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• Better Business Bureau: Crypto Scams Are The Second Riskiest in North America

  10-03-2020 23:17 via cointelegraph.com
  
  A US-based trust-gauging company claims that cryptocurrency scams represented a sharp increase during 2019
  
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• Europe’s New AML Rules Made Crypto More Attractive to Institutions, Says Boerse Stuttgart Exec

  10-03-2020 23:00
  
  Europe's fifth anti-money laundering directive seems to have increased institutional interest in crypto, says Ulli Spankowski, Boerse Stuttgart's chief digital officer.
  
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• Ethereum Could See a Violent 300% Parabolic Rally Once It Taps This Level

  10-03-2020 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum has seen a slight rebound today alongside Bitcoin and most other major altcoins, with ETH recapturing $200 following a period of intense selling pressure that led it to plummet as low as $190 yesterday.
  Its recent rebound, however, may prove to be fleeting, as the crypto is now on the cusp of once again plummeting below its key psychological support at $200.
  In the grand scale of things, this ongoing Ethereum selloff may actually prove to be bullish, as one prominent analyst is noting t
  
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• Huobi Releases New Mobile App for Crypto Trading

  10-03-2020 22:54 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Huobi Group is introducing an app for Android and iOS to trade cryptos
  
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• Federal Reserve Injects $168B, Greater Than Entire BTC Market Cap

  10-03-2020 22:50 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Fed adds $168 billion into the financial system, making Bitcoin’s market cap look small
  
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• Bitcoin’s Plunge Due to Traditional Markets Falling or PlusToken Dumping?

  10-03-2020 22:24 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Experts weigh in on Bitcoin’s falling price — is it due to traditional markets falling, or alleged PlusToken scamselling?
  
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• YouTube Continues Crypto Ban

  10-03-2020 22:15 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The YouTube crypto video bans are back as Ivan on Tech and The Moon are hit again
  
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• Bitcoin Appears to Enter “New Era” as Multi-Year Market Structure Grows Bearish

  10-03-2020 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin (BTC) has been able to post a notable rebound today that has allowed it to recoup some of its recent losses, with bulls stepping up and propelling the cryptocurrency back into the $8,000 region following its recent dip to lows of $7,700.
  This has led the aggregated cryptocurrency market to post some decent gains, with many major altcoins climbing 5% or more as analysts eye further short-term upside.
  In spite of some near-term bullishness, one top trader is noting that Bitcoin appears to
  
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• Payment Giant Alipay Steps Up Game to Expand Beyond Payments

  10-03-2020 21:58 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Payment giant Alipay looks to lure 44 million merchants to expand beyond payments
  
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• Here’s Another Surprising Reason Why Crypto Prices Fell – Derivatives

  10-03-2020 21:55
  
  The traditional markets' recent sell-off drove cryptocurrency prices down, but the way it did so was more complicated than even many of the most sophisticated players in crypto were able to grasp.
  
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• Global Blockchain IoT Market to Grow at a CAGR of 91.5% by 2026

  10-03-2020 21:36 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Research suggests that the market for blockchain in Internet-of-Things applications could witness a major boost by 2026
  
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• Japan's Financial Regulator Launches Global Blockchain Governance Initiative

  10-03-2020 21:32 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Blockchain Governance Initiate seeks to provide an open platform for dialogue between regulators and cryptocurrency stakeholders in Japan
  
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• Japan's Financial Regulator Launches Global Blockchain Governance Initiate

  10-03-2020 21:32 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Blockchain Governance Initiate seeks to provide an open platform for dialogue between regulators and cryptocurrency stakeholders in Japan
  
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• Bitcoiners in Europe Reflect on Economic Shocks as Coronavirus Spreads

  10-03-2020 21:25
  
  With assets from oil barrels to bitcoin being pulverized by the coronavirus slowdown, people worldwide are reevaluating their plans for crypto gatherings, especially in geographies where anti-COVID-19 measures are increasingly serious.  In Milan, Italy, which was officially placed in lockdown by the Italian government on Sunday, bitcoin entrepreneur and meetup organizer Mir Liponi is facing […]
  
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• Unibright to Pilot Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Trading in Germany

  10-03-2020 21:01 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Unibright will provide its technology to Wasserkraft Mittelrhein in the roll-out of its “power-buoy” project
  
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• Here’s Why Rising Sales at this Niche Bitcoin Company are ‘Bullish’ for BTC

  10-03-2020 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  A niche Bitcoin-only hardware wallet company has reported surging sales of late. CoinKite, the creator of the ColdCard wallet, just apparently had its best week of sales ever.
  The CEO of the company claims that the bumper sales are the result of organic interest in the product it offers, rather than any form of marketing campaign. This shows that growing numbers have either already or plan to hold an amount of Bitcoin worth protecting.
  Interest in Long-Term Bitcoin Security Increasing?
  The recen
  
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• Ivan on Tech Clashes With Richard Heart in Latest Cointelegraph Crypto Duel

  10-03-2020 20:28 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Ivan On Tech and Richard Heart face each other in Cointelegraph latest crypto duel
  
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• Ivan on Tech Clash With Richard Heart in Latest Cointelegraph Crypto Duel

  10-03-2020 20:28 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Ivan On Tech and Richard Heart face each other in Cointelegraph latest crypto duel
  
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• Bitcoin Price Below $8,000 Again — Will Bulls Buy the Dip This Time?

