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• Crypto Market Records Decent Gains But Bitcoin Has to Rise Above $4,500

  05-01-2019 23:45
  In the past 24 hours, the crypto market added $3 billion to its valuation as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) performed relatively well against the U.S. dollar. Several crypto assets in the likes of Litecoin, TRON, and Cardano recorded the largest gains on the day in the range of 6 to 12 percent. Bitcoin Has
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• Legendary Investor Gary Shilling Won’t Invest in Bitcoin, Cites Satoshi Nakamoto’s Anonymity as an Issue

  05-01-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  In a recent interview with Business Insider, legendary investor and analyst, Gary Shilling, explained why he won’t be investing in Bitcoin anytime soon, calling it a “Black Box.”
  Shilling’s comments are the latest in a long string of negative commentary from traditional investors regarding Bitcoin’s status as both a currency and an investment, with prominent investors like Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger all echoing similar sentiments.
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• ICO Market 2018 vs 2017: Trends, Capitalization, Localization, Industries, Success Rate

  05-01-2019 22:20 via cointelegraph.com
  2018 encompassed the best and the worst for ICOs: Almost 2,300 ICOs ended during the year, fundraising climbed to $1.75 billion in March but felt to $0.36 billion in November. Are ICOs dead or just waiting for a new rally?
  
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• Crypto Markets Surge, Ethereum Jumps on Upcoming Constantinople Fork

  05-01-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Following a period of choppy trading in the crypto markets, it now appears that the bulls have at least temporarily gained the upper hand over bears, causing multiple altcoins to surge. Ethereum is one altcoin that is performing quite well today, primarily because of its upcoming Constantinople fork.
  Although today’s positive price action in the altcoin markets is certainly a welcome development, Bitcoin has still been unable to break above $4,000, which could mean that further losses
  
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• Litecoin Price Leaps 11% — Here’s What’s Fueling the LTC Rally

  05-01-2019 21:51
  Litecoin on Saturday surged more than 11 percent against the US dollar, setting a fresh 2019 peak. The litecoin-to-dollar rate established an intraday high at $37.539 on a bounce from near-term ascending trendline support. The “digital silver” cryptocurrency since December 27 was consolidating inside a strict range much like its peers across the crypto-board. The
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• Jim Cramer: Fed Reassurance Should Spur Dow Jones, Wider Stock Market to Rally

  05-01-2019 20:39
  The markets have been extremely volatile towards the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019. It has been widely assumed that the sell-off in the Dow Jones and other indices has been caused by tensions between the United States and China. Markets worldwide have been affected – including the Australian, Japanese and London stock markets.
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• Op-Ed: Why the Bitcoin Bubble Burst is Good for Crypto

  05-01-2019 20:16
  Even the most ardent crypto evangelist must admit that bitcoin appears to have been the worst investment of 2018, at least in pure dollar terms. The cryptocurrency has lost almost 80 percent of its market capitalization since it established an all-time high at around $327.15 billion. The adoption rate and volume have dropped likewise. Organizations
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• The women who made 2018 a brighter year for crypto

  05-01-2019 20:02
  We all know crypto is male dominated and the stats prove it:
  As recorded in January 2018, women were approximated to own only 5% of the $550 billion market cap for the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, a study by Quartz showed that over the span of 6 years looking into hundreds of blockchain companies, only 8.5% of people on the founding team were women. Finally, according to Google Analytics data, as of June 2018, 91% of people engaged in the bitcoin community were recorded to be men.
  
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• Texas Updates Regulatory Guidance Regarding Activities Involving Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin News

  05-01-2019 19:08
  Texas Updates Regulatory Guidance Regarding Activities Involving Cryptocurrency  Bitcoin NewsThe Texas Department of Banking has published new guidance regarding the regulatory treatment of virtual currencies under the Texas Money Services Act.
  
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• Not Just ICOs — Why Traditional IPOs are Also on the Way Out

  05-01-2019 18:14
  2018 left some very clear signs about the way the businesses (crypto or otherwise) raise funds. ICOs have all but died out, disguised as token sales launched from lightly-regulated tropical islands. The great move to allow investors of all backgrounds and creeds to be in with a chance of funding early innovation has been curtailed.
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• Decred (DCR) prioritizes blockchain-based governance and decentralized decision-making

  05-01-2019 18:00
  Decred (DCR) is a blockchain-based digital currency platform that focuses on establishing “decentralized governance” and “decision making.” Launched on February 8th, 2016, Decred’s mainnet began using a hybrid proof-of-stake (PoS) and proof-of-work (PoW) network consensus algorithm in 2017.
  Decred’s Platform Aims To Solve Bitcoin Mining Centralization Problem
  Similar to the maximum supply of bitcoins, the total number of Decred’s DCR tokens has been capp
  
