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• Russia’s Largest Bank to Pilot First Official ICO

  24-05-2018 22:37 via cointelegraph.com
  Russian state-owned bank Sberbank and the National Settlement Depository will test the country’s first official ICO using the Russian central bank’s regulatory sandbox
  
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• Russian Central Bank to Pilot First Official ICO

  24-05-2018 22:37 via cointelegraph.com
  Russian state-owned bank Sberbank and the National Settlement Depository will test the country’s first official ICO using the Russian central bank’s regulatory sandbox
  
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• IOTA, United Nations Agency Partner for Blockchain Transparency Push

  24-05-2018 21:40
  UNOPS, a service and technical advisory arm to the United Nations, and cryptocurrency project IOTA have announced a partnership that seeks to help UNOPS benefit from IOTA’s open-source distributed ledger and Tangle technology to improve processes and cut down on middle-men. Yoshiyuki Yamamoto, UNOPS Special Advisor on Blockchain Technology, said: “We share a vision where machines,
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• Payments Platform Uphold Completes XRP Ledger Integration

  24-05-2018 21:30
  Digital payments startup Uphold has completed its integration with the XRP ledger, it announced Thursday.
  
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• Crypto Exchange Kraken Hires Bush Administration Prosecutor as General Counsel

  24-05-2018 21:19
  San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has hired a former federal prosecutor appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as its general counsel. Business Insider reports that the exchange, eighth-largest in the world with a daily volume of just under $350 million, has hired Mary Beth Buchanan, the first woman and youngest-ever person appointed US
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• Growing Rumours Speculate About Bitfinex’s Link with Puerto Rico’s Noble Bank

  24-05-2018 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Additional evidence is emerging to link the mysterious cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex to the island of Puerto Rico.
  According to ‘people with knowledge of the matter,’ the company has been banking with the island’s Noble Bank International since last year.
  Bitfinex Linked to Noble Bank Again
  According to a report from Bloomberg, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex have opened an account with Noble Bank International. The publication cites ‘three people with knowledge o
  
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• Open Platform and Element Group Announce a Strategic Partnership

  24-05-2018 20:56 via newsbtc.com
  Partnership focuses on advancing OPEN Platform adoption on the global market through post-tokenization support.
  Element Group, a full-service advisory firm for the digital token capital markets, today announced their strategic partnership with OPEN Platform, the first-ever decentralized payment platform for apps and online transactions.
  Element’s ongoing involvement will focus on ensuring the post-tokenization functionality of the OPEN Platform ecosystem. Element Group was instrumental in
  
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• Bank of Spain Governor: Cryptocurrencies Pose 'More Risks Than Benefits'

  24-05-2018 20:30
  Spanish central bank governor Luis Maria Linde believes cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but is open to blockchain technology.
  
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• Poland Continues Its Aggression Towards Crypto, But the Community Shows Force

  24-05-2018 20:19 via cointelegraph.com
  Polish government orders more anti-crypto social media campaigns, but the market players are ready to defend and cooperate
  
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• ‘I’ve Got More Money Than Your Country’: Craig Wright tells Rwanda

  24-05-2018 20:10
  “I’ve got more money than your country.” With those words, bitcoin cash promoter and self-described bitcoin creator Craig Wright found himself embroiled in yet another controversy, this time at an information technology conference in Rwanda. The nChain Group CTO made this inflammatory statement earlier this month at the Transform Africa Summit, which took place from
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• Spain: Barcelona to Create Blockchain Center in City’s Tech Hub

  24-05-2018 20:05 via cointelegraph.com
  Barcelona’s Tech City announces addition of blockchain development center
  
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• Germany’s Largest Stock Exchange Mulls Over Blockchain Move

  24-05-2018 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Deutsche Börse AG, which owns the largest German stock exchange, is examining a potential move into the blockchain space according to reports.
  This follows the introduction of Bitcoin Futures by American rivals and plans for a cryptocurrency trading app by the #2 German stock exchange.
  Race to Catch up with Rivals
  Head of clients, products and core markets, Jeffrey Tessler spoke at an industry event on Wednesday, which was organized by the Association for Financial Markets in Europe. At the
  
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• Bitfury-Backed Group Mined 800 Bitcoins in Q1

  24-05-2018 19:30
  Hut 8 Mining Group raised $70 million CAD to invest in mining machines, and mined 828 bitcoins in the first quarter of 2018.
  
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• Diamond Industry Giants Partner With Blockchain Startup to Tokenize Gems

  24-05-2018 19:11 via cointelegraph.com
  Two diamond industry giants agreed to sell $20 mln worth of the gems to be tokenized by blockchain startup D1 Mint Limited
  
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• Zimbabwe Court Lifts Central Bank’s Banking Ban on Bitcoin Exchanges

  24-05-2018 19:08
  The Harare High Court has lifted a ban by the central bank which barred all banks and financial institutions from offering services to cryptocurrency exchanges. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) failed to appear for court proceedings in a case in which Zimbabwe crypto exchange, Golix is seeking reversal of the central bank’s directive that … Continued
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• World’s Largest Decentralized City Building Starts This Summer—Acquire Land Blocks Early!

