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• Cryptocurrency Adoption: Institutional investors should consider cryptocurrencies, says pension and endowment adviser Cambridge Associates - AMBCrypto News

  19-02-2019 23:32
  Cryptocurrency Adoption: Institutional investors should consider cryptocurrencies, says pension and endowment adviser Cambridge Associates  AMBCrypto NewsThe cryptocurrency ecosystem has been a developing field and in a short time, has managed to garner the attention of financial investors. The growing ...
  
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• Top 10 Cheap Cryptocurrency Coins Under $10 USD to Buy in 2019 - Bitcoin Exchange Guide

  19-02-2019 23:14
  Top 10 Cheap Cryptocurrency Coins Under $10 USD to Buy in 2019  Bitcoin Exchange Guide2018 wasn't a good year for cryptos. Between January and December, every coin lost significant value, with many falling to ridiculously low prices. However ...
  
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• Could Bitcoin ETN’s Large Premium to BTC be a Sign of Institutional Buying?

  19-02-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Over the past year discussions of a Bitcoin ETF being approved by regulatory authorities in the US has dominated the news cycle and has even – on multiple occasions – impacted the markets. Many investors and analysts believe that the approval of a BTC ETF will lead to an influx of investors as it would place the cryptocurrency in front of all traditional equity investors.
  Although the status and potential effect of a Bitcoin ETF remains unknown, there already exists and exchange-trad
  
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• $8 Billion Coinbase Faces Backlash for Latest Acquisition

  19-02-2019 22:55
  Bitcoin exchange giant Coinbase has acquired Chainalysis competitor Neutrino in an effort to enhance its compliance efforts and regulatory relationships. Neutrino uses blockchain analytics to identify potential money laundering or other illegal transactions on the blockchain. Until its acquisition, it was one of a few companies growing in the space of analyzing blockchains. Its work mainly benefits crypto exchanges, regulators, and other centralized powers. According to Coinbase, companies
  
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• Quadriga dead or alive? Law firm named after many jockey to represent cryptocurrency clients short millions - CBC News

  19-02-2019 22:22
  Quadriga dead or alive? Law firm named after many jockey to represent cryptocurrency clients short millions  CBC NewsTop Canadian law firms are jockeying for position to represent people who have money tied up in a cryptocurrency exchange that became frozen after the ...
  
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• Crypto Expert Warns Not to Trust the Bitcoin Rally

  19-02-2019 22:15
  The bitcoin price has not bottomed yet, but it’s close — and the sooner it tanks, the better. That’s the assertion of Alex Sunnarborg, a founding partner of New York crypto hedge fund Tetras Capital. “Callingis very difficult,” Sunnarborg told Forbes. “That’s part of the reason I’m really thankful that we’re in the position we are right now. “We can hedge ourselves, remain more neutral, and not have to call that exact price or timi
  
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• Survey: Half of Millennial Investors Trust Crypto Exchanges More Than Stock Exchanges

  19-02-2019 22:14 via cointelegraph.com
  A new survey has found that 43 percent of millennial online traders have more trust in crypto exchanges than traditional stock exchanges
  
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• A few parameters from the FBI for avoiding ICO scams

  19-02-2019 22:07
  Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have painted many headlines over the past two years. As the regulatory hammer came down in 2018, many of those headlines turned negative. At this point, ICO fraud awareness has become increasingly important.
  FBI insight
  The Paypers, an independent payment industry information and news source, recently posted an interview with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) financial crimes investigator Steven M. D’Antuono.
  In the interview, D’Antuono elaborated on
  
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• Countdown Restarts Tomorrow for SEC Decision on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF

  19-02-2019 21:15
  The VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal is slated for publication in the Federal Register tomorrow, giving the SEC 45 days to approve, reject or extend a decision on it.
  
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• Countdown Restarts Today for SEC Decision on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF

  19-02-2019 21:15
  The VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal is slated for publication in the Federal Register tomorrow, giving the SEC 45 days to approve, reject or extend a decision on it.
  
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• Crypto Financial Services Firm to Offer Crypto Insurance Through Lloyd's of London

  19-02-2019 21:11 via cointelegraph.com
  BitGo has announced crypto insurance plans up to $100 million through Lloyd’s of London
  
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• Bitcoin Price Skyrockets, But BTC Faces Growing Resistance Around $4,000

  19-02-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin has been able to maintain its upwards momentum that it incurred a few days ago and BTC has now pushed up to $4,000. This upwards price move has been fueled by a surge in trading volume, but one analyst is now importantly noting that trading volume over high-time-frames must improve in order for an upwards price move to be sustained long-term.
  Other analysts are also importantly noting that Bitcoin is now beginning to establish $4,000 as a level of resistance, which could prove to be a cr
  
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• How can blockchain technology impact the travel industry?

