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• Hodler’s Digest, April 8–14: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week

  14-04-2019 23:37 via cointelegraph.com
  This week in the Hodler’s Digest, PewDiePie gets into blockchain livestreaming, while Bloomberg calls Bitcoin a bubble, again
  
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• PayPal Board Member: Bitcoin (BTC) Value May Surge By 250x if it Succeeds

  14-04-2019 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  Although in many ways Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies could pose significant competition to PayPal, one member of the company’s board of directors recently laid out a case for where he sees the cryptocurrency heading next, notably saying that he believes there is a good chance Bitcoin succeeds and garners widespread adoption within the next decade.
  Wences Casares, the CEO Xapo – one of the largest cryptocurrency custodian solutions – and a PayPal board member, laid out
  
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• Vitalik Buterin Remains Confident About Ethereum 2.0 Development Amid Concerns

  14-04-2019 23:03 via newsbtc.com
  As put by countless stakeholders and commentators on Twitter and Reddit, crypto assets are much like sports teams. In other words, investors will stop and nothing to see their favorite projects succeed, whether it be Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, or what have you.
  Interestingly, over recent weeks and months, the Ethereum camp has come under pressure across the board. The “World Computer’s” cynics claim that the blockchain’s development is falling well behind schedul
  
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• Elon Musk Gets Wrangled Into Crypto Twitter’s Bitcoin Battle

  14-04-2019 22:55
  Tech billionaire Elon Musk may be on the fringes of crypto, but he’s no outsider. Many Americans may have heard of bitcoin by now. Only the tribe, however, knows about the legal conflicts that surround the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. Musk is keenly aware of what’s happening in the crypto ecosystem, and the Tesla CEO just proved it. King Cobie, the self-proclaimed “founder of crypto Twitter,” attempted to lure Elon Musk into the Satoshi-infused fight on the social media
  
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• The $4.2 Billion Man: Ecuador’s Betrayal of Julian Assange Reeks of Corruption

  14-04-2019 22:30
  Could it be a coincidence that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) handed the Republic of Ecuador a sweet $4.2 billion staff-level financing deal at the end of February, and 50 days later the Ecuadorian embassy invites London police in to arrest Julian Assange and hand him over to the United States? That looks suspicious as hell, doesn’t it? $4.2 Billion Loan Raises Alarming Questions Here’s a timeline of those fifty days: The $4.2 billion IMF deal goes down on February 20th. Later
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Advances to Above 5,100 as Overall Crypto Market Trading Volume Plummets

  14-04-2019 21:30 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto markets have continued to express increasing stability and have not yet made any large price movements despite it being a weekend trading session with lower-than-average trading volume.
  It is important to note that Bitcoin and the aggregated markets have seen continuously declining trading volume over the past seven days, which may signal that the markets are gearing up for a large price swing in the near future.
  Bitcoin (BTC) Slowly Advances Past $5,100 as Volume De
  
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• How some cryptocurrency exchanges incentivize wash trading - CryptoSlate

  14-04-2019 21:00 via cryptoslate.com
  How some cryptocurrency exchanges incentivize wash trading  CryptoSlateExchanges are eager to increase their trading volume. Higher volume results in more liquidity, which attracts more traders and ultimately results in higher ...
  
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• Bitcoin Disrupts France’s Massive $2.5 Trillion Life Insurance Market

  14-04-2019 21:00
  If you’re wondering if bitcoin will ever attain wide-scale adoption, look no further than France. French insurance companies can soon include cryptocurrencies in life insurance contracts, thanks to a vote by France’s National Assembly. Pact Act Swings Door Open for Insurance Companies to Invest in Crypto Deputies overhauled the Insurance Code via the Pact Act, with Article 21 swinging open the door for life insurance contracts to invest in specialized professional funds (SPFs), whose
  
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• Taming of the Chinese Dragon: All Bark but no Bite; cryptocurrency industry shrugs off regulatory shackles - AMBCrypto News

  14-04-2019 20:37 via ambcrypto.com
  Taming of the Chinese Dragon: All Bark but no Bite; cryptocurrency industry shrugs off regulatory shackles  AMBCrypto NewsBased on the trend of regulation China has very methodically tried to breakdown the decentralized currency industry. First by engaging in semantic...
  
