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• SEC Settles with ICO Service Over Undisclosed Payments for Reviews

  20-08-2019 23:30
  ICORating agreed to pay $106,998 in interest and a civil penalty of $162,000 without commenting on the SEC’s findings.
  
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• Bitfinex and Tether Respond to New York Judge, Will Pursue Appeals

  20-08-2019 23:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitfinex and Tether respond to judge’s ruling that the New York Attorney General has jurisdiction in the ongoing case against them
  
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• Erik Finman: My Cryptocurrency Will Kill Libra - and Replace Bitcoin - CCN Markets

  20-08-2019 23:02 via ccn.com
  Erik Finman: My Cryptocurrency Will Kill Libra - and Replace Bitcoin  CCN MarketsBy CCN Markets: Crypto millionaire Erik Finman says bitcoin "is being replaced" by Facebook's Libra. But he insists his cryptocurrency, Metal Pay, is the "Libra ...
  
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• Erik Finman: My Cryptocurrency Will Kill Libra - and Replace Bitcoin

  20-08-2019 23:00
  By CCN Markets: Crypto millionaire Erik Finman says bitcoin "is being replaced" by Facebook's Libra. But he insists his cryptocurrency, Metal Pay, is the "Libra Killer." The 20-year-old entrepreneur made the ballsy claims in a blog post at Wall Street Playboys. Moreover, Finman boldly declared that his Metal Pay platform could supplant both bitcoin and […]
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• Elon Musk Reveals Alternative to 'Nuke Mars' Using SpaceX Satellites

  20-08-2019 23:00
  By CCN Markets: Elon Musk has leaked more of his plans to make Mars habitable. The SpaceX boss tweeted an alternative idea to warm the red planet’s inhospitable surface via the use of reflective satellites. While the “Nuke Mars” slogan has been attracting a lot of attention, these latest ideas demonstrate just how seriously Musk […]
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• Cannabis CEO Clueless About R&D, and the Stock Proves It

  20-08-2019 22:30
  By CCN Markets: Canopy Growth's stock may be showing some green today, but it's down an eye-popping 48 percent from its best levels of 2019. No wonder investors can't sell fast enough, with the exception of Bruce Linton, who last month was fired as the company's chief executive but who is reportedly scooping up shares […]
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• How Do Crypto Exchanges Select Coins, What Does It Take to Get Listed?

  20-08-2019 22:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Here’s how exchange platforms pick new digital assets and delist others
  
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• Why Winklevoss Twins Say Trust In Libra Cryptocurrency, Not Facebook

  20-08-2019 22:03 via newsbtc.com
  It’s been over a month since Head of Calibra, David Marcus faced a grilling at the hands of the Senate Committee. And considering Facebook’s track record on misuse of personal data, many predicted that Marcus would be walking into an inquisition.
  But despite that, there’s no denying that Libra jolted lawmakers into finally taking cryptocurrency seriously. And for that, Zuckerberg and Marcus deserve credit. Indeed, with 2.4 billion monthly active users, Facebook’s reach is
  
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• Major Coins Report Mild Losses, Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $10,700

  20-08-2019 22:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Almost all top-20 coins by market cap are in the red today, with Ethereum Classic and Bitcoin price the primary exceptions
  
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• Japan’s Largest Gift Card Exchange Expanding Internationally With Blockchain Firm

  20-08-2019 22:00
  Amaten, a gift card marketplace, partnered with the Singapore-based cloud computing startup Aelf to make digital representations of gift cards.
  
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• Bitcoin Maximalist Sceptical of @Bitcoin’s Pivot from BCH

  20-08-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Author, professor, and staunch Bitcoin maximalist Saifedean Ammous is sceptical about the seemingly overnight change of allegiances at the Twitter account @Bitcoin. The Twitter account that was clearly affiliated with the Bitcoin Cash, despite its name, now expresses pro-BTC sentiment.
  Ammous smells a rat, however. The Lebanese professor speculates that a switch back to promoting Bitcoin Cash seems probable.
  What’s Going on at @Bitcoin?!
  Just like the Roger Ver-owned Bitcoin.com, the prest
  
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• Trump Adviser Invokes 9/11 to Explain Bitcoin Threat

