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• Binance’s push to capture the cryptocurrency derivatives and futures market - CryptoSlate

  02-09-2019 23:46 via cryptoslate.com
  Binance’s push to capture the cryptocurrency derivatives and futures market  CryptoSlateThese initiatives are part of Binance's push to capture the crypto derivatives market and usurp incumbents BitMEX and Deribit.
  
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• North Korea denies it stole $2 billion through hacking banks and cryptocurrency exchanges - ForexLive

  02-09-2019 23:43 via forexlive.com
  North Korea denies it stole $2 billion through hacking banks and cryptocurrency exchanges  ForexLiveIn a statement via State Media, Korea Central News Agency (KCNA), officials in NK say they didn't do it! You may recall a few months back the UN concluded ...
  
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• Thai Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitcoin Co. Ltd. Closing Down Operations - Cointelegraph

  02-09-2019 23:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Thai Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitcoin Co. Ltd. Closing Down Operations  CointelegraphBitcoin.com launches a cryptocurrency exchange  yahoo.comBitcoin.com's Premier Cryptocurrency Exchange Is Now Live  Bitcoin NewsCrypto Tidbits: Bakkt Bitcoin Custody, China’s Cryptocurrency On the Horizon, XRP In Hot Water  newsBTCNobody seems to trust Roger Ver’s new cryptocurrency exchange  CryptoSlateView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Thai Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitcoin Co. Ltd. Closing Down Operations

  02-09-2019 23:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Thailand’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Co. Ltd. is shutting down its trading operations
  
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• HSBC Executes Blockchain-based Letter of Credit Transaction

  02-09-2019 23:30
  The pilot transaction makes HSBC one of the first global banks to process a full end-to-end transaction using blockchain.
  
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• Cash flow: UK village ravaged by unemployment uses tidal energy to mine cryptocurrency - Express

  02-09-2019 23:18 via express.co.uk
  Cash flow: UK village ravaged by unemployment uses tidal energy to mine cryptocurrency  ExpressA BRITISH seaside village crippled by unemployment is mining cryptocurrency using the power of the English Channel. Residents of Jaywick, near Clacton in ...
  
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• Bitcoin Bulls Win Tug Of War, BTC Surges 7% to $10,400

  02-09-2019 23:01 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin bulls are back — that’s right. In the past few hours, the cryptocurrency has been regaining its upward momentum once again, finally showing some bullish price action following the Friday close of the CME’s August BTC futures contracts.
  Related Reading: 1,000 Bitcoin Buy Wall May Bolster Bull’s Attempt to Push BTC to $10,000
  This move higher has brought Bitcoin to $10,400, which is some 12% higher than the $9,300 bottom seen last week. While it isn’t clear ho
  
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• ECB Board Member Claims Facebook’s Libra is Not a Real Crypto

  02-09-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  News surrounding the imminent launch of Facebook’s cryptocurrency – dubbed Libra – captivated the world earlier this Summer, and although the hype surrounding the project has largely worn off, many analysts still view it as a catalyst for greater widespread adoption of crypto.
  Although Libra was met with praise by many, it certainly has its fair share of detractors, and now an executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB) is adding to the controversy surrounding Lib
  
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• Price Analysis 02/09: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, BNB, EOS, BSV, XLM, XMR

  02-09-2019 22:58 via cointelegraph.com
  The altcoins are attempting a pullback, but is there buying on dips? Is this a good time to buy? Let’s take a look
  
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• ECB's Mersch pays out on 'treacherous' cryptocurrency - ForexLive

  02-09-2019 22:54 via forexlive.com
  ECB's Mersch pays out on 'treacherous' cryptocurrency  ForexLiveEuropean Central Bank bigwig outlines why Facebook’s Libra isn’t real cryptocurrency  The Next WebECB’s Yves Mersch Warns Libra Cryptocurrency Is ‘Facebook’s Siren Call’  CointelegraphECB board member warns risks of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency - Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaLibra's Cryptocurrency to Undercut the ECB's Powers?  Novinite.comVi
  
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• ECB Exec Rips 'Cartel-Like' Facebook Libra in Blistering Takedown

  02-09-2019 22:45
  A member of the European Central Bank's executive board sounded the alarm on the "treacherous, cartel-like" Facebook Libra cryptocurrency. Yves Mersch issued a damning warning to not be fooled by Facebook's hollow promises of a decentralized ecosystem. Despite its noisy protestations, Mersh warns that the Facebook Libra network will be highly centralized. That's the opposite […]
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• HSBC Completes First Blockchain Letter of Credit Transaction in Yuan

