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• BitMEX Ventures Invests in Capital Markets Software Builder FinFabrik

  13-02-2019 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FinFabrik, a Hong Kong-based fintech startup developing capital markets software, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by BitMEX Ventures, the investment arm of Seychelles-based HDR Global Trading Ltd., the operator of the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange and derivative trading platform. The startup said it will use the new capital injection to […]
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• Ripple (XRP) isn’t a Real Cryptocurrency, Claims Exchange that Just Listed the ‘Heavily Centralized’ Token - CCN

  13-02-2019 23:02
  Ripple (XRP) isn’t a Real Cryptocurrency, Claims Exchange that Just Listed the ‘Heavily Centralized’ Token  CCNRipple (XRP) is not a cryptocurrency, and it is heavily centralized in the hands of the corporate entity known as Ripple. That's the opinion of a cryptocurrency ...
  
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• Ripple (XRP) isn’t a Real Cryptocurrency, Claims Exchange that Just Listed the ‘Heavily Centralized’ Token

  13-02-2019 23:02
  Ripple (XRP) is not a cryptocurrency, and it is heavily centralized in the hands of the corporate entity known as Ripple. That’s the opinion of a cryptocurrency exchange which listed XRP on its platform just one day ago. ‘XRP Is Not a Cryptocurrency’ The Coinmotion exchange, based in Finland, released this blog post just hours after listing Ripple on its trading platform, titled: “XRP is a Centralized Virtual Currency.” The post details the opinion of the exchange o
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Above Support at $3,550, May Soon See Increased Bullish Momentum

  13-02-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Since Bitcoin (BTC) made its large upwards swing last Friday, it has been able to hold steady above its support level at $3,550, bouncing back into the $3,600 range each time this price level is touched. Importantly, its ability to hold above this price level signals that the cryptocurrency’s bulls are not yet ready to surrender its recent gains to the bears.
  Now, multiple analysts concur that Bitcoin could soon see increased bullish momentum if it is able to continue holding decisively ov
  
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• Proposal for ETF Following Bitcoin Futures, Sovereign Debt Withdrawn by SEC Request

  13-02-2019 22:40 via cointelegraph.com
  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has requested the withdrawal of a proposal of an ETF filed by Reality Shares ETF Trust earlier this week
  
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• This Stock Exploited a NASDAQ Loophole to Gain a Staggering 3,000%(+) in Under 7 Days

  13-02-2019 22:26
  Phunware is a company that has largely posted losses. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company lost almost $26 million in 2017 and another $3 million during the first half of 2018. Nonetheless, the last couple of months have seen wild trading for PHUN. PHUN Hits $550 A Share – With Most Outstanding Shares “Restricted” PHUN rose from a long-running average of $10 per share at the end of December to a blip 52-week of $550 by the middle of January. The problem? Only 144,0
  
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• California Governor Talks Blockchain and Data Privacy in State of the State Speech

  13-02-2019 22:25 via cointelegraph.com
  In his speech “State of the State” speech, Gavin Newsom pointed out the need to develop AI, blockchain, and big data-related products in the state
  
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• Cryptocurrency Criminals Use PUBG to Orchestrate $2.47M Hack - newsBTC

  13-02-2019 22:00
  Cryptocurrency Criminals Use PUBG to Orchestrate $2.47M Hack  newsBTCA group of online criminals from Turkey have been detained by local authorities on suspicion of hacking a domestic cryptocurrency company. Those behind the ...
  
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• Cryptocurrency Criminals Use PUBG to Orchestrate $2.47M Hack

  13-02-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  A group of online criminals from Turkey have been detained by local authorities on suspicion of hacking a domestic cryptocurrency company. Those behind the security breach are thought to have used the popular video game PUBG to communicate prior to the attack.
  The Turkish company has had around $2.47 million taken from it in the hack. Some of this figure has been recovered in raids following the arrest of those connected with the incident.
  Raids Across Turkey Recover Just $256,000 of Missin
  
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• Coinbase Gives Out $30,000 Reward for Detecting Critical Bug

  13-02-2019 21:54 via cointelegraph.com
  Coinbase has given out a $30,000 reward for reporting a critical bug in its system, the biggest bounty ever listed on Coinbase’s HackerOne page
  
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• Watch: Facebook Alum. Sean Parker Bashes Amazon, Warns Echo is Spying on Every Word You Say

  13-02-2019 21:18
  Facebook founding president Sean Parker wants you to know that Amazon’s Alexa-enabled Echo devices are listening to every word you say and may be filing away your private conversations for future use. Ex-Facebook Executive Sean Parker Bashes Amazon Over Privacy Parker, who also founded the now-shuttered Napster, revved up the conversation about how personal assistant devices like Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home devices are spying on you. They’re doing this without you say
  
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• British Financial Historian Niall Ferguson Says Bitcoin Is 'an Option on Digital Gold'

