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• Netflix Shares Have Risen Every Session of 2019 – 35% up and on a Winning Streak

  07-01-2019 23:30
  Netflix shares have formed an impressive start to 2019, rising in every trading session so far. Granted, that’s only a handful of sessions. But, given the volatility of FAANG shares and the wider stock market, Netflix appears to be on a winning streak. Netflix shares are up nearly 6% today and had risen to $315 … Continued
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• Ethereum Classic’s Price Stumbles Amid Suspected 51% Attack

  07-01-2019 23:28
  The price of ethereum classic (ETC) is pulling back as a result of a recently reported attack that resulted in a series of blockchain history rewrites.
  
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• Stable Coin, Base Pair Expansions Set to Revolutionize Trading in Coming Months

  07-01-2019 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  Although it is far too early to know if a price recovery is underway, this year promises significant development in terms of investment options in the crypto space. Already a number of banks and traditional financial institutions are preparing to offer crypto products, and institutional investment is all but certain to begin soon. Adding to these moves are ever developing choices for cryptocurrency trading. Notably stablecoins and fiat gateways for altcoins are quickly expanding, and could radic
  
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• Number of DApps on Ethereum and EOS Soaring, Yet Usage Lags

  07-01-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  The number of new decentralised applications (DApps) being developing on the two most popular smart contract platforms, Ethereum and EOS, is currently at its highest ever rate. There are approximately 180 new offerings each month.
  However, there is still a sizeable gulf between DApp development and actual DApp usage. Clearly something is hindering the widespread adoption of decentralised applications, but what?
  Total Number of Ethereum, EOS, and Other DApps Reaches 2,432, Yet No Mass Adoption
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• Bitcoin Price Teeters around $4,000 — Which Way Will it Break?

  07-01-2019 22:49
  The bitcoin price held onto its gains this Monday as the trading session across the Asian and European markets expressed its calm. The bitcoin-to-dollar pair is trading at $4,009, down 1.93 percent from Monday’s high. The correction appears natural to an overperforming asset, and its significance should be weighed in when it extends as far
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• Dave Rubin Turns to Bitcoin for Crowdfunding After Alleged Patreon Censorship

  07-01-2019 22:30 via cointelegraph.com
  American talk show host Dave Rubin has announced he is turning to Bitcoin in lieu of the crowdfunding platform Patreon, in protest against the latter’s alleged censorship practices
  
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• Amazon Becomes Largest US Company, Could See $1 Trillion Market Cap

  07-01-2019 22:28
  Amazon’s market cap surged past Microsoft and Apple as AMZN shares reached $1,629.51 today, a 3.44% increase. It is now the largest U.S. listed company by market capitalization. Amazon has a market cap of $796.78 billion, followed by Microsoft’s $783.57 billion, and Apple’s $701.99 billion. Amazon and Netflix Outshone the Rest of FAANG in 2018
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• China’s Weak Economy Gives US Upper Hand in Trade War: Trump Admin

  07-01-2019 22:13
  China’s well-known fears of social instability as a result of worsening economic conditions could be used to the advantage of the United States in the trade negotiations, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has indicated. This comes as trade talks between the world’s two biggest economies entered a new stage on Monday in Beijing. Speaking to
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• Ethereum Classic Devs: Hashpower Consolidation on Network Is 'Not 51% Attack'

  07-01-2019 21:54 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum Classic devs announce that a hashpower consolidation on the ETC network is “not [a] 51% attack”
  
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• Cryptocurrency Exchanges Eye Russia for Expansion Despite Sanctions - Bitcoin News

  07-01-2019 21:52
  Cryptocurrency Exchanges Eye Russia for Expansion Despite Sanctions  Bitcoin NewsSanctions imposed by governments as part of geopolitical struggles do not always filter through to under-regulated industries. Ambitious businesses covet ...
  
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• Coinbase Suspends Ethereum Classic After Blockchain History Rewrites

  07-01-2019 21:19
  Ethereum classic's blockchain has been hit by a suspected 51 percent attack, leading to reorganizations of its transaction history.
  