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• Why Bitcoin Isn’t In The Clear Yet, Despite BTC Rally Past $4,600

  14-04-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  It would be hard to deny that the past two weeks have been integral for the long-term prospects of Bitcoin (BTC). It staved off collapsing below the long-term trendline, and moved above key resistances, especially the 200-day moving average, with monumental levels of volume to match.
  Related Reading: Analysts Convinced Bitcoin Bottom Is Finally In, New Highs Inevitable
  While all this seems to signify that a crypto bull rally is on the horizon, this may not exactly be the case. In fact, citing a
  
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• Ethereum (ETH) Under Pressure despite Vitalik Updates

  14-04-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum prices steady below $170
  A large team working towards Ethereum 2.0, Vitalik updatesVitalik is confident that Ethereum 2.0—a state of perfection reflected by high throughput and a scalable network, is right on track. All the same, prices are back to range-mode, and any break above $170 will signal trend continuation.
  Ethereum Price Analysis
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  No doubt, Ethereum is the king smart contracting. As always, there are benefits that trailblazers or leaders get to enjoy. Becaus
  
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• Ripple Plagued by Fake Trades – How Crypto Purge Vindicates Bitcoin

  14-04-2019 19:30
  Deception runs rampant within the cryptocurrency trading industry. Unethical bitcoin exchanges openly allow wash trading, a shady practice long ago expunged from mainstream finance. Scrubbing out these fake trading volumes to discern the true nature of the crypto economy produces astonishing results. True Ripple Trading Volume Just $82 Million Ripple (XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency with a $13.7 billion market cap, allegedly boasts $1.2 billion in 24-hour trading volume as of the time of
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) May surge 10X and Xapo CEO Suggest Investment

  14-04-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price steady above $5,000
  Arthur Hayes projects Bitcoin at $50,000Analysts are bullish. Of the many, Arthur Hayes of BitMex believes fundamentals are aligned pricing BTC at $50,000. With such a valuation, BTC will outperform traditional assets. Because of that, Wences Casares of Xapo suggests investing one percent of an investment portfolio in the digital asset.
  Bitcoin Price Analysis
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  Price leads sentiment and right now, Bitcoin is on an uptrend. After 15 months when prices
  
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• Bitcoin Hovers Near $5,100 as Top Cryptos See Mixed Movements

  14-04-2019 18:17 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin hovers near the $5,100 mark as the top 20 cryptocurrencies see mixed movements
  
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• Japan’s Largest Bank Will Issue a Proprietary Cryptocurrency This Year - Ethereum World News

  14-04-2019 18:16 via ethereumworldnews.com
  Japan’s Largest Bank Will Issue a Proprietary Cryptocurrency This Year  Ethereum World NewsCryptocurrencies are here to stay. Their advantages over traditional remittances are so extensive that more and more financial institutions are accepting reality, ...
  
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• Fake Celebrity Cryptocurrency Endorsements an Increasingly Large Problem in the Netherlands - BeInCrypto

  14-04-2019 17:45 via beincrypto.com
  Fake Celebrity Cryptocurrency Endorsements an Increasingly Large Problem in the Netherlands  BeInCryptoThe Fraud Help Desk recently went on Dutch NOS to discuss the increasing amount of fake cryptocurrency-related advertisements in the country.
  
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• One Bitcoin Could Exceed $1 Million in 7 -10 Years: PayPal Director

  14-04-2019 17:41
  In an essay published on Kana and Katana last month, a research platform run by Ikigai Asset Management, Xapo CEO Wences Casares said that bitcoin may be worth more than $1 million in 7 to 10 years. “In my (subjective) opinion those chances of succeeding are at least 50%. If Bitcoin does succeed, 1 Bitcoin may be worth more than $1 million in 7 to 10 years. That is 250 times what it is worth today (at the time of writing the price of Bitcoin is ~ $4,000),” Casares wrote. According to
  
