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• MyCrypto raises $4 million for 'consumer-friendly gateway' to cryptocurrency - L.A. Biz

  04-09-2018 23:36 via bizjournals.com
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  MyCrypto raises $4 million for 'consumer-friendly gateway' to cryptocurrency
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  It's all Greek to many consumers when it comes to cryptocurrency, but one Los Angeles-area startup aims to change that. MyCrypto Inc., headquartered in the South Bay city of Redondo Beach, wants to build the first mass consumer-friendly gateway for ...
  
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• Jailed Bitcoin Expert May Provide Insight Over Russia Election Meddling

  04-09-2018 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  A Russian cryptocurrency expert may be the key to unlocking a U.S. investigation over Russia’s interference with American politics.
  Three countries are fighting to extradite Russian crypto expert Alexander Vinnik from Greece: Russia, France, and the U.S.
  Vladimir Putin’s government has already threatened retaliation against Greece if he doesn’t return to his homeland.
  Mueller’s Russia Probe Fights to Extradite Bitcoin Expert to Access Emails, Names, Bank Accounts
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• Scottish Property Platform Tackles Rising House Rents using Blockchain

  04-09-2018 23:01
  A Scottish property firm is teaming up with a local blockchain startup to create probably the world’s first Private Rented Sector (PRS) database. Property letting portal Citylets has announced that they and their new tech partner Wallet.Services will be creating a ledger that would tackle rising rents in Scotland’s residential sector. The company believes that their
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• How Not to Use Earn.com for Your ICO

  04-09-2018 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  Do you know those ICO tracking websites where people go to get the latest information on which ICOs are starting soon, or already ongoing? If yes, then you are aware of the fact that companies or decentralized projects leave valuable contact information here in order for people to reach them with questions, marketing offers, or other messages.
  Recently, I started doing some research on ICO marketing, and in order to talk with all of the ICOs that are currently ongoing, I needed to come up with a
  
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• Crypto Industry Experts Eye November for Bitcoin Passing $10,000 Again

  04-09-2018 22:30 via newsbtc.com
  Despite this year’s bear market affecting the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space, leading thinkers remain optimistic about the long-term outlook.
  Many are looking to the launch of the Bakkt platform in November as a major catalyst for price rises before the end of the year.
  Will Bitcoin’s Impact be Greater Than That of the Internet?
  The price of Bitcoin and other digital assets have taken a huge hit so far in 2018.
  Although there have been occasional bounces, the general trend has clea
  
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• Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Is Moving Away From Its No-Account Model

  04-09-2018 22:10
  Crypto exchange ShapeShift is launching a membership program for its users. While voluntary at first, it will soon become a mandatory feature.
  
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• Bitcoin Dark Mysteriously Surges 277% in Suspected Pump and Dump Scheme

  04-09-2018 21:50
  Bitcoin Dark (BTCD), a cryptocurrency that planned to compete with Bitcoin and has been around since 2014, has recently seen its price surge from about $20 to a $100 peak in a matter of hours, before correcting to $80 at press time. This means the cryptocurrency is currently up by over 277% in the last
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• Walmart Begins Selling Bitcoin Candy Coins

  04-09-2018 21:45 via newsbtc.com
  Arkansas-headquartered retail giant Walmart, among one of the largest retail chains in the United States and the world, has started selling Bitcoins on their retail shelves. However, these Bitcoins are made of chocolate and coated in a gold foil wrapper.
  Bitcoin Candy
  Keen-eyed Redditor u/TheKayleMain snapped a photo of a local Walmart stocking its shelves with chocolate candy Bitcoins.
  The candy Bitcoins are much like the gold foil-covered chocolate coins commonly found around St. Patrick&rsquo
  
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• Philippines Regulators Prepare to Publish Crypto Trading Rules

  04-09-2018 21:06
  The Philippines SEC is planning to release new trading rules for cryptocurrency exchanges in the coming days.
  
