February 2018 ~ Bitcoin

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Germany Won't Tax You for Buying a Cup of Coffee With Bitcoin

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Unlike the U.S., Germany will regard bitcoin as equivalent to legal tender when used as a means of payment, according to a new government document.

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Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Genesis Global Capital will allow investors to borrow crypto in quantities of $100,000 or more for terms ranging from two weeks to six months.

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Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.

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UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions.

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Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The tiny Republic of the Marshall Islands plans to sell a cryptocurrency, known as the Sovereign, to supplement the U.S. dollar as its legal tender.

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Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.

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JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business.

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CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

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No Blockchain Is an Island

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence.

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Banking Group SBI Delays Crypto Exchange Launch

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The launch of Japan's first bank-backed cryptocurrency exchange has again been postponed as it seeks to strengthen security measures.

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Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.

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US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in 'Initial Community Offering'

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Confronted with big federal funding reductions, Berkeley, California, is turning to crypto token-based funding for services like affordable housing.

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Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Having tested $11,000 this morning, bitcoin could close the month on a positive note, chart analysis indicates.

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What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger

February 28, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

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Bill Gates' 'Nonsense' Crypto Comments Draw Twitter Ire

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates claimed cryptocurrency "has caused deaths in a fairly direct way." The crypto community found that very amusing.

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Trump Administration Working on 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Crypto

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a "comprehensive strategy" around cryptocurrencies.

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Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be 'Incredibly Useful'

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A Goldman Sachs exec believes that cryptocurrencies – at least those that might one day be created by central banks – could be "incredibly useful."

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The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't) About 2018's Biggest Token Sale

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn't formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn't stopping a flurry of information about the deal.

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StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will 'Probably' Use Blockchain

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

StarbucksCoin? Recent comments from the coffee chain's executive chairman suggest the idea isn't so far-fetched.

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E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.

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Venezuelan Leader Claims Big Demand for Petro Cryptocurrency

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said the government has received 171,000 certified purchase orders for the petro, most of them from individuals.

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Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court.

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A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Wyoming’s utility token bill, if enacted, is likely to be influential beyond its borders, as a model for other states and for the federal government.

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Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

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Bitcoin Cash Rallies on 38% Rise in Trading Volume

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern?

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Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Texas' securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.

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Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K Following Upside Break

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates.

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Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.

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Making Peace with Crypto's Capacity for Evil

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

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E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator

February 27, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.

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Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.

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Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 Released

February 26, 2018 / in Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin feeds / with No comments /

Hacker Returns $26 Million in Ether Months After ICO Theft

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A hacker who compromised CoinDash's website last year and took 43,500 ether tokens from would-be investors has returned 30,000 of them to the project.

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50 Cent Says He 'Never Owned' Bitcoin in New Court Filing

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has claimed in a bankruptcy filing that he has never owned bitcoin, contrary to reports that he is a "bitcoin millionaire."

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Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How and Why A Lightning Payment Just Made History

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

One of bitcoin's historic moments just got revisited, with a Lightning

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'Satoshi' Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Craig Wright, who previously claimed to be the pseuduonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is being sued for a whopping $10 billion.

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CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The DLT-based system, known as MyCUID, is billed as a way for members of credit unions to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.

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EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.

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Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces.

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Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.

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Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It's Sending Their Data to the IRS

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.

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Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.

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W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won't run afoul of government favor.

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Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230.

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Bitcoin Core 0.16.0

February 26, 2018 / in Bitcoin Core / with No comments /

Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

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3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin Pivot

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

After its blockchain and bitcoin mining pivot, Riot Blockchain has been hit by three class action lawsuits in the U.S.

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Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Longer Outlook Favors Bears

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead.

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BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.

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State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

February 26, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

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China's State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow

February 25, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China's government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.

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Venezuela May Move to Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches

February 25, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say.

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What to Look for in ICO Terms and Conditions

February 25, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

If investing in an ICO, it is imperative to review the T&Cs, not just the white paper. Here's what to be on the lookout for.

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How ICOs Can Protect Buyers from Phishing Attacks

February 25, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The excitement surrounding ICOs has left investors vulnerable to phishing attacks, diminishing the reputation of the new investment mechanism.

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Will Lightning Help or Hurt Bitcoin Privacy?

February 24, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

As the reality of faster, cheaper bitcoin payments approaches via the Lighting Network, concerns are spreading about the privacy it will offer.

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Strip Clubs, Lambos and Hackers: A Tale of Two Bitcoins

February 24, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.

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Video Game Giant Ubisoft Is Exploring Blockchain Use Cases

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ubisoft, the company behind Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is exploring applications of blockchain for video games.

