This Week in Crypto: Over 3 million stores targeted for Massive XRP adoption, Forte and Ripple to Invest $100 Million On Mainstream Blockchain Games, Stellar (XLM) Gets Listed on Coinbase Pro And More

This week could be described as Ripple week. With so many significant happenings concerning the project, this is arguably the week with the most news on Ripple (XRP). In today’s summary, we have handpicked the most interesting of the stories for you to have a look and possibly go back to read the full stories. дальше »

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Video: What Do The Stars Say About Stellar?

Today's Video Briefing covers three stories which could mean big news for Stellar Lumens.

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If History Rhymes, Bitcoin Could Revisit $20,000 By Early-2021

Since the parabolic rally of Bitcoin in 2017 has unwound itself, investors have sought to predict future market predictions through rational analysis, rather than dreams of Lamborghinis and wads of cash. дальше »

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New Zealand Christchurch Shooter Brenton Tarrant Made Money Investing in BitConnect

Brenton Tarrant, the Australian man behind today’s ghastly attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, reportedly made money from BitConnect investments. 49 people were confirmed dead by New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush as of press time. дальше »

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Could Bitcoin (BTC) Be Mirroring Its November 2018 Pre-Crash Price Action?

Over the past couple of weeks Bitcoin has been caught in an incredibly tight trading range between roughly $3,900 and $4,000, with strong resistance existing at the latter price point. Earlier today, BTC saw increased levels of volatility, but it has since stabilized back to the lower-$3,900 region. дальше »

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Trump Eyes 2020 Presidency Win After Thanking Pelosi In No Impeachment Tweet

Donald Trump’s Twitter account will be studied for generations by aspiring political science majors. The topic will be, “how to connect with your voter base. ” They could also look at the evolution of the spelling mistake, as it transitioned from a big red flag to a symbol of authenticity and relatability. дальше »

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Analyst Claims Bitcoin (BTC) Posed for Move Towards 4,400, But Could the Case for Bulls be Fading?

Bitcoin’s price has continued to climb today following a recent period of choppy sideways trading. Although BTC’s climb to above $3,900 is certainly positive for the cryptocurrency, it is now approaching the low-$4,000 region, which has historically been a strong level of resistance for the cryptocurrency. дальше »

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New Senate Bill 184 Proposes Colorado Water Institute Use Blockchain For Management Rights

Blockchain Technology Could Soon Be Used For Water Rights Management In Colorado The lawmakers in Colorado have been heavily focused on the ways that it can implement blockchain technology. Just today, the announcement that the city of Denver would be using blockchain technology in a potential smartphone application for voting was published. Now, adding onto […] дальше »

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The most troubling parts of Nintendo’s new Labo VR kit, ranked

You know Nintendo, right? Then you’ll probably be aware of the Labo, a set of cardboard add-ons that transform the company’s Switch console. Well, today the company announced the next instalment in the series: the VR kit. дальше »

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FCA: Cryptocurrency noobs still buy Bitcoin without understanding it

It’s been 10 years since Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain first emerged, but it seems consumers are still largely uninformed about the inner workings of the technology. Today, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released two pieces of research – qualitative interviews and a national survey – looking at consumer’s attitudes towards crypto-assets, and found that most people still don’t fully understand what they’re buying. дальше »

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QuadrigaCX CEO: Maybe, He is Alive?

The tragic story of the loss of $ 143 M from QuadrigaCX accounts after its CEO Gerald William Cotten died suddenly – it could be the story of the greatest fraud or criminal scheme. Today there are at least 3 options of explanation. дальше »

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As Court Reconvenes for QuadrigaCX, Questions Surround Empty Cold Wallets

As QuadrigaCX’s legal counsel descends on the courtroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for another round of legal proceedings, the court monitor’s third report on QuadrigaCX’s finances — specifically its revelation that the exchange’s cold wallets are empty — lays out some hopeful avenues for fund recovery — and some frustrating dead ends. дальше »

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Video: Is TRON Getting Hitched?