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• Coinbase Reportedly Bans Personal Account of Social Media Platform Gab Founder

  05-01-2019 17:52 via cointelegraph.com
  Coinbase reportedly terminated the merchant account of Gab’s founder Andrew Torba, according to Gab’s official Twitter
  
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• EOS Cryptocurrency Exchanges to be launched by Major Trading Firm - The Cryptocurrency Analytics

  05-01-2019 17:29
  EOS Cryptocurrency Exchanges to be launched by Major Trading Firm  The Cryptocurrency AnalyticsThe price of EOS dropped by 90% in the year 2018. There were wallet hacks and other challenges that the 5th largest cryptocurrency by market cap had to face.
  
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• Following Fortnite’s Acceptance of Monero, Investors Optimistic on Crypto

  05-01-2019 17:02 via newsbtc.com
  A popular cryptocurrency recently made its way into the checkout payment option of a top-rated video game. And yes, it was not Bitcoin.
  Monero, a privacy-enabled offspring of the same technology that powers the Bitcoin payment protocol, can now be used to purchase gaming merchandise on Fortnite. The online video game, first released in 2017, is a cooperative shooter-survival competition which has drawn in more than 125 million users across the world. According to Holiday 2018 consumer reports, y
  
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• Crypto Markets See Green as Bitcoin Nears $3,900 and Ethereum Touches $160

  05-01-2019 16:57 via cointelegraph.com
  At the end of the week, all of the coins on CoinMarketCap are seeing green
  
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• Proof of Keys Event May Highlight Centralization of Crypto, but Some of Its Claims Are Unfounded

  05-01-2019 16:35 via cointelegraph.com
  The Proof of Keys event raises questions about centralized exchanges, but questions also surround the event itself
  
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• Bitcoin Bear? Not If You're a Real Cryptocurrency Investor - Real Daily

  05-01-2019 16:31
  Bitcoin Bear? Not If You're a Real Cryptocurrency Investor  Real DailyThe cryptocurrency market has begun 2019 much like it traded 2018 – a choppy pullback that's showing evidence of being a price correction.
  
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• Why Vertical Research Thinks Tesla Shares Will Crash Another 70 Percent

  05-01-2019 16:15
  It’s less than a week into the new year, but the market has revved into action, with companies feeling the heat on the trading floor. One such company is Tesla whose stock has fallen almost 10 percent. However, Gordon Johnson, an analyst at Vertical Research Group, believes the automobile manufacturer still has some much darker
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• GXChain Officially Realized On-Chain Decentralized Governance

  05-01-2019 15:54
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• Blockchain Travel Service to Offer Hotels 20 Percent Cheaper Than on Booking.com or AirBnb

  05-01-2019 15:48 via cointelegraph.com
  This service is aiming to switch to a “zero percent commission on retail bookings” model by utilizing smart contracts. #SPONSORED
  
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• South Africa Constitutes Working Group to Explore Cryptocurrency Potential - CoinNewsSpan

  05-01-2019 15:47
  South Africa Constitutes Working Group to Explore Cryptocurrency Potential  CoinNewsSpanPosted by Jason Palmer | Jan 5, 2019 | Cryptocurrency News | 0. South Africa Constitutes Working Group to Explore Cryptocurrency Potential. According to a ...
  
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• Major Consulting Firm McKinsey Finds Little Evidence of Practical Blockchain Use Cases

  05-01-2019 15:36 via cointelegraph.com
  According to a post published by major consulting firm McKinsey, there is little evidence for practical scalable blockchain technology
  
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• Five More Exchanges Join Japan’s Self-Regulatory Crypto Exchange Association

  05-01-2019 15:32 via cointelegraph.com
  Five crypto exchanges, including Coincheck, have joined Japan’s self-regulatory crypto exchange organization
  
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• Crypto Tidbits: Bitcoin Turns Ten, Ethereum Berated, Buy Fortnite Merch With Monero

  05-01-2019 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto’s 2019 arguably started with a bang, which was in stark contrast to the holiday season’s lull. The Bitcoin Network, for one, turned ten years old, just as a number of bullish development blessed crypto startups. Many hope that this positive momentum will continue to influence this industry in the months to come.
  Crypto Tidbits:Paypal Bans The Hacker News: Last week, The Hacker News (THN), a well-respected cybersecurity news portal, took to Twitter to express its distaste&
  
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• 2018: When Privacy and Decentralization Collided

  05-01-2019 15:00
  In an op-ed written exclusively for CoinDesk, Enigma CEO Guy Zyskind says 2019 must be about building decentralized solutions for data privacy.
  
