New Zealand Makes Cryptocurrency Salary Payments LEGAL
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD), of New Zealand, has made it legal for its residents to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly.
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What is Cryptocurrency!
By definition, “A cryptocurrency (or crypto currency) is digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets. Cryptocurrency is a kind of digital currency, virtual currency or alternative currency.” Cryptocurrency and digital assets were created/birthed with the intention of being decentralized, however there are many cryptocurrencies that are not. The control of each cryptocurrency works through distributed ledger technology, via the blockchain, which serves as a public financial transaction database. The first ever released was Bitcoin, first released as open-source software in 2009. Since then, over 4,000 altcoin (alternative coin) variants of bitcoin have been created.
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UK Regulator Indicates Ripple’s XRP Is “Utility Token” and Mentions Bitcoin and Ethereum
Recently the United Kingdom has issued guidance indicating XRP has “non-security attributes,” according to Ripple.
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Walmart Seemingly Enters the Cryptocurrency/Digital Identity Platform + Stablecoin Realm
Walmart is the latest to join the new growing trend of the the establishment and use of digital identities, via attestations and already established consumer databases. Companies such as Mastercard, Bank of America, Facebook/”Libra”, Ontology, EOS, Cardano, Piiggy Bank, Coinbase, and more, all have functional products digital identity projects, or products that will be released soon.
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New SEC Job Listing/ Focuses on Running Bitcoin/XRP/Ethereum/Cryptocurrencies Nodes
The Securities and Exchange Commission seemingly try to legitimize the industry, their decisions sometimes seem to indicate otherwise. In a new post, the agency is looking to run full network nodes for multiple cryptocurrencies. Some interesting projects are on this list, although the bigger goal remains rather unclear.
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Dissecting Donald Trump’s Tweets on Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Crypto Assets, and Regulation
Here is a speculative translation of what Donald Trump’s could have meant if Twitter allowed more characters. A personal opinion and not financial advise.
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Fed Chairmain compares Bitcoin to Gold and says US is Behind on “Real-time Payments”
The Chairman of the USA Fed Reserve has said that a globally adopted cryptocurrency system could conceivably remove the need for reserve currencies.
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Top FALSE Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency Statements
As with any new area of investment, cryptocurrencies have prompted potential investors and analysts to ask many questions. In the past couple of years, digital currencies have experienced significant boosts in popularity, and there are persistent untruths, myths, and rumors about the space in general and about certain coins and tokens in particular. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the most common myths about digital currencies, and we’ll explore whether or not each contains some truth.
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US Lawmakers Call to Freeze Facebook’s Centralized Digital Identity/Blockchain/Cryptocurrency ‘Libra’ Project
U.S. lawmakers are formally calling on Facebook to cease all development of its Libra cryptocurrency in a new letter sent to executives at the social media giant. Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives wrote an open letter to Facebook Tuesday, calling on a moratorium to all libra development while the Financial Services Committee and…
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Nevada Looks Very Optimistic for Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Approving Various Blockchain Bills
Nevada passed regulatory sandbox legislation aimed at continuing and expanding blockchain investment and entrepreneurism in the state. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the “blockchain bills” on June 7 and 13.
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TD Ameritrade’s ErisX is Approved for Physically Settled Bitcoin (BTC) Futures
CFTC granted TD Ameritrade-backed ErisX a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license, under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). This approval allows the Eris Exchange to offer physically settled digital asset futures contracts. What exactly is so special about physically settling Bitcoin? They require the actual/physical use of Bitcoin, thus increasing its usage, and theoretically its price and scarcity.
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The Bitcoin (BTC) Halving and the Bullish Speculation Around it
the bitcoin halving is a much-anticipated event in which BTC block rewards are reduced by 50 percent. One halving happens every four years and increases Bitcoin (BTC) scarcity.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Crosses $12,800 Line and Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap Over $380 Billion
The past week has seen Bitcoin (BTC) and the top ranked cryptocurrencies engage in an intense crypto rally. Things have now shifted into overdrive the Bitcoin rally has taken Bitcoin past $12,800, breaking a mental barrier for many. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has also ballooned north of $380 billion.
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Bitcoin ETF Approved by CFTC for Retail and Institutional Investors
Small U.S. retail investors AND institutional investors, will soon be able to buy derivatives that pay out with Bitcoins (BTC).
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Facebook’s Crypto ‘Libra’ Unveiled for 2020 Giving Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency MAJOR Validation
Facebook unveiled its long-anticipated digital currency Libra on Today, marking the company’s biggest push into the payments industry yet. The currency won’t be publicly available until 2020, providing cryptocurrency enthusiasts with seemingly a small window of time to acquire certain assets before the normal market flow increases coin prices.
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Ripple (XRP) to Invest Up to $50 Million in MoneyGram
Ripple Inc., a startup behind the XRP cryptocurrency, agreed to invest up to $50 million in MoneyGram International Inc. in a deal that stands among the first of its kind where a crypto-based company invests in a major U.S. publicly listed firm.
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Facebook’s Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Backers Listed Revealed
Facebook has been quietly building out its cryptocurrency for over a year, and it looks like that time has been well spent, enlisting the support of some of the most prominent companies across payments, retail, and technology.
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American Multinational Conglomerate AT&T now Accepts Bitcoin/Cryptocurrencies
AT&T now accepts Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and this move makes the company the first of its kind to accept payments in cryptocurrencies.
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Microsoft to Launch Bitcoin Based Digital Identity on the Blockchain
Microsoft is launching one of the first decentralized digital identity/signature infrastructure implementation by a major tech company that is built directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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Crypto Prime Dealer SFOX Unveils FDIC-Insured Accounts
Cryptocurrency prime dealer SFOX is partnering with M.Y. Safra Bank of New York to offer traders and investors deposit accounts backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC).
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Bitcoin Accepted At Starbucks, Nordstrom, Whole Foods, Office Depot, Baskin Robbins, and More
some of the largest retailers in the United States such as, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Office Depot, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, Baskin Robbins, GameStop, Jamba Juice, Barnes and Noble and Amazon-owned Whole Foods, are now accepting cryptocurrency payments.
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Mortgages on the Ethereum Blockchain are Coming to New York and California
Fintech Startup Fluidity announced its plans to launch a project that will log mortgages onto the Blockchain network, via Ethereum.
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VISA Finalizes Earthport Deal to Enable Account to Account Transfers
Visa, the payments company, announced Wednesday (May 8) that it has acquired Earthport, a cross-border payment company catering to banks, money transfer services providers and businesses around the world.
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Fidelity to Begin Buying and Selling Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency For Investors in Weeks
A few weeks from now, the giant financial service provider Fidelity Investments will purchase and sell cryptocurrency to institutional investors, Bloomberg reports.
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Bitcoin Rises to $5,775 and the Drop Gold Campaign Gains Traction
Is it better to hoard gold or Bitcoin? The cryptocurrency company Grayscale is making the case for Bitcoin with an unprecedented multi-million dollar marketing campaign that includes a year of national TV commercials.
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Ethereum’s Transition to Proof-of-Stake Speculated for End of June
In a bi-weekly call between ethereum developers, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake said that code specifications for the first phase of ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake network were “on track” to be finalized by June 30.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Announces ‘General Availability’ of Amazon Managed Blockchain
The Amazon Web Services platform, which is the largest cloud computing service by market share, has made its Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) service generally available, the company announced.
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Charles Hoskinson Launches Enterprise Blockchain with Ethiopian Government
Cardano (ADA) is launching “Atala,” an enterprise blockchain framework that aims to provide financial services to billions living in African countries.
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Coil.com Launches Content Creator’s Web Monetization via XRP/USD and Potentially More
Coil, the San Francisco-based startup founded by former Ripple CTO Stefan Thomas, just opened the public beta on its blogging platform designed to help content creators earn XRP.
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New York Attorney General Suing Bitfinex/Tether (USDT) for Fraud
The New York State Attorney General (NYSAG) is reportedly building a case to sue cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, and stablecoin, Tether.
