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• The Unbanked Population: Crypto’s Calling Card?

  15-07-2018 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  Financial services might be something you take for granted. Depositing, borrowing and withdrawing capital is as easy as going to your local bank branch, but there are billions of individuals worldwide with no access to something as simple as a bank account.77% Of Filipino Adults Do Not Have Access To Financial ServicesCNN’s Philippines branch recently reported that a survey conducted by Philippine’s central bank (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) has found that approximately 77% of Filipi
  
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• 4,500-Year-Old Board Game ‘Go’ Gets Blockchain Revamp

  15-07-2018 23:30
  Lee Sedol, the world’s top player of 4,500-year-old Chinese board game Go, is working on a blockchain version of his beloved game in association with The Blockchain Inc. Sedol, was the fifth-youngest South Korean to become a professional Go player, at the age of 12, and he is widely considered to be the world’s most
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• 81% of ICOs Are Scams, U.S. Losing Token Sale Market Share: Report

  15-07-2018 22:00
  Initial coin offering (ICO) promoters have been widely successful with regards to the quantity of projects they have been able to at least partially fund. On matters of quality, perhaps not so much. According to a report prepared by Satis Group Crypto Research, around 81% of the total number of initial coin offerings launched since
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• Crypto Markets Keep Building Momentum, Bitcoin Inches Towards $6,400

  15-07-2018 20:50 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto markets keep building momentum, with nine out of top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap in the green and Bitcoin inching towards the $6,400 mark
  
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• Between Oracles and Smart Contracts: JUR to Take Dispute Management Onto the Blockchain

  15-07-2018 20:35 via newsbtc.com
  In the past twenty years, technology has advanced to the point that it is now a ubiquitous part of our lives. The internet provides global connections that comprise everything from social media to e-commerce. Smartphones, affordable computers, and a continual, reliable internet connection have had a transformative effect on the way we interact with the world around us.
  For instance, online shopping is supplanting the in-store experience for many consumers. Forbes notes, “For the first time
  
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• Ethereum’s Next Big Game Will Offer Major League Baseball Collectibles

  15-07-2018 20:30
  Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a step into the blockchain and crypto world by launching its own Ethereum-based game, “MLB Crypto,” in partnership with blockchain dApp developer Lucid Sight, Yahoo Finance has reported. Welcome Baseball fans! Proud to be partnering with @MLB to bring True Digital Ownership to #baseball ⚾️ Stay tuned for more
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• Crypto Wallets Security: Explained

  15-07-2018 20:09 via cointelegraph.com
  Is there anything you can do to save your crypto if your wallet has been hacked? What are the most common ways thefts use to steal coins? Explore the basics of crypto wallet security
  
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• Venezuelan Launches “Adopt a Family” Movement After Buying 400 Kg of Food With Crypto

  15-07-2018 19:58
  A Venezuelan Redditor recently decided to use donations received in NANO to buy over 400 kg of food for his friends and family in the country, which is facing one of the deepest economic recessions yet. He’s now launching a movement to support others. As covered by CCN, the Venezuelan crypto enthusiast, going by Windows7733
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• Ether and Bitcoin Cash Rise 3% as Market Adds $8 Billion, Can Momentum be Sustained?

  15-07-2018 18:30
  Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market has added $8 billion to its valuation, as the price of Bitcoin Cash and Ether rose by more than 3 percent. Very Low Volume The bitcoin price came close to breaching the $6,400 level but failed to continue its corrective rally above the $6,400 region. As of … Continued
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• Top Swiss Stock Exchange Says It Is ‘Open’ to Offering Crypto Trading on Its Platform

  15-07-2018 18:14 via cointelegraph.com
  SIX Group, the operator of Switzerland’s largest stock exchange, aims to release a digital trading platform by mid-2019 and is “open” to the possibility of offering crypto trading on it
  
