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Binance Will convert $1 Billion BUSD to Native cryptos including Bitcoin and Ethereum
Crypto exchange Binance said it will convert $1 billion worth of Binance USD (BUSD) to bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), BNB coin (BNB) and other tokens to support the market. Given the changes in stable coins and banks, #Binance will convert the remaining of the $1 billion Industry Recovery Initiative funds from BUSD to native crypto, […] More
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How to Claim Millions of FREE Cardano (ADA) Tokens on DripDropz
the Cardano (ADA) ecosystem is starting to see its ecosystem come alive as Dapps begin to go live on testnets and mainnets. Amongst these newly emerging platforms is one called DripDropz, which allows users to claim free tokens when using the platform. Users simply register for a free account using their emails and receive 100 […] More
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Chinese Court Confirms Bitcoin as ‘Virtual Commodity’ that Cannot Be allowed to Impact China’s financial market
Bitcoin is protected as a virtual asset under Chinese law, but shall not be deemed as currency or financial product, as a Shanghai court decided in Li et. al. v. Yan et. al. (2019). Though the courts can protect Bitcoin as a “commodity,” they will not allow Bitcoin to impact China’s financial market. More
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Bitcoin price decreases on China FUD which Still Allows Individuals to Hold Cryptocurrency
China has reiterated its ban on financial institutions and payment companies providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative crypto trading. However, China has not barred individuals from holding cryptocurrencies. Additionally, some Mainland Chinese courts have recognized Bitcoin as a “virtual commodity” or “virtual asset” (see (2019) Hu 01 Min Zhong No. 13689) More
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U.S. Treasury Calls for Financial Institutions to Share Account Information for Taxation
The Treasury Department on Thursday announced that it is taking steps to crack down on cryptocurrency markets and transactions, and said it will require any transfer worth $10,000 or more to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service, and seeks to leverage information financial institutions already have on customers. More
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Visa Announced Upcoming ‘Pay With Crypto’ Feature
In another 2021 digital currency milestone, Visa announced it is the first major payments network to settle a 100% cryptocurrency transaction. More
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Coinbase Pro Adds Support for Cardano’s ADA
Coinbase Pro is adding support for Cardano’s ADA, with trading beginning Thursday once sufficient supply of ADA is established on the platform, the exchange announced Tuesday. More
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Cardano 92% Decentralized with 100% coming by the End of March 2021
Cardano (ADA) continues to be the talk of the town as it hits 92% decentralization and is scheduled to be 100% decentralized on March 31, 2021. More
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Coinbase files for direct listing after Crypto Fees and Revenue Doubles in 2020
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Thursday filed to become a public company and revealed that its fees and thus revenue more than doubled last year to $1.4 billion. More
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Dubai Based Global Crypto Fund to Buy 750 Million of Cardano (ADA) and Polkadot (DOT)
Dubai fund to sell off 750M USD worth of their Bitcoin holdings to increase the company’s positions in Cardano (ADA) and Polkadot (DOT) More
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Payment Processor Square Announced it bought $170 million worth of Bitcoin
Square bought $170 million worth of bitcoin, the company revealed in its fiscal fourth-quarter financial report Tuesday. More
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Elon Musk Hinting at Cardano (ADA) by Changing His Twitter Avatar to a “Fork in The Road” ?
