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• Top 5 Crypto Performers Overview: Stellar, Bitcoin Cash, Cardano, Dash, Monero

  17-03-2019 23:14 via cointelegraph.com
  A bull phase in crypto may be consolidating — we take a look at the coins leading the way
  
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• Crypto Exchange Launch Shows Riot Blockchain Still Clings to the Bitcoin Dream

  17-03-2019 22:30
  Riot Blockchain, a former biotech firm turned bitcoin-mining company, expects to launch a regulated cryptocurrency exchange by the end of the second quarter of 2019, or June 30. The company is initially investing up to $250,000 to make this roll-out happen. Riot Blockchain made the revelations in a March 14 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company formed a subsidiary called RiotX Holdings to operate the exchange, which has partnered with software provider Shift Markets. On
  
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• Crypto Sentiment Remains Bullish As Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Above $4,000

  17-03-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  It isn’t a secret that over the past few weeks, community sentiment has begun to shift. Taking a brief look at Crypto Twitter, more analysts seem to be bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) than ever before in this bear market. But why are they so hopeful? And better yet, what do they see in crypto’s cards?
  Analysts Think Bitcoin Is Still Piping Hot
  As reported by NewsBTC over recent days, the cryptocurrency market has been a slow and steady grind to the upside. On Saturday, the asset surmounted
  
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• Trump’s Cartel Crackdown Threatens to Amplify Headaches for Banks and Crypto Startups

  17-03-2019 20:40
  In a recent interview with right-wing media outlet Breitbart News, President Donald Trump said his administration is “very seriously” considering designating Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). However, the strain this policy shift would impose on the banking industry calls into question the feasibility of an expanded counter-terrorism regime. Donald Trump ‘Seriously’ Considering Branding Mexican Cartels as Terrorists President Trump’s comment
  
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• Analyst: Recent Bitcoin (BTC) Rallies Have Coincided with Fresh Bitmex Quarterly Futures

  17-03-2019 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin was recently able to surge above its previous level of strong resistance around $4,000, but BTC has not incurred any significant buying pressure since climbing above this price level. It currently remains unclear as to whether or not this former resistance level will now flip to become a level of support, which would be the best case for the cryptocurrency.
  One analyst recently pointed to an interesting trend, where the start of new Bitmex quarterly futures coincide with Bitcoin price ju
  
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• Ethereum Devs Once Again Approve ASIC-Resistant Algorithm ProgPoW

  17-03-2019 20:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum core developers have once again reached an overall consensus on ASIC-resistant PoW algorithm ProgPoW implementation
  
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• Top Cryptos Look Stable as Bitcoin Hovers Over $4,000

  17-03-2019 19:47 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin stays over $4,000 as the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting slight gains and losses
  
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• Hodler’s Digest, March 11–17: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week

  17-03-2019 19:45 via cointelegraph.com
  This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Jay Clayton makes some statements about crypto and securities, and the OneCoin founders face jail time
  
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• AOC’s Beloved MMT Earns Surprising Rebuke from Warren Buffett

  17-03-2019 19:24
  Warren Buffett may be a Democrat, but that doesn’t mean he’s on board with the economic policies promoted by progressive firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The congresswoman from New York plans to ramp up spending and drive the US deficit closer to the cliff-edge with a $40 trillion indulgence. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg, the Oracle of Omaha made it clear where he stands on the issue of Modern Monetary Theory, and the inflationary risks it could create if a plan such as
  
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• 43 Vulnerabilities Detected in Major Cryptocurrency Platforms: Report - CryptoGlobe

  17-03-2019 19:20 via cryptoglobe.com
  43 Vulnerabilities Detected in Major Cryptocurrency Platforms: Report  CryptoGlobeThirteen cryptocurrency and blockchain-related firms have received 43 different vulnerability reports in the past month - according to an investigation carried out ...
  
