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• Azerbaijan’s Taxes Ministry Says Crypto Revenue Is Subject To Taxation

  06-05-2018 22:51 via cointelegraph.com
  Azerbaijan’s Taxes Ministry has announced that it considers cryptocurrency trading to be a taxable event
  
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• Baby Steps: US Wrapping Its Head Around Idea of 'FedCoin ... - Sputnik International

  06-05-2018 21:25 via sputniknews.com
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  Baby Steps: US Wrapping Its Head Around Idea of 'FedCoin ...
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  Can a technology initially intended as a way to circumvent the existing financial architecture be adopted by the market's most powerful player? A former Federal Reserve governor who was on Trump's short list to lead the Fed prior to the appointment of ...and more »
  
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• Japan Introduces Five-Point Agenda for Cryptocurrency Exchange ... - Bitcoinist

  06-05-2018 21:10 via bitcoinist.com
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  Japan Introduces Five-Point Agenda for Cryptocurrency Exchange ...
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  The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is set to introduce stricter guidelines for cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the country. According to local media sources, the FSA is taking this course of action to prevent another high profile crypto ...
  Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fleeing Asia Over Tough Regulations ...Financial Tribuneall 7 news articles »
  
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• Crypto-Backed Fiat Currencies: Sci Fi or Missing Link? Expert Take

  06-05-2018 20:34 via cointelegraph.com
  Assuming Bitcoin has a one percent chance of being successful at becoming a global currency, it would not be absurd to consider investing one percent of a given central bank’s foreign exchange reserves
  
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• Leading Formula One Team Williams Martini Taps Blockchain to Gain Edge on Competition

  06-05-2018 20:22
  Williams Martini Racing, one of the world’s leading Formula One teams, is known for its relentless innovation, and the motorsport team relies heavily on technology to gain an edge on its rivals. Now, the team has announced that it is looking at blockchain technology to help deliver a competitive advantage. Williams has won 16 FIA Formula
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• Ethereum as a Security, ICO Market Reopening in South Korea and Rat Poison: Hodler’s Digest, Apr 30-May 6

  06-05-2018 20:08 via cointelegraph.com
  From South Korea to Ethereum — we’ve collected the top stories of this week. The whole Cointelegraph in one digest!
  
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• New Head Of South Korean Financial Regulator Notes ‘Positive Aspects’ Of Crypto

  06-05-2018 19:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto has “some positive aspects,” says new head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service
  
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• World's Third Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Huobi to Extend Reach to Canada - BTCMANAGER

  06-05-2018 18:52 via btcmanager.com
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  World's Third Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Huobi to Extend Reach to Canada
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  2018 has been the year of cryptocurrency regulation, and departure of various blockchain-based digital currency powered businesses from unfavorable regions to more vibrant areas. Now, Huobi exchange has announced its moving to Canada for greener ...and more »
  
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• BlockShow Europe 2018 welcomes Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to their major blockchain conference

  06-05-2018 18:48 via crypto-news.net
  After an eventful two months of hosting blockchain meetups across Europe, Blockshow is bringing their journey to a close with the featured conference, BlockShow Europe 2018. For the main conference in Berlin (May 28-29), over 80 blockchain experts will share insights from their expertise on a wide range of blockchain and crypto related topics.
  The meetups that spanned across Europe were met with great success and featured many amazing keynote speakers and networking opportunities for attendees.
  
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• S Korea: New FSS Governor To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulation - CoinJournal (blog)

  06-05-2018 18:30 via coinjournal.net
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  S Korea: New FSS Governor To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulation
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  Yoon Suk-heun, the new governor of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), said that the country's top financial regulator will consider easing cryptocurrency regulations. “Regarding cryptocurrencies, there are some positive aspects,” Yoon ...
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• S Korea: New FSS Governor To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulation

  06-05-2018 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yoon Suk-heun, the new governor of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), said that the country’s top financial regulator will consider easing cryptocurrency regulations. “Regarding cryptocurrencies, there are some positive aspects,” Yoon told reporters after President Moon Jae-in approved his nomination to lead the government agency. His nomination was submitted by the Financial Services Commission […]
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• From HODL to the moon: All the cryptocurrency slang you need to know to sound like a bitcoin expert - Business Insider

  06-05-2018 18:10 via businessinsider.com
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  From HODL to the moon: All the cryptocurrency slang you need to know to sound like a bitcoin expert
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  Over the last few months, the world of cryptocurrency has heated up significantly: The volatile price of bitcoin, ethereum, and other digital tokens has created and wiped out millionaires and billionaires from all over the world. Still, even for ...
  
