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• Belarussian Exchange to Offer Tokenized Government Bonds

  08-05-2019 23:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Global exchange website Currency.com has announced that it will be offering a tokenized form of Belarussian government bonds
  
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• ‘A Loan Shark Situation’: MakerDAO Is Leaving Crypto Borrowers With Rising Bills – And They’re Crying Foul

  08-05-2019 23:40
  With the DAI stability fee rising nearly 40-fold in three months, early borrowers are feeling the pinch.
  
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• ‘A Loan Shark Situation’: MakerDAO Is Leaving Crypto Borrowers With Rising Bills

  08-05-2019 23:40
  With the DAI stability fee rising nearly 40-fold in three months, early borrowers are feeling the pinch.
  
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• George Clooney Whines About Climate, Hides Insane Carbon Footprint

  08-05-2019 23:38
  By CCN: There is nothing better or more laughable then Hollywood celebrity hypocrites. Case in point: George Clooney. Clooney loves to talk about the important issues of our day. He loves to virtue signal and wag his finger at people. He especially loves talking about climate change. George Clooney: Just Another Hollywood Hypocrite So what could be better than George Clooney pontificating about climate change in a parody public service announcement, especially one that uses heaps of profanity to
  
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• Bitcoin Bros’ Silence to Coinbase Ban of Milo Yiannopoulos Is Deafening

  08-05-2019 23:30
  By CCN: Bitcoin evangelists’ silence in the face of Coinbase banning gay Jewish conservative activist Milo Yiannopoulos is deafening. Their refusal to condemn the ban undercuts the myth of crypto as a foil to traditional banking institutions. If anything, bitcoin bros’ collective silence suggests that the crypto community is little more than a cheap knockoff of the corrupt financial establishment they brag they’re rebelling against. Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase banned Milo Yiannop
  
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• Bloomberg: Major Crypto Traders Meet to Establish Industry Blacklist, Standards

  08-05-2019 23:25 via cointelegraph.com
  A group major cryptocurrency traders has reportedly suggested creating a blacklist of counterparties engaged in nefarious activities in the crypto space
  
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• DeepDotWeb Defendants Used Bitcoin to Hide Criminal Proceeds, Say Feds

  08-05-2019 23:00
  U.S. authorities formally charged the alleged moderators of DeepDotWeb with money laundering and other crimes.
  
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• Community Condemns Talk of Bitcoin Roll Back Following Binance Hack

  08-05-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  In case you missed it, Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges on the planet was hacked this week to the tune of 7,000 Bitcoin, or over $41 million at the time of writing. In response to the hack, a suggestion to roll back the Bitcoin blockchain to “revenge” hackers and dissuade future attempts at similar security compromises appears to have been taken serious by Binance.
  Understandably, the mere suggestion was greeted by fury from the Bitcoin and wider crypto community. Whilst
  
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• Career Potentials for CompTIA Network+ Certified Professionals

  08-05-2019 22:41
  The top reason why the professionals pursue a certification path is that they can improve their career potentials. Of course, you develop skills and gain knowledge while preparing for the exam, but this is not the core reason for obtaining a credential. Therefore, it is not a surprise to discover that many specialists want to know thejob titles associated with a particular certificate.
  Are you preparing to earn CompTIA Network+ and wondering how it can translate into a
  
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• Self-Proclaimed Clown John McAfee Offers Cybersecurity Expertise to CZ

  08-05-2019 22:30
  By CCN: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is receiving support from some of the most unlikely places. John McAfee has extended a helping hand to the beleaguered Binance chief. In a tweet, McAfee relied on a little bit of self-depreciation to charm Zhao, the latter of whom is learning quickly who his real friends are. McAfee, who is often the brunt of jokes in the crypto industry for his bombastic claims, realizes that $40 million worth of bitcoin stolen is no joke. He stated: “If I can help at al
  
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• An Ethereum 2.0 Proof-of-Stake Testnet Blockchain Is Now Live

  08-05-2019 22:28 via cointelegraph.com
  A testnet for the Ethereum 2.0 Proof-of-Stake beacon blockchain is now live
  
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• 8 Things to Know Before Investing in Cryptocurrency - U.S News & World Report Money

  08-05-2019 22:27
  8 Things to Know Before Investing in Cryptocurrency  U.S News & World Report MoneyFind out whether you should invest in crypto assets.
  