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• Abra CEO: Bitcoin ETF Applicants Don’t Fit the Mold for the SEC

  04-09-2018 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  Abra’s CEO is expressing confidence that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve the first Bitcoin ETF later this year.
  In the past few months, news regarding the approval and denial of Bitcoin ETFs have dominated the cryptocurrency community’s discussions, and many people see the potential approval of the CBOE VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF as the next major catalyst for a Bitcoin bull run.
  Bill Barhydt, the CEO of Bitcoin payment processor, Abra, explained to CNBC
  
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• Firefox Founder Explains Why Brave Browser Couldn’t Use Bitcoin Instead of BAT

  04-09-2018 20:15
  Brave Browser CEO Brendan Eich, who created Firefox and JavaScript, has clarified the decision of the Brave team to utilize a token called BAT over Bitcoin to incentivize publishers on the network. BAT Over Bitcoin As CCN reported last month, Brave Browser has demonstrating a rapid rate of growth throughout 2018, achieving 10 million downloads
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• US Retail Giant Walmart Eyes Blockchain to Improve Delivery Process

  04-09-2018 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US retail giant Walmart is exploring to use blockchain technology to improve the delivery process.  A new US patent filing published on August 30, 2018, describes a blockchain-based system for the authentication and coordination of autonomous electronic devices such as drones for long-distance shipping from the physical store to the final destination. The system is […]
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• Alibabacoin Foundation Announces the End for the ABBC Coin Giveaway Event

  04-09-2018 19:13
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• No one is using or selling Venezuela's alleged oil-backed cryptocurrency - The Verge

  04-09-2018 18:42 via theverge.com
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  No one is using or selling Venezuela's alleged oil-backed cryptocurrency
  The Verge
  Venezuela's oil-backed cryptocurrency is hardly used, and the government has made no move to tap into its oil reserves as promised, a report from Reuters found last week. The petro can't be found on any major bitcoin exchange, including Coinbase or ...and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTC/USD Near Breakout

  04-09-2018 18:30
  Bitcoin on Tuesday continued its uptrend, rising close to 3 percent since its intraday low from yesterday. The BTC/USD pair today opened near 7272-fiat while correcting from its previous low around 7248-fiat. At the beginning of the Asian trading session, the pair stayed on a stable and steady uptrend. As the session matured, and European
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• Robinhood Crypto App Adds Candlestick Charts Due to Popular Demand

  04-09-2018 18:02
  Mobile trading app Robinhood is rolling out candlestick charts to "better inform" users when trading or tracking cryptocurrencies and other offerings.
  
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• Litecoin Price Nears $70 to Hit One-Month High

  04-09-2018 17:36
  The price of Litecoin (LTC) recorded its highest price in a month on Tuesday as the broader market picks up the bid.
  
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• Oath Protocol and NEM Form Partnership for Dispute Resolution

  04-09-2018 17:29
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• NGC Boston Meetup – Frontier of Blockchain Investment

  04-09-2018 17:22
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• Lingerie Tycoon’s $80 Million ICO Flounders, Raises $7 Million in Total

  04-09-2018 17:10
  The journey of EQUI Capital’s ICO has been a wild ride from the day it was announced. Founded by lingerie entrepreneur Baroness Michelle Mone, or Lady Mone of Mayfair, OBE as she prefers to be called, and businessman Doug Barrowman, EQUI Capital has not only failed to meet the set target but bounty hunters have … Continued
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• British Maritime Society Builds Blockchain Tool for Ship Registration

  04-09-2018 17:00
  Lloyd's Register is demoing a blockchain tool for recording information about ships for underwriters and merchants at this year's SMM fair.
  
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• BTC Monk Is Now Trade Monk. Exchange with Advanced Features and Live INR Deposits and Withdrawls !

  04-09-2018 16:42
  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. Trademonk formally known as Btcmonk is crypto-based exchange with many exciting features. The exchange has been acquired by an Estonian company Trademonk OU which is going through its … Continued
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• BTC Monk Is Now Trade Monk. Exchange with Advanced Features and Live INR Deposits and Withdrawals!

  04-09-2018 16:42
  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. Trademonk formally known as Btcmonk is crypto-based exchange with many exciting features. The exchange has been acquired by an Estonian company Trademonk OU which is going through its
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• PBoC-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Enters Test Phase

  04-09-2018 16:00
  A blockchain trade finance platform spearheaded by the People's Bank of China has entered the testing phase ahead of an official roll-out.
  
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• Australia’s Brisbane Becoming a Cryptocurrency Hub For Travelers

  04-09-2018 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  Australia has been at the forefront of blockchain development and cryptocurrency acceptance this year. With several deals inked between major banks and corporations and an increasing adoption of digital currencies nationwide it is growing into a crypto powerhouse.
  Crypto Payments For Queensland Travel
  Brisbane has a huge tourism industry and it is banking on crypto to give that a boost by enabling crypto payments in as many places as possible. Local startup, TravelbyBit, has been given a gr
  
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• Dutch Central Bank Economist: Bitcoin Could Fall More Before Rally

  04-09-2018 15:58
  Joost van der Burgt, a policy advisor at the Dutch National Bank, said that the Bitcoin price will endure at least one more correction prior to initiating the next mid-term rally. Burgt demonstrated the correlation between Google search activity of the keyword “Bitcoin” and the price chart of BTC, which showed striking similarities from May … Continued
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• Not Just Tron: Neo's Failed $170 Million Bid to Buy BitTorrent Revealed

  04-09-2018 15:00
  It turns out that more crypto companies explored buying BitTorrent than just Tron. Not previously reported, Neo Global Capital made a much higher bid.
  
