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• Brazil's Tax Regulator Wants to Snoop on Cryptocurrency Businesses - CCN

  02-11-2018 23:47
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  Brazil's Tax Regulator Wants to Snoop on Cryptocurrency Businesses
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  Brazil's Department of Federal Revenue (RFB) has recently revealed it's looking to monitor the activities of businesses dealing with cryptocurrency, a move it claims will help it prevent tax evasion and money laundering.and more »
  
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• Brazil’s Tax Regulator Wants to Snoop on Cryptocurrency Businesses

  02-11-2018 23:40
  Brazil’s Department of Federal Revenue (RFB) has recently revealed it’s looking to monitor the activities of businesses dealing with cryptocurrency, a move it claims will help it prevent tax evasion and money laundering. Brazil’s Tax Man Wants to Monitor Crypto Firms According to local news outlet G1, the RFB published a document that reveals Brazil-based
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• Daily Crypto Roundup 11/2/2018

  02-11-2018 23:30
  Today’s headlines were filled with more stories on the Tether solvency front, Jamie Dimon adressing Bitcoin, TRON talk, regulatory discussions, and allegations against Rapper T.I. In the meantime, Bitcoin still sits rangebound, at roughly $6,360 on Blockmodo at the time of writing. Check out today’s news.
  Banks Warm Up To BTC, Jamie Dimon Stuck In The Past
  Crypto Insider dove into the Jamie Dimon story today, referencing his recent comments about his lack of interest in Bitcoin.
  
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• Another Rapper Sued in Alleged Crypto Scam, Interest Grows Across Hip-Hop

  02-11-2018 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  The rapper known as T.I. has reportedly been sued for his involvement in a cryptocurrency token scam that left investors high and dry.
  Rapper T.I. Accused of Defrauding Crypto Investors
  According to celebrity gossip outlet TMZ, rapper T.I., whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., is being sued to the tune of $5 million by a group of 25 individuals claiming that the hip-hop star peddled a cryptocurrency token that ultimately turned out to be a fraud.
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• Bitcoin Cash Price Jumps 10% after Binance, Bitcoin.com Reveal Hard Fork Plans

  02-11-2018 22:45
  The bitcoin cash price awoke from its slump on Friday, mounting a double-digit percentage rally during the early evening hours after two major cryptocurrency firms revealed their plans for the BCH hard fork that is scheduled to take place in less than two weeks. Bitcoin Cash Posts Double-Digit Rally Like most of the large-cap crypto
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• There's a New Plan to Build the Hardware for Ethereum 2.0

  02-11-2018 22:30
  The Ethereum Foundation is funding efforts to create specializing mining hardware in partnership with blockchain data storage network Filecoin.
  
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• Winklevoss Twins Accuse Charlie Shrem of Stealing 5,000 Bitcoin

  02-11-2018 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  The founders of the Gemini digital asset exchange platform have accused their former business partner of not returning Bitcoin they had instructed him to buy on their behalf in 2012. The Winklevoss twins allege that Charlie Shrem owes them a massive 5,000 BTC.
  Charlie’s Lavish Lifestyle Prompted Legal Action
  Charlie Shrem might have been fortunate enough to get into Bitcoin early, but his luck staying on the right side of the law is certainly more questionable.
  The crypto entrepreneur, who
  
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• Breaking: Coinbase Pro Lists Ethereum Token BAT

  02-11-2018 21:41
  Coinbase has just announced that trading of the Basic Attention Token is soon to be enabled on the Coinbase Pro platform, and deposits of the token are now being accepted.  Trading in the token — which runs on Ethereum — will actually begin after a market begins to formulate. From the announcement: “Once sufficient liquidity
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• Nasdaq wishes to protect cryptocurrency investors from market abuse - AMBCrypto

  02-11-2018 21:15
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  Nasdaq wishes to protect cryptocurrency investors from market abuse
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  Recently, Nasdaq, an American Stock exchange and the world's second-biggest stock exchange with a market cap of $10 trillion, released a report on digital asset surveillance. The report speaks about the “building transparency” and protecting investors ...and more »
  
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• Coinbase Adds Browser Startup Brave's Token to Pro Trading Platform

  02-11-2018 21:11
  Coinbase Pro announced Friday that it added support for browser startup Brave's Basic Attention Token.
  