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New York Lawmakers Are Open to Revisiting the BitLicense

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.

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Bank of America Now Considers Crypto a Business Risk

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The bank warns its investors that cryptocurrencies could hamper its ability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, among other dangers.

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Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.

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Ethereum Governance 'Not That Bad' Says Buterin Amid Fund Debate

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

During an ethereum core developer meeting Friday, Vitalik Buterin argued the protocol's governance isn't functioning poorly, it's just misunderstood.

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Georgia Becomes Latest State to Consider Bitcoin for Tax Payments

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Two state senators in Georgia have proposed a new bill that would allow citizens to pay their tax obligations in bitcoin.

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Menendez Hints At US Action on Venezuela's Controversial Crypto

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue.

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Nano Goes Giga in Down Week for Crypto Prices

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The majority of the top 25 cryptocurrencies are reporting losses on a weekly basis, but the nano token has bucked the trend.

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High Stakes: Ethereum's Fight Over Lost Funds Explained

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ethereum is facing what might be its biggest tech crisis in some time, with developers split over whether software changes should recover lost funds.

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Telecoms Blockchain Group Touts Demo Success, New Members

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Several multinational telecoms firms have joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group to advance blockchain use cases in the industry.

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Bank of China Moves to Patent Blockchain Scaling Solution

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bank of China has filed a patent application for a process it says is better able to scale blockchain systems.

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Bitcoin is Back Over $10K, But Rally Looks Weak

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin is witnessing a minor corrective rally today, but longer-term gains may be elusive, according to price chart analysis.

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Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.

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Why Venezuela's Citizens Should Worry About a National Cryptocurrency

February 23, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.

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French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

France's market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.

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Venezuela's President Orders Companies to Accept the Petro

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuela officially has its own cryptocurrency – and its president wants some of the country's state-owned businesses to use it.

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The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.

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Nasdaq Believes Publicly-Traded Long Blockchain Misled Investors

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Long Blockchain is appealing a delisting decision from Nasdaq which, according to a letter, believes the publicly-traded company misled its investors.

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Venezuela Is Talking With Russia About Cryptocurrency

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuelan finance minister Simon Zerpa Delgado announced on Twitter that he visited Moscow to update Russian officials on Venezuela's petro currency.

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Uphold Eyes Expansion With Mobile Payments Startup Acquisition

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Digital payments platform Uphold has acquired Cortex MCP, a mobile commerce platform.

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Tezos Board Reshuffled As Johann Gevers Steps Down

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Johann Gevers and Diego Pons, the last original members of the Tezos Foundation Board, have voluntarily stepped down from their positions.

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Investing App Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in 5 US States

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Stock brokerage company Robinhood has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading platform, rolling the service out to five states today.

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Litecoin Cash Has Forked But It's Hardly Trading

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A scheduled plan to launch a new cryptocurrency by forking the litecoin blockchain is finding little love from major data aggregators and exchanges.

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Project Platypus: Jimmy Song's New Plan to Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $10K as Crypto Markets Dip

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The wider cryptocurrency market may be feeling the heat of a decline in bitcoin prices today.

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Oil Data Firm Platts Rolls Out Commercial Blockchain Platform

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Energy markets data provider S&P Global Platts has announced the commercial deployment of a blockchain network for sharing oil inventories.

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UK Treasury Launches Inquiry into Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

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Bitcoin Rally Stalls But Bull Revival Isn't Yet Ruled Out

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin bulls need a convincing break above $11,250 to revive the recent price rally after prices dip once more.

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India Teams with Canadian Blockchain Institute for Digital Economy Push

February 22, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

India's tech industry is working with the Blockchain Research Institute to more heavily integrate blockchain into Indian businesses and government.

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Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Is Here, But Who's Involved Isn't Clear

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Several companies have been so far linked to Venezuela's petro cryptocurrency initiative in the wake of this week's launch.

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US Government Arrests Bitcoin Stock Exchange Founder

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct bitcoin investment platform, has been hit with two lawsuits filed by the U.S. government.

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What Venezuelans Are Saying About Their New National Cryptocurrency

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media.

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Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation.

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Crypto Nodes Are One Step Closer to Legal Protection in Arizona

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill protecting blockchain node operators from local restrictions.

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Ripple Papers Promise New Start for $40 Billion XRP Cryptocurrency

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward.

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Ripple Adds 5 New Clients Across 4 Countries

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Two banks and three money remittance firms across four different countries are turning to Ripple's blockchain networks for cross-border payments.

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R3 Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Platform with Global Banks

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Blockchain startup R3, trade finance tech provider TradeIX and major banks have moved their Marco Polo trade finance platform to the pilot stage.