Elon Musk has, once again trolls cryptocurrency community, causing a stir on Twitter after changing his display picture to a “fork in the road, and some think he may be referencing Cardano (ADA). More
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Bitcoin Gets Apple Pay support via BitPay enabling Users to Spend cryptocurrency via their Mastercards
BitPay announced this week that they’ve begun functioning with Apple Wallet. They announced that users of the BitPay Prepaid Mastercard can now add their card to their iPhone’s Apple Wallet. With the BitPay Prepaid Mastercard in an Apple Wallet, the user can spend with Apple Pay. More
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Visa backs Credit Card which will offer Bitcoin Rewards to card Holders
It’s may get easier to earn bitcoin thanks to the Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card. While there are debit cards by Coinbase and Fold that offer bitcoin rewards, this is stated to be the first credit card that rewards you with the cryptocurrency, instead of points or miles. More
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One of the oldest Bank BNY Mellon to offer Bitcoin and Crypto services
Bank of New York Mellon, the nation’s oldest bank, said Thursday that it will begin financing bitcoin and other digital currencies. More
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Cardano Passes XRP in Ranking by over 4 Billion and Eyes Ethereum as ERC20 Converter and Smart Contract release approaches
XRP has been been holding the top 3rd-4th position in the market ranking for quite some time however, that time has ended, as Cardano now sits in the 3rd ranked position More
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DNATags(TM) To Convert To Cardano’s Goguen Smart Contracts From Ethereum Solidity-based Smart Contracts
Santo Mining Corp. dba Santo Blockchain Labs (OTC PINK:SANP) developers of DNATags™, along with DNAX Brands Inc (DNAX) will convert DNATags™ from Ethereum to the Cardano Goguen. More
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Bitcoin hits $44,000 as Elon Musk Joins the Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency bandwagon buy $1.5 Billion worth Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s price soared to an all-time high, breaking above $44,000 apiece, after Tesla revealed a big stake in the digital coin. The electric car maker also said it would start accepting payments in bitcoin for its products. Bitcoin’s price jumped sharply to an all-time high after Tesla revealed at least a $1.5 billion stake in […] More
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Bitcoin 2021 Gathers Major Crypto Companies Like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Grayscale, Fidelity, and more
As the cryptocurrency space sees a major uptick in market cap and momentum, major vendors int he cryptocurrency space will be attending microstrategy’s “Bitcoin 2021 Summit” on February 4, 2021, to give presentations and discuss what their perceived outlooks are for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency space. More
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VISA CEO states they see “Bitcoin as Digital Gold” in Earnings Call
Payments giant Visa Inc’s CEO Alfred Kelly has revealed his firm’s plans to enable cryptocurrencies trading on its network. More
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US Treasury Choice Janet Yellen is Talking about Taxing UNREALIZED Capital Gains
Janet Yellen proposes unrealized wealth tax which could cripple start up/entrepreneur space and wants to encourage cryptocurrency use. More
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Coinbase Inappropriately Holding User’s Funds an Not Responding to Complaints
Coinbase has become one of the largest gatekeepers for cryptocurrency purchases in the United States, but at the same time they are known for falling short on offering acceptable customer service, charging users extremely high and/or mystifying fees, and they now have changed their “terms” to vaguely state that they can hold customer’s funds without any real reas More
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Trump Administration May Issue Extremely Burdensome Crypto Wallet Rules
US Treasury and the Trump administration could destroy financial sovereignty and the true nature of blockchain by going after self-hosted cryptocurrency wallets. More
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PayPal Announces Launch of New Service Enabling Users to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency
Paypal recently released an update to their press release that all eligible PayPal accountholders in the U.S. can now buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly with PayPal. Download the PayPal app or log in to your account to learn more. More
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Coinbase Commerce Enables Option for Merchants to Instantly Convert Crypto to Fiat or USDC
Coinbase “Commerce” will now let merchants that use its service instantly convert cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies and the USDC stablecoin, by simply linking your coinbase account, and converting in a few simply clicks. More
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Coinbase Now Offers INSTANT Withdrawals to Debit Cards for Easier Fiat Spending
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that it is now offering “instant withdrawals” to Debit cards, enabling cryptocurrency users to easily covert their crypto balances into fiat and spend their funds using their respective VISA cards. More
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Elrond’s (eGLD) New Wallet is Live But Still No Staking
Elrond Network has released the latest version of its wallet, which present a simple, clean, and modern user dashboard. Users can send, receive Elrond (eGLD) and a “future release” they will be able to stake their coins and claim rewards. More
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Fuse.io and Ethereum Bridge Enables Cryptocurrency Creation without Coding Knowledge
use Studio is a DApp (Decentralized App) running on the Ethereum and Fuse networks. It allows anybody without technical knowledge to launch a community and integrate a cryptocurrency token into it. More
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The Elrond Mainnet Token eGLD Swap Begins September 3rd Starting on Binance
Elrond (ERD) is set to begin its official transition to “eGLD” and see a drastic increase in scarcity and also in coin value. ERD holders will swap each ERD for 1,000 eGLD (1000:1 ratio). More