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• Analyst Believes Bakkt Could Lead to Early 2019 Bull Run

  02-11-2018 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  As the cryptocurrency markets continue to range sideways and as market sentiment dwindles, investors should remember the events on the horizon that could lead to an imminent bull run. One analyst laid out how he sees the markets unfolding over the next couple of years.
  In recent months, investors have witnessed an unprecedented period of sideways trading for Bitcoin and the general cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin caught in a trading range between $6,200 and $6,800. This range, however, has
  
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• Taiwan Amends AML/CFT Laws, Includes Regulatory Requirements for Cryptocurrency Operations - Ethereum World News (blog)

  02-11-2018 20:58
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  Taiwan Amends AML/CFT Laws, Includes Regulatory Requirements for Cryptocurrency Operations
  Ethereum World News (blog)
  Taiwan's legislature has amended the country's anti-money laundering and terrorism financing prevention laws to include regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency transactions. Taiwan's Anti Money Laundering Regulations for Cryptocurrency. According to ...and more »
  
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• Bitcoin Billionaires Winklevoss Twins Sue Crypto Pioneer Charlie Shrem

  02-11-2018 20:38
  Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the “first bitcoin billionaires” and the founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, have reportedly filed a lawsuit against crypto pioneer Charlie Shrem. Shrem, the 28-year-old Bitinstant founder who served time in federal prison for knowingly selling bitcoins to people who said that they wanted to use the funds to purchase drugs on
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• How Does Cryptocurrency Work? - Mental Floss

  02-11-2018 20:13
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  How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  Mental Floss
  In September 2018, the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary added hundreds of new words—one of which was “bitcoin.” Sure, you can get a double letter score for it, but how does cryptocurrency work? And what about the other equally mysterious ...
  
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• Tether Opens Bank Account with Caribbean Deltec Bank

  02-11-2018 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Tether Limited, the issuer of stablecoin Tether (USDT) wholly-owned by Bitfinex, has opened a bank account with Bahamas-based Deltec Bank. The move follows a long process of due diligence review of the company, including the ability to maintain the USD peg at any moment in time, the announcement says.
  Deltec Accepts Tether as Client After Long Due Diligence Process, Company Says
  The 72-year-old financial institution with headquarters in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas has accepted Teth
  
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• Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTC/USD Holds Support

  02-11-2018 19:45
  Bitcoin on Friday witnessed as much as 1.3 percent gains against the US Dollar from the pair’s previous low at 6293-fiat. BTC/USD is in a minor pullback scenario ever since and is trading at 6364-fiat at the time of this writing. In contrast to the Asian session, the European hours today witnessed lower volume. It
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• Here's What 3 Lawyers Have to Say About That Cryptic Tether Letter

  02-11-2018 19:05
  The wisp of a signature on Deltec Bank's letter to Tether is the least of it. More important is the language around liability.
  
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• Monero [XMR/USD] Technical Analysis: Cryptocurrency sides with bull to tackle bear's blitzkrieg - AMBCrypto

  02-11-2018 19:00
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  Monero [XMR/USD] Technical Analysis: Cryptocurrency sides with bull to tackle bear's blitzkrieg
  AMBCrypto
  Monero, unlike other cryptocurrencies, had broken its previous resistance before the slip-up of October 29, and is currently experiencing a lot of volatility in the market. 1-hour. The one-hour chart shows a downtrend line ranging from $109.17 to $105 ...
  
