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• Mastercard's New Cryptocurrency Division: Why It's Important - Yahoo Finance

  21-08-2019 23:53 via finance.yahoo.com
  Mastercard's New Cryptocurrency Division: Why It's Important  Yahoo FinanceMastercard is hiring for its new cryptocurrency division. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• One in five Turks uses cryptocurrency, report says - Daily Sabah

  21-08-2019 23:20 via dailysabah.com
  One in five Turks uses cryptocurrency, report says  Daily SabahA recent survey reveals that Turkey has the highest cryptocurrency adoption rate, yet the lack of any legislative framework across the world heightens risks of ...
  
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• Travelport and IBM Work on Blockchain Platform for Hotel Commissions

  21-08-2019 23:15 via cointelegraph.com
  IBM, Travelport and other industry stakeholders are jointly developing a blockchain platform to streamline hotel commission reconciliation
  
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• Crypto Trader Reveals When Bitcoin Will Suffer a Painful Reckoning

  21-08-2019 23:11
  By CCN Markets: It's easy to miss just how badly bitcoin has clobbered altcoins since the crypto market's latest bull run began. From Ethereum all the way down to Stratis, almost every coin has developed an ultra bearish market structure. There’s no denying that the charts look horrible. This is perhaps the main reason why […]
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• Sony Does Damage Control after Disney's Marvel Split amid Fan Backlash

  21-08-2019 23:00
  By CCN Markets: Sony’s latest snap has ensured that Spider-Man doesn’t return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Exclusive: #SpiderMan studio Sony goes public with Marvel movie divorce: ‘We are disappointed’ https://t.co/Dvgp4dmYE0 pic.twitter.com/iWW6vSH7p6 — Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 21, 2019 The studio has failed to come to terms with Disney over the fate of the […]
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• Bears in Charge as Bitcoin Price at Risk of November 2018 Style Dump

  21-08-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Throughout much of 2018, support at $6,000 acted as the absolute Bitcoin price floor, with each time bears pushed the price of the first-ever crypto-asset down to the range, it would reverse and rally – only to stop short of ever setting a new higher high.
  But in November, the unthinkable happened and took Bitcoin price down to the deepest depths of the bear market, finally reaching a bottom. Now, one crypto analyst says that they are expecting a “November 2018 style dump”
  
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• Authorities Seize Crypto Mining Equipment from Nuclear Power Plant

  21-08-2019 23:00
  Two raids of the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant uncovered GPUs, hard drives, and cooling equipment used to mine cryptocurrencies.
  
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• OPSkins Group and WAX Summoned to California Court Over 2017 ICO

  21-08-2019 22:42 via cointelegraph.com
  California court summons OPSkins and WAX over fraud allegations connected with WAX token’s 2017 ICO
  
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• Binance Venus Aims to Outshine Libra and Chinese National Crypto?

  21-08-2019 22:27 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance’s Venus stablecoin project aims high, but experts aren’t yet convinced about its potential short-terms success
  
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• Gemini Launches in Australia, Enables All Supported Coins Except GUSD

  21-08-2019 22:05 via cointelegraph.com
  The Winklevoss’ Gemini cryptocurrency exchange is now available in Australia, supporting trades in Bitcoin, Ether, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin and Zcash
  
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• Ukrainian Power Plant Officials Accused of Unauthorised Cryptocurrency Mining - newsBTC

  21-08-2019 22:01 via newsbtc.com
  Ukrainian Power Plant Officials Accused of Unauthorised Cryptocurrency Mining  newsBTCSBU (Security *Service* of Ukraine) detectives have discovered a cryptocurrency mining operation at one of the nation's nuclear power plants. The agency has.
  