  19-02-2019 20:49
  Traveling these days can be a headache. From security checkpoints and canceled flights at the airport to lost reservations at our favorite hotels – it can be a nightmare. One clear way to cut through some of the difficulties, however, is to utilize the blockchain technology. Is it possible to track every step on the blockchain? From the first reservation made, continuing on through stepping out of the last cab home- are we there yet?
  Let’s take a look at how implementing different te
  
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• Billionaire Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Has a Wild 5-Year Prediction for Cash and Crypto

  19-02-2019 20:46
  Tim Draper has been one of Bitcoin’s most enthusiastic proponents. He was steadfast in his optimism even when other finance gurus thought he was crazy for giving the new-fangled crypto the time of day. Forgetting about the naysayers, Draper became about $89 million richer for sticking to his Bitcoin guns. He was steadfast while others, including JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, made jokes about Bitcoin being tulips. FOMA, or simply recognizing the staying power of cryptos, JP Morgan shocked the
  
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• Funds in Short Positions on Bitcoin Drop to 6-Month Low

  19-02-2019 20:44
  The amount of money allocated to short bets against bitcoin fell to a more than 6-month low today.
  
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• Bets on Declining Bitcoin Price Drop to 6-Month Low

  19-02-2019 20:44
  The amount of money allocated to short bets against bitcoin fell to a more than 6-month low today.
  
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• Nearly Half of Millennials Trust Crypto More Than US Stock Market: Survey

  19-02-2019 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nearly half of millennial online traders have more trust in cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets than the US stock market, according to a new survey from eToro, an investment platform. Even among millennials who do not trade crypto, one-third said they would trust crypto over the stock market, indicating the beginning of a generational shift in trust, […]
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• Top Ethereum Developer Afri Schoedon Just Rage-Quit

  19-02-2019 20:31
  Afri Schoedon, a long-time Ethereum contributor, abruptly quit working on the second-largest cryptocurrency. A few days ago, Schoedon tweeted a meme that said “Polkadot delivers what Serenity ought to be. Change my mind.” The meme raised ire on Reddit, and the situation devolved from there until the developer quit early this morning. I did not quit social media, I quit Ethereum. I did not go dark, I just left the community. I am no longer coordinating hard-forks, building testnets, o
  
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• Ripple (XRP) Bears?…Prices up 11.1% But Yet to Close Above Key Liquidation Level

  19-02-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
   Ripple prices up 11.1 percent but technically bearish
  Crypto–Fiat bridges important for XRP and crypto
  Transaction levels up, volumes lower than Jan 10 
  Despite upbeat prices, Ripple (XRP) is technically bearish and yet to breach the 35 cents mark. From our previous XRP/USD iterations, once bulls find momentum and pump prices above 35 cents risk-off traders can begin making projections with first targets at 60 cents.
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• Cyprus Securities Regulator Calls for Adoption of EU Anti-Money Laundering Framework

  19-02-2019 19:57 via cointelegraph.com
  Cypriot securities regulators are calling for the transposition of the European Union’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive into national law
  
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• Amazon’s Flailing China Unit Plots Major Merger to Challenge Alibaba

  19-02-2019 19:47
  Talks are underway to merge Amazon’s Chinese venture with NetEase-owned Kaola, according to business publication Caijing. Kaola is a Chinese e-commerce firm which specializes in selling imports. The business publication added that an agreement had been inked late last year amidst difficult negotiations. NetEase is listed on the Nasdaq and boasts a market cap of slightly over $30 billion. Besides Kaola, the Chinese tech giant also develops internet content, including games for personal comp
  
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• What JPMorgan's New Cryptocurrency Means for Banking and Blockchain - Adweek

  19-02-2019 19:30
  What JPMorgan's New Cryptocurrency Means for Banking and Blockchain  AdweekWhen J.P. Morgan announced it had created its own cryptocurrency last week, the bank left the industry speculating about what the move might mean for the ...
  
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• Apple Realizes its iPhone Problem But Pivot Sees Major Challenges

  19-02-2019 19:28
  Apple, the $801 billion electronics giant, is reportedly initiating major changes in its executive team by altering roles and establishing new strategies. According to The Wall Street Journal, the move is a response to the lackluster sales figures of the iPhone in key markets including China. Last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook released a public letter to investors describing the company’s struggle in China, mainly attributing it to geopolitical risks including the trade war with the U.S. Some
  
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• Crypto Winter Survivor: Inside Nvidia’s Difficult Relationship With Mining

  19-02-2019 19:23 via cointelegraph.com
  The bear market was particularly hard on Nvidia and its GPUs, but the company still reported full-year revenue gains in 2018. How dependent is it on the crypto market?
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Resurgence, Adoption and Regulator Shift Likely Triggers