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Federal Reserve Announces NEW 24x7x365 Instant Payment interbank Settlement Service
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced details of the FedNow℠ Service, a new 24x7x365 interbank settlement service with clearing functionality to support instant/real-time payments in the United States. More
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1.2 Billion NASDAQ Listed-Firm ‘MicroStrategy’ Purchases $250 Million in Bitcoin (BTC)
The business firm worth more than $1.2 billion, also listed on NASDAQ, has bought $250 million worth Bitcoin on a long move. More
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Entrepreneur Kevin L. Walker Turns $5,000 into $32,800+ in Less Than 5 months via Cardano & Elrond Crypto
The crypto space is seeing huge moves upwards and many are calling that the bull market has begun. As Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Elrond, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies are on the rise, many people are flocking to the crypto space. More
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Bitcoin Deemed Money Under D.C. Financial Services Law
The virtual currency known as Bitcoin (BTC) is a form of “money” covered under the Washington, D.C., Money Transmitters Act, a federal court said Friday. More
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Banks Can Now Custody/Hold Bitcoin Cryptocurrency for Customers
The OCC serves to charter, regulate and supervise national banks. Today’s OCC letter clarifies that national banks have the authority to provide fiat bank accounts and cryptocurrency custodial services to cryptocurrency businesses. This clarification from the OCC may open the doors for larger financial institutions to be more comfortable providing traditional bank accounts to cryptocurrency […] More
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Philippines Now Has 16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Approved by Central Bank
The number of regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the Philippines has grown to 16, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the country’s central bank. One of the regulated exchanges has been helping the government and Unionbank to launch an app for bond purchases. More
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Samsung’s Blockchain Phone to feature Elrond (ERD) Blockchain Gaming App
Samsung Electronics’ blockchain smartphones, such as Galaxy S10, are set to feature Elrond project’s gaming app – “Battle of Elrond.” The gaming app is scheduled to get launched in Q1 of this year. More
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Visa Files Patent for Digital Dollar / “Digital Fiat Currency” Signaling Digital money Push
Just as China launches the digital Yuan, which will have huge economic effects, Visa International has filed for a cryptocurrency system patent that is meant to replace physical fiat currency. The system, which utilizes both central banks and commercial banks, leverages a private blockchain to improve the payment ecosystem. More
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Bitcoin (BTC) Goes from $9,200 to Over $9,800 in Minutes
Bitcoin trades at $9,800, jumping over $600 in minutes. The total market cap sits over $266 billion More
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Cardano Releases its Mainnet 1.0 and Prepares for Mainnet Staking
IOHK has launched Daedalus 1.0, a full node wallet for the Cardano blockchain and its native token Ada. More
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China Central Bank Testing the Digital Yuan and Chinese Capital CEO Mocks America
Images have begun to circulate around twitter from users indicating that the Chinese Central bank is testing its anticipated digital yuan. More
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‘Banking For All Act’ Hits The Senate Mentioning the “Digital Dollar” & “Digital Dollar Wallet”
IOHK has launched Daedalus 1.0, a full node wallet for the Cardano blockchain and its native token Ada. More
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New Forbes 50 Blockchain/Cryptocurrency List Reveals Major Corporate Involvement
Forbes recently published the second edition of its Blockchain 50. The list aims to capture the billion dollar companies most active in blockchain. To be included in the Blockchain 50, a company must have a valuation above $1 billion. More
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FDIC Approves Square for Banking License with Proposed Conditions
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) gave the green light to an application from the FinTech firm Square to create a de novo industrial bank in Utah, the agency said on Wednesday More
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US Congressman Introduces “Discussion Draft” of Cryptocurrency Act of 2020
According to reports, On March 9, Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced the “Crypto-Currency Act of 2020,” a bill that looks to choreograph a wide range of digital assets to answer to the appropriate regulator. More
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Cryptocurrency Legal in South Korea
The South Korean National Assembly unanimously voted in favor of a bill on Thursday that provides the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, exchanges and crypto-related platforms. The approval of the amended Special Financial Transactions Information Act signifies the legalization of cryptocurrency trading and holding in the country. It marks one of the world’s most comprehensive legal frameworks for the emerging industry. More
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XRP and Ethereum to Build a Bridge as Two of Blockchain’s Most Liquid Cryptocurrencies
Ripple intends on building a bridge between two of the blockchain/cryptocurrency space’s most liquid cryptocurrencies. More
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New Samsung Galaxy Phones Will Support Bitcoin and Ethereum Crypto Storage
Electronics giant Samsung, has confirmed that support for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), is coming to its new line of smartphones. More
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Cambodia to launch Digital Currency Supported by 11 Banks to Start
Two years after reports of a Cambodian cryptocurrency, the country is set to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) payment system. More
