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• China Continues to Streamline Its Blockchain Patent Application Process

  03-01-2020 23:51 via cointelegraph.com
  
  China continues to streamline the guidelines on blockchain patent applications
  
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• Why Bitcoin Investors’ HODL Mentality Means a Price Surge Is Coming

  03-01-2020 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  If you’ve perused Crypto Twitter at all, you’ve likely heard the term “HODL” mentioned time and time again in relation to “Bitcoin.” A misspelling of the word “hold,” HODL is an industry joke used by cryptocurrency investors who believe that the price of BTC will appreciate with time, primarily due to adoption and the asset’s disinflationary inflation schedule, created by “halvings” every four years.
  While some see this as a mere
  
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• China’s Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) & Why it’s Extremely Relevant

  03-01-2020 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  
  Blockchain development has a reputation for being extremely expensive, demanding a high amount of financial, technological, and human resources to provide value to organizations. The most common type of blockchain that we generally encounter is permissionless, the types of blockchains serving as the foundation for all of the cryptocurrencies that we use regularly such as BTC and ETH. 
  We are not going to talk about permissionless blockchains in this article. The Blockchain-based Servic
  
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• Longfin CEO Reaches $400,000 Settlement With SEC Over Fraud Charges

  03-01-2020 22:55
  
  Venkata S. Meenavalli has agreed to pay $400,000 in both disgorgement and penalties related to a 2017 Regulation A+ offering the SEC deemed fraudulent.
  
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• StrainSecure Seed-to-Sale Blockchain Cannabis Tracker Is a Gamechanger

  03-01-2020 22:33 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Medical cannabis companies rush to sign up for blockchain-secured cannabis tracker
  
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• Compared to Gaming and Gambling Dapps, DeFi Is Still Behind

  03-01-2020 22:30
  
  A closer look at the data shows that decentralized applications are struggling to gain traction, and DeFi is not the main use case.
  
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• Ethereum Bulls Could Push Price to $160, But Macro Outlook is Bearish; Here’s Why

  03-01-2020 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum and most major altcoins have incurred significant upwards momentum over the past day, which stems from Bitcoin’s notable surge from lows of $6,800 to highs of $7,400. ETH, which is slightly underperforming BTC, has been able to reclaim its positive within the $130 region, and is showing growing signs of bullishness.
  In the near-term, one prominent analyst is noting that ETH may continue surging until it reaches $160, but it is important to note that there are multiple factors that
  
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• Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Onboards Six Virtual Banks as Members

  03-01-2020 21:36 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Six virtual banks have joined the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers as corporate members
  
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• US Citizen Accepting Bitcoin for Narcotics Indicted by DOJ

  03-01-2020 21:30
  
  Joanna De Alba "dispensed heroin and methamphetamine from the shadowy corners of the internet," said U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue.
  
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• YouTube, Tron and the Dream of Decentralization

  03-01-2020 21:00
  
  After YouTube (temporarily) removes crypto content and DLive moves to Tron, many are asking: Are decentralized social media alternatives possible?
  
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• Narratives Arise After Bitcoin’s Surge, But Here’s the Real Reason Behind the Move

  03-01-2020 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  After hovering below its previous support at $7,000 for several hours yesterday, Bitcoin’s bulls were able to generate significant momentum that has allowed BTC to reclaim its position within the $7,000 region, and it appears that this upwards momentum is growing.
  This move coincided closely with news regarding a US airstrike on a top Iranian military official, which led both crude oil and gold to surge. Many investors have claimed that BTC’s surge was rooted in this news, although i
  
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• How Blockchain Can Improve Globalization

  03-01-2020 20:56 via cointelegraph.com
  
  How the immutability of blockchain technology can help to improve globalization
  
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• Even If Blockchain Can’t Secure Land Rights, It Got Us Talking About Them

  03-01-2020 20:30
  
  Anand Aanchal of the World Bank thinks blockchain spurred an interest in securing land rights but often falls short of expectations.
  
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• SEC Asks for Telegram ICO Financials Ahead of CEO’s Deposition

  03-01-2020 20:05
  
  Telegram has been ordered by a judge to hand over financials concerning the $1.7 billion ICO for its TON blockchain.
  
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• NY Court Orders Telegram to Produce ICO Documents Ahead of CEO’s Deposition

  03-01-2020 20:05
  
  Telegram has been ordered by a judge to hand over financials concerning the $1.7 billion ICO for its TON blockchain.
  
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• UK Regulator Exposes Crypto and Binary Options HYIP Scheme

  03-01-2020 20:03
  
  Pro-Options operate as an HYIP scheme where returns are always dodgy, though they tend to dry up quickly.
  