  20-08-2019 21:53
  By CCN Markets: When Trump adviser Mike Pompeo addressed crypto regulation during a Tuesday morning interview, he claimed that he didn’t want to start a “viral moment.” However, at least one of his remarks threatens to spark some blowback from bitcoin investors. Mike Pompeo: 'Anonymous' Bitcoin Is a National Security Threat Pompeo, President Trump’s second […]
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• Crypto Payment Firm Everex Obtains License From New Jersey Regulators

  20-08-2019 21:48 via cointelegraph.com
  Everex has obtained a full Money Transmitter License from New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
  
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• Bitfinex to Appeal Court Decision Affirming NYAG Jurisdiction

  20-08-2019 21:30
  New York Supreme Court refused the argument that the US laws do not apply against the controversial crypto exchange.
  
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• Square Crypto Hires Blockstream Co-Founder, Open Source Bitcoin Dev

  20-08-2019 21:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Square Crypto announce hiring of Blockstream co-founder
  
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• The European Commission Concerned About Libra’s Potential Monopoly

  20-08-2019 21:14 via cointelegraph.com
  The European Commission is concerned that Libra will stifle competition from rival service providers
  
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• Dow Risks Snapping Three-Day Win Streak as Bond Yields Dive

  20-08-2019 21:10
  By CCN Markets: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market all turned lower on Tuesday, as heightened geopolitical tumult drove investors out of equities and into the perceived safety of government bonds. Dow Slides; S&P 500, Nasdaq Follow All of Wall Street’s major indexes declined Tuesday, mirroring a tepid pre-market for Dow futures. The Dow […]
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• Crypto Analyst Expects 20% Ethereum Drop, Altcoin Capitulation in 2 Weeks

  20-08-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Nothing but carnage has been seen across the altcoin market, with major crypto assets like Ethereum and Ripple falling to fresh lows and causing widespread panic across the space.
  While most crypto investors are starting to suspect that a bottom might for altcoins might be set, one crypto analyst says that Ethereum could drop another 20% or more from here, and that “real alt capitulation starts” in just two weeks.
  Ethereum to Drop Over 22% Against Bitcoin Trading Pair, According to A
  
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• Bitcoin May Plunge as It Prints a Familiar Bearish Structure

  20-08-2019 20:30
  By CCN Markets: In technical analysis, a support area gets weaker every time the prices touches it. That’s because each tap drains the strength or the demand at the support. A good example of this principle is the bitcoin breakdown of the $6,000 support on Nov. 14, 2018. In the chart above, you’ll see that […]
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• Crypto Transaction Tracking Service Whale Alert Announces Version 2

  20-08-2019 20:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Major cryptocurrency transaction tracker Whale Alert announces its 2.0 version for independent blockchains
  
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• HODL Bitcoin: Trump Signature Hikes National Debt by $1.7 Trillion

  20-08-2019 20:01
  By CCN Markets: Donald Trump might not like bitcoin, but he's doing an excellent job creating the economic conditions in which the leading cryptocurrency can thrive. Need proof? Just look at the US national debt, which crossed the $22 trillion mark in February and has ballooned by nearly $400 billion more in the six months […]
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• Square Crypto Hires Matt Corallo to Boost Bitcoin Development

  20-08-2019 20:00
  Square Crypto just hired one of the world’s most prolific bitcoin developers.
  
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• Major Bitcoin Move Coming? Bakkt Launch Date Coincides With Gann Pivot Points

  20-08-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  This week, the Intercontinental Exchange-owned Bakkt announced the date it would finally launch its much-anticipated and long-awaited Bitcoin Futures trading product, and Bitcoin price responded by spiking over $400 over the course of the next few hours, nearly reaching $11,000 before experiencing a pullback.
  The date Bakkt launches is already an important date for Bitcoin, considering how bullish the platform is acting as a preferred gateway for institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitco
  
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• US Secretary of State Wants to Regulate BTC Like Other E-Transactions

  20-08-2019 19:32 via cointelegraph.com
  U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo believes that Bitcoin should be regulated the same way as other electronic financial transactions
  
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• Veritaseum CEO Claims SEC Twists Facts of VERI Utility Token

  20-08-2019 19:19
  Veritaseum CEO argued that his company’s token did not constitute a regulated security.
  