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• Dow Reverses Gains in the Final Moments of Trade as China’s Trade Surplus Plummets 57%

  08-05-2019 22:15
  By CCN: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market finished mixed-to-lower on Wednesday after dismal Chinese export data shined the spotlight on a sluggish global economy, prompting investors to reconsider their holdings of risk-on assets. Dow Flat-Lines; S&P 500 Falls All of Wall Street’s benchmark indexes were reporting gains through the late afternoon before pivoting lower in the final moments of trade. After climbing more than 150 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gave back all o
  
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• Facebook reverses ban on cryptocurrency ads - CryptoSlate

  08-05-2019 22:09
  Facebook reverses ban on cryptocurrency ads  CryptoSlateFacebook announced in a blog post today that it will once again allow advertising related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Previously, only a limited number of ...
  
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• Malta’s Registry of Companies Set to Run on Blockchain-Based System

  08-05-2019 22:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Malta’s Registry of Companies is going to be run on a blockchain-powered system, which will reportedly handle all of the processes performed by the Registry
  
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• Bullish: Crypto Community In Shock Over Recent Bitcoin Price Resilience

  08-05-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Since the start of April, Bitcoin has been on a massively bullish rally, leaving bearish traders and the altcoin market in its dust. The rally began with a break of resistance at $4,200 that caused the price of the leading crypto by market cap spike $1,000 over an hour. According to research, the entire move was orchestrated by a single actor, aiming to cause as much price impact as possible.
  The bullish momentum has been so strong, not even major negative news in the crypto market has been able
  
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• Facebook reverses its policy barring cryptocurrency ads - The Block Crypto

  08-05-2019 21:53
  Facebook reverses its policy barring cryptocurrency ads  The Block CryptoAs Facebook continues to ramp up its crypto efforts, the social media giant is rolling back its 2018 banishment of cryptocurrency-related ads from its platform.
  
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• 5 simple steps to learn how to trade cryptocurrency - Augusta Free Press

  08-05-2019 21:47
  5 simple steps to learn how to trade cryptocurrency  Augusta Free PressCryptocurrency is a market that while not so new, is one of the leading industries in trading money and gaining maximum rewards.
  
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• What a Bitcoin ‘Reorg’ Is and What Binance Has to Do With It

  08-05-2019 21:41
  The suggestion to reverse transactions on the bitcoin blockchain has caused an uproar on social media with several community members espousing such an idea is not only infeasible but reckless.
  
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• Caution! Elon Musk’s $25 Million Tesla Stock Buy Is Smoke and Mirrors

  08-05-2019 21:30
  By CCN: Tesla investors are supposed to be impressed that Elon Musk bought $25 million of Tesla’s stock in last week’s public offering. On the surface, the purchase might impress some people. One must always look at Elon Musk’s actions in context. His $25 million stock purchase amounted to 102,880 shares, bringing Musk’s total number of TSLA shares owned to 33,927,560. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ &#
  
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• Bitcoin ‘Highly Risky,’ Not a Real Currency: ECB’s Mario Draghi

  08-05-2019 21:29
  By CCN: A student asked European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi about his stance on Bitcoin. Draghi told the student that cryptocurrencies are not currencies, but “highly risky” assets. Mario Draghi: “Who Is Behind the Cryptocurrencies?” Watch again: Mario Draghi answers a student’s question on cryptocurrencies #ECBYouthDialogue #GenerationEuro pic.twitter.com/5VmHr3sxNw — European Central Bank (@ecb) May 8, 2019 The central banker then raised quest
  
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• Facebook Eases Up on Crypto Ad Ban, But Cracks Down on CFDs

  08-05-2019 21:24
  Effective June 5, Facebook will no longer accept ads for contracts for difference (CFDs).
  
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• Crypto Mining Firm Argo Blockchain Expects Cash Breakeven in May With New Miners

  08-05-2019 21:16 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain expects to break even in May following an investment in new mining equipment
  
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• Dow Ends Bloodshed as China’s Trade Surplus Plummets 57%

  08-05-2019 21:15
  By CCN: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market stabilized on Wednesday after dismal Chinese export data shined the spotlight on a sluggish global economy, prompting investors to snatch up domestic companies following a sharp two-day selloff. Dow, S&P 500 Stabilize After Two-Day Decline All of Wall Street’s benchmark indexes reported gains on Wednesday, stemming a brutal two-day drop in the first half the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 113 points, or 0.4%, to reach 26,078
  
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• Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, EOS, Binance Coin, Stellar, Cardano, TRON: Price Analysis May 8

  08-05-2019 21:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Where are the top cryptos heading in the near future? Do any show a buy setup? Let’s find out
  
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• Risk On! Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Spots a ‘Huge Buying Opp’ in Stocks

  08-05-2019 21:00
  By CCN: As Donald Trump and China continue to play Russian roulette with the global economy, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is doing just fine, thank you. Fundstrat Co-Founder Thomas Lee is an uber-bull, both in the stock and crypto markets. So for him to suggest that recent stock market declines from the highs represent a chance to buy isn’t overly shocking. He told CNBC: “I think investors should be buying this pullback.” But he isn’t the only one. Oppenheimer Asset M
  
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• Another Hard Fork, Will Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Tank or Soar in Response?

