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Data Shows Institutional Interest in Bitcoin Has Diminished.
Last spring and the beginning of summer 2019 saw digital asset markets spike considerably in value, and many speculators assumed the rise was due to institutional investors. However, BTC and a variety of other popular digital asset prices started plummeting in August. origin »
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SmartDesk 2 review: A sit/stand desk with a lot to like for $349.
I’ve been using a sit/stand desk since 2017. I was never really keen on the idea for standing during an entire working day, but sit/stand desks — the autonomous creatures that raise and lower depending on your needs — were bulky, expensive, and just outside of my ability to justify spending the extra money. origin »
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PayPal Officially Bows Out From Facebook’s Libra Crypto Coin Project.
The Libra Association and the whole existence of Facebook’s Libra project took a pretty strong hit today. PayPal has just officially withdrawn from the Libra Association. We reported earlier today that PayPal was thinking about leaving due to regulatory backlash and it seems that it finally happened. Now, a spokesperson from PayPal affirmed that the […] origin »
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Data Shows Institutional Interest in Bitcoin Is Plummeting; Regulatory Uncertainty To Blame?.
Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt, backed by Starbucks, Microsoft’s venture arm M12, and the Boston Consulting Group, recently launched its physically delivered daily and monthly Bitcoin futures. And yesterday the first block trade of its Bitcoin futures, by Galaxy Digital and XBTO, was also executed. origin »
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Ethereum’s consolidating price may rise further with breach of ascending triangle.
Ethereum’s performance in the month of September ended on a strong note, as the second-largest coin noted over 8% in gains, unlike major coins like Bitcoin and XRP. Even though the coin had breached a rising wedge in September and slumped by over 30%, the coin’s performance remained in the green. origin »
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Sennheiser is definitely mocking Beats in its new ad campaign.
“Would you really take sound advice from a basketball player?” That line sums up Sennheiser‘s ad campaign for its new Momentum 3 Wireless headphones. The venerable audio company doesn’t usually do much in the way of commercials, but this one highlighted a particular pet peeve of mine in mainstream headphone commercials: the celebrities peddling them don’t know jack about audio (probably). origin »
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Bitcoin Had the Highest Increase, Lowest Decrease of 2019, Says Investor.
Throughout 2019 the cryptocurrency market has been on a bullish run. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and others have more than doubled in value. The market reached a high on June 27 and has been decreasing since. origin »
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Galaxy Fold survives 60 percent of claimed folds in stress test, but that’s okay.
When Samsung went on its apology tour for the Galaxy Fold, it claimed the device could outlast 200,000 folds, meant to estimate about five years of use. It was supposed to helpe assure its re-released Fold would be able to stand the test of time. origin »
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CoinBit Pro: Legit Bitcoin and Crypto Trading Education?.
The following CoinBit Pro review is subject to change once more details are made available. From the limited information, here is what is known so far. According to the official website, CoinBit Pro is designed to teach users how to build ‘massive wealth' with bitcoin using their online marketing system. Is made up by people […] origin »
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$900 branded cookware is insane, even for Star Wars fans.
As the latest Star Wars movie, Rise of Skywalker, draws nearer, the branded items are starting to come out in force (no pun intended). One of those revealed today is a set of branded cookware from Le Creuset, which includes one item in particular that aims a blaster right at your poor wallet. origin »
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Coinbase Reinstates GBP Bank Deposits and Withdrawals.
Coinbase crypto exchange has announced that it has reinstated GBP bank deposits and withdrawals for its United Kingdom-based customers. The exchange has also added full support for a host of popular altcoins including basic attention token (BAT), augur (REP), lumens (XLM), XRP and ZRX, according to a blog post on October 3, 2019. origin »
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Family Members See Jail Time for Using Bitcoin on the Dark Web to Sell Drugs.
A criminal case involving a father, his daughter, Bitcoin and drugs happened recently. Brittany Nicole Green and Gregory Green were both sentenced to jail recently in the state of Montana for using Bitcoin to create a drug ring on the dark web. origin »
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Petition to Ban Facebook’s Libra “Crypto” Asset Reaches 55,000.
European NGOs have launched a petition against Facebook’s recently-detailed crypto asset-like digital currency, Libra. The effort seeks to make EU policy makers aware of apparent public resistance to the plans. origin »
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Ethereum-Centric ConsenSys Buys Infura, an ETH Infrastructure Provider.
The famous Ethereum (ETH) venture production studio and accelerator ConsenSys has recently announced a new acquisition. Now, the company bought Infura, a blockchain company that is focused on developing solutions that can improve the infrastructure of the Ethereum network. origin »
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FATF reforms will ensure every crypto exchange is treated as a financial institution, claims eToro’s Mati Greenspan.
When it comes to the crypto ecosystem, the businesses and industry experts share the similar weightage when it comes to sharing opinion. One of the rising entrepreneurs in this field is Mati Greenspan, who currently serves as eToro‘s Senior Market Analyst, featured in one YouTube interview to discuss various insights within the ecosystem. origin »
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Bitcoin’s descending channel highlights possible return of the bulls.
