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• The New SEC Proposal Could Actually Hinder Crypto: Here’s Why

  06-02-2020 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Earlier today, a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed a proposal that would allow some blockchain startups exemption from current securities regulations. The regulatory change would give crypto asset companies a three year period in which they could prove themselves sufficiently decentralised to pass a Howey test.
  Many crypto industry observers have greeted the proposal with optimism. However, some believe it threatens to unleash another wave of ICO mania that
  
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• ‘95% Confidence’: Ethereum Developers Pencil In July 2020 for Eth 2.0 Launch

  06-02-2020 23:15
  
  Ethereum’s next system-wide upgrade, Eth 2.0, won’t launch in Q2 2020 as expected, but researchers remain confident the initial network parameters will deploy in 2020. Anything less would be considered a “failure,” they said.
  
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• TradeLens Agreement Pending Decision by FMC

  06-02-2020 23:00 via crypto-news.net
  
  The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is making a decision on the official approval of the TradeLens platform, as stipulated by an agreement made between IBM and Maersk and the participating parties i.e. cargo transport companies.
  Starting on January 11th, 2020, the Agreement is passed into the public domain and comments are accepted until the 23rd of January the same month. The FMC has to make a decision by the 6th of February.
  The U.S. Shipping Act of 1984 is a big and established part of cargo
  
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• Bitcoin Price Targets $10K as BitMex Open Interest Soars to $1.5B

  06-02-2020 22:45 via cointelegraph.com
  
  New record highs in Open Interest at numerous exchanges shows investors are feeling exceptionally bullish about Bitcoin’s future valuation
  
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• What are the benefits of cryptocurrency? - Fox Business

  06-02-2020 22:25 via foxbusiness.com
  
  What are the benefits of cryptocurrency?  Fox Business
  
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• US Navy Bets $9.5M on Blockchain to Keep Messaging Secret

  06-02-2020 22:23 via cointelegraph.com
  
  A U.S. Naval research group has given blockchain software startup Simba Chain $9.5 million to install a secure messaging platform
  
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• Warren Buffett Has Highly Anticipated Meeting With Cryptocurrency Advocate - Investor's Business Daily

  06-02-2020 22:02 via investors.com
  Warren Buffett Has Highly Anticipated Meeting With Cryptocurrency Advocate  Investor's Business Daily
  
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• Ethereum’s “Bullish Wave” May Turn Parabolic Once This Technical Event Occurs

  06-02-2020 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum (ETH) incurred a significant amount of momentum yesterday that allowed it to fly past the $200 level, with this momentum extending significantly as the crypto continues climbing higher today.
  This “bullish wave” may not slow down anytime soon, as ETH is still trading relatively far below its next key resistance level.
  If this ongoing rally extends further, the crypto could soon also form an incredibly bullish technical formation that leads its ongoing rally to turn into an e
  
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• Is cryptocurrency payroll legal? - MultiBriefs Exclusive

  06-02-2020 21:34 via exclusive.multibriefs.com
  
  Is cryptocurrency payroll legal?  MultiBriefs Exclusive
  
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• DLT Goes Viral as Live Coronavirus Tracking Spreads to the Blockchain

  06-02-2020 21:21 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Distributed Ledger Technology powers a new visualization tool to track the coronavirus
  
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• Bakkt's Bitcoin Payment App on Horizon, Loyalty Platform Buyout | Cryptocurrency News - Crypto Briefing

  06-02-2020 21:10 via cryptobriefing.com
  
  Bakkt's Bitcoin Payment App on Horizon, Loyalty Platform Buyout | Cryptocurrency News  Crypto Briefing
  
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• Guide to Cryptocurrency Liquidity: Understanding Liquidity - Crypto Daily

  06-02-2020 21:01 via cryptodaily.co.uk
  
  Guide to Cryptocurrency Liquidity: Understanding Liquidity  Crypto Daily
  
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• The Federal Reserve Has Its ‘Come to Satoshi’ Moment

  06-02-2020 21:00
  
  Shifting a stance of mostly ignoring CBDCs, a Federal Reserve governor says the Fed is now actively studying the possibility of a US digital currency.
  
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• Does TRON’s 14% Pump After Justin Sun-Buffet Lunch Show Crypto Market’s Immaturity?

  06-02-2020 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The long-awaited lunch date between TRON founder Justin Sun and billionaire investor Warren Buffet has just taken place. Upon the news breaking, the price of the TRON network’s native crypto asset TRX took off upwards violently.
  Although Sun claims TRON’s speed impressed Buffet, does such an event warrant the clear market enthusiasm? After all, Sun paid for his time with the legendary investor and we are yet to hear from the latter with regards a second date.
  TRX Surges as Crypto Fou
  
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• Catalonia Is Moving to Achieve Digital Independence Using Blockchain

  06-02-2020 21:00
  
  Catalonia is exploring digital identity and hopes to leapfrog its way into try digital sovereignty.
  
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• How Blockchain Will Track Taxes (and Tax Cheats)

  06-02-2020 20:59
  
  The chairman of the Global Blockchain Business Council is working with others on a way to add transparency and openness to taxes.
  
