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• Russia’s Pension Fund Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Labor Abuse

  29-08-2018 23:14
  Russia’s FIU pension fund will use blockchain technology to integrate all of its information into a distributed registry and will prepare proposals to integrate all systems into a single platform, according to Izvestia. The fund believes it will cut costs for servicing and storing significant amounts of data. The technology will also provide more transparency
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• OECD to Examine the Potential Impact of Blockchain Next Month

  29-08-2018 23:00
  OECD plans to host an international conference on blockchain technology next month.
  
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• OECD Event to Examine the Potential Impact of Blockchain

  29-08-2018 23:00
  The intergovernmental economic organization plans to host an international conference on blockchain in September, its first ever.
  
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• Italian Football Club Becomes First Team to be Bought Using Digital Currency

  29-08-2018 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  An Italian football club has become the first team ever to be bought using cryptocurrency. Rimini FC 1912 play in Italian Serie C and 25% of the club is now owned by Heritage Sport Holdings.
  Heritage Sport Holdings Buy 25% of Rimini Using Quantocoin
  The deal for Rimini is a world first.
  Payment was made for the club using Quantocoin, a cryptocurrency with links to the company buying Rimini – Heritage Sport Holdings. According to Sky Sports News Italy, the president of the club, Giorgio Gra
  
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• IPFS Being Used by Canada’s National Research Council

  29-08-2018 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  On August 20th, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced that they have started using the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to create their own blockchain explorer. The explorer is developed by Bitaccess, the self-branded “Canada’s Blockchain Company“, and is designed to store, share, and provide access to grant and contribution data to the general public in an immutable and transparent way.
  Back in January, the NRC experimented for the first time with block
  
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• This Tech Company is Aiming to Reshape the Travel Hospitality Sector with the Blockchain

  29-08-2018 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to booking a flight to an exotic location or paying for a week’s stay at a hotel, the use of the internet is becoming a favourable option. This is partly due to the convenience of booking for flights and hotels, in addition to the trust factor and the ability to compare various […]
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• News Giant Associated Press Partners Blockchain Journalism Startup Civil

  29-08-2018 22:23
  The Civil Media Company and The Associated Press (AP) have announced a partnership to license AP news content for use by newsrooms that use Civil. The news was revealed in a blogpost on Civil’s website on Tuesday, August 28. Potential Synergy Between Civil and AP Under the terms of the agreement, AP will deliver news content
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• A BS in bitcoin? These colleges are now offering cryptocurrency-related courses - MarketWatch

  29-08-2018 22:15 via marketwatch.com
  A BS in bitcoin? These colleges are now offering cryptocurrency-related courses
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  A Ph.D. in bitcoin or blockchain? That soon may be a reality as interest in cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology has become more mainstream, prompting college campuses across the globe to promise courses in the nascent subject. In ...
  
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• Israeli Blockchain Startup Orbs Opens South Korea Office; Partners with Kakao Subsidiary Ground X

  29-08-2018 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Blockchain startup Orbs is expanding into South Korea with the opening of its Seoul headquarters, the company’s first office outside of Israel, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) freshly signed with Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X for research, development and business cooperation. Orbs is building a hybrid blockchain with built-in interoperability features that complements and […]
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• Four Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges Lead Funding Round in New Stable Coin

  29-08-2018 21:30 via newsbtc.com
  Four of the largest global cryptocurrency exchanges are leading an investment round in a new e-commerce-based stable coin. The investments come as stable coins become the most popular projects in the cryptocurrency industry.
  The $32 million fundraising round in stable coin Terra, was led by Binance Labs, OKEx, Huobi Capital, and Upbit’s parent company Dunamu. Terra, the latest stable coin to receive major corporate backing, is headed by the founder and president of TicketMonster, Daniel Sh
  
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• Cryptocurrency Startup Dfinity Raises $102 Million to Build ‘Internet Computer’

  29-08-2018 21:02
  Cryptocurrency startup Dfinity has raised another $102 million to fund the development of its “world computer,” bringing its total capital intake to nearly $200 million. Announced on Wednesday, the funding round was led by a16z crypto, Andreessen Horowitz’s dedicated cryptocurrency fund, and crypto hedge fund Polychain Capital. The two firms were also joint leaders in
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• California Legislature Finalizes Blockchain Working Group Bill

  29-08-2018 21:00
  The California legislature has finalized a bill directing the state to examine blockchain technology and how to update existing law to account for it.
  
