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• First Marketplace of Trading Algorithms Tradingene Supported by Waves to Launch ICO 16th of May

  21-04-2018 23:20 via newsbtc.com
  Blockchain-based platform designed to bring algorithm creators and investors together on an auction-based marketplace launches ICO. The platform will be one of the first projects to implement Waves’ smart contracts. Its TNG token baked on Waves will be available a wide range of users, both inside and outside the Waves community.
  Today many large funds, institutional investors, and experienced traders use algorithmic trading: they invest using automated trading strategies that buy and sell
  
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• Coinbase Suspends WikiLeaks Shop for Terms of Service Violation

  21-04-2018 20:59
  In one fell swoop, US-based cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase has blocked WikiLeaks Shop from transacting on the exchange. As a result, Coinbase “can no longer process brokerage orders via their banking relationship,” according to a letter sent to WikiLeaks that was published in Gateway Pundit. According to WikiLeaks on Twitter, the move was sudden and Coinbase
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• The Tokenization of Securities: How Could It Impact Market Behavior?

  21-04-2018 20:38 via newsbtc.com
  Financial assets are the lifeblood of the global economy – and through the markets, everything from currencies to commodities can move freely.
  The current methods used to perform trades have been in force for many years. Arguably, the last major development in the industry was electronic trading, and that was back in the 1980s.
  Some believe this old-fashioned approach to trading has many downsides – delays and a lack of transparency among them.
  However, there is excited chatter about
  
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• Can Blockchain Challenge Today’s Leading Streaming Content Providers?

  21-04-2018 20:37
  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. Streaming services such as Netflix conquered video rental stores like Blockbuster Video thanks to the convenience, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility of their new technological platforms. Now another shift is
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• How Blockchain and AI Are Changing the Digital Advertising Landscape

  21-04-2018 20:31
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• Peer-To-Peer Marketplace Leverages the Power of Ubiquity to Connect People

  21-04-2018 20:25
  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. At some point in the future, traveling will no longer be limited by geographical boundaries, budgets or time. Better described as telepresence, the ability to virtually be anywhere
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• ARK Partners with HackPrinceton 2018

  21-04-2018 20:21
  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 ARK team have announced their official sponsorship and attendance at the HackPrinceton 2018 event, that runs from March 30th, 2018 to April 1st, 2018. Princeton University, recognizing
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• Former Alibaba P8 Technical Expert Joins BitRabbit

  21-04-2018 20:14
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• Former ConsenSys Consultant Creates a Revolutionary Blockchain Development Platform Based on Microservices

  21-04-2018 20:09
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• VTOS: A Decentralized Content Sharing Network, Announces Token Generation Event, Beginning May 28th, 2018

  21-04-2018 20:05
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• FoxBTC Announce Hard Fork to Commence April 30th 2018

  21-04-2018 20:00
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• CoinGate and Louis Chevrolet Swiss Watches Unite Forces to Fight with a Rare Disease

  21-04-2018 19:57
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• Business Activity Optimizer and B2B Social Network ZAZA Announces Pre Sale for Its Native Token

  21-04-2018 19:52
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• Largest Bitcoin Brokerage Coinbase Blocks WikiLeaks Purchases

  21-04-2018 19:37 via newsbtc.com
  There are always intriguing and worrisome developments in the world of cryptocurrency. WikiLeaks is running into some problems as we speak. Despite accepting cryptocurrency as a donation option, Coinbase is refusing to process these transactions. Direct Bitcoin deposits still work fine at this time.
  Coinbase Makes an Odd Decision
  Any payment processor associated with cryptocurrencies adheres to strict guidelines. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency Coinbase is a regulated MSB under FinCEN. This i
  
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• Op-Ed: Savedroid’s ‘Exit Scam’ Stunt Was Irresponsible

  21-04-2018 18:08
  Exit scam or not, the stunt that Savedroid pulled this week was irresponsible. The Frankfurt-based company, allegedly to raise awareness about the need for more initial coin offering (ICO) regulations, tricked investors into believing it had pulled an exit scam. As CCN reported, Savedroid replaced its website with the “Aaand it’s gone” meme from South
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• Belarus-style Silicon Valley: Why Nobody Rushes Up Into Tax-Free ICOs?

  21-04-2018 16:57 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptocurrency, ICO and mining are now legal and tax-free in Belarus, will it become a global IT hub? #IN_DEPTH
  
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• Bitcoin Isn’t Currency, Can’t Replace Dollar, Says Incoming New York Fed Chief

  21-04-2018 16:00
  Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies cannot replace the U.S. dollar because they fail the basic test of what a currency should be. That’s what John Williams, the incoming head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, insists. “Cryptocurrency doesn’t pass the basic test of what a currency should be,” Williams said on April 20, as reported … Continued
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• Testing $10K? Bitcoin Price Hits 4-Week High As Altcoins Shine

  21-04-2018 15:00
  Despite the pullback from $9,060, the outlook for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, remains bullish.
  
