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• Roger Ver Pumps BCH, Slams Venezuela’s Oil-Backed Petro at Brazil Crypto Conference

  09-05-2018 23:10
  Early bitcoin investor and prominent bitcoin cash (BCH) supporter Roger Ver recently participated in VI Bitconf, a cryptocurrency conference held in São Paulo, Brazil. According to local news outlet Portal do Bitcoin, Ver wasn’t physically there, as he participated while in Tokyo. Nevertheless, the chief executive officer of controversial website Bitcoin.com used the opportunity to
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• New Report On Crypto Ownership Shows ‘Majority Of Early Adopters Already On Board’

  09-05-2018 23:04 via cointelegraph.com
  A recent analysis of knowledge and ownership of crypto showed that on average 50% of people globally understand what crypto is, but only 4% of non-holders plan to invest
  
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• Zcash Privacy Weakened by Certain Behaviors, Researchers Say

  09-05-2018 23:00
  Patterns in usage have allowed four researchers to link many supposedly private zcash transactions to mining pools and founders. Zcash has responded.
  
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• Reddit Co-Founder: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Fuel for a New Internet’

  09-05-2018 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  The co-founder of online social news forum Reddit has said that cryptocurrencies are ‘fuel for a new internet’ and that they are an opportunity for people to have ‘a store of value.’
  Alexis Ohanian was appearing as a guest on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert yesterday when he made these comments. After talking about how he met his wife Serena Williams, an American professional tennis player, Colbert moved the conversation to the digital currency space and Ohanian&r
  
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• DeepBrain Chain To Launch AI, Blockchain Research Center In Silicon Valley

  09-05-2018 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The DeepBrain Chain Foundation, the organization overseeing the DeepBrain Chain artificial intelligence (AI) computing platform powered by blockchain technology, has unveiled plans to launch an AI and Blockchain Research Center in Silicon Valley. The foundation plans to invest as much as US$100 million over the next three years in the new research center, which will […]
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• Winklevoss Twins Secure Patent for Cryptocurrency ETP Exchange

  09-05-2018 22:00
  According to a patent filing made public by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 8, 2017, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have won a patent for settling exchange-traded products (ETPs) with digital currencies, including bitcoin, ripple, dogecoin and ethereum. ETPs are derivative-based investments that are traded on a securities exchange. An ETP is … Continued
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• Tech Investor: Bitcoin Could be Betamax to Another Crypto’s VHS

  09-05-2018 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to an investor in the technology industry, Bitcoin could experience a similar fate to Sony’s Betamax video format. Glenn Hutchins feels that another cryptocurrency could rise up and take Bitcoin’s current position as the number one digital currency by market capitalisation.
  Glenn Hutchins: Bitcoin Could be Overtaken by Another Coin
  Hutchins spoke earlier today on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box.’ The founder of multi-billion dollar private equity firm Silver Lake
  
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• Messaging Giant WeChat Suspends Third-Party Blockchain App

  09-05-2018 21:35
  China's social messaging giant WeChat has halted a third-party blockchain mini-tool running inside the application, citing a violation of rules. 
  
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• Holdvest Will Close Their Pre-ICO in the Next Few Days

  09-05-2018 21:15 via newsbtc.com
  After about two days of pre-ICO, all-in-one cryptocurrency platform Holdvest.com released an announcement about closing the ongoing round of crowdsale. As stated in their official Medium blog announcement, they are going to restructure their ICO profile,  and the amount that was collected already is quite enough to continue work and prepare for the main stage of their crowdsale in June.
  HOLDVEST is a unique new trading platform – which is already working in beta – combines sever
  
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• Texas Regulator Hit Two Bitcoin Investment Schemes with Cease-and-Desists

  09-05-2018 20:58
  The Texas State Securities Board has uncovered more suspicious activity from cryptocurrency businesses targeting residents in the state. The agency has most recently issued a pair of emergency orders against two separate entities that according to the regulators were scamming investors, including a bitcoin mining operation and a bitcoin foreign exchange investment fund. Both startups … Continued
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• Xapo Reportedly Holds $10 Billion in Bitcoin, Roughly 7% of the Global Supply

  09-05-2018 20:40 via newsbtc.com
  Meet Wences Casares, the Argentine entrepreneur who has spent the past several years convincing Silicon Valley’s wealthiest investors that Bitcoin, and only Bitcoin, is the global currency of the future.His startup, Xapo, has built a network of underground cold storage vaults across five continents, specifically designed to safeguard and protect large sums of the digital coin.
  How Much Bitcoin Does Xapo Hold?
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• Coindesk Partners with BOOSTO for the Crypto Influence Summit

  09-05-2018 20:38
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• This Blockchain Tosses Blocks: Naval, MetaStable Back Twist on Crypto 'Cash'

  09-05-2018 20:26
  A new blockchain startup is coming out of stealth Wednesday and boasting a significant cast of investors.
  