  13-02-2019 21:00 via cointelegraph.com
  British economic and financial historian Niall Ferguson believes that Bitcoin is “an option to digital gold,” and a type of insurance
  
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• Bitcoin Bottom Doesn’t Matter, Last Time General Population Can Afford Entire BTC

  13-02-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) has been pitched as peer-to-peer electronic cash, a store of value, a disruptor of traditional financial instruments, and a way to free the world from the shackles of the government’s control over current fiat monetary system.Given its potential to change the world as we know it, much like the Internet did over the last two decades, does finding Bitcoin’s bottom really matter? According to some crypto analysts, the bottom doesn’t matter at all, and the current low
  
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• ETF Tied to Bitcoin Futures Withdrawn After SEC Staff Request

  13-02-2019 20:58
  The withdrawal of a proposed ETF that would have had exposure to bitcoin futures comes just days after its submission to the SEC.
  
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• Digital Asset Loses Second CTO in 6 Months as Startup Shake-up Continues

  13-02-2019 20:35
  James Powell, CIO and CTO of engineering at Digital Asset, has left the enterprise blockchain startup after just six months.
  
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• Altcoin Beam Announces Plans to Incorporate Mimblewimble Lightning Network

  13-02-2019 20:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Privacy-oriented altcoin Beam announced plans to incorporate a Mimblewimble-compatible lightning network
  
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• Why This Privacy Watchdog Says the SEC’s Crypto Exchange Crackdown Threatens to Stifle Free Speech

  13-02-2019 20:19
  The Electronic Frontier Foundation is taking the SEC to task for potentially repressive policies related to enforcement actions levied against crypto industry firms. Free speech online is the EFF’s wheelhouse, but in a recent blog post, they’ve also addressed other matters in the cryptosphere. The criminalization of “providing an algorithm” is too broad a language for the constitutional watchdogs. EFF: Crypto Exchange Code is Free Speech Taking issue with a specific aspec
  
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• Fees Are “Ungodly”, Buy XRP at Binance Using Your Credit Card

  13-02-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple Prices under pressure but bullish
  Buy XRP using your credit card at Binance
  Transactional volumes are below averageGood news is Binance is opening up new demand corridors after finally allowing users to buy XRP and other cryptos using their credit card. Undoubtedly, this will help fuel demand and prop XRP prices that risk dropping below 30 cents.
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  The maverick founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao has confirmed that indeed one can purchase XRP using their c
  
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• Current ICO Market Is Bigger Тhan at the Start of 2017, Data Shows

  13-02-2019 19:59 via cointelegraph.com
  The current initial coin offerings market is larger than it was at the beginning of 2017, despite being smaller than it was in 2018
  
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• Cryptocurrency Fundraiser by Hamas Shut Down by US Online Exchange - Sputnik International

  13-02-2019 19:44
  Cryptocurrency Fundraiser by Hamas Shut Down by US Online Exchange  Sputnik InternationalA cryptocurrency fundraising operation used by Palestinian militant group Hamas has been shut down by the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange following a tip ...
  
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• Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, EOS, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Tron, Stellar, Binance Coin, Bitcoin SV: Price Analysis, Feb. 13

  13-02-2019 19:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Fundamentals are improving and blockchain is becoming more widely adopted, but sentiment needs to change for a new uptrend to start
  
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• Russia is planning an experiment to shut down its internet

  13-02-2019 19:26
  Russia is planning to disconnect its internet from the rest of the world as part of an upcoming test.
  Russia’s plan
  Providing coverage on the initiative via a report from Russian news outlet RosBiznesKonsalting (RBK), ZDNet explained the test pertains to a law the Russian Parliament saw at the end of 2018.
  ZDNet explained, “[a] first draft of the law mandated that Russian internet providers should ensure the independence of the Russian internet space (Runet) in the case of
  
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• MyEtherWallet Teams Up With Large Exchange to Offer Better Rates on Dozens of Coins

  13-02-2019 19:13 via cointelegraph.com
  The fifth version of a free, open-source crypto wallet has launched, with the addition of a multi-swap function that enables users to get better exchange rates #SPONSORED
  
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• Oil Throws Dow a Lifeline as Desperate Saudis Plan Even Bigger Output Cuts

  13-02-2019 19:04
  The U.S. stock market clung to gains Wednesday, as rebounding oil prices propelled the energy sector-heavy Dow higher following Saudi Arabia’s latest pledge to scale back production. DOW SLAMS ON THE BRAKES By the middle of the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had given up most of its 200-point gain. The blue-chip index is currently up 74.42 points, or 0.29%, at 25,500.18. It opened with a triple-digit gain following a strong pre-market showing for Dow futures. Financials bellwether G
  
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• TRON CEO Justin Sun Has Grand Ambitions for the Cryptocurrency - TheStreet.com

  13-02-2019 19:03
  TRON CEO Justin Sun Has Grand Ambitions for the Cryptocurrency  TheStreet.comThe 29-year-old founder of one of the ten largest cryptocurrencies talks about the need for regulation, what will spur adoption of TRON and crypto in general, ...
  