The volatility and unpredictable nature of cryptocurrencies is one of the most sought after, but equally frowned upon characteristics of the crypto-market. On a good day, investors can yield up to 50 percent in profits on their crypto-investments, whereas on a bad evening, there is a chance their positions could lose all their value. origin »
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What’s the Deal Behind Coinbase Making This Sudden & Drastic Move?.
A few months back, Coinbase hiked its fees for its lowest volume tier by 150% and now again in a sudden and drastic step, Coinbase has increased its trading fees for the lowest volume traders by a whopping 233% while subsidizing 60% lower fees for the highest volume traders. Looks like, Coinbase doesn’t care if […] origin »
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Tom Lee: Bitcoin (BTC) Is Still Too Small For Institutions.
Bitcoin (BTC) has maintained a hold above $8,000 for the past few days and it appears to be consolidating here. The Bakkt futures launch a couple of weeks ago was hugely underwhelming and industry experts suggest that bitcoin and crypto is still too small for institutional interest. origin »
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How to get started on Threads, Instagram’s DM app.
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Instagram this week released Threads, a messaging app strictly for communicating with those on your Close Friends list. origin »
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Jack Dorsey Looking for a Designer to Give Bitcoin a New Face.
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of both Twitter and payment processor Square, is looking for a designer to help reinvigorate Bitcoin’s image and help shape how the popular cryptocurrency will be brought into the mainstream. origin »
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Ethereum Surges Towards $180, But Analysts Warn That Further Losses Could be Imminent.
Ethereum (ETH) has been closely tracking the price action of Bitcoin and most other major altcoins over the past several days, but it appears that it is beginning to establish its own momentum as it climbs towards $180. origin »
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Bitcoiner Pierre Rochard joins Kraken as Bitcoin Evangelist.
Today, Pierre Rochard, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, joined Kraken as the crypto exchange’s “Bitcoin evangelist. ” “When I spoke with the team at Kraken, it became clear that joining them would be the best way I can help Bitcoin achieve mass adoption,” said Pierre Rochard in his announcement. origin »
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DTCC Delays Blockchain Post-Trade System To Sidestep Possible Brexit Complications.
Brexit is coming up and several companies in the United Kingdom are scared of it. Now, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has recently affirmed that it would postpone the launch of its new post-trade platform for derivatives to avoid any kind of complication with Brexit. According to the official reports, the delay is […] origin »
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SegWit Transactions Are On The Rise; Bitcoiner Makes A Deal With Binance’s CZ To Increase Adoption.
Segregated Witness (SegWit) transactions on the Bitcoin network have recently increased. According to data taken from the network, the use of SegWit has spiked to 55% in September. This is an optional protocol that helps the blockchain transactions to lower costs because it can accommodate more transactions in a single block. The SegWit protocol creates […] origin »
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Disney squabbles with Netflix and Amazon over Disney+.
As the release date of Disney+, Disney’s fledgling entrant in the streaming wars, draws closer, the company is starting to get serious friction burns with competing platforms — namely, Netflix and Amazon. origin »
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Facebook’s Libra, other stablecoins may disrupt financial stability, claims FSB’s Vice Chair.
The commotion around Libra and other stablecoins has caught the attention of a lot of regulators from across the world. The idea of a virtual asset backed by a fiat currency to facilitate payments has taken flight among several mainstream financial institutions, including the likes of JPMorgan. origin »
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U.K. Financial Watchdog Mulls Banning Cryptocurrency-Derivative Products.
According to a report by The Economist, the U. K. ’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering putting a blanket ban on cryptocurrency-derivative products, including options, futures, and other novel financial instruments. origin »
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FSB Chair: Stablecoins Can Make Legal Obstacles More Difficult.
The chair of the Financial Stability Board, Randall Quarles, recently spoke about the rise in popularity stablecoins are having, including very prominent projects such as Libra. According to him, the future can have significant regulatory challenges because of these projects. origin »
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Cardano bearish in the long term as selling pressure continues to build.
The cryptocurrency market has been trying to breakout from the bearish price movement that began on 24 September, a day which saw a majority of the tokens including Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP bleeding by double digits. origin »
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‘Facebook’s Libra has better chance of adoption in the U.S than Bitcoin’.
eToro crypto-exchange’s Market Analyst, Mati Greenspan recently featured in an interview to provide a glance within the mysterious crypto ecosystem. While speaking about Bitcoin nearing its 21 million cap, Greenspan highlighted that the current ecosystem incentivises the miners “to deliver the computing power at whatever costs. origin »
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More Downside in Bitcoin Before Conservative Buying Opportunity, Say Analysts.
Bitcoin appears to be looking at a little more downside before it becomes a reasonable buy again, according to a pair of crypto industry commentators. Having recently rebounded from what most traders are considering the ultimate bottom of the 2018 bear market, we could be looking at a further drop then sideways trading for a. origin »
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New York’s NYDFS to Hire a New Deputy Superintendent for Virtual Currency.
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has recently decided to upgrade its crypto-focused staff with a new hire. A new job advert posted online this week shows that the organization is now looking for a new Deputy Superintendent for Virtual Currency. origin »
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After Raising $100M During ICO “Gold-Backed” Karatbars Are Being Investigated By Florida Regulators.