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• Top 5 Crypto Performers Overview: BTC, EOS, METAHASH, ETH, TRX, ETC

  14-04-2019 17:12 via cointelegraph.com
  The next few weeks are critical as it will confirm whether Bitcoin’s bottom is in place or not. Let’s take a look at the charts
  
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• Top 5 Crypto Performers: BTC, EOS, ETH, TRX, ETC, MHC*

  14-04-2019 17:12 via cointelegraph.com
  The next few weeks are critical as it will confirm whether Bitcoin’s bottom is in place or not. Let’s take a look at the charts
  
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• Cryptocurrency Price Trends Could Signal End of Bear Market, Says Binance Research - Cointelegraph

  14-04-2019 16:53 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptocurrency Price Trends Could Signal End of Bear Market, Says Binance Research  CointelegraphNews. Bitcoin (BTC) prices and altcoin prices could have already hit their lowest point, new analysis from cryptocurrency exchange Binance concluded on April ...
  
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• Cryptocurrency Price Trends Could Signal End of Bear Market, Says Binance Research

  14-04-2019 16:53 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance hints crypto prices may have already hit their bottom this year.
  
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• Strong Dow Recovery Shouldn’t Surprise with Robust U.S. Economy

  14-04-2019 16:23
  From April 11 to 12, within a two-day span, the Dow Jones experienced a recovery from 26,062 points to 26,412 points, by 1.34 percent. Throughout early April, the Dow Jones had struggled to show momentum above the mid-25,000-point level, possibly due to the lack of clear stimuli for short-term growth and the uncertainty surrounding the trade talks between the U.S. and China. As said by Thomas Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, the U.S. economy may be in better shape than most in
  
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• Indian IT Giant Tech Mahindra to Use Samsung's Nexledger Blockchain: Local Media

  14-04-2019 15:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Samsung’s systems integration arm will reportedly work with Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra to enter the overseas blockchain market
  
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• Taming of the Chinese Dragon: All Bark but no Bite; cryptocurrency industry shrugs off regulatory shackles - AMBCrypto

  14-04-2019 15:46 via ambcrypto.com
  Taming of the Chinese Dragon: All Bark but no Bite; cryptocurrency industry shrugs off regulatory shackles  AMBCryptoBased on the trend of regulation China has very methodically tried to breakdown the decentralized currency industry. First by engaging in semantic...
  
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• EOS User Agreement update finalized, questions remain unanswered

  14-04-2019 15:30
  Aneta Karbowiak, a senior writer at EOSwriter (a publication focused on reporting news related to the ongoing development of EOS, one of the largest smart contract-enabled decentralized application deployment platforms) has revealed the approval of an updated EOS User Agreement.
  EOS, which operates based on the delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, has a built-in protocol which it claims allows its community members to democratically elect full-node operators who’re tasked
  
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• Ilhan Omar & AOC Terrify Congress and Our Old White Male Overlords

  14-04-2019 15:00
  Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), and Kamala Harris represent the future of an inclusive America. The old white guard in Congress doesn’t like it and has despicably schemed to silence these progressive women from minority groups. From the Hill to the White House: A Den Of Hypocrisy When Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was criticized by conservative media outlets for her “some people did something” description in March of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she received death threats, calls
  
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• Harvard Endowment Invested up to $12.65M in Blockstack Token Sale

  14-04-2019 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Harvard’s $37.1 billion endowment fund has reportedly invested $12.65 million in Blockstack.
  The New York-based blockchain toolmaker lately applied with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise $50 million. The application submitted to the US securities regulator detailed the name of Blockstack’s advisory members. Among those names was Charlie Savaria, one of the recently appointed managing directors for the Harvard Management Company.
  Mr. Savaria, according to the docum
  
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• The Real Reason First World Users Will Switch to Cryptocurrency - Dash News

  14-04-2019 14:59 via dashnews.org
  The Real Reason First World Users Will Switch to Cryptocurrency  Dash NewsPosted by Joël Valenzuela | Apr 14, 2019 | Opinion |. The Real Reason First World Users Will Switch to Cryptocurrency. Everyone in this space talks about how ...
  