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• Status Launches a ‘Tap-to-Pay’ Crypto Hardware Wallet

  13-02-2019 19:01
  Ethereum startup Status has just announced a brand new cryptocurrency hardware wallet the size of your credit card.
  
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• Tron (TRX) Ready For the $5.6 Billion South Korea’s Gaming Industry

  13-02-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Tron prices slide 8.5 percent in the last week
  Roy Liu, the business development manager, signs a deal with two of South Korea’s gaming associations
  Transaction volumes low, recovery depends on bull trend resumptionThe Tron Foundation may be hard at work, but market dynamics are exerting pressure on TRX. It is down 8.5 percent in the last week despite Roy Liu signing an MoU with two of South Korea’s leading gaming associations.
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• US National Debt Hits Terrifying $22 Trillion. This is Why Bitcoin Matters.

  13-02-2019 18:43
  Today is a record moment in US history. The total national debt has surpassed $22 trillion for the first time ever. The runaway mountain of debt is a terrifying reminder of how fragile the fiat monetary system is. If you want to watch it pile up in real time, visit the US debt clock. It’s a sobering vision of a system out of control. $22,012,840,891,685.32 (+) #NationalDebt — National Debt Tweets (@NationalDebt) February 12, 2019 This is why bitcoin matters. Bitcoin, with its fixed s
  
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• Just got some Bitcoin: how to choose your first cryptocurrency wallet - The Next Web

  13-02-2019 18:18
  Just got some Bitcoin: how to choose your first cryptocurrency wallet  The Next WebSo you've entered the world of crypto, have bought your first Bitcoin and want to know how you should choose your first cryptocurrency wallet.
  
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• While Dow Surges, This Key Metric Reveals Professional Investors are Calling the US Stock Market’s Bluff

  13-02-2019 18:14
  The Dow and wider US stock market raced higher on Wednesday, adding to Tuesday’s mammoth 372 point gain. Dow Builds on 372 Point Rally Traders are excited that efforts are underway to avoid the government shutdown. While that was good news, investors were particularly enamored with news over China tariff negotiations. This was based on some optimistic words from President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 closed above its 200-day moving average, which it hadn’t seen since Dec. 3, an
  
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• Iran: Still Waiting for the Blockchain Revolution

  13-02-2019 18:11 via cointelegraph.com
  The birth of a national Iranian digital currency has been postponed. However, blockchain remains a hot topic in the Islamic Republic of Iran, intertwined with international sanctions and the clash between conservatives and moderates
  
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• Kaspersky Lab: 13 Percent of People Using Cryptocurrency

  13-02-2019 18:04
  The cybersecurity firm found that over one-in-ten people had made an online purchase using cryptocurrency
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Could “Die” If Block Size Is Reduced From 1MB To 300KB

  13-02-2019 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin prices bullish and ranging
  Proposal to slash block size to 300kb resuscitated
  Transactional volumes low but likely to expand as BTC demand pick upLuke J is putting forth a bid to reduce block size from 1MB to 300kb. Without a doubt this will affect BTC prices should it make it as a BIP or as a pull request. Meanwhile, BTC prices are consolidating and could print higher if they race past $3,800.
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  There is another twist to the Bitcoin Block size debate.
  
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• Intel Launches Commercial Blockchain Package Based on Hyperledger Fabric

  13-02-2019 17:58 via cointelegraph.com
  Intel has launched a commercial blockchain package based on the Hyperledger Fabric
  
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• California Might Force Silicon Valley to Pay ‘Data Dividends’ – How Will Google & Facebook Respond?

  13-02-2019 17:36
  A little over four weeks since being sworn into office, California Governor Gavin Newsom has already started making enemies in the tech sector – specifically with Silicon Valley powerhouses like Google and Facebook. Gavin Newsom is Already Making Enemies in Silicon Valley In his inaugural State of the State Address given on Tuesday, Governor Newsom revealed that a proposal was being developed with a view toward ensuring that internet users profit from the data obtained from them by online
  
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• Japanese Giant GMO’s Bitcoin Exchange and Mining Venture Lost ¥1.3 Billion in Bear 2018

  13-02-2019 17:27
  Japan-based GMO Internet Inc. (TYO: 9449) incurred an operating loss of ¥1.3 billion (~$11.75 million) in the fiscal year 2018. The IT company published its financial performance on Tuesday, saying that its cryptocurrency verticals, including a bitcoin exchange and mining business, posted circa $74.44 million worth of net sales. The report clarified that while its exchange business was able to build a revenue base, the mining side fared poorly. In total, the firm’s mining business
  
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• From Last-Minute Will to Past Banking Problems: What Makes the QuadrigaCX Case Seem So Strange

  13-02-2019 17:27 via cointelegraph.com
  Here are the most suspicious things about the QuadrigaCX case: from a last-minute will to the exchange’s past banking problems
  
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• Coinbase Wallet to Feature Private Key Backup on Google Drive, iCloud

  13-02-2019 17:00
  Coinbase's Wallet app will soon allow users to back up their private keys on personal cloud storage platforms Google Drive and iCloud.
  
