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• (+) Bitcoin VPN: Opera Browser Is Quietly Assaulting A Key Crypto-Accepting Industry

  19-03-2019 23:45
  People use virtual private networks for a variety of reasons, privacy chief among them. A virtual private network is a good way to mask your location to websites you visit. For people in countries where governments censor content and content providers – including companies like Google and Facebook – must comply with their demands, a VPN is essential to experience the actual internet. Crypto and VPNs: A Harmonious Relationship VPNs have long been an industry that favors Bitcoin and ot
  
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• SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Fourth Cryptocurrency, Lists a New XRP Exchange Traded Product (ETP) - Bitcoin Exchange Guide

  19-03-2019 23:33 via bitcoinexchangeguide.com
  SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Fourth Cryptocurrency, Lists a New XRP Exchange Traded Product (ETP)  Bitcoin Exchange GuideThe SIX Swiss Exchange is listing an XRP Exchange Traded Product (ETP) from Amun. This is the same company that released the previous index known as ...
  
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• S Korean Startup Dunamu Launches Consortium-Based Blockchain Service Platform Luniverse

  19-03-2019 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dunamu, Inc., a South Korean fintech startup and the operator of crypto-asset exchange Upbit, has announced the launch of Luniverse, a consortium-based blockchain service platform. Lambda256, Dunamu’s research arm, was responsible for the development of Luniverse and will be spun off as a subsidiary, Dunamu said on Tuesday. Jae-hyun Park, formerly Lambda256’s head of research, […]
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• Quadriga Mystery Deepens as Auditors Discover Cold Wallets to Be Empty

  19-03-2019 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  The investigation into the failure of QuadrigaCX continues to reveal evidence of deception and mismanagement by the exchange’s operators. Ernst & Young, the court ordered auditor of Quadriga’s crypto holdings, has announced that cold wallets, in which most of the exchange’s deposits were presumed to be held, are empty. Also, the accounting firm has reported that Quadriga was using customer funds to trade crypto on its own platform and did not keep proper records or file any
  
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• Major Cryptocurrencies See Slight Gains, Palladium Hits $1,600 for The First Time

  19-03-2019 22:58 via cointelegraph.com
  Most top coins are seeing minor gains on the day, with Bitcoin hovering over the $4,000 mark
  
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• Missoula County looks to require cryptocurrency miners to build renewable energy sources - The Missoulian

  19-03-2019 22:57 via missoulian.com
  Missoula County looks to require cryptocurrency miners to build renewable energy sources  The MissoulianMissoula County is seeking public input on a plan to require cryptocurrency miners here to forgo fossil-fuel energy and comply with noise and zoning ...
  
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• QuadrigaCX oddities continue as details of cofounder’s criminal past surface

  19-03-2019 22:38
  The QuadrigaCX exchange situation has headlined many articles so far this year, as further details have rolled in. Added information has surfaced regarding a stated formerly involved party.
  Who is Michael Patryn?
  Bloomberg, in a report today, posted details on cofounder Michael Patryn who, along with the now-deceased Gerry Cotten, formed Quadriga several years ago. Patryn has a checkered past, according to this newly-presented information.
  The media outlet pointed out Patryn previously served ti
  
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• After EOS and Dash, Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrency Cosmos ranks third with regard to USD staked - AMBCrypto News

  19-03-2019 22:32 via ambcrypto.com
  After EOS and Dash, Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrency Cosmos ranks third with regard to USD staked  AMBCrypto NewsCosmos is a Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrency that went live on the main net on March 13, 2019. Cosmos was launched by Tendermint Inc — a...
  
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• Report From Former CFTC Chairman Calls for Advanced Crypto Regulations

  19-03-2019 22:13 via cointelegraph.com
  In a recent report, former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad called for more thorough regulations on cryptocurrencies
  
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• Robert Kraft Gets Happy Ending as Florida Prosecutors Offer to Drop Sex Sting Charges

  19-03-2019 22:08
  Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, could finally get a happy ending to his humiliating prostitution scandal. Florida prosecutors are offering to drop the charges — if Kraft admits that he would’ve been found guilty at trial. Under the proposed “deferred prosecution agreement,” Kraft would have to complete 100 hours of mandatory community service, get screened for sexually transmitted diseases, and attend a class on prostitution. The 24 other
  
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• Will the Binance Move into Aussie Newsagents be a Boon for Crypto Adoption?