  10-03-2020 20:08 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin price rejected at $8,149 as global markets fell and the number of people infected with Coronavirus rose in Europe and the United States
  
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• Investor: Ethereum Is Poised To Replace Wall Street’s Archaic Back End

  10-03-2020 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum has been among the frontrunners in the crypto market in terms of year-to-date performance. The number two cryptocurrency rose over 100% at the start of the year, fueled by the rapid growth of the decentralized finance movement.
  The smart contract-based cryptocurrency is showing so much promise in the category, that one analyst believes that it will eventually replace Wall Street’s aging backend with its neutral settlement layer.
  ETH Kicks Off 2020 With Strong Rally Following DeFi
  
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• Crypto Fundraising and a Nothing-Is-Safe Haven

  10-03-2020 20:00
  
  An update on the safe haven narrative as bitcoin continues to move with equities plus a crypto startup fundraising roundup
  
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• Tax Tips for Cryptocurrency Investors - TheStreet

  10-03-2020 19:45 via thestreet.com
  
  Tax Tips for Cryptocurrency Investors  TheStreet
  
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• How the Steem Saga Exposes the Dangers of Staking Pools

  10-03-2020 19:44 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Justin Sun played by the rules of the system, maybe the problem lies within the system itself?
  
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• Brave’s BAT Rewards Can Now be Redeemed at Amazon, Apple and Netflix

  10-03-2020 19:39 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Brave partners with TAP Network. Now you can redeem BATs for rewards from 250,000 brands including Amazon, Apple and Netflix
  
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• The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is 'Dead on Arrival,' Washington Tells Sponsors - CoinDesk - Coindesk

  10-03-2020 19:36 via coindesk.com
  
  The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is 'Dead on Arrival,' Washington Tells Sponsors - CoinDesk  Coindesk
  
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• Forbes Report: World’s Top 10 Billionaires Lost $38B on Black Monday

  10-03-2020 19:35 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The world’s top 10 billionaires including Facebook CEO lost a combined $38 billion on Black Monday, according to Forbes
  
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• The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Washington Tells Sponsors

  10-03-2020 19:32
  
  The 'Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire' and Metal Pay CEO worked on an omnibus crypto regulatory bill introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ). This is what the industry thinks.
  
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• The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Washington DC Tells Sponsors

  10-03-2020 19:32
  
  The 'Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire' and Metal Pay CEO worked on an omnibus crypto regulatory bill introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ). This is what the industry thinks.
  
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• Exclusive: A Major French Bank Is Blocking Customers From Using Coinbase

  10-03-2020 19:01 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Initial reports suggest that French bank BNP Paribas has blocked customers from transferring funds to Coinbase
  
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• Indian Supreme Court Lifts Central Bank’s Cryptocurrency Ban

  10-03-2020 19:00 via crypto-news.net
  
  Up until this point in time, India’s stance towards the cryptocurrency market has been quite negative, due to a variety of discouraging statements and the digital currency trading ban. Now, recent reports indicate that the Indian Supreme Court has decided to lift the crypto trading ban imposed by the Reserve Bank of India in April 2018.
  Members of the Indian crypto community refer to this decision as a historical verdict, as financial institutions are now once again able to provide digital
  
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• Bithumb Taps Chainalysis for FATF-Grade Crypto Investigation Tool

  10-03-2020 19:00
  
  The Bithumb exchange is tapping investigative tools offered by Chainalysis just a week after South Korea voted for tough new laws around the space.
  
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• Bitcoin Option Volumes Hit Fresh Records, Bakkt Saw Zero Turnover

  10-03-2020 18:24
  
  Skew data also shows that Panama-based crypto platform Deribit continues to maintain its dominance in BTC options space.
  
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• Bitcoin Options Volume Sets Record as BTC Miners Hit Breakeven Cost

  10-03-2020 18:05 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin is now sitting at miner production cost as options volumes skyrocket to $200 million per day
  
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• This Is What a Productive Congressional Blockchain Hearing Looks Like

  10-03-2020 18:01
  
  For once, U.S. lawmakers had an informative conversation about blockchain technology without posturing.
  
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• Third Time’s a Charm: Has Bitcoin Bottomed At Miner Breakeven Again?