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• Coinbase Says Ethereum Classic Attack Included $500,000 in Double Spends

  07-01-2019 21:12
  Contradicting reports from the Ethereum Classic camp, cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase announced this afternoon that the apparent ETC blockchain reorganization attack had been accompanied by around half a million dollars in double spends. Coinbase Detects Double Spends on Ethereum Classic Network According to Coinbase, the firm first identified the deep chain reorganization on Jan. 5,
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• Crypto Millionaire Proves Why Guaranteed Returns Are A Dangerous Red Flag

  07-01-2019 21:01 via newsbtc.com
  The United States Securities and Exchange Commission works to educate potential crypto investors on the pitfalls of investment scams, calling out certain “red flags” investors can look out for that may indicate the investment opportunity could be a scam. Among the most glaring of the red flags cited, are the promise of guaranteed returns.
  A new report out of Hong Kong is proving to be the perfect example of why investors should avoid any promise of guaranteed returns, even if the per
  
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• Coinbase Forced to Suspend Ethereum Classic Trading After 51% Attack

  07-01-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum Classic, the original unforked Ethereum blockchain, has suffered a 51% attack resulting in nearly half a million dollars worth of double spends according to Coinbase.
  Coinbase detected the deep chain reorganizations over the weekend, forcing the cryptocurrency firm to freeze all Ethereum Classic transactions on their trading platforms and other products and services.
  Ethereum Classic Hit With 51% Attack, Chain Reorg
  Rumors began circulating over the weekend regarding a potential chain r
  
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• India: Fourth Suspect Arrested Following Alleged $70+ Million Crypto Scam

  07-01-2019 20:49 via cointelegraph.com
  India: an associate of a group accused of conducting a $70+ million scam has been arrested
  
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• Why Square Shares Surged 15% in 2 Days, Outperforming the Dow

  07-01-2019 20:32
  In the past 48 hours, the stock price of Square, a mobile payment company operated by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, surged by more than 15 percent, after recording a 10 percent gain on January 7. The short-term recovery of technology stocks, with giants in the likes of Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet recording gains in the
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• Ethereum Classic Might Have Been Hit by a 51% Attack

  07-01-2019 20:02
  Late last night on Twitter, the official Ethereum Classic team noted that possible chain reorganization and double spend attacks are ongoing. They subsequently asked crypto exchanges and ETC mining pools to require as many as 400 confirmations for withdrawals and deposits. There have been rumors of a possible chain reorganization or double spend attack. From
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• Fortnite Not Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments - CryptoGlobe

  07-01-2019 20:00
  Fortnite Not Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments  CryptoGlobeThe Fortnite store will not be accepting Monero payments in exchange for merchandise and virtual items. The CEO and founder of Epic Games, the gaming ...
  
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• Nasdaq-Powered EU Exchange Reveals Crypto Trading Pairs, Tokenized Stocks

  07-01-2019 19:44 via cointelegraph.com
  EU-regulated DX Exchange announces its supported crypto pairs and tokenized stocks
  
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• Facebook Shares Will Crash 18%: Breaking Down Pivotal Research’s Contrarian Take

  07-01-2019 19:36
  According to an analysis from equity research firm Pivotal Research Group, there is a high probability that Facebook Inc. will have yet another turbulent year in 2019. The research firm lowered the price target of Facebook’s stock from $125 to $113, reducing the social networking giant’s downside potential from its close on Friday by 18%.
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• eToro: Preference for Stablecoins as Alternatives to Continue in 2019

  07-01-2019 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The end of 2018 wrapped up what has been one of the worst year’s for the crypto market, with Bitcoin dropping to its lowest levels for the year. But as we enter the first full working week of 2019, what can the market expect throughout the year? With Bitcoin sitting, for now, above the $4,000 […]
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• Radio Waves to IOT, Blockchain, Gopher, AI, Machine Learning, Advanced Security and a Lot More: Costa Rica Firm to Leave a Mark on Tech

  07-01-2019 19:31
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• Overstock’s tZERO Wins Patent for Integrating Crypto With Legacy Trading Tech

  07-01-2019 19:30
  Overstock's tZERO won a patent last week detailing how it would integrate digital asset trading with legacy trading systems.
  
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• Japanese Banks Launching Digital Currencies Could Inspire the Traditional Cash Society

  07-01-2019 19:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Japan might be a land of crypto-contrasts, but it is at the forefront of many crypto innovations and adoption, including bank-issued digital currencies
  
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• Overstock to Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrency, Major Step Towards Mass Adoption - Dash News

  07-01-2019 19:09
  Overstock to Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrency, Major Step Towards Mass Adoption  Dash NewsPosted by Joël Valenzuela | Jan 7, 2019 | News |. Overstock to Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrency, Major Step Towards Mass Adoption. Overstock will become the first ...
  