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A Token to Regulate All Tokens? Messari to Raise ICO in 2018

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The entrepreneur behind Messari shares his vision for how the crypto industry could self-regulate ICOs and forestall a regulatory apocalypse.

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Building a Base? Crypto Market Hovers Around $500 billion

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies is gyrating around the $500 billion mark – and possibly building a base for a step higher.

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Customer Tries to Withdraw $20 Trillion in Crypto Exchange Glitch

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A system error at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange saw a user attempt to make off with a huge amount of bitcoin, according to reports.

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Bitcoin Weathers Overnight Sell-Off, Looks to Test $12K

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin bulls remain in control, despite a sell-off overnight, and thus look set to test the long-term inflection point over $12,000.

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Russia's Capital Is Leading the Charge for Blockchain Democracy

February 21, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Russia may not be known as a defender of democracy, but the capital city of Moscow is using an ethereum-based voting platform to change that.

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Tesla's Cloud Hit By Crypto Mining Malware Attack

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Tesla has become the latest victim of crypto mining hacking attack, according to a report from cybersecurity software firm RedLock.

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Dutch Bank ING Says Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Is An Account Holder

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Dutch bank ING Groep NV confirmed Tuesday that Bitfinex had an account with it.

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US Securities Regulator Rejects BitConnect Records Request

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The SEC has turned down a FOIA request related to BitConnect, citing an exemption commonly seen with records related to law enforcement.

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Petro Debut: What We Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Today

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.

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Report: Japanese Crypto Exchanges Unite to Form Self-Regulatory Group

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges is reportedly uniting to form a new self-regulatory body in the wake of the recent Coincheck hack.

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Lisk Relaunches Blockchain Project With 'Accessibility' in Mind

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Lisk a decentralized application platform will relaunch today with aspirations of blockchain accessibility front and center.

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EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.

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Game Over: Anonymous Vigilante Shuts Down Crypto All Stars

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.

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500 Startups, Huobi Labs Team Up to Incubate Blockchain Projects

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start.

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Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016.

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Vitalik Has a New Idea for ICOs – And It's Being Tested

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A month after ethereum creator Vitalik Buerin proposed a new twist on the ICO funding model, a Russian video game firm is putting it into practice.

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Bitcoin Price Tops $11,600 Amid Keen South Korean Trading

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin prices passed $11,600 in the morning's session, seemingly buoyed by enthusiastic trading in South Korea.

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South Korea to Support 'Normal' Crypto Trading, Says Finance Watchdog

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly said that the government will support "normal" cryptocurrency trading transactions.

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Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.

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Venezuela's 'Petro' Token Launches in Pre-Sale

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuela's government has reportedly launched the pre-sale of its controversial "petro" cryptocurrency, saying 82.4 million tokens are now available.

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R3 Center to Train Next Generation of Distributed Ledger Lawyers

February 20, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.

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California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.

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Actor Steven Seagal Endorses Questionable 'Bitcoiin' ICO

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Action film star Steven Seagal has become the brand ambassador for a controversial cryptocurrency ahead of an initial coin offering (ICO).

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Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa's User Payment Dispute

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.

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Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.

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Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.

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Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.

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Lithuania's Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Lithuania's central bank has said it is probing Bankera's initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.

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$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document.

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Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A prominent alternative to the ethereum blockchain is showing signs of building a higher base amid a period of strong market activity.

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Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.

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Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.

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Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-day High Near $11K

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin seems to have found a bottom below $6,000, although a long-term bull revival is still not certain, according to the price charts.

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Bancor Bounce Back? A Once-Doubted ICO Is Winning Adoption

February 19, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor.

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The Real Problem With Nocoiners

February 18, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

What makes a nocoiner a nocoiner is not simply the absence of cryptocurrency from his investment portfolio, but his sanctimonious attitude about it.

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No, Not All ICOs Are Securities

February 18, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A recent op-ed paints all ICOs with the same brush, claiming every one of them offers securities subject to SEC scrutiny. That is simply not the case.

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Dogecoin Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue

February 18, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test.

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In 10 Years We Won't Have Blockchains

February 17, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Instead, we may have something that does what a blockchain does, only faster, cheaper and scalable. It'll look more like a graph than a linear chain.

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The CryptoKitties Competitors: 4 Ethereum Games That Are Catching Up

February 17, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables.

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FCC: Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Network

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Federal Communications Commission says a crypto mining rig has caused interference with T-Mobile's LTE network in Brooklyn, New York.

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Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.

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Ellen DeGeneres on Bitcoin: It's 'Either Worth $20K or Nothing'

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ellen DeGeneres says she has learned about bitcoin...but only 'a bit.'