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• Iran is Preparing National Rial-Backed Cryptocurrency to Evade US Sanctions

  29-08-2018 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Rogue state Iran has reportedly announced details about its plans to launch and support its own national cryptocurrency, in an attempt to evade sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.
  Iran Cryptocurrency Will Be Backed By Rial
  The Republic of Iran is facing an economic crisis due to United States-led sanctions, and its rial fiat currency value has dwindled to the lowest levels seen in decades. In response to impending economic collapse, the Iranian National Cyberspace Center (NCC), a
  
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• EOS Searches for Solutions as RAM Exploit Plagues Users

  29-08-2018 20:00
  The EOS community is once again left looking for solutions now that developers have identified a smart contract bug that allows malicious contract authors to effectively consume network resources owned by other users. EOS Smart Contract Exploit Consumes RAM To reduce spam, EOS requires users to purchase a scarce in-network resource called “RAM” to deploy
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• Startups Will Be Next Big Thing on Blockchain, Says Crowdfunding Giant Boomstarter

  29-08-2018 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Well-established crowdfunding service adds blockchain to go global
  The crowdfunding market is ripe for blockchain disruption
  Crowdfunding on blockchain is expected to be the fastest growing applicationAs you look at the performance of cryptocurrencies and ICOs over the past 12 months, you’d see positive returns for just a quarter of the time.Now in a prevailing bearish market, everyone is looking for a source of growth and profit. The potential lies in the very principle of crowdfunding:
  
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• Crypto Mining Attacks Soar in First Half of 2018

  29-08-2018 19:00
  Trend Micro found that there were nearly 790,000 instances of cryptomining malware detected in the first half of 2018, according to a new report.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTC/USD Locked Inside Ascending Channel

  29-08-2018 18:50
  Bitcoin price today remained in a bias-conflict, neither rising nor falling much. The BTC/USD started Wednesday just shy of 7010-fiat and managed to go as north as 7137-fiat by the end of Asian, and the beginning of European session. The lackluster volume didn’t offer many opportunities for the day traders, but it established that price
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• Temasek Was Never in Contact With Bitmain, Is Not Invested

  29-08-2018 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Multiple media sites have reported on suspected problems between Bitmain and the supposed lead investor in their IPO. The story goes that Temasek, an investment firm funded by the Singapore government, is threatening to pull their pre-IPO investment in Bitmain due to disclosure issues. It isn’t clear where the original report came from, one cited […]
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• Origin Is Rolling Out a Decentralized Messaging App Built on Ethereum

  29-08-2018 18:00
  Origin Protocol, a blockchain project building a decentralized marketplace, has rolled out a P2P messaging app on its demo platform.
  
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• Brazil’s Government Sends Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges a Questionnaire

  29-08-2018 17:45
  The Brazilian government has reportedly sent the country’s top cryptocurrency exchanges an inquiry in an attempt to know more about their businesses and study their potential use in money laundering. According to a report from local news outlet Portal do Bitcoin, the government has been sending the crypto exchanges a 14-point questionnaire through their contact
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• The Fundamentals Of Cryptocurrency Investment - Forbes - Forbes

  29-08-2018 17:15 via forbes.com
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  The Fundamentals Of Cryptocurrency Investment - Forbes
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  Here's what you need to know as an investor about common blockchains and their virtual assets.and more »
  
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• CAPVERTO Exchange is Offering Crypto Insurance to the Unbanked

  29-08-2018 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Digital currencies have remained a popular investment tool since Bitcoin first came on the scene 10 years ago. For many, they are considered as stores of value and are highly appreciated due to their limited supplies. It is because of this that they are also susceptible to thefts. Not only that, but crypto exchanges that […]
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• Bitcoin Survey Suggests Bright Future For Cryptocurrency - Forbes

  29-08-2018 17:15 via forbes.com
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  Bitcoin Survey Suggests Bright Future For Cryptocurrency
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  Bitcoin could be in for a boost with U.S. students twice as likely as the country's average to own cryptocurrency, a survey by Coinbase and carried out by researchers Qriously has revealed. With 18 percent of U.S. student respondents saying said they ...
  Coinbase Survey Shows 18% of US Students Now Own CryptocurrencyCoinDesk
  Cryptocurrency interest is rising in American universities, according to CoinbaseCoin Insider (press
  
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• A Programmer Ate Ass to Save Cryptocurrency - Motherboard

  29-08-2018 17:09 via motherboard.vice.com
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  A Programmer Ate Ass to Save Cryptocurrency
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  After a protracted rough patch, the cryptocurrency community is breathing a small sigh of relief this week as the value of Bitcoin floats higher than it has in weeks. But why? Perhaps some unseen deal or positive piece of news is boosting the fortunes ...
  
