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• Dead Coin Walking: BitConnect Set to Be Delisted from Last Crypto Exchange

  12-08-2018 23:33
  BitConnect’s BCC token is set to be delisted from the last cryptocurrency exchange that still traded it, meaning it’s about to become a dead coin over a lack of liquidity. Surprisingly, the token still has a market cap of over $6.6 million. TradeSatoshi, a little-known cryptocurrency exchange with a daily trading volume of about $1.16 … Continued
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• Kim Dotcom: Invest in Bitcoin Before U.S. Debt Spirals Out of Control

  12-08-2018 22:15
  Controversial Internet pirate and bitcoin advocate Kim Dotcom is urging everyone to invest in gold and bitcoin because the U.S. government is adding $1 trillion to its debt every year, which will never be paid. The debt will destroy the U.S. and create a global economic collapse, Dotcom argued in a tweet. 1 TRILLION DOLLARS
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• Students are Mining Bitcoin in University Dorms, Campuses are Alert

  12-08-2018 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  While Bitcoin mining — which is the backbone of many public blockchains —  is often left to the operators of data centers, some university students have begun to try their hand at running their own, in-dorm mining efforts.
  Bitcoin Mining In Unexpected Places — University Campuses
  Speaking with CNBC journalists, Patrick Cines, a Penn State College graduate, highlighted his foray into cryptocurrency mining while living on campus grounds. The 2017 Penn State graduate sta
  
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• Interview: Blockchain Startup Havven Brings EOS its First Stablecoin

  12-08-2018 21:05
  Havven, a decentralized payment network and stablecoin, has decided to launch on the EOS blockchain and will airdrop half of its new HAV tokens on the EOS blockchain to existing HAV holders on Ethereum. Havven wants to ensure that the payment network’s success does not depend on one blockchain. The Havven/EOSIO partnership was announced at the
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• An Overview of Kazakhstan Horseracing Association and Pegasus Coin

  12-08-2018 20:30
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• Industry Pioneer, Bitcoin PR Buzz Offers Free Consultations to Blockchain Platforms in Its Summer Campaign

  12-08-2018 20:18
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• What Does Facebook Exec’s Departure From Coinbase Board Mean For Crypto?

  12-08-2018 20:11 via newsbtc.com
  “Facebase” might’ve been a fictional company name that you heard after David Marcus of Facebook joined Coinbase’s board, as speculation was rampant regarding the potential for collaboration between the two firms. But for now, it seems that any chance of collaboration between the two companies may be ending, as the executive of the social media firm has just resigned from his spot on the Coinbase board.
  Is It Time To Say Goodbye To Facebase and Coinbook?
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• Papusha Rocket Technology – World’s First ICO to Clean Up the Earth!

  12-08-2018 20:06
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• Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Undergoes Bullish Correction

  12-08-2018 20:01
  The bitcoin price in the past 24 hours has undergone a much-needed bullish correction, rising about $500 since establishing an intraday low around $6,009. In our previous BTC/USD analysis, we were waiting for a bounce back from 6009-fiat to apply our intrarange strategy. As it did, our long position towards 6192-fiat made us a nominal
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• Bitcoin Opinion: Long Live The King

  12-08-2018 18:55
  If you’re wondering how you should treat Bitcoin, as an investment vehicle, allow me to share with you guys my non-expert opinion. End of story, thanks a lot for reading. See you next time. –this article shouldn’t be taken as financial advisement as it represents my personal opinion and views. I have savings invested in
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• Cryptos See Widespread Green, But Total Market Cap Remains Close to 3-Month Low

  12-08-2018 18:34 via cointelegraph.com
  The market picture: virtually all top 100 cryptos see green on the day, though total market cap remains close to its 3-month low
  
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• $43 Billion Wiped Out of Crypto in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Rebounds

  12-08-2018 17:44
  Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash recovered by around four percent, as the crypto market added $8 billion to its valuation. On August 11, the crypto market lost more than $12 billion of its valuation as major cryptocurrencies recorded large losses. Since then, the market has slightly recovered but the momentum
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• Hodler’s Digest, August 5-12: You Can’t Actually Buy A Frappucino With Bitcoin, But You Can Ship More Things On Blockchain