  24-05-2018 18:55
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• Singapore Central Bank Issues Warning To 8 Crypto Exchanges; Halts ICO

  24-05-2018 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s central bank and financial regulator, has warned eight cryptocurrency exchanges in Singapore not to allow trading in digital tokens that are securities or futures contracts without the regulator’s permission, it said on Thursday. “MAS has reminded the eight digital token exchanges to seek MAS’ authorization if the […]
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• PAVEL DUROV’s photographer engages in ICO for the MODELING INDUSTRY

  24-05-2018 18:18 via crypto-news.net
  We’ve got great news for you! Nikolas Verano, the photographer of Pavel Durov and official photographer of the Playboy Russia magazine has joined CRYSTALS team. We’re confident that our partnership will yield the best results.
  “I see strong potential in CRYSTALS project and hope to significantly contribute to its development by bringing in top models and celebrities. Being actively involved in the modeling world, I know the critical issues it faces through the longtime now, whi
  
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• New Strain of Malware Hijacks Apple Macs to Mine Monero

  24-05-2018 18:10
  A monero cryptominer based on XMRig is hijacking Macs, causing high CPU and fan usage.
  
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• Revolut Expands Its Crypto Offerings, Adds XRP and BCH

  24-05-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fintech payment platform Revolut has today announced that it has added XRP and BCH to its list of offerings, further cementing itself as a digital banking alternative. Launched in 2015, the London-based platform is aiming to revolutionise the foreign exchange currency market by providing the best exchange rates, the lowest fees, and no interest charges […]
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• DAOstack Token Sale Sells Out; Project Looks toward Launch

  24-05-2018 17:59
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• Fundstrat’s Lee: Bitcoin is ‘Underappreciated’, Will Reach $25,000

  24-05-2018 17:58
  The bitcoin bears may be in control at the moment, but that is not leading one cryptocurrency market strategist to recoil. Fundstrat Global co-founder Thomas Lee is standing firm on his outlook for the bitcoin price to reach USD 25,000 by year-end despite the fact that the leading cryptocurrency has just revisited April lows and … Continued
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• Blockchain-Based Platform NAMAHE Introduces Ethical Disruption in Supply Chain Management

  24-05-2018 17:54
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• Transformation of Education in Post-Industrial Society

  24-05-2018 17:47
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• Leading ICO Launchpad TokenMarket Becomes Member of the AMLT Token Network by Coinfirm

  24-05-2018 17:42
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• Last Chance to Buy Game Stars Tokens with 30% Bonus. 1st Round Ends on May 27th

  24-05-2018 17:38
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• Matrix and Coinegg Unite to Have the First Live Broadcast

  24-05-2018 17:34
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• The Alphacat (ACAT) Token Can Now Be Traded on HitBTC Exchange

  24-05-2018 17:28
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• Impleum Announce Their Open Source Blockchain Platform

  24-05-2018 17:21
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• Commerzbank Conducts €500k FX Transaction Using R3's Corda

  24-05-2018 17:20
  Thyssenkrupp successfully conducted a foreign exchange transaction using R3's Corda blockchain in partnership with Germany's Commerzebank.
  
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• BlockEx and GBCM Team Up to Provide US Investors with Access to ICOs Tokens

  24-05-2018 16:54
  BlockEx’s wants to stay on the right side of the law, only offering their token ‎to ‎accredited investors‎.
  
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• Crypto vs. RBI: India’s Banking Bitcoin Battle Shows No Sign of Letting Up

  24-05-2018 16:50 via cointelegraph.com
  India’s banking system has taken a harsh stance against cryptocurrencies as banks dig their heels in against crypto
  
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• CryptoKitties Quietly Suspends ‘CurryKitties’ Promotion

  24-05-2018 16:48
  The company behind popular Ethereum-based game CryptoKitties has quietly suspended its “CurryKitties” promotion, which allowed users to purchase limited edition digital cats modeled after the likeness of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. It’s unclear when precisely the promotion was taken down, but its web page has replaced with a message explaining that the campaign has been
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• Revolut App Adds XRP, Bitcoin Cash to Crypto Options

  24-05-2018 16:35
  Mobile banking app Revolut now lets users buy, sell and hold Ripple's XRP and bitcoin cash, in addition to bitcoin, litecoin and ether.
  
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• Singapore Fires Compliance Warning at 8 Crypto Exchanges, Orders an ICO to Halt Sales

  24-05-2018 16:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Singapore’s central bank sends eight unnamed crypto exchanges warnings about trading unregulated securities
  
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• Arrivederci to BitGrail – Court of Florence Seizes Remaining Assets

  24-05-2018 16:03
  It's the end of the road for Firenzi "The Bomber" Firano.
  
