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• Telegram Releases TON Testnet Explorer and Node Software

  06-09-2019 23:53 via cointelegraph.com
  Telegram released its Telegram Open Network testnet explorer and node software, two months ahead of the reported launch of its Gram token
  
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• Telegram Finally Releases Code for Its $1.7 Billion TON Blockchain

  06-09-2019 23:46
  Telegram’s blockchain project, TON, has entered the last preparation stage before going live.
  
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• Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra needs ‘highest regulatory standards,' Fed Chair Powell says - Fox Business

  06-09-2019 23:38 via foxbusiness.com
  Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra needs ‘highest regulatory standards,' Fed Chair Powell says  Fox BusinessFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Facebook's rollout of its Libra digital currency could disrupt the financial system if it's not held to the highest ...
  
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• Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra needs 'highest regulatory standards,' Fed Chair Powell says - Fox Business

  06-09-2019 23:38 via foxbusiness.com
  Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra needs 'highest regulatory standards,' Fed Chair Powell says  Fox BusinessFed Chair Jerome Powell says Facebook's new cryptocurrency project has a "burden of proof to carry."
  
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• Maltese Financial Regulator Will Actively Monitor Cryptocurrency Firms - Cointelegraph

  06-09-2019 23:22 via cointelegraph.com
  Maltese Financial Regulator Will Actively Monitor Cryptocurrency Firms  CointelegraphThe Malta Financial Services Authority said in its strategic plan that it will actively monitor crypto firms to prevent crypto-related crimes.
  
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• Maltese Financial Regulator Will Actively Monitor Cryptocurrency Firms

  06-09-2019 23:22 via cointelegraph.com
  Malta’s financial watchdog named monitoring for crypto-related crime as a priority in its strategic plan for 2019–2021
  
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• Why Binance Coin Is Headlining the Crypto Market Resurgence

  06-09-2019 23:01
  Binance Coin suffered one of its worst losses this year on May 7th after hackers took off with 7,000 bitcoins. The heist cost cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance a total of $40 million. Four months later, it appears that everyone has forgotten about the security breach. Binance is just as popular as ever, and its proprietary […]
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• Bitcoin Price Could Break Up From Multi-Month Bull Flag

  06-09-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price has been consolidating since June, after it was rejected from former bear market resistance at $13,800 – stopping Bitcoin’s parabolic advance short of retesting its previous all-time high of $20,000.
  And while many crypto technical analysts say that Bitcoin price is trapped in a triangle – either descending or symmetrical – another crypto analyst says that Bitcoin has formed what is a multi-month bull flag, that is close to breaking up.
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• ‘Dow Theorist’s Nightmare’: Rosenberg Sounds Alarm on Jobs Report

  06-09-2019 22:00
  The latest jobs report for August has put some recession fears at bay, but many aren't feeling too chipper about the results - and what they mean for major stock market indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average. August Jobs Report: Far From Dreamy The big takeaway from the August jobs report is that job […]
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• Bakkt Still on Track for Bitcoin Futures Launch This Month

  06-09-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  The much-anticipated, fully-regulated Bitcoin exchange and custody offering from Bakkt looks on track to make good on its previously-announced launch date later this month. The company has just announced that its Warehouse custody solution is now open for customer deposits and withdrawals.
  The Bakkt platform seeks to make investing in Bitcoin more friendly to institutional investors and bring greater accountability to price discovery. Its high-profile backers and the fact that futures contracts
  
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• Facebook Hires on New Lobbyists for Libra Stablecoin Project

  06-09-2019 21:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Facebook has hired two more lobbyists to help the release of its forthcoming Libra stablecoin
  
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• Facebook Hires New Lobbyists for Libra Stablecoin Project

  06-09-2019 21:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Facebook has hired two more lobbyists to help the release of its forthcoming Libra stablecoin
  
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• Turkish Takasbank Announces Blockchain Platform for Gold Trading

  06-09-2019 21:05 via cointelegraph.com
  Turkey’s Takasbank has announced the completion of a blockchain-based platform for trading gold
  
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• Massive $1 Billion Bitcoin Whale Transaction Makes Waves

  06-09-2019 21:00
  Crypto exchange Huobi is investigating a massive move of 94,505 BTC from its wallets.
  