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• Crypto Exchange AirTM Targets Troubled Markets With $7 Million Raise

  29-08-2018 16:59
  Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange AirTM has raised $7 million it says it will use to expand in troubled Latin American economies.
  
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• Australia is Developing a National Blockchain for Businesses

  29-08-2018 16:53
  Australia is now welcoming cryptocurrency with open arms.
  
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• EOS Price Jumps on Referendum System Proposal, Gains 55% in 7 Days

  29-08-2018 16:47
  The EOS value today surged by more than 21 percent as a result of its decision to launch a voting system, totaling the token’s 7-day gains to almost 55 percent. The EOS/USD was trading near 5.3727-fiat at the beginning of the Asian trading session. Helped by the prevailing bullish sentiment in its own – and
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• The 1xBit Cryptocurrency Betting Platform Is Announcing the Addition of the Verge Coin to Its Platform

  29-08-2018 16:33
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• $102 Million: A16z, Polychain Back Blockchain Project Dfinity's Funding Round

  29-08-2018 16:30
  A16z crypto and Polychain Capital lead a $102 million funding round for decentralized cloud foundation Dfinity.
  
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• DINNGO Hybrid Exchange Announces Bluetooth Integration Between Cold Wallets and Mobile Devices to Change the Way we Trade Digital Currencies

  29-08-2018 16:24
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• Standard Chartered, Siemens Partner to Put Bank Guarantees on a Blockchain

  29-08-2018 16:00
  Multinational banking firm Standard Chartered is teaming up with manufacturing giant Siemens to put bank guarantees for trade finance on a blockchain.
  
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• Bitcoin Accepted [Everyw]here: Square Wins Patent for Cryptocurrency Payment Network

  29-08-2018 15:45
  Digital payments firm Square has won a patent for a payment network that allows merchants to accept payments in any currency, including bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. Square Wins Patent for Crypto Payment Network Public documents published on Aug. 21 show that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved Square’s application to patent a
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• Australia Poised to Create National Blockchain With IBM Tech

  29-08-2018 15:10
  An Australian federal agency is developing a blockchain that will allow businesses to carry out transactions based on smart legal contracts.
  
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• Temporary Crypto Shop Coming to London to Raise Awareness

  29-08-2018 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  The rise of cryptocurrencies has become a huge phenomenon across the world, but cryptocurrencies are yet to receive acceptance in the mainstream economic systems. Crypto experts often cite cryptocurrency awareness and education as the key to their adoption.
  Reality Gaming Group Opens Crypto Shop
  Mobile developer Reality Gaming Group has taken the initiative to promote cryptocurrencies among the people by planning to host an event in London which will focus on creating cryptocurrency and blockcha
  
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• Korea’s 2nd-Biggest Crypto Exchange Resumes User Registrations as Market Improves

  29-08-2018 14:59
  Bithumb, South Korea’s second-biggest crypto exchange by daily trading volume behind UPbit, will officially resume registrations for new investors as early as this week. NH Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the country, is set to sign an agreement with Bithumb on August 30 to provide virtual bank accounts to Bithumb users, which
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• Chinese Tech Hub Follows Beijing With Ban on Crypto Promotion

  29-08-2018 14:30
  A special economic zone in Guangzhou is following the lead of Beijing's financial district in banning activities that promote cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Climbs to $7,100 as Crypto Market Hits $232 Billion, EOS Surges 15%

  29-08-2018 14:14
  Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has rebounded from $7,000 to $7,100, remaining on top of a key resistance level which traders were concerned about. Despite the relatively strong performance of Bitcoin, tokens understandably have not performed well against both Bitcoin and US dollar on August 29, considering the massive gains they recorded earlier this
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• Blockchain Startup Civil Partners With Associated Press to Tackle Plagiarism