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• Turkish Police Arrest 24 Suspects Involved in Hacking Crypto Firm, Local Media Reports

  13-02-2019 16:46 via cointelegraph.com
  Turkish police have arrested 24 people involved in hacking a crypto firm, using online multiplayer game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds to communicate
  
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• Why Amazon is on the Verge of Absolutely Upending These 4 Markets Worth $220 Billion

  13-02-2019 16:28
  There be no shelter from Amazon. The retail titan is rapidly expanding in so many directions that its front lines of competition are everywhere. Amazon is currently sending shockwaves through four different markets totaling $220 billion in value. Two of them are underway, one is a threat, and one is an opportunity. The fourth is a literal game-changing move, given that Amazon is making bold advancements in video games. Jeff Bezos Tabloid Drama is a Distraction Over at The Washington Post, Elizab
  
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• ‘Arcane’ SEC Rules May Kill Chances of Bitcoin ETF in 2019: Crypto Mom

  13-02-2019 16:27
  The chance of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) gaining approval this year is slipping away.  Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce yet again downplayed the prospect of a Bitcoin ETF on Tuesday. Known as “Crypto Mom” for her unwavering support for bitcoin, she blamed “arcane rules” at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the long delay. Speaking at an event at the Bipartisan Policy Center, she said: “e have applications. … tho
  
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• Nasdaq to Add Brave New Coin Bitcoin and Ethereum Indices This Month

  13-02-2019 16:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Feb. 25 sees two major crypto indices coming to Nasdaq: the Bitcoin Liquid Index (BLX) and the Ethereum Liquid Index (ELX)
  
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• Buterin-Proposed Constantinople Ethereum Feature Allegedly Introduces Attack Vector

  13-02-2019 16:16 via cointelegraph.com
  A new attack vector is reportedly being introduced to Ethereum’s blockchain through the Constantinople hard fork
  
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• New York Fed: Cryptocurrency Won't Challenge Dollar in Near Or Mid-Term - Bitcoinist

  13-02-2019 16:02
  New York Fed: Cryptocurrency Won't Challenge Dollar in Near Or Mid-Term  BitcoinistCryptocurrencies are “unlikely” to become an international monetary phenomenon in the coming years, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has claimed.
  
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• South Korea’s Largest Foreign Exchange Bank Files 46 Blockchain-Related Patents

  13-02-2019 15:47 via cointelegraph.com
  The largest foreign exchange banks in South Korea, KEB Hana Bank, has filed 46 patents related to blockchain tech
  
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• Dow Triumphs But a Skeptical Harvard Professor Warns of a Market Collapse

  13-02-2019 15:40
  On February 12, the Dow Jones surged by more than 500 points by 1.49 percent following optimistic forecasts on U.S.-China trade talks. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones all recorded strong gains in the past month, recovering by nearly 6 percent in a short time frame. However, Mark Wu, a Harvard Law School professor, said that a full comprehensive trade deal by March 1 is highly unlikely due to a wide range of variables that could affect ongoing trade discussions. Dow Jones Could F
  
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• Italian Banking Association Further Tests Interbank Blockchain System Powered by R3 Corda

  13-02-2019 15:33 via cointelegraph.com
  The Italian Banking Association has developed a blockchain solution based on R3’s Corda, which is currently being tested by 18 banks
  
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• Nasdaq to Add Bitcoin and Ethereum Indices to Global Data Service

  13-02-2019 15:07
  Nasdaq, the second-largest stock exchange in the world, is adding bitcoin and ethereum indices to its global data service later this month.
  
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• Ethereum [ETH/USD] Price Analysis: Cryptocurrency market indicates a bullish future for the coin - AMBCrypto News

  13-02-2019 15:05
  Ethereum [ETH/USD] Price Analysis: Cryptocurrency market indicates a bullish future for the coin  AMBCrypto NewsThe bull continues to support the market as all the coins are seen performing relatively well and according to CoinMarketCap, at press time, Ethereum was ..
  
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• Download 3 Free Cryptocurrency eBooks from Blockonomi - Blockonomi

  13-02-2019 15:05
  Download 3 Free Cryptocurrency eBooks from Blockonomi  BlockonomiWe have decided to start a growing library of books on different blockchain topics and make them available to our readers completely free.
  
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