  10-03-2020 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Few factors influence Bitcoin price beyond simple speculation and supply and demand dynamics. However, the energy costs associated with mining each Bitcoin appear to have a strong impact on where and when the asset bottoms.
  The leading cryptocurrency by market cap bottomed when Bitcoin went below this key cost of production metric back in 2018, then bottomed once again when it fell below in late 2019. Bitcoin has just touched that “miner’s bottom” for a third time – could
  
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• Circle Releases USDC APIs for Crypto Mass Adoption

  10-03-2020 17:57 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Circle’s consolidation around USDC is finally bearing fruits as it releases APIs targeted for mass adoption
  
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• Tether Looks to Catch Up in DeFi With Aave Integration

  10-03-2020 17:48 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Tether is moving to provide an alternative to DeFi as it joins forces with Aave
  
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• Eastern Caribbean Stock Exchange to Trial Tokenized Security Offerings

  10-03-2020 17:41 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The digital asset trading platform will support BTC and ETH trading, and will be accessible to international investors
  
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• Bitcoin Rejected From $8,000, Are Bears in Complete Control Over Crypto?

  10-03-2020 17:33 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin has fallen to extreme lows this week, alongside the stock market. Fears over the coronavirus and a looming recession on the horizon have led to the year’s worst selloff.
  However, this morning, a relief rally appeared to be in sight for bulls, however, shortly after Bitcoin breached back above $8,000, it was swiftly swatted down by bears, putting Bitcoin at risk of even deeper lows.
  Bitcoin Can’t Hold $8,000 Just Weeks After Trading Above $10,000
  Bitcoin is struggling to stay
  
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• Libra Wanted a Currency, All We Need Are DeFi’s Open Payment Rails

  10-03-2020 17:30
  
  Rather than build an alternative currency like Libra, Facebook should concentrate on building new infrastructure, like the open systems in the ethereum-DeFi space, says ConsenSys's Lex Sokolin.
  
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• When the Going Gets Weird, CoinDesk Readers Look for These Safe Havens

  10-03-2020 17:02
  
  We asked CoinDesk readers where they're putting their money in this weird financial period. The answers were surprising.
  
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• How Fear and Greed in the Crypto Market Can Lead To Incredible Profit

  10-03-2020 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Crypto is a speculative asset class, driven by the emotional state of the investors that make up the market.
  Could the sentiment across this subset of investors actually be a lucrative buy and sell signal that can lead to incredible profits?
  Warren Buffett: Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy
  The Oracle of Omaha himself, legendary investor Warren Buffett, coined the popular quote and investment advice to be “fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”
  Buffett is
  
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• Bitcoin News Roundup for March 10, 2020

  10-03-2020 17:00
  
  Bitcoin price goes up along with traditional markets while hackers hack hackers. Welcome to CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
  
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• Crypto Exchange and Wallet Edge Taps Cred for Lending Services

  10-03-2020 16:19
  
  Edge clients can commit to a fixed term and receive monthly interest payments, with the option to rollover pledged assets.
  
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• After Supreme Court verdict on cryptocurrency, experts call for regulation - Business Standard

  10-03-2020 16:19 via business-standard.com
  
  After Supreme Court verdict on cryptocurrency, experts call for regulation  Business Standard
  
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• Blockchain.​Com Now Offers Crypto Lending Service to All Users

  10-03-2020 16:13 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Blockchain.​com now allows retail users to borrow Paxos Standard stablecoin against Bitcoin
  
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• Hester Peirce Says SEC Is a Partner to Crypto, as US States Chase Regulations

  10-03-2020 16:05 via cointelegraph.com
  
  SEC commissioner lends an olive branch to the crypto community
  
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• This USV-Backed Startup Has a Solution for Buying Information With Confidence

  10-03-2020 16:00
  
  Erasure is a smart contract on Ethereum for people to share information and to express confidence about that information by putting money behind it.
  
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• Bitcoin Options Saw Record Volume of $198M Amid Recent Price Drop

  10-03-2020 16:00
  
  Trading volume records in bitcoin’s options market were smashed on Monday as investors scrambled to hedge their positions amid the selloff.
  
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• Oil Market Shows Why Bitcoin Downtrend is Far From Over

  10-03-2020 15:58 via newsbtc.com
  
  Oil and Bitcoin rebounded in tandem after falling to record lows earlier this week.
  International benchmark Brent crude surged more than 11 percent to $37.13 per barrel after its most significant fall since the 1991 Gulf War on Monday. On the other hand, an entirely uncorrelated Bitcoin soared by a modest 2 percent to $8,093 after the New York morning bell.
  The assets’ retracement to the upside matched sentiments with equities. Markets in Europe and Asia staged a relief rally Tuesday, whil
  
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