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• CryptoKitties Auctions $25k ‘Honu Kitty’ Collectible to Fund Ocean Preservation

  21-07-2018 23:05
  The world’s biggest blockchain game, CryptoKitties, has collaborated with marine conservation organizations to create a rare cat named “Honu Kitty”. It is the first environmental-friendly collectible that draws attention towards the protection of endangered sea turtles. Ocean Elders and ACTAI Global, two different communities consisting of global leaders, athletes and technologists focused on preserving environment, teamed up … Continued
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• Interview: Esports Project Gods Unchained Launches on Ethereum with Coinbase Backing

  21-07-2018 21:31
  Gods Unchained, the first competitive e-sports project on Ethereum, has launched with backing from the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform Coinbase. In an interview with CCN, Gods Unchained co-founder and COO Robbie Ferguson, spoke about the game, the decision to launch the game on the Ethereum main chain, and the process of launching
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• 0x Gains 12% and Tokens Rise During Volatile Cryptocurrency Markets

  21-07-2018 20:40
  The crypto market has been extremely volatile over the past 24 hours, especially small tokens and digital assets, possibly due to the decline in volume in the past week. Bitcoin’s Weird Movements Yesterday, on July 21, the price of bitcoin surged from $7,400 to $7,600 in a span of 10 minutes, with a spike demand
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• From Positive Regulation to Ponzi Comparisons: What Went On at US Congress Crypto Hearings

  21-07-2018 20:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Here’s what went on at the recent US Congress hearings regarding crypto: from calls for positive regulation to a crypto ban suggestion and obligatory “Ponzi schemes” comparisons
  
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• CME Bitcoin Futures Daily Volume Spikes 93% in Q2 2018

  21-07-2018 20:12
  CME Group’s bitcoin futures average daily volume spiked 93% in the second quarter over the previous quarter, while open interest posted a 58% increase, the company noted on Twitter. Average daily volume jumped from 1,854 in the first quarter to 3,577 in the second quarter, while open interest rose from 1,523 to 2,405 in the
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• Worst Not Yet Over for Bitcoin Price: BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes

  21-07-2018 20:02
  Seems like that anticipated trip to the Lambo dealership will have to be put off for later. According to the co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange, Authur Hayes, the rally that bitcoin has experienced this week was accompanied by healthy volumes, making it possible for higher levels to be reached. However, prices could reverse
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• Liverpool Aims to Become ‘World’s First Climate-Positive City’ Using Blockchain Tech

  21-07-2018 19:00 via cointelegraph.com
  The city of Liverpool will use Malta-based Poseidon Foundation’s blockchain platform to offset the city’s climate impact by 110%
  
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• Insurance Giants See ‘Big Opportunity’ in Cryptocurrency Storage Coverage

  21-07-2018 18:33
  Big insurance companies such as XL Group, AIG and Chubb are quietly offering cryptocurrency insurance as cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to gain acceptance. While the insurance companies active in this sector are not doing a lot to publicize their activities, those interviewed said they can avoid liabilities. According to Bloomberg more than a dozen
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• Celebs and Crypto: A Mixed Bag of Crypto Collaboration

  21-07-2018 17:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Celebrities and crypto — the good, the bad and the outright ridiculous
  
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• How Pinmo Will Utilize Blockchain to Revolutionize the Advertising Industry

  21-07-2018 17:08
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• Switzerland Tries to Stem Exodus of Cryptocurrency Firms

  21-07-2018 17:00
  Regulators in Switzerland are trying to stem the exodus of cryptocurrency firms after two banks in the country’s small but flourishing virtual currency industry shut down recently. Industry insiders are worried that the exits could kick-start a trend that will cause Switzerland to lose its edge as a cryptocurrency haven, according to Reuters. Some customers are flocking
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• See How TAP Coin Is the Future of Decentralized Advertising

  21-07-2018 17:00
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• Cosplay Offers a New Take on the Crypto-Blockchain Market

  21-07-2018 16:54
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• XMAX – A New Vision for Blockchain Development

  21-07-2018 16:50
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• A Cutting-Edge Multi-Cryptocurrency Hardware Crypto-Wallet from OraSaifu is About to Hit the Global Market

  21-07-2018 16:42
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• Pearl Pay Launches Initiative to Solve OFW Problems

  21-07-2018 16:27
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• Harassment Is a Real Issue for Cosplayers but Help Is at Hand