  12-08-2018 16:22 via cointelegraph.com
  This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Starbucks corrects media hype — you cannot buy your favorite Frapp with BTC — and the SEC postpones a BTC ETF decision until this fall
  
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• Crypto Week In Review: SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF, Goldman Sachs Enters Market

  12-08-2018 16:17 via newsbtc.com
  Although the past week was rather quiet for the cryptocurrency industry, the price action seen throughout the past few days seems to tell a different story, with Bitcoin trading within a hefty $1,400 range.
  SEC Shoots Down VanEck ETF Proposal, Issues 45 Day Delay
  On Tuesday afternoon, the SEC released a document revealing that it would be delaying its verdict of the VanEck and SolidX Bitcoin ETF by 45 days. In a two-page document, the American regulatory body highlighted the fact that it was exe
  
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• Americans are the Main Targets for Crypto Hackers, New Study Reveals

  12-08-2018 16:13
  A research which studied user data leaks from cryptocurrency exchanges has revealed that Americans are the main targets for cryptocurrency hacks. The study was conducted by Group-IB, a Russian based computer forensics and information security firm, who revealed their findings in a report titled “2018 Cryptocurrency Exchanges-User Accounts Leaks Analysis.” The firm revealed that in
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• Trans-Fee Mining Model: FCoin, the Chinese Cryptocurrency Exchange, is Overturning the Industry

  12-08-2018 16:03
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• Crypto Trading 101: Simple Charting Patterns Explained

  12-08-2018 15:30
  Are you good at spotting anomalies in complex problems? Charting just might be for you. CoinDesk offers its basic guide for eager intro traders.
  
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• Bitmain Sells Bitcoin, Buys Bitcoin Cash – Now Holds 5% of Circulation

  12-08-2018 15:15
  As Bitmain prepares to go public, what will the repercussions of this preference be?
  
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• Bitmain Sells Bitcoin, Buys Bitcoin Cash – Now Holding 5% of Circulation

  12-08-2018 15:15
  As Bitmain prepares to go public, what will the repercussions of this preference be?
  
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• Ethereum Classic’s Comeback, Bitmain’s $18 Billion IPO, and Goldman’s Bear Tear: This Week in Crypto

  12-08-2018 15:12
  Make sure you check out our previous edition here, now let’s go over what happened in crypto this week. Also, make sure you subscribe for this week’s edition of The CCN Podcast on iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Price Watch: The bitcoin price is down 12% this week following a loss of 15% last week. Bitcoin had been hovering around
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• How Crypto Reacted to This Week's SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay

  12-08-2018 14:30
  While the market didn't like the SEC's bitcoin ETF delay decision, observers on social media weren't surprised at all.
  
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• Audit Giant Intuit Gains Patent for Bitcoin Transactions over Text Messages

  12-08-2018 13:37
  Intuit has been granted a patent that describes a method whereby Bitcoin payments can be processed by using text messages. The patent was filed to the U.S. Patent Office on June 13, 2014. The application explained a system that would allow two users to complete their payments using their mobile phones. It would also include
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• Creative Industries to Become Part of Zeepin’s Platform Following Its August Mainnet Launch

  12-08-2018 13:36 via newsbtc.com
  In partnership with NEO and Ontology, Shanghai-based company Zeepin has been working on the development of its unique ecosystem. The company’s mission is to enable economic empowerment for businesses in the creative industries and explore the potential for blockchain use among them by conducting research and engaging creatives on the Zeepin chain. While its initial appearance may sound complex and vague, let’s dig into the whole of Zeepin and its dApps initiatives.In the creative ind
  
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• IBM and Maersk are Turning the Shipping Industry on Top of its Head With Their Latest Revelation

  12-08-2018 12:46 via crypto-news.net
  On July 9th, business giants IBM and A.P. Moller – Maersk released a press release through www.prnewswire.com informing the world about TradeLens, a platform that is designed to become the worlds’ most powerful shipping ecosystem.
  Coming from somebody else, this might be a surprise, but both IBM and Maersk are giant players in international business. This endeavor combines their blockchain and logistics experience to create a truly powerful solution that will digitize global sup
  
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• US Financial Crime Regulator Now Receiving 1,500 SAR Reports a Month

  12-08-2018 12:35
  "Compliance does not begin because you may get caught, or because you are about to be discovered."
  