  19-03-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Global crypto exchange giant Binance has announced that it will be helping to facilitate the sale of Bitcoin in Australia at real-world locations. The trading venue stated that crypto users would be able to get exposure to the number one digital asset in more than 1,300 newsagents across the country.
  The news highlights the exchange’s commitment to expanding the number of fiat gateways to the cryptocurrency economy. However, details of the purchase process might mean that the service is us
  
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• Google Nemesis Becomes Big Tech Ally Against Warren Breakup Plan

  19-03-2019 22:00
  The European Union’s antitrust commissioner has emerged as a surprise ally for Facebook, Google, and even Apple as Elizabeth Warren bets her presidential bid on breaking up big tech. Margrethe Vestager, until now a thorn in the regulatory side of technology giants like Amazon and Google, has surprisingly emerged in their support. Vestager: Leave Private Businesses Like Google Alone Vestager, who levied a record $2 billion fine against Google, spoke out against Elizabeth Warren‘s prop
  
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• Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Governance is Currently Underrated

  19-03-2019 21:15
  In the most recent episode of Into the Ether, Vitalik Buterin appears to discuss all things Ethereum. One of the subjects that came up was the Ethereum governance model. Eric Conner asked Buterin about on-chain governance models, and his thoughts on how Ethereum’s governance stacks up against them. Current Governance Model Underrated: Vitalik Buterin Buterin says that the current Ethereum governance model works pretty well, considering the problems it has guided the protocol through. I act
  
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• Crypto Analyst: Do Or Die For Bitcoin As Downtrend Resistance Nears Closer

  19-03-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  As Bitcoin continues the search to find the “bottom” of its current bear market correction, there’s no denying just how important the coming days are for the first ever crypto.
  One crypto analyst believes that the next two weeks are the “most important” for BTC, as price approaches yearly downtrend resistance that has proven to trigger massive selloffs throughout 2018 and the ongoing bear market.
  Bitcoin at Pivotal Moment, Crypto Analyst Says Its Do or Die
  As Bitcoi
  
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• Crypto Daily Supports Guide Dogs Singapore in Run for Light 2019

  19-03-2019 20:54
  Crypto Daily team members were among the participants in the recent Run for Light event held in Singapore in support of the charity Guide Dogs Singapore. The event, held on the 26th of January 2019 at Punggol Waterway Park, was established in 2014 to raise funds and awareness – and to bring light to people dealing with vision problems and blindness. The day consisted of three races of varying lengths, with participants paying an entry fee and part of the proceeds pledged to assist the char
  
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• Trojan Malware Campaign Attempting to Compromise Cryptocurrency Trading Firms - U.Today

  19-03-2019 20:34 via u.today
  Trojan Malware Campaign Attempting to Compromise Cryptocurrency Trading Firms  U.TodayThe malware that was first discovered in 2017 has reportedly made a comeback to target crypto firms.
  
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• Avnet leads industry by accepting cryptocurrency - AZ Big Media

  19-03-2019 20:33 via azbigmedia.com
  Avnet leads industry by accepting cryptocurrency  AZ Big MediaAvnet, a leading global technology solutions company, is working with BitPay, the largest global blockchain payment provider, to accept cryptocurrency for ...
  
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• TNW: Binance Lite to Allow Australians to Purchase Bitcoin at Newsagents

  19-03-2019 20:17 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance’s new service Binance Lite will reportedly allow Australians to purchase Bitcoin at supported newsagents with fiat currency
  
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• Dow Flinches as China Yanks Key Trade War Concessions

  19-03-2019 20:12
  China walked back major concessions that it had made amid ongoing trade war negotiations and could also cancel pending orders for Boeing orders. Unsurprisingly, the Dow did not take the news well, cratering more than 100 points after Bloomberg dropped the report. Dow Plunges as China Yanks Trade Concessions The S&P 500 was also struck but retraced in ensuing minutes, as did the Dow. At last check, the DJIA was up 26 points or 0.1%. The move was clearly China-centric, as the Australian dollar
  
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• Silvergate Bank Adds 59 Crypto Clients, But Deposits Down $123 Million

  19-03-2019 20:05
  Silvergate Bank added 59 crypto clients in the fourth quarter, but its deposits from the industry shrank by $123 million.
  