  21-07-2018 16:11
  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. Harassment of cosplayers is a serious issue that needs to be tackled earnestly. “Cosplay is not consent” signs have been up since 2014 at the New York Comic
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• Cloud-Mining Service Hashflare Disables Bitcoin Mining Contracts, Shuts Down

  21-07-2018 15:35
  Hashflare, one of the largest cloud-based mining service, abruptly shuts down Bitcoin mining contracts. In an official statement, Hashflare stated that they would disable their mining hardware and would effectively terminate all SHA-256 based mining contracts. The company said: “BTC mining continues being unprofitable, in light of which we would like to inform you that
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• India Has Become More Optimistic in Crypto as Big Companies Challenge Court

  21-07-2018 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto companies were heard in India today as they told the supreme court that the ban on banks interacting with cryptocurrencies is illegal. The global community has placed widespread pressure on the courts to stop the ban, as crypto exchanges have threatened to take their business elsewhere.
  Banking Ban Could be Lifted Imminently
  On July 5, regulated Indian banks were stopped from interacting with crypto companies leading to a reduction in the availability for users to withdraw or deposit fund
  
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• South Africa’s Secluded Whites-Only Orania Community is Testing a Digital Currency

  21-07-2018 14:30
  Exclusively populated by Afrikaners, the town of Orania located in the remote parts of South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, has had its own currency known as the Ora since 2004. Pegged to the rand, the Orania Chamber of Commerce has been responsible for printing the community’s currency. Now the town of approximately 1,600 people is
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• Facebook Restores Coinbase Crypto Ads, No Intent to Block Legitimate Companies

  21-07-2018 13:39 via newsbtc.com
  The CEO of Coinbase has just announced that the platform has just been approved to display ads on the largest social media platform in the world, Facebook.
  Facebook Repeals Ban On Crypto-Related Advertisements
  As the market began to run last year, so did cryptocurrency ad sightings, with dozens, if not hundreds of cryptocurrency companies promoting their product via any social media platform available to the public. However, it quickly became apparent, to social media firms and consumers alike,
  
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• Lufthansa Announces Global Blockchain Challenge for the Aviation Industry

  21-07-2018 13:34
  Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH) and the SAP.iO Berlin Foundry have teamed up to launch the first ever Aviation Blockchain Challenge worldwide. Announced in a blog recently, the challenge seeks to explore potential opportunities and drive adoption of Blockchain technology in the airline industry. The Challenge According to the reveal announcement, application of blockchain technology in finance currently
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• China's Crypto Millionaires Are Using Bitcoin to Buy Real Estate Abroad

  21-07-2018 11:30
  Bitcoin is flowing out of China, into California mansions – and changing global real estate patterns.
  
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• Bears Regain Control as Crypto Selloff Continues

  21-07-2018 11:10 via newsbtc.com
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  A red start for the weekend in Crypto land; altcoins falling heavily are Dash, Cardano, Monero and Nem, only VeChain is climbing
  Anticipation of a quantifiable recovery for crypto markets has faded as we enter the weekend. The selloff has continued and the rally appears to have been another blip in a lengthening bear market. Total market capitalization has fallen below $280 billion and looks to be heading further south.
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• Crypto Trading 101: Bull and Bear Flags (And What They Mean for Price)

  21-07-2018 10:30
  When it comes to making big money in trading, the trend is your friend. But spotting the trend early is challenging. That's where flags can help.
  
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• Coinbase Now Has Its Own Political Action Committee

  21-07-2018 06:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange has formed its own political action committee
  
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• Crypto Exchange Coinbase Forms Political Action Committee

  21-07-2018 05:35
  Coinbase formed a Political Action Committee, though it is unclear which candidates it plans to support at this time.
  
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• Ukrainian Financial Stability Council Supports Regulatory Concept for Cryptocurrencies

  21-07-2018 05:22 via cointelegraph.com
  The Financial Stability Council of Ukraine supported a regulatory concept of crypto regulation that involves recognizing cryptocurrencies as a financial instrument
  
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• Japanese Minister Denies Association with Cryptocurrency Firm Under Investigation

  21-07-2018 04:00
  Seiko Noda, Japan’s internal affairs minister, denied having an interest in a cryptocurrency company under investigation and interfering in that investigation, according to a report in Asahi Shimbun. As a Cabinet minister, Noda could be accused of trying to influence a government investigation. Noda acknowledged that one of her aides was present at a meeting on
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• Stellar Price Slides 10 Percent as Bullish Trend Hits a Snag