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Prosecutors Accuse Chicago Trader of $2 Million Crypto Theft

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A Chicago trader has been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $2 million in cryptocurrencies from his employer.

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Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Switzerland's financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities.

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$10K Again for Bitcoin, But Other Cryptos Outperform

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Another week, another spin of the markets. This time, litecoin came out on top with the world's fifth most valuable crypto posting big gains.

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SEC Suspends 3 Companies Claiming Crypto Connection

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The SEC has temporarily halted trading of three companies after comments they made about cryptocurrency and blockchain-related business moves.

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Silent No More: Ethereum Users Spurn Recovery Code

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Community members have taken to Github to express their discontent over a controversial proposal for lost fund recovery.

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Bitcoin Cash Hits $1.5K Amid Short-Term Bull Reversal

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin cash has rallied sharply from recent lows, but still remains trapped inside a bearish pattern, price charts indicate.

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Japan's Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.

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Pullback on the Cards? Bitcoin Finds Weak Hands Above $10K

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Having found weak hands above the $10,200 mark in Asian hours, bitcoin has slipped back into four figures.

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Vitalik Buterin Hopes New Ethereum Fund Will Deliver on Hype

February 16, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A group of notable ethereum startups are partnering to create a new financial fund designed to boost the blockchain's ecosystem.

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No, 'Litecoin Cash' Isn't Bitcoin Cash All Over Again

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Litecoin cash, that's like bitcoin cash, right? As always in crypto, branding might be deceiving when it comes to a new upstart project.

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Coinbase Customers Cry Foul After Unexpected Bank Charges

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees.

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Game Maker Atari Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The maker of "Pac-Man" and "Pong" has struck a deal that will result in the creation of a new Atari-branded cryptocurrency.

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CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be "carefully tailored" to the risks involved.

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Bitcoin Price Tops $10K Across Major Exchanges

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin's price is back above $10,000.

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European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors.

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CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

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Philippines Banks to Use Visa's Blockchain Payments Platform

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa's blockchain-based payment system, according to a report.

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Surging Litecoin Is Leading the Crypto Price Recovery

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The recovery of the wider crypto market is looking stronger by the day, and litecoin is leading the way.

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MIT Professor Raises $4 Million to Build a Better Blockchain

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The developers of the Algorand blockchain protocol have raised $4 million in seed funding from VC firms Pillar and Union Square Ventures.

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IBM Wants You to Know All the Ways Blockchain Can Go Wrong

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities.

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Ethereum Developer Resigns as Code Editor Citing Legal Concerns

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ethereum dev Yoichi Hirai has resigned as GitHub editor, airing concerns that a contentious proposal may be in violation of Japanese law.

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Crypto Asset Lending Startup BlockFi Raises $1.55 Million

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

BlockFi, a startup that offers U.S. dollar loans to crypto-asset owners, has raised $1.55 million in capital from investors.

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Bitcoin Looks Above $10K, But Resistance May Await

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Having hit two-week highs, bitcoin is now aiming for the $10,000 mark, but further gains may be transient, the charts indicate.

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Bitcoin Isn't the Only Crypto Adding Lightning Tech Now

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A spate of major cryptocurrencies are looking to lightning network-like systems as part of an effort to scale their platforms for more transactions.

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Cisco: Bitcoin Phishing Scam Bagged $50 Million Over 3 Years

February 15, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Cisco has released new information about a bitcoin phishing scam that involves websites masquerading as Blockchain.info.

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DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing.

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US Commodities Regulator Establishes Crypto and DLT Committees

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today.

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Moody's: Bitcoin Volatility (Likely) Won't Hurt CME's Risk Rating

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Moody's Investors Service said today that it doesn't believe the launch of bitcoin futures will hurt the creditworthiness of either CME or Cboe.

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Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia's central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country trial the company's tech.

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US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.

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Fork Confusion Propels Litecoin to 1-Month High Above $200

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Litecoin is outshining gains seen in other large-cap cryptocurrencies Wednesday, though the fundamentals of the move may be in question.

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Crypto Is Now Fastest Growing Donation for Fidelity Charity Arm

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Fidelity Charitable has revealed it received $69 million in crypto donations in 2017, making it the fastest-growing option accepted by the firm.

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South Africa's Central Bank Eyes JPMorgan Blockchain Tech

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement.

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Blockchain Can Help UK 'Stay Relevant' After Brexit, Says EU Lawmaker

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

British MEP Kay Swinburne has called on the U.K. to implement and champion blockchain technology as the country moves to leave the EU.

