.
  
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• Talents From the Finance Sector are Coming to the Cryptocurrency Market

  25-03-2018 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  The correlation between the finance sector and cryptocurrency can be no longer be ignored. The lines between both industries are slowly beginning to blur. This only becomes more obvious due to the exodus of talent from the finance sector entering the cryptocurrency world. Various companies successfully hired new team members in the past few months.
  Experts Leaving the Finance Sector
  Depending on whom you pose the question to, Bitcoin may very well disrupt the finance sector. It can possibly
  
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• Bitcoin to See Significant Improvements in Privacy and Scaling, Impact on Price Trend

  25-03-2018 14:49 via newsbtc.com
  The future of Bitcoin is always interesting to keep an eye on. This year, as well as the next few years, will introduce a lot of technical changes. All of these developments – especially those pertaining to scaling – will positively impact the cryptocurrency’s price in the long run.
  Scaling and Improvement Solutions are Coming
  Most cryptocurrency users are still concerned about Bitcoin’s lack of scaling. This is only normal, as the world’s leading cryptocurrency doe
  
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• How COTI Is Using Trust to Transform Crypto Payments

  25-03-2018 14:27 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto naysayers have been pointing out that calling tokens “currency” is a misnomer. Sadly for crypto advocates, the naysayers do have a point. Cryptocurrencies do lack certain attributes of fiat currencies. They are yet to be generally accepted and their values are far from stable. Even with the emergence of Bitcoin ATMs and Bitcoin-backed debit cards, the cryptocurrencies still have to reach the level of ubiquity that fiat currencies enjoy.
  This is partly the reason why crypto pay
  
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• Kik Messenger to Launch Kin Token on Two Blockchains

  25-03-2018 14:19
  Popular chat app Kik has unveiled plans to deploy its Kin tokens on both the Ethereum and Stellar blockchains, making it one of the first cryptocurrencies to feature bidirectional network support. Kik developer Gadi Srebnik made the announcement in a Wednesday blog post, explaining how the company — which raised $98 million through an initial … Continued
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• US CLOUD Act Passes, Giving Gov’ts Easier Access To Private Data Stored By US Tech Companies

  25-03-2018 14:15 via cointelegraph.com
  The Cloud Act, a last minute addition to the US federal spending bill, has passed into law with cheers from Microsoft and boos from crypto privacy advocates. #NEWS
  
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• Social Media App to Reward Users For Their Time With Cryptocurrency

  25-03-2018 13:34 via cointelegraph.com
  A new social media app on the Blockchain is turning “likes” into currency #SPONSORED
  
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• Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Worth $3.5 Mln Goes To Bitcoin-Friendly Auction

  25-03-2018 13:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Ex-NFL player Evan Mathis is auctioning off a $3.5 mln Mickey Mantle card, accepting Bitcoin for payment as a way to give new crypto millionaires a “chance to jump in” #NEWS
  
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• Crypto Investors Should Stay Away from Venezuela’s Petro

  25-03-2018 12:00
  Crypto enthusiasts around the world should send a strong signal to President Maduro that blockchain technology will not be used to support corruption.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Market Takes a Minor Fall as Bitcoin and Ethereum Retreat 4%

  25-03-2018 11:16
  After recording a $20 billion increase in valuation, the cryptocurrency market has dropped in value, as major cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and Ethereum fell by more than 4 percent. No Big Factors Two days ago, many analysts within the cryptocurrency sector stated that a $20 billion overnight drop in the valuation of the cryptocurrency market was
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• Santander to Launch Ripple-Based International Money Transfer App

  25-03-2018 09:56
  This could be the first example of a major retail bank using Ripple on a large scale.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis – BTC/USD Bounce is Fading

  25-03-2018 08:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin price recovered nicely from $7300, but it is struggling to gain traction against the US Dollar.
  There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $8,750 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair must hold the $8,400-8450 support area to avoid any further declines toward $8,000.Bitcoin price is struggling to break a key barrier at $8,800 against the US Dollar. BTC/USD is slightly bearish with an important support around the $8,400-8,
  
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• Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis – Can ETH/USD Break This?

  25-03-2018 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key HighlightsETH price made a downside move and declined below the $500 level before a slight recovery against the US Dollar.
  There is a monster bearish trend line forming with resistance at $535 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair remains at a risk of more losses if it fails to move above the trend line and $535.Ethereum price is showing a lot of bearish signs against the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETH/USD must recover soon else it could extend declines in the near ter
  
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Weekly Analysis – BCH/USD Struggling to Recover

  25-03-2018 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin cash price corrected higher but it struggled to move above the $1,080-1,100 against the US Dollar.
  There is a significant bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,000 on the 4-hours chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from SimpleFX).
  The pair may continue to struggle and it could decline below the $950 support in the near term.Bitcoin cash price is struggling to gain upside momentum against the US Dollar. BCH/USD remains at a risk of more losses below the $950 support.
  
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• First Ever Public Crypto Brokerage Desk Announced By TMX & Paycase

  25-03-2018 01:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TMX Group and Paycase Financial have partnered to announce the launch of a new brokerage service, the Shorcan Digital Currency Network (Shorcan DCN). Shorcan will be the first ever public cryptocurrency brokerage desk by a major exchange. Expected to be available with full services in the second quarter of 2018, Shorcan will first focus on […]
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• Japan’s IT Giant Fujitsu Opens International ‘Blockchain Innovation Center’ In Belgium

  25-03-2018 01:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has built a Blockchain Innovation Center in Belgium to explore and apply DLT in “sectors of all kinds”. #NEWS
  
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• Co-Founder Of Ripple, Stellar: Blockchain Needs To Be Decentralized To Be Successful

  25-03-2018 00:09 via cointelegraph.com
  Stellar co-founder McCaleb claims that crypto will only succeed if it remains decentralized, “like the Internet”. #NEWS
  
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