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• Switzerland Wants to Be the World Capital of Cryptocurrency - Wall Street Journal

  28-04-2018 21:03 via wsj.com
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  Switzerland Wants to Be the World Capital of Cryptocurrency
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  With its banking prowess, low taxes and elite universities, Switzerland hopes crypto-finance startups will make cities like Zug, seen here in 2017, the heart of an emerging Crypto Valley in Europe. Photo: Getty Images. By. Brian Blackstone. Brian ...
  
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• The First Innovative 24hrs FIXED-PRICE Trading Platform

  28-04-2018 20:21
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• Fintech Firm Revolut Reaches $1.7 Billion Valuation After Integrating Cryptocurrency - CCN

  28-04-2018 20:18 via ccn.com
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  Fintech Firm Revolut Reaches $1.7 Billion Valuation After Integrating Cryptocurrency
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  For many years, TransferWise, the fintech company that allows users to send bank payments with extremely cheap fees and shorter verification periods was the most dominant fintech business in Europe. This month, Revolut reached a $1.7 billion valuation ...and more »
  
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• Fintech Firm Revolut Reaches $1.7 Billion Valuation After Integrating Cryptocurrency

  28-04-2018 20:17
  For many years, TransferWise, the fintech company that allows users to send bank payments with extremely cheap fees and shorter verification periods was the most dominant fintech business in Europe. This month, Revolut reached a $1.7 billion valuation after integrating cryptocurrency, surpassing Transferwise. Why the Statement of Nasdaq CEO Wasn’t a Joke Earlier this week,
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• Bermuda Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt Signs MOU With Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance - Crowdfund Insider

  28-04-2018 20:14 via crowdfundinsider.com
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  Bermuda Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt Signs MOU With Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance
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  Bermuda's premier and minister of finance David Burt announced on Friday he has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Burt revealed in the announcement: “The Binance Group is the ...and more »
  
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• Outraged Pro-BTC Community Alleges Bitcoin.com Is Misleading Buyers Into Buying BCH

  28-04-2018 20:09 via cointelegraph.com
  Outraged community members launch website and Telegram group, alleging that Bitcoin.com is misleading buyers into purchasing Bitcoin Cash instead of Bitcoin #NEWS
  
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• Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Compares Cash to Bitcoin

  28-04-2018 18:47 via newsbtc.com
  To a lot of people, Bitcoin lacks all traits of being or becoming a currency. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, that is not necessarily the case.Surprisingly enough, the institution acknowledges Bitcoin and cash are not all that different in some regards. It is not necessarily a bullish signal, yet still an intriguing train of thought.Cash and Bitcoin are Kindred Spirits of Sorts
  Bitcoin is a very different form of money in every way one would look at it. It is not issued by a
  
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• Buying Bitcoin Is Not Investing, Claims ‘Oracle Of Omaha’ Warren Buffett

  28-04-2018 18:19 via cointelegraph.com
  87-year-old American investor Warren Buffett says “buying Bitcoin is not investing,” “it’s speculating” and a “game” #NEWS
  
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• 5 Payment Firms Adopt Ripple’s xVia API Solution

  28-04-2018 18:17
  Ripple has announced five new customers for its xVia API solution, enhancing these companies’ access to the rapidly expanding global payments market. The companies include FairFX (U.K.), RationalFX (U.K.), Exchange 4Free (U.K.), UniPay (Georgia) and MoneyMatch (Malaysia), Ripple announced on its website. xVia provides an easy way for financial institutions and businesses to send payments
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• Funding the Future of Blockchain

  28-04-2018 17:17 via newsbtc.com
  After a year of near-constant proliferation, the blockchain is no longer hiding behind the digital currencies that precipitated its popularity. As we prepare to close the first third of 2018, it’s clear that blockchain technology is positioned to meet the increasingly complex demands of the digital-first future.
  To be sure, the blockchain isn’t a new technology. It launched alongside Bitcoin in 2009, and it’s been doing an impeccable job of keeping the world’s most popula
  
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• Ethereum Foundation Developer Proposes Smart Contract Insurance Fund