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• Ethereum (ETH) A Strong Buy According to Joseph Lubin of Consensys

  19-03-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum prices bullish above $135
  Joseph Lubin expects prices to rally
  Volumes low, dropped by half in the last weekWeeks after retrenching staff, Consensys CEO is confident that ETH prices will surge 1000X. This is partly thanks to the launching of Ethereum 2.0 and prospects of dealing with scalability. Therefore, that means there is a huge Ethereum (ETH) undervaluation.
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• $50 Billion VanEck: Don’t Worry – Bitcoin’s Not Going Away

  19-03-2019 20:00
  VanEck, the major New York City exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider with $47 billion worth of assets under management, remains confident that despite its fall from above $19,500 to its current mark near $4,000, “Bitcoin is not going away.” Bitcoin’s Hitting Singles – Not Home Runs In a note to investors Monday, the company’s Director for Digital Asset Strategy at VanEck, Gabor Gurbacs, said that rather than expecting a decisive breakthrough or big “home run&rd
  
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• Binance Launchpad Hosts Its Third ICO With Celer Network Raising $4 Million

  19-03-2019 19:56 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance Launchpad completed another token sale, with Celer Network raising $4 million in some 18 minutes
  
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• Why Huawei’s 5G Dominance Threatens Liberal Democracy

  19-03-2019 19:41
  When U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on a ban on equipment from Chinese 5G infrastructure giant Huawei for government employees and contractors last year, the move raised few eyebrows. The fact that the ban came under the Defense Authorization Act seemed to tell an open and shut story of national security and the threat of Chinese spying. Events over the past few months, however, are painting an altogether different picture of why the U.S. government is treating Huawei in particular as a
  
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• UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications

  19-03-2019 19:10
  The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.
  
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• New York Voters Blame Amazon Fiasco on ‘Villain’ Ocasio-Cortez

  19-03-2019 19:04
  A new poll has revealed that 38 percent of New Yorkers believe that AOC was the ‘villain’ in Amazon’s failed attempt to bring its second headquarters to Queens, New York. New York Says Amazon HQ2 Loss is AOC’s Fault The Siena College poll, which was released on Monday, has revealed that New Yorkers believe Rep. Alexasandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y.) was the biggest antagonist when it comes to apportioning the blame for Amazon’s decision to pull out of locating its seco
  
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• Ripple (XRP) Army A Manufactured Web of Bots, Research Reveals

  19-03-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple prices consolidation
  XRP Army a blend of phony accounts and bots
  Transaction levels lows and averages more than half that of Feb 24 and 25Geoff Golberg, an independent researcher with the application of Network analysis on social and blockchain data is confident that the harassing XRP Army consists of fake accounts and bots. If anything, this is negative for price and XRP could print lower.
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  An independent report now reveals that the so-called XRP army i
  
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• Report: Malware Targets Israeli Fintech Firms Working in Crypto, Forex Trading

  19-03-2019 19:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Israeli fintech companies that deal with crypto and forex trading are targeted by malware, a cybersecurity company reports
  
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• Darcrus to Jupiter Swap is now open!

  19-03-2019 19:00
  We have opened the exchange server for anyone to swap Darcrus tokens on the Waves network to our own mainnet, Jupiter. The swap rate for DAR to JUP is1 DAR == 7.35 JUP1 MER == 1 JUP (MER swap is not open yet)Operational Maximum = ~250,000,000 JupiterThis is the overview video for swapping your tokens to Jupiter. Below the video is a recent post (lightly edited) I made in Discord, Telegram, and Metis.https://medium.com/media/9518471510857b50a6f870e3e85f1b1f/hrefJupiter has man
  
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• Celer ICO Raises $4 Million on Binance Launchpad Despite ‘Issues’ in 17-Minute Sellout

  19-03-2019 18:43
  Changpeng (CZ) Zhao has revealed Binance Launchpad experienced its highest demand ever with the Celer Network token sale. Indeed, Celer Network’s token sale sold out of 597,014,925 CELR tokens in a mere 17 minutes and 35 seconds on the Binance Launchpad, but not without any issues. As a result, Celer Network raised about $4 million in the deal. Celer Network previously attracted $30 million to its coffers in private fundraising, a Binance spokesperson confirmed to CCN. CZ said there were c
  
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• What Should Your Crypto Team Look Like in 2019?