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• Today Marks 11 Years Since Bitcoin’s Genesis Block

  03-01-2020 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  On January 3rd, 2009, the mysterious Satoshi Nakomoto – pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, mined the first-ever Bitcoin block, dubbed the Genesis Block.Today, we look back at the monumental event that took place more than ten years ago and celebrate the birth of blockchain and the world’s first-ever cryptocurrency: Bitcoin.
  On This Day: 11 Years Since Satoshi Mined The First Bitcoin Block
  Cypherpunks – technological activists that promote privacy, d
  
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• Price Analysis Jan 03: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XTZ, XLM

  03-01-2020 19:58 via cointelegraph.com
  
  A few top-10 cryptocurrencies have reached their first target objective and if the momentum sustains further upside continuation seems likely
  
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• Bitcoin Selling for $24,000 per BTC in Iran as US Tensions Escalate

  03-01-2020 19:28 via cointelegraph.com
  
  #Bitcoin premium soars in Iranian rials as U.S.-Iran tensions reach a boiling point
  
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• When DeFi Meets Neo Banking, This Thing Gets Interesting

  03-01-2020 19:11
  
  When you combine DeFi with wider trends in fintech, you get an existential threat to banks.
  
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• Bitcoin Jumps 5%, Gaining With Gold, After US Kills Top Iranian Official

  03-01-2020 19:05
  
  Bitcoin jumped the most in two weeks after a U.S. drone strike killed a top Iranian military commander, fueling speculation that heightened geopolitical turmoil might spur demand for the cryptocurrency in 2020.
  
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• 2019 to 2020: Insiders, Outsiders and Experimenters in Crypto Regulation: Part 2

  03-01-2020 18:46 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Crypto regulation in Russia, China and India was very confusing in 2019. Should we expect more clarity in 2020 from these developing economies?
  
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• BusKill Is a DIY Tool to Lock Down Your Laptop

  03-01-2020 18:15
  
  Operational security, or opsec, is key if you're doing anything on crypto exchanges. This new trick can make you a bit safer in a crowded cafe.
  
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• MARKETS DAILY: Bitcoin Bouncing After US Airstrike in Iraq

  03-01-2020 18:00
  
  
  Bitcoin is bouncing as geopolitical tensions heat up following US confirmation of a high profile drone strike in Iraq.
  
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• Exchange-Related Tokens Dominate Crypto ROI Last Year

  03-01-2020 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  While most crypto assets suffered throughout 2019, Bitcoin, and a handful of other altcoins – almost entirely comprised of exchange-related tokens – offered crypto investors the best ROI in 2019.
  Binance Coin, Huobi Token, and OKB Top Crypto’s Best Return in 2019
  The crypto industry is a fast-moving, ever-changing industry that is driven by wild speculation and hype.
  What crypto tokens dominate the market is also always changing, depending on the global regulatory climate, the
  
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• Bitmain Co-Founder Initiates Legal Fight to Return to Control Over Company

  03-01-2020 17:57 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Forced out Bitmain co-founder Micree Zhan Ketuan has initiated a legal case to regain his position
  
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• Stanford Prof Darrell Duffie on Our Big Stablecoin Future

  03-01-2020 17:35
  
  A distinguished Stanford professor breaks down the year in stablecoins: Libra, Tether and Central Bank Digital Currencies, like China's.
  
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• Bitcoin Back Above $7K as a Higher Low Can Spark an Explosive Move

  03-01-2020 17:34 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Big bounce by Bitcoin back across $7K gives more hope for the bulls
  
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• Number of Blockchain Companies in Israel Grew by Over 30% in 2019

  03-01-2020 17:27 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Israel registered 30% growth in the number of blockchain companies operating in the country, in 2019
  
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• Are Iranians Buying Bitcoin At Premium In Anticipation of War?

  03-01-2020 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Last night, news broke that the United States military completed an overnight drone-based airstrike at the Baghdad airport that killed one of Iran’s top officials, and shortly after Bitcoin spiked by 5%.
  Fears that retaliation for the assassination could fuel a war between Iran and the US, have caused the prices of certain assets to move, including oil and crypto, suggesting that investors may be preparing for the worst in the days ahead.
  United States Targets Iranian General in Overnight
  
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• Litecoin Foundation Ties with BitGo for Custody Needs

  03-01-2020 13:39
  
  BitGo’s wallets are secured with insurance coverage of up to $100 million.
  
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• US Citizen Indicted for Narcotics Distribution in Exchange for Bitcoin

  03-01-2020 13:14 via cointelegraph.com
  
  U.S. citizen Joanna De Alba allegedly promoted and sold narcotics for Bitcoin
  
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• Eerily Accurate Analyst Expects Bitcoin to Hit $25,000; Here’s Why

  03-01-2020 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  After Bitcoin briefly breached $20,000 in December of 2017, the cryptocurrency began a precipitous decline, with its price plummeting from the heights of five digits to $3,150 within 12 months’ time, representing an 80% decline.
  Related Reading: Capitulation In Crypto Market Hasn’t Occurred Yet, Data Shows
  Since the decline began, crypto investors across the board have been wondering when Bitcoin will find itself above $20,000 again, or more specifically, they’ve been wondering
  
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• Europe Central Bank Proposes ‘Unattractive’ Rates for Digital Currency

  03-01-2020 12:47 via cointelegraph.com
  
  ECB research suggests it would continue discouraging saving money if it issued digital currency
  
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• Telegram Refusing to Tell SEC How It Spent $1.7 Billion of ICO Cash

  03-01-2020 12:18 via cointelegraph.com
  
  SEC demands financial records of Telegram ICO
  
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• Crypto Fund Sues Faegre Baker for Legal Malpractice

  03-01-2020 12:14
  
  SEC issued a cease and desist order against the predecessor of the crypto fund.
  