  28-04-2018 17:13
  Ethereum Foundation developer Alex Van de Sande has unveiled a proposal for an insurance pool that he believes will mitigate the risk of network splits stemming from a desire to recover funds frozen due to code faults in smart contracts. Van de Sande, who is team lead for the Mist browser, wrote in a blog
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• Bitcoin Prices Hit $9,400 as Cryptocurrency Rally Broadens - Hacked - Hacked

  28-04-2018 17:12 via hacked.com
  Bitcoin Prices Hit $9,400 as Cryptocurrency Rally Broadens - Hacked
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  Bitcoin and the major altcoins extended their recovery on Saturday, as the cryptocurrency market approached multi-month highs on improved investor sentiment.and more »
  
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• Iran cryptocurrency project on track despite cenbank ban, minister says - Reuters

  28-04-2018 17:03 via reuters.com
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  Iran cryptocurrency project on track despite cenbank ban, minister says
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  DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has developed an experimental local cryptocurrency, a government minister said on Saturday, days after the country's central bank banned trading in digital currencies including bitcoin. FILE PHOTO: Iran's national flags are seen ...
  Iran Cryptocurrency Project on Track Despite Central Bank Ban, Minister SaysU.S. News & World Reportall 1 news articles »
  
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• Italy: Law Firm Files Bankruptcy Petition Against Hacked Crypto Exchange BitGrail

  28-04-2018 16:54 via cointelegraph.com
  BonelliErede, the Italian law firm representing victims of the BitGrail hack, is filing a bankruptcy petition against the crypto exchange #NEWS
  
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• Venezuela Shuts Down Two Cryptocurrency Exchanges - Bitcoin ... - Bitcoin News (press release)

  28-04-2018 16:06 via news.bitcoin.com
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  Venezuela Shuts Down Two Cryptocurrency Exchanges - Bitcoin ...
  Bitcoin News (press release)
  The government of Venezuela has taken action against two cryptocurrency exchange operators in the country. Both of them allow customers to convert between a number of cryptocurrencies and bolivars and send remittances abroad.
  Two Cryptocurrency Exchanges Shut Down in VenezuelaCoinFrenzyall 3 news articles »
  
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• Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Inks $15 Million Investment Pact with Bermuda

  28-04-2018 15:59
  Reports have confirmed that Bermuda’s Premier and Minister of Finance, David Burt has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Binance Group, the operator of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. During a trip to Bermuda, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao met with David Burt to sign an MOU that will see the Binance Foundation
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• Mining Is Over? Advanced Miners Announces Revolution with ASIC on 12nm Chip!

  28-04-2018 15:36
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• Bitcoin price: Cryptocurrency analyst reveals WHY bitcoin is likely to SURGE - Express.co.uk

  28-04-2018 15:06 via express.co.uk
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  Bitcoin price: Cryptocurrency analyst reveals WHY bitcoin is likely to SURGE
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  Finance expert Carter Worth said a bitcoin trend line shows a “well defined moment of big movement” for the cryptocurrency, which he expected will continue to surge following a tough few months for the BTC as banks and officials faced increased ...and more »
  
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• Reserve Bank of India Faces Lawsuit Over Attempt to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading - The Merkle

  28-04-2018 15:01 via themerkle.com
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  Reserve Bank of India Faces Lawsuit Over Attempt to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading
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  When regulators attempt to clamp down on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency activity, the public will respond in one way or another. In India, it seems things are heading in a completely different direction compared to what one would expect. With the central ...
  Cryptocurrency This Week: Amit Bhardwaj's Bitcoin Fraud Investigation, Delhi High Court's Notice To RBI And MoreInc42 Mediaall 2 news articles&
  
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• Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, IOTA, EOS: Price Analysis, April 28

  28-04-2018 14:57 via cointelegraph.com
  $40 trillion market cap? Yes, please! #PRICE_ANALYSIS
  
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• Bitcoin Price Climbs to $9,200, Market Hits $420 Billion as Tokens Record Gains

  28-04-2018 14:28
  The bitcoin price has increased by around $400 over the past 24 hours, entering the $9,000 region and surpassing $9,200. On April 27, bitcoin experienced a sudden dip in price that sent it to the $8,800 mark. Throughout today, bitcoin and the rest of the market recorded strong gains as the valuation of the market … Continued
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• US: SEC Official Says ICO Regulation Should Be ‘Balanced’, Congressman Suggests Ban

  28-04-2018 14:03 via cointelegraph.com
  An SEC regulator thinks that the approach to ICOs should be “balanced,” while one Financial Services Committee member referred to ICO issuers as “charlatans and scammers” #NEWS
  
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• The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police

  28-04-2018 11:45
  The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.
  