  08-05-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin Cash (BCH) up 6.8 percent
  Schnorr Signatures implementation ahead of the more decentralized OGSix months after a contentious hard fork, Bitcoin Cash developers plan to upgrade the network to include Schnorr signatures that require less space while simultaneously promoting scalability, security, and privacy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) prices are stable, up 6.8 percent in the last week.
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  Roger Ver maintains that Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is the real &ld
  
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• Exchange Hackings, Security and Freedom: Why Would Traditional Exchanges Embrace a Decentralized Exchange?

  08-05-2019 20:48
  In 2019 there is a clear movement towards decentralized exchanges (DEX). Even large centralized exchanges seem to be heading in this direction. This move may seem somewhat counterintuitive for the centralized exchanges already in place. So why the transition? Two words: Security and freedom. To that end, Blocknet has built Block DX, a solution that provides both security and freedom and is a real-world manifestation of the original ideals of Satoshi Nakamoto and represents a real, truly decentra
  
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• Facebook Revises Policy on Blockchain Ads, Crypto-Related Materials

  08-05-2019 20:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Facebook has revised its ad policy regarding the blockchain industry and certain cryptocurrency-related materials
  
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• Craig Wright’s Wife Nets Legal Victory in Quest to Reclaim Lost Bitcoin

  08-05-2019 20:28
  By CCN: Craig Wright’s wife, Ramona Ang, sued a Cypriot futures exchange, UFX, for closing her account in August 2017 and effectively throwing a wet blanket on her investment goals. The exchange also refused to allow her to withdraw the funds she had used to invest in Bitcoin futures. UK Judge Rules Case Will Proceed in Britain UFX argued that the British court has no jurisdiction over the case since the account closure was based on their terms of service. In an extremely lengthy ruling, B
  
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• Ripple (XRP) Unresponsive, Lagging and Consolidating Above 30 Cents

  08-05-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple (XRP) in an extended consolidation
  Technical reasons preventing RippleNet clients from upgrading to xCurrent 4.0For Ripple (XRP) demand, then more banks should use xRapid an “on-demand liquidity tool.” Unfortunately, it is a handful of banks that use the solution as technical and legal reasons slow down adoption. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) is flat, ranging within a 10 cents zone with caps at 34 cents and 40 cents.
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• Hackers Are Shuffling Binance’s Stolen Bitcoin

  08-05-2019 19:56
  The Binance hackers are moving their stolen BTC into smaller and smaller wallets in an effort to hide their tracks.
  
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• Facebook rolls back ban on cryptocurrency ads as it ramps up its own blockchain efforts - CNBC

  08-05-2019 19:49
  Facebook rolls back ban on cryptocurrency ads as it ramps up its own blockchain efforts  CNBCFacebook is loosening its ban on ads related to blockchain and cryptocurrency as it reportedly ramps up its own efforts with those technologies.
  
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• Hackers Stole $40 Million From Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange - WIRED

  08-05-2019 19:20
  Hackers Stole $40 Million From Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange  WIREDOne of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges got hit, as thieves nabbed $40 million of bitcoin—along with two-factor user codes and API tokens.
  
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• BitcoinXT Blasts Bitcoin Cash Governance, Abandons Upcoming Hard Fork

  08-05-2019 19:17
  By CCN.com: Bitcoin XT developers announced late yesterday that they would not be following the upcoming scheduled hard fork for Bitcoin Cash. In a somewhat lengthy post, the developers speak of their history as big block proponents and their participation in the Bitcoin Cash network. Bitcoin XT Protests Bitcoin Cash Governance They have always favored miners being able to make protocol-level decisions without the need for “forks.” Bitcoin Cash routinely hard forks as part of its dev
  
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• Donald Trump Just Set the Stage for a Painful Dow Dump

  08-05-2019 19:08
  By CCN: The US stock market fought off triple-digit losses to mount a modest recovery on Wednesday, just one day after the Dow cratered by nearly 500 points. However, this short-term rebound bears all the red flags of a classic Trump pump, and the president may have shoved the market dangerously close to the cliff’s edge. Donald Trump Pumps Stock Market With Dangerous Tweet While Trump’s staggering business woes dominate the headlines, the US-China trade war continues to move the sto
  
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• Children of the Crypto Revolution – Join Us!