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• This Week in Cryptocurrency: November 02, 2018 - CoinCentral

  02-11-2018 18:38
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  This Week in Cryptocurrency: November 02, 2018
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  Big week for the world's most loved cryptocurrency as it turned ten years old on Wednesday (based on the publication date of the white paper). It's amazing to look back and realize just how far Bitcoin has come in the past decade. Growing from a simple ...
  Google Trends: More Users Interested in 'Blockchain' than 'Cryptocurrency'CryptoGlobe
  Google Search Trends Show 'Blockchain' is Gaining on 'Cryptocurrency' PopularityBitco
  
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• Cryptocurrency mogul taps California architects for tech-powered desert utopia - The Architect's Newspaper

  02-11-2018 18:38
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  Cryptocurrency mogul taps California architects for tech-powered desert utopia
  The Architect's Newspaper
  Bitcoin and its competitors haven't managed to topple the world's existing currencies just yet, but the blockchain technology underpinning them might soon be making the leap to urbanism. As The New York Times revealed, millionaire lawyer Jeffrey Berns ...
  A Cryptocurrency Millionaire Wants to Build a Utopia in NevadaNew York Times
  The cryptocurrency millionaire who
  
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• Bitcoin Price: BitMEX CEO Doubles Down on Bear Call, Says BTC Could Fall to $2,000

  02-11-2018 18:23
  What a difference a few months can make. It seems like a lifetime ago that Arthur Hayes, CEO of cryptocurrency derivatives platform BitMEX, predicted that the bitcoin price could reach $50,000 in 2018. In fact, it has been less than six months, though the events that have occurred during that interlude have been sufficient for
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• Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report

  02-11-2018 17:30
  A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs.
  
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• Bitcoin Cash [BCH/USD] Technical Analysis: Bear confronts cryptocurrency again; sideways movement infuriates ... - AMBCrypto

  02-11-2018 17:30
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  Bitcoin Cash [BCH/USD] Technical Analysis: Bear confronts cryptocurrency again; sideways movement infuriates ...
  AMBCrypto
  The cryptocurrency market's climb into the bear pit has been slow and steady, with many currencies like Bitcoin [BTC], Ethereum [ETH] and Bitcoin Cash [BCH] all maintaining a sideways movement after the bullish spike. Bitcoin Cash, which has been in ...and more »
  
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• Mintshop Makes ERC-1155 Tokens Simple, But is it Simple Enough?

  02-11-2018 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Personally, I am not a huge fan of the blockchain-game craze. I am simply too familiar with both industries to believe they will meld together effectively in their current iterations. But Enjin’s ERC1155 Token Mintshop is bringing that reality one step closer to fruition. First, a quick primer: The ERC1155 Token protocol was announced in […]
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• Community Platform Tapatalk Taps Blockchain to Improve Online Forums

  02-11-2018 17:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tapatalk Inc., the startup behind the popular application that aggregates discussions from several online forums, is working on a blockchain project that will see the use of the technology to improve how online forums operate, increase user engagement, and eliminate the challenges related to running online forums. Tapatalk’s blockchain initiative is called TAPx and the […]
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• Buterin Denies Report, Isn’t Stepping Back From Ethereum Development

  02-11-2018 16:58
  Vitalik Buterin, the co-creator of Ethereum, has denied reports that he is stepping back from Ethereum development. On November 1, MIT Technology Review released an article entitled “Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin says his creation can’t succeed unless he takes a step back,” which claimed that Ethereum cannot succeed and achieve true decentralization if it depends
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• Popular Ethereum DApp Metamask to Release Mobile Client

  02-11-2018 16:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A mobile version for MetaMask, the Chrome browser extension for accessing DApps, was revealed at the Developer Conference (Devcon) held from October 30 to November 2 in Prague.  Speaking on the release of the new mobile app, CEO of ConsenSys Joseph Lubin wrote on his twitter handle: “Everyone’s favorite Ethereum browser extension is coming to […]
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• Cryptocurrency Scams Are Now Among the SEC's Top Enforcement Priorities - Fortune

  02-11-2018 16:11
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  Cryptocurrency Scams Are Now Among the SEC's Top Enforcement Priorities
  Fortune
  An annual report by the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals how digital currency scams, which did not merit a mention two years ago, are among the agency's top enforcement priorities. The SEC is focused in particular on so-called Initial Coin ...
  Annual Report - Division of Enforcement - SEC.govSEC.govall 48 news articles »
  
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• SEC Says It Shut Down More Than a Dozen Illegal ICOs in the Past Year

  02-11-2018 16:05
  The U.S. SEC's Division of Enforcement heavily expanded its work the companies offering ICOs this past fiscal year, it said Friday.
  