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Trademark filed by NIKE for “CRYPTOKICKS” Cryptocurrency Services, App, Coin, Products, and More
Footwear and sports apparel giant Nike secured a trademark for “CRYPTOKICKS” and alluded to its intent to pursue a wide array of blockchain-related services.On Apr. 19th Nike filed a trademark for the word mark “CRYPTOKICKS” with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for use in a wide array of cryptocurrency-related goods and services. The registration is currently live.
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Tron Casino DApp DooTron Disappears with Thousands of Investors Funds
A Tron gambling dApp called DooTron disappeared over the last week without a word of explanation. Shortly before its disappearance, DooTron had launched its second game, Shoot, which issued a second token.
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4 Potential Passive Income Options: Staking, Retailopolis, Brave Browser, Leveraging Cryptocurrency
Earning passive income in one of the sought after forms on income in the world. There is nothing like relaxing on a beach, playing video games, eating, and/or traveling and knowing you your bills are paid and you’re generating passive income that will allow you to continue to enjoy such a fortunate and fulfilling life.
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Nestlé & Carrefour to With IBM’s Blockchain and Stellar Lumens (XLM)
Swiss food giant, Nestlé, and supermarket chain, Carrefour, are collaborating with the intention of tracking a popular French instant product, mashed potatoes, across the supply chain. Both Nestlé and Carrefour are members of IBM’s Food Trust platform, an initiative to increase transparency in the food supply chain.
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Crypto Giant Coinbase Allows Users to Send Money/XRP for FREE Internationally
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is now offering cross-border payments service to enable customers to transfer funds using Ripple (XRP) and the stablecoin USDCoin (USDC).
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Stellar Lumens (XLM) is launching on Coinbase Pro
Support for XLM will be immediately available in Coinbase’s supported jurisdictions, with the exception of New York State. Additional jurisdictions may be added at a later date.
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California Bill Would Legalize Cryptocurrency for Tax Payments via Cannabis/Marijuana-Related Businesses
Lawmakers in the United States state of California have introduced a bill to allow cannabis-related business to pay fees and taxes in cryptocurrency stablecoins. The bill was introduced by the California State Assembly on Feb. 21.
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Coinbase Officially Adds XRP is to the Coinbase.com Platform
Coinbase releases support for XRP on Coinbase.com
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Cryptocurrency Giant Coinbase Adds XRP to CoinbasePro Platform
The blockchain cryptocurrency company Coinbase has announced they will be adding Ripple (XRP) to their Coinbase Pro platform.
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Samsung’s New Galaxy S10 Will Include Cryptocurrency Key Storage
The company confirmed that its new flagship smartphone Galaxy S10 features “a secure storage backed by hardware, which houses your private keys for blockchain-enabled mobile services.”
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Cryptocurrency: “Staking” Coins for Passive Gains/Dividends via “Proof-of-Stake”
Volatility coupled with one of the longest bear markets ever experienced thus far in the cryptocurrency space, require diligent long term thinking. “Staking” your cryptocurrency, which is similar to earning dividends or interest on your crypto investment(s)
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Google Enables Bitcoin Symbol on iOS Keyboard as the Cryptocurrency Market Surges
As the cryptocurrency market surges, Google’s iOS keyboard just added a new symbol, increasing the overall exposure potential of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency. Vitcoin is currently trading at $3,932.54 at the time of writing this article.
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J.P. Morgan Chase Will Launch Its Own USD Pegged Stable-Coin/Cryptocurrency
Jamie Dimon may have hated Bitcoin, however they have seemingly been interested in blockchain for quite some time. Now JPMorgan announcing that JP Morgan will be launching it’s own cryptocurrency/stable-coin, which will be backed by the U.S. dollar, on a 1:1 ratio.
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FDA Commissioner Suggests Blockchain use in New Supply Chain Pilot Program
The Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested the use of blockchain for an open pilot scheme for the pharmaceuticals industry.
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Major Philippines Bank “Union Bank” to Launch Two-Way Crypto ATMs
Major Philippines bank (Union Bank) is launching the country’s first two-way cryptocurrency ATM.
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Views on “Securities” by SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce Shines Light of Clarity
When the tokens are not being sold as investment contracts, however, they are not securities at all. Tokens sold for use in a functioning network, rather than as investment contracts, fall outside the definition of securities”..
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SWIFT CEO Announces They Will Integrate With Blockchain Consortium ‘R3’
Some of R3’s ecosystem consists of : Citibank, HSBC, Bank of America, Amazon Web Services, Barclays, Wells Fargo, USbancorp, SBI, Synchrony Financial, Microsoft, Huawei, Google Cloud, LG CNS, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and many more…
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Blockchain Firm SBI Holdings & R3 Officially Announce Joint Venture
Japanese financial services company SBI Holdings has officially announced a joint agreement with the United States blockchain consortium R3
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TronLink Google Chrome Extension: How to Install?
Here is a simply explanation of how you can easily install the Tronlink wallet extension on your computer’s google chrome browser. You can then use DApps like “Bankroll Credits” and such.
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TurboTax Integrates with Cryptocurrency Giant Coinbase for US Tax Filers
Coinbase customers who need to file taxes in the U.S. this year can get a boost from TurboTax, the tax-filing software offered by Intuit Consumer Tax Group.
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PayPal/XOOM, XRP, and Instant Payments via Cryptocurrency
PayPal states that they are going to utilize Ripples Technology: HyperWallet and Xoom. HyperWallet (a paypal service) has teamed up with Earthport to enhance Cross-Border payment services.
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Universities Continue Offering Blockchain Courses in 2019
Blockchain is a disruptive technology that’s poised to change the world and have a major impact on a number of industries in the coming years. Given the interest from potential employers and students alike, some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world are indeed offering blockchain/cryptocurrency courses and, in some cases, even degrees.
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BitTorrent Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency Using the Tron (TRX) Network
BitTorrent, which pioneered peer-to-peer technology for sharing files on the internet, is creating its own cryptocurrency using the Tron protocol.
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Nasdaq-Powered Exchange Tokenizing Stock Trading to Launch
Digital trading platform DX Exchange will begin offering tokenized stocks on the Ethereum blockchain next week, via Nasdaq’sFinancial Information exchange (FIX) protocol
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Gaming Giant Fortnite Allows Users to use Monero Cryptocurrency in their Merchandise Store
the very popular Fortnite online video game, has recently launched a merchandise store for it that accepts cryptocurrency payments, but only in the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero (XMR).
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‘Proof of Keys’ Event Promotes Healthy User Responsibility & Tests Crypto Exchange’s Integrity
On January 3, 2009, the first event on the Bitcoin blockchain happened, known as the genesis block. Now, a decade later, The cryptocurrency community is being urged to participate in a event dubbed, “proof of keys.” The event advocates for people to remove all their cryptocurrencies from third-party crypto exchanges and similar services on January 3, 2019.
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Visa To Buy Payments Company & Ripple Partner Earthport For $250.6M
Visa, the payments company, is paying $250.6 million to buy Earthport Plc, a cross-border payment platform for banks and businesses that are also partners of Ripple.
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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP Could Prevent a Recession
Bitcoin and XRP could be a savior in the midst of a financial crisis
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XRP, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Fortnite ‘V-Bucks’ Preferred as Holiday Gifts by Teens
Teenagers in the United States prefer cryptocurrencies like XRP, Bitcoin, and the in-game currency Fortnite ‘V-Bucks’ over traditional holiday gifts that include gift cards and fiat cash
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Cardano 1.4 Update and ‘End of 2018 Update’ from Charles Hoskinson
There is a lot of interesting stuff going on in Cardano right now and although ADA prices are taking a hit, we cannot discount the excellent job they are doing as far as on chain development is concerned. To begin, they caught the attention of the blockchain community when they launched two smart contracting tools last week.
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Coinbase Enables Cryptocurrency Conversions on Coinbase
Major cryptocurrency exchange / Hot Wallet Coinbase has announced on Twitter today that starting today, users would be able to convert one crypto to another on their platform.
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GUIDE: What Is Cardano (ADA)?
Here is an in depth summary of the cryptocurrency, Cardano (ADA). Where to buy, how it works, and more helpful information.