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• Hodler’s Digest, July 9-15: While Mining ETH is a ‘Side Hustle’ for Google Co-Founder, Mining BTC for Russians May Fund Election ‘Interference’

  15-07-2018 17:42 via cointelegraph.com
  More than 80 percent of ICOs in 2017 are identified as “scams,” while the UK sees crypto becoming mainstream within a decade — read more in our Hodler’s Digest
  
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• Opinion: Learning to Sail the Bitcoin Market

  15-07-2018 17:15
  On my last couple of articles I’ve taken the discussion away from price and volume, as I wanted to focus on the underlying bitcoin infrastructure and governance model, as well as on the technology developments that will push adoption. However, it is equally important to understand how to behave during down-cycles and how to treat the … Continued
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• Coinbase Plans Further Expansion of Cryptocurrency Menu

  15-07-2018 16:36
  The company considers five new cryptocurrencies shortly after announcing the imminent addition of Ethereum Classic.
  
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• Universities Racing to Provide Lectures on Crypto: Opportunities and Pitfalls

  15-07-2018 16:31 via cointelegraph.com
  More universities are offering crypto courses, but what kind of knowledge do they provide?
  
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• U.S Congressman Sounds Off On Cryptocurrency Industry Amid Democratic Hacking Scandal

  15-07-2018 16:06
  The recent indictments of 12 Russian intelligence officers by the team of Special Counsel Robert Muller has been dominating headlines. The officers are charged with hacking the computer networks of some staffers on the Hillary Clinton campaign, people involved with the Democratic National Committee, and people involved with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Deputy Attorney
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• Chile Court of Appeals Orders Bank to Resume Business With Crypto Exchange Orionx

  15-07-2018 15:33 via cointelegraph.com
  Chile’s Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Orionx crypto exchange, saying that the state-owned Banco Estado has to reopen the company’s previously closed deposit account
  
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• Leading Advertisers Tap Blockchain to Crack Down on Frivolous Spending

  15-07-2018 15:12
  Blockchain has already revolutionized a lot of different industries. Now a growing number of digital marketers are using the technology as an aide for a variety of tasks, including to see how many of their ads are actually being viewed by real people. Advertises are drawn to blockchain for a couple of different reasons. Some
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• What’s Behind the Multi-Billion Dollar Venture Capital Interest in Crypto?

  15-07-2018 13:45
  The mercurial rise in popularity for the ICO fund-raising model has led many industry observers and evangelists to conclude that the days of venture capital are long gone. Indeed, the market for ICOs has exploded in the past year and a half. During the first quarter of 2018, ICO funding easily outstripped the full year
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• What Crypto Really Thinks About Litecoin's Banking Ambitions

  15-07-2018 13:30
  A much-talked-about deal between a cryptocurrency non-profit and a bank saw cheers and jeers this week, and all sorts of reactions in between.
  
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• Crypto Becomes Proper Alternative to Cash in Struggling Economies

  15-07-2018 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  The use of crypto donations by a Venezuelan citizen has shown cryptocurrencies are better than some fiat currencies even though they have been dismissed as too volatile. These donations also highlight the changing perception of crypto away from its murky past on the dark net.
  Crypto Helps Citizens Affected by Hyper-Inflation
  The NANO community has donated almost $5,000 worth to a Venezuelan called Hector. After initially receiving a month’s worth of salary (0.5 NANO, or $1.20), further don
  
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• $13.5 Million Hack Ignites Fresh Debate Over Crypto Project Bancor

  15-07-2018 12:40
  The security breach of a well-funded blockchain project renewed critiques against its technology this week.
  