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• $10K Test? Bitcoin Price Hits 4-Week High As Altcoins Shine

  21-04-2018 15:00
  Despite the pullback from $9,060, the outlook for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, remains bullish.
  
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• From Freelancers to Decentralized Empires: Blue Whale, the First ICON ICO

  21-04-2018 14:35 via newsbtc.com
  Rewards, Transparency, and Value: blockchain’s answer to freelancing
  The state of the gig economy is in a precarious situation – facilitated by the leveling of the marketplace, in part. If you look at any of the current leading service providers for freelancers and their employers, you might notice that after a while: both sides present some recurring complaints.
  Key issues include extortionate service fees (often applied to both participating sides of a freelance contract), slow pro
  
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• Peer-To-Peer Marketplace Powered by Blockchain Aims to Make Teleportation a Reality

  21-04-2018 14:04 via newsbtc.com
  Traveling the world in seconds through teleportation is something people have always wanted to do. However, the term is commonly associated with scenarios depicted in sci-fi movies like ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Interstellar’. Many view teleportation as a fantasy that will never be fulfilled. However, advanced technologies like virtual reality, 3D holograms, and artificial intelligence beg to differ. Exploring the wonders of Paris and enjoying a fuller experience through VR headse
  
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• Blockchain Start-Up To Help Public Own And Monetize Their Data

  21-04-2018 13:51 via cointelegraph.com
  A company plans to help the public monetize their data, describing their information on social media sites as “gold just sitting in their pocket”. #SPONSORED
  
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• South Korea’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Exchange to Conduct ICO in Switzerland

  21-04-2018 13:28
  Earlier this week, mainstream media outlet News1 reported that Bithumb, South Korea’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is conducting an initial coin offering (ICO) later this year to launch its own cryptocurrency Bithumb Coin. Bithumb Coin Some of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms valued at billions of dollars such as Binance, Kucoin, and Huobi have already released
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• Crypto Markets Experience Slight Price Fluctuations After Recent Gains

  21-04-2018 13:28 via cointelegraph.com
  BTC and ETH are back below the psychological price points of $9,000 and $600, having broken them earlier this morning. #NEWS
  
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• (Short Term Correction) NEO, EOS, Litecoin, IOTA and Stellar: Technical Analysis April 21, 2018

  21-04-2018 12:55 via newsbtc.com
  Of all the altcoins under our focus, Stellar Lumens is the top performer for the week gaining 45 percent which increases its market cap to $6.8B. Despite this, NEO, Litecoin, IOTA and EOS are correcting. In this case, buyers should wait until stochastic buy signals print before loading longs probably in the coming week.
  Let’s have a look at these charts:
  XLM/USD (Stellar Lumens)
  Stellar Lumens 4HR Chart by Trading View
  We can’t write much from the fundamental front but what is obviou
  
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• Why ICOs Could Eat Delaware's Lunch

  21-04-2018 12:15
  Delaware's status as a go-to jurisdiction for business can't be taken for granted as tokens take off and issuers flock to blockchain-friendly states.
  
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• WikiLeaks Shop Reports Suspension Of Coinbase Account Due To Terms Of Service Violation

  21-04-2018 11:45 via cointelegraph.com
  WikiLeaks Shop loses access to Coinbase for an unnamed Terms of Service violation. #NEWS
  
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• Third Co-Founder Of Centra Tech Charged With $25 Mln Securities Fraud

  21-04-2018 11:32 via cointelegraph.com
  The allegedly fraudulent Centra Tech’s co-founder was arrested yesterday for securities and wire fraud, following the arrests of the other two founders earlier this month. #NEWS
  
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• Bitcoin Price is Up 13.6% Since Tax Season Came to an End

  21-04-2018 11:27 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin is performing well in the market today as it tests the $9,000. The newfound bullish momentum is not a surprise for Fundstrat Global Advisors analyst Tom Lee, who said that tax filings were bringing the cryptocurrency market down and ‘Tax Day’ would eventually trigger an upside move for the bitcoin price.
  Bitcoin Reaches $9,069 As Sentiment Improves
  The bitcoin price has been steadily rising since April 12 after being buoyed at the $6,500-$7,000 range. The number one cryptocur
  
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• Rappers, Ravens and Lord of the Rings: The Race for 'Dope' Coin Names Is On

  21-04-2018 11:20
  A 'Lord of the Rings' reference in several crypto projects illustrates a coming land grab on the finite amount of "cool" names.
  