  29-08-2018 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  As the world went digital, so did a majority of industries, as many forward thinkers sought a technology that could revolutionize legacy systems. And while a majority of industries found success through the utilization of the internet and modern technologies, the journalism industry faltered, with “fake news,” plagiarism, and the like becoming the new black. But as with any growing problem, maybe blockchain technologies can provide a solution.
  Civil To Combat Online Journalism Q
  
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• Hong Kong is Greasing Immigration Doors for Blockchain Professionals

  29-08-2018 13:10
  Job seekers worldwide with a flair and expertise in blockchain technology will be favored in Hong Kong, part of the country’s unique immigration policy seeking to attract talented professionals. This week, the Hong Kong government unveiled its first-ever ‘Talent List to attract quality people’ from around the world who specialize in 11 professions determined as … Continued
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• Why ICE and Starbucks’ Bakkt is Bigger News Than Bitcoin ETF

  29-08-2018 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  In a recent interview, Litecoin founder Charlie Lee noted that although prices are “depressed,” it is an optimal time for developers to keep their heads down to focus on the maturation of this industry. And it seems that some innovators have done just that, as a multinational firm announced an exciting new development that will only bolster this industry over the long haul.
  Bakkt “Is The Biggest (Crypto) News Of The Year”
  Weeks ago, the Inter
  
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• Cautiously Bullish: Bitcoin Price Faces Key Hurdle Above $7.1K

  29-08-2018 13:00
  Bitcoin may not cross the immediate resistance at $7,180 in the next 24 hours as the rally is looking overstretched on the short duration charts.
  
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• Bitcoin Cautiously Bullish as Price Faces New Hurdle

  29-08-2018 13:00
  Bitcoin may not cross the immediate resistance at $7,180 in the next 24 hours as the rally is looking overstretched on the short duration charts.
  
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• Binance Backs $32 Million Funding for Unicorn Founder's Crypto Stablecoin

  29-08-2018 13:00
  With an e-commerce company leading the launch of a new stablecoin, its founders and allies believe they can really bring crypto to consumers.
  
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• Sharia Compliant Cryptocurrency Exchange Sets its Sights on Malta

  29-08-2018 12:01
  Malta continues to take the lead in attracting innovative blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures and now also in the upcoming Islamic finance scene. A new digital exchange aims to attract listings from sharia-compliant financial technology startups, its chief executive said, part of a growing number of firms looking to modernize Islamic finance with cryptocurrency and blockchain … Continued
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• Cryptocurrency Market Update: EOS Making Moves as Recovery Continues

  29-08-2018 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  FOMO Moments
  More movements on markets today; EOS, Iota, Tron, and Dash all performing well.
  Crypto market momentum has continued upwards this week as further gains for most digital coins keep them in the recovery zone. Total market capitalization has been boosted by another $5 billion and has made it over $230 billion, its highest point for 22 days.
  Bitcoin managed to break resistance at $7k and push further with a 2% climb on the day to $7,080. The next significant level for BTC is $7,250 and
  
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• Hybrid Islamic Digital Exchange That Breaks All Norms, Another First for Malta

  29-08-2018 11:46
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• Inside eToro’s Partnerships: Offloading Bitcoin, Adding New Wallets

  29-08-2018 11:43
  eToro, football clubs, and agents hail crypto awareness, but there is more to the deal than meets the eye.
  
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• Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Restart User Registrations

  29-08-2018 11:30
  South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly renewing its contract with Nonghyup Bank after solving issues prompted by a June hack.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC/USD Buyers In Control, $7,250 Next?

  29-08-2018 11:15 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin price surged higher and broke a key resistance near $7,000 against the US Dollar.
  There is an important short-term bullish trend line formed with support at $7,010 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair is likely to extend gains above the recent high of $7,132 and it could test $7,200-7,250 in the near term.Bitcoin price is trading with a bullish angle above $7,000 against the US Dollar. BTC/USD buyers are in control and they are now aiming a
  
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• Automotive Sector May Be First To See Widespread Blockchain Implementation

  29-08-2018 11:00 via crypto-news.net
  The automotive industry has always embraced innovation and efficiency, and key players in the field have begun taking steps to use distributed ledgers in a variety of applications. These moves will place blockchain technology at the forefront of one of the world’s most significant business sectors, and revolutionize how people, and goods, are moved. They also reflect the fact that cryptocurrency, and transfer of value, is but one small element of the blockchain revolution.
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