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• Crypto Trading Firm INX Hopes to Raise $5M-$130M in Upcoming IPO

  20-08-2019 19:11 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto trading firm INX Limited plans to raise between $5 and $130 million within one year in IPO, per SEC filing
  
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• J.Lo and A-Rod Backed a Fintech Play. They Should Invest in Bitcoin Next

  20-08-2019 19:00
  By CCN Markets: It’s not unusual to see A-listers diversify their income streams by investing in promising ventures. We recently learned that celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodiguez have dipped their toes into the financial industry by investing in fintech firm Acorns Grow Incorporated. Welcome to the family. 🙌🌳 #GrowYourOak pic.twitter.com/bVrakSwgG5 — Acorns (@acorns) […]
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• US Crypto Review: Top-5 States With Welcoming Regulations

  20-08-2019 18:48 via cointelegraph.com
  What are the most crypto-friendly U.S. states? That depends on your line of work; head over to our rating for more information.
  
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• Dow Rally Fizzles as Bulls Ignore Volcker Do-Over

  20-08-2019 18:44
  By CCN Markets: The Dow Jones tracked sideways on Tuesday as the US stock market teetered toward its worst session in nearly a week. Beijing pushing back against Trump on Hong Kong definitely worsened sentiment, but it was the Fed that injected renewed fear into the markets. Dow Jones Trades Sideways as Rally Fizzles As […]
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• Cryptocurrency in Focus: Ripple - TheStreet.com

  20-08-2019 18:30 via thestreet.com
  Cryptocurrency in Focus: Ripple  TheStreet.comRipple (XRP) recently strengthened its hand through a major deal with money-order giant MoneyGram.
  
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• SEC’s Top Crypto Cop Joins Coinbase’s Law Firm

  20-08-2019 18:00
  Robert A. Cohen will join corporate law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell as partner after 15 years with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  
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• 5 Insane Conspiracy Theories About That Bitcoin Twitter Scandal

  20-08-2019 17:51
  By CCN Markets: Bitcoin maximalists feuding with altcoiners is not headline-worthy material. However, when a Twitter handle that boasts 1 million followers and previously pumped Bitcoin Cash suddenly deletes old anti-Bitcoin tweets and even links to Bitcoin.org in its profile, everyone takes notice. But due to the fact that no clear explanation has been given, […]
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• Crypto Exchange Rokkex Incorporates Ledger Vault to Improve Security

  20-08-2019 17:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Ledger to provide its asset management system to Estonian cybersecurity-focused crypto exchange Rokkex
  
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• Facebook's Libra Spooks China Into Rushing Central Bank 'Crypto'

  20-08-2019 17:12
  By CCN Markets: We now know the reason why China’s central bank appears to be rushing to issue its “cryptocurrency” as quickly as possible. Beijing, reports suggest, is worried that Facebook’s Libra “cryptocurrency” will launch first. Communist Party Mouthpiece: China Wants to Beat Facebook With Knock-Off 'Crypto' According to English-language newspaper China Daily, the People’s […]
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• Apple Arcade, the 'Netflix for App Store Games' Is a No-Brainer for $4.99

  20-08-2019 17:12
  By CCN Markets: Apple, the Cupertino-based tech company that's infamous of its extremely high price tags, is likely to release its 'Netflix for App Store games' Apple Arcade subscription at the consumer-friendly $4.99 monthly fee. Apple Arcade is a great deal for iOS gamers A promotional message inside Apple Arcade – the subscription service allowing […]
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• Korean Crypto Exchange ‘Prixbit’ Shuts Down Over Banking Woes

  20-08-2019 17:00
  Prixbit is one of an estimated 200 players locked out of the banking system
  
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• Indian Apex Court Grills RBI over Bitcoin Trading Ban

  20-08-2019 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  The courtroom battle between India’s bitcoin exchanges and the central bank appears to go in favor of the former.
  In a hearing today, the Supreme Court judge asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that why it chose to ban bitcoin trading when it could regulate it. The judge compared the cryptocurrency trading market to that of stock, wondering if one could be governed despite the inherent investment risks, then what stopped the central bank from not regulating the other.Judge replies positi
  
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• Cryptocurrency is it good for business? | London Business News - London Loves Business

  20-08-2019 16:33 via londonlovesbusiness.com
  Cryptocurrency is it good for business? | London Business News  London Loves BusinessBusiness and commerce have evolved over the millennia. From the days of hunters and gathering to farming where skills and products were bartered and then ...
  