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• Don’t Forget About Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin At Tax Time - Forbes

  06-02-2020 20:47 via forbes.com
  
  Don’t Forget About Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin At Tax Time  Forbes
  
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• Open Positions in Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Jump to Record Highs

  06-02-2020 20:45
  
  While bitcoin hit fresh three-month highs on Wednesday, open interest in monthly bitcoin futures on the Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) Bakkt platform jumped to record highs.
  
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• French Food Company Looks to IBM’s Blockchain Network for Better Sourcing

  06-02-2020 20:14 via cointelegraph.com
  
  French egg and oil producer, the Avril Group, has joined IBM Food Trust to improve product supply chains
  
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• Michael Jordan of Crypto Trading Scams MLB Players Out of Millions

  06-02-2020 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  A new court filing reveals that the self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of crypto trading has been charged with scamming over 100 investors out of $7.5 million.
  The investors include former professional MLB players, raising the stakes and bringing additional public attention to the case.
  Crypto Trading Ponzi Scheme Scams Investors Out of $7.5 Million
  When you hear the name Michael Jordan, although the iconic NBA Hall of Famer had a short stint in the Minor Leagues following retiring from his basketba
  
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  06-02-2020 19:10
  
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• SEC’s Cryptomom Proposes Safe Harbor Framework for Token Projects

  06-02-2020 19:09 via cointelegraph.com
  
  U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposes to grant decentralized token projects a three-year grace period
  
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• Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 6, 2020

  06-02-2020 18:00
  
  With bitcoin headed back up towards $10,000, Markets Daily is back with a quick, time saving bitcoin-focused news roundup.
  
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• Altcoins Break Out Against Bitcoin After Six Months Of Sideways

  06-02-2020 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The crypto market is currently the most explosive its been since the 2017 crypto bubble, with Bitcoin and individual altcoins smashing through downtrend resistance and going on insane rallies.
  Altcoins have also broken out against Bitcoin after six full months of sideways trading, suggesting that an alt season is on the horizon.
  Altcoins Finally Break Out of Six Month Sideways Trading Range
  Bitcoin’s meteoric rise took the world by storm and caused a frenzy of buying not only Bitcoin but o
  
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• How Blockchain is Changing the Fortune of Online Gambling

  06-02-2020 17:22 via newsbtc.com
  
  The age of the internet was a game-changer for the gambling industry. It enabled anyone with an internet connection to play their favorite casino games or engage in sports better from anywhere. Now, despite being heavily regulated in many countries, the online gambling sector is growing at an impressive rate. According to a report from market research firm Mordor Intelligence, the industry can expect further growth of 8.77% CAGR between now and 2020.
  However, despite this optimistic projection,
  
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• Australia to Release National Blockchain Roadmap After Year of Preparation

  06-02-2020 17:08 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Australian government is releasing its national blockchain strategy on Friday, Feb. 7
  
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• SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Proposes 3-Year Safe Harbor Period for Crypto Token Sales

  06-02-2020 17:00
  
  SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has unveiled her proposal to create a safe harbor for crypto startups, allowing them three years to build out their networks before having to address federal securities laws.
  
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• Blockstack’s New Consensus Mechanism Creates New Use Case for Bitcoin

  06-02-2020 17:00
  
  Blockstack is rolling out a consensus mechanism that presents a fresh use case for the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
  
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• Blockstack Nodes Will Be Paid in BTC – Not STX – to Secure the Network

  06-02-2020 17:00
  
  Blockstack is rolling out a new consensus mechanism that presents a fresh use case for the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
  
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• Bitcoin Just Formed a Golden Cross, Restoring Faith in A Crypto Bull Run

  06-02-2020 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The bullish Bitcoin rally of 2020 has helped push the leading crypto asset out of a six-month downtrend and two-year-long bear market.
  The buying pressure from FOMOing crypto investors just caused a golden cross to occur on price charts, which could very well signal the start of a new uptrend that could take Bitcoin to a new all-time high.
  Bitcoin Forms Golden Cross, Is The Next Crypto Market Bull Run Brewing?
  Since the start of 2020, Bitcoin is up over 40% on the year, making it among the top-p
  
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• Crypto Researcher Hasu Flags Attack That Could Bring ‘Purge’-Style Mayhem to Bitcoin

  06-02-2020 16:30
  
  Like the dystopia of the "Purge" movies, a newly uncovered potential attack on bitcoin would permit users to rob each other for a short period of time.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Faces Brutal Rejection Above $9,800

  06-02-2020 16:27 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin price has been smashing through each overhead resistance level with relative ease throughout this entire 2020 rally thus far.
  However, the latest push above $9,800 was met with a powerful rejection that sent Bitcoin price back over $200 in a matter of minutes. Could this be the first sign of a reversal?
  Bitcoin Price Fails to Breach $9,800 on First Attempt, What Happens Next?
  Bitcoin price has rallied well over 50% from lows set back in December 2019 around $6,400. After six months of a
  
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• Crypto Market Could Be Due For a 2-Year Bull Run, Says Top Analyst

  06-02-2020 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  A recent rally across all the major crypto assets is hinting the beginning of what could be an overlong bull cycle, says Satoshi Flipper.
  The top crypto analyst asserted in a tweet published on Thursday that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may stay in an uptrend for the next years. He explained that bull runs in the crypto market typically last longer than bearish phases, and top cryptocurrencies just need to break above certain resistances to indicate the beginning of an upside rally.
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• Zoom’s CIO Sees a Rise in the Decentralized Workforce

  06-02-2020 15:30
  
  The future of work is decentralized. Zoom, with its centralized app, is leading the charge, says CIO Harry Moseley.
  