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• US Financial Crime Regulator Now Receives 1,500 SAR Reports per Month

  12-08-2018 12:35
  FinCEN relies on reports of suspicious activity to investigate wrongdoing, so the more the better.
  
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• Major Crypto Exchange KuCoin Hong Kong Offices are Empty

  12-08-2018 10:57 via newsbtc.com
  In a recent Medium post by Hong Kong independent journalist Jackson Wong, the reliability and safety of KuCoin as a crypto exchange was called into question.  In the report, titled “WARNING: KuCoin’s Hong Kong office is empty. Be extremely cautious about depositing money into this exchange,” the reporter expressed his concerns that popular crypto exchange KuCoin could be pulling an exit scam as their Hong Kong offices are empty.
  Long Held Suspicious Regarding KuCoin
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• Facebook’s Blockchain Head Leaves Coinbase Board, Calls Move ‘Appropriate’

  12-08-2018 10:31
  Is Facebook planning to become a competitor to Coinbase?
  
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• Facebook’s Blockchain Head Leaves Board of Coinbase, Calls Move “Appropriate”

  12-08-2018 10:31
  Is Facebook planning to become a competitor to Coinbase?
  
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• Blockchain Music Startup Raises $5.5 Million in Series A Funding

  12-08-2018 10:01
  Audius, a decentralised, community-owned music sharing platform billed as the blockchain’s answer to Soundcloud has announced the successful completion of a $5.5 million Series A funding round as it launches the world’s first ever blockchain-based music sharing protocol. Made on August 8, 2018, the announcement revealed that the funding round was led by General Catalyst and
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• XMAX’s Korea tour has Successfully Concluded, with Growth Expected for the Blockchain Game Industry

  12-08-2018 08:29
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• FCoin Announces Their Transition to the “2.0” Era

  12-08-2018 08:26
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• Bitcoin Price Weekly Analysis: BTC/USD Could Correct Above $6,400

  12-08-2018 07:28 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin price is slowly recovering slowly and steadily above the $6,100 level against the US Dollar.
  There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $6,220 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair must stay above the $6,100 level to stay in the positive zone and recover higher.Bitcoin price declined heavily below $6,500 against the US Dollar. BTC/USD found support near $6,000 and is currently attempting an upside correction.
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• Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis: ETH/USD Recovery Remains Capped

  12-08-2018 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Key HighlightsETH price declined heavily and it almost tested the $300 support area against the US Dollar.
  There is a connecting bearish trend line formed with resistance at $330 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair has to move past $330 and $340 resistances to recover further in the near term.Ethereum price tumbled and declined heavily versus the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETH/USD remains in a bearish zone as long as it is below $400.
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• Bitcoin Cash ‘Chain-Splitting’ Bug was Detected by Bitcoin Core Dev.

  12-08-2018 01:54
  It has emerged that the “unknown person” who notified Bitcoin ABC developers of a vulnerability in Bitcoin Cash which would have resulted in the unintended split of the altcoin’s network is actually a Bitcoin Core (bitcoin’s primary software implementation) developer. In a Medium blog post, Corey Fields revealed that he was responsible for anonymously and
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• Keep Your Hands Off Cryptocurrency, Economist Tells World Governments

  12-08-2018 00:04
  Prominent economist and editorial director of the American Institute for Economic Research (AEIR), Jeffrey Tucker, has urged governments and central banks around the world to let go of the idea of creating state-backed cryptocurrencies and instead focus on the soundness of the fiat system and the banking system. “Leave Crypto Alone” In an editorial published
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