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• New York Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Paving Way for First US Crypto Task Force

  07-01-2019 19:08
  The state of New York has created a cryptocurrency task force following the signing of a digital currency study bill by Governor Andrew Cuomo. This was announced by New York State Assemblyman and the chair of the subcommittee on internet and new technologies, Clyde Vanel, who commented that the task force would benefit both the
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• Cryptocurrency Activity Roundup - Seeking Alpha

  07-01-2019 19:04
  Cryptocurrency Activity Roundup  Seeking AlphaThe number of daily transactions occurring on chain can tell you a lot about a cryptocurrency project. We evaluate 21 of the top cryptocurrencies and see how th.
  
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• Bitcoin price: Cryptocurrency expert reveals why he thinks bitcoin will RALLY this year - Express

  07-01-2019 19:04
  Bitcoin price: Cryptocurrency expert reveals why he thinks bitcoin will RALLY this year  ExpressBITCOIN price has plunged more than 70 percent over the past 12 months but cryptocurrency expert Iqbal Gandham has revealed why he thinks bitcoin will rally ...
  
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• Argentina: NEM Foundation to Develop Blockchain-Powered Copyright System for Journalists

  07-01-2019 19:03 via cointelegraph.com
  NEM Foundation in Argentina has partnered with a local trade union of journalists to create a blockchain tool to protect intellectual property rights
  
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• Analysts Bullish On Crypto As Bitcoin Rallies Past $4,000

  07-01-2019 18:38 via newsbtc.com
  On Sunday, the crypto market saw its first notable bout of price action in 2019, which comes after a multi-day lull following Xmas. Per previous reports from NewsBTC, the Bitcoin (BTC) price popped over $4,000 for the first time since Christmas Eve, as buying pressure quickly pushed the asset higher in a seeming “flash flood.” Since the industry event, which quickly became the talk of the town on Twitter, the auspicious $4,000 level has held strong, giving analysts and personalities
  
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• The cryptocurrency revolution needs rules - Campaign US

  07-01-2019 18:37
  The cryptocurrency revolution needs rules  Campaign USGemini is calling on the industry to regulate itself in a new campaign created with Interesting Development.. From Campaign US.
  
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• Why Analysts Say Google Parent Alphabet is Still a Great Buy

  07-01-2019 18:23
  Despite lack of confidence in FAANG stocks for 2019, several analysts including Cannacord and Pivotal Research have upgraded Alphabet shares from hold to buy. The expectation is that the share price of Google’s parent company will continue to profit from growth in the digital advertising industry. Google to Benefit from Increased Digital Ad Revenue Society
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• Man That Organized Money Throwing Stunt Caught Up in Crypto Scam

  07-01-2019 18:21
  Hong Kong resident Wong Ching-kit is accused of running a fraudulent crypto mining scheme.
  
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• Man That Organised Money Throwing Stunt Caught Up in Crypto Scam

  07-01-2019 18:21
  Hong Kong resident Wong Ching-kit is accused of running a fraudulent crypto mining scheme
  
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• CoinFLEX exchange offers physical crypto futures on Asian market

  07-01-2019 18:16
  CoinfloorEX, a daughter unit of the British cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor, is now offering the trade of physical Bitcoin futures on the Asian market under the name CoinFLEX.  This means that people can now get a contract to buy specific quantities of a commodity at a specified price with delivery set at a specified time in the future. The CEO of the Coinfloor reported this news to Bloomberg on 7th of January.The unit is rebranded CoinFLEX which is a combination of “Coin Futures&rd
  
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• Japan Explores Bitcoin ETF but Demand for Product is Mysterious

  07-01-2019 18:03 via newsbtc.com
  Japan’s financial watchdog could embrace exchange-traded funds that track the value of Bitcoin and similar digital asset classes, Bloomberg reported.
  The Financial Services Agency (FSA), according to an anonymous source, has been exploring Bitcoin ETFs on the sidelines of its disapproval of the Bitcoin futures and Ethereum derivatives. The agency has clarified that it will not make modifications to Japan’s existing securities laws to cater for crypto assets. The decision came as a bl
  
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• Litecoin Founder Stokes Debate Over ‘Bitcoin Extremists’ Tweet