  19-02-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
   Bitcoin prices up 8.3 percent in the last week
  Adoption levels could be pumping prices
  Transaction volumes on the rise 
  Good news is bulls are back. Even with increasing prices, investors and traders have their eyes set on adoption trends. Encouragingly, adoption is on the rise, and now that our previous Bitcoin (BTC) trade plans are live, odds are the next wave of bulls will drive prices towards $6,000.
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  There is an expansion. It seems like the prec
  
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• Major Crypto Exchange OKEx Adds Four New Margin Trading Pairs

  19-02-2019 18:50 via cointelegraph.com
  Malta-based major crypto exchange OKEx has added four new pairs to its margin trading platform
  
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• Judge Appoints Law Firms to Represent QuadrigaCX Customers

  19-02-2019 18:45
  Law firms Miller Thomson and Cox & Palmer will represent 115,000 QuadrigaCX customers as the exchange seeks to recoup the $196 million it owes them.
  
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• Fintech Company TrueDigital Appoints Former Bridgewater Associates Executive as CEO

  19-02-2019 18:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Thomas Kim, former Bridgewater Associates COO, has been appointed as the new CEO at New York-based fintech company trueEX
  
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• Ethereum Mining Pool Receives Mysterious $300K Blockchain Payout

  19-02-2019 18:30
  Cryptocurrency mining pool Sparkpool received a payout today of over $300,000 for mining one block on the ethereum blockchain.
  
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• Why Nasdaq’s Bitcoin Index is a Bigger Deal Than Most People Realize

  19-02-2019 18:23
  On February 11, Nasdaq, the world’s second-largest stock exchange, launched Bitcoin and Ethereum indices to present accurate prices of the two leading crypto assets. Nasdaq’s Bitcoin Index a Likely Precursor to Crypto Investment Products According to cryptocurrency analyst Alex Ziupsnys, the introduction of the crypto indices of Nasdaq could lead to the approval of a wide range of investment vehicles in the long-term. The analyst said: “NASDAQ to add a bitcoin index on its plat
  
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• CEO of Japanese Finance Giant SBI Vests His Crypto Industry Hopes in Ripple and R3

  19-02-2019 18:21 via cointelegraph.com
  Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO and representative director of Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings, is vesting his future hopes for crypto in Ripple and R3 technologies
  
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• Walmart Stock Surges on Blowout Earnings, So Why is the Dow Stuck in Neutral?

  19-02-2019 18:08
  The Dow and U.S. stock market were stuck in neutral on Tuesday despite a blowout earnings report from Walmart, a sign that traders were treading more cautiously ahead of a slew of macroeconomic indicators later in the week. Dow Struggles for Direction Wall Street’s benchmarks traded tepidly through the morning session, mirroring a relatively uneventful pre-market for Dow futures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 34 points lower. It was last seen trading at 25,923.31, having gained 4
  
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• Walmart Stock Surges on Blowout Earnings, Dow Ain’t Biting

  19-02-2019 18:08
  The Dow and U.S. stock market were stuck in neutral on Tuesday despite a blowout earnings report from Walmart, a sign that traders were treading more cautiously ahead of a slew of macroeconomic indicators later in the week. Dow Struggles for Direction Wall Street’s benchmarks traded tepidly through the morning session, mirroring a relatively uneventful pre-market for Dow futures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 34 points lower. It was last seen trading at 25,923.31, having gained 4
  
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• Coinbase Acquires Cryptocurrency Surveillance Company Neutrino - Bitcoin News

  19-02-2019 18:05
  Coinbase Acquires Cryptocurrency Surveillance Company Neutrino  Bitcoin NewsCoinbase has acquired the cryptocurrency surveillance company Neutrino, whose team will be joining the American exchange's European operation. The Milan,
  
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• Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Afri Quits, Will Bulls Fizzle Out?

  19-02-2019 18:00 via newsbtc.com
   Ethereum prices up 21.6 percent in the last week
  Afri Schoedon quits Ethereum after Polkadot, Serenity comparison
  Transaction volumes picking up 
  Compared to other coins in the top 10, Ethereum (ETH) is leading the bulls procession. Changing hands at around $150, we expect ETH bulls to gain ground ahead of Constantinople.
  Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis
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  Blockchain-based projects are unique and special. A genuinely decentralized network will have a healthy mix of developers,
  
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• Donald Trump Just Got Snubbed by UK, Germany in Plan to Block Huawei from Global 5G Domination

  19-02-2019 17:48
  Bad news for Donald Trump as Britain and Germany won’t be joining the United States in its crusade to crush Huawei’s operations, but they do need guarantees from the Chinese firm. It seems both countries are not interested in getting caught in the dispute between the U.S. and China. Washington and Beijing are fighting for something much more than just economic supremacy. The tensions have boiled over into a trade war that has continued to rage on till this day, with things set t
  