  02-09-2019 22:01 via cointelegraph.com
  HSBC conducted the first blockchain-based yuan-denominated letter of credit transaction using R3’s Corda-powered Voltron platform
  
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• 1,000 Bitcoin Buy Wall May Bolster Bull’s Attempt to Push BTC to $10,000

  02-09-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  After facing a significant amount of selling pressure that resulted from its recent drop below $10,000, Bitcoin’s bulls have stepped up and are now attempting to push BTC back into the five-figure price region.
  This upwards momentum has been bolstered by a massive BTC buy wall on Binance and a bullish fractal pattern that may suggest that the crypto’s next parabolic movement is imminent.
  Bitcoin Fractal May Suggest Imminent Price Surge
  At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading up ne
  
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• Silver and Gold Ruled the August Roost but How Did Bitcoin Fare?

  02-09-2019 21:15
  Silver and gold are finally drawing some attention from market participants thanks to a stellar performance from precious metals in August. After several years of sideways price action, commodity bulls may finally be ready to break out the champagne. According to German market commentator Holger Zschaepitz, silver outshined its big brother by an impressive 5% […]
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• Altcoins Set Fresh Yearly Lows Against Bitcoin, XRP and TRX Worst Performers

  02-09-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  The altcoin market has been bleeding out for what feels like forever now. The selloff has picked up in severity in recent weeks, but first started back at the start of 2018 when the crypto bear market first began, and Bitcoin price crashed, bringing down the rest of the market with it.
  But throughout much of that, Bitcoin and altcoins fell and bounced together, up until about April 2019 when the two tightly correlated assets began to diverge. After that, altcoins have now all went on to set year
  
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• US Congress Urged to Regulate Crypto Sector Under Bank Secrecy Act

  02-09-2019 20:52 via cointelegraph.com
  The Financial Integrity Network is urging the U.S. Congress to regulate firms in the cryptocurrency sector under the Bank Secrecy Act
  
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• Liquid Crypto Exchange Unveils Digital Wallet Address for Gram Token Sale Proceeds

  02-09-2019 20:31 via cointelegraph.com
  Japan-based crypto exchange Liquid has announced an escrow wallet for Gram token sale proceeds
  
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• Japanese Crypto Exchange Discloses Its $4.1M Gram Token Escrow Wallet

  02-09-2019 20:31 via cointelegraph.com
  Japan-based crypto exchange Liquid has announced an escrow wallet for Gram token sale proceeds
  
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• Manny Pacquiao launches merchandise-backed cryptocurrency - The Verge

  02-09-2019 20:30 via theverge.com
  Manny Pacquiao launches merchandise-backed cryptocurrency  The VergeBoxer Manny Pacquiao intros cryptocurrency to cash in on his fame  EngadgetPhilippine Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao Releases Own Cryptocurrency  CointelegraphManny Pacquiao launches world first 'celebrity cryptocurrency'  The TelegraphView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Livermore Accumulation Cylinder Suggests Bitcoin To Set New ATH Next Rally

  02-09-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price may be under $10,000 for days now, but bears have still yet to push the price per BTC to new local lows and breakthrough support in the mid to low $9,000 range.
  If the support continues to hold, so will the bottom of what appears to be a Livermore Accumulation Cylinder that could next be targeting a new all-time high in Bitcoin price in the days ahead.
  Bitcoin Is In Legendary Trader’s Favorite Pattern: Livermore Accumulation Cylinder
  While Bitcoin’s bullish parabolic ad
  
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• Gears 5 Fans Primed for Regret as Xbox Offers Free Tattoos

  02-09-2019 20:00
  There are marketing events to promote the launch of a game and then there's offering fans a chance to etch their skin indelibly with a logo or iconic weapon. That's precisely what Xbox is doing as it announced today that it is holding tattooing events across the world in the lead up to Gears 5's […]
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• Bitcoin Halving Is A Potential Price Catalyst - Seeking Alpha

  02-09-2019 19:54 via seekingalpha.com
  Bitcoin Halving Is A Potential Price Catalyst  Seeking AlphaBitcoin's returns are in line with the behavior observed in the lead up to previous “halvings.”. Based on past experience, Bitcoin's price should remain relativ.
  
