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• CoinJoinXT: Using the Lightning Network to Hide Bitcoin Transactions in Plain Sight

  05-07-2018 23:35
  There’s a common misconception among the general public that bitcoin is an inherently-anonymous currency. In fact, bitcoin offers users pseudonymity, and the privacy it offers is fragile at best. Though still masked from the average user, blockchain analysts can use powerful tools to sift through blockchain data and use it to identify the owners of
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• What the F**k do They Know about Blockchains?

  05-07-2018 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  On July 3rd, Bloomberg reported on Bitcoin mining in Iceland. Authors Ragnhildur Sigurdardottir and Nick Rigillo talked to Johann Snorri Sigurbergsson, who is a Business Developer at “HS ORKA”, the main power provided for the cryptocurrency mining operations on the island. And although you talk about cryptocurrency and blockchain as a fad Bloomberg, we forgive you.
  They speak about the how the situation can completely change, and how Iceland can survive and succeed to trans
  
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• Politicians in India’s Gujarat Accused of Bitcoin Money Laundering Scam

  05-07-2018 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Members of the Indian National Congress (INC) have alleged that Bitcoin has been used to clean dirty money for the ruling party in the state of Gujarat. They are demanding a judicial probe into the matter be launched.
  Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scam Alleged in Gujarat
  A spokesperson for the INC has claimed that the total figure involved in the scam is over $726 million. However, according to the Hindustan Times publication, some claim the amount may be in excess of $12.7 billion.
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• The EU's Biggest ETF Firm Expands Into Crypto Products

  05-07-2018 22:51
  Europe's largest trader of exchange-traded funds(ETF) is entering the crypto world.
  
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• Dutch ETF Giant Makes Crypto Play Despite Regulator’s Disapproval

  05-07-2018 22:49
  Flow Traders NV, the largest European exchange-traded fund (ETF) trader has entered the crypto market, despite public warnings from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) urging consumers to stay away from cryptocurrency trading. Based in Amsterdam, the Dutch speed trader has its eyes on the first ever exchange-traded notes (ETN) based on bitcoin
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• Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Cuts Bitcoin Price Target by 20% to Over $20,000

  05-07-2018 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Fundstrat Global Advisors’ price target for Bitcoin was updated to “over $20,000 by the end of the year”, according to Tom Lee, founder and head strategist of the equity research house. While bullish and predicting a turn of events within the next six months, Lee’s forecast is still a cut of about 20% on the previous price target, estimated at $25,000.
  Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Cuts Bitcoin Price Target Which Is Still 200 Percent Higher Than Today
  Bitcoin has bounced off
  
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• Bittrex and Invest.com Partner on New Crypto Trading Platform

  05-07-2018 22:00
  Bittrex and invest.com announced that they will partner to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform under the invest.com brand name.
  
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• The History of Tezos: The Infamous ICO Trying to Rebound Amidst Lawsuits and Disputes

  05-07-2018 21:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Tezos is finally here — time to remember how the project started and what caused the infamous delay
  
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• Deadline for Implementing Indian Central Bank’s Ban on Crypto Dealings Ends

  05-07-2018 21:25 via cointelegraph.com
  The deadline for the Indian central bank crypto dealings ban to be implemented ends today, as Bitcoin dips below $6,500
  
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• IBM Signs $740 Million Deal With Australian Gov’t to Use Blockchain for Data Security

  05-07-2018 21:15 via cointelegraph.com
  IBM has signed a five-year $740 million deal with the Australian government to bring blockchain and other new technologies to “many, many government agencies”
  
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• 8% Gains: NEO Price Defies Stagnant Market as Network Enters ‘Era of Decentralizatoin’

  05-07-2018 21:01
  The NEO price climbed by approximately eight percent on Thursday after the project entered what developers are calling the “Era of Decentralization.” NEO Price Climbs Despite Sluggish Crypto Market The eight percent increase wasn’t the most impressive performance the asset has seen, but it was made more so due to the fact that it occurred
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• Syscoin and Binance Confusion Causes Wild Speculation

  05-07-2018 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  A combination of irregular trades from API users on Binance and a set of Syscoin chained unconfirmed transactions led to media speculation that Binance had been hacked for $45 million. Binance has not been hacked, the irregular trades have been rolled back, and the Syscoin blockchain has not been compromised.
  Syscoin Was Not Hacked
  In a blog post, the Syscoin team confirmed that Syscoin was not hacked, the chain was not attacked and is fully operational. They identified several issues that led t
  
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• Immutability in Doubt: Do We Need to Protect Blockchain Data?

  05-07-2018 20:45 via cointelegraph.com
  A new U.S. bill calls into question a cornerstone of blockchain technology — its immutability. What is the purpose behind it and does blockchain really need to be protected?
  
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• Block.one Appoints Former Jefferies Asia CEO to Lead VC Arm

  05-07-2018 20:45
  Block.one, the company behind the EOS blockchain, has just hired a former Jefferies Group LLC executive to lead its $1 billion venture capital arm.
  