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• Ukrainian Power Plant Officials Accused of Unauthorised Cryptocurrency Mining

  21-08-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) detectives have discovered a cryptocurrency mining operation at one of the nation’s nuclear power plants. The agency has reason to believe that it was officials at the facility that had installed the unauthorised hardware.
  The SBU alleges that the internet connection installed to facilitate the mining operation posed a significant security risk to the power plant. A local court said confidential data about the plant’s operation has also been leaked o
  
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• New Flexa Tech Will Let You Spend Bitcoin From Other Apps Too

  21-08-2019 22:00
  Mobile wallets and other apps will soon be able to plug into Flexa's payment rails and offer crypto payments to retailers.
  
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• Gemini Heads Down Under With Crypto Exchange Launch in Australia

  21-08-2019 22:00
  Australia becomes the latest international location for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange.
  
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• Asset Manager Boldly Claims Every Institutional Investor Will Buy Bitcoin

  21-08-2019 22:00
  By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price has been going sideways for nearly two months now, but crypto bulls believe that rising institutional interest could lead to a breakout. Bitcoin perma-bull Anthony Pompliano is the latest to join this bandwagon, telling CNBC in an interview that the cryptocurrency will find its way into “every institutional investor’s […]
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• US Treasury Targets Crypto Addresses of Alleged Narcotics Traffickers

  21-08-2019 21:41 via cointelegraph.com
  The U.S. Treasury has blacklisted three Chinese citizens and their cryptocurrency addresses
  
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• US Treasury Sanctions Bitcoin, Litecoin Addresses Under Kingpin Act

  21-08-2019 21:41 via cointelegraph.com
  The U.S. Treasury has blacklisted three Chinese citizens and their cryptocurrency addresses
  
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• Dow Jumps 240 Points - This Chart Warns the Party Won't Last

  21-08-2019 21:22
  By CCN Markets: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market rallied sharply on Wednesday, as investors reacted to the increasingly-likely prospect of another Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year. Despite the rally, a sharp drop in share repurchases suggests that the bull market may not have much room to grow. Investors may be surprised […]
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• Dow Jumps 230 Points - This Chart Warns the Party Won't Last

  21-08-2019 21:22
  By CCN Markets: The Dow and broader U.S. stock market rallied sharply on Wednesday, as investors reacted to the increasingly-likely prospect of another Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year. Despite the rally, a sharp drop in share repurchases suggests that the bull market may not have much room to grow. Investors may be surprised […]
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• Ukraine: Crypto Miners Arrested for Compromising Nuclear Plant Security

  21-08-2019 21:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto miners created a security threat in a power plant by leaking info on its protection system
  
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• Trade.io Cuts Ties with Forbes CryptoMarkets Portal

  21-08-2019 21:06
  Launched in October 2018, the site was the result of a multi-organization partnership with Forbes and NewCity Capital.
  
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• US, France, and Germany Dominate Bitcoin Nodes By Country

  21-08-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Among the many reasons that make Bitcoin unique, is that it’s designed to be a global currency accessed by anyone, anywhere, without restriction. Because of this, the first-ever crypto asset is used across the world in different capacities, affected by culture, economic conditions, regulation, and more.
  A new study reveals how Bitcoin nodes are distributed across the globe –  full clients running the Bitcoin network and distributing all transactions that have been added to the b
  
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• Taipei-Based Crypto Firm Maicoin Seeks Membership in Libra Association

  21-08-2019 20:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Taiwanese crypto trading platform Maicoin is seeking to join the Libra Association to participate in developing the Libra stablecoin
  
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• Glen D Fogel’s Staunchly Optimistic Views On Cryptocurrency Are Reassuring Travel Giants - CryptoNewsZ

  21-08-2019 20:44 via cryptonewsz.com
  Glen D Fogel’s Staunchly Optimistic Views On Cryptocurrency Are Reassuring Travel Giants  CryptoNewsZGlen D Fogel, the CEO of American giant Booking Holdings, holds staunchly optimistic views on cryptocurrency and its course in the future of payments. Fogel ...
  