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• Facebook Stock Drags Nasdaq Down Amid 9-State Antitrust Crackdown

  06-09-2019 21:00
  Facebook stock (FB) plunged after a nine-state antitrust investigation was announced against the social-media monopoly. As of this writing, Facebook is the worst-performing stock in the Nasdaq. Facebook tumbled 1.9% shortly after the attorneys general of eight states and the District of Columbia launched their investigation. The multi-state coalition includes Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, North […]
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• Bitcoin Begins Forming Coveted Bull Cross

  06-09-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Overnight Bitcoin (BTC) was able to incur a significant amount of upwards momentum that sent it shooting past its previously established resistance level around $10,800, and any extension of this upwards momentum is highly likely to send the crypto into the $11,000 region in the very near-future.
  This upwards momentum has also allowed Bitcoin to begin forming a highly bullish technical formation that could help it significantly further extend its recently established upwards momentum.
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• What Peter Schiff Gets Half-Right About Bitcoin

  06-09-2019 20:53
  Bitcoin hater and gold bug Peter Schiff took to Twitter on Thursday with an interesting piece of history that he believes proves that bitcoin is even worse than fiat currency. He said: "At one time all fiat currencies were backed by gold. They only became fiat after the gold backing was removed. But it was […]
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• PNC Bank Using Ripple XCurrent — Is Interest in Blockchain Rising?

  06-09-2019 20:43 via cointelegraph.com
  PNC Bank begins RippleNet-based international payments, signaling interest by the banking sector
  
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• Report: Shell and Sinochem Discuss Blockchain Platform for Crude Oil

  06-09-2019 20:40 via cointelegraph.com
  Sinochem Energy Technology is reportedly discussing building a blockchain platform for the oil sector with Shell and Macquarie
  
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• Dow Grinds Higher After Powell Rebuts Recession Panic

  06-09-2019 20:31
  The Dow pounded toward session highs on Friday afternoon after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clapped back at recession panic and assured investors that the central bank is committed to ensuring that inflation remains close to target. Most importantly, Powell stressed the need for careful risk management amid global uncertainty, which provided the stock market with a […]
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• Ethereum to Test Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork in Early October

  06-09-2019 20:00
  In a call Friday, ethereum developers picked a block height for the testnet launch of the Istanbul system-wide upgrade. It's expected for Oct. 2.
  
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• Ethereum Picks Early October for Testnet Activation of Istanbul Hard Fork

  06-09-2019 20:00
  In a call Friday, ethereum developers picked a block height for the testnet launch of the Istanbul system-wide upgrade. It's expected for Oct. 2.
  
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• CME Futures Gaps Pile Up, Which Will Bitcoin Price Fill Next?

  06-09-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price is closing in on $11,000 after a period of extreme volatility. Last week, the crypto asset fell below $10,000 in what many are calling a bear trap, and quickly bounced from lows around $9,400 back up the current price of $10,900 where it is currently trading.
  Along the way back up, yet another CME Future gap was created, making four total gaps that are just waiting to be filled. With the leading crypto asset trending up once again, which CME Futures gap will Bitcoin end up filling
  
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• Sony's 'Only on PlayStation Collection' Is a Stunning PS4 Victory Lap

  06-09-2019 19:45
  Sony announced today the Only On PlayStation Collection, a carefully curated selection of what have been widely deemed the finest PS4 exclusives from the past few years. The Only On PlayStation Collection. Ten exclusive games that define the generation, featuring new interpretations of their iconic artwork. https://t.co/yABzpKxVGY pic.twitter.com/RpLfT4Ek8X — PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) September 6, 2019 […]
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• Galaxy Digital Gains Approval to Underwrite Public Securities Offerings

  06-09-2019 19:40 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital receives FINRA approval to underwrite public offerings of securities
  
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• Swiss Central Bank Dreads Scary Foreign Stablecoin Crypto

  06-09-2019 19:17
  Switzerland’s central bank is fretting over the possibility of stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies eroding its ability to use its monetary policy tools effectively, further complicating the path for cryptocurrency projects such as Libra. This was revealed by the chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank, Thomas J. Jordan, in a speech […]
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• Dapp Data Site DappRadar Raises $2.33 Million From Naspers, Blockchain.com

  06-09-2019 19:00
  DappRadar tracks over 2,500 dapp projects on multiple blockchains inclduing ethereum, EOS, tron, and the loom network.
  