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• After Sudden Slump Last Week, Bitcoin Breaks $10,000 Again

  02-09-2019 19:54 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bitcoin price has crossed $10,000 after a slump last week
  
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• DICE Apology Rings Hollow after Self-Inflicted Battlefield V Disaster

  02-09-2019 19:47
  By CCN Markets: Developer DICE's year-long denial of Battlefield V's failure has finally ended as VP and general manager, Oskar Gabrielson, took to Twitter to issue an apology to the community for falling short of expectations. Despite recognizing that Battlefield V failed to embody an experience matching that promised by EA's suffocating pre-release hype cycle, […]
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• Why the NEXO Token Should Be at $0.30 (Part I)

  02-09-2019 19:46
  The article is penned by Charles Edwards - Investor in mispricing. Stock & crypto news, strategies and opportunities as they arise. Twitter: @caprioleio The NEXO Token Value Proposition In a world of zero and negative interest rates, and overpriced assets, the NEXO Token offers a unique value proposition. Nexo is a market leading crypto-backed loan provider […]
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• Looming ‘Death Cross’ May Send Ethereum Plunging to $140

  02-09-2019 19:15
  Ethereum’s recent price action is giving bears the courage to come out of hiding. After all, the No. 2 cryptocurrency is down by over 52 percent from the 2019 peak of $363.30. Some traders are even proclaiming that Ethereum will be “dead money for years.” In my opinion, Ethereum is a busted bubble with huge […]
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• Binance Acquires Cryptocurrency Derivatives Platform JEX - Bitcoinist

  02-09-2019 19:13 via bitcoinist.com
  Binance Acquires Cryptocurrency Derivatives Platform JEX  BitcoinistCryptocurrency exchange Binance has acquired China-based Jaxx spot and derivates platform Jaxx for an undisclosed amount.
  
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• Sierra Leone Aims to Finish National Blockchain ID System in Late 2019

  02-09-2019 18:58 via cointelegraph.com
  The government of Sierra Leone plans to adopt a blockchain-enabled national identity system by the end of 2019
  
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• Dow Futures Plunge as Trump's Infra Plan Faces Backlash from Dems

  02-09-2019 18:30
  Dow and U.S. stock futures tumbled on Monday amid signs that President Trump will struggle to convince congressional Democrats to fund his lofty infrastructure spending plan. Dow Futures Plunge; S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Follow The U.S. futures market printed red on Labor Day, pointing to a rocky start to September once regular trading resumes on […]
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• Andreessen Horowitz Co-Founder: Crypto a Solution to Web's Challenges

  02-09-2019 18:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has said cryptocurrencies could solve some of the internet’s biggest challenges
  
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• Venezuela's Bitcoin Trading Explodes Amid Alleged Anti-Maduro Plot

  02-09-2019 18:03
  The number of Bolivars exchanged for Bitcoin in Venezuela has surged to yet another record high as economic and political woes of the Latin American country continue to worsen. According to Coin.Dance, during the week that ended on August 31, nearly 115 billion Bolivars were exchanged for Bitcoin. This exceeded the previous record of close […]
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• Bitcoin.com launches a cryptocurrency exchange - Yahoo Finance

  02-09-2019 17:46 via finance.yahoo.com
  Bitcoin.com launches a cryptocurrency exchange  Yahoo FinanceAs expected, Bitcoin.com, a website that provides news and information about bitcoin cash and bitcoin, opens its new cryptocurrency exchange to the public ...
  
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• NBA 2K20 Gambling Trailer Gets PEGI Seal of Approval for Your Kids

  02-09-2019 17:20
  By CCN Markets: Fresh off last week's controversial NBA 2K20 MyTeam mode trailer, that appeared to sideline basketball for the neon and glitz of a thin-veiled casino hall, the European game content rating board, PEGI, reveals it has no issue rating the game as suitable for children despite explicit gambling imagery and mechanics. PEGI Responds […]
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• South Korea’s Kakao May List Its Klay Cryptocurrency on Chinese Exchange - Yahoo Finance

  02-09-2019 17:16 via finance.yahoo.com
  South Korea’s Kakao May List Its Klay Cryptocurrency on Chinese Exchange  Yahoo FinanceSouth Korea's Kakao is looking to list its cryptocurrency on an exchange but it may not be able to list the token domestically, according to a report from News1, ...
  
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• South Korea's Kakao May List Its Klay Cryptocurrency on Chinese Exchange - CoinDesk

  02-09-2019 17:16 via coindesk.com
  South Korea's Kakao May List Its Klay Cryptocurrency on Chinese Exchange  CoinDeskSouth Korea's Kakao is looking to list its cryptocurrency on an exchange but it may not be able to list the token domestically, according to a report from News1, ...
  
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• South Korea’s Kakao May List Its Klay Cryptocurrency on Chinese Exchange

  02-09-2019 17:16
  The government may not allow the coin to trade on a domestic exchange so it will look to other countries.
  