TRON has made big gains this year, but they’ve recently started to slip. Today’s Video Briefing covers the latest news from the smart contract platform – including the latest card that could help TRON win the jackpot. дальше »

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Poll: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Could Go Up to $100k or $1M in the Long Term

2018’s bear market, which we are still experiencing today, has taken its toll on the majority of crypto investors.… The post Poll: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Could Go Up to $100k or $1M in the Long Term appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »

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Asteroid-powered volcanoes killed the dinosaurs, scientists say

It’s almost 40 years since scientists discovered what wiped out the dinosaurs: an asteroid hitting Earthnear modern-dayMexico. That was it, or so we thought. A paper published today in Science further supports an alternative hypothesis: that catastrophic events following the impact could have helped cause the end of the dinosaurs and many other forms of life. дальше »

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Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro makes one of the best Windows laptops even better

Huawei’s original MateBook x Pro was among the very best Windows laptops money could buy – and it was reasonably priced to boot. Today, a month after introducing entry-level MateBook 13, the company is refreshing its premium laptop with more competitive specifications. дальше »

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A Cryptocurrency Could Help Avoid Financial Chaos and Venezuela’s Run

Venezuela’s economy has hit rock bottom. The situation has grown so dire that humanitarian aid is being doled out to help those who are financially strapped. Today, Venezuelan troops are fighting off citizens as they try to block the aid from reaching them. дальше »

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A Cryptocurrency Could Help Avoid Financial Chaos and Venezuela’s Ruin

Venezuela’s economy has hit rock bottom. The situation has grown so dire that humanitarian aid is being doled out to help those who are financially strapped. Today, Venezuelan troops are fighting off citizens as they try to block the aid from reaching them. дальше »

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Academic Researchers From The University Of California Look to Blockchain For Medical Data

A group of academics from the University of California, San Francisco, are trying to use the blockchain technology in order to share medical data. The idea was outlined in a recent academic article published by Nature today, February 22. дальше »

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Dow Jones Primed for a 100-Point Boost on US-China Trade Optimism

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet China’s President Xi’s special trade talk envoy Liu He today. The meeting could mean progress in US-China trade talks and set the Dow Jones and US Stock Markets on track for an end of week boost. дальше »

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Samsung Could Integrate Cosmochain To S10 Smartphone

You’ve probably heard of a few blockchain phones, but a new cryptocurrency-enabled smartphone could leave the XPhone and Finney in the dust. Samsung’s latest model could integrate a wallet for Cosmochain (COSM), Crypto Briefing has learned. дальше »

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Livestream: Samsung Galaxy S10 Crypto Wallet ‘Highly Likely’ During Today’s Launch

Ahead of today’s anticipated launch, Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to showcase the Exynos 9820 as the mobile application processor (AP) of the device and according to a local publication in South Korea operated by mainstream media outlet Hankyoreh, it could be a big hint for Samsung’s crypto wallet integration. дальше »

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NYNJA crypto app to implement blockchain security from Pukao

NYNJA Group Ltd., a blockchain and mobile technology company, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with blockchain security firm, Pukao Global of South Korea to develop and exchange technology to jointly respond and cooperate against attacks that could occur... Source дальше »

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XRP Price Surges to $0.335 as Traders Expect Major Momentum

With plenty of bullish market momentum still in place, today is shaping up to be another great day. Surprisingly, it seems the momentum surrounding Ethereum has shifted to XRP a bit. Following some very strong gains, the XRP price continues to rise and could even hit $0. дальше »

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Op Ed: Why It’s Unsafe to Store Private Crypto Keys in the Cloud

There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data. дальше »

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XRP Loses Momentum: Could JP Morgan’s Crypto Spell Trouble For Ripple?

Ripple’s XRP token has lost momentum of late. A couple of weeks ago it was the second largest crypto asset by market capitalization by a good margin. At the moment it can’t seem to get out of second gear as Ethereum streaks ahead increasing its lead. дальше »

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New research shows bees can do math

The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, shows new research published today in the journal Science Advances. Despite having a brain containing less than one million neurons, the honeybee has recently shown it can manage complex problems – like understanding the concept of zero. дальше »

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Is It Time to Take an Initiative to Decrease Bitcoin’s Block Size Seriously?