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• Bitcoin ETF Will Likely Be Approved Next Year: Asset Manager

  04-09-2018 14:56
  The focus on a Bitcoin ETF has shifted from its possibility thereof to the timing of an imminent approval. With several predictions from different quarters already, recent statements are suggesting 2019 to be a more realistic date of approval. One of the most pertinent questions surrounding Bitcoin today revolves around the anticipated ETF approval by
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• Smart Banking Ecosystem to Shield Consumers From Volatility in Cryptocurrency Prices - Cointelegraph

  04-09-2018 14:42 via cointelegraph.com
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  Smart Banking Ecosystem to Shield Consumers From Volatility in Cryptocurrency Prices
  Cointelegraph
  A new smart banking ecosystem based on blockchain technology is offering an all-in-one platform for managing cryptocurrencies, fiat money and stocks — and hopes to make crypto payments practical and widespread. Platio believes that, eventually, ...and more »
  
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• Crypto Support Teams Are Overlooked, But They Are Helping to Drive Mass Adoption

  04-09-2018 14:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you think of the cryptocurrency market you may not necessarily think about the crypto support teams that are often the first point of contact for new users seeking help. Yet, it is these overlooked people that are helping to drive mass cryptocurrency adoption. Two people who are at the forefront of aiding the mass […]
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• Credits and Lenovo Are about to Join Forces Enhancing the Internet of Things

  04-09-2018 14:31
  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. Credits and Lenovo New Vision（LNV) are to link-up and push forward the development of the Internet of Things. Credits will utilize their blockchain expertise to help facilitate building
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• IBM Debuts Stellar-Powered 'Blockchain World Wire' Payments System

  04-09-2018 14:30
  IBM is taking its long-in-the-works blockchain-based payment system out of beta, with the launch of a product called Blockchain World Wire.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Remains Safe Haven as Economies of Venezuela And Turkey Collapse

  04-09-2018 14:30 via newsbtc.com
  Critics of crypto often talk down on this asset class due to its volatile nature and price instability/unpredictability, however, in countries prone to economic instability, crypto assets can prove to be a safe haven in periods of rampant inflation and flawed monetary policy.
  Crypto — An Unexpected Safe Haven In Times Of Economic Distress
  The citizens of Venezuela have indisputably had a rough year, with their Venezuelan Bolivars inflating by upwards of 100,000% to become nothing more
  
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• Launch of Geniuex Exchange Signals New Dawn for Cryptocurrency

  04-09-2018 14:22
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• Monero Gains 20% This Week as Satis Report Injects Bullish Sentiment

  04-09-2018 13:40
  Monero value this week has surged more than 20 percent after a report published by the Satis Group predicted robust bullish forecasts for the privacy-centric cryptocurrency. The XMR/USD pair on August 30 was trading at around 97.36-fiat after strong bearish sentiment rejected the previous upside near 110-fiat. The same day, Satis Group, a major ICO
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• Google Announces Availability Of Ethereum Dataset On Big Query For Smart Contract Analytics

  04-09-2018 13:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following its decision to make the Bitcoin dataset publicly available for analysis on it’s infrastructure server earlier this year, Google Cloud has announced the availability of the Ethereum blockchain data for exploration with BigQuery. BigQuery is a RESTful web service that enables interactive analysis of massively large datasets. Ethereum was largely built off the back […]
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• Bitcoin Price Indicator Turns Bullish for First Time in 8 Months

  04-09-2018 13:05
  Bitcoin's weekly MACD indicator has risen above zero for the first time since January, confirming a long-term bearish-to-bullish trend change.
  
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• Bitcoin Indicator Turns Bullish for First Time in 8 Months

  04-09-2018 13:05
  Bitcoin's weekly MACD indicator has risen above zero for the first time since January, confirming a long-term bearish-to-bullish trend change.
  