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Security Issuers Could Apply for ‘No-Action Letter’ from SEC
It seems as though some blockchain token projects may be allowed to bypass U.S. securities registration requirements by obtaining a “no-action letter” from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
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Swift CEO Steps Down as Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Era Continues to Matures
Gottfried Leibbrandt will step down next June from Swift, the cross-border payment system, after spending seven years leading a key piece of global economic infrastructure through crises from hacking to sanctions on Iranian banks.
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Cardano (ADA) Crytpo Cards Launched and Supported by 33,000 Retail Stores
Cardano (ADA) Pushes ahead with the release of it’s crypto-debit card
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XRP, Ripple, and Stellar penetrate further into traditional banking
Though the blockchain is set to disrupt business processes, governance systems, and value exchange, no sector gets scared by the mention of this technology more than the banking and finance industries.
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TRON CEO Says He Will ‘Rescue’ ETH and EOS Developers From Alleged ‘Collapse’ of Their Platforms
Decentralized internet protocol TRON has said the company will build a fund to “rescue” Ethereum (ETH) and EOS developers from “the collapse” of their platforms, in a tweet
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R3 Consortium Announces Global Payment App With XRP as Base Currency
R3 has unveiled a new app on their international blockchain, a global payment platform that uses Ripple’s XRP as its initial base currency.
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Coinbase Now Allows Users to Withdraw to PayPal For FREE
California-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase enables free PayPal withdrawals for a variety of fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, and GBP.
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Tron (TRX) CEO Says Cryptocurrency Will Have Privacy Feature
CEO Justin Sun confirms says TRon (TRX) will have a privacy feature
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Coinmarketcap.com Biased Against Listing the CORRECT ‘XRP’ Market Capitalization?
Coinmarketcap refuses to list XRP’s true market capitalization and some speculate that ulterior motives may be the source of the omission of XRP information
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Overstock.com CEO to Sell Retail Portion to Pursue Blockchain Tech
According to the Wall Street Journal, Overstock founder and CEO Patrick Byrne could complete the sale as early as February 2019. This news comes several months after it was reported that Byrne issued a letter to shareholders explaining that he sold 10% of his stock holdings, roughly equalling $20 million, in an apparent effort to reinvest in blockchain projects. Byrne revealed that…
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Tron Blockchain and Coin Network: Top Accomplishments in 2018
While the crypto industry has been bearish and slow this year, we’ve seen some cryptocurrencies perform well, in spite of it. One of these is the Tron (TRX) project
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XRP Price Analysis: After .55 cents, XRP/USD Bulls Now Aim $1.65
With shifting sentiment and new-found bull momentum, XRP/USD is rising. It’s up 20 percent in the last week and trading above 55 cents meaning following yesterday’s spike in market participation
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XRP “Tip Bot” Enable Tipping with Ripple/XRP Cryptocurrency
Hailed as a game-changer, the social media bot allows users on Twitter, Discord and reddit to send small amounts of XRP to tip other users, showing their appreciation for great content and knowledge sharing.
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Crypto Investment Firm Grayscale Posts Strongest Quarter With Top Returns for XRP and Bitcoin
In a recent interview with CNBC, Michael Sonnenshein, managing director of crypto investment firm Grayscale, revealed that business has been good despite the bear market that’s drained almost $600 billion from the market cap. Not only that, most of their in-flowing money is institutional.
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Weiss Reviews 3,000 Cryptocurrencies: Recommends XRP, Stellar, Cardano ‘Buys,’ Bitcoin as ‘Hold
Weiss Ratings, a company that rates financial institutions, banks and stocks, has recently released an updated list of cryptocurrency ratings. After reviewing 3,000 cryptocurrencies, they rated over 111 and determined that only four were considered a “buy” (B- or higher). Those four are XRP, Stellar, EOS and Cardano.
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Basic Attention Token (BAT) Officially Listed on Coinbase Pro
San Francisco based cryptocurrency exchange of Coinbase Pro has announced that it has successfully added Basic Attention Token (BAT) onto its platform.
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Facebook Approves Litecoin + FB Messenger Integration Enabling Litecoin Sending/Receiving
Lite.IM the Litecoin wallet for SMS and Telegram has today added Facebook Messenger to its growing list of supported and interconnected platforms.Those already with an account can import their existing wallet simply by logging in. Meanwhile, users on Facebook “now have direct access to easily and securely, send, manage and invest in Litecoin.” Get started Michael…
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Coinbase COO Clarifies stating IPO is Not happening “anytime soon”
The COO and President of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Assif Hirji, says that the company is not going to go public “anytime soon” in an interview with Bloomberg TV. Coinbase won’t IPO anytime soon https://t.co/BVtMUKsH51 pic.twitter.com/uPInX00MQ1 — Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) October 30, 2018 $8 Billion Evaluation This is news because an internet search of the words…
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Morgan Stanley Reports Bitcoin/Cryptocurrencies as “New Institutional Investment Class”
Morgan Stanley, through its research division, have released a new 50 page report updating on the status of Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain. According to The Block, the new report is an update to the first version published by the same firm titled ‘Bitcoin Decrypted: A Brief Teach-in and Implications’. The latter report was released back…
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Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Reveals Plans for Ethereum 2.0
In his keynote address from DevCon 4 in Prague, Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tracks the history of ideas – some integrated and others abandoned – that led to where the platform is today, and looks ahead to Ethereum 2.0.
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Coinbase Raises $300 Million, Citing Prospect of ‘Thousands’ of Crypto Assets
Cryptocurrency GIANT Coinbase has announced on Tuesday a massive Series E funding round that values the company at $8 billion.
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JP Morgan’s Will Tokenise Gold Bars on it’s Ethereum-Based Quorum Blockchain
US banking giant JPMorgan Chase Bank’s blockchain, Quorum, will be used to “tokenize” gold bars. Quorum is the enterprise version of the Ethereum blockchain, developed by JPMorgan Chase, will ensure users operate smart contracts while using pre-programmed rules to automate them.
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R3: What is it?
R3 is an enterprise software firm which focuses on distributed database technology. It leads a consortium of over 200 members, such as financial institutions, banks, trade associations and fintech companies.
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Bittrex Goes International and Opens in Malta for Streamlined Coin Listing Process
The popular US based exchange of Bittrex is aiming at expanding its reach across the globe with the launch of Bittrex International (previously known as Bittrex Malta). The new trading platform will undergo a testing and evaluation period for the next few weeks before opening its doors to international customers.
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Coinbase GUIDE: How to Buy Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Litecoin, 0x, and more
Here is a very straight forward video on how to use Coinbase to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Cash, USDC, XRP, 0x, and potentially more cryptocurrencies!
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Fidelity Will Link Institutional Investors, Says Fidelity Crypto Head
The president of Fidelity Digital Asset Services has spoken about the company’s plans in an interview, such as the decision not to launch an in-house exchange, how it intends to attract more institutional investors, and why it’s crypto offering is focused on custody and trade execution.
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Cryptocurrency Adoption Increase as XRP Tip-Bot Now Available on iOS and Android
The XRP Tip Bot, which allows Reddit, Discord and Twitter users to send small amounts of XRP to other users, is now available in the Google Play Store and Apple Store. And it’s LIVE! 🎉 The @xrptipbot App. Now available in the Google Play Store and Apple AppStore 🍻 Up to 20 XRP per tip 😍 Tell your favourite restaurant,…
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Coinbase IPO Confirmed with $8 Billion Valuation and Crypto Company’s Revenue Shown
Coinbase has confirmed today, October 26, that the company is currently planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of $500 million USD at a valuation of $8 billion USD. The rumor was already floating around the internet for the past 24 hours but it was finally confirmed by Ran Neuner, which had already spoken about it. On Twitter, Ran…
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Chinese Arbitration Court Ruling Declares Bitcoin is Protected By Law
An arbitration body in China has ruled that despite the country’s central bank’s ban on cryptocurrency trading, bitcoin should still be legally protected as a property with economic values.
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Beginner’s Guide: What is Bitcoin? How it Works?
Here is an in depth Guide on Bitcoin. What is it? How does it work? How do you buy/sell Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency?