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• Wall Street-Turned-Crypto Exec Novogratz Says ‘Enough Already’ To BCH-Promoting Tweet

  06-05-2018 17:28 via cointelegraph.com
  Former Wall St. exec Mike Novogratz replies “enough already” to a Bitcoin Cash-promoting tweet
  
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• Bitcoin Price Fails to Test $10,000 Again, Alternative Cryptocurrencies Also Drop

  06-05-2018 17:22
  Bitcoin price has failed to secure momentum in the $10,000 region and has fallen by more than $400 over the past 24 hours, Alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) and tokens have followed the price trend of bitcoin, dropping in the range of 5 to 20 percent. Where Does Bitcoin go From Here Analysts were optimistic in regards … Continued
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• Indian Cryptocurrency Investors Remain Bullish Despite Looming ... - The Merkle

  06-05-2018 17:02 via themerkle.com
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  Indian Cryptocurrency Investors Remain Bullish Despite Looming ...
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  Even though the current cryptocurrency situation in India doesn't look all that appealing, most investors aren't too worried. There is a growing group of cryptocurrency traders who remain confident that Bitcoin and its cohorts will overcome the ...
  Indian Cryptocurrency Market On the Rise Despite Government BanFinance Magnates
  India Sees Rise In Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Despite BanETHNews
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• Ethereum Sharding and Anonymity under Attack: This week in Crypto

  06-05-2018 16:24
  Make sure you check out last weeks post here, now let’s go over what happened in crypto this week.  Price Watch: Bitcoin is up 5% again this week to $9,990. The price was all over the place this week dropping to $9,200 and losing support at that level before briefly dipping below the $9,000 level. The price made
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• Billionaire Warren Buffett Trashes Bitcoin Again: ‘It’s Rat Poison Squared’

  06-05-2018 16:04
  Billionaire Warren Buffett, a notorious bitcoin bear, blasted cryptocurrencies again at the 2018 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting on May 5. Buffett reiterated his earlier warning that “cryptocurrencies will come to bad endings,” the Wall Street Journal reported. “If you had bought gold at the time of Christ and you figure the compound rate on … Continued
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• Venezuela Spends 20,000 Petro to Create a Digital Cryptocurrency ... - The Merkle

  06-05-2018 16:02 via themerkle.com
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  Venezuela Spends 20,000 Petro to Create a Digital Cryptocurrency ...
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  Venezuela is a remarkable country when it comes to cryptocurrency. Despite the Petro currency continuing to be scrutinized left, right, and center, it seems there are big plans for this crypto. More specifically, the government now aims to create a ...
  Venezuelan President Launches A Cryptocurrency-Banked Youth ...Bitcoin Exchange Guideall 11 news articles »
  
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• No, Bitcoin Price Didn’t Drop Because Warren Buffett Said it is Rat Poison

  06-05-2018 15:37 via newsbtc.com
  In the world of bitcoin, there are a lot of conflicting opinions. This is especially true when it comes to the bitcoin price, which is always a subject of heavy debate. Warren Buffett recently claimed Bitcoin is worse than “rat poison squared.” Leave it up to the media to claim this is the main reason why the Bitcoin price is dropping slightly over the weekend.The Opinion by Warren Buffett is Meaningless
  While everyone in the world is entitled to their opinion, it doesn’t make
  
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• 46% of ICOs Launched Without a Business Plan in 2018

  06-05-2018 15:10
  ICO market research report for Q1 2018 reveals some interesting statistics.
  
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• 46% of ICOs Launched Without a Business Plan

  06-05-2018 15:10
  ICO market research report for Q1 2018 reveals some interesting statistics.
  
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• 46% of ICOs Launched in 2018 Have No Business Plan

  06-05-2018 15:10
  ICO market research report for Q1 2018 reveals some interesting statistics.
  
