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• Why Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Need to Stop the Billionaire Bashing

  02-02-2019 23:55
  In a Thursday interview on CNBC show Mad Money with Jim Kramer, Sen. Elizabeth Warren came out swinging against billionaires, saying: “You know that top one-tenth of 1 percent this year, taxes all in, they’re gonna pay about 3.2 percent of their total worth in taxes to help keep everything running around here. You know what the 99 percent is gonna pay this year? They’re gonna pay about 7.2 percent of their wealth. That’s more than twice as much.” But Elizabeth Warre
  
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• Crypto Markets Trade Mixed, Analysts Cautiously Bullish on Litecoin and Ethereum

  02-02-2019 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  The crypto markets have started the weekend off with a mixed trading session as Bitcoin continues to trade sideways at its current price level of $3,475. Although the markets have remained stable around their current price levels, some major cryptos, including Litecoin and Ethereum, may soon see upwards price surges.
  Although these cryptocurrencies may be showing some signs of bullishness, it is important to note that Bitcoin will likely have to maintain above $3,400, or surge above its resistan
  
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• Bitcoin Approaches $3,500 as Top Cryptos See Mixed Signals

  02-02-2019 22:36 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin stays over the $3,450 mark as the top 20 cryptocurrencies report slight gains and losses
  
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• Exclusive: Why Ledger CEO Eric Larchevêque is Preparing for Crypto Nuclear Winter

  02-02-2019 22:30
  One of the most striking things about the cryptocurrency industry is people’s willingness to talk about it. As the CEO of Ledger, perhaps the most secure hardware wallet in the world, you might think that Eric Larchevêque would send a spokesperson on his behalf. Yet the professional, poised, and, above all, humble Larchevêque is always willing to talk–especially if it helps the advancement of the bitcoin industry. The first time I spoke to him at a conference, I was still
  
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• Binance CEO Lauds Jack Dorsey’s Pro Bitcoin Comments On Joe Rogan

  02-02-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Jack Dorsey, the chief executive of both Twitter and Square, two of Silicon Valley’s darlings, has recently become a fan of Bitcoin. He overtly pledged his allegiance to the cryptocurrency in early-2018, when his fintech-centric company, Square, launched Bitcoin capabilities on its so-called “Cash App.”
  In interviews, Dorsey chalked up this sudden shift in business strategy to the fact that he personally believes that BTC will become the Internet’s “single currency.
  
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• 7 Things Apple Could Buy with its Staggering $245 Billion Cash Stockpile

  02-02-2019 21:19
  When Apple delivered its quarterly earnings report this week, all eyes were on how severely lagging iPhone sales would eat into the tech giant’s revenue. However, Apple also disclosed that it has a staggering $245 billion in cash on hand, up almost $8 billion from the previous quarter. That statistic got us wondering, what should Apple buy with all that money? Here are seven ideas for a Tim Cook-led spending spree. 1. 245 Million iPhones When Apple slashed guidance targets ahead of its qua
  
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• Here’s What Every Major 2020 US Presidential Candidate Has Said about Bitcoin

  02-02-2019 20:45
  The 2020 US presidential election is still nearly two years away, but campaign season is already in full swing. Before long, voters will know which Democrats support the Green New Deal and what mantra will replace Trump rally staple “Lock her up!” (assuming Hillary Clinton doesn’t run again, that is). Less prominent, though, are the candidates’ thoughts on bitcoin, positions which do not always sort out along party lines. Will the 2020 US presidential election bring us th
  
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• Analyst: Bitcoin (BTC) May Soon Flip Bullish if Able to Finish Weekend Above $3,480

  02-02-2019 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  As the cryptocurrency markets enter the weekend, many investors are expecting Bitcoin (BTC) to see increased levels of volatility, as it has made some relatively large price swings over the past few weekends.
  Although this volatility has been negative thus far, one cryptocurrency analyst now expects Bitcoin to possibly see a large upwards price swing in the next couple of days as long as it is able to finish the weekend above $3,480.
  Bitcoin (BTC) Typically Sees Increased Volatility During Weeke
  
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• Death Endangers Cryptocurrency Treasures: Plan Your Estate. - Fortune

  02-02-2019 19:17 via fortune.com
  Death Endangers Cryptocurrency Treasures: Plan Your Estate.  FortuneThe death of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX's owner has left investors without a way to claim their Bitcoin.
  