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Dubai’s Tax-free Crypto Valley IS Coming
A Dubai government authority has announced that it is launching a crypto valley in the country’s free zone, where there is no personal or corporate income tax. With the help of its partners from the Swiss crypto valley, Dubai will offer a variety of services such as incubation for startups, coworking facilities, blockchain training, education, events, mentoring and funding. More
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Square Wins Patent For RealTime Crypto-to-Fiat Payments System
Square, the payments provider operated by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, won a patent to debut new tech, allowing users with different assets to transfer payments, including crypto-to-fiat transactions. More
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Japan and Philippines Partner to Build Asia’s CryptoValley with Airport
The Philippines is building Asia’s crypto hub, and it has found a partner in Japan. The two countries will team up on a project that will see the construction of a special economic zone for blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. The Philippines will construct an $80 million airport to open up the region and make it a blockchain hotspot. More
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Coinbase’s Mobile DApp Browser May Be Removed From Apple’s App Store
After Google removed Ethereum-based decentralized application (DApp) browser MetaMask from its Android application store, Apple may now force Coinbase to remove the DApp browser feature from its crypto wallet application. More
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The Crypto-Currency Act of 2020 Could Bring United States Crypto Clarity
A U.S. Congressman (Paul Gosar: Republican-Arizona) has reportedly introduced a draft bill to bring regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency space, dividing cryptocurrencies into three parts: crypto-commodities, crypto-currencies, and crypto-securities. More
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Coinbase CEO Wins Patents Allowing Users to Send Bitcoin (BTC) Via Any Email Address
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, has acquired a US patent for a method that allows users to transfer Bitcoin (BTC) by simply sending an email. More
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Cardano Incentivized Testnet Snapshot Complete with Staking to Debut December 9th
the Balance Snapshot was successfully completed on Friday, November 29, 2019. The test network was initially launched without the staking function, so no Ada Coins have been earned to date. More
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Swiss Crypto Bank Seeks Expansion to U.K., Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Portugal, Netherlands, Singapore, & Hong Kong
Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA will be further expanding into an additional nine other markets. The firm already operates with a securities dealer license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. More
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Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology to Create Blockchain Smart Cities
Singapore-based blockchain firm BCB Blockchain has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with a branch of the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support the development of local smart cities. More
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German Banks Authorized to Store Cryptocurrencies in 2020 for Clients
Next year German banks will be able to manage cryptocurrencies like bitcoin after the fourth EU money laundering directive goes into effect. The directive passed in the German parliament, Bundestag, allows banks in the country to act as cryptocurrency custodians. More
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HSBC Launches Real-Time Payments For Businesses via RTP Network
HSBC Bank has launched real-time payments capabilities on the RTP network that gives businesses the ability to send and receive real-time payments, the company said in a press release Monday (Nov. 18), via Business Wire. HSBC is said to be a member of the R3 consortium. More
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SIMPLE GUIDE: Leverage Trading for Huge Potential Profits with XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum
Leverage works by using a deposit, known as margin, to provide you with increased exposure. Essentially, you’re putting down a fraction of the full value of your trade. More
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China’s President Xi Promotes Adoption and Acceleration of Blockchain Technology
According to reports from China, An official at China’s central bank official has urged commercial banks to “step up their application” of blockchain. More
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Cardano (ADA) Incentivized Testnet: How to Participate and Stake Your Crypto
The Cardano Incentivized testnet is the beginning of cryptocurrency’s “Shelley” rollout, which will culminate in the release of what is said to be a secure, decentralized proof-of-stake (PoS) network. Allowing users to “stake” their coins, which allows holders to receive coins passively, simply for holding coins, and stabilizing the network. More
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Bakkt to Launch Bitcoin (BTC) Options December 9, 2019
Based on a report from Bakkt CEO Kelly Leofflet, on theDecember 9, Bakkt will launch the first regulated options contract for bitcoin futures. More
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VISA and London Based Crypto App ‘Revolut’ Coming to the United States
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Finance App “Revolut” says it will use the deal with Visa to expand in United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, and Singapore. More
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Bank of America Launches “Real Time” Payments citing “Instant Settlement”
United States banking giant Bank of America to launch “Real Time Payments” gradually, through 2019 and 2020. More
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US Lawmakers Ask Fed to Consider Developing ‘National Digital Currency’
Two U.S. lawmakers seemingly want the Federal Reserve to consider creating a digital dollar. More
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Binance.US Launches fiat on-ramp and Enables deposits for Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar and others