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• Bitcoin ‘Best Bet’ in Crypto, XRP Will ‘Underperform’ — Mike Novogratz

  06-02-2020 15:17 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Novogratz stops short of endorsing XRP investment but says he “hopes” it succeeds on the market
  
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• ICE CEO: New Acquisition Opens Trillion-Dollar Market for Bakkt

  06-02-2020 15:15
  
  Bakkt's pending acquisition of Bridge2 Solutions, a loyalty program marketplace, will "expand Bakkt's presence across an asset class that today spans over $1 trillion in value," says its parent firm ICE's CEO Jeffrey Sprecher.
  
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• ICE CEO Envisions Bakkt’s Consumer App as Loyalty Point Marketplace

  06-02-2020 15:15
  
  Bakkt’s acquisition of a loyalty rewards company will “expand Bakkt’s presence across an asset class that today spans over $1 trillion in value,” its parent company’s CEO said Thursday. Speaking during Intercontinental Exchange’s Q4 earnings call Thursday, Jeffrey Sprecher said the company’s pending acquisition of Bridge2 Solutions which will ultimately be acquired by the bitcoin […]
  
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• Bitcoin and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals | Cryptocurrency News - Crypto Briefing

  06-02-2020 15:06 via cryptobriefing.com
  
  Bitcoin and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals | Cryptocurrency News  Crypto Briefing
  
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• Tron Founder Justin Sun Finally Met With Warren Buffett for Charity Lunch

  06-02-2020 15:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Justin Sun has finally had a charity lunch with Berkshire Hathaway chairman and billionaire Warren Buffett after a series of delays
  
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• Cryptocurrency Market Update: Bitcoin bulls aim at $10,000; Ethereum stages an impressive rally - FXStreet

  06-02-2020 15:00 via fxstreet.com
  Cryptocurrency Market Update: Bitcoin bulls aim at $10,000; Ethereum stages an impressive rally  FXStreet
  
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• Bitcoin SV Soars but Thin Volume Hints Huge Crash Ahead

  06-02-2020 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin SV (BSV) was among the major gainers this week as a macro bullish move pumped all the leading Bitcoin rivals.
  The fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization swelled 14.88 percent since Wednesday’s open, establishing a week-to-date high of $311.27. The move uphill came after days of choppy price actions which, in turn, followed a huge pump-and-dump action past mid-January, as shown in the chart below.
  The BSV/USD price at best looks choppy | Source: TradingView.com, Coinb
  
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• Tron’s Justin Sun (Finally) Gets $4.5M Dinner With Warren Buffett

  06-02-2020 14:38
  
  Justin Sun finally had his $4.5 million charity dinner with Berkshire Hathaway chief Warren Buffett last month.
  
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• Phemex Cryptocurrency Derivative Exchange: What Makes it Special? - Bitcoin & Crypto Guide - Altcoin Buzz

  06-02-2020 13:54 via altcoinbuzz.io
  
  Phemex Cryptocurrency Derivative Exchange: What Makes it Special? - Bitcoin & Crypto Guide  Altcoin Buzz
  
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• UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations - Cointelegraph

  06-02-2020 13:49 via cointelegraph.com
  
  UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations  Cointelegraph
  
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• UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations

  06-02-2020 13:48 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist
  
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• Clear Raises $13 Million to Build Blockchain Solution for Telcos

  06-02-2020 13:43
  
  The investors of the company also partnered with it for pilots.
  
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• Japan To Release Cryptocurrency Proposal Friday To Counter China’s Digital Yuan - CryptoPotato

  06-02-2020 13:41 via cryptopotato.com
  
  Japan To Release Cryptocurrency Proposal Friday To Counter China’s Digital Yuan  CryptoPotato
  
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• Ex-IOTA Dev Threatens Foundation Director With Legal Action Over $8 Million

  06-02-2020 13:40 via cointelegraph.com
  
  A former lead developer and co-founder of IOTA, Sergey Ivancheglo, threatened IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit over 25 million IOTA, worth nearly $8 million
  
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• ErisX Hires Capital Markets Veteran as Chief Risk Officer

  06-02-2020 13:32
  
  Vindhu Singh is the firm’s first chief risk officer, and will report to Head of Eris Clearing Liz James.
  
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• Uganda Targets Cryptocurrencies in Ponzi Scheme Crackdown

  06-02-2020 13:05 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Uganda wants to ban pyramid schemes, but cryptocurrencies may come under fire as well
  
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