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• Brickblock Announces Final Round of ICO and Raises €5m in Series a

  09-05-2018 20:16
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• Bloomberg Partners with Novogratz to Launch Crypto Index

  09-05-2018 20:15
  Bloomberg has partnered with Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Capital Management to launch a cryptocurrency index.
  
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• Cappasity Launches CAPP Innovation Fund to Reward AR/VR Developers

  09-05-2018 20:13
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• How Special Audit Proves the Reliability of Luckchemy Smart Contracts

  09-05-2018 20:03
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• Bitmain’s Biggest Bitcoin Mining Rival Plots $1 Billion Hong Kong IPO

  09-05-2018 19:57
  Canaan Creative, China’s second-largest bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, plans to raise $1 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK). The South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday that the Hangzhou-based firm will be the first blockchain startup to list on the SEHK, though sources also say that a … Continued
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• Hybrid Crypto Exchange Launches Convenient White Label Solutions for Businesses

  09-05-2018 19:49
  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 crypto market entered 2018 on the wrong foot. In early January, Bitcoin lost nearly half of its value from December 2017, triggering a scandalous meltdown from $1 … Continued
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• Bloomberg Partners Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Capital To Release Crypto Benchmark Index

  09-05-2018 19:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Bloomberg announced the launch of a crypto benchmark index with Mike Novogratz’s crypto merchant bank
  
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• Decentralized Comedy Content Platform Comedyplay to Empower the Comedy Genre in the 21st Century

  09-05-2018 19:43
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• Zixx Masternode Cryptocurrency Has Launched

  09-05-2018 19:35
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• DEEP AERO: An AI Blockchain Solution for The Drone Industry

  09-05-2018 19:35 via newsbtc.com
  According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, the commercial Drone/UAV Market is expected to reach USD 17 billion by 2024. This is quite impressive when you consider that in 2016, the commercial drone/UAV market saw 100,000 units sold, worth $2 billion.
  While this growth is impressive, it will not come without challenges. The most significant challenge will be how to manage not only all the drones in the sky, but how they interact with manned aircraft. This is a critical problem
  
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• Tokenmarket Announces Inaugural Token Economy Conference in Gibraltar

  09-05-2018 19:29
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• Will AICHAIN Be the Future of Blockchain?

  09-05-2018 19:15
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• Crypto Markets See Mix Of Green And Red After Weekend Selloff

  09-05-2018 19:05 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto markets are holding their ground despite criticism from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates. BTC, ETH, BCH make gains
  
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• Reddit Founder Says Crypto Can 'Fuel a Potential New Internet'

  09-05-2018 19:00
  Even with their high level of volatility, bitcoin and cryptos are still poised to "fuel a potential new internet," said Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian.
  
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• LAPO – The Next Generation Cryptocurrency

  09-05-2018 18:59
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• Ethereum’s Ambitious Proof-of-Stake Upgrade ‘Casper’ Sees Version 1.0 Release

  09-05-2018 18:55
  Ethereum took another important step toward its eventual transition from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS), as developers published the first release for the much-anticipated Casper network upgrade. Casper v0.1.0, released on Tuesday by New Orleans-based developer Danny Ryan, provides client developers, auditors, and other external parties to more easily integrate the source code into their software … Continued
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• Litecoin Cash Announce Their Plans for Worlds First Cryptocurrency SpaceDrop

  09-05-2018 18:46
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• Bitcoin News Outlet Coinidol.com Opens the Doors to its Expert Members Club

  09-05-2018 18:42
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• At 2018 Global Graphene Developer Conference, OpenLedger ApS Lays out Their Vision for the Future of BitShares

  09-05-2018 18:37
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• Mike Novogratz Partners With Bloomberg to Launch Cryptocurrency Index

  09-05-2018 18:35 via newsbtc.com
  The founder of Galaxy Digital Capital Management LP is joining forces with Bloomberg LP to start an index for the cryptocurrency industry, according to a statement from the two companies.
  Michael Novogratz, ex-hedge fund manager of the Fortress Investment Group, today launched the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI). According to the statement, the index is designed to track the performance of the largest, most liquid portion of the cryptocurrency market, which is made up of 10 digital cur
  
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• Australian Blockchain Based Digital Exchange Nauticus Launches Beta Version as Running TGE Crosses $14,000,000

  09-05-2018 18:28
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• VeriME Partners with Major Vietnamese Bank Maritime Bank

  09-05-2018 18:22
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• ARK Announces Sponsorship of World Leading Blockchain Conference, Consensus 2018

  09-05-2018 18:16
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• Triforce Token Launches Beta of Highly Anticipated Raidparty Social Platform

  09-05-2018 18:08
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• Zilliqa Becomes Latest Crypto to Break $1 Billion Market Cap

  09-05-2018 18:00
  A cryptocurrency that boasts sharding has broken a key threshold.
  