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• Bitcoin Educator Jimmy Song Isn’t A Big Fan Of Ethereum (Or JP Morgan Coin)

  17-03-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Over the past weeks, some of the world’s largest institutions, namely Facebook and JP Morgan, have announced intentions to launch blockchain ventures. While many crypto enthusiasts have welcomed this news, there’s one caveat, these projects are likely going to be centralized beyond compare.
  And to some, this simple fact isn’t something to be excited about.
  Ethereum, JPM Coin, FB Coin — It’s All Permissioned
  In a recent debate at South By Southwest 2019 — a tec
  
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• The 4 Cents Channel Stalling Ripple (XRP) Advancement

  17-03-2019 18:05 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple price stable and ranging
  Partnership with Forte is beneficial for XRP because of ILP integration
  Transaction volumes up averaging 25 millionEven with CoinBase listing and plans of venturing into the multi-billion gaming industry via Forte, Ripple (XRP) prices are flat. Nevertheless, our XRP/USD is bullish, and with springs from 30 cents, XRP could rally above 34 cents and 40 cents.
  Ripple Price Analysis
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  Ripple (XRP) performance has been dismissal and lagging in the last few
  
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• The State of Colorado Signs a Cryptocurrency Bill - CryptoNewsZ

  17-03-2019 16:31 via cryptonewsz.com
  The State of Colorado Signs a Cryptocurrency Bill  CryptoNewsZJared Polis who is the Governor of the State of Colorado has signed an act which is digital currency friendly known as 'Colorado Digital Token Act.' The ...
  
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• The Current Bitcoin (BTC) Revival Propped By Low Volumes

  17-03-2019 16:04 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin prices up, banding along the upper BB
  Craig Wright sued for allegedly defrauding Dave KleimanTransaction volumes low, averages must be above 40k for BTC to rallyThe family of Dave Kleiman is suing Craig Wright for $5 billion claiming that he unlawfully forged, backdated and signed off part of Dave’s share of around 1.1 million BTCs they had mined. Whether an eventual closure will see these BTCs liquidated or not, Bitcoin prices are recovering although with light trade volumes.
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• Riot Blockchain Aims to Launch One of the First Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchanges in the US - Bitcoin Exchange Guide

  17-03-2019 15:34 via bitcoinexchangeguide.com
  Riot Blockchain Aims to Launch One of the First Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchanges in the US  Bitcoin Exchange GuideSetting up a cryptocurrency exchange in the United States is more than an uphill struggle, and depending on where you are, it's an impossibility unless you live ...
  
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• United Arab Emirates’ Financial Authorities Host Crypto Asset and Fintech Forum

  17-03-2019 15:20 via cointelegraph.com
  A joint forum on crypto assets and fintech was held by the United Arab Emirates Banks Federation and the Abu Dhabi Global Market
  
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• Cryptopia creates CoinInfo page for users to check their cryptocurrency status post hack - AMBCrypto News

  17-03-2019 15:01 via ambcrypto.com
  Cryptopia creates CoinInfo page for users to check their cryptocurrency status post hack  AMBCrypto NewsThe New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has been working on getting back on its feet after it was hacked twice in January. In order to ...
  
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• Bitcoin Average Daily Trading Volume Reaches New High Since 2018

  17-03-2019 14:47 via newsbtc.com
  Average daily trading volume of the world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has reached its fresh highs since April, 2018.
  Independent crypto data researcher Kevin Rooke brought the community’s attention to bitcoin volume via his Saturday tweet. The analyst revealed that traders, in March, changed hands for/to the cryptocurrency to the extent of approx $10 billion. In comparison, those numbers were as low as $6.25 billion in November 2018, the month in which bitcoin price plunged 35 p
  
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• What Being a Nonprofit Fundraiser Taught Me About Cryptocurrency's Potential - Dash News

  17-03-2019 14:37 via dashnews.org
  What Being a Nonprofit Fundraiser Taught Me About Cryptocurrency's Potential  Dash NewsPosted by Joël Valenzuela | Mar 17, 2019 | Opinion |. What Being a Nonprofit Fundraiser Taught Me About Cryptocurrency's Potential. Before my time in ...
  
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• The Jussie Smollett Scandal & the Left’s Alarming Fetishization of Victim Culture

  17-03-2019 14:00
  Americans are getting wimpier and more pathetic, thanks to the political left’s fetishization of victim culture. Actor Jussie Smollett is a perfect example of how embracing “victimhood chic” can ruin your life. Smollett is a 36-year-old actor who starred on the hip-hop-centric TV show “Empire” from 2015 until February 2019. Jussie Smollett Scandal Sees Actor Fake Victim Status Smollett was earning $125,000 per episode starring on a hit TV show. Despite his privilege
  
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• Can We Just Agree to Stop Hating on Facebook?