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СNBC Cryptocurrency Trader/Host Ran Neuner Claims Coinbase Soon Will Launch Its First IPO
Coinbase IPO could be coming soon
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44 Reasons Why Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Have a HUGE Future
Why would a person be insane enough to think that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have a future when…
DetailsCoinbase GUIDE: How to Buy Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Litecoin, 0x, and more Cryptocurrencies
Here is a very straight forward video on how to use Coinbase to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Cash, XRP, 0x, and potentially more cryptocurrency.
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XRP United launched as the first fully XRP cryptocurrency exchange
The first XRP pegged exchange has gone live
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Cryptocurrency Giant Coinbase Launches Support For USDC STABLEcoin
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency giant Coinbase just announced that it has added support for USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin designed by competing crypto exchange Circle, the owner of Poloniex.
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US Authorities Approves XRP for Coinbase Trust Custody Services
Coinbase gets approval to offer custody services for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, and XRP.
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SEC Launches Finhub to Help Blockchain Startups
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched an initiative called “Strategic Center for Innovation and Financial Technology” (FinHub), which will have its primary objective to advise new ventures that use crypto and blockchain technology, digital financing, or artificial intelligence.
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0x (ZRX) Listed On Coinbase Pro
The Coinbase exchange recently opened its doors to applications from new coins, and as of 10am PT it is accepting deposits in ZRX tokens, the newest member of its exclusive club..
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Binance delists Bytecoin [BCN] and 3 others; reveals factors that could lead to removal
Binance, one of the the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume, recently announced on their Twitter page that they would be delisting 4 coins from their platform…
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Wall Street Investor Ric Edelman Joins Crypto Craze: “Cryptocurrency Is Here to Stay”
Wall Street advisor Ric Edelman entrance to Cryptocurrency markets another milestone among prominent veteran bankers and financial advisors who are moving into the crypto space and giving it the kind of legitimacy it will need to attract millions of mainstream investors and adopters.
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“Smart Contracts”: What are they?
Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller being directly written into lines of code. The code and the agreements contained therein exist across a distributed, decentralized blockchain network.
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XRP Tip Bot V2 Upgrade is Coming from Creator Wietse Wind using XRP Ledger
The famous XRP Tip Bot will be receiving an update. Wietse Wind, creator of the Bot announced that it will be working on it with the intention to include new improvements.
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Wash Trading Exists on Majority Of Cryptocurrency Trade Volumes According to Blockchain Transparency Institute
Although the legal framework for the regulation of cryptocurrencies is not yet set in stone, there are some basic trading activities that are understood to be illegal and constitute a crime. One example is insider trading. Another example is known as wash trading.
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Ripple Labs and R3 Consortium Reach Settlement in XRP Token Litigation
Ripple Labs Inc. has announced it has reached a settlement “of all outstanding litigation” between R3 HoldCo LLC, R3 LLC, and XRP II, LLC, according to a press release published
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Ripple’s XRP Tip Bot Now Works with Coil ‘STEAM’ Payments Protocol
The XRP community’s favorite tip bot just received another important update. As announced by XRP Tip Bot creator Wietse Wind, the tool now supports Coil.
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Basic Attention Token: What is It? How Does it Work?
The Basic Attention Token, or BAT, is a token for a blockchain-based ad platform. The project aims to improve online advertising by cutting out third party ad exchanges, protecting user privacy, reducing ad fraud, and sharing revenue with users to reward them for their attention.
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Coinbase Now Supports Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Coinbase has added a new buying option for its customers after the crypto exchange introduced Ethereum Classic to its collection. Previously, Coinbase has only listed Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. Ethereum Classic is trading at $13.72 at the time or writing this. The addition was first announced in July but Coinbase took its…
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Ontology [ONT] Release Its Desktop Wallet for Windows and Mac OS
Ontology has released the desktop version of its cryptocurrency wallet according to
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US Federal Court Denies Motion to Remand Against Ripple
The U.S. District Court, Northern District of California has ruled to deny a motion to remand against Ripple, its subsidiary XRP II, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
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Coinbase RUns Final Tests for Ethereum Classic (ETC) Listing on August 7th
Coinbase Pro will be open for inbound transfers of ETC on Tuesday, August 7
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Winklevoss ETF Application Rejected by Regulators
Bitcoin is currently trading at $8,202 Bitcoin fell after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rejected a request to list an exchange-traded fund run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, showing the regulator remains skeptical that the market for the cryptocurrency is sufficiently free of abuse to bring trading to the masses. The SEC said Thursday it isn’t…
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Bytecoin Releases BETA of ‘High Load Resistance’
The Bytecoin team has released an update. In their own words: Hello Dear Community! We wish to share with you the planned Release of the High Load Resistance! It is here and today we are happy to announce our Beta version! This update will provide some key improvements to help with any future network…
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IBM Backs New US Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin That Runs on Stellar Network
A new project for a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin that runs on the Stellar blockchain network has received backing from IBM, Reuters reports July 17. The new asset is dubbed ‘Stronghold USD’ after its creator, fintech startup Stronghold. The token launched today, and is reportedly issued using a 1:1 price ratio with the U.S. dollar. It is the first ever stable-value crypto project to use…
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Mastercard Files Patent for Payment System Linking Blockchain Currency, Fiat Accounts
Mastercard has filed a new patent for consumer protection and payment transactions based on blockchain technology, according to a US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent filing published July 17.
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Bank of America Reveals Blockchain Patent for External Data Validation
Bank of America (BoA) has filed a patent for a blockchain-based system allowing the external validation of data, according to a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent filing released July 17. BoA’s patent filing proposes using blockchain for tracking resource information and confirming resource transfers, noting that “A need currently exists for providing a…
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Coinbase Retracts Announcement of Regulatory Approval to List Coins Considered Securities
Crypto exchange and wallet Coinbase has retracted its previous statement that it received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to trade in securities, Bloomberg reports July 18.
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Coinbase ‘Exploring’ Adding Five (5) New Cryptocurrencies
Coinbase, the largest US-based digital currency exchange, has officially announced that it is “exploring the addition” of five new cryptocurrencies to its platform. The five cryptocurrencies being considered are Cardano (ADA), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Stellar Lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC), and 0x (ZRX).
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Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Launches Cryptocurrency Exchange
Swiss stock exchange, owned and managed by SIX, announced that it is using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to build “a fully integrated trading, settlement and custody infrastructure for digital assets
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South Korea Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency Exchanges
South Korea is Officially Recognizing Crypto Exchanges as Regulated Banks
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How to Practice ‘Good Cyber Hygiene’ in 2018
When buying/selling/sending/receiving cryptocurrencies, it is extremely important to practice ‘Good Cyber Hygiene’ and securely maintain your private keys. One of the most secure ways of doing this, is by using “cold wallets” like a Ledger Nano S.
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Bytecoin Team (BCN) Releases Updated Development Roadmap.
The Bytecoin team has released an updated version of their roadmap and it looks promising for interested enthusiast. In their own words: Dear Bytecoineers, The Bytecoin team is happy to present you an updated version of our development roadmap. This roadmap version displays the major checkpoints which Bytecoin is going to pass…
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Facebook Lifts Ban on Cryptocurrency Ads with Conditions
Facebooks has changed it’s mind and will allow cryptocurrency ads from…
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Report suggests Tether (USDT) Manipulation on Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange
The ‘USD-backed’ cryptocurrency Tether (USDT) is struck with another market manipulation controversy.
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EOS Block Producers on AWS, Google Cloud and Alibaba?
EOS is currently trading at $8.31 USD. We stumbled across this post on Reddit regarding EOS Block Producers and an alleged lack of transparency. The poster stated: “ Hi, was an EOS supporter until the mods started to censor my post about the fishy things going on between ECAF, Block producers (See: “What…
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‘Akoin’ to Power a Upcoming Cryptocurrency City Founded by Singer Akon
Akon to build cryptocurrency city powered by ‘Akoin’
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Stellar Development Foundation Prepares To Launch It’s Decentralized Exchange (SDEX)
It said that the Stellar Development Foundation is presently in the final phases of preparing the release of their own decentralized trading platform, SDEX.
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EOS: What is a “Block Producer?”
An EOS Block Producer is the authority and curator of the EOS network. Within the DPoS system, Block Producers run the underlying network layer to process all transactions on EOS.