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• Cryptocurrency This Week: Bitcoin’s 10th Anniversary, India In No Hurry To Regulate Crypto, And More - Inc42 Media

  05-01-2019 14:49
  Cryptocurrency This Week: Bitcoin’s 10th Anniversary, India In No Hurry To Regulate Crypto, And More  Inc42 MediaSatoshi began the mining of first-ever Bitcoin block on January 3, 2009. India is closely following global developments regarding cryptocurrency, says the govt.
  
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• Tron [TRX] witnesses double digit gains as rest of top ten cryptocurrency club fail to keep up - AMBCrypto News

  05-01-2019 14:34
  Tron [TRX] witnesses double digit gains as rest of top ten cryptocurrency club fail to keep up  AMBCrypto NewsTron [TRX]'s march towards mainstream adoption has been fueled by multiple listings as well as partnerships across the spectrum. Some speculate that these ...
  
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• Bitcoin Fraudsters Use NZ’s Former PM John Key in Endorsement

  05-01-2019 14:17
  John Key, former New Zealand Prime Minister, is the latest in a line of notable individuals involved, albeit unknowingly, in a cryptocurrency scam. Bitcoin fraudsters are using the image of John Key promoting a Bitcoin scam. According to a report in Stuff.co.nz, the ad was designed for a company known as Crypto Revolt. So far,
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• Membersheep: Blockchain based B2B Platform

  05-01-2019 13:56
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• South Europe: The leading region for cryptocurrency and blockchain - Coinnounce

  05-01-2019 13:53
  South Europe: The leading region for cryptocurrency and blockchain  CoinnounceSouthern Europe is gearing up to become the premier regions for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The Mediterranean Seven agreement was signed.
  
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• Cryptocurrency here to stay - Royal Gazette

  05-01-2019 13:45
  Cryptocurrency here to stay  Royal GazetteCryptocurrencies had a rough ride in 2018. As of January 7, 2018, the total market capitalisation of all cryptocurrencies tracked by CoinMarketCap.com came to ...
  
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• BANKEX Appoints Davidson & Co, Launches Private Placement

  05-01-2019 13:38
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• Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings Shares 2019 Forecasts: Bitcoin, Ripple, EOS, Cardano, & More - Invest In Blockchain

  05-01-2019 13:12
  Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings Shares 2019 Forecasts: Bitcoin, Ripple, EOS, Cardano, & More  Invest In BlockchainWeiss Cryptocurrency Ratings has released their predictions on how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will fare in 2019 and beyond. Here are the top 7.
  
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• Founder of Romanian Crypto Exchange Coinflux to Be Extradited to US on Multiple Allegations

  05-01-2019 13:04 via cointelegraph.com
  The founder of Romanian cryptocurrency exchange Coinflux will reportedly be extradited to the United States, based on multiple allegations
  
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• The False Promise Blockchains Will Revolutionize Real-World Assets

  05-01-2019 12:30
  The promises made for blockchain are a pipe dream that is unsubstantiated and misleading, says Farzam Ehsani.
  
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• Bitcoin Payments Aren’t Dead, They’ve Just Gone Niche

  05-01-2019 11:30
  Accepting crypto payments can help niche businesses build deeper relationships with customers – as this real-world example shows.
  
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• XRP/USD Technical Analysis: Cryptocurrency sees stagnated price price movement as bull and bear tussle - AMBCrypto News

  05-01-2019 11:07
  XRP/USD Technical Analysis: Cryptocurrency sees stagnated price price movement as bull and bear tussle  AMBCrypto NewsThe rollercoaster cryptocurrency market has displayed multiple ups and downs with many popular coins showing very similar trends on the charts. Bitcoin ...
  
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• Circle Reveals $24 Billion Cryptocurrency OTC Trading Volume in 2018 - Bitcoinist

  05-01-2019 11:02
  Circle Reveals $24 Billion Cryptocurrency OTC Trading Volume in 2018  BitcoinistGoldman Sachs-funded cryptocurrency startup, Circle, recently released its list of accomplishments for the year 2018. The company says it executed Goldman ...
  
