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Elastos Teams Up With Bitmain On Merged Mining
Elastos, the 77th-largest crypto by market capitalization, is about to get several thousand new miners—although they may not realize it. In an announcement today, the eighteen-year-old project revealed a merged mining partnership with Bitmain that will bring the ELA protocol into the two largest Bitcoin mining pools. дальше »
2018-8-28 17:45 | |
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Ether Kingdoms Update: Beta Is Over, August Release Adds Several New Features
With its own proof-of-stake token and a free-to-play gameplay, Ether Kingdoms seems like a promising offering for crypto enthusiasts who are on the lookout for a quality cryptocurrency game that’s not just a glorified clone of CryptoKitties. дальше »
2018-8-28 17:09 | |
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Wall Street Crypto Criticizer Says Bitcoin will Bust, Investors Will Get Slaughtered
Wall Street Legend Jordan Belfort Calls Bitcoin a Trap Jordan Belfort really is the stuff of legends. The multi-millionaire first hit international news when he was imprisoned on several charges involving the scamming of investors. дальше »
2018-8-27 20:55 | |
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Prominent Analyst: Bitcoin is Significantly Healthier in 2018 Than 2014, Optimistic
Willy Woo, a cryptocurrency researcher and respected investor, has said that the 2018 Bitcoin correction will not turn out to be like the 2014 slump, when the price of Bitcoin dropped 90 percent and remained in a low price range for several years. дальше »
2018-8-28 13:57 | |
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Investments, Offshores, Foreign Trade – Russia Planning for Crypto
With regulations on the horizon, high-ranking officials in Russia have come up with ideas on how to harness cryptocurrencies when, hopefully, they are finally legalized. The need of finding ways to circumvent sanctions on several fronts seems to be the main incentive for the ingenuity in the corridors of power in Moscow. дальше »
2018-8-28 13:15 | |
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Layer 1 Should Be Innovative in the Short Term but Less in the Long Term
One of the key tradeoffs in blockchain design is whether to build more functionality into base-layer blockchains themselves (“layer 1”), or to build it into protocols that live on top of the blockchain, and can be created and modified without changing the blockchain itself (“layer 2”). дальше »
2018-8-28 04:03 | |
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Bank of Thailand All Set to Issue Own Digital Currency, Powered by R3
The central bank of Thailand (Bank of Thailand (BOT)) is set to issue its own digital currency in conjunction with several local financial institutions. Acknowledging the major impact that technological changes have on financial services globally, the Bank of Thailand announced that it is working in collaboration with the country’s largest banks on a project […] Bank of Thailand All Set to Issue Own Digital Currency, Powered by R3 was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-26 16:30 | |
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‘Bitcoin Whales Where Are You? ‘ – Defense Distributed’s Cody Wilson Asks
The controversial startup Defense Distributed is in hot water and has made an appeal to the Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency communities. [Note: This is a guest article submitted by Eric Yao] Defense Distributed Appeals to Bitcoin Whales The Texas nonprofit, headed by anarchist and activist Cody Wilson, is an organization that aims to distribute open source, downloadable 3D-printed weapons. дальше »
2018-8-26 16:00 | |
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Russia May Criminalize Illegal Cryptocurrency Activities
Maintaining its positive, yet careful, stance on cryptocurrencies, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is considering making all unauthorized cryptocurrencies a criminally-liable offense, according to local outlet Izvestia. дальше »
2018-8-26 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin at $60K Matter of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’ — Says Bobby Lee
As China beefs up its cryptocurrency ban and US regulators reject more Bitcoin ETFs, famous faces are reaffirming their beliefs that Bitcoin prices could still hit up to $60,000 by 2020. ‘More Stability, Liquidity And Faster Adoption’ In the face of several regulatory setbacks for Bitcoin this week, BTCC co-founder Bobby Lee and Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee both went on record in recent days to forecast a turnaround in the fortunes of the largest Read More The post Bitcoin at $60K Matter of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’ — Says Bobby Lee appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-8-25 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: High Shorts Count Could Signal Price Hike
Once again, bitcoin finds itself precariously perched on the bottom of its macro trading range (TR). After a strong round of selling over the course of two weeks plunged the price back to the $6,000s, bitcoin began consolidating for several weeks at the bottom of the TR:Figure 1: BTC-USD, 1-Day Candles, Macro TRAs shown in the figure above, the market has interacted several times at the current price range and it has been a source of three major bullish rallies. дальше »
2018-8-25 00:42 | |
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US Lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard Discloses Her Crypto Investments: Ethereum and Litecoin
Following the footsteps of Virginia Republican Robert Goodlatte, US representative Tulsi Gabbard has also revealed her cryptocurrency holdings. Her financial disclosure reports show investments in Ethereum and Litecoin. дальше »
2018-8-25 19:09 | |
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China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
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Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36 | |
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Bitcoin Spikes 7 Percent as BitMEX Undergoes “Scheduled Maintenance”
Bitcoin market capitalization jumped from $6,450 to $6,900 in mere moments at 9 PM EST. This coincided directly with a scheduled shutdown of the trading platform BitMEX. Down for Maintenance or Manipulation? The twitter account for BitMEX stated several times that customers were having trouble accessing their services until the site was fixed. дальше »