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• Binance Acquires Derivatives Specialist JEX

  02-09-2019 17:11
  The crypto exchange has been at the forefront of the burgeoning market for digital asset derivatives
  
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• Bitfinex Upgrades System to Go Live with Crypto Derivatives

  02-09-2019 17:02
  Bitfinex’s new offering aims to create a crypto-derivatives market that mimics the traditional markets in infrastructure.
  
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• PayPal Caught Overcharging Clients; Is Bitcoin Ready to Take Over?

  02-09-2019 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  PayPal’s community page is full of grievances about how the payment giant is ripping its clients off with incorrect exchange rates. One of the users believes the US company is probably making $100,000 every day by selling one fiat currency for another at about 3-4 percent higher prices. Like always, PayPal has no explanation to offer for those endless complaints.
  The issue today passed through the nerves of a ballooning cryptocurrency community. A Redditor shared a screenshot that showed P
  
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• Global Stock Markets' Aghast August Dumped 17x Bitcoin's Market Cap

  02-09-2019 16:43
  By CCN Markets: August was a brutal month for investors across the world. Global stock markets shed $3 trillion as a dirty cocktail of recession warnings and trade war escalation rocked the markets. To put that into perspective, $3 trillion is 17 times larger than the entire market capitalization of bitcoin, all wiped out in […]
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• Liquid Exchange Reveals Escrow Account for Sale of Telegram Tokens

  02-09-2019 16:30
  Crypto exchange Liquid has disclosed a wallet address where the proceeds from its July sale of Telegram's GRAM tokens are being held in escrow.
  
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• Biggest Problems With Stablecoins, Explained

  02-09-2019 16:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Concerns over transparency and reserves are lingering over stablecoins, with big players facing regulatory pushback as they try to launch their own currencies #CT_sponsored
  
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• ‘Death’ Comes to Haunt Ethereum Market – Again

  02-09-2019 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  With all the speculators projecting Bitcoin as a messiah against the mounting global market risks, it’s rival Ethereum is feeling neglected horribly.
  The second-largest blockchain project by market capitalization is up 31.77 percent on a year-to-date basis but appears dwarfed before Bitcoin, whose valuation within the same period has surged by more than 160 percent.
  Analysts believe Ethereum is merely waiting on the sidelines for traders to start selling bitcoin at the top for rival assets
  
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• Dow Futures Trembles as Beijing Swats Trump's 'China-Bashing' Tirade

  02-09-2019 15:42
  By CCN Markets: China Daily, an English daily owned by the government of China, criticized the Trump administration for engaging in “poorly thought out China-bashing moves” as the Dow Jones futures fell following the imposition of new tariffs. “It is time the US administration reconsidered its poorly thought out China-bashing moves. Working to secure a […]
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• Binance Launches $216,000 Futures Trading Contest on Testnet Platforms

  02-09-2019 15:31 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance launched two futures testnet platforms, inviting users to participate in a trading competition with $216,000 to be won
  
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• Binance Launches 2 Futures Platforms for Public Testing

  02-09-2019 15:31 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance launched two futures testnet platforms, inviting users to participate in a trading competition with $216,000 to be won
  
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• Craig Wright Aims to Challenge Court Decision That Cost Half His Bitcoins

  02-09-2019 15:25
  The entrepreneur has cited Hurricane Dorian as the reason he needs more time to challenge a recent court order.
  
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• Turkish Bitcoin Exchange Becomes Football's First-Ever Crypto Shirt Sponsor

  02-09-2019 15:15
  By CCN Markets: Bitcoin and other blockchain networks continue to make headwinds in the sporting arena thanks to the latest partnership between Bitcoin exchange BtcTurk and first-division football club Yeni Malatyaspor. As revealed on Reddit, the stalwart Turkish crypto company recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the club that will feature its logo on the […]
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• Bitcoin Extend Gains as US-China Tariffs Take its Toll

  02-09-2019 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin posted modest gains in its September debut as the US introduced additional tariffs of 15 percent on $112 billion of Chinese goods.
  Bitcoin trending higher gradually | Image Credits: TradingView.com
  The benchmark cryptocurrency added 0.20 percent to trade at $9,800 in early Monday morning, bringing its local net rebound up by as much as 5.8 percent – as measured from Friday’s low of $9,321.73. The first signs of a positive month followed three weeks of depression, wherein
  
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• Opinion: Slim Chances of Approval For Facebook's New Cryptocurrency - Real Daily

  02-09-2019 14:59 via realdaily.com
  Opinion: Slim Chances of Approval For Facebook's New Cryptocurrency  Real DailyOn June 18th Facebook unveiled plans to establish its own proprietary Bitcoin-style cryptocurrency, called Libra. Facebook's financial services offering would ...
  
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