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Bitcoin Sees Bull Reversal Ahead of Chinese New Year

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin looks set to test the $10,000 mark soon, unless the Chinese Lunar New Year throws a spanner in the works.

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Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.

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Japanese Watchdog Warns Foreign Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments.

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Korean Government Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate in Petition Response

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

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Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.

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'Weary Giants of Flesh and Steel,' Meet Bitcoin

February 14, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

John Perry Barlow fought for an open internet. Late in life, he cautioned blockchain innovators that the technology could be liberating or oppressive.

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What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tomorrow

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

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Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.

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Salon Offers Readers Choice Between Ads and Mining Monero

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Salon announced this week that it would allow users to run a cryptominer instead of viewing ads as part of its revenue-generating efforts.

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Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn't Due to App Flaw

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.

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BitConnect Again? DavorCoin Price Dives After Lending Site Shutdown

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The price of Davorcoin has fallen from over $170 to below $0.10 in the past month.

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Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.

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A Porsche Speedster Is Being Turned Into Tokens

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

TEND, an ethereum-powered marketplace for tokenized luxury goods has partnered with a Porsche dealer to offer its first tokenized car.

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South Korea Mulls BitLicense-Style Rules for Crypto Exchanges

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

South Korea is considering adopting a system similar to New York's "BitLicense" for the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges, a report states.

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'V' Recovery? ETC Posts Big Gains In Sideways Market

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The price of ethereum classic's cryptocurrency is on a tear, reporting double-digit gains Tuesday amid an otherwise sidways market.

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Real Estate ICOs Are Moving In, But Investors Aren't Floored

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A new rush of entrepreneurs, this time armed with crypto tokens, think they can reinvent real estate for more efficient equity investment.

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$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Draw Scrutiny in China

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.

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Microsoft Eyes Role for Public Blockchains in Decentralized Identities

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application.

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Bitcoin Price on Neutral Ground: Bulls Need Break Above $9K

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin bulls risk losing control unless prices see a convincing break above $9,000 soon, the technical charts suggest.

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'Fans' Build Controversial ICO Around Chinese Pop Band

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols.

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Comcast VC Arm Embarks on 'Aggressive' Blockchain Investing Plan

February 13, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The VC arm of cable giant Comcast has formed a team to explore the number of ways it might profit from strategic blockchain investment.

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Better Late than Never: Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.

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JPMorgan Report: Crypto Could One Day Help Diversify Portfolios

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Cryptocurrencies could one day help investors diversify their equity and bond portfolios, analysts for JPMorgan Chase wrote in a new report.

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BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.

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Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Prepares to Go Public

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Hut 8, two months after announcing its partnership with Bitfury, is preparing to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange prior to expanding mining ops.

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GMO Internet Eyes August Launch for Crypto Cloud Mining Service

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

August is when GMO Internet says it could formally kick off its cloud mining service.

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UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

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3 EU Watchdogs Warn Over 'High Risks' of Crypto Investment

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The three European Supervisory Authorities have released a warning on the risks involved with investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Icelandic Lawmaker Floats Bitcoin Mining Tax

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

An Icelandic lawmaker has suggested imposing a new tax on the bitcoin miners that are flocking to the country.

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Cryptos Go Green as Market Cap Holds Above $400 Billion

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The crypto markets have begun the week on a positive note, with the total market capitalization of all currencies consolidating around $430 billion.

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China's State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

China's state-owned news agency is taking aim at over-the-counter and crypto-to-crypto trading that still remains active in the country.

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Into the Dark Pool: $30 Million ICO Could Pave Way for Huge Crypto Trades

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Whales rejoice – a new project called Republic Protocol could enable large trades between ether, bitcoin and other cryptos that aren't possible today.

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IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable'

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."

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UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.

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Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations.

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Bullish Signs Above $8K: Has Bitcoin Turned the Corner?

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin clocked six-day highs above $9,000 over the weekend, but a long-term bull market revival may not be on the cards, yet.

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T-Mobile's Blockchain Work Is Quietly Coming Together

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

T-Mobile has entered the blockchain space and it's using Hyperledger technology as a way to rebuild its services on open-source software.

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CME to Patent System for Seamless Blockchain Rule Changes

February 12, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A new patent application from the CME outlines ways in which the rules underlying private blockchains can be rewritten.

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Gibraltar's Government Is Moving to Regulate ICOs

February 11, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Gibraltar's legislators plan to discuss a draft of a law proposing to regulate ICOs.

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Crypto Jobs? Where We're Going We Won't Need Jobs

February 11, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Yes, blockchain entrepreneurs should try to make work more rewarding for employees. But that’s just a baby step on the road we're on.