  17-03-2019 13:53
  As far as crappy years go, you really don’t get much worse than cryptocurrency in 2018. Losing over 80% of your market cap in 12 months is kind of rough. But you know who also had a tough time? Facebook. Last year was a series of migraines for Mark Zuckerberg who saw some $19 billion shaved off his wealth. Granted, he’s still up there with the world’s richest but (violins ready please) he lost more than all the top 500 billionaires on the list. Billionaires who gained and lost
  
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• Crypto Investment App Donut Raises $1.8 Million in Seed Funding

  17-03-2019 13:30
  Crypto investment app startup Donut has raised $1.8 million in a seed funding round as the firm prepares to take its beta product live.
  
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• Coinbase Pro Increases Fees, Updates Market Structure ‘to Increase Liquidity’

  17-03-2019 12:48 via cointelegraph.com
  A new market and fee structure have been announced by major U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase for its professional trading platform, Coinbase Pro
  
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• How Ethereum Applications Earn A+ Security Ratings

  17-03-2019 12:45
  More than 1.2 million ethereum applications have used a little-known security tool from Amberdata to help avoid costly errors from smart contracts.
  
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• Bitcoin Rallying Above $4,000 Could be Due to Bitmex Futures: Analyst

  17-03-2019 12:29 via newsbtc.com
  There is a noticeable correlation between Bitcoin’s latest jump and Bitmex Futures, believes Luke Martin.
  The renowned cryptocurrency analyst said Thursday that Bitcoin price moved north right after Bitmex launched its September futures, XBTU19. Martin noted that the bitcoin market underwent a jump in volume and volatility after the XBTU19 went live. He also identified two similar events in the past in which the beginning of new futures contracts coincided with increased volatility and vol
  
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• Bitcoin Price Slips at $4,000; A Minor Pullback Before a Major Rally?

  17-03-2019 12:10
  Following a spike to $4,068 from the low $3,900 region, the bitcoin price has experienced a slight pullback to $4,000. While the price of bitcoin slightly differs from region to region, on average, bitcoin is currently being traded at $4,017. Against Tether (USDT) on Binance, bitcoin has dipped below the $4,000 mark to $3,975. Minor Pullback Before Promising Rally or Retest of Previous Bitcoin Supports? Following a 3 percent increase in the price of bitcoin, several traders expected the dominant
  
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• Canada Providing Regulatory Clarity for Cryptocurrency Industry - BeInCrypto

  17-03-2019 12:09 via beincrypto.com
  Canada Providing Regulatory Clarity for Cryptocurrency Industry  BeInCryptoFinancial authorities in Canada have finally determined to bring cryptocurrency trading platforms under a federally legal framework.
  
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• Winklevoss: 'Crypto Doesn't Need Rules,' Cryptocurrency Companies Do - Bitcoinist

  17-03-2019 11:02 via bitcoinist.com
  Winklevoss: 'Crypto Doesn't Need Rules,' Cryptocurrency Companies Do  BitcoinistContrary to their Gemini billboard slogans, crypto doesn't actually need rules, clarified Cameron Winklevoss. Instead, it's companies that deal in The Winklevoss ...
  
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• “Remember Lads, Subscribe to PewDiePie”: We Need to Talk About How Domestic Terrorists are Created Online

  17-03-2019 10:42
  When I was a wide-eyed 19 year-old sophomore at the University of Hull in 2009, I had a close friend and housemate whom we shall call ‘Harry.’ Despite the wide cultural gap between this privileged Nigerian international student and the ‘third culture’ child of middle-class Chinese-Norwegian parents who spoke in an American accent, we bonded over our mutual love for girls, videogames, Chinese cuisine, internet culture and anime. Especially anime. The trouble with Harry was
  
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• Report: UAE Online Searches Echo Global Cryptocurrency Trends - Al-Bawaba

  17-03-2019 10:18 via albawaba.com
  Report: UAE Online Searches Echo Global Cryptocurrency Trends  Al-BawabaPrice hikes and dips result in online searches for digital assets even out in the UAE.Twitter users are indifferent about cryptocurrency, showcasing a neutral ...
  