A German-based company is currently being investigated by the financial regulators of Florida. Karatbars International had an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) back in 2018 and it raised $100 million to create its own gold-backed token. origin »
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#Bitcoin Mentions on Twitter Fall to All-Time Low.
The number of tweets with #Bitcoin has dropped significantly in the past few months. The mentions plummeted today to the lowest level recorded. Unfolded (@cryptounfolded) is reporting that the number of Tweets mentioning #Bitcoin has just hit a new low. origin »
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PayPal Withdraws From Facebook-Led Libra Crypto Project.
PayPal has withdrawn from the Libra Association, the company announced Friday. origin »
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Bitcoin Developer James Lopp Has a Warning for Trezor Wallet Owners After One User's Alleged Loss of Funds.
James Lopp urges Trezor wallet owners to bookmark the company’s website after one user allegedly falls victim to typosquatting origin »
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Galaxy Digital and OTC Firm XBTO Conduct First Block Trades On Bakkt.
Bakkt was launched recently, but the platform is already carving its niche in the market. This week, the crypto investment fund Galaxy Digital and the over the counter (OTC) desk XBTO were the first companies to conduct a block trade using Bakkt’s BTC futures contracts. origin »
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Ethereum’s long-term bullish pattern might be invalidated by death cross.
The cryptocurrency market has been struggling to gain bullish price movement after the massive fall on September 24th, which saw Bitcoin and major altcoins lose their value in double digits. Since then the market has not seen any significant surge in prices, as the wave of market corrections often neutralized the small gains. origin »
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Two Industry Giants, Messenger LINE and Nomura Holdings, Form New Blockchain Alliance.
On October Fourth, the Line Group Companies LINE and LVC Corporation announced their alliance with Nomura Holdings. This alliance was made on the basis of collective intent between these companies. This intent is to explore the massive opportunities within the field of blockchain. origin »
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Retail Giant Walmart Partners With IBM Blockchain To Track Shrimp To Sams Club Locations.
Walmart recently announced that it is steering blockchain technology for end-to-end traceability of shrimp sourced in Andhra Pradesh and exported to select Sam’s Club locations in the US. The US imports 46% of shrimp consigned from India and Andhra Pradesh is the principal shrimp exporting State in the country. Blockchain is a way to digitize […] origin »
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Brave создаёт децентрализованную VPN.
Браузер с открытым исходным кодом Brave предложил новую систему виртуальной частной сети (VPN), которая будет основываться на децентрализации и криптовалюте, предоставляя пользователям дополнительную анонимность. источник »
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Mining altcoins in 2019 – Most profitable and easy coins to mine.
Bitcoin is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency which initially reared its shiny head into digital markets now way back in 2009. While regular currencies have a centralized authority which controls and prints them, Bitcoin was imagined as a community controlled currency that won’t have a single entity looming over it. origin »
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Here’s how to hide and report comments on Facebook.
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Ahhh… Facebook, a place to share “what’s on your mind” and stay up to date with your racist Grandma’s statuses. origin »
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Libra Association reveals participation of 1500 enthusiastic entities after PayPal exits project.
As Libra Association looked forward to the first Libra Council meeting in 10 days, the association revealed 1,500 entities to have “indicated enthusiastic interest to participate”. Libra posted, “Building a modern, low-friction, high-security payment network that can empower billions of financially underserved people is a journey, not a destination. origin »
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Rats Desert Sinking Ship: How PayPal Dumping Libra is Good For Bitcoin.
Social media giant Facebook has been on the receiving end of a barrage of regulatory pressure since announcing its crypto project Libra earlier this year. As the digital ship starts to spring leaks before it... origin »
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Coinbase CEO: US Should Reconsider Ridiculous Stance on Libra as Project Partners Jump Ship.
Facebook’s ambitious crypto project Libra is running out of steam as it gets hounded by regulators and governments around the world. The social media giant was dealt another blow yesterday when major project partner PayPal announced that it was jumping ship, but the Coinbase boss thinks the US should reconsider its negative stance. origin »
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Florida regulators investigate gold-backed crypto token’s promoters.
Over the past decade, digital currencies like Bitcoin have become an important form of asset in the financial industry. However, these tokens were often not backed by significant value. Hence, the idea of stablecoins was introduced. origin »
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Academia, Take the Wheel: UBRI Enters Its Sophomore Year in High Gear.
Berkeley, CA – Today is day two of UBRI Connect, the first-ever annual convening of the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), a global network of leading universities at the forefront of research and innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency and fintech. origin »
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Hacker Returns Ethereum Domains Lost in Bug Exploit.
The ENS hacker returned all 17 domain names after being compensated by OpenSea. origin »
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Bitcoin Incurs Notable Buying Pressure at $8,200 Despite Lack of Momentum.
Bitcoin has prolonged its bout of sideways around its key near-term support level at $8,200 and has continued showing some signs of underlying bearishness as BTC’s bulls fail to push it higher in the near-term. origin »
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