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• Pieter Wuille Unveils ‘Miniscript,’ A New Smart Contract Language for Bitcoin

  20-08-2019 16:30
  Smart contracts could soon get a boost in bitcoin as prominent programmer Pieter Wuille has unveiled a new coding language designed specifically for their use. Posted to the bitcoin developer mailing list Monday, the ‘Miniscript’ language aims to make it easier for programmers to write up “smart contracts” or conditions for spending bitcoins. Programmers Wuille, Andrew […]
  
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• Messari Disclosures Registry Tops 50 Cryptocurrencies With 11 New Additions

  20-08-2019 16:00
  Eleven projects – including Cardano, Lisk and Beam – joined the Messari Disclosures Registry on Tuesday in a bid to foster transparency.
  
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• Messari Disclosures Registry Tops 50 Cryptocurrencies With 10 New Additions

  20-08-2019 16:00
  Ten projects – including Cardano, Lisk and Beam – joined the Messari Disclosures Registry on Tuesday in a bid to foster transparency.
  
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• Bitcoin Becoming Reserve Asset for Altcoins: Ark Investment

  20-08-2019 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  A recent run-up in the bitcoin price has been credited to a string of events: the US-China trade war, determined monetary easing by central banks, price manipulation via Tether’s stablecoin USDT, Facebook’s plans to launch its cryptocurrency, as well as a weakening Renminbi. But another factor may be lifting bitcoin as well: altcoins.
  New York-based Ark Investment showed in its research that altcoin capital is fleeing into the bitcoin market. Almost every alternative crypto
  
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• India's Biggest Bank Plots Scary Debit Card Kill-Switch Similar to Crypto Ban

  20-08-2019 15:51
  By CCN Markets: India's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), has announced an initiative yesterday in which the state-owned financial institution seeks to eliminate debit cards to promote digital transactions. In light of the SBI's ambitious project, it has now become clearer that India's last month plans to ban all crypto assets is […]
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• New Booking CEO: Crypto Will Continue to Grow Mainly Outside the US

  20-08-2019 15:45 via cointelegraph.com
  CEO of online travel giant Booking Holdings said that blockchain-based currencies will gain more popularity especially outside the U.S.
  
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• Booking.com CEO: Crypto Will Continue to Grow, Mainly Outside the US

  20-08-2019 15:45 via cointelegraph.com
  The CEO of online travel giant Booking Holdings says blockchain-based currencies will gain more popularity, especially outside the U.S.
  
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• Dow Recovery Stagnates as Beijing Snipes at Trump

  20-08-2019 15:43
  By CCN Markets: The Dow’s three-day recovery ran smack into a wall on Tuesday, as the stock market struggled to complete the long journey back from last week’s vicious 800 point DJIA plunge. Meanwhile, Beijing capped simmering optimism about US-China trade relations by sniping at President Trump through a state-run media mouthpiece. Dow Fails to […]
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• Over 100 Million Reasons To Question Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency - Forbes

  20-08-2019 15:27 via forbes.com
  Over 100 Million Reasons To Question Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency  ForbesFacebook is working hard on building a brand-new crypto-currency system called Libra, sort of like Bitcoin and Ethereum, except it will be much better, at least ...
  
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• Dark web dealer made to forfeit millions in cryptocurrency gets 70 months in the slammer - The Next Web

  20-08-2019 15:24 via thenextweb.com
  Dark web dealer made to forfeit millions in cryptocurrency gets 70 months in the slammer  The Next WebA drug dealer ordered to forfeit millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for distributing drugs including carfentanil and ...
  
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• Preparing For A Brand New World With Cryptocurrency - In Homeland Security

  20-08-2019 15:20 via inhomelandsecurity.com
  Preparing For A Brand New World With Cryptocurrency  In Homeland SecurityThe benefits that make cryptocurrency so appealing to users – decentralization, relative anonymity – are the same ones that make it appealing to bad actors.
  
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• Blockchain Firm Veritaseum Calls for Assets to Be Unfrozen in SEC Response

  20-08-2019 15:10
  Veritaseum has officially responded to the SEC's claims it sold illegal securities and called for its funds to be unfrozen to protect investors.
  
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