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• Rappers, Ravens and Lord of the Rings: In Crypto Coin Game, 'Dope' Names Pay

  21-04-2018 11:20
  A 'Lord of the Rings' reference in several crypto projects illustrates a coming land grab on the finite amount of "cool" names.
  
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• A Virtual Currency That Can Contribute to World Peace Is Born!

  21-04-2018 11:06
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• Crypto Payment Start-Up Set To Offer ‘Lightning Fast’ Transactions

  21-04-2018 10:06 via cointelegraph.com
  A company is launching a “bias-free, decentralized marketplace” where users can compare prices across a continent and pay with crypto. #SPONSORED
  
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• Launch Your Own Casino in No Time with ZeroEdge

  21-04-2018 09:30 via newsbtc.com
  ZeroEdge is a brand new way of gambling online that began as a concept in 2017 and has since moved into a full-blown reality in 2018.
  The ZeroEdge gambling model defies conventional online casino gambling by completely removing the traditional house edge found in all conventional online casino games. As a result, the conventional online casino industry is being shaken up, as more and more online gamblers that are tired of being exploited seek to move to a new and innovative solution.House Edge i
  
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• Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, NEO, EOS: Price Analysis, April 21

  21-04-2018 08:31 via cointelegraph.com
  The crypto market looks good, doesn’t it? 😉 #PRICE_ANALYSIS
  
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• Bitcoin Price Moves Towards $9,000 With Strong Momentum, Bull Market

  21-04-2018 06:22
  The bitcoin price has surpassed $8,800 after rising more than 6 percent over the past 24 hours. Volumes across major cryptocurrency exchanges remain strong and the daily trading volume of the market has increased past $26 billion for the first time over the past month. $9,200 On March 21, the bitcoin price tested the $9,200
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• Asian Cryptocurrency Trading Roundup: Top Altcoin is Populous

  21-04-2018 06:21 via newsbtc.com
  FOMO Moments
  Sustained bullish momentum has pushed crypto markets higher once again during the morning’s Asian trading session. Total market cap is the highest since early March and all cryptocurrencies continue to make solid gains. Bitcoin has increased by 6.5% over the past 24 hours and is currently trading at $8,870. Altcoins have been lifted along with it and are all in the green this morning. One leading the charge in the top 25 at the moment is Populous.
  Coinmarketcap is showing a 20
  
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• Macau Monetary Authority Issues Warning On Crypto Following Criminal Ties To ICO

  21-04-2018 05:28 via cointelegraph.com
  A Macau financial regulator has issued a warning to the public on cryptocurrencies, warning of the possibility of “fraud and criminal activities. #NEWS
  
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• Belgium Contributes To World Food Programme Blockchain Project

  21-04-2018 03:29 via cointelegraph.com
  The Belgian government is contributing to the World Food Programme’s Blockchain project for distributing donations. #NEWS
  
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• Anticipation of Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Lifts Price Back Near $1,000

  21-04-2018 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin Cash is already seeing a price bump as the next hard fork approaches in less than a month. Faster transactions and new operation codes coming.
  Hard Fork will Make Bitcoin Cash Faster
  As the granddaddy of all cryptocurrency Bitcoin was a revolutionary idea built on groundbreaking technology, devised by an unknown, or group of unknown geniuses. But as all things pass even the shine on Bitcoin wore off as it became a medium for investment and crypto traders found it’s transa
  
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• Taiwanese Gov’t Plans To Release Anti-Money Laundering Regulations For Crypto In November

  21-04-2018 02:46 via cointelegraph.com
  Taiwan will introduce new regulations later this year to prevent cryptocurrencies from becoming instruments for money laundering. #NEWS
  
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• JPMorgan Tests the Waters for Debt Issuance on a Blockchain

  21-04-2018 02:15
  For a bank that has distanced itself from cryptocurrencies, JPMorgan is sure fond of the blockchain. The biggest US bank based on assets joined forces with the National Bank of Canada, among others, to develop an application based on its Quorum technology for debt issuance on the blockchain (corporate bonds, Treasury bonds, etc.) The test
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• Russian Supreme Court Orders To Review Bitcoin Website Ban

  21-04-2018 00:49 via cointelegraph.com
  The Russian Supreme Court has ruled to review an appeal to a Bitcoin-related website ban, which was ordered in summer 2016. #NEWS
  
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• EU Parliament Votes to Tighten Controls on Cryptocurrencies and Require Registration of Exchanges

  21-04-2018 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  Today, April 20th, EU Parliament voted in a December agreement by 574 votes to 13 votes (with 60 abstentions), which proposed tighter regulation for digital currencies in attempts to prevent the coins from being used for money laundering and terrorism financing. 
  The agreement will also permit EU citizens to learn about the true owners of ‘letterbox companies,’ lessens the anonymity of prepaid debit card holders, and seeks to protect whistle blowers who report money laundering.
  
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