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• Singapore Initiative Expedites Blockchain Patent Approval Process

  28-04-2018 11:38
  Fintech companies in Singapore will have patents approved faster thanks to an expedited patent application-to-grant process initiative announced by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). Patents will be granted in as soon as six months, compared to two years minimum for normal applications, according to an announcement published on the IPOS website. Low Yen
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• Bank of America Is Closing My Three-Year-Old's Account Over Crypto

  28-04-2018 11:00
  My daughter is 3 years old. Bank of America is closing her account because of her “risk profile” and a highly indirect “connection” to cryptocurrency.
  
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• Taiwan Set to Introduce Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations to Combat Money Laundering - Bitcoinist

  28-04-2018 09:17 via bitcoinist.com
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  Taiwan Set to Introduce Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations to Combat Money Laundering
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  Taiwan is set to become the latest country to introduce clearly defined cryptocurrency regulations. The new crypto regulations are being designed to combat money laundering activities in the country. Anti-Money Laundering Cryptocurrency Regulations ...and more »
  
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• Binance Signs Agreement With Bermuda Gov’t On $15 Mln Investment, Jobs

  28-04-2018 05:58 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptocurrency exchange Binance signed an agreement with Bermuda to allocate $15 mln on fintech education projects and blockchain startups in the country #NEWS
  
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• NEO, Stellar Lumens, IOTA, Litecoin, EOS: Technical Analysis for April 28, 2018

  28-04-2018 02:01 via newsbtc.com
  While we were generally expectant of a follow through, bears stepped in and reduced last week’s buy pressure. However, our buy projections remain valid since most coins are in the green territory, one week later. Even as EOS cements its spot in the top 5, I see potential in Litecoin and IOTA which continues to court headlines.
  Let look at these charts:
  EOSUSD (EOS)
  EOS Daily Chart by Trading View
  It’s consistency that draws value over the long term and that is what we are seeing if w
  
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• Philippines Loosens Grip, Allows 10 Cryptocurrency Companies to Operate in Economic Zone - Bitcoinist

  28-04-2018 01:11 via bitcoinist.com
  Philippines Loosens Grip, Allows 10 Cryptocurrency Companies to Operate in Economic Zone
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  Philippines will move to allow the operation of 10 virtual currency and blockchain companies in its economic zone. By doing so, it provides them with a wide leeway for improvement as they'd be able to take advantage of certain tax benefits. In an ...and more »
  
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• Cryptocurrency In France Considered 'Movable Property,' Traders ... - ETHNews

  28-04-2018 00:59 via ethnews.com
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  Cryptocurrency In France Considered 'Movable Property,' Traders ...
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  After challenges by French taxpayers, the French Council of State ruled that cryptocurrencies are “moveable property,” and reduced the applicable tax rate from 45 percent to 19 percent. The supreme French administrative court, the Council of State (or ...
  France Slashes Cryptocurrency Tax Rate from 45% to a Flat 19%CCN
  France Outlines Significant Tax Cut for CryptocurrencyFinance Magnates
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• Consulting Firm Predicts Ethereum Could Reach $2,500 By The End Of 2018

  28-04-2018 00:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Financial consulting company deVere Group has predicted a fourfold increase in the Ethereum price, saying it could reach $2,500 by the end of the year #NEWS
  
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• Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billion - Recode

  28-04-2018 00:05 via recode.net
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  Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billion
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  That's how much it felt it was worth when it set out to acquire Earn. By Theodore Schleifer@teddyschleifer Apr 27, 2018, 6:04pm EDT. Share Tweet Share. Share Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billion. share tweet ...
  
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