2018-8-24 20:00 | |
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While Bitmain Faces Investor Flak, BitMEX Rents Out World’s Most Expensive Office
Two prominent, China-based cryptocurrency businesses are undergoing contrasting fortunes; while Bitmain is facing flak for several inconsistencies in its investor deck and competition from mining rivals, the Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange (BitMEX) just moved into the world’s most expensive office. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
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Bitcoin Dealer Indicted on Money Laundering Charges in San Diego
A 21-year-old Bitcoin dealer from California has been indicted on several counts of crime which include money laundering and operating an unregistered money transmitting business. Jacob Burrell Campos was ordered held without bail on August 17 after investigations by the US Department of Justice reportedly unearthed a thriving underground Bitcoin exchange business that he operated. […] дальше »
2018-8-22 17:00 | |
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SoftBank Denies Reports of Bitmain Deal; Bitmain Still Silent
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has denied media reports of its involvement in a pre-IPO funding round of bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain. Last week, several media outlets had reported that SoftBank and Chinese internet giant Tencent were leading a pre-IPO funding round for Bitmain. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:03 | |
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US Investors Can Buy An Exchange-Traded Product for Bitcoin
A Swedish company has recently made its Bitcoin exchange-traded note (ETN) product available for US investors via USD. This product serves as a viable alternative to the exchange-traded fund (ETF) products, blocked several times by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2018-8-21 00:39 | |
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Two Blockchain Companies up the Ante This Quarter
Regardless of the price movement in cryptocurrencies, blockchain companies are showing promise. With government and institutional interest rising, several up and coming firms are buckling up for big changes. дальше »
2018-8-19 18:09 | |
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Cryptocurrency Miners Ignore the Bitcoin Price Fall, Focus on Expansion Instead
The recent decline in cryptocurrency prices has cast a shadow on several aspects of the digital currencies space. However, one area where this bearish outlook has not extended to is cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2018-8-19 01:00 | |
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Ripple’s CTO Invented a Distributed Computer System in the 80s Before Satoshi’s Bitcoin
David Schwartz, Ripple’s chief technology officer, had conjured a similar concept to Nakamoto’s Bitcoin blockchain 30 years ago, known as a “multilevel distributed computer system,” reported The Next Web on August 17, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-19 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s Volatility Renders it Useless as a Payment Method, Says Former PayPal CEO
Bill Harris has made clear his view on cryptos several times. The former PayPal CEO has in the past described Bitcoin as the ‘greatest scam in history’ and a massive ‘pump and dump scheme.’ Harris recently reiterated his stand, further claiming that all the praise that Bitcoin has been receiving as an efficient payment method […] дальше »
2018-8-18 17:00 | |
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Thai Bitcoin Scandal Implicates Stock Exchange and Staff at 3 Banks
Staff at three Thai banks and an investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are among the people implicated in a mega bitcoin scandal, local media reported on August 16. According to the Thai police, several bank employees failed to report huge transfers to the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Office, a violation of the country’s […] дальше »
2018-8-18 16:00 | |
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Forget the Bitcoin ETF, an ETN Already Allows US Investors to Invest in BTC
The Bitcoin ETF has been one of the biggest stories of 2018 in the crypto space. However, a similar product already exists and with it, investors in U. S. markets are able to allocate more funds into the Bitcoin market using normal brokerage accounts. дальше »
2018-8-18 14:00 | |
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5 Coins Surged More Than 25% in the Last 24 Hours
Over the last twenty-four hours, several major cryptocurrencies have recorded major gains. Bitcoin has remained close to $6,500 and others have seen huge spikes. Many tokens have benefited from the boost in the market, but 5 coins in particular have exceeded investors’ expectations. дальше »
2018-8-18 06:40 | |
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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Security-Enhanced Bitcoin Payment System
U. S. -based digital currency exchange Coinbase has filed a patent on a new Bitcoin payment system designed to make cryptocurrency payments safer. The new platform will provide an added layer of security for users’ keys and allow them to make Bitcoin payments directly from their digital wallets. дальше »
2018-8-18 00:52 | |
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EOS Price Records First Significant Gain After Downward Spiral
EOS has been undergoing a downward spiral for the last several weeks. Even when other cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin were recording recoveries, EOS continued on its downward trajectory. Today is the first significant gain since the downward spiral began, but whether it can hold and close the day with a gain is another question altogether. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:54 | |
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Bitwise Launches Three New Indexes, Changes Name of HOLD 10
Bitwise Index Services, LLC, has just launched three new indexes covering the cryptoasset market. The creator of the first crypto index fund in the world is now pinpointing specific market segment by focussing on the total market segment, small-cap and mid-cap. дальше »
2018-8-17 17:00 | |