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• TZERO CEO Issues Letter to Investors, Addresses Patrick Byrne’s Resignation

  06-09-2019 18:57 via cointelegraph.com
  The CEO of Overstock blockchain subsidiary tZERO has issued a letter to investors addressing Patrick Byrne’s departure
  
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• Reality Sets in Post-Cryptocurrency Boom - InsideHook

  06-09-2019 18:48 via insidehook.com
  Reality Sets in Post-Cryptocurrency Boom  InsideHookFor a few months in 2017, cryptocurrency looked like a good investment. That's a bit of an understatement: there was a period in there where cryptocurrency ...
  
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• Apple exec confirms cryptocurrency is on company radar - Computerworld

  06-09-2019 18:09 via computerworld.com
  Apple exec confirms cryptocurrency is on company radar  ComputerworldCryptocurrency Has 'Long-Term Potential,' Says Apple Exec  CoinDeskApple Exec Says Cryptocurrency ‘Interesting’ — Has Long-Term Potential  CointelegraphApple sees "long-term potential" in cryptocurrency  QuartzApple sees 'long-term potential' for cryptocurrency but isn't focused on it today  CNBCView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Bitcoin Price Primed for 100% Surge in 2020: Josh Rager

  06-09-2019 17:15
  Crypto trader Josh Rager is a noted bitcoin bull known for his ambitious price targets. He is now predicting that the price of the flagship cryptocurrency could surge 100% in 2020 if a historical pattern repeats itself once more. Bitcoin price could set a new record above $20,000 Rager cites a pattern that was last […]
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• Bakkt Warehouse Launches Deposits and Withdrawals as Planned

  06-09-2019 16:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Bakkt Warehouse, a qualified custodian of crypto trading platform Bakkt, is now accepting customer Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals
  
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• China set to launch its own cryptocurrency - TechRadar

  06-09-2019 16:24 via techradar.com
  China set to launch its own cryptocurrency  TechRadarCryptocurrency can be used across WeChat and Alipay.
  
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• Bitcoin Whale Moves a Cool Billion Dollars for a Mere $700 Fee

  06-09-2019 16:22
  On September 6, more than $1 billion worth of bitcoin was sent from an unknown wallet. The transaction was processed within several hours with a $700 fee. The Token Analyst team traced some of the 94,500 bitcoin to the address of Huobi Global, a major cryptocurrency exchange, but the origins of the rest of the […]
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• Facebook's Crypto Scheme Triggers Massive Regulatory Backlash

  06-09-2019 16:18
  Following reports earlier today that dozens of state attorney generals were set to officially commence antitrust investigations into Big Tech behemoths Facebook and Google, New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed that at least one of the companies would indeed face government scrutiny. Unsurprisingly, it's the one that recently revealed its ambitious - and controversial […]
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• Top Spanish Soccer Club Will Offer Crypto Fan Tokens

  06-09-2019 16:00
  Atlético de Madrid is the latest to join the Chiliz blockchain.
  
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• Massive Steam Update Threatens to Balloon Your Game Backlog

  06-09-2019 15:49
  Valve pushes forward ever forward with its massive overhaul of the Steam platform, announcing this week a slew of updates and a new Steam Labs experiment in the works. Micro Trailers and a Revamped Search Function First and foremost, Valve is porting the Micro Trailer test over to the entire Steam library after a limited […]
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• Mystery 94K BTC Transaction Becomes Richest Non-Exchange Address

  06-09-2019 15:48 via cointelegraph.com
  The recipient of the $1 billion Bitcoin transaction on Sept. 6 is now presumed to be the first richest non-exchange address
  
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• BitMart Lists BNB, Determined To Provide Better Liquidity for Decentralized Exchange

  06-09-2019 15:42
  BitMart, a premiere global digital asset trading platform, recently announced the listing of  Binance Coin (BNB). BNB/BTC and BNB/USDT trading pairs will be available starting from September 5. In the meantime, BitMart will fully support the BNB and its high-quality projects within ecology on the Binance chain.  Binance’s cryptocurrency BNB was built on the Ethereum […]
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• How Blockchain Provides Social Innovation by Placing Trust, Control, and Convenience Directly in Your Hands