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• Cardano to Help Ethiopia Grow Coffee Using Blockchain Tech

  06-05-2018 15:08
  Blockchain pioneer Charles Hoskinson’s latest project involves putting the birthplace of coffee on the blockchain. Hoskinson, who co-founded Ethereum and is at the helm at smart-contract fueled decentralized blockchain startup Cardano, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Science and Technology for ag-tech development on the public ledger. The arrangement tasks
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• Japan's Financial Watchdog Sets Out New Requirements For Crypto Exchanges

  06-05-2018 14:06 via cointelegraph.com
  Japan’s financial regulator sets new investor protection requirements for domestic crypto exchanges, local sources report
  
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• This unusual cryptocurrency company made $32000 in 30 days — now it's moving to Canada to avoid American ... - Business Insider

  06-05-2018 14:00 via businessinsider.com
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  This unusual cryptocurrency company made $32000 in 30 days — now it's moving to Canada to avoid American ...
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  The Miami-based CBlocks team made $32,000 in 30 days, selling a mystery box of cryptocurrencies to people who wanted to start trading crypto but didn't know how. Demand was high, but the team quickly stopped processing orders to avoid legal issues. Its ...
  
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• Indonesia’s Public And Private Sectors Explore Uses For Blockchain

  06-05-2018 13:26
  In Indonesia, a country with 250 million people living across 17,000 islands, both the private and public sectors are actively exploring blockchain technology to overcome challenges managing data for everything from food output to election results to trade financing. The government has clearly taken a leadership role in exploring blockchain technology. Fithri Hadi, the director
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• A Glimpse Into The Future - What Happens When There Are No More Bitcoin To Mine?

  06-05-2018 13:03 via cointelegraph.com
  17 mln Bitcoin mined, but what happens when we hit 21 mln?
  
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• Indian Cryptocurrency Market On the Rise Despite Government Ban

  06-05-2018 12:51
  Indian cryptocurrency traders are cautiously optimistic about the future.
  
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• The Mystics May Be Here, But Are Crypto's Cards in Reverse?

  06-05-2018 12:30
  Crypto may be seeing an influx of mystics, but that might not be a sign the industry is on the right course, CoinDesk editor Bailey Reutzel writes.
  
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• Meetup's Crypto Secret? Scams Are Running Rampant

  06-05-2018 11:45
  Long-running groups using the popular social network are finding that separating education from financial advice isn't as easy as it sounds.
  
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• Meetup's Crypto Secret? Blockchain Scams Are Running Rampant

  06-05-2018 11:45
  Long-running groups using the popular social network are finding that separating education from financial advice isn't as easy as it sounds.
  
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• Tokenised diamonds to test limits of cryptocurrency investing - Financial Times

  06-05-2018 10:33 via ft.com
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  Tokenised diamonds to test limits of cryptocurrency investing
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  A Russian state-owned fund has a novel strategy for attracting investment to the tundra and swamps of Siberia: selling its forests, gas, gold, even its fresh water and fish, one digital token at a time. The plan will be trialled this month with a ...and more »
  
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• Chinese Angel Investor Gathers 10,000 Bitcoins during Bear Q1 2018

  06-05-2018 10:18
  Chinese Angel Investor Cai Wensheng in an interview with tech entrepreneur Wang Feng said he had achieved a personal goal of holding 10,000 Bitcoins. Wensheng is the founder of a Selfie touch-up app called Meitu which is immensely popular in China. He is also an angel investor with a net worth of $1.5 Billion. Wensheng’s interview
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• Russian SWIFT to Transfer to Blockchain Technology by 2019

  06-05-2018 10:10
  SPFS was designed by the Russian central bank in response to SWIFT's threats withdraw from Russia.
  
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• Cryptocurrency exchanges step away from Japan and Hong Kong - Nikkei Asian Review

  06-05-2018 10:02 via asia.nikkei.com
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  Cryptocurrency exchanges step away from Japan and Hong Kong
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  TOKYO -- Asia is becoming a less attractive market for large cryptocurrency exchange operators due to regulatory uncertainties. At least three major exchanges have announced or voiced the idea of fleeing the region. Kraken, a San Francisco-based ...
  