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• Bitcoin Price Will NEVER Hit $50,000, Peter Schiff Rants

  21-08-2019 20:33
  By CCN Markets: The Bitcoin price has defied his bearish portents before, but goldbug and chronic crypto critic Peter Schiff just unleashed another ominous warning for starry-eyed crypto bulls: The Bitcoin price will never, ever reach $50,000. Schiff was reacting to a taunt from Tom Lee. The Fundstrat founder was mocking Schiff’s prediction seven years ago […]
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• Monero Could Skyrocket After Bleeding as It Prints a Reversal Structure

  21-08-2019 20:30
  By CCN Markets: Monero has been trapped in range accumulation for over a year now. Since August 2018, the cryptocurrency has been range trading in a wide range between $40 and $120 with a midpoint at $80. The length of time spent in this range tells us that the privacy coin has entered a period of […]
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• BBB says buyer beware: Cryptocurrency scammers targeting consumers in the marketplace - Register-Herald

  21-08-2019 20:19 via registerherald.com
  BBB says buyer beware: Cryptocurrency scammers targeting consumers in the marketplace  Register-HeraldDAYTON — Cryptocurrency, or digital money, is a currency used for digital payment and investment that has gained attention in recent years. Common ex.
  
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• Price Analysis 21/08: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, BNB, EOS, BSV, XMR, XLM

  21-08-2019 20:03 via cointelegraph.com
  What are the key levels to watch out for in Bitcoin? Let’s consult the charts
  
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• Travelport, IBM Collaborate on Blockchain for Hotel Commissions

  21-08-2019 20:00
  Blockchain will reduce the amount of discrepancies in booking data caused by hotel no-shows, overstays, and room modifications.
  
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• Stock Market Rally Proves Rate Cut Would Be a Mistake: Byron Wien

  21-08-2019 20:00
  By CCN Markets: Wall Street veteran Byron Wien has a reputation as a  prognosticator in the stock market, and so when he makes predictions, you might want to listen up. Wien, who at the beginning of the year predicted the S&P 500 would advance 15 percent in 2019, is reportedly so impressed by the stock […]
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• Bitcoin Could Follow Gold Fractal With 44% Drop to Under $7,000

  21-08-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin has long been pitched as the digital version of gold – a precious metal that’s long been used as a store of wealth, transfer of value, and features many of the attributes that Bitcoin is lauded for, such as scarcity.Bitcoin price has also been following a fractal found on gold price charts almost perfectly. If Bitcoin price action continues to follow the fractal, a dangerous drop could be ahead for the leading crypto asset by market cap and the digital counterpart to gold.
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• Freudian Slip? Trump Accidentally Compares Himself to Darth Vader

  21-08-2019 19:54
  By CCN Markets: This morning, President Trump drew fire when he shared a quote likening him to the second coming of Jesus Christ. This afternoon, he accidentally compared himself to someone far less heroic: Darth Vader - and not even the James Earl Jones version. Trump: I am the 'Chosen One' 'I am the Chosen […]
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• US Treasury Blacklists Bitcoin, Litecoin Addresses of Chinese ‘Drug Kingpins’

  21-08-2019 19:53
  The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has put bitcoin and litecoin addresses of three Chinese nationals on its sanctions list, the second time the agency has blacklisted crypto wallets.
  
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• Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider

  21-08-2019 19:05
  Tether is planning to issue a new stablecoin backed by Chiense yuan held in a bank in Belgium, says Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong.
  
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• Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Chinese Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider

  21-08-2019 19:05
  Tether is planning to issue a new stablecoin backed by Chiense yuan held in a bank in Belgium, says Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong.
  
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• You Can Now Earn Bitcoin Rewards for Postmates Purchases

  21-08-2019 19:00
  Postmates has become the latest partner for Lolli's bitcoin rewards service.
  
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• US SEC Registers Digital Securities Platform Securitize as Transfer Agent

  21-08-2019 18:48 via cointelegraph.com
  Securitize has registered as a transfer agent with the U.S. SEC to boost token adoption
  
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• South Korea’s Woori Financial Teams up with Kakao’s Crypto Payments Group

  21-08-2019 18:30
  The banking company is latest major organization in the country to join the blockchain rush.
  