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Prices Aside, Crypto's Tech Stack Is Steadily Improving

February 11, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The crypto industry may be struggling to move past all the emphasis on price alone – but tangible progress is being made on the technology today.

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7 Trends Shaping the Evolving ICO Economy

February 10, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Regulators may be talking more about ICOs, but the technology is advancing anyway. Here's 7 ways it could change in the weeks and months ahead.

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DJ Gareth Emery Wants to Be Crypto Rich (For a Cause)

February 10, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

DJ Gareth Emery has no problem selling out shows. Will he have the same success launching an ICO for his new crypto asset?

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Bitcoin Sets Six-Day High Above $9K (Then Dips Again)

February 10, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The price of bitcoin clocked a six-day high above $9,000 Saturday as the crypto markets continued to show signs of regained poise.

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SEC Denies FOIA Request on Controversial Tezos ICO

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The SEC's denial of a FOIA request for records about the troubled blockchain project does not state that Tezos is under investigation.

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Nvidia CEO Says Cryptocurrency Is 'Not Going to Go Away'

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang commented on the rise of cryptocurrencies in an interview Friday, saying they are "not going to go away."

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Russian Scientists Arrested for Crypto Mining at Nuclear Lab

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Several scientists working at a Russian nuclear weapons research facility have been arrested for mining cryptocurrencies at the site.

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Ethereum Devs Call for Public Debate on Fund Recovery

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A controversial proposal that would seek to alter how ethereum's developers approach software changes saw debate at a meeting Friday.

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New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to Crypto Investment Firm

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

New Jersey regulators have sent a cease-and-desist letter to an online cryptocurrency investment site called Bitstrade.

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Arizona Moves One Step Closer to Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Arizona Senate has cleared a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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French, German Finance Ministers Call for G20 Crypto Discussion

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

France and Germany have called for the G-20 to discuss cooperative action on cryptocurrencies ahead of a summit next month.

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Lesser-Known LSK Was Crypto's Big Weekly Winner

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

After a rough week across the markets, CoinDesk looks at the cryptocurrencies in the top 25 that have fared well, and not so well.

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Why Crypto Needs to Start Talking Seriously About SpankChain

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

SpankChain is gaining a reputation in the developer community for moving fast to make payment channels work with a thoughtful user experience.

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India's Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Tax says the agency is sending notices to crypto investors that haven't declared their gains.

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Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

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Coincheck Exchange Confirms Yen Withdrawals to Start Next Week

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has said it plans to allow users to start withdrawing local currency from their accounts next Tuesday.

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Binance Resumes Services as System Upgrade Completes

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the resumption of trading following a systems upgrade.

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Bitcoin Price Looks North as Stock Market Falls Again

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

While the stock market suffers, BTC looks set to make further gains amid mixed action in the crypto markets.

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$1,700? Why Even Bitcoin's Bear Case Is Still Bullish

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Despite the recent price plunge, ARK Invest's CEO remains convinced bitcoin is the first of its kind in a new asset class, one that is here to stay.

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Arizona Bill Would Enshrine the Right to Run a Crypto Node

February 09, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

An Arizona lawmaker wants to protect blockchain node operators from possible prohibitions by local and county governments.

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Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.

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Nvidia CFO: Crypto Mining Demand Beat Expectations in Q4

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year.

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City of Taipei Confirms It's Testing IOTA Tech for ID

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A commissioner of Taiwan's capital city said it's working with the IOTA Foundation to develop a Digital Citizen Card using the Tangle ID system.

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US Marshals Successfully Auction $30 Million in Bitcoin

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The U.S. agency that manages the sale of seized assets confirmed Thursday it had successfully auctioned off more than 3,600 bitcoin in January.

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Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Secures $30 Million in New Funding

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has raised $30 million in new equity financing.

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Novogratz's 'Crypto-Bank' Is Backing Everipedia's Blockchain Pivot

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Galaxy Digital, the crypto-asset merchant bank launched by former fund manager Mike Novogratz, has made its first major investment.

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Binance Denies Hack As Exchange Halts Trading

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Binance has suspended trading and withdrawals amid a site upgrade.

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US Congress to Hold Blockchain Hearing on Valentine's Day

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Two U.S. House of Representatives subcommittees will hold a hearing next week on applications for blockchain technology.

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Connecticut Lawmaker Pitches Crypto Transaction Fee in New Bill

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A Connecticut representative has introduced a bill that would mandate a fee to transact with cryptocurrency in the state.

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Bitfinex's Biggest Critic Is Back on Twitter

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Twitter account belonging to Bitfinex'ed was briefly suspended amid a long-running controversy over the crypto exchange and related token tether.