Whilst debate raged throughout the Bitcoin community over whether the block size limit should be increased and how, Luke-jr for years stood out for arguing the exact opposite position. дальше »

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Will Valentine’s Day End in Heartbreak for Bitcoin Bulls?

The cryptocurrency market held above $120 billion heading into Thursday evening, but could Bitcoin be setting up investors for a post-Valentine’s Day heartbreak? Bitcoin and the rest of the top 5 cryptocurrencies had a pretty boring 24-hour period. дальше »

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Cringeworthy Reaction to Amazon’s HQ2 Pullout Proves How out of Touch She Really Is

U. S. House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other New York politicians just chased off 25,000 Amazon jobs that could have created salaries of at least $115,000 jobs each. Unfazed and stunningly arrogant, these politicians are taking a victory lap following their dubious success. дальше »

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QuadrigaCX Sent Deposits Allegedly Linked to CEO’s Widow, Mailed Withdrawals in Cash

For those QuadrigaCX users who were fortunate enough to have withdrawal requests honored, some appear to have received their funds through unconventional means. An anonymous QuadrigaCX user who corresponded with Bitcoin Magazine said that they received a bank deposit from Robertson Nova Consulting Inc. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency influencers are even worse than normal influencers

Tech marketers have been using celebrity endorsements for decades – Microsoft and Apple have relied on this method to flock their goods to the masses since the ’80s – and the cryptocurrency industry, although nascent, is no different. дальше »

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Millennials In South Korea Look To Cryptocurrencies As Viable Outlet To A Better, Brighter Future

Sampo Generation In South Korea Turn To Crypto To Bypass Country’s Societal Demands Cryptocurrency, for many millennials in South Korea, could not have come at a better time. cryptocurrencies have provided them with an avenue to escape the various rigid demands placed on them by society. дальше »

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GalaxyBTC Crypto Analyst Thinks February 8, 2019 Could Be the Start of a Bitcoin Bull Market Rally

Earlier today, the price of Bitcoin witnessed a surge of over 10%– thereby allowing the premier alt-currency to break through its stubborn resistance region of $3,480-3,500. This sudden increase came after weeks of stagnancy, which saw the flagship asset dip to record lows over the course of the past year or so. However, the question […] дальше »

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One Trader Thinks Recent 10% Rally of Bitcoin Could Lead to Something Much Greater: a Full-Fledged Recovery

The Bitcoin price today chartered into positive territory after weeks of bearish action near $3,400. It rose close to 10% while clearing through a stubborn resistance area of $3,480-3,500. A sudden spike is as incredible as it is scary. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Surges Nearly 10% to $3,700, BTC May Soon Climb to $4,000

Following the recent market downturn that sent Bitcoin down to its previously established support level at $3,400, BTC has bounced and has broken above its resistance level at $3,500, which could mean that further gains are in store in the near-future. дальше »

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Aave’s ETHLend Starts to Accept Bitcoin (BTC) as Collateral For Loans Along with LEND and ETH

If you are interested in using Bitcoin (BTC) in order to get collateral for crypto loans on ETHLend, we got good news for you. Aave, the fintech company that owns ETHLend, has announced that now the users can use Bitcoin as well as Ethereum to get LEND tokens. Before today, you could only either use […] дальше »

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Court Grants QuadrigaCX Bankruptcy Protection

Today, February 5, 2019, a court in Nova Scotia, Canada, granted bankruptcy protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to the embattled Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. дальше »

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WhatsApp can now protect your chats with TouchID and FaceID (and I hope it gets copied)

WhatsApp is launching a new security feature that’s so simple and useful, I’m surprised more messaging apps haven’t implemented it. Starting today, WhatsApp will allow you to lock the app using TouchID or FaceID (Android is on the way). дальше »

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Slack IPO: Here’s How Much This Silicon Valley Unicorn Could be Worth Now That it’s Going Public