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• Nasdaq Tech to Power World's First Full-Stack Cryptocurrency Ecosystem - Inside Bitcoins

  17-03-2019 08:34 via insidebitcoins.com
  Nasdaq Tech to Power World's First Full-Stack Cryptocurrency Ecosystem  Inside BitcoinsThe world's first full-stack ecosystem developed by Bcause LLC will be powered by Nasdaq cuting-edge market surveillance technologies.
  
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• Japanese Hacker Who Stole $130,000+ in Cryptocurrency Arrested - Inside Bitcoins

  17-03-2019 07:12 via insidebitcoins.com
  Japanese Hacker Who Stole $130,000+ in Cryptocurrency Arrested  Inside BitcoinsThe Japanese hacker behind the theft of more than $130000 in cryptocurrency from monappy website has been arrested by the local police.
  
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• Crypto Market Wrap: BNB and BitTorrent Token (BTT) Defying Sunday Correction

  17-03-2019 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto markets correcting this Sunday; Bitcoin Cash, SV and Crypto.com dumping, BNB, BitTorrent Token and Tezos still up.
  Market Wrap
  Crypto markets have started to pull back following their $6 billion pump yesterday. Sunday’s action has been somewhat slower as total market capitalization drops back below $140 billion and a selloff starts as day traders take profits.
  Bitcoin could not hold yesterday’s high of $4,080 and has fallen back a little. BTC still remains above $4,000 but onl
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Price Weekly Analysis: Can Buyers Keep The Rally Going?

  17-03-2019 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price rallied recently after it broke the key $3,900 resistance area against the US Dollar.
  The price surged higher and broke the $3,950 and $4,000 hurdles to set the pace for more gains.
  There is a major connecting bullish trend line formed with support at $3,900 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair is currently correcting lower, but it is likely to find support near $3,920 or $3,900.Bitcoin price climbed sharply into a bullish zone above $3,900 ag
  
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• Cryptocurrency This Week: Mt. Gox Case Verdict, Gatecoin Closure And More - Inc42 Media

  17-03-2019 06:08 via inc42.com
  Cryptocurrency This Week: Mt. Gox Case Verdict, Gatecoin Closure And More  Inc42 MediaIn Mt. Gox verdict, the former head gets suspended sentence. Online auction of seized Bitcoin attracts buyers from 110 countries. Hong Kong crypto exchange ...
  
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• These Cryptocurrency Exchanges Offer Futures Markets on Unreleased Tokens - Bitcoin News

  17-03-2019 05:21 via news.bitcoin.com
  These Cryptocurrency Exchanges Offer Futures Markets on Unreleased Tokens  Bitcoin NewsOfficially, Cosmos atoms have yet to reach a cryptocurrency exchange, and until the Cosmos network votes to approve their listing, atoms aren't tradable.
  
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• Ethereum Price Weekly Analysis: ETH Primed For Further Gains

  17-03-2019 05:18 via newsbtc.com
  ETH price broke a major resistance area near $133-134 to climb higher against the US Dollar.
  The price settled above the key $134 resistance to move into a positive zone.
  There was a break above a major contracting triangle with resistance at $133 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair is currently correcting lower, but it is likely to find a strong buying interest near $134.Ethereum price is trading with a bullish bias versus the US Dollar and Bitcoin. ETH/USD climbed
  
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• Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are suspicious until they can establish stability - The Cryptocurrency Post

  17-03-2019 02:54 via thecryptocurrencypost.net
  Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are suspicious until they can establish stability  The Cryptocurrency PostThere is no doubt that most scientists and professors in general are not the biggest fans of bitcoins and cryptocurrencies in general, but it remains unclear ...
  
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• Security Tokens – Not Bitcoin – is MakerDAO’s Most Exciting New Feature

  17-03-2019 00:30
  Rune Christensen, the CEO and founder of MakerDAO, came to the United States this week to visit the MIT Bitcoin Expo, among other things. Christensen took some time to talk to CCN about the status of MakerDAO’s full release. Any Real Value Asset Can Potentially Back a Dai He says the multi-collateral Dai release will have two major features, but the most important is, well, the addition of other types of collateral. “The first one is that it can support multiple collateral types. Thi
  
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