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US Lawmaker Wants Members of Congress to Disclose Crypto Assets

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A bitcoin-friendly U.S. lawmaker is hoping to get members of Congress to disclose their holdings of cryptocurrency assets.

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How to Help ICOs Go Legit

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Speculation on utility is a bad idea, but ICOs can be an appealing alternative to venture capital, argues the head of blockchain R&D at Santander.

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ECB's Mersch Airs Concerns Over Crypto 'Gold Rush'

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements.

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Bitcoin Cash Outpaces Crypto Market Consolidation with 20% Spike

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The top 10 cryptos are trading more or less sideways today, with the exception of bitcoin cash, which has spiked in the last 24 hours.

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Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog's 2018 Agenda

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

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Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Following the Coincheck hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency is widening its on-site inspections to other cryptocurrency exchanges in the country.

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Bull Case Strengthens? Bitcoin Stays Bid Above $8K

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin could today extend the recent recovery from recent three-month lows, as the bullish indicators appear to strengthen.

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Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.

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Mike Novogratz Nets $250 Million for New Crypto Investment Venture

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Billionaire and former Wall Street fund trader Mike Novogratz has raised $250 million for his cryptocurrency venture Galaxy Digital.

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Kodak's Blockchain Pivot Is A Sham, Investment Manager Says

February 08, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A hedge fund with short position in Kodak does not believe the image firm will use blockchain technology to save itself.

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Crypto Should Try Self-Regulation, CFTC Commissioner Says

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Commissioner Brian Quintenz called on the industry to form a self-regulatory body and startup execs said oversight is a fact of life at a Yahoo event.

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New York Mandates Stronger Fraud Controls for Crypto Companies

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today.

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SEC Office to Step Up Crypto Disclosure Policing

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations plans to prioritize the examination of cryptocurrencies and ICOs in 2018.

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Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo Event: Invest at Your Own Risk

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research.

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Report: Venezuela's Maduro Wants OPEC to Launch a Cryptocurrency

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has proposed "joint cryptocurrency mechanism" for use by OPEC members and non-member oil producing states.

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Decentralized Marketplace OpenBazaar Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar announced today that it has added support for bitcoin cash.

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Grayscale Launches Fund for Top Crypto Assets (ETH Included)

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A new cryptocurrency investment vehicle is now on the market with the launch of a new product from DCG-subsidiary Grayscale.

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Blockchain Project Raises $61 Million from A16Z, Polychain Capital

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Swiss blockchain project DFINITY Stiftung has raised $61 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and token hedge fund Polychain Capital.

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CoinDesk Releases 2018 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Credit card-driven crypto buying is rare, and ICOs pale compared to airdrops and chain forks. Find these and other insights in our quarterly report.

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Ripple Blockchain Network Adds China Payments Provider

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

China-based payment service LianLian has said it will use Ripple's xCurrent blockchain solution for cross-border transactions.

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Token Trader Templum Just Bought a Broker-Dealer

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Blockchain startup Templum has acquired Liquid Markets Group's broker-dealer and alternative trading system Liquid M Capital LLC.

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Floor Found? Strong Volumes Push Bitcoin Above $8K

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Following positive regulatory news from the U.S., bitcoin seems to have made a break from last week's price woes.

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ECB President: EU Banks Show 'Limited Appetite' for Cryptocurrencies

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said credit institutions in Europe are not as keen on cryptocurrencies as the public.

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Singapore Deputy PM: 'No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading'

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country.

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Bitcoin Up Over 20% as Crypto Markets Regain Poise

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Cryptocurrencies are trading in the green today after a tumultuous week, with bitcoin having leapt 20 percent in 24 hours.

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Ethereum Users Are Losing Money and Devs Don't Quite Know What to Do

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Ethereum's developers are once again grappling with the issue of how to solve major fund losses on the world's second-largest blockchain.

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IBM-Maersk Blockchain Project Adds Logistics Provider Agility

February 07, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Agility will share and receive information about shipments through the blockchain in hopes of reducing the cost of administration and documentation.

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Bull Case? Crypto Reacts to Senate Hearing Remarks

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

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$8K Again? Bitcoin Is Up Nearly $2K from Today's Low

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

After a January correction which saw bitcoin shed $8,000, the world's largest cryptocurrency began making a comeback on Tuesday.

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There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

"It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.

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CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

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SEC Chief Clayton: 'Every ICO I've Seen Is a Security'

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing.

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Economist Roubini: 'Crypto Crazies' Are 'Cyber Terrorists'

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Noted economist Nouriel Roubini resumed his criticism of cryptocurrencies on Twitter Tuesday, calling the tech's enthusiasts "crypto-crazies."