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• ‘Twitter is a Disaster’: CNN Expat Unloads after Reporter Exposed Dishing out Wardrobe Advice to Kamala Harris

  19-02-2019 17:26
  A CNN national political reporter provided a glimpse of the cozy relationship between some members of the press and political elite Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) in a Twitter video that has gone viral. We kind of forced @kamalaharris to try on this awesome oversized rainbow sequin jacket … She snapped it up. @alivitali perfectly named it as “the Mardi Gras Jacket” #2020 #SouthCarolina #CampaignFashionReport pic.twitter.com/2G0NFRkKL6 — Maeve Reston (@MaeveReston) February
  
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• Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Discloses Non-ETH Crypto Holdings and Other Revenue Sources

  19-02-2019 17:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has disclosed that his crypto investments are virtually exclusively devoted to the Ethereum network
  
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• Cryptocurrency scam: $1.34 million scammed from users by CryptoMining.Farm in Thailand - AMBCrypto News

  19-02-2019 17:11
  Cryptocurrency scam: $1.34 million scammed from users by CryptoMining.Farm in Thailand  AMBCrypto NewsThe financial industry was overdue for a technological innovation after the financial crisis and Bitcoin came to the rescue...
  
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• Cryptocurrency Can Now Be Purchased at 10000 French Tobacco Shops - Bitcoin News

  19-02-2019 17:11
  Cryptocurrency Can Now Be Purchased at 10000 French Tobacco Shops  Bitcoin NewsA partnership between French company Digycode and national point of sale (POS) provider Ingenico has gone live, making it possible to buy cryptocurrencies.
  
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• MIT Technology Review: Although Touted for Security, Blockchain Is Still Hackable

  19-02-2019 17:00 via cointelegraph.com
  MIT Technology Review has published an article arguing that blockchain tech is hackable due to both system bugs and the human factor
  
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• How Apple is Preparing for Life After the iPhone [No, not Buying Netflix With the $250 Billion Cash Pile]

  19-02-2019 16:57
  With the iPhone contributing more than 60% of Apple’s sales, it will be hard to replace it with another blockbuster product to compensate for the dwindling sales of the iconic gadget. But the iPhone maker has every intention of filling that void. Towards this end, according to The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is making leadership changes and reordering priorities. One of the most prominent leadership changes that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently announced was the replacement of the retai
  
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• BitGo Offering $100 Million in Crypto Insurance Through Lloyd’s of London

  19-02-2019 16:25
  BitGo is providing $100 million of cover against theft of digital assets or the loss of cryptographic keys via Lloyd’s of London.
  
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• Japan’s Central Bank Examines Central Bank Digital Currencies in New Report

  19-02-2019 16:19 via cointelegraph.com
  In a recent report, Japan’s central bank examines the effect of central bank digital currencies
  
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• Newsflash: Bitcoin Price Hits 40-Day High, is $5,000 Next?

  19-02-2019 16:15
  Bitcoin’s February rally just crossed another milestone on Tuesday when the flagship cryptocurrency touched the $4,000 mark for the first time in more than a month. The crypto market had entered the US trading session on an incline, building upon the gains it consolidated following its last jump on Feb. 8. Shortly after 14:40 UTC, one or more major buy orders caused the bitcoin price to surge, enabling it to touch the $4,000 level before settling back to a present value of $3,955 on Bitsta
  
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• 2 Crypto Startups Unveil Security Token Issuance and Trading Service

  19-02-2019 16:00
  Securitize and OTCXN aim to streamline the process of issuing and trading security tokens with their new all-in-one solution.
  
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• The Dow is Surging, But This Legendary Analyst Warns the US Stock Market is on Shaky Footing

  19-02-2019 15:42
  The U.S. stock market is seemingly in an ideal position to maintain its newly found momentum and extend its short-term rally throughout the upcoming months. The trade deal with China, which is widely considered to be the core catalyst of the U.S. stock market, has seen significant progress. Both countries have acknowledged the importance of a comprehensive trade agreement, and Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly stated that the U.S. and China are “inseparable,” expressing his int
  
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• Crypto Trader Cumberland Upgrades from Skype to Wall Street Interface

  19-02-2019 15:30
  Crypto market maker Cumberland is upgrading from trading by Skype to modern-day Wall Street-style screen-based interactions.
  
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• Crypto Dividends: Staking Coins for Gains Potentially a Good Strategy in a Bear Market but Is Not Without Risk

  19-02-2019 15:28 via cointelegraph.com
  Potential gains and risks to be had with cryptocurrency staking — the bear market strategy that calls for long-term holding
  
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• South Korean Capital to Invest Over $1 Billion in Fintech and Blockchain Startups by 2022

  19-02-2019 15:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Seoul’s government plans to help fintech and blockchain startups via the “Seoul Innovation Growth Fund,” with an allocated $1 billion in funding by 2022
  
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