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• How to Totally Destroy the House Edge in Online Roulette

  24-05-2018 15:39
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• Another Report Links Bitfinex to Puerto Rico’s Noble Bank

  24-05-2018 15:38
  The whispers that cryptocurrency exchange giant Bitfinex has found a banking partner in the Caribbean are growing louder. Citing three people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reports that the exchange operator has opened accounts at Noble Bank International, a financial institution based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Noble, notably, does not hold funds directly,
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• Top Ethereum Token Protocols Which May Replace ERC20

  24-05-2018 15:32 via cointelegraph.com
  New ERC-type standards to overcome Ethereum blockchain vulnerability problems and bugs in 2018
  
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• UN’s Project Services Arm Partners With IOTA to ‘Expedite’ its Mission With Blockchain

  24-05-2018 15:25 via cointelegraph.com
  UN says it is looking to “expedite [its] mission as an organization” using blockchain tech from IOTA
  
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• Gamification Awakens Responsibility in Drivers According to Kasko2go

  24-05-2018 15:23 via newsbtc.com
  Kasko2go auto insurance application is based on cutting-edge technologies. This unique product has adopted gamification with its vast opportunities to create a community of safe drivers, motivate good driving patterns, and provide customers with a new user experience.Buying a product or a service is not enough for people. In different aspects of life, it is the user experience that a customer is interested in. If we trace the history of the insurance industry during the period of the last twenty
  
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• IBM on French Hiring Spree to Launch Blockchain and AI Projects

  24-05-2018 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  IBM has announced that it will be creating 1,800 jobs in France for its emerging-tech initiatives, including distributed ledger technology development. The American multinational technology company has recently shown off a salt-grain computer designed to spread blockchain to the masses.
  IBM to Add 1,800 Jobs In France for Tech Initiatives, Including Blockchain
  The International Business Machine (IBM), a New York based technology giant who is leading the blockchain revolution, is setting up a num
  
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• German Stock Exchange Wants to Launch Bitcoin Products

  24-05-2018 15:00
  Deutsche Boerse AG is assessing whether to offer cryptocurrency-related products, a company exec has said during an event.
  
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• Singapore Warns 8 Crypto Exchanges Against Unauthorized Securities Trading

  24-05-2018 14:30
  Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator has warned eight crypto exchanges against facilitating the trading of digital tokens deemed as securities and futures contracts without prior approval. In an announcement today, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed it had reminded eight unnamed crypto trading platforms to seek its authorization prior to offering any trading
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• DApp Builder: Enabling Mainstream Blockchain Applications for Businesses

  24-05-2018 14:16 via newsbtc.com
  Various industries are making headway with the application of Ethereum blockchain. By doing so, they are in the process of eliminating multiple intermediaries from many tasks, ensuring automation in the process. Further, the technology can potentially reduce the cost while increasing overall efficiency.
  The implementation of blockchain technology into done through decentralized applications or dApps in short. These applications are built over cryptocurrency protocol and interact with the underly
  
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• Bloomberg: US DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into BTC, ETH Price Manipulation

  24-05-2018 14:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Bloomberg reports today that the U.S. Justice Department along with the CFTC are investigating possible BTC and ETH market manipulation
  
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• 4 Important Cryptocurrency Facts Business Owners Should Be Aware Of - Forbes

  24-05-2018 14:02 via forbes.com
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  4 Important Cryptocurrency Facts Business Owners Should Be Aware Of
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  Although bitcoin was created in 2009, it's only become well-known in recent months. In early 2017, bitcoin was trading around $1,000. In March 2018, its value stood at $10,000. That ascent prompted interest in cryptocurrency, with people navigating ...and more »
  
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• BANKEX Smart Justice for Dispute Resolution on Blockchain

  24-05-2018 14:01 via newsbtc.com
  Top-50 FinTech Company BANKEX has launched BANKEX Smart Justice, an industry-leading dispute resolution platform to settle disagreements in the crypto world. The arbitration service, based on the law of large numbers and game theory, minimizes judicial errors and corruption, and could also have future practical applications in offline, everyday disagreements.
  Blockchain-based smart contracts have already proven that they can successfully automate various functions. The smart contracts based on v
  
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• Steps to Take Prior to Upcoming EOS and TRX Token Swaps

  24-05-2018 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  Interesting times are ahead for specific altcoin holders. Anyone who has invested in either Tron or EOS will need to prepare a course of action. Both currencies are in the process of launching their main net, and tokens need to be swapped. It seems Binance will be the go-to exchange to perform these swaps, although other platforms may do so as well.The TRX and EOS Token Swap Process
  For anyone looking to take part in these swaps, a few important steps must be completed. First of all, users who s
  
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• Singapore Warns 8 Exchanges Over Unregistered Securities Trading

  24-05-2018 14:00
  Singapore's central bank has warned eight digital token exchanges and an ICO issuer to stop trading tokens deemed unauthorized securities.
  
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