  08-05-2019 19:00
  Crypto is the new counterculture, and you, yes you are invited. You gotta start believing!
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped Caring About Bad News, Up 11 Percent

  08-05-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) add 11 percent
  Changpeng Zhao wanted to roll-back the Bitcoin blockchainHackers have no borders and funds are after all, not SAFU after yesterday’s hack that saw Binance lose 7,000 BTCs. All in all, Bitcoin (BTC) prices are in a solid uptrend. As a result, traders have an opportunity to buy on dips with the first target at $6,000.
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  If anything, it has been a tumultuous 24 hours for Binance, the world’s largest exchange. As reported by
  
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• Samsung’s ‘Digital Transformation Framework’ Includes Blockchain Tech

  08-05-2019 18:10
  Samsung SDS is adding blockchain tech to its enterprise IT offerings.
  
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• Argo Blockchain Likely to Break Even in Second Quarter

  08-05-2019 18:04
  The crypto firm said it could rake in $2.36 million in revenue by its purchase of 1,000 new mining units
  
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• Ethereum-Powered Social Network Cent Launches Payments via Chat

  08-05-2019 18:01
  Cent now enables direct messages with ether payments, even without downloading crypto wallet software.
  
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• Bitcoin SV a safety beacon in the turbulent tides of cryptocurrency chaos - CoinGeek

  08-05-2019 17:56
  Bitcoin SV a safety beacon in the turbulent tides of cryptocurrency chaos  CoinGeekThere is a lot going on in the Bitcoin ecosystem right now. So much that it is sometimes hard to keep up. There are multiple scandals popping up constantly ...
  
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• Over 50 Banks Simulate Letter of Credit Transactions on R3’s Blockchain in 27 Countries

  08-05-2019 17:55 via cointelegraph.com
  A simulation of letter of credit transactions has been carried out by over 50 banks in 27 countries on six continents on R3’s blockchain platform
  
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• Binance Graciously Decides Not to Nuke the Bitcoin Blockchain

  08-05-2019 17:51
  By CCN: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao discussed the idea of potentially reorganizing the Bitcoin blockchain. In this vision, the 7,000 BTC recently stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange would be redistributed to miners in the form of fees. A coordinated effort with miners, within a specific time frame, could theoretically make it possible to empty the balances of the Binance hackers. Binance CEO: “It Wasn’t My Idea.” The idea didn’t originate with Binance or Changpeng Zhao
  
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• $123 Million: Liverpool Target Massive Payday after Shellshocking Barcelona

  08-05-2019 17:39
  By CCN.com: Liverpool isn’t only still in the race for club soccer’s most prestigious tournament. After defeating Barcelona in a crushing 4-0 victory at Anfield last night, The Reds are still in contention for the largest honeypot in the UEFA Champions League’s history. Last night’s nail-biter has already secured Liverpool an additional €15 million (± $16,8 million) with a potential €4 million (± $4,48) to boot if they overcome their opponents in t
  
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• Orchid Labs Secures $7 Mln Towards Development of Protocol to End Internet Surveillance

  08-05-2019 17:36 via cointelegraph.com
  American blockchain and software firm Orchid Labs has raised $48 million out of targeted $125 million to develop anonymized internet access tools
  
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• Tesla Killer: BMW Unveils Master Plan to Crush Elon Musk

  08-05-2019 17:28
  By CCN: While Elon Musk has dazzled weak-minded investors with Tesla, and burned billions of dollars from the company’s coffers, BMW has quietly been planning to bury Tesla with a comprehensive electric car plan. The BMW electric car plan is exactly what one would expect from the leader in comfort and driving experience. The BMW electric car blows Tesla away. BMW Is a Dragon Compared to Tesla’s Insect The BMW electric car plan is so important to BMW that they have made it the centerp
  
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• Prince Charles Recalls He Thinks Blockchain Is 'Very Interesting'

  08-05-2019 17:07 via cointelegraph.com
  Prince Charles reveals awareness of upcoming blockchain technology, referring to it as a “very interesting development”
  
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• Top 4 Cryptocurrency Blockchain Reorganization Events - NullTX

  08-05-2019 17:00
  Top 4 Cryptocurrency Blockchain Reorganization Events  NullTXAlbeit blockchain technology in the cryptocurrency industry is designed to prevent rollbacks and reorganizations, that is not always the case. In fact, there have ...
  
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• Trouble? Bitfinex Posts Record High Net Bitcoin Withdrawals in April 2019

  08-05-2019 16:56 via newsbtc.com
  Trust in cryptocurrency exchange BitFinex is on a record decline, a new research highlights.
  London-based blockchain investigation firm, Token Analyst, revealed that BitFinex witnessed its most massive net bitcoin outflow in April 2019 at 314,897 BTC. The second most significant withdrawal was 182,425 BTC in January 2018, which coincided with a bitcoin price drop from $17,178 to $9,601. But unlike the last time, the latest Bitcoin withdrawal rate at BitFinex didn’t exactly cause a price cr
  
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