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Bitcoin Prices Jumps as Square’s ‘Cash’ App Is Approve to Buy/Sell Bitcoin
Bitcoin spiked suddenly Monday afternoon following news users of the “Cash” mobile payments app could trade the cryptocurrency in New York.
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Bytecoin (BCN) Gets Listed On Another Exchange
Privacy originator Bytecoin (BCN) gets listed on another exchange
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[FAQ] Ontology (ONT) Mainnet Launch and Token Swap
Ontology has released a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page with details on the migration of ONT tokens from the NEO blockchain to Ontology’s MainNet. There will be two methods ONT token holders can utilize to map and migrate to MainNet: an exchange-based swap, or a manual swap. For the exchange-based approach, ONT token holders will simply be…
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Walmart Awarded Patent for Crypto-Powered Energy Consumption Management System
U.S. retail giant Walmart has won a patent for the development of an electrical grid that will be powered by Bitcoin (BTC) or other digital currency, according to a patent application published June 14 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Holding EOS For Too Long Could Be Very Damaging
It is common practice to hold coin and/or tokens for years before selling them, given they are assets that have a history to appreciate in value over time. While this may look like a good idea in an ever evolving cryptocurrency industry, it could be fatal to hold your EOS tokens for too long. …
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Apple Bans Apps Running Mining Software, Ads, or Scripts
Apple’s recently updated developer guidelines include a message intended to ward off would-be cryptocurrency miners. The new rules restrict apps that generate excess heat, pull unnecessary system resources, or otherwise drain battery or affect performance unnecessarily.
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Bitcoins is Tested and Ethereum Classic Rises as Coinbase Announces It’s Future Listing
The price of Ethereum Classic rose by as much as 25% Tuesday, after news Coinbase, one the biggest U.S. based digital exchanges, said it was in the process off adding the digital currency to its trading platform. In a blog post, Coinbase said it was in the engineering stage and expects it to be launched in the “next few months.”
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Cryptocurrency Pros and Cons: Assessment
Over the last couple of years the term cryptocurrency has been rapidly gaining the public eye. You might be more familiar with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Bytecoin, NEO, Ripple, Cardano. — These are just some of many!
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Los Angeles Woman Facing Prison for Illegaly Selling Bitcoin
This week a Los Angeles woman who called herself the ‘Bitcoin Maven’ will be sentenced this Monday after pleading guilty for illegal money transmission. According to law enforcement, the woman made close to $300,000 USD annually by selling BTC on the peer-to-peer exchange Localbitcoins.
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Kevin L. Walker Founds ‘Piiggy Bank Blockchain Labs’ for a Series of Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Projects
The blockchain is an undeniably ingenious invention and is said to be the “new internet.” Bitcoin and blockchain technology is the brainchild of a person or group of people known by the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto, and since it’s inception it has evolved into a great asset. Kevin L. Walker aims to make a mark in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space
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How to Map and Migrate Ontology Tokens
Ontology uses a dual token (ONT and ONG) model. At first, ONT is a NEP-5 token and does not release ONG. After the launch of Ontology’s MainNet, users will be able to exchange NEP-5 ONT for ONT on the Ontology MainNet, which will start to release ONG…
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EOS Mainnet Launch: Good and Bad
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the EOS mainnet launch. So far, things have not gone according to plan by any means. Many issues have been dealt with, yet the official release…
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Ontology (ONT) Gears up For MainNet Launch and ‘Ontology GAS’ Unlocking
The Ontology team has announced there will be two methods to map and migrate tokens to the Ontology MainNet, which is planned to launch at the end of June. ONT can be migrated either through an exchange, or through private wallets.
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NEO Holders Will Be Airdropped Free Neo Name Service (NNC) Tokens
NEO Holders will once again be treated to an additional airdrop of a NEP-5 called the “Neo Name Service” (NNC) token, simply for holding NEO coins in their compatible NEO wallet(s). Similar instances have already occurred with Ontology and Master Contract Token.
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Piiggy Bank App. to Change Cryptocurrency and Chat Game?
Piiggy was founded for the purpose of providing everyone with an efficient and effective tool that can be used to streamline the use and management of everyday essentials, while simultaneously garnering financial wellness and building a strong financial future.
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Ledger Nano S – Restore Using Recovery Phrase
Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more!
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Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more!
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Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more!
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Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more!
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Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more!
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Bytecoin (BCN) Explanation and Review
Bytecoin (BCN) is a cryptocurrency coin that is said to have been founded in June of 2014, according to coinmarketcap, and 2012 according to the information the provide/publicize.
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EOS Airdrops: How To Claim Your Free Tokens
EOS is a blockchain platform where developers can run decentralized applications to serve several purposes just like Ethereum. It’s not just a cryptocurrency. Analysts have rated the EOS platform above the Ethereum based on the fact that programmers have to learn a new language, Solidity if they have to code smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.…
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Facebook Enters the Blockchain Space and Creates ‘Blockchain Team’
On Tuesday, Facebook’s Messenger lead, David Marcus, announced the launch of a small team “to explore how to best leverage Blockchain across Facebook, starting from scratch.” It’s worth noting that Marcus joined Coinbase’s board of directors in December 2017. Source Obviously, there is very little to go on so far. However, according to recode, Facebook’s blockchain team “will be small at launch,…
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Tron will Airdrop 30M TRX to Select ETH Holders
TRON will airdrop 30M TRX to the Ethereum community as a show of our gratitude towards Ethereum for their support during TRON’s ERC20 phase, in addition to preparing for the Super Representative Elections after mainnet launch. TRON will airdrop 30M TRX (equivalent to approx. USD$1.7M) to active user with a balance of over 1 ETH…
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Binance Adds Cardano ADA/BNB and ADA/USDT Trading Pairs
Cardano makes some major forward momentum being listed on one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges as a trading pair. A position not very many cryptocurrencies have taken.
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Mastercard Files for Blockchain Identity Patent – Competition for Ontology (ONT) ?
Blockchain technology is gaining traction amongst mainstream financial service providers as the technology guarantees security, decentralization, cheaper transaction fees and faster ways of sending funds across the globe.
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Walmart And Moneygram Partnership with Ripple (XRP) Bubbles Speculation of Increase Adoption
Walmart and Moneygram partnered to launch a new global money remitting service known as Wallmart2Worl, using Ripple’s XRP.
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Tron Test Net Launched But no Movement or Coin Burn
Hello TRON (TRX), it’s a bad morning! TRX is sliding pretty fast as its price drops double digits hours after successful testnet launch. One thing is indisputable here: The TRON Foundation and the TRX team have delivered yet another milestone as they inch ever closer to their mainnet. It is one step that should help…
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Founder/CEO of The Creation Station Studios Kevin L. Walker Announces Cryptocurrency Will Be Accepted
Founder/CEO of the Hollywood staple, The Creation Station Studios, Kevin L Walker, has announced that The Creation Station Studios locations will be accepting select cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP) as payment, with more to be added in the future.
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Korean Regulators Seek to Probe Cryptocurrency Exchanges Bank AML Measures
Two South Korea financial regulators are reportedly launching a probe into domestic banks over their implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for cryptocurrency exchanges. According to a report from Yonhap, the Financial Intelligence Unit and Financial Services Commission (FSC) will launch the inspection starting next month at banks offering corporate accounts to cryptocurrency exchanges. The investigation, according to…
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“Cryptocurrency Will Bring ‘True Freedom” Says Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon, the former aide to President Donald Trump and a firebrand of right-wing populist movements, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Bannon alluded to both the financial and nonfinancial applications of blockchain, such as for managing personal data, on Tuesday at an event in Zurich sponsored by the Swiss newspaper…
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Cryptocurrencies vs. Banks: Advantage of Decentralized Financial Systems
Decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have strong advantages over centralized financial systems, primarily because of their ability to function and operate without a single point of failure, which hackers and bad actors can target
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Praetorian Group Files to Be First ICO To Sell Registered Security Tokens In the United States
The Praetorian Group, referred to as a “Cryptocurrency Real Estate Investment Vehicle,” (CREIV) has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 6 to register their $75 mln Initial Coin Offering (ICO) as a security offering. If the SEC accepts their registration, the Praeotorian Group will hold the first ever SEC-registered ICO. The filing states that while there will…
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Bitcoin Price Hit 2018 Lows Because Of $400 Million USD Mt.Gox Sell-Off?