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• Indian Police Find “Crucial Clues” in $300 Million GainBitcoin Scam

  15-07-2018 12:25
  Police investigations into the infamous cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme GainBitcoin, estimated at $300 million, are fast making progress as authorities have stated they now possess “crucial clues” on how the fraudulent organization laundered money. “Crucial Clues” As reported by The Indian Express on July 13, 2018, police from the Indian state of Gujarat are actively probing
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• Bank of England Slammed for Falling Behind Regulating Crypto

  15-07-2018 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Bank of England (BoE) has been criticized in a UK Treasury Committee during a hearing on Digital Currencies on July 4. Three senior government and banking officials denied the claim, arguing that a taskforce is underway to provide clear guidance over what crypto regulations need to be imposed.
  MP: “Facebook Leading the Way”
  In the hearing, Labour MP Wes Streeting praised Facebook for ‘having to lead the way’ in banning crypto adverts even though it has recently revers
  
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• Can the Entrance of Billionaire Investors Revive Crypto Hedge Funds?

  15-07-2018 08:33 via newsbtc.com
  Billionaire Steven Cohen has backed a hedge fund targeted at crypto assets and blockchain-based companies by investing in it. This supports claims made by an employee at Morgan Stanley that cryptocurrency trading will be a ‘shot of adrenaline’ for hedge funds.
  Move Towards Crypto Hedge Funds
  Cohen Private Ventures made an investment into crypto hedge and venture capital fund Autonomous Partners, according to a person familiar with the matter. The fund, owned by Steven Cohen, has prev
  
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• Billionaire Investor Says Crypto Will Revive Hedge Funds

  15-07-2018 08:33 via newsbtc.com
  Billionaire Steven Cohen has backed a hedge fund targeted at crypto assets and blockchain-based companies by investing in it. This supports claims made by an employee at Morgan Stanley that cryptocurrency trading will be a ‘shot of adrenaline’ for hedge funds.
  Move Towards Crypto Hedge Funds
  Cohen Private Ventures made an investment into crypto hedge and venture capital fund Autonomous Partners, according to a person familiar with the matter. The fund, owned by Steven Cohen, has prev
  
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• Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis: BTC/USD’s Triangle Break Near

  15-07-2018 08:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin price formed a decent support near $6,050 and recovered against the US Dollar.
  There is a key triangle forming with resistance near $6,300 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair is facing many hurdles on the upside near the $6,300 and $6,450 levels.Bitcoin price is preparing for the next move above $6,300 against the US Dollar. BTC/USD could trade higher if buyers succeed in pushing the price above $6,450.
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• Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis: What’s Next for ETH/USD?

  15-07-2018 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Key HighlightsETH price remains in a bearish trend below the $450 resistance area against the US Dollar.
  There is a declining channel formed with current resistance at $439 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair is facing many resistances on the upside such as $439, $455 and the 100 SMA.Ethereum price is struggling to gain bullish momentum versus the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETH/USD could make a bullish move as long as it is above $417.
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• Crypto Week In Review: Bancor Hack, Coinbase Add Tokens, Price Drop

  15-07-2018 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Despite seeing bearish price action, with the market moving down by 10%, the past week was still rife with news about cryptocurrency exchanges.
  This Week’s News Headlines
  Hedge Fund Investor Takes Step Into An Unfamiliar Space
  Steven Cohen, a well-known hedge fund manager, recently made an investment into Autonomous Partners, a new hedge fund that is focused on the acquisition of cryptocurrencies and equity in blockchain-related companies.
  According to Fortune, Autonomous was launched in D
  
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• Interview: Litecoin Cash Dev on 51% Attacks and The New ‘Hive’ Solution

  15-07-2018 01:10
  Litecoin Cash developer Tanner spoke to CCN about the recent 51% attack on the LCC network and how such attacks could be avoided in future. Litecoin Cash was created as a way to launch a refined SHA coin to offer SHA256 miners more options and to create the fairest distribution through an IFO (initial fork
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• Crypto Markets See Slight Gains Since Yesterday’s Upswing, Despite US Indictment FUD

  15-07-2018 00:07 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto markets hold steady with slight gains since yesterday’s upswing, despite U.S. govt’s crypto-involving indictment
  
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