  07-01-2019 17:22 via cointelegraph.com
  Litecoin founder Charlie Lee has fired community debate in a tweet alleging that “some self-proclaimed Bitcoin Maximalists are actually Bitcoin Extremists”
  
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• Stellar (XLM) Rate Surges 6% to Set Upside Target

  07-01-2019 17:18
  Stellar price attempts to break above its rangebound action as the crypto market enters the second week of January 2019. The XLM/USD rate on Monday has surged more than 6% on a 24-hour adjusted timeframe. It was previously locked in a wider price band since December 28, 2018, as all the top coins struggle to
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• CVN Partnership Highlights: BitMax.io Plays a Pioneering Role in the Global Digital Asset Exchange Space

  07-01-2019 17:10
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• Gab Turns to Square's Cash App After Coinbase Allegedly Froze Its Account

  07-01-2019 17:07 via cointelegraph.com
  Controversial social media site Gab is reportedly now using the Cash App from United States-based payments firm Square to transact and receive Bitcoin donations
  
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• Tron Price Analysis: TRX up 18.5 Percent, Breakout Likely

  07-01-2019 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  Tron Price is up 18.5 percent in the last week.
  EtherGoo migrates to Tron weeks after Tron Arcade launch
  Main resistance level and buy trigger is at 2.5 centsAt spot prices, Tron (TRX) is up 18.5 percent in the last week and poised for more gains thanks to favorable fundamentals and technical candlestick formations. Any surge above 2.5 cents would trigger bulls aiming at 4 cents or higher.
  Tron Price Analysis
  It may appear so near, yet it is technically too far. TRX prices, despite the Tron Fou
  
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• Agouti – First Decentralized Blockchain Charity

  07-01-2019 16:57
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• UK Crypto Exchange Coinfloor to Launch Trading of Physically Delivered Bitcoin Futures

  07-01-2019 16:40 via cointelegraph.com
  CoinFLEX, a unit of the U.K. crypto exchange Coinfloor, is set to offer physically delivered Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum futures to Asian retail investors
  
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• QashBack to Launch Southeast Asia’s First Blockchain-Powered Reputation Management & Permission-Based Marketing Platform in 2019

  07-01-2019 16:38
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• Multi-Currency Wallet App Quppy Announces Launch of White Label Wallet Payments

  07-01-2019 16:34
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• Dow Jones Pares Triple-Digit Drop as Government Shutdown Weighs

  07-01-2019 16:23
  U.S. stocks drifted between gains and losses on Monday, as investors anxiously awaited a resolution to the partial government shutdown that is now in its third week. The impasse will come to a head on Friday when the majority of government workers impacted by the shutdown miss their first full paycheck. Nasdaq, Dow Mixed Equity
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• Ripple Price Analysis: XRP a “Stable”, Range-bound

  07-01-2019 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple Price is surprisingly ranging within a 6-cents zone.
  Bulls yet to break above the all-important resistance level at 40 cents
  Kuwait House Finance Adopts Ripple’s Technologies
  Bitrue avails four more trading pairs with XRP as baseAlthough participants are raving about Ripple (XRP), prices are stable and confined within a 6 cents trade range. Unless otherwise there are sharp gains above 40 cents, we shall recommend taking a neutral stand.
  Ripple Price Analysis
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• Tron [TRX] becomes ninth-largest cryptocurrency after overtaking Bitcoin SV [BSV] - AMBCrypto News

  07-01-2019 15:47
  Tron [TRX] becomes ninth-largest cryptocurrency after overtaking Bitcoin SV [BSV]  AMBCrypto NewsThe cryptocurrency market has been reporting several position swaps recently, and at the time of press, Tron [TRX], that was the tenth-largest coin on the ...
  
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• Ditch Google and Use a Bot Instead: Startup Says the Golden Era for Search Apps Is Over

  07-01-2019 15:46 via cointelegraph.com
  As small businesses struggle to gain attention on Google and social media, a startup believes bots could enable them to hook up with customers #SPONSORED
  
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• 2019’s 2nd Largest Deal, Eli Lilly to Buy Loxo Oncology for $8 Billion

  07-01-2019 15:40
  Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co will buy pioneering cancer treatment development company Loxo Oncology Inc for approximately $8 billion. The deal is one of a number of early major healthcare and pharma mergers and acquisitions this year. Lilly announced the deal today which will see the $120 billion-dollar company purchase around 68% of Loxo’s
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