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• French Markets Regulators Blocklist More Cryptocurrency Websites

  05-07-2018 20:19
  The warning comes as Paris watchdog is seeking to police crypto activities.
  
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• Volkswagen Seeks Patent for Inter-Vehicular Blockchain Communications System

  05-07-2018 20:00
  Volkswagen has applied for a patent allowing vehicles to communicate with each other through a blockchain-based network aimed to increase road safety by warning of nearby vehicles and alerting the driver to potential collisions. The system could potentially be used to negotiate actions like merging lanes, overtaking, and a number of other high-risk activities on
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• The New York Post Really Doesn’t Have a Clue About Bitcoin

  05-07-2018 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Here at NewsBTC we love hearing the musings of dusty old conservatives trying to debase something they know absolutely nothing about. Today we thought we’d share with you one such baseless attack on the protocol that the bankers just love to hate.
  John Crudele: “Bitcoin is Really Worth Nothing”
  Throughout its relatively short existence, there have been many verbal attacks made against Bitcoin. There was JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s outburst calling the most successfu
  
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• IBM Wants to Track 'Collaborative Coding' Milestones on a Blockchain

  05-07-2018 19:51
  A new patent application from IBM suggests that the tech giant is eyeing blockchain as a way to chart programmer contributions for projects.
  
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• IBM Wants to Track Code Milestones on a Blockchain

  05-07-2018 19:51
  A new patent application from IBM suggests that the tech giant is eyeing blockchain as a way to chart programmer contributions for projects.
  
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• Introducing Cryptoindex Platform – the Potential to be the “Dow Jones” Of the Crypto Market

  05-07-2018 19:33
  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 rapid growth of cryptocurrencies has attracted professionals and amateur investors worldwide. Cryptocurrencies now hold a market cap of more than $300 billion, a cap that according to
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• ONe Social Network Built on Trust and Transparency Readies Its TGE

  05-07-2018 19:21
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• Shanghai Jiaotong University (Sjtu) and BiXin Announced to Join HPB Node Ecosystem

  05-07-2018 18:44
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• DATA Open Source Explained by Dr. Eric Li

  05-07-2018 18:38
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• Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies

  05-07-2018 18:30
  Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
  
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• Western Union Patent Eyes Cryptocurrency for Secure Transfer System

  05-07-2018 18:28
  A newly-published Western Union patent envisions a system that manages recurring transfer notifications and secure payments for a cryptocurrency network. According to filing documents published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, the Englewood, CO-based firm — the largest money transfer service in the world — has sought to devise a method to
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• MOAC Blockchain 3.0 Seminar in Shanghai Has Concluded Successfully

  05-07-2018 18:24
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• Latest BitcoinZ Update is a KioskZ System Self-Service Solution

  05-07-2018 18:11
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• Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security

  05-07-2018 17:34
  A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms. 
  
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• Collectable Crypto Game Introduces Personalized Artist-Designed Avatars

  05-07-2018 17:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Collectable Crypto Game plans to introduce ultra-customized avatars. Users submit a photograph of themselves or of their favourite character and artists create a ‘lookalike’ character for them #SPONSORED
  
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• From $25,000 to $22,000: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Lowers Bitcoin Price Prediction

  05-07-2018 17:25
  Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee has lowered his Bitcoin price forecast for this year to $22,000 from $25,000. In making his case the co-founder and managing partner of Fundstrat argued that the price of Bitcoin should be double that of the flagship cryptocurrency’s mining costs. With the mining cost of Bitcoin currently at US$9,100 according to Lee,
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• Have You Heard of “Proof of Access”? If Not, It’s Time You Did

  05-07-2018 17:09 via newsbtc.com
  Blockchain has long been praised for its secure structure and extreme resistance to hackers and corrupt parties.
  In fact, some would even go as far as to describe blockchain — when done properly — as ‘unhackable’. Whether that’s true or not, there’s no denying that the technology is one of the toughest out there when it comes to keeping data safe.
  Despite this, blockchain isn’t perfect, and there’s still a lot of room for improvement in this young
  
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• Crypto Markets See Small Slump, Bitcoin Keeps Above $6,500 Threshold

  05-07-2018 16:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto markets have seen a small slump from yesterday’s highs, but Bitcoin has managed to keep above the psychologically important $6,500 mark
  
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• Up 50%: Ethos Rallies Big After Crypto Wallet Launch

  05-07-2018 16:30
  A token seeking to power an ecosystem of applications is consolidating gains after a bout of big news this week.
  
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• ‘Stop Trying to Create Money!’: BIS Chief Carstens on Cryptocurrency

  05-07-2018 16:28
  “Those crazy kids and their bitcoins, when will they ever learn?” No, that’s not a direct quote, but it more or less sums up international banking chief Agustín Carstens’ thoughts on cryptocurrency, both as a technological development and an economic pursuit. Carstens, the newly-christened general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) — the
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• Israeli Tax Authority to Receive Customer Info from Cryptocurrency Broker

  05-07-2018 16:22
  Only customers that have earned more than $50,000 over the last 12 months will be affected.
  