The Slack IPO, one of 2019’s most hotly-anticipated public offerings, is officially in motion. The widely used business productivity company announced today that it has filed for a direct listing. дальше »

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Flying High: Kraken Brushes Off Bitcoin Bear Market with Nine-Figure Crypto Futures Market Acquisition

Kraken announced today its acquisition of Crypto Facilities, the first regulated firm in the world to offer futures on crypto assets several years back. The move could put Kraken, currently the 46th largest bitcoin exchange by adjusted volume, on track to the top 10. дальше »

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Former NASDAQ CEO Predicts the Multi-Trillion-Dollar Global Market to be Tokenized, Is He Right?

Robert Greifield used to work as the CEO of NASDAQ, as well as chairman. Recently, on January 30th, he was quoted on Twitter regarding what he thinks the future of tokenization will bring, saying “100% of the stocks and bonds trading on Wall Street today could be tokenized, and in five years, 100% of the […] дальше »

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What Will Happen if the $508 Trillion Global Market is Tokenized as Projected by former NASDAQ CEO

If Robert Greifeld, the former NASDAQ CEO and chairman, is correct then by 2022, all Wall Street financial instruments as bonds, real estate and equities will be tokenized. “100% of the stocks and bonds trading on Wall Street today COULD be tokenized, and in five years, 100% of the stocks and bonds on Wall Street […] The post What Will Happen if the $508 Trillion Global Market is Tokenized as Projected by former NASDAQ CEO appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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Past Ripple Lawsuit Emerges as XRP Surges in Light of Rumors of SWIFT Partnership Heating Up

XRP Surges as Rumors of SWIFT Partnership Heat up XRP surged 12% yesterday as news broke about a potential partnership between Ripple and banking consortium R3. Some XRP bulls believe that the partnership could eventually lead to SWIFT integrating XRP. дальше »

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Fidelity Could Be Planning to Launch Its Bitcoin Custody Service in March

Mutual-fund giant Fidelity is unnerved by the bearish performance of digital currencies in January 2019 and is eyeing a March launch date for its BTC custody service. The news was reported today by Bloomberg, who state they got the information from three people close to the matter. дальше »

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Maintenance Issues Force QuadrigaCX to Temporarily Shut Down, Could Legal Troubles to Blame

QuadrigaCX, a cryptocurrency exchange, has been in hot water for months with their own customers, considering that no one has been able to withdraw their crypto assets for months now. There has been plenty of rumors surrounding the cause, but the company did not exactly put themselves in a good position today when they notified […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Major Support Broken on Expanding Volume and Spread

After weeks of consolidation, bitcoin finally broke through support. The market now finds itself cruising toward prior lows. On expanding volume and spread, the bitcoin market appears ripe for a continuation of the downtrend:Figure 1: BTC-USD, Daily Candles, Broken SupportAlthough the current daily candle has yet to close, unless there is a strong influx of demand hitting the market, it stands to reason that bitcoin will be closing a new daily low for the first time since mid-December. дальше »

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Bitcoin: BTC Stabilizes After Sinking Below $3,500, Analysts Claim it is Likely to Drop Further

Following a long period of sideways trading, Bitcoin (BTC) has now broken down below its previously established support level around $3,500. Today’s drop appears to have allowed BTC to establish support in the $3,400 region, but further volatility could easily push it down towards $3,000, where the cryptocurrency has significant buying pressure. дальше »

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Only half of humanity is online, how do we connect the rest?

Internet connectivity is coming to be regarded worldwide as no less than essential infrastructure, and yet it’s estimated about half of the world’s population today remains unconnected. Connecting the world’s unconnected populations will demand new approaches in business relationships, policy making, and technology solutions. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (BTC LN) is Giving Altcoins a Run for their ‘Money’

The reason why most altcoins exist today is that they want to offer better speeds at lower fees than BTC. However, the Lightning Network could soon negate that argument. According to recent data, these altcoins might not have any use in the future as the Lightning Network continues to improve. What The Data Shows The […] дальше »

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