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• Dow Rallies as Investors Ignore CBO's $1 Trillion Debt Bombshell

  21-08-2019 18:16
  By CCN Markets: The Dow Jones bounced over 1% on Wednesday, and not even an epic Trump rant was enough to spoil the stock market's party. Wall Street enjoyed stellar retail figures from Target and Lowe's, alongside robust new home sales data and demand for crude oil. Dark clouds returned, however, as the CBO (Congressional […]
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• Cryptopia Liquidator Determining Pooled Wallet Crypto Ownership

  21-08-2019 18:02 via cointelegraph.com
  The liquidator of hacked cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia claims to have made significant progress in securing and preserving funds
  
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• Crypto Asset NYM to Fuel Test of Tokenized Facebook Login Alternative

  21-08-2019 18:00
  Privacy-focused Nym Technologies plans to launch a testnet this fall. Its identity system masks identifying user data across blockchains.
  
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• The Coming Storm – Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency - Middle East Media Research Institute

  21-08-2019 17:59 via memri.org
  The Coming Storm – Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency  Middle East Media Research InstituteThe following are the preface and introduction of a new report released by the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). Currently it is only available to ...
  
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• Forget NYC: Amazon's REAL HQ2 Just Opened 8,000 Miles Away

  21-08-2019 17:45
  By CCN Markets: Forget New York City. Amazon just cut the ribbon on its real HQ2, and it's located 8,000 miles away. Hyderabad, the largest city in India’s state of Telangana, is now the home of the largest Amazon campus anywhere in the world. The 1.8 million-square-foot office park - which is the first that Amazon […]
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• Facebook Tests Cryptocurrency For WhatsApp, Looks To Hire News Curators (Again) - AList

  21-08-2019 17:42 via alistdaily.com
  Facebook Tests Cryptocurrency For WhatsApp, Looks To Hire News Curators (Again)  AListThis week, Facebook is taking long-anticipated steps toward launching cryptocurrency for WhatsApp and headhunts curators for its new dedicated News Tab as ...
  
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• Ether’s Bull Run from December Lows Appears to Have Ended

  21-08-2019 17:40
  Prices fell 10.18 percent last week and closed at $194, the first under-$200 weekly close since mid-May.
  
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• Why Cryptocurrency Can Be the Best Thing for Sports Betting - The Merkle Hash

  21-08-2019 17:33 via themerkle.com
  Why Cryptocurrency Can Be the Best Thing for Sports Betting  The Merkle HashCryptocurrencies have changed the world of every sector and the field. It has become an integral part of gambling and online betting. With the arrival of ...
  
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• In Watch Dogs Legion, Even the Bankers Have Gone 'Full Crypto'

  21-08-2019 17:01
  By CCN Markets: We already knew that cryptocurrency would play a central role in the economy of Watch Dogs Legion. Now we know that even the bankers have gone "full crypto." The new Watch Dogs Legion trailer from Gamescom 2019 teased new details about the game's "play as anyone" feature. This novel mechanic lets players […]
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• Crypto.com Offers $100 Million in Crypto Insurance Through Global Firm

  21-08-2019 16:33
  The insurance industry is gradually responding to demand from crypto space starting with cover for cold storage.
  
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• Apex Legends Fans Deserved an Apology, But EA Is the Real Villain

  21-08-2019 16:24
  By CCN Markets: Respawn CEO Vince Zampella finally apologized for the recent showdown on Reddit that saw fuming developers lash out at angry Apex Legends players. The apology was long overdue - and desperately needed - given the mudslinging that took place in the last couple of days. However, let's not kid ourselves. The real […]
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• Tech giant Rakuten dubbed the Amazon of Japan has launched a cryptocurrency exchange - FXStreet

  21-08-2019 16:08 via fxstreet.com
  Tech giant Rakuten dubbed the Amazon of Japan has launched a cryptocurrency exchange  FXStreetThe dubbed “Amazon of Japan,”Rakuten has announced the launch of its new crypto exchange platform. Rakuten are offering spot trading of crypto assets.
  
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