Binance.US, the U.S. branch of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, officially launched its digital asset marketplace. The U.S.-only exchange will offer a fiat on-ramp and free trading for all listed coins, which will begin on Sept. 24. More
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Wells Fargo to Pilot Dollar-Linked Crypto-Stablecoin for Internal Settlement
U.S.-based financial banking giant Wells Fargo is developing a U.S. dollar-linked rypto-stablecoin that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform. More
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Hong Kong firm Offering Employees Crypto Pension Plans
Hong Kong-based firm Legacy Trust is now offering a pension plan where contributions can be made with both cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, aimed at businesses in the crypto industry. More
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ERC20 crypto tokens – What are they? How to secure/protect them with Ledger Wallet?
ERC-20 tokens can represent a diverse range of digital assets. Like other crypto assets, they can have a value and be sent and received.
The difference between ERC-20 tokens and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin…is that ERC-20 tokens don’t have their own blockchain but reside on top of the Ethereum blockchain. More -
Ethereum/ETH ‘ERC-20’ tokens are now supported on Ledger Live
One of the most utilized hardware wallets, Ledge, has now expanded its overall utility, releasing support for ER-20 tokens. Users can update their firmware easily and once updated, adding ER-20 tokens to your portfolio is a breeze. More
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$35 Million worth Ethereum Sent on XRP ledger
The XRP Ledger can be utilized to send and receive other crypto-assets with the same speed, and recentty %35 million of Ethereum was sent on the XRP ledger. More
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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. More
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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. More
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US Federal Reserve Announces Plan to Develop Real-Time Payments System
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Monday it planned to develop its own round-the-clock real-time payments and settlement service, with an expected launch in 2023 or 2024. More
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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. More
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The United States Federal Reserve WILL Create a Real-Time Payments System
The Federal Reserve said on Monday that it would create a real-time payments system, with the goal of making paychecks and money transfers available for use more quickly. More
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Philippines Bank Completes Blockchain Cross-Border Payment Pilot
The Philippnies-based UnionBank has successfully completed a pilot of a blockchain-based cross-border remittance from the Philippines to Singapore, according to a press release published on July 23. More
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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. More
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Fed Chairman 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. More
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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. More
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US Lawmakers Call to Freeze Facebook’s Centralized Digital Identity/Blockchain/Cryptocurrency ‘Libra’ Project
Article first read on, Piiggy Bank. 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 […] More
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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. More
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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. More
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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 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). More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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). More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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.” More
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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) More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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”.. 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 More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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 More
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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 More
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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. More
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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) More
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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. More
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’12 Days of Christmas’ by Coinbase
Coinbase 12 Days of Christmas could be awesome! More
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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. More
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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. More
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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 More
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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 […] More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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! More
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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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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. More
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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. More
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СNBC Cryptocurrency Trader/Host Ran Neuner Claims Coinbase Soon Will Launch Its First IPO
Coinbase IPO could be coming soon More
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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… More