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• Bloomberg: SEC Required Two ETF Funds to Take Blockchain Off Their Tickers

  14-04-2019 14:42 via cointelegraph.com
  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly urged some funds to change their ETFs descriptions to remove “blockchain” to comply with the law
  
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• Bitcoin Outperforms Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Grows Whopping 37% in 2019

  14-04-2019 13:35
  Since January 1, according to OnChainFX, the bitcoin price is up 37 percent year-to-date against the U.S. dollar, outperforming most indices including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. 2019 Returns…Oil $USO: +38%Bitcoin $BTC: +35%Nasdaq 100 $QQQ: +21%REITs $VNQ: +19%MLPs $AMLP: +18%Small Caps $IWM: +18%S&P 500 $SPY: +17%EM $EEM: +14%EAFE $EFA: +13%Commodities $DBC: +13%High Yield $HYG: +9%Investment Grade $LQD: +6%Bonds $AGG: +2%Gold $GLD: +0.5% — Charlie Bilello (@charliebile
  
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• Elon Musk reveals his safe word... it's "cryptocurrency" - Chepicap

  14-04-2019 13:19 via chepicap.com
  Elon Musk reveals his safe word... it's "cryptocurrency"  ChepicapElon Musk has been playing with the emotions of the cryptocurrency industry for many months now, hinting at his affection for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies ...
  
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• IMF and World Bank Launch Quasi-Cryptocurrency in Exploration of Blockchain Tech - Cointelegraph

  14-04-2019 13:03 via cointelegraph.com
  IMF and World Bank Launch Quasi-Cryptocurrency in Exploration of Blockchain Tech  CointelegraphNews. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have jointly launched a private blockchain and a so-dubbed quasi-cryptocurrency, the ...
  
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• IMF and World Bank Launch Quasi-Cryptocurrency in Exploration of Blockchain Tech

  14-04-2019 13:03 via cointelegraph.com
  The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have launched a private blockchain and a quasi-cryptocurrency to learn more about the technology
  
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• The biggest cryptocurrency news this quarter! - Coin Rivet

  14-04-2019 13:00 via coinrivet.com
  The biggest cryptocurrency news this quarter!  Coin RivetAs we head into Q2, we take a second to review some of the biggest cryptocurrency news stories from 2019 so far. Don't miss out on this round-up!
  
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• Bitcoin Price above $3,000 is Good News for Bulls: Analyst

  14-04-2019 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price above $3,000 is good news for bulls, according to Crypto Michael.
  The full-time trader and cryptocurrency commentator said bitcoin scaling between $3,000 and $5,000 was bullish, adding that a drop below $3,000 would result in an equally strong bullish makeover.
  “The future perspectives of BTC are brilliant, and we’ll laugh about $5,000 in some years,” Michael predicted.Reminder to everyone whose not trading.Scaling in between $3,000 and $5,000 is very good. Lower
  
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• Indian Banks Consider Promoting Blockchain Tech Use for Payments

  14-04-2019 12:46 via cointelegraph.com
  The National Payments Corporation of India is considering implementing blockchain technology to increase the strength of digital transactions
  
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• Cryptocurrency Exchange Bittrex Denied Virtual Currency License, Kicked Out of New York State - The Tokenist

  14-04-2019 12:32 via thetokenist.io
  Cryptocurrency Exchange Bittrex Denied Virtual Currency License, Kicked Out of New York State  The TokenistOne of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges has been denied in their application for a virtual currency license. The New York Department of Financial Services ...
  
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• BitMEX CEO Hayes Comes Full Circle, Predicts $50,000 Bitcoin Price

  14-04-2019 11:02
  The bitcoin price is holding at the $5,100 level, which is drowning out the bearish voices. BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes isn’t always the biggest bitcoin bull in the room, but he’s coming around. Hayes predicts the bitcoin price could reach at least $50,000 in the next two-to-five years. Clearly, the bitcoin price has had the wind at its back in 2019, which made the crypto community quick to forgive the wrong calls during crypto winter. If that price sounds familiar, it’s because Ha
  
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• Aussie Banks Still Cold to Cryptocurrency Businesses Despite Regulation - Bitcoin News

  14-04-2019 10:17 via news.bitcoin.com
  Aussie Banks Still Cold to Cryptocurrency Businesses Despite Regulation  Bitcoin NewsDespite increasing regulation in the cryptocurrency sector, Australia's major banks maintain cautious policies pertaining to cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Crypto Market Wrap: Consolidation Continues, When Can We Expect a Breakout?