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• Why Governments Should be Promoting Integration Over Mining

  09-05-2018 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  It was reported on April 25, 2018, that the Philippines is going to create a special economic zone for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. This special economic zone will help to stimulate operations and growth for blockchain companies in a regulatory favorable and low tax environment.
  The move was reminiscent of Belarus’ actions in the past few months, the country legalized cryptocurrencies and enabled tax-free policies for companies in the blockchain space for the next five years.
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• Bloomberg, Billionaire Bull Novogratz Partner to Launch Cryptocurrency Price Index

  09-05-2018 17:49
  One of bitcoin’s biggest bulls has inked a deal with an unlikely partner to create a cryptocurrency price index. Billionaire Mike Novogratz and Bloomberg LP on Wednesday announced that they are teaming up to launch the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI), which will track the aggregate performance of a basket of large-cap cryptocurrencies. “Today’s launch … Continued
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• Sumatra to Pilot Blockchain App for 'Decentralised Decision-Making'

  09-05-2018 17:15
  Australian startup Horizon State is launching a blockchain app pilot in Sumatra that could eventually allow citizens to vote in elections.
  
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• China Favors Blockchain for Logistics, Government, and Healthcare, Survey Finds

  09-05-2018 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  A joint survey conducted by PwC and VeChain between November and December 2017 has found that logistics, government, and medical services are the sectors with the greatest potential to adapt blockchain technology in China.
  PwC and VeChain Survey Finds Logistics, Government, and Healthcare Are Favorites for Blockchain Adoption
  The Popular Republic of China has declared war against cryptocurrencies, clamping down on digital currency trading and prohibiting initial coin offerings, but it has consis
  
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• ‘World First’ Universal Wallet For Crypto And Tokens Launches New Features

  09-05-2018 16:51 via cointelegraph.com
  A company says it has achieved a “world first” by creating a wallet that can store major cryptocurrencies and smart contract tokens in one place #SPONSORED
  
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• Indian Police Seize Ethereum Miners in Alleged $15 Million MLM Scheme

  09-05-2018 16:45
  Indian police have raided an Ethereum mining installation with its operators allegedly running MLM schemes that raked in nearly INR 100 crores ($15 million) from investors. The Cyber Cell unit of Delhi’s police department has reportedly raided a 4,000 square-foot complex used to mine Ethereum’s token cryptocurrency ‘ether’ after its operators were arrested on accusations
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• Trump’s Former Economic Advisor Joins the ‘Blockchain Not Bitcoin’ Brigade

  09-05-2018 16:13
  One of President Trump’s former advisors has hopped on board the “blockchain not bitcoin” brigade. Gary Cohn, who led the Trump Administration’s National Economic Council prior to his resignation last month, told CNBC that he believes in the promise of blockchain technology but is not sold on bitcoin. The longtime investment banker, who served as
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• Winklevoss Twins Gain Fifth Patent For Exchange-Traded Products Using Crypto

  09-05-2018 16:07 via cointelegraph.com
  Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have won their fifth patent this year, which refers to crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs)
  
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• OmiseGO to Initiate Decentralization In Q4 2018

  09-05-2018 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  OmiseGO, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange issued on Ethereum who has raised $25 million in its initial coin offering in Q2 2017, has updated its roadmap to clarify the timelines and milestones ahead.
  OmiseGO Shares Updated Visual Roadmap
  The dynamic, evolving process, which has started with the ICO in Q2 2017, was followed by an airdrop of 5% of total OMG supply in Q3 2017. The decentralized exchange infrastructure, Cosmos DEx, which allows currency-agnostic asset exchange between al
  
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• EOS Looks Poised for a Move Toward Record Highs

  09-05-2018 16:00
  EOS, April's best performing cryptocurrency, could soon revisit $20 and above, the technical charts indicate.
  
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• Local Media: Belarus To Introduce Education, Income Requirements To Invest In ICOs, Crypto

  09-05-2018 15:51 via cointelegraph.com
  The Belarusian national bank is reportedly introducing educational standards, and a minimum income in order to invest in ICOs and trade on crypto exchanges
  
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• Bytecoin Value Jumps 32-Fold Then Crashes – Some Cry Scam

  09-05-2018 15:51
  Binance listed Bytecoin yesterday and withdrawals were disabled soon after.
  
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