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Coinbase 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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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.. More
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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… More
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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. More
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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. More
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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. More
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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 More
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Winklevoss ETF Application Rejected by Regulators
Bitcoin is currently trading at $8,202 [crtools-table coin=”BTC” cols=”price,cap,supply,volume,change” search=”false” pagination=”10,20,30″] 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 […] More
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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). More
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South Korea Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency Exchanges
South Korea is Officially Recognizing Crypto Exchanges as Regulated Banks More
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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. More
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Facebook Lifts Ban on Cryptocurrency Ads with Conditions
Facebooks has changed it’s mind and will allow cryptocurrency ads from… More
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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. More
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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). More
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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. More
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Watch and Analysis
Key Points Bitcoin price found support near $6,620 after a major decline against the US Dollar. Yesterday’s highlighted important bearish trend line was breached with resistance at $6,700 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair is currently correcting higher towards a few important resistances such as $7,000 and [...] -
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. More
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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 More
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Safely and Securely Shop Using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Cryptocurrencies
Online store Shopping with Cryptocurrency seeks to assist with the mass adoption of cryptocurrency and one of the main issues plaguing the mass adoption of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, NEO, Ripple, Cardano, Bytecoin, Stellar Lumens, and other cryptocurrencies, which is users abilities to easily use their cryptocurrencies for purchases, rather than the cryptocurrencies solely remaining as [...] -
SEC chairman: Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are NOT securities
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton speaks with CNBC's Bob Pisani about what he sees for the future of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICO). [crtools-table coin="" fiat="USD,EUR" cols="price,cap,supply,volume,change" search="false" pagination="10,20,30"] Buy / Sell Cryptocurrency -
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. More
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Bitcoin ATM Fever in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is a well known industrial city and Michigan’s most populous city. However, the region has been dealing with a tumultuous economy and the city residents have been suffering from financial hardships for years. That hasn’t stopped a large influx of bitcoin ATMs from being installed in the city as Detroit now has over 29 [...] -
Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency: Selecting a Wallet [GUIDE]
[crtools-table coin="BTC" fiat="USD,EUR" cols="price,cap,supply,volume,change" search="false" pagination="10,20,30"] There are two main steps when you start thinking how to choose a Bitcoin wallet. First decide whether you need an online wallet, an offline wallet, or both. Then you can consider specific wallets and find the best Bitcoin wallet for you. Wallet types are mainly about security and [...] -
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! More
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Ledger Nano S – Setting Up as a New Device
Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more! More
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Ledger Nano S – Unboxing and Controlling/Handling the Device
Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more! More
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Ledger Nano S – Resetting the Device
Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more! More
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Ledger Nano S – Complete Guide/Tutorial
Here is a complete guide for the Ledger Nano S. How to setup, use it, restore to factory settings, and more! More
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Cryptocurrency Airdrop Tokens/Coins Vs Fork [Guide]
Almost all airdrops fall into one of three categories: those for holding a cryptocurrency whose blockchain is hosting a new altcoin, those issued in cases where a blockchain is forked, and those offered in exchange for promoting the project through social media. Of course, as with all free things, airdrops usually come with a catch; they typically [...] -
The ‘Universal Cryptocurrency Wallet’ Aims to Change the Cryptocurrency/Finance Space
Universal Cryptocurrency Wallet is a decentralized multi-asset cryptocurrency wallet which allows users to safely store their cryptocurrency assets such as Bitcoin, NEO, Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Dash. Securely and easily managing private keys is one of the main obstacles users experience when trying to adopt and use cryptocurrency, and Universal Cryptocurrency Wallet aims to solve that [...] -
Binance adds New ‘dust’ feature for Cryptocurrency fractions
Today a feature was added to Binance that I have been waiting for, for months! It's the 'dust sweeping' feature that was often spoken of, to get rid of tiny fractions of crypto's that are otherwise untradeable, and too small to withdraw. You can now combine these fractions and sell them together for BNB tokens. [...] -