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• Australia’s Biggest Stock Exchange Delays Blockchain Integration to 2021

  04-09-2018 12:48
  The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has postponed the integration of its blockchain post-trade settlements system from late 2020 to Q1 2021 in response to concerns from stakeholders. In a report [PDF] published on Tuesday, the ASX said it had received feedback from the industry in response to its initially-proposed timeline targeting a complete revamp of
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• Deutsche Bank Veteran Jumps Ship, Joins Japanese Crypto Exchange

  04-09-2018 12:30 via newsbtc.com
  Although many risk-averse individuals are hesitant to venture into the nascent cryptocurrency industry, there are some that are willing to take the plunge, including a multitude of former institutional investors, analysts, traders, and executives.
  Japanese Trader Joins FXCoin As Senior Strategist
  Since the inception of Bitcoin, talented individuals have flocked to crypto and blockchain startups in a bid to get in early on the next big industry.
  Mike Novogratz, CEO of the crypto-centric
  
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• Deutsche Börse Launches Dedicated Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Unit

  04-09-2018 11:32
  German capital markets giant Deutsche Börse has created a dedicated ‘DLT, Crypto Assets and New Market Structures’ department for exploring the application of blockchain technology. Deutsche Börse has been exploring different applications of the blockchain for a while, the firm said in a press release. The German-based exchange had co-operated with international central securities depositories on how to use
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• Diving In Headfirst: The Crypto Industry’s Mixed Experience with Sports

  04-09-2018 11:31
  The cryptosphere and the sports industry continue to intersect in some ethical and not-so-ethical ways.
  
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• Regulatory Hurdles Prevent Japanese Customers From Using LINE’s New Cryptocurrency

  04-09-2018 11:30 via newsbtc.com
  Line Corporation, the Japanese subsidiary of South Korean internet giant Naver Corporation, announced last Friday that they will be issuing their own cryptocurrency this September. It now appears, however, that Japanese and US based customers will not be able to use the new cryptocurrency due to licensing requirements.
  The upcoming cryptocurrency – called LINK – will not be issued through an ICO, but will rather be a reward for users that use certain features on the Line messaging ap
  
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• Google Integrates Ethereum Data into Analysis Service

  04-09-2018 11:22
  BigQuery is linked to Google Storage and lets users see data visually.
  
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• South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year

  04-09-2018 11:03
  The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC/USD Facing Crucial Resistance Near $7,325

  04-09-2018 10:48 via newsbtc.com
  Key PointsBitcoin price stayed above the $7,200 support and made another upside attempt against the US Dollar.
  There is a short-term bullish trend line in place with support at $7,240 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair is facing a solid resistance near the $7,325 and $7,330 levels.Bitcoin price is trading in a range above $7,200 against the US Dollar. BTC/USD must clear the $7,325 resistance for more gains in the near term.
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• Ethereum Classic Price Analysis: ETC/USD’s Dips Remain Supported

  04-09-2018 10:30 via newsbtc.com
  Key HighlightsEthereum classic price surged higher this week and traded above $14.00 against the US dollar.
  There is a crucial bullish trend line formed with support at $13.55 on the hourly chart of the ETC/USD pair (Data feed via Kraken).
  The pair is currently testing a major support area near $15.50 and it could bounce back.Ethereum classic price climbed higher recently against the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETC/USD is currently correcting lower, but dips remain supported above $13.50.
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• Lisk Core 1.0 Successfully Migrated to Mainnet

  04-09-2018 10:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lisk, the public blockchain platform that allows users to develop decentralized blockchain applications in JavaScript, has announced the successful migration of Core 1.0 to its mainnet. Michael Borowiec, communications lead at Lisk, deemed the event as “one of the most significant milestones for the Lisk ecosystem to date.” Overseen by the Lisk Foundation headquartered in Switzerland’s “Crypto […]
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• RAM It All: Rising Costs Are Turning EOS Into a Crypto Coder's Nightmare

  04-09-2018 10:00
  With lightning speeds and zero fees, EOS blows other blockchains out of the water for user experience. For developers, though, it's proving costly.
  
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• Cryptocurrency Market Update: OmiseGO Volume Surges 230%, Price Spikes 12%

  04-09-2018 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  FOMO Moments
  Markets are creeping up; Monero, OmiseGO, VeChain and Neo improving.
  Crypto markets are still a little sluggish this morning but the good news is that they have not fallen back again. Very minor gains have been made on the day keeping total market capitalization above $235 billion.
  Bitcoin has yet to make a move and is still trading around the same level, up half a percent to $7,280 at the moment. BTC has slowly been moving higher from its double bottom reversal pattern. Ethereum re
  
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