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• Google Play app caught phishing for cryptocurrency exchange login details - TNW

  02-11-2018 15:55
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  Google Play app caught phishing for cryptocurrency exchange login details
  TNW
  Despite Google's hardline stance against malicious cryptocurrency apps, some still find ways of sneaking through its net. Security and malware researcher, Lukas Stefanko, published a video yesterday exposing how a malicious app, distributed via Google ...and more »
  
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• Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding Platform Investx Opens Its Ethical ICO Pre-Sale

  02-11-2018 15:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A blockchain-based SME funding platform has announced that the opening of its token sale will follow ‘ethical ICO’ principles. U.K.-registered Investx is a crowdfunding platform enabling retail, accredited and institutional investors worldwide the ability to invest in established small and medium-sized (SMEs) British businesses in a cost-efficient and transparent way. According to Investx, SMEs are […]
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• Crypto Remains in Recession with Only 25% of Bitcoin Moved in 2018

  02-11-2018 15:34
  Throughout this year, during a 69 percent correction, only 25 percent of Bitcoin were moved between addresses, suggesting that 75 percent of Bitcoin had not changed hands. That is nearly a 58 percent decline in Bitcoin user activity since 2017, during a period in which BTC  surged to a new all-time high at $20,000 and
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• Aragon Launches on Ethereum Mainnet: Killer Application of DAOs

  02-11-2018 15:21 via newsbtc.com
  Aragon version 0.6 is now live on the Ethereum mainnet and the release comes seven months after the company announced Aragon version 0.5.
  The release is considered a major milestone for Aragon, a blockchain startup that managed to raise €25 million in under 1.5 minutes during their ICO.
  Aragon is a tool, that allows entrepreneurs, blockchain communities and developers to create and manage DAOs. But, unlike previous Ethereum tools, the open source tools of Aragon are more advanced and enable
  
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• Binance Records 40,000 Ugandan Crypto Traders In One Week, Singapore Next?

  02-11-2018 15:08 via newsbtc.com
  Although the world-renowned Binance Exchange, which facilitates crypto-to-crypto transactions, has seen waning demand as of late, the startup has forged ahead and has made notable strides in the fiat-to-crypto realm. Reports indicate that Binance’s Uganda branch, which went live last week, has already seen a proverbial boatload of interest, leading to the obvious, but pressing question — can they replicate this newfound success across the world?
  Binance Uganda Sees Tidal Wave Of
  
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• How TRON is bringing blockchain to the masses

  02-11-2018 14:50
  When Justin Sun originally envisioned the TRON platform and Tronix, the cryptocurrency it would host, he saw it as a way to revolutionize content sharing by decentralizing the monetary model and putting power in the hands of creators.With the explosion of the internet creating unlimited forms of digital entertainment, there are still a small handful of gatekeepers to contend with.Even a “free” internet isn’t free in the sense that content still typically comes from a central au
  
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• Bitcademy Registers in Estonia to Prepare for Its Initial Coin Offering

  02-11-2018 14:22
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• Decentralized[?] Ethereum Exchange IDEX to Add More IP Blocks, Force KYC

  02-11-2018 14:15
  IDEX, formerly known as a “decentralized” Ethereum exchange (DEX), has announced that its service will soon feature expanded regional restrictions and KYC policies comparable to those enforced on most centralized cryptocurrency trading platforms. Ethereum Exchange IDEX Moves to Comply with Crypto Regulations The operator of IDEX, the Panama-registered Aurora Labs S.A., announced the new changes
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• Cboe's Head of Equity Options Just Joined a Blockchain Startup

  02-11-2018 14:01
  Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has hired Kapil Rathi from Cboe Global Markets, the parent of the Chicago Board of Exchange.
  