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• Watch: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Pumps Bitcoin on Joe Rogan’s Podcast

  02-02-2019 19:11
  Joe Rogan may have landed his biggest guest yet on his popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience: Jack Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Twitter and Square and an avowed Bitcoin bull. Joe Rogan Experience #1236 – Jack Dorsey In a wide-ranging two hour interview published Saturday, Jack addressed a number of topics, including questions about Twitter censorship, doxxing, “SmirkGate,” Donald Trump, Alex Jones, the nature of tech giants, the future of the Internet, and Bitcoin. Here&r
  
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• Sharing of Goods, Skills, and Assets with the Use of a New Cryptocurrency

  02-02-2019 19:09
  This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the press release. eSwitch is an all-new cryptocurrency flagged by ShareMeAll. ShareMeAll is one of the most robust exchanges pursuing
  
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• Crypto Tidbits: VanEck Refiles Bitcoin ETF, Wall Street Giant To Launch Custody

  02-02-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Contrary to cynical sentiment touted by skeptics of Bitcoin, crypto isn’t dead in the water. As Mike Novogratz, the founder of leading crypto-centric merchant bank Galaxy Digital, “[there’s] tons of activity under the hood.” Over the past week, VanEck & its fellow hopefuls refiled their Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application, while Binance and Fidelity made notable announcements that could eventually drive the adoption of blockchain technologies. Yet, there ha
  
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• AZ FundChain Attempts to Advance Financial Inclusion Through Blockchain

  02-02-2019 18:57
  This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the press release. Crowdfunding and money circles have been receiving negative attention as the risks caused by asymmetric information
  
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• Market Panic Remains – Bexplus Investing Advice on BTC

  02-02-2019 18:43
  This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the press release. Investing in the financial market is like a roller coaster, and it’s no exception in the BTC market. In any as
  
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• Major UK Public Transport Provider Partners With Crypto Startup for Loyalty Program

  02-02-2019 18:19 via cointelegraph.com
  Major British public transport provider Go-Ahead Group Plc. is partnering with blockchain startup DOVU to introduce a tokenized rewards system for rail customers
  
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• Ethereum Devs Delay ASIC-Resistant PoW Algorithm Decision Until Third-Party Audit

  02-02-2019 18:06 via cointelegraph.com
  In a recent meeting, Ethereum core devs decided to delay the implementation of ASIC-resistant algorithm ProgPoW, pending a third-party audit
  
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• Malta’s Regulatory Framework Has Attracted Crypto Players, but International Watchdogs and Local Opposition Are Skeptical

  02-02-2019 17:54 via cointelegraph.com
  After introducing crypto regulation, Malta attracted foreign blockchain companies —but also drew criticism from both global watchdogs and local opposition
  
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• Malta’s Regulatory Framework Attracts Crypto Players, but Int'l Watchdogs and Local Opposition Are Skeptical

  02-02-2019 17:54 via cointelegraph.com
  After introducing crypto regulation, Malta attracted foreign blockchain companies —but also drew criticism from both global watchdogs and local opposition
  
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• Here’s Why Pantera Capital Thinks This Bitcoin Bear Market is Different

  02-02-2019 16:40
  
  
  Dan Morehead, the CEO of bitcoin investment firm Pantera Capital, says everyone needs to chill out about the current Crypto Winter. Morehead reminded the myopic industry that the crypto space had weathered similar bear markets before, and this one actually bodes well for the future of bitcoin and blockchain. ‘Underlying Fundamentals Are Much Stronger’ “This is actually our second Crypto Winter,” Morehead said on Laura Shin’s podcast Unconfirmed (audio below). &
  
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• Crypto Thief Indicted in New York’s First SIM Swapping Prosecution

  02-02-2019 16:15 via cointelegraph.com
  Indictment for SIM swapping that resulted in crypto theft represents first prosecution of its kind in New York
  
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• $145 million funds frozen after death of cryptocurrency exchange admin - ZDNet

  02-02-2019 15:49 via zdnet.com
  $145 million funds frozen after death of cryptocurrency exchange admin  ZDNetRoughly $145 million worth of cryptocurrency funds are frozen in the cold (offline) wallet of a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange portal after the death of its ...
  
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• TRON Up by Over 100% in 1 Month: Can BitTorrent Token’s Success Push it Further Up?

  02-02-2019 15:12
  In the past 30 days, the valuation of the crypto market dropped from $138 billion to $114 billion by $24 billion. Yet, TRON (TRX) recovered from $0.0127 to $0.0264, by well over 107 percent. Since December 17, in about five weeks, the Tron price demonstrated a strong gain against both Bitcoin and the U.S. dollar following a series of positive announcements. Most recently, BitTorrent Token, the native cryptocurrency of the BitTorrent ecosystem, initiated a token sale on Binance Launchpad and all
  
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• Crypto Payment Processor CoinGate Adds Support for Ripple’s XRP

  02-02-2019 13:50 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto payment processor CoinGate adds support for Ripple’s native token, XRP
  
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• Security Tokens vs. Tokenized Securities: It’s More Than Semantics

  02-02-2019 13:45
  Security tokens and tokenized securities are not the same thing – it's important that we recognize the difference, argues Noelle Acheson.
  