  21-07-2018 02:43
  The stellar price (XLM)  fell by just over 10% today, indicating a recent bullish trend may not sustain itself. Stellar is currently the sixth-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $5.131 billion, right behind EOS. In the last seven days, it has gained 35% in value against the dollar, according to CoinMarketCap. In the recent
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• XRP Technical Analysis: Spike in XRP FUDs Signals a Bottoming Market

  21-07-2018 02:04 via newsbtc.com
  On a weekly basis, XRP lags and is up one percent in the same time frame. This comes at the backdrop of FUDs and talk of SEC anticipated clarification of XRP. Despite all, XRP is still trading above key support lines. It is likely that weekend’s price action would shape the short to medium term trajectory of this coin.
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  The sore, iterative and tired debate of whether XRP is a security or a utility is quickly degenerating into drivel. If anything, ordinary investors don’t
  
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• BBVA Signs $117 Mln Blockchain-Powered Corporate Loan

  21-07-2018 01:51 via cointelegraph.com
  Spanish bank BBVA signed a new blockchain-powered loan, having completed the first global blockchain-based pilot on loans and corporate finance
  
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• The Jigsaw Ransomware Has Been Revived to Steal Bitcoin from Unsuspecting Users

  21-07-2018 01:49 via newsbtc.com
  The Jigsaw malware is back and it is ready to steal Bitcoin from consumers once again.
  Jigsaw is Back to Scare Bitcoin Users
  ZDNet recently reported that the “Jigsaw” ransomware has recently been revised by hackers to steal Bitcoin from unsuspecting users through a “simple-but-effective trick.”
  According to the technology news source, Jigsaw first appeared in the cryptocurrency scene in April 2016 as a form of ransomware, holding the files and information of users hostage
  
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• Equity Crowdfunding Platform StartEngine Now Accepts Bitcoin

  21-07-2018 01:49
  StartEngine, a U.S. based equity crowdfunding platform, has announced that it has started accepting investment contributions in bitcoin. Founded in 2014, the company has launched various ICOs and has helped raise capital for more than 150 startups. According to the Regulation Crowdfunding rules presented by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a funding portal
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• Blockshow Announces Blockshow Americas 2018 Conference in Las Vegas August 20-21

  21-07-2018 01:27 via cointelegraph.com
  Blockshow Americas 2018 debuts its first-ever conference in Las Vegas August 20-21, 2018. Registration is now open
  
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• Malta Regulator Tells Blockchain Companies to Wait Before Applying for Approvals and Authorization

  21-07-2018 01:05 via cointelegraph.com
  Maltese regulators have told blockchain companies to wait for a public announcement from the agency before filing a request for approvals and authorizations
  
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• Tron Price (TRX) Still Going Down, But Technicals Show Positive Future

  21-07-2018 00:49
  The Tron price (TRX) lost a good deal of its value over the last three days. On Friday, July 20, Tron is trading at $0.0349, losing around 8% in 24 hours. Technically, TRX is trading within a range on D1, with the major support at $0.0230, and the resistance at $0.1004. In the midterm, Tron
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• CME Report: Bitcoin Futures Average Daily Volume up 93% in Second Quarter

  21-07-2018 00:29 via cointelegraph.com
  CME revealed that Bitcoin futures average daily volume grew by 93 percent in Q2 over the previous quarter in 2018, while open interest is up 58 percent
  
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• Cloud Mining Platform HashFlare Stops Services, Disables Equipment on SHA-256 Contracts

  21-07-2018 00:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptocurrency cloud mining service HashFlare has halted mining services on current SHA-256 contracts due to difficulties with generating profits
  
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• Who's In Control of Tezos? That Answer Is About to Change

  21-07-2018 00:04
  Get ready for a frenzy of community baking.
  
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• Over $700 Million Stolen from Exchanges. Can We Prevent It?

  21-07-2018 00:00 via crypto-news.net
  As reported by CipherTrace, a blockchain security firm, an equivalent of around $730 million in cryptocurrencies was stolen off exchanges in the first quarter of 2018. This is incredibly huge and has raised concerns among an array of investors and potential users of different ventures, particularly because these figures seem to be growing every year. In 2017, there have been approximately $265 million lost from exchanges on account of security breaches and other cybersecurity events. So it is qu
  
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• Chasing Fake Volumes: CoinMarketCap Drops Volume Requirements for Listing

  21-07-2018 00:00
  The site has also acknowledged the concerns aired by the crypto community about inflated turnover figures.
  
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