  19-03-2019 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As investors and professionals in the growing decentralized tech space conduct their due diligence, the team behind any given project should be one of the most important considerations. More often than not, the strength, perseverance, and ingenuity of a team is the best indicator of whether or not a project will succeed — especially in […]
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• Australia Wants To Be “A Global Leader” In Blockchain Tech

  19-03-2019 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a bid to turn its blockchain industry into “a global leader,” Australia will be developing a national blockchain roadmap and allocating AU$100,000 (US$71,000) to domestic blockchain startups to increase their global exposure and for networking purposes. According to a joint statement from the Australian minister for industry, science and technology, and the Australian minister […]
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• Japanese Company Launches New Stablecoin Pegged to the US Dollar

  19-03-2019 18:12 via cointelegraph.com
  A Japanese company is helping crypto consumers avoid price volatility through a new stablecoin that is supported by major Ethereum wallets #SPONSORED
  
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• Circle CEO: Circle Is Weathering the Cryptocurrency Market Decline Just Fine - Blokt

  19-03-2019 18:07 via blokt.com
  Circle CEO: Circle Is Weathering the Cryptocurrency Market Decline Just Fine  BloktIn an interview with Fortune published on March 18, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said that the bear market has diminished investors' interest in the emerging ...
  
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• Bitcoin Price Pounds into Bull Market, Could Surge to $400,000: Analyst

  19-03-2019 18:05
  As the bitcoin price continues to hover in a tight range just below $4,000, crypto investors are breathlessly waiting to find out whether bitcoin price can punch through the resistance line that thwarted its most recent attempt to initiate a new bull market. Below, we examine both the bull and bear case for bitcoin as traders position themselves to be on the right side of the crypto market’s next major move. Bull Case: Bitcoin’s Losing Streak is Over, Could Rally to $400,000 Writing
  
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• New ERC-20 Stablecoin Offers a 45% Bonus to Crypto Investors

  19-03-2019 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new decentralized stablecoin from Japanese company USDDex will be available for purchase by crypto investors 1 month before its launch on cryptocurrency exchanges in a limited number with a 45% bonus.  A new era in Blockchain Evolution Stablecoins are increasing in popularity with many analysts and experts already declaring 2019 as the “Year of […]
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• Fortune 500 Company Avnet Works With BitBay to Add Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Payment Option

  19-03-2019 17:52 via cointelegraph.com
  Avnet, a Fortune 500 firm, now accepts Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash after working with BitPay for cryptocurrency payment processing
  
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• QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Michael Patryn Is Actually Convicted Criminal Omar Dhanani: Report

  19-03-2019 17:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Co-founder of troubled QuadrigaCX exchange Michael Patryn changed his name twice in five years, with one of alleged formers identities associated with multiple crimes
  
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• Fact-Checking Trump’s Tweet That He Led US to Historic Economic Growth

  19-03-2019 17:11
  US President Donald Trump tweeted Monday that the US GDP grew at the fastest pace since 2005. Is the president’s claim another economic victory that can be put in the record books, or is it merely a case of fake news? GDP growth during the four quarters of 2018 was the fastest since 2005. This Administration is the first on record to have experienced economic growth that meets or exceeds its own forecasts in each of its first two years in office. GROWTH is beating MARKET EXPECTATIONS! &mda
  
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• CoinDeal is a Rapidly Growing Cryptocurrency Exchange with Diverse Offerings, Top Security, and the User Experience at Heart - CardRates.com

  19-03-2019 17:06 via cardrates.com
  CoinDeal is a Rapidly Growing Cryptocurrency Exchange with Diverse Offerings, Top Security, and the User Experience at Heart  CardRates.comIn a Nutshell: With more than 200 cryptocurrency exchanges, investors may feel overwhelmed when deciding which one to choose. CoinDeal, which launched in ...
  
