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• U.S. Crypto ATM Network Helps to Promote Social Distancing

  01-04-2020 23:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin Depot, a sizable crypto ATM network, powers down several machines to decrease coronavirus spreading
  
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• FBI Arrests Russian Rapper For Crypto Money Laundering, Cites Damning Instagram

  01-04-2020 22:36 via cointelegraph.com
  
  FBI arrests Russian rapper, for money laundering, citing his Instagram pics with allegedly unearned cash and data from defunct crypto exchange BTC-e
  
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• Bitcoin Takes Tumble, Traders Fret Correlation and Next Month’s Halving

  01-04-2020 22:31
  Bitcoin had another down day. How long the cryptocurrency follows stocks, and whether next month’s halving juices its price, remain open questions.
  
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• Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Bullish Monthly Close Isn’t Enough to Thwart a Massive Selloff

  01-04-2020 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Following Bitcoin’s bout of consolidation within the mid-$6,000 region, the benchmark cryptocurrency has seen a slight decline that has led it down towards the support that has been established around $6,000.
  This decline today has come about against a backdrop of bearishness in the equities market, with virtually all of the benchmark indices seeing some notable losses.
  Analysts believe that this could create a downwards tailwind that also leads BTC to decline, which could invalidate all o
  
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• Blockstack Wins Patent for Its Dapp Single Sign-on Product

  01-04-2020 22:00
  
  The U.S. patent office has granted Blockstack intellectual property rights around its single sign-on service for dapps.
  
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• Shopping With Cryptocurrency in Global Online-stores Has Become a Reality - PRNewswire

  01-04-2020 21:42 via prnewswire.com
  
  Shopping With Cryptocurrency in Global Online-stores Has Become a Reality  PRNewswire
  
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• Price Analysis April 1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XTZ, LEO

  01-04-2020 21:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  While the bears have defended the 20-day EMA aggressively, Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies might witness a minor correction in the next few days
  
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• Nigeria Becomes Eighth African Nation to Welcome Bitcoin ATMs

  01-04-2020 21:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Despite having the largest Bitcoin trade volume in Africa, Nigeria is the eighth country in the continent to welcome a Bitcoin ATM
  
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• Is Litecoin Leading the Crypto Market Back Toward 2015 Prices?

  01-04-2020 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Litecoin is known for often being among the first altcoins to begin to see growth or decline after a period of sideways trading.
  Following the recent crash that shocked the crypto market, Litecoin has started to move once again and may be leading the market toward a devastating crash back to prices not traded at since 2015 – long before the epic bull run that put crypto on the map first began.
  Litecoin Leads the Path Toward Return to 2015 Prices
  Litecoin often leads the way. Which way that
  
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• How Coronavirus Is Accelerating the End of Globalism, Feat. Peter Zeihan

  01-04-2020 21:00
  
  The American-led global order has been unraveling for 30 years, and COVID-19 may be the blow that changes it once and for all.
  
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• A Crypto Venture Fund Bought the Most Tokens at MakerDAO’s Debt Auction

  01-04-2020 20:21 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Crypto venture fund Paradigm Capital won the winning bids in the MakerDAO debt auction, but the users remain uncompensated
  
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• Online Black Markets’ Bitcoin Revenues Take a Hit Amid Pandemic

  01-04-2020 20:00
  
  Customers spent fewer bitcoins at darknet markets over the last two months despite the slide in the cryptocurrency's price, according to data from blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis.
  
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• Bitcoin Closes Q1 With Historic Darth Maul Candle: Here’s What it Means

  01-04-2020 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin price had one of its most volatile months yet, resulting in a massive, $6,000 long “Darth Maul” candle on the three-month price chart.
  But what does this rare and explosive candlestick pattern typically indicate, and what could this mean for Bitcoin price in the future?
  First Quarter 2020 in Crypto Closes Out More Volatile Three Months Yet
  Last night at 8:00 PM Eastern, the monthly candle closed on Bitcoin price charts, and with it came the close of the first quarter of 2020
  
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• Can Hester Peirce’s Safe Harbor Proposal Save Cryptocurrency? Experts Weigh In - Forbes

  01-04-2020 19:45 via forbes.com
  
  Can Hester Peirce’s Safe Harbor Proposal Save Cryptocurrency? Experts Weigh In  Forbes
  
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• Judge Denies Telegram’s Request to Issue Gram Tokens to Non-US Investors

  01-04-2020 19:28
  
  A federal judge denied Telegram's request to issue Gram tokens to non-U.S. investors.
  