Bitcoin prices fell as low as $6000 in 2018 due to a Mt.Gox trustee “panicking” and selling $400 mln worth of bitcoins (BTC), reports suggest this week. As multiple news outlets reported from March 7, Nobuaki Kobayashi has sold over 35,000 BTC and 34,000 BCH (Bitcoin Cash) in order to pay the defunct exchange’s creditors. The sales occurred via an exchange, with…
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Guide to Using the NEO Neon Wallet
If you are not new to the cryptosphere, I’m sure you know about NEO cryptocurrency. NEO is one of the top performing cryptocurrencies of 2017. Just to put things into perspective, consider this fact: NEO was priced at $0.15 per unit at the start of 2017. It reached an all-time high price of $79 in December 2017 and is now sitting…
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Uber co-founder Garrett Camp is creating a Cryptocurrency without ICO
Garrett Camp, best known for being a co-founder of Uber and founder of the accelerator/venture fund Expa, is launching his own cryptocurrency. The currency is called Evco, and Camp wants it to be a digital global currency that can be used as a payment tool around the world for daily-use transactions. There will be one trillion tokens issued…
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Porsche and XAIN are Testing IoT AI Blockchain Technology
According to a press release the company issued last week, the applications tested include locking and unlocking the vehicle via an app, temporary access authorizations, and encrypted data logging. Porsche hopes these applications can be developed further, to improve autonomous driving functions, for example. Porsche Porsche’s blockchain technology, which runs on the Ethereum blockchain, makes…
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Payments Company Circle Acquires US Cryptocurrency Exchange Poloniex
Goldman Sachs-backed payments company Circle has acquired U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, Circle said on Monday, in an effort to cement its position as one of the leading companies in the world of blockchain technology. “We’re proud to announce that Circle has extended its commitment to a new vision for global finance by acquiring Poloniex, a…
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Save on Coinbase Fees when Buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, NEO, Cardano, Stellar, and more
Coinbase is a US based company and they have been established as one of the most trusted sites out there. While there certainly is a love hate relationship some people have with them, their platform is solid and great for beginners in cryptocurrency. Here is a quick trick to save on the fees from Coinbase, but…
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Cardano (ADA): How to Buy and Sell the Cryptocurrency
Cardano is home to the ADA cryptocurrency, which can be used to send and receive digital funds. This digital cash represents the future of money, making possible fast, direct transfers that are guaranteed to be secure through the use of cryptography. Cardano is more than just a cryptocurrency, however, it is a technological platform that will be…
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Cardano: The patient Cryptocurrency Focused on Perfection and Growth
On Oct. 1, 2017, an unusual event caused a collective gasp in the world of cryptocurrencies. A little known cryptocurrency called Cardano — or ADA, as its corresponding coin is called — showed up on crypto-tracking sites with a market cap of about $600 million. At the time, it was unusual to see a new coin appear…
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Cryptocurrency Debit Card Aims to Harnesses AI to Let User Spend/Use their Cryptocurrency
The increasing ability to pay for products and services using cryptocurrency debit cards is a physical representation of the rise in crypto popularity. However, they are still relatively rare and at times complex; with so many cryptocurrencies available in conjunction with market volatility, it can be difficult for traders to know how best to utilize…
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US Immigration & Customs Enforcement Agents Arrest Man for illegally Selling Bitcoin
If you are thinking about selling bitcoin for cash inside the United States to people you don’t know, caution is advised. A reminder to stay alert for undercover government agents who might try to entrap you has been served by a recent California case.
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Anonymous Person Buys $400 Million in Bitcoin
An anonymous cryptocurrency enthusiast capitalized on this week’s dramatic bitcoin price plunge by scooping up $400 million worth of bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies have had a tumultuous start to 2018. At the start of the new year, many digital currencies were riding a wave of price growth, and the market capitalization of the industry grew to the point…
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NEO Holders will Get FREE Ontology (ONT) Airdropped by NEO Council
NEO holders are in for a free airdrop after the NEO Council announced that it would be distributing 20 million Ontology (ONT) tokens to the community as a gesture of appreciation. For those who don’t know, Ontology network is a public blockchain infrastructure platform which allows developers to take advantage of a decentralized trust ecosystem and create…
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Ethereum Classic Holders will Get FREE Callisto (CLO) in Upcoming Airdrop
What is Ethereum Classic? Ethereum Classic is a hard fork of Ethereum. It is a fully decentralized, peer-to-peer, open source, blockchain based cryptocurrency. Ethereum Classic is also referred to as the Classic Ether. The Ethereum Classic blockchain adapts all features of Ethereum which includes Smart Contracts and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). What is Callisto? Callisto…
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Arizona may Accept Bitcoin for Taxes, But what About Bitcoin’s Appreciation in Value?
The Arizona Senate has passed a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As previously reported by CoinDesk, last month a group of lawmakers submitted a bill that, if passed, would enable taxpayers to use bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in order to pay “tax and any…
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IRS creates cryptocurrency investigation task force for tax evaders
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has assembled a team of 10 investigators for international crime investigations as well as for finding tax evaders who use cryptocurrency
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Korean Exchange Bithumb Re-Opens Registration to New Users
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations following integration of new regulator-mandated “know-your-customer” (KYC) procedures. In an announcement on its homepage, Bithumb said that, starting from Feb.9, investors on the platform will be able to confirm their real identity through accounts at Nonghyup Bank. The firm further detailed that KYC integration with Shinhan…
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Cryptocurrency ‘Unlikely To Disappear’, Says Internal: J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan has called cryptocurrencies the “innovative maelstrom” around Blockchain and said they are “unlikely to disappear” in what appears to be an internal report from the company, published Feb. 8, 2018. In an extract from what is allegedly the banking giant’s executive summary on cryptocurrency, the company appears bullish on crypto’s future. “Cryptocurrencies are the face of the…
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Cryptocurrency Market drops to Lowest Since November 2017
In another gloomy day for the crypto markets, the total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26. The sell-off looks even bigger if we take into account the fact that the total market capitalization is down 66 percent from the all-time high of $830 billion seen…
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Bittrex Reopen New User Sign-ups and will Add USD Trading
Bill Shihara, CEO of Bittrex, confirmed during a Unikrn Radio podcast with Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood on Jan. 31 that the Bittrex exchange will be opening up USD trading to the majority of its customers. Bittrex was founded in 2013 by Shihara and two business partners, all of whom previously worked for security at Microsoft. Shihara told Sood that Bittrex’s initial success…
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Instagram marketing company ‘Social Media Sphere’ Accepts Cryptocurrency and Pays Referrers
The successful internet Instagram marketing company, Social Media Sphere, which is based out of Los Angeles, has just launched it’s referral rewards program. The program offers Instagram users the ability to earn a nice residual income, while simultaneously marketing their own Instagram profiles. The rewards program offers referrers a 50% residual reward on any…
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Stellar, Neo and VeChain: High Performing Cryptocurrencies of January 2018
2017 was a stellar year in general for cryptocurrencies as the price of many coins soared astronomically. The effect was an even greater spotlight being shined on the cryptocurrency market with a whole new group of investors joining the market. However, towards the end of the year, the price of some cryptocurrencies began to fall.…
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Credit Card Companies Banning Cryptocurrency purchases Will Force out Weak Investors
Over the last few weeks credit companies like Capital One, Citi, Bank of America, and Jp Morgan Chase have been on the offense, announcing they would no longer be allowing their customers to purchase cryptocurrency using their credit cards
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Update on South Korea and Cryptocurrency
Many South Koreans seem to be obsessed with cryptocurrencies. The country’s lawmakers? Not so much. From the prime minister down, officials have warned that the speculative mania surrounding Bitcoin and its peers is dangerous. Demand for the virtual currency was so extreme at one point in January that it lifted prices in Korea 50 percent higher than those…
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Litecoin & LitePay Launch Information and Acceptance
Litecoin news: When does LitePay launch? Where will LitePay be accepted? LITECOIN is poised to launch its exclusive transaction processor – LitePay – next week to consumers. But when does it launch and where will you be able to use the payment processor? LitePay is the payment processor of Litecoin where retailers can accept Litecoin…
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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi Halt purchases of Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency with Credit Cards
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup Inc. said they’re halting purchases of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on their credit cards starting immediately.