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• Binance Continues Expanding With New Token Sales on ‘Launchpad’

  05-01-2019 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto exchange Binance has shown no sign of slowing down during the year-long bear market as it continues to innovate and nurture projects to foster the embryonic industry.
  Its latest offering is called Launchpad which has been described as a token launch platform which helps blockchain projects raise funds and increase their reach in the crypto ecosystem. The initiative will be surmising one new token launch each month during 2019 according to the official blog post.
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• Fred Wilson: Crypto Bottom Close But Not a ‘Safe Haven’ for Stock Market Downturn

  05-01-2019 10:50
  Legendary venture capitalist Fred Wilson says 2019 might be a “doozy,” leading investors to be cautious. Cryptocurrency markets won’t be a “safe haven” amidst global uncertainty but: “There will be signs of life in crypto land in 2019.” Wilson believes the U.S will see a change in presidents this coming year. This will affect the … Continued
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• Local firm auctions seized cryptocurrency in UK first - Belfast Telegraph

  05-01-2019 10:23
  Local firm auctions seized cryptocurrency in UK first  Belfast TelegraphA Northern Ireland company will hold the UK's first seized cryptocurrency auction.
  
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• TRX Surges 10% as Top Ethereum Gaming dApp Switches to Tron

  05-01-2019 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  The depths of a bear market has not quelled the appetite for blockchain gaming as the nascent industry comes along leaps and bounds. Ethereum was once the only platform for gaming dApps but Tron is rapidly catching up.
  EtherGoo Heads to Tron
  Ever since the CryptoKitties craze took over Ethereum’s blockchain back in early December 2017 there have been a slew of new crypto based games in an ever expanding network. Ethereum’s scalability conundrum was highlighted when the network slowed
  
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• Top companies bank on cryptocurrency for internal use - Economic Times

  05-01-2019 09:54
  Top companies bank on cryptocurrency for internal use  Economic TimesMany in India Inc are experimenting with cryptocurrencies for their working capital requirements.
  
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• Crypto Market Update: Ethereum Increases Gap Over XRP to $2 Billion

  05-01-2019 09:00 via newsbtc.com
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  Crypto markets moving slowly; Ethereum extending the lead over XRP, Tron is flying.
  Crypto markets have gained marginally as we start the weekend but things are generally mixed for individual coins and tokens. Total market capitalization has remained above $130 billion but has not moved a great deal over the past 24 hours.
  Bitcoin has been pretty flat over the past day but is up a tiny bit on yesterday’s levels trading at $3,870 at the time of writing. Volume has increased aga
  
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• Op-Ed: Initial Exchange Offerings Restore Agility to Blockchain’s Original Fundraising Model

  05-01-2019 08:50
  One of the most groundbreaking concepts to emerge from blockchain over its short lifespan has been the initial coin offering, or ICO. In this article, the author will discuss an emerging trend called “Initial Exchange Offerings” or IEOs. Reading about blockchain or cryptocurrency in any newspaper will allude to this unique type of public offering,
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• TRON Cryptocurrency (TRX) Plows into the Green as Bitcoin Price Stagnates

  05-01-2019 06:50
  After a continuous flow of positive news from the TRON Foundation, the TRX coin is outpacing the rest of the top 35 currencies with 24-hour growth of over 7%. Bitcoin (BTC) is up less than 1% today. TRON has reported anything from achieving major blockchain milestones to an ever increasing number of dApps on its
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• Shots Fired: Craig Wright Calls Bitcoin Evangelist Andreas Antonopoulos ‘Sh*tcoin Expert’

  05-01-2019 04:50
  Self-declared creator of bitcoin, Craig Wright, has taken to Twitter to brand bitcoin advocate Andreas Antonopoulos, a ‘shitcoin expert’. Escalating the attacks further, Wright dismissed Antonopoulos’ wealth of knowledge on bitcoin saying that the only correct thing the host of “Let’s Talk Bitcoin” podcast knows is how to ‘spell Bitcoin’. In Craig Wright’s view, Antonopoulos
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• ‘Crypto Needs Rules’ Says New Gemini Ad Campaign

  05-01-2019 03:31 via cointelegraph.com
  A new ad campaign from the Gemini crypto exchange claims that “crypto needs rules” and “crypto without the chaos”
  
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• US Economy Is ‘Complete Facade,’ Says Economist Who Claims Recession Is Near

  05-01-2019 02:50
  The US economy will plunge into a recession in 2019, thanks to overreach by the Federal Reserve — which raised interest rates for the fourth time in 2018. That’s the sobering assessment of Canadian economist David Rosenberg, a strategist with Gluskin Sheff, a Toronto investment firm. “The market is behaving as it did during the worst collapse
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• Texas Financial Watchdog May Recognize Stablecoins as Money for Licensing Purposes

  05-01-2019 01:56 via cointelegraph.com
  A memo from the Texas Department of Banking considers treating stablecoins as money under the Texas Money Services Act
  
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