  06-09-2019 15:38
  Crypto and blockchain continue to make major strides across global industries but much like other breakthrough tech or innovations, they are still in a relative stage of infancy and remain marked by layers of confusion, misunderstanding, or even apprehension. Further exacerbating misperceptions or even aversion to crypto use is the fact that its versatility is […]
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• Dow's Feverish Rally Hits Day 3, But Historian Warns of New 'Cold War'

  06-09-2019 15:36
  The stock market’s temperature cooled a few degrees on Friday, but that didn’t prevent the Dow from adding to its feverish September rally to close out the week. However, as Wall Street feasts on rampant trade war optimism, one economic historian warns that disagreements over tariffs are just a surface-level symptom of a far more […]
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• Dow's Feverish Rally Hits 400 Points, But Expert Warns of New 'Cold War'

  06-09-2019 15:36
  The stock market’s temperature cooled a few degrees on Friday, but that didn’t prevent the Dow from adding to its feverish September rally to close out its second straight weekly gain. However, as Wall Street feasts on rampant trade war optimism, one economic historian warns that disagreements over tariffs are just a surface-level symptom of […]
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• Gambling Simulator NBA 2K20 Gets Absolutely Trashed on Steam

  06-09-2019 15:12
  A quick look at the NBA 2K20 listing over on Valve's Steam digital storefront and you'll see that 2K's latest basketball sim come thinly-veiled gambling extravaganza has some rather unlikely tags. NBA 2K20's Horror, Dating Sim, Mature Tags Stream now describes NBA 2K20, of all things, as a horror title, even a dating sim, and […]
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• Leadership Shakeup at Wasabi Wallet as Bitcoin Business Surges

  06-09-2019 15:00
  Adam Ficsor, co-founder of the firm behind the privacy-centric Wasabi Wallet, is stepping down from his role as CTO.
  
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• Bitcoin Near $11k to Close First Positive Week in a Month

  06-09-2019 14:41 via newsbtc.com
  A buoyant sentiment carried into the bitcoin market this Friday as the benchmark cryptocurrency inched towards the $11,000 level.
  The BTC/USD instrument established a local top of $10,925 on San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange at 1215 UTC. The move brought the pair to its 16-day high and further promised to end the week in positive territory. Bitcoin had registered losses in the last three weeks, losing up to 19.33 percent against the US dollar.
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• Trump’s Trade War May Be Driving Chinese Investors to Bitcoin

  06-09-2019 14:00
  As the Chinese yuan falls in value due to the trade war with the U.S., there are signs that locals are increasingly moving funds into bitcoin.
  
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• Ex-Federal Reserve Chair Basically Called a Bitcoin Price Bull Run

  06-09-2019 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  This year, Bitcoin (BTC) has done astonishingly well. Year to date, the cryptocurrency’s price has gained some 200%, surging off an influx of positive news and the start of a new hype cycle.
  Simultaneously, central banks have put their noses to the grindstone, activating dovish monetary policies across the board. There is now over $17 trillion worth of negative-yielding sovereign debt across the globe, which has been underscored by negative interest rates in leading economies (Japan, much
  
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• Dow Preps Positive Open After China Trade Deal 'Cacophony'

  06-09-2019 13:59
  The Dow Jones is expected to open with a gain of over 50 points in anticipation of a new round of trade talks in October between the U.S. and China. While the tension between the U.S. and China has intensified in recent weeks following the imposition of additional tariffs by both sides, some strategists expect […]
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• JPMorgan Warns Stablecoins Like Libra at Risk of ‘System Gridlock’

  06-09-2019 13:52 via cointelegraph.com
  Libra can add negative yields to its growing list of risks, according to a new JPMorgan analysis
  
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• Dazzling Bitcoin Price Run Sparks Forecasts for Fresh 2019 Highs

  06-09-2019 13:27
  Since September 2, within four days, the bitcoin price has recovered from $9,500 to $10,700, rising by well over 10 percent against the U.S. dollar. As bitcoin stabilizes above an important resistance level at $10,000, technical analysts anticipate the asset to establish a basis for the next rally. Potential yearly high by the year’s end […]
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