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• Details You Should Know About Cryptocurrency Brokers - The Merkle Hash

  01-04-2020 19:03 via themerkle.com
  
  Details You Should Know About Cryptocurrency Brokers  The Merkle Hash
  
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• Ethereum Could See Sharp Rally to $170 if it Posts This Insanely Bullish Breakout Pattern

  01-04-2020 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum and the aggregated cryptocurrency market has seen a slight selloff overnight that was catalyzed by Bitcoin’s decline to the lower $6,000 region. This plunge has not impacted ETH in the same way it has other altcoins, as the crypto is currently significantly outperforming the market.
  One analyst is now noting that there are a few key technical factors that he is closely watching for insight into where Ethereum will trend next, with the crypto offering some conflicting signals.
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• Bitfury Latest to Donate Crypto Mining Power to Coronavirus Research

  01-04-2020 19:00
  
  Bitfury has dedicated its GPU miners to the Folding@home project, which is studying the novel coronavirus in hopes of developing a vaccine.
  
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• As Crypto Prices Reeled in Q1, These Coins Stood Out

  01-04-2020 18:35
  
  While bitcoin and the broader crypto market fell during Q1 amid a global crisis, a few coins outperformed. Here are a few notable winners and losers.
  
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• Celo to Issue At Least $15.7 Mln in Community Grants During 2020

  01-04-2020 18:34 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Cointelegraph spoke to Celo to find out what they look for in grant applicants and the network’s plans for 2020
  
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• Cryptocurrency in Focus: It's a 'Brave' New World for Binance, BAT - TheStreet

  01-04-2020 18:14 via thestreet.com
  
  Cryptocurrency in Focus: It's a 'Brave' New World for Binance, BAT  TheStreet
  
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• XRP May Explode After Major Buy Signal Triggers on Monthly Price Charts

  01-04-2020 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  After months of consecutive decline and downtrend, XRP may be finally ready to stage a full recovery.
  The third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has triggered a very important and accurate buy signal on monthly timeframes – the first time the signal has appeared throughout the entirety of the bear market thus far.
  XRP Monthly Price Chart Triggers TD 9 Buy Signal
  XRP, the altcoin known commonly as Ripple, has maintained its third-most rank in the cryptocurrency market, even despite the
  
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• Coinbase Pumps $1.1M USDC Into DeFi Sites Uniswap and PoolTogether

  01-04-2020 18:00
  
  Coinbase is putting its digital dollars where the traction is.  Announced Wednesday, Coinbase has deposited $1.1 million in USDC stablecoins into the pools powering two of the most popular decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Ethereum: Uniswap and PoolTogether. The investment comes via the USDC Bootstrap Fund, which the company launched in September 2019. “With USDC, […]
  
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• Bitcoin News Roundup for April 1, 2020

  01-04-2020 18:00
  
  A new mesh network runs on crypto and the Bitcoin markets might not hit $20K. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Fills $6.6K CME Gap as Technical Metrics Flip Bullish

  01-04-2020 17:38 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin sees rejection at $6,600 but monitor eyes strong fundamentals for sentiment change
  
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• Fed’s Quantitative Easing Strategy Holds Long-Term Benefits for Crypto

  01-04-2020 17:29 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The economic crisis may lead to a more decentralized world, in which blockchain technology can thrive, says Zetlin-Jones. Does the ongoing QE impact the crypto industry?
  
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• PrimeBit Review – Unlimited Profit Potential by Trading Cryptocurrency Contracts - The Merkle Hash

  01-04-2020 17:20 via themerkle.com
  
  PrimeBit Review – Unlimited Profit Potential by Trading Cryptocurrency Contracts  The Merkle Hash
  
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• Binance Crypto Exchange Is Launching Its First Bitcoin Mining Pool

  01-04-2020 17:16
  
  Binance has been offering "generous" referral bonuses for its new crypto mining pool.
  
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• Amended Ripple Class-Action Covers Possibility XRP Is Not a Security

  01-04-2020 17:05 via cointelegraph.com
  
  XRP investors have amended a class action lawsuit against Ripple to cater for an outcome where the token is ruled to not be a security
  
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• BTSE Unveils Crypto Debit Card with Fiat Support

  01-04-2020 17:02
  
  The exchange will charge a monthly membership fee of $9.99.
  
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• AT&T Files for Dismissal in $24M Phone Hack Case, Claims Crypto Exec Didn’t Read Terms

  01-04-2020 17:00
  
  Terpin claims he lost $24 million in crypto due to AT&T's negligence. The firm says he didn't read the company's policy documents.
  
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• AT&T Files for Dismissal in $24M Phone Hack Case, Claims Crypto Exec Didn’t Read T&Cs

  01-04-2020 17:00
  
  Terpin claims he lost $24 million in crypto due to AT&T's negligence. The firm says he didn't read the company's policy documents.
  