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Technology: FULL Explanation
Bitcoin and Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way we transact and seems like its use will increase inevitably. Here is a video detailing Bitcoin blockchain technology. -
Tips for Choosing the Right Exchange to Buy/Sell Cryptocurrency
The most commonly known exchanges to purchase to cryptocurrency on are: Coinbase Gdax (sister company to Coinbase) Binance (Buy and Sell Bitcoin and an extensive list of other alternate cryptocurrencies) Kucoin (modern and resembles a faster version of Binance and Bittrex) Despite the uncertain space, experts say there are some exchanges that bring more risk than others. Here's [...] -
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. More
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Easily Start Mining Bitcoin with The Antminer S9 14TH/s
https://youtu.be/nAjtMjLvHy8 With the ever increasing difficulty to mine Bitcoins it gets harder and harder to actually make a profit as a Bitcoin miner. However not too long ago the most powerful and efficient miner to date was introduced – The Antminer s9. The Antminer s9 seems to be to only Bitcoin miner still able to [...] -
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. More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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. More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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 More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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Bitcoin above 8K and Top 100 Coins in the Green as the Cryptocurrency Market Rebounds
After hitting a multi-month low of $6,094 on Tuesday, Feb. 6, Bitcoin is rebounding substantially Wednesday, Feb. 7, pushing over $8,000, and pulling the top 100 altcoins up with it. Image source: coin360.io Bitcoin’s price has gained about 24 percent in the 24 hours to press time, trading at an average of $8,280, according to CoinMarketCap. Altcoins are [...] -
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 […] More
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SBC & SEC echoes an Optimistic and Curious Tone on Cryptocurrency
In a hearing today before the Senate Banking Committee, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo opened up about what the near-term U.S. regulatory fate of cryptocurrency might look like. In a week of plunging prices and bad news, the hearing struck a tone that coin watchers [...] -
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 More
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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. More
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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… More
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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. More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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Teenage Bitcoin Millionaire: “it’s Your own fault if you’re not a Millionaire in 10 years”
Nineteen-year-old Erik Finman, who turned $1,245 given to him by his grandmother into a Bitcoin fortune of $1.5 million, has tough advice for anyone who wants to get like him. "If you do not become a millionaire in the next 10 years, then it's your own fault," the German teenager told Business Insider, citing the insane [...] -
Is the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Market Crashing? – Will the Market Recover?
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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 […] More
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How to Buy/Sell Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Cardano, and Alt Cryptos on Coinbase, Binance, Huobi, ByBit, and More
Easy steps to buying/selling Bitcoin, XRP, Cardano, Etherum, NEO, Chainlink, Tron, Tezos, Stellar Lumens, and other valuable cryptocurrencies. More
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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 […] More
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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. […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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Robin Hood Posts Official List of Cryptocurrency COINS Absent ANY TOKENS
Robin Hood recent made headlines announcing to the world that they will allow their users to buy and sell cryptocurrency on their platform coming this February. Users were able to immediately start inviting their friends and family, for the opportunity to get moved up on the list, and possibly receive a free stock. Users were [...] -
Quick Market Assessment: Ethereum, Bitcoin, NEO, Tron, Litecoin Ripple, Stellar
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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 […] More
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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 More
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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 […] More
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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. More
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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. More
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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, […] More
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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 […] More
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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 […] More
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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. More
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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 […] More
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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. More
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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. More
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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 […] More
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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? More