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• Former Jefferies Asia CEO to Lead $1 Billion EOS VC Arm

  05-07-2018 16:11 via cointelegraph.com
  The former CEO in Asia for Jefferies Group LLC, a major global investment banking firm, has joined as head of EOS’ $1 billion venture capital arm
  
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• Cryptocurrency Won’t Replace Money Due to State’s ‘Centralized Role’: CEO of Russia’s Biggest Bank

  05-07-2018 15:26
  Bitcoin proponent and blockchain advocate Herman Gref, the head of Russia’s biggest bank, doesn’t see cryptocurrency replacing fiat money in today’s centralized financial system. Sberbank CEO Herman Gref was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Astana Finance Days, a Eurasian financial conference in Kazakhstan, when he was asked for his take on the
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• South Korea Legitimizes Blockchain Industry With Major New Classification Standards

  05-07-2018 15:10 via cointelegraph.com
  The South Korean government is drafting major new industry classification standards for blockchain to serve as a basis for policy making, promotion and regulation
  
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• House Movers Accidentally Steal $10,000 in Bitcoin, Arrested by Police

  05-07-2018 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Movers turned thieves helped themselves to an iMac in order to compensate for what they considered an unfair work rate, clueless to the fact that the computer held $10,000 in Bitcoin.
  Moron Movers Steal $10,000 in Bitcoin Without Knowing it.
  As reported by CBS, A family in Santa Clara California, just outside of San Francisco, hire a couple to help them move house but when the family refused to renegotiate the set price the movers helped themselves to a TV and an iMac computer by force
  
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• BIS Chief to Crypto Coders: 'Stop Trying to Create Money'

  05-07-2018 14:46
  Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, made strong comments again on cryptocurrency.
  
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• Chinese Search Giant Baidu to Launch Rewards on Blockchain Platform

  05-07-2018 14:14
  Baidu, widely dubbed as the Google of China, is going to launch rewards and announce the blockchain layout of their project “Totem” in an upcoming conference on July 18. Totem, a blockchain-based platform, was launched by Baidu in April. Totem utilizes blockchain technology to manage the intellectual property rights of images. They aim to enable
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• CoinDeal Becomes an Official Partner of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club

  05-07-2018 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New, but fast-growing cryptocurrency exchange CoinDeal is quickly building a name for itself in the world of cryptocurrency, and more recently football. As well as now offering fiat currency transfers, CoinDeal is sponsoring Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club as part of a marketing campaign to reach more cryptocurrency users with details of the reputable exchange. “It […]
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• Huobi Launches Australian Exchange Ahead of Blockchain Investment Plans

  05-07-2018 14:01 via cointelegraph.com
  Australian traders can now trade ten crypto-fiat pairs on Huobi’s dedicated local platform
  
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• BIS Chief Bashes Cryptocurrency Again in Scathing Review of Its ‘Failure’ as Money

  05-07-2018 13:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have come in for more bad press from banks as the head of the Bank for International Settlements says they “fail” as money
  
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• Thai Regulator Confirms July Start Date for Regulated ICOs

  05-07-2018 13:14 via cointelegraph.com
  ICOs will face obligatory regulation in Thailand from July 16 in a full legitimization of the technology
  
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• Ethos Gains 100% Due to Bithumb Abnormality, Records 25% Price Surge in 3 Days

  05-07-2018 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethos has enjoyed a nice bump in trading price since its global wide launch 3 days ago, but how much is a matter of speculation.
  Universal Wallet Launch Gains Mass Support
  Ethos, at the time the 60th largest cryptocurrency, whose new universal wallet promises to take the control of crypto investors private keys away from centralized third parties and give them wholly to the user themselves.
  The company presents a public statement about their goals which reads:
  “Our mission is to build a fi
  
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• Bitcoin's Price Rally Hits Speed Bump in Push to $7K

  05-07-2018 13:00
  Bitcoin's short-term bull market has paused at the key technical resistance of $6,750.
  
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• Bitcoin Rally Hits a Speed Breaker at $6,750

  05-07-2018 13:00
  Bitcoin's short-term bull market has paused at the key technical resistance of $6,750.
  
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• New Presidential Decree Will Hasten Cryptocurrency Legalization in Uzbekistan

  05-07-2018 12:57
  A new decree signed by the President of Uzbekistan will encourage the integration and development of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the country. On July 3, Uzbekistan president Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree to advance efforts toward building a digital economy that embraces blockchain technology and the mining, trading, issuance and adoption of cryptocurrencies. The
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• Cryptocurrency-Friendly Legislation in Japan, South Korea and Malta

  05-07-2018 12:37
  Are we seeing the beginnings of a business-attraction competition?
  
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