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• Crypto Thefts, Scams On The Rise Finds New Research

  02-02-2019 13:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thefts and scams are plaguing the crypto space, which saw US$1.7 billion worth of cryptocurrencies being stolen and scammed in 2018, a sharp increase despite a slump in the market, according to the CipherTrace 2018 Q4 2018 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report. Theft from cryptocurrency exchanges accounted for the majority of last year’s criminal activities with […]
  The post Crypto Thefts, Scams On The Rise Finds New Research appeared first on Coinjournal.
  
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• 7 Cryptocurrencies that Surprisingly Outperformed Bitcoin in January

  02-02-2019 12:58
  Seven cryptocurrencies performed way better than Bitcoin during January’s market volatility. HOT, the native token of Holochain project, surprised the cryptocurrency community with a 178% price surge. Augur’s REP followed by posting a 51.50% monthly gain. Chainlink’s LINK came third after rising 39%, while Numeraire’s NMR became the fourth most profitable crypto asset after ballooning 35%. Tron’s TRX, Loopring’s LRC, and OAX’s token of the same name swel
  
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• Don’t Believe the FUD: Ethereum Can Scale

  02-02-2019 12:40
  The narrative that ethereum can't scale is being actively disproved in production environments on a daily basis.
  
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• Properties Are Still Being Sold for Cryptocurrency Despite the Bear Market - Bitcoin News

  02-02-2019 09:00 via news.bitcoin.com
  Properties Are Still Being Sold for Cryptocurrency Despite the Bear Market  Bitcoin NewsBitcoin and many other digital assets have lost more than 80 percent of their fiat value since 2017. Despite this, the trend for people selling homes for The trend ...
  
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• Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Missing $145 Mln After Death of Founder

  02-02-2019 03:36 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto exchange QuadrigaCX is missing $145 million following the unexpected death of its young founder Gerry Cotten
  
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• Swiss Cybersecurity Firm Opens Blockchain Center in Geneva

  02-02-2019 02:17 via cointelegraph.com
  Swiss-based cybersecurity firm WISeKey opens Blockchain Center of Excellence in Geneva
  
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• Here’s How Much Nvidia Actually Made from Crypto Mining Sales

  02-02-2019 02:13
  According to a report by Markets Insider, Nvidia generated $1.95 billion in revenue from its crypto business. Although the official financial statement of the company disclosed a $602 million crypto-related revenue, RBC analyst Mitch Steves said that the actual number is at least three times higher. “We think NVDA generated $1.95 billion in total revenue related to crypto/blockchain. This compares to company’s statement that it generated around $602 million over the same time period,
  
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• Bitcoin Is Now Officially In Its Longest Bear Market Ever

  02-02-2019 01:02
  Bitcoin's price has officially continued to print lower price highs for the longest amount of time in the cryptocurrency's 10 year history.
  
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• Analyst: Upcoming Litecoin Halving Could Ultimately Send LTC Surging

  02-02-2019 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  As the cryptocurrency markets continue to be battered by frequent bouts of volatility and face growing downwards pressure from bears, investors are keen on finding events that could reverse their investment’s price descent. Litecoin (LTC) is one such cryptocurrency that has dropped significantly from its all-time-highs, but an upcoming event may be able to change its price trend.
  One prominent cryptocurrency analyst is quick to point out that if history repeats itself, Litecoin could see i
  
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• Coinbase Director of Data Science and Risk Steps Down

  02-02-2019 00:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Soups Ranjan, the Director of Data Science and Risk at American cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase, has stepped down
  
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• 7 Reasons Why That Hot New ‘Bitcoin Stablecoin’ Sounds Like Junk

  02-02-2019 00:40
  A new Ethereum token called “Wrapped Bitcoin” just launched Thursday. How Wrapped Bitcoin Works The purpose of the new cryptocurrency is to enable Bitcoin users to “participate in Ethereum smart contracts natively on the Ethereum blockchain.” Last October Bitcoin custody company BitGo announced a partnership with Kyber Network and Republic Protocol to launch Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), a token on the Ethereum blockchain that acts as a 1-to-1 token backed by Bitcoin reserves.
  
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• Bitcoin Advocate Plans to Launch Designer Baby Business

  02-02-2019 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  A computer programmer and Bitcoin investor is reportedly exploring the possibilities of improving humans by way of technology. The transhumanist, Bryan Bishop, has created a business plan for the venture with partner, Max Berry.
  Bishop is hoping to offer parents the ability to create babies with AB+ blood so that they can receive transfusions from any donor, as well as genes to help them live longer and create muscle mass without exercise.
  Bishop May Have the Resources to Fund Designer Baby Busi
  
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