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• Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis – BTC/USD Could Settle above $10,000

  06-05-2018 08:28 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin price is trading with a positive bias and it currently placed nicely above $9,500 against the US Dollar.
  There is a major bullish trend line forming with support at $9,600 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair remains in an uptrend and it may well break the $10,000 level and settle above it.Bitcoin price is gaining momentum above $9,500 against the US Dollar. BTC/USD is likely to accelerate higher above the $10,000 and $10,500 levels in the
  
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• VeChain Gains Institutional Investors With PwC’s Ownership, Optimistic Trend

  06-05-2018 07:44 via newsbtc.com
  ‘Big Four’ giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recently announced that it is invested in VeChain, a blockchain platform that focuses on financial services, supply chain management, and smart contracts. The move has given the China-based cryptocurrency further hype ahead of its Main Net launch scheduled for the end of June.
  VeChain Could Gain Widespread Adoption for Its Supply Chain Management Focus
  VeChain, which is trading slightly over $5, is currently the 15th largest cryp
  
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• Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis – ETH/USD Poised for Further Appreciation

  06-05-2018 07:28 via newsbtc.com
  Key HighlightsETH price accelerated gains and moved above the $800 resistance level against the US Dollar.
  There is an ascending channel with support at $800 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair is placed nicely in a bullish trend and it could continue to move higher towards $850 and $880.Ethereum price is showing positive signs versus the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETH/USD could gain further with supports on the downside at $800 and $782.
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• Asian Cryptocurrency Trading Update: Bitcoin Cash Bullish Ahead of Hard Fork

  06-05-2018 06:49 via newsbtc.com
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  Momentum has continued upwards over the weekend and crypto markets are pushing towards the critical $500 billion mark. Since their low of the year of $245 billion on April first, markets have gained 90% to current levels today. Bitcoin has remained flat over the past 24 hours and hovers just below $10k at $9,870. The general sentiment is that altcoins could start to fall once BTC pushes past that barrier and a bull run on it ensues. At the moment the alts are a mixed bunch with some
  
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Weekly Analysis – BCH/USD Accelerating Higher

  06-05-2018 06:28 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin cash price surged higher and broke the $1,550 and $1,700 resistance levels against the US Dollar. There is a crucial bullish trend line forming with support near $1,680 on the 4-hours chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair may correct a few points, but it remains supported above $1,650 in the near term.Bitcoin cash price broke the $1,700 barrier against the US Dollar. BCH/USD is likely to accelerate higher as long as it stays above the $1,650 support.
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• Billionaire Investor: Bitcoin Cash is Not Bitcoin, Market Justifies itself

  06-05-2018 06:26 via newsbtc.com
  Controversy is not difficult to come by in the world of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Cash is a very successful fork of Bitcoin. Even so, some people are trying to trick the masses into thinking it is the real Bitcoin. Michael Novogratz is one of the many people opposing this train of thought.Novogratz Sees Things Clearly
  Given the success of Bitcoin Cash, there is no reason why these tricks and shenanigans are needed. It is a different version of Bitcoin which seems to have gained a loyal following.
  
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• Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger Slam Bitcoin Again, Resort To Elementary School Insults

  06-05-2018 00:20 via cointelegraph.com
  Warren Buffet, Charlie Munger slam Bitcoin again. "Someone else is trading turds and you decide I can't be left out," Munger said about Bitcoin trading
  
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• Scuttlebiz: What's in your wallet? Hopefully not cryptocurrency - The Augusta Chronicle

  06-05-2018 00:01 via augustachronicle.com
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  Scuttlebiz: What's in your wallet? Hopefully not cryptocurrency
  The Augusta Chronicle
  My goal for this column is to provide a variety of business news, viewpoints and information that readers might find useful, thought-provoking or entertaining. This week's column fails miserably. That's because my sole focus is on cryptocurrency ...
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• Reddit Wants to Enable More Crypto Payments

  06-05-2018 00:00 via crypto-news.net
  On May 2nd, Cheddar, an innovative on-demand cable network, talked with Reddit CEO Christopher Slowe at the North American tech conference “Collision.” While short, the interview is information-packed and useful to understand the planned changes on Reddit concerning cryptocurrency payments and acceptance, as well as the knowledge behind what led Reddit to cancel Bitcoin payments for their premium plans last March..@Reddit, which hosts communities for every single cryptocurrency in th
  
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