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• Stablecoins in the Global Economy: It’s About Co-Existing, Not Competing

  02-11-2018 14:00
  Stablecoins are becoming increasingly popular. What is their role on the global stage?
  
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• IDG-Backed Ethereum Wallet to Integrate With Ledger Device

  02-11-2018 14:00
  China-based imToken has revealed a solution it says will let Ledger hardware wallet users manage their assets in its mobile wallet app.
  
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• Banks warm up to BTC, Jamie Dimon stuck in the past

  02-11-2018 14:00
  The internet still rings with the sound of Jamie Dimon’s comment that he doesn’t care about Bitcoin. However, Morgan Stanley has warmed up to the idea, as crypto investment firms like Grayscale raised millions.
  Jamie Dimon
  Last year in September, the public saw Dimon label Bitcoin as “a fraud”, according to a Reuters report.
  Earlier this year in January, CNBC reported on Dimon’s regret in saying Bitcoin was a fraud, rebounding with his positive thoughts about the un
  
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• Bear Biased Trend of Bitcoin: Weak Momentum Could Send BTC to $5,750

  02-11-2018 13:07
  Over the past 24 hours, the valuation of the crypto market has remained at $205 billion, mostly due to the stability of Bitcoin at $6,350. The gap between BTC/USDT (Tether) and BTC/USD has declined to around $50, with the Bitcoin-to-Tether pair being traded with a $50 premium. The announcement of Tether LLC’s new partner bank
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• Winklevoss Brothers Sue Charlie Shrem Over $32 Million in Bitcoin

  02-11-2018 12:30
  The Winklevoss twins are reportedly suing bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem over 5,000 bitcoin allegedly owed to them from a past business deal.
  
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• Malta Attracts 5,000+ Attendees in Crypto Conference, Active Market

  02-11-2018 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  In the cryptosphere, all eyes are on Malta, as November 1 marked the start of The Malta Blockchain Summit, a much-hyped event that looks to shine a light on the ever-growing cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. The island nation, which has established itself as a stand-out destination for companies associated with crypto and blockchain, also saw a big day on the regulatory front as its Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA) come into force.
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• Bitcoin Sees New Price Support From 7-Year-Long Rising Trendline

  02-11-2018 12:00
  A trendline rising from 2011 lows has become the level to beat for the bitcoin bears.
  
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• Testnet ‘BORA Lagoon’ Is Now Open!

  02-11-2018 11:57
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• Hong Kong Exchange Prepares for Blockchain Trading Platform

  02-11-2018 11:55
  Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has joined forces with Digital Asset to develop a blockchain platform for post-trade allocation and processing of trades. This alliance was created under the Stock Connect programme with China, based on a FinExtra report. HKEX had been working on a prototype system for Stock Connect using Digital Asset’s
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• We used TI songs to describe the lawsuit against his failed cryptocurrency - TNW

  02-11-2018 11:36
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  We used TI songs to describe the lawsuit against his failed cryptocurrency
  TNW
  Now, about that money. Rapper T.I. is being taken to court and sued by his investors after peddling a cryptocurrency that turned out to be nothing more than a get-rich-quick scheme – for him. It was all a trap! Big shit poppin' indeed. The ...
  TI Sued For Allegedly Deceiving Investors Through CryptocurrencyComplex
  TI Sued for Reportedly Fooling Investors Through CryptocurrencyThe Source
  TI Faces $5 Million
  
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• The First Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Protocol Impossible to Hack Finally Developed

  02-11-2018 11:22
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• WHISKY TOKEN Starts an Asset-Backed Crypto Revolution- ICO Launches December 1st

  02-11-2018 11:16
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