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Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

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New Regulation for Crypto? US Senate Hearing Rekindles Debate

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.

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BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."

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Warren Buffet's Railroad Firm Joins Blockchain Alliance

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance.

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Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.

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Bitcoin's Price Has Nearly Unwound Its Futures Boost

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Futures may have boosted bitcoin above $10k, but it appears that rally has all but unwound.

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Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.

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Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

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Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Lowest Value Since November

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26.

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CFTC to Take 'Do No Harm' Approach on Crypto Regulation

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.

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ICO Tokens Are Already Changing Traditional Startups

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Crypto tokens are making some companies, especially those with existing virtual currency businesses, rethink the way they make a profit.

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Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Purchases on Credit Cards

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.

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Bitcoin Slumps to 12-Week Low Below $6K

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin prices plunged to a 12-week low below $6,000 this morning, reporting double-digit percentage losses amid a continued crypto market sell-off.

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Ex-PayPal President: Facebook Messenger Unlikely to Support Crypto

February 06, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus.

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Startup Raises $20 Million to Build 'YouTube on the Blockchain'

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Silicon Valley startup Lino has raised $20 million to take on YouTube with a decentralized, blockchain-based platform.

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What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Congress will hold what may be the most consequential hearing in years on cryptocurrency Tuesday, with the heads of the SEC and CFTC in the hot seat.

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South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.

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Bitcoin's Price Dips Below $7K As Crypto Selloff Continues

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bitcoin prices dropped below $7,00 for the first time since mid-November on Monday.

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The 'Dean of Blockchain Lawyers' Just Got a New Job

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

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US Commodities Regulator Warns on Crypto Retirement Scams

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts claiming to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, according to the CFTC.

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Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.

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Texas Hits Another Crypto Lending Platform with Cease-and-Desist

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin.

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Blockstream Devs Depart for New World Computer Project

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Sounds like ethereum? A new idea being explored by two Blockstream veterans could stand to make a distributed blockchain web more accessible.

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7 Tough Legal Lessons for Crypto Entrepreneurs

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Just because you haven’t gotten a subpoena from The Man in the month since your decentralized cheese token went live, it doesn’t mean you won’t.

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The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from All-Time Highs

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone.

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Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.

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Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles.

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Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.

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UAE Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities.

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Enterprise Blockchain May Finally Be Ready for Its Breakout

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $8K as Crypto Market Recovery Falters

February 05, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000.

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New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency

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A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency.

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The Next CryptoKitties? Baidu Unveils Blockchain Pet Project

February 04, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

China's search giant Baidu is testing a crypto dog marketplace on blockchain

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Changing Tide? Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast

February 04, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale.

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The Decentralized Web Just Might Need Databases, Too

February 04, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Bluzelle, which raised $19.5 million in an initial coin offering (ICO), says a decentralized version of structured databases would be more resilient.

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Ripple's XRP Worst Hit By January Market Decline

February 03, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Large-cap cryptocurrencies may have had a stellar 2017, but 2018 hasn't been so kind – with several being worst hit.

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Crypto Rich and Paranoid: Threats Prompt Radical Security in Bitcoin Land

February 03, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Cryptocurrency users who got rich in the run-up are now targets for robbers and kidnappers, not just hackers. That’s prompting a security overhaul.

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Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.

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Canada Approves Country's First Blockchain ETF

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Regulators have approved Canada's first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). Two other Canadian companies are seeking to launch blockchain funds.

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Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app.

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Botnet Infects Half a Million Servers to Mine Thousands of Monero

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A cryptocurrency miner botnet has infected more than half a million machines, hijacking them to mine as much as $3.6 million worth of monero.

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Former Iced Tea Maker Cancels Purchase of Bitcoin Mining Rigs

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

Long Blockchain announced Friday that it was no longer pursuing a purchase of 1,000 AntMiners.

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Copycat Twitter Accounts Seek to Scam Crypto Users

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

A new type of scam sees Twitter users copying cryptocurrency developers and companies and asking the public to send "donations."

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Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The logistics arm of Chinese retail and internet giant JD.com has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

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Mnuchin Calls for Crypto Regulatory Talk At G20 Summit

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has indicated he is planning to raise the subject of cryptocurrency regulation during an upcoming G20 summit.

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Red Tide: Double-Digit Losses Sweep Crypto Asset Market

February 02, 2018 / in CoinDesk, Coins Feeds / with No comments /

The cryptocurrency markets are a sea of red today, with all the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap reporting double-digit percentage losses for the last 24 hours (at press time). Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 16 percent over the same period to 10-week lows below $8,000, and is heading towards its worst weekly loss (more than […]

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