  14-04-2019 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto markets lethargic on lazy Sunday; Bitcoin Cash. Litecoin and IOTA falling back again, BNB holding.
  Market Wrap
  There has been little movement on crypto markets over the weekend. Gains have largely held though there have been more sellers than buyers for most of the coins. Total market capitalization has remained above $170 but could well drop back if the bears maintain their presence.
  Bitcoin dropped to an intraday low of $5,060 a few hours ago before recovering back to over $5,100 where
  
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• Bitcoin Price (BTC) Uptrend Intact & Dips Remain Attractive To Buyers

  14-04-2019 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  A fresh yearly high was formed at $5,465 before bitcoin corrected lower against the US Dollar.
  The price started a downside correction and traded below the $5,200 support level.
  There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $5,200 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair tested the $4,950 support area and it seems like there are many supports on the downside.Bitcoin remains in a strong uptrend despite the recent correction below $5,200 agai
  
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• Generation Start-up: Bitex UAE lets cryptocurrency investors trade in cash - The National

  14-04-2019 06:11 via thenational.ae
  Generation Start-up: Bitex UAE lets cryptocurrency investors trade in cash  The NationalIf entrepreneur Monark Modi could do it all over again, he would have rolled out his cryptocurrency trading platform, Bitex UAE, a year earlier than its November ...
  
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• Ethereum (ETH) Price Approaching Significant Support

  14-04-2019 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  ETH price started a downside correction after testing the $188 level against the US Dollar.
  The price declined below the $174 and $165 support levels to move into a short term bearish zone.
  There is a crucial bullish trend line forming with support at $155 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair could decline further towards the $155 support before it could bounce back.Ethereum price started a major downside correction versus the US Dollar and bitcoin. ETH is currently
  
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• Young Africa Looks to Crypto for Payment

  14-04-2019 02:12 via cointelegraph.com
  The youth in Lagos are turning to Bitcoin solutions as recently graduated freelancers and mid-level employees embrace cryptocurrency payments
  
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• Slowing Macroeconomy Could Be A Boon For Bitcoin & FAANG Stocks: Researchers

  14-04-2019 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  Since 2018’s bear market came to life, investors have tried to determine what will revive Bitcoin (BTC) once again. According to industry researcher boutique Delphi Digital, the strength (or lack thereof) of the macroeconomy could be a boon for the cryptocurrency market moving forward, in spite of the fact that many pundits see digital assets as independent of traditional systems.
  Bitcoin Could Catch Investors Looking For “Significant Price Appreciation” 
  Per an excerpt fr
  
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• We Can’t Count on Fiat Forever – Here’s How Crypto Can Help

  14-04-2019 01:30
  At I write this, one dollar is worth .89 Euros, 110.8 Japanese Yen, and .77 British Pounds, but the exchange rates are likely to be different tomorrow, or even in the next five minutes. Such is the uncertainty we must accept when it comes to the value of fiat currencies. The only means available to us for measuring the value of money is by comparison to other currencies, hence why the value of the Euro, Japanese Yen, and British Pound are compared to the US dollar as opposed to a Somali Shilling
  
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• ‘Disgusting’ Bezos Exposé & Trump Love Spark National Enquirer Firesale

  14-04-2019 00:00
  Editorial brass at the National Enquirer went too far when they exposed that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was cheating on his wife, MacKenzie Bezos. The “Pecker pic” saga, along with the publication’s alleged affinity for Donald Trump, reportedly “disgusted” the powers-that-be at American Media Inc. (AMI) to the point that they moved to put the tabloid up for sale. According to the Washington Post, the Amazon founder’s sexting drama, along with federal prosecutorial
  
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