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• Bitcoin Ends Q1 Down 10%, Cryptocurrency Holders Expect Returns in Q2 - Coin Idol

  01-04-2020 16:32 via coinidol.com
  
  Bitcoin Ends Q1 Down 10%, Cryptocurrency Holders Expect Returns in Q2  Coin Idol
  
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• Global Cryptocurrency Market Projected to Grow with a CAGR of 32% Over the Period, 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Galveston County Daily News

  01-04-2020 16:26 via galvnews.com
  Global Cryptocurrency Market Projected to Grow with a CAGR of 32% Over the Period, 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Galveston County Daily News
  
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• Thousands of Microsoft Servers Infected By Crypto-Mining Botnet Since 2018, Says Report

  01-04-2020 16:05
  
  The attackers have apparently been targeting Microsoft SQL database servers to mine cryptocurrency for two years.
  
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• How Financial Models Could Move Bitcoin’s Price After the Halving

  01-04-2020 16:00
  
  If history is a guide, financial models forecasting the post-halving bitcoin price are just as likely to shape the future as predict it.
  
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• Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator Director on What DLT Startups Need to Succeed

  01-04-2020 15:27 via cointelegraph.com
  
  In an interview with Cointelegraph, the director of UC Berkeley’s blockchain incubator shared her advice for early stage DLT companies
  
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• What is a cryptocurrency exchange? - KnowTechie

  01-04-2020 15:23 via knowtechie.com
  
  What is a cryptocurrency exchange?  KnowTechie
  
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• Kylian Mbappe caught up in cryptocurrency scam as cops investigate use of his image without permission on - The Sun

  01-04-2020 15:19 via thesun.co.uk
  
  Kylian Mbappe caught up in cryptocurrency scam as cops investigate use of his image without permission on  The Sun
  
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• Fintech Experts Share Tips for Remote Work During Coronavirus Quarantine

  01-04-2020 15:13
  
  Much of the fintech industry was already working online prior to the outbreak of Covd-19. Still, there have been new challenges.
  
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• Cannabis Shops Are Using Zap’s Lightning App During Coronavirus Cash Crunch

  01-04-2020 15:00
  
  The Lightning Network startup now offers fiat-friendly bitcoin payment tools. Cannabis dispensaries in Colorado are an early proving ground.
  
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• AAX Exchange to Bridge Cryptocurrency and Traditional Financial Markets - CryptoGlobe

  01-04-2020 15:00 via cryptoglobe.com
  
  AAX Exchange to Bridge Cryptocurrency and Traditional Financial Markets  CryptoGlobe
  
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• Zero Interest Rates Could Hamper the Stablecoin Business

  01-04-2020 14:53
  
  Negative interest rates will force stablecoins to look at their fee structures and cut costs. Only the fittest will survive, says our columnist.
  
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• Three Key Reasons Why Bitcoin Could Plunge Below $5,000 in April

  01-04-2020 14:40 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin prices plunged sharply over the first three months of the year as concerns about the global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy grew.
  The benchmark cryptocurrency closed the year’s first quarter at a 10.53 percent loss, trading at circa $6,424 on Coinbase as the marked headed into April session. At its lowest, bitcoin was changing hands for a mere $3,858 per token. But its sharp rebound from there led prices up by as much as $6,090.
  BTCUSD in a giant downtrend cycle
  
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• Russia Confirms Completion of Cryptocurrency Bill; Adoption Delayed Due to Coronavirus - TWJ News

  01-04-2020 14:33 via tronweekly.com
  
  Russia Confirms Completion of Cryptocurrency Bill; Adoption Delayed Due to Coronavirus  TWJ News
  
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• HIVE Blockchain to Double Bitcoin Mining Capacity Through $2.8M Share Deal

  01-04-2020 14:20
  
  HIVE shares have increased 10 percent since the deal to acquire a bitcoin mining farm in Canada became public.
  
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• Cardano's Byron Reboot Goes Live, Paving Way to Shelley Mainnet

  01-04-2020 14:16 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Cardano’s reboot involves a series of updates to major components of the Cardano network, including its node, explorer and wallet
  
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• AT&T Seeks Dismissal of $200M in Damages for 2018 SIM-Swap Attack

  01-04-2020 13:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The hacking victim, Michael Terpin, alleges that AT&T was aware of SIM-swapping attacks targeting its customers but did not act to prevent them
  
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• Huobi Wallet Taps Cred to Offer Crypto Lending Services

  01-04-2020 13:01
  
  There will be no lower limit on the wallet for these services.
  
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• Bitcoin Codebase Preserved for 1,000 Years in Archive Under Arctic Ice

  01-04-2020 12:50 via cointelegraph.com
  
  GitHub is to archive the Bitcoin codebase and store it under the Arctic permafrost for 1,000 years
  
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