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Cryptocurrency Market Falling — But Big Corporations Secretly Building on Blockchain?…
Major corporations are taking actions to prevent people from investing into cryptocurrency. Jp Morgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citi all have banned the use of their credit cards to purchase Bitcoin or cryptocurrency. Speculators and stock investors describe Bitcoin as a bad investment. Meanwhile…
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Tips on handling a Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency Crash
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Stellar Lumens, NEO, Iota, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Tron, Telcoin, GAS, crashing with the whole cryptocurrency market. Here are some tips on dealing with a cryptocurrency market crash.
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Litecoin Announced the Launch of to LitePay/VISA Card Services
However fans of Litecoin – essentially a faster spin-off of Bitcoin – are convinced that a new payment processor called LitePay will send the price soaring. The Litecoin Foundation announced LitePay just before Christmas – but the actual launch of the product is expected this week. LitePay takes Litecoin out of the cyber realm and…
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New York Lawmakers Approve Power Allocation for Bitcoin Mining
Cloud mining service Coinmint has won approval to take over an abandoned smelter for Bitcoin mining operations on Tuesday, Jan. 30. As local news broadcaster WWNYTV reports Thursday along with local government documentation, lawmakers in upstate New York voted in favor of awarding subsidiary North Country Data Center (NCDC) 15 megawatts of low-cost power. This is subject to agreement of…
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Chinese Bitcoin mining machine sellers push through the Cryptocurrency crackdown
For three days, “Alex”, a 38-year-old businessman from Russia, combed central Shenzhen looking for China’s best prices on bitcoin equipment. But after comparing those of 30 different retailers in one of the world’s liveliest electronics marketplaces, he still could not decide what to buy. “It’s not just about the price,” Alex said, scribbling price information…
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Canada Regulators Approve the Country’s First Blockchain ETF
The Ontario Securities Commission has approved Canada’s first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is set to launch on the Toronto Stock Exchange next week. Harvest Portfolios, an independent Canadian investment management company, filed the preliminary paperwork for its Blockchain Technologies ETF (ticker: HBLK) in January, seeking to provide Canadian investors with the opportunity to buy…
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FedEx Flies Ahead with Blockchain Logistics Plans
Shipping giant FedEx has begun efforts to integrate blockchain into its daily operations by joining the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) Freightwaves, a cargo shipping news organization, first reported the news this week, noting at the time that FedEx is developing a set of industry standards for blockchain use as part of the BiTA. The company,…
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Cryptocurrency Regulations in 2018: The World and the Fate of Cryptocurrency
If 2017 was the year of the ICO, it seems as if 2018 is destined to become the year of regulatory reckoning. Things have already begun to heat up as countries around the world grapple with cryptocurrencies and try to determine how they are going to treat them. Some are welcoming, others are cautious. And…
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Steps to Buying/Selling Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies on Coinbase, Robinhood, and Cash App.
Bitcoin has received a lot of public attention as of late. Because of this, new apps like Coinbase have gained popularity in the Play Store for letting Android users buy and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies right from their phones. Additionally, other apps like Robinhood and Cash App have been updated to allow for these…
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Facebook Bans All Bitcoin & ICO Ads stirring Rumors of another Cryptocurrency coming to Facebook
Facebook’s ban on cryptocurrency adverts has added fuel to rumurs that the social network may take a foray into the world of digital coins. Facebook said its new policy, which prohibits adverts that relate to cryptocurrencies or initial coin offerings (ICOs) from the 2bn-user social network, is because they are “frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices”. On the surface it appears…
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Square Allows More Cash App Users to Buy BItcoin
Digital payments company Square is rolling out the ability to buy and sell bitcoin to more users of its popular Cash App. The company announced today that, following news last year that it was testing the feature with a limited number of users, the option is being expanded further. That said, users in the U.S.…
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Japanese App Provider Line Corp to Launch Cryptocurrency Services
The provider of a popular messaging app in Japan, Line Corporation, has announced the launch of a new company that will provide digital currency services. The new company, dubbed Line Financial Corporation, will provide a platform to transact and exchange digital currencies, insurance and loans, a company release states. In a move intended to build its position…
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IOTA Cryptocurrency secures Taipei Agreement for Smart City Projects
The IOTA Foundation has signed a partnership agreement with Taipei city on Tuesday [pictured]. The deal will see IOTA and Taipei work together to explore ways how IOTA’s Tangle, a ‘blockless’ protocol which enables machines to securely transact data and money with each other, can be integrated into the smart city project. “We are so excited about teaming…
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O3 iOS wallet for NEO is now available on the App Store
After recently completing an open beta testing phase, O3 (pronounced ‘Ozone’), the first iOS wallet for NEO is now available on the App Store. You can find it on App Store here – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1292233893 O3 embraces a hot and cold wallet design philosophy, allowing the user to store the hot wallet private key on the device…
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Samsung CONFIRMS it’s manufacturing ASIC chips for Cryptocurrency mining
It’s incredibly difficult to find a mid-range or high-end graphics card that isn’t selling way above MSRP right now, and that is a direct result of cryptocurrency mining. Maybe (hopefully) that will change once Samsung starts shipping hardware designed specifically for mining. We’re not holding out hope that Samsung will prove a savior for gamers,…
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South Korea will NOT ban cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovers $600 million illegal trades
South Korea’s finance minister said the government has no plans to shut down cryptocurrency trading, welcome news for investors worried that authorities might go as far as China’s tough action in blocking virtual coin platforms. The comment by Kim Dong-yeon on Wednesday comes as traders at home and around the world have been spooked…
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Bitcoin prices plummets with the News of Government Subpoena
US regulators today subpoenaed one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges as questions mount over a digital token called Tether. A popular substitute for US dollars on various crypto exchanges, Tether provided an easy way for investors to ride out storms in volatile markets without removing money from the marketplace and converting it back to…
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Cryptocurrency ICO Prodeum Exit Scams Investors
In addition to its website, Prodeum has since also purged its Twitter account. Similarly, TokenDesk – a website that promotes various initial coin offerings – has also removed Prodeum’s page from its platform. Instead, it now reads “404 Page Not Found.” According to its white paper [PDF], Prodeum was founded by four individuals going by the names of Petar Jandric,…
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Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency Payments Accepted by Japanese Electronics Retail Giant
Yamada Denki, one of the largest consumer electronics retail chains in Japan, has launched bitcoin payments at two Tokyo-based stores before a planned nationwide rollout in all its stores. Launched over the weekend, the retailer is now accepting bitcoin at a store based in Shinjuku, a major commercial center that houses the one-half of the…
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Bitcoin SUCCESS sees Australia pledge creation of price stable gold-backed cryptocurrency
GETTY Perth Mint are planning to capitalise on the success of bitcoin Perth Mint have said they are hoping to capitalise on the rise the trading of digital currencies as a way to help increase interest in investing in Australia.A number of cryptocurrencies have risen in popularity over the past 12 months with bitcoin, Ripple,…
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Japanese exchange Coincheck states they will pay back $400+ million NEM stolen
Coincheck Inc. President Koichiro Wada spoke at a press conference Friday in Tokyo. On Sunday, the company said customers holding the cryptocurrency NEM would be paid back following a cyberattack in which some $530 million of the cryptocurrency was lost.PHOTO: TAKUYA INABA/ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO—Japanese exchange Coincheck Inc. said Sunday it would spend up to ¥46.3…
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YouTube serving ads with CPU-draining cryptocurrency miners
YouTube was recently caught displaying ads that covertly leach off visitors’ CPUs and electricity to generate digital currency on behalf of anonymous attackers, it was widely reported. Word of the abusive ads started no later than Tuesday, as people took to social media sites to complain their antivirus programs were detecting cryptocurrency mining code when they…
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What is Stellar Lumens? One of the Fastest Growing Cryptocurrencies?