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Stock Exchange Trader and Banks Implicated in $24 Million Thai Bitcoin Scam
An investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as well as employees in no less than three banks have been implicated in the $24 million Bitcoin scam involving actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit. дальше »
2018-8-17 02:55 | |
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U.S. Investors Can Now Buy a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note
American investors can now invest in bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) through an Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) called Bitcoin Tracker One on the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange in Sweden, per a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:09 | |
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Regulations Roundup: This Fall May Bring More Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
August is not the best period for important decisions but it seems a good time to sketch plans for the second active half of the year. Authorities in several countries have shared their intentions regarding the regulation and oversight of the crypto space. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:05 | |
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Jim Cramer Who Said ‘Bears Sterns is Fine’ Thinks ‘Sun is Setting’ on Bitcoin
Former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer believes Bitcoin is most likely dead. Cramer’s pronouncement comes at a difficult period for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. The top-ranked virtual currency has flirted with the $6,000 mark, dropping below that price level several times in the past few days. дальше »
2018-8-16 03:00 | |
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New Transport Layer bloXroute Promises to Solve Bitcoin’s Biggest Problem
bloXroute Labs and a team of Northwestern University students believe Bitcoin’s biggest problem, scalability, can be solved without affecting its chief virtue — decentralization. Northwestern and bloXroute Labs Are Working to Solve Scalability Issue Critics have always identified the limited number of transactions that Bitcoin’s network can process as its most significant problem. дальше »
2018-8-15 12:00 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: Weighing In on Privacy Implications
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:02 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: David Chaum, Patrick Byrne and Blockchain Privacy
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:02 | |
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A New Way to Compare Bitcoin Cash to Bitcoin
Obviously a coin's price matters, but it's only one of several measures of a blockchain's value. Looking at them together gives you a fuller picture. дальше »
2018-8-14 11:00 | |
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Crypto Investors Dream of Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Amidst Bitcoin ETF
Amid the seemingly inevitable SEC decision on the Bitcoin ETF, some are wondering if a trillion-dollar market capitalization is within reach. Amidst a year of ups and downs, investors and enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting the decision on the SEC’s Bitcoin ETF. дальше »
2018-8-12 04:00 | |
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Crypto Price Week in Review: All Major Currencies Fall After SEC Postponement
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400, a price it managed to secure yesterday afternoon. The currency has been the victim of several price swings over the last few days, which likely stem from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) announcement that it was postponing its decision regarding the VanEck […] дальше »
2018-8-10 21:59 | |
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Finance Software Firm Intuit Gets Patent for Bitcoin Transactions via Text Messages
As the world is opening up to the possibilities of blockchain and Bitcoin, several companies are jumping on the opportunity to innovate. California-based financial software company Intuit couldn’t distance itself from the technology for long. дальше »
2018-8-10 21:15 | |
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The Daily: Ledger Adds Coins, Okex Launches Coinall, Exmo Partners with Mistertango
Covered in The Daily on Friday are several announcements crypto users may find interesting. Ledger has added support for 8 new coins and crypto exchange Okex is launching a white label platform. Also, Exmo will offer its European users faster payments and transfers in partnership with Mistertango, and Estonian startup Citowise has integrated credit card […] The post The Daily: Ledger Adds Coins, Okex Launches Coinall, Exmo Partners with Mistertango appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-10 12:55 | |
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Monero (XMR) Daily Price Forecast – August 9
XMR/USD Medium-term Trend: Ranging Supply zones: $200. 00, $210. 00, $220. 00 Demand zones: $70. 00, $60. 00, $50. 00 XMR is in a range in the medium-term outlook. The bearish pressure pushed the cryptocurrency down to $92. дальше »
2018-8-9 17:05 | |
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4 ETF Drawbacks Potentially Hindering Future Bitcoin Growth
A lot of industry experts have high hopes for Bitcoin ETFs. These investment vehicles are primarily designed to attract more institutional investors, assuming such a vehicle ever gets approved. At the same time, there are several downsides to ETFs which could hinder the long-term growth of the Bitcoin industry. 4. Intraday Price Concerns In the […] дальше »
2018-8-9 17:00 | |
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Crypto Scam Bots Are Taking Over Twitter, Reveals New Study
New research by Duo Security published on August 6 has highlighted that over 15,000 crypto scam bots have infiltrated Twitter. These accounts are currently involved in promoting fraudulent giveaways that are duping several users on the platform. дальше »
2018-8-9 16:45 | |
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Ethereum Classic Finally Comes to Coinbase
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, Coinbase, has finally launched support for Ethereum Classic (ETC) on its platform. On August 7, users were immediately able to deposit ETC to their exchange accounts. дальше »
2018-8-9 16:08 | |
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