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• How Could Political Change & Unrest Affect Crypto in 2020?

  03-01-2020 12:03
  
  Brexit's on the books, impeachment's in the air, and political unrest is afoot around the globe. What's ahead for crypto?
  
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• Bitcoin Can Hit $50K in 2020 ‘Very Easily’ — Nexo CEO Tells Bloomberg

  03-01-2020 11:52 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin has hit $7,300 once more as geopolitical tensions swell, and could go on to $50,000 this year, says Anton Trenchev
  
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• SEC Considering to Distribute $1.4 Million to PlexCoin Victims

  03-01-2020 10:23
  
  The agency settled its charges with the company and its founders against $7 million.
  
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• Binance Debuts Euro Pairs as CZ Says 180 Fiat Currencies Set for 2020

  03-01-2020 10:06 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Binance CEO pledges to “bring crypto to the masses” as euro trading goes live on the main platform
  
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• Pantera Partner Paul Veradittakit’s Crypto Predictions for 2020

  03-01-2020 10:00
  
  And a look-back at how his 2019 predictions fared.
  
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• BTC Halving Impact? Bitmain Planning to Sack 50% of Its Staff

  03-01-2020 09:09
  
  The decision is to be finalized in its annual meeting scheduled for January 17.
  
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• Bitcoin and Oil Rally as US Kills Iran’s Top General in Air Strike

  03-01-2020 09:02 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin bounced strongly near the $6,800 support to reclaim yesterday’s losses and attempt a rally above $7.3K
  
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• Why Is The XRP Army so Riled at Ripple Crypto Token Movements?

  03-01-2020 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  It does not take much to instigate a tweet war among the crypto community these days. Token prices are rock bottom and many of the top assets, including Ripple’s XRP, just keep dumping.
  Ripple Moves Another $200 Million
  San Francisco based fintech firm Ripple started off the year with another questionable token movement. A further 200 million XRP were transferred from the Ripple Escrow wallet to Ripple according to the ‘whale alert’ account.
  A further alert suggested that the c
  
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• Cryptocurrency Question On IRS Schedule 1: ‘Send’ Category - Forbes

  03-01-2020 09:00 via forbes.com
  
  Cryptocurrency Question On IRS Schedule 1: ‘Send’ Category  Forbes
  
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• $30m in Ethereum Entered Huobi in 7 Days: Why It Is Bad for ETH Prices

  03-01-2020 08:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum is not having the greatest start to 2020. Prices are dumping again from levels which are already at rock bottom as more ETH gets liquidated on exchanges.
  Ethereum Keeps Dumping
  Since New Year’s day ETH has dumped over 5% and the rout has continued for the third day of the month. Support at $130 has turned resistance as the world’s number two slid back to $125 a couple of hours ago according to Tradingview.com.Yesterday’s Muir Glacier upgrade has done nothing for Ethere
  
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• Telegram Refuses to Share ICO Financials with the SEC

  03-01-2020 07:36
  
  The regulator sued the company for selling unregistered securities.
  
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• Bitcoin Just Reversed And Its Likely Heading $7,400

  03-01-2020 06:48 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin started a strong upward move from the $6,880 support area against the US Dollar.
  The price is reversing losses and it is now well above $7,100.
  There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $7,120 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The current technical structure suggests reversal signs towards the $7,500 resistance area.Bitcoin price is climbing with a bullish angle above $7,000 against the US Dollar. BTC is likely to accelerate high
  
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• Twitter Erupts As Bitcoin Price Rockets 6% Higher, Reclaims $7,200

  03-01-2020 06:05 via newsbtc.com
  
  Wow. After plunging by 3.5% to $6,850, Bitcoin (BTC) mounted a strong comeback over recent minutes. TradingView indicates that over the past hour, the cryptocurrency has surged some $400, or 6%, tapping $7,250 before retreating to $7,200, which is where the price of Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize now.According to cryptocurrency research and data firm Skew Markets, at least $16 million worth of short positions on BitMEX were liquidated in this massive surge higher.
  What Happened With Bitcoin?
  
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• Bitcoin & Crypto Market Facing Hurdles: BNB, BCH, LTC, EOS Analysis

  03-01-2020 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The total crypto market cap is declining and struggling near the $178.0B support.
  Bitcoin price was down around 3%, but it is now recovering above $7,000.
  Litecoin (LTC) price declined more than 5% and it is now trading below $40.00.
  BCH price failed to stay above the $200 support and it is extending losses below $195.
  EOS price is down 5% and it even broke the $2.500 support area.
  Binance coin (BNB) is likely to revisit the key $13.00 support area.Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market cap are gai
  
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