Stellar’s Lumen (XLM) cryptocurrency was trading at $0.002 this time last year, but a remarkable 12 months has seen it surge by 29,400 percent.A single Lumen token is now worth about $0.60, according to CoinMarketCap – an incredible 39 percent more than its low on Tuesday (January 23). The digital currency’s total market cap now…
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Possible Partnership between Litecoin (LTC) and Monero (XMR) ?
Charlie Lee admits his ambition to work with Monero in a series of tweets he posted yesterday, claiming that Litecoin’s liquidity would be a good fit for Monero’s anonymity and fungibility.
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Bitconnect Slammed with a Class Action Lawsuit
Former BitConnect investors have filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday, Jan. 24, seeking compensation from the company that was found out to be a Ponzi scheme and has shut down on Jan. 17. The class action complaint states that BitConnect issued cryptocurrency tokens that were actually unregistered securities and collected additional funds via a “wide-ranging Ponzi scheme.” The complaint has been filed by six…
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Japanese Exchange Hacked for more than $500 Million in NEM Cryptocurrency
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck says Friday that around 523 million of the exchange’s NEM coins were sent to another account around 3 a.m. local time. The stolen coins were worth about 58 billion yen at the time of detection, or roughly $534.8 million, according to the exchange. Coincheck management says it held the NEM coins in…
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Online Payments Company Stripe drops Bitcoin, eyes Stellar Lumens
Internet commerce company Stripe has created a stir in the crypto markets today. The Irish online payments firm has ended support for Bitcoin and is eyeing new contenders. It is a significant move for Stripe which was the first major payments company to support Bitcoin back in 2014. According to reports Stripe will stop accepting Bitcoin payments…
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Top 7 Profitable Proof of Staking Cryptocurrencies
Let’s talk about popular proof of stake cryptocurrencies today And I know one more important question that might cross your mind would be:-Why proof of stake cryptocurrencies? Why should one know them? What’s so special about them? So to answer such questions let’s get started… Proof of stake (aka POS) cryptos has many technical benefits but…
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan: We have tons of blockchain patents
Despite some negative speculation in the cryptocurrency space, banking Giant Bank of America has dozens of blockchain patents
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Bank of America, Citi, others consider blocking bitcoin purchases with their credit cards
Bank of America and other major consumer-facing lenders are assessing the use of credit cards to purchase bitcoin and other virtual currencies, which could result in restrictions or limits. A Bank of America BAC, +0.00% spokeswoman in San Francisco told MarketWatch that the bank was “reviewing its policies” related to the purchase of such crypto assets as bitcoin BTCUSD, +1.83% but…
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Tron (TRX) To Launch Beta Version of Main Net
Announced by the Tron Labs on Medium, Tron’s “Exodus” will be launched on March 31st and it will show the main network functions.
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NEO vs. Ethereum: Comparison & Analysis
How Are NEO & Ethereum Similar? – How Are NEO & Ethereum Different?
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Goldman Sachs CEO Denies Bitcoin Trading Rumor
The CEO of Goldman Sachs has denied a report from last year which said that the investment bank was moving to launch its own bitcoin trading desk.
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Telcoin Cryptocurrency Assessment
Here is a video explaining Telcoin (TEL) a bit more in detail, and breaking down what it aims to do.
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Robinhood App Gives Out FREE Stocks and Adds $0 fee Cryptocurrency Trading and Tracking
No-commission stock trading app Robinhood will let you buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum without any added transaction fees starting in February, compared to Coinbase’s 1.5 to 4 percent fees in the US. And as of today Robinhood will let all users track the price, news, and set up alerts on those and 14 other top crypto coins, including NEO, Cardano, Litecoin and Ripple.
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Rapper 50 Cent Inadvertendly Makes Millions in Bitcoin
50 Cent. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The rapper 50 Cent on Wednesday confirmed a TMZ report that he had made millions by accepting bitcoin for his 2014 album, “Animal Ambition.” He said in an Instagram post that he “forgot” about the cryptocurrency payments, which sat in his account for four years and, according to TMZ,…
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Telcoin aims to bring cryptocurrency to every mobile phone
Billions could be accessed with Telcoin targeting mobile phones via providers
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Celebrities that Love Cryptocurrency
Here are 11 Celebrities who have expressed interest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies over the years. Kevin L. Walker The Vigilante Diaries action star has always been known as one of his generations most influential entrepreneurs. He has actively mentioned cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Ripple, Tron, and Cardamon on twitter, and accepts cryptocurrency as…
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Annual Cryptocurrency Market sell-offs scare New Investors but Emboldens Seasoned Veteran Investors
Just about all the major cryptocurrencies mysteriously plummeted overnight, with many coin holders losing more than 25% per cent of their value(s). Bitcoin, the “Gold of the crypto world,” almost 50% down from its recent December high of over $20,000USD.
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Get Free Bitcoin when you Use THIS Coinbase Link!
Coinbase is one of the most prominent Bitcoin wallet website used on the market. Coinbase provides the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrency. Get $10 of FREE Bitcoins (after spending $100) when you sign-up to Coinbase with this Create Coinbase Account Link. Coinbase is the easiest way to buy and sell digital currency…
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Why Stellar Lumens could be the next big ICO platform
Why Stellar could be the next big ICO platform How blockchains organizations are finding a business model with Initial Coin Offerings Stellar co-founder is genius Jed McCaleb, one of Stellar’s co-founders, is most likely the only person who has built two crypto-currency companies at scale. Jed Co-founded eDonkey2000 in 2001, a p2p file sharing company. In 2010…
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Square Cash App Allows Buying and Selling of Bitcoin
The acceptance of Bitcoin is set to skyrocket as the Square Cash app is now allowing a select few to buy and sell the digital currency. It’s been a long, hard road as Bitcoin and other digital currencies have sought mainstream acceptance. All that effort is slowly paying off as major financial institutions are getting…
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J.P. Morgan Says it is Launching a Payments Network Using Blockchain
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co said on Monday it launched a new payment processing network that uses blockchain technology, in partnership with Royal Bank of Canada and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. Blockchain, a shared ledger of transactions maintained by a network of computers on the internet, is the technology that underpins cryptocurrency bitcoin. The…
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Why Can’t US Citizens Participate in Cryptocurrency ICOs?
Given the recent popularity of cryptocurrency ICOs, it was to be expected some things would be unclear to a lot of people. One of the most recurring questions is why all of these ICOs try to prevent US citizens from participating. There are many different reasons as to why this is the case, even though…
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LocalBitcoins Trader Pleads Guilty to Illegal Money Transmission Charge
A LocalBitcoins user based in Missouri has plead guilty to running an unlicensed money transmission business.
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LocalBitcoins User Pleads Guilty After Undercover Sting Reveals Illegal Actions
A LocalBitcoins user based in Missouri has plead guilty to running an unlicensed money transmission business. According to a statement from the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri, Jason Klein plead guilty to the charge yesterday after selling bitcoin to two undercover agents on five occasions between February 2015 and July 2016. Prosecutors argued…
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Arizona Bitcoin Trader Arrested in Raid by Federal Agents
A bitcoin advocate and trader based in Arizona was arrested last week by federal authorities, according to local reports.
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Arizona Bitcoin Trader in Custody Following Police Raid
A bitcoin advocate and trader in Arizona remains in custody after his home was raided last week by federal officials.
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New York Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Money Transmission
A New York-based bitcoin trader has plead guilty to unlawful money transmission and making false statements to federal officials. Richard Petix of Rochester, NY was originally charged with making false statements in late 2015, according to court records, after he told probation officials in October of that year that he wasn’t using any computer device, as…
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Porsche Looks into Blockchain and Launches Contest
Porsche: Driving Change Last week, Porsche announced a contest calling for blockchain solutions from the start-up community. Prizes include the chance to work with the luxury car manufacturer, EUR 25,000 in prize money, three-month participation at the “SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator” program, and media attention. According to the release, “Porsche aims to obtain external input on the disruptive potential of…
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What are State Channels? – Explained
A State Channel is in essence a two-way discussion channel between users, or between a user and a service (a machine). Messages take the form of transactions, such as “I want to buy a beer for 3$” or “I want to rent this TV channel for one hour for 5$”. Participants sign each message of…
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