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• Crisis at Crypto Exchanges? Bithumb Announces Cut in Workforce

  19-03-2019 17:01 via newsbtc.com
  Following a series of recent layoffs and closures within the industry, top Korean exchange Bithumb follows suit by announcing it will cut its workforce in half by the end of this month. While the market is currently showing signs of optimism, this news brings an unwelcome reminder to the realities of an extended bear market.
  “Voluntary Retirement” At Bithumb
  Coindesk Korea broke the news of Bithumb’s plans on Monday 18th March. Details show the company will reduce its existing
  
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• Swiss retailer Digitec Galaxus launches cryptocurrency payments - The Block Crypto

  19-03-2019 16:48 via theblockcrypto.com
  Swiss retailer Digitec Galaxus launches cryptocurrency payments  The Block CryptoOne of the largest Swiss online retailers, Digitec Galaxus, has introduced cryptocurrencies as one of the available methods of payment, the company announced ...
  
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• XLM Surges 11% after IBM Partners 6 Global Banks to Use Stellar Blockchain

  19-03-2019 16:46
  XLM, a cryptocurrency backed by Stellar Lumens, an open-source, decentralized payment protocol, surged as much as 11-percent in the past 24 hours. The upside move started brewing during the early European trading session on Monday, as the XLM moved from 0.108 to 0.118. The trend underwent a small correction, hinting a minor bull flag formation, that led the price to Tuesday morning low at $0.113. XLM retested the same level once again following an upside rejection during today’s European s
  
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• Australia: Clients Take Crypto Fund Manager to Court, Cite $14.2 Million in Losses

  19-03-2019 16:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Stefanos Papanastasiou, a crypto fund manager, is being brought to court in Australia by clients who claim over $14 million in losses
  
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• Bitcoin’s Share of Total Crypto Market Slips Back Toward 50%

  19-03-2019 16:35
  Bitcoin's share of the cryptocurrency market is on the verge of falling below 50 percent for the first time in over 7 months.
  
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• Cryptocurrency's Top Shelf Investors Up Their Personal Security as a Means of Risk Prevention - Bitcoin Exchange Guide

  19-03-2019 16:31 via bitcoinexchangeguide.com
  Cryptocurrency's Top Shelf Investors Up Their Personal Security as a Means of Risk Prevention  Bitcoin Exchange GuideThe amount of those who have gotten wealthy from cryptocurrency has significantly increased. Interestingly enough, their newfound wealth has also upped the ...
  
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• The 5 most outrageous cryptocurrency price predictions - Chepicap

  19-03-2019 16:30 via chepicap.com
  The 5 most outrageous cryptocurrency price predictions  ChepicapFrom $10 million... to zero! The cryptocurrency space is full of extreme price predictions, and these are the 5 most outrageous price predictions for Bitcoin, ...
  
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• Dow Rockets North on Fed Day while S&P 500 Hits Fresh 5-Month High

  19-03-2019 16:26
  The Dow and broader U.S. stock market notched fresh gains on Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day policy meeting in Washington. Policymakers are expected to maintain their dovish bias on interest rates as they grapple with a slowing domestic economy and a synchronized downturn globally. Dow Clears 26,000; S&P 500, Nasdaq Rally All of Wall Street’s major indexes reported gains Tuesday, reflecting a strong pre-market session for Dow futures. The Dow Jones Industrial Ave
  
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• SEC Employee Reveals Optimistic Cryptocurrency Plans at SXSW - CryptoManiaks

  19-03-2019 16:25 via cryptomaniaks.com
  SEC Employee Reveals Optimistic Cryptocurrency Plans at SXSW  CryptoManiaksSEC's Valerie Szczepanik tells all about SEC's cryptocurrency optimistic regulation plan in an interview at SXSW. Learn more about what she has to say with ...
  
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• Lobbying for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Increases by Threefold in the Course of a Year - Bitcoin Exchange Guide

  19-03-2019 16:25 via bitcoinexchangeguide.com
  Lobbying for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Increases by Threefold in the Course of a Year  Bitcoin Exchange GuideBlockchain technology and cryptocurrency, as industries, are growing, even if they are such a niche category at the moment. Since 2018, the number of lobbyists ...
  
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