Bug at Japanese Government-Approved Zaif Exchange Let Users Get Free Bitcoin
Via Avi Mizrahi Thu Feb 22 14:33:52 GMT 2018
Have you ever dreamed about buying bitcoin for only $1,000, $100 or even just $10? What about a round at $0? Some fast and sharp eyed customers of the Japanese exchange Zaif had this opportunity just last week thanks to a bug in the system. The company isn’t going to let them get away with […]
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Indian Software Firm, Canadian Research Institute Partner To Promote Blockchain In India
Via CoinTelegraph By Molly Jane Zuckerman Thu Feb 22 14:07:40 GMT 2018
Indian software firm and Canadian research institute have partnered to promote Blockchain research and application across India. #NEWS.....
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Bitcoin Price Ebbs Toward $10,000 as Mid-Week Slump Continues
Via Josiah Wilmoth Thu Feb 22 14:01:43 GMT 2018
The market’s mid-week slump continued on Thursday, as just three of the index’s 100 largest cryptocurrencies managed to post single-day increases against the US dollar. Following the day’s bearish pivot, the Bitcoin price is at risk of dropping below $10,000, while other top coins continue to shed market share. Altogether, the cryptocurrency market cap took.....
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Iran Central Bank Wants To ‘Control And Prevent’ Cryptocurrency, Local Press Reports
Via CoinTelegraph By William Suberg Thu Feb 22 13:56:54 GMT 2018
More bearish signs on cryptocurrency’s future in Iran have come from the country’s central bank this week. #NEWS.....
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UK Treasury Committee To Examine Crypto’s Effect On UK Businesses, Investors
Via CoinTelegraph By Molly Jane Zuckerman Thu Feb 22 13:39:36 GMT 2018
UK Treasury Committee launches inquiry on effect of cryptocurrencies in the country. #NEWS.....
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Iran Backpedals on Bitcoin, Plans its Own State Cryptocurrency
Via Samburaj Das Thu Feb 22 13:15:15 GMT 2018
Contrary to reports of the Iranian government preparing the ‘infrastructure’ for bitcoin usage in the country, Iran’s central bank has refuted claims of recognizing bitcoin as a legal currency. In November, Iran’s minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) revealed the ministry was preparing to embrace bitcoin as a solution to bypass economic sanctions that.....
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With Unique Hedge Feature for Investors, FLOGmall Launches ICO on KICKICO on Feb. 22
Via Tom Clancy Thu Feb 22 13:09:44 GMT 2018
This is a submitted sponsored story. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the content below. MOSCOW – FLOGmall has announced that its first public offering of tokens will take place February 22 – March 8, and that it will be launched on the.....
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After Releasing Oil-Backed Petro, Venezuelan President Hints At Gold-Backed ‘Petro Oro’
Via CoinTelegraph By Molly Jane Zuckerman Thu Feb 22 12:54:16 GMT 2018
Venezuelan president Maduro has announced the release of a gold-backed cryptocurrency, following on the heels of the ICO launch of the oil-backed petro. #NEWS.....
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'Anonymous Sources’: Telegram Launches ‘Secret’ Second Presale, $850 Mln To Be Raised
Via CoinTelegraph By William Suberg Thu Feb 22 12:28:13 GMT 2018
Telegram ICO could rake in $1.6 bln in presale cash alone amid reports of ‘secret’ 2nd round. #NEWS.....
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Oil Data Firm Platts Rolls Out Commercial Blockchain Platform
Via Daniel Palmer Thu Feb 22 12:10:11 GMT 2018
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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[White Hat] Hackers Join Search for $530 Million in Stolen Cryptocurrency
Via Lewis Gray Thu Feb 22 12:03:39 GMT 2018
White hat hackers have been instrumental in investigations regarding last month’s breach of the Coincheck exchange. The community members have helped track down the $538m of NEM cryptocurrency that was stolen from the Tokyo-based exchange. The ethical hackers have assisted authorities and encouraged others to join in providing aid. One prominent white hat known b.....
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Islamic Republic of Iran to “Control and Prevent” Growth of Cryptocurrencies
Via C. Edward Kelso Thu Feb 22 11:55:45 GMT 2018
?????? ?????? ?????? The Islamic Republic of Iran has apparently changed course on cryptocurrency, or perhaps it has clarified its real position previously mischaracterized by the press. It’s increasingly difficult to get a real handle on the official status of crypto in the Persian homeland. Also read: How To Regain Control From Nanny Zuck Iran […]
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Samsa Launches Cryptocurrency Indexes
Via Tom Clancy Thu Feb 22 11:49:11 GMT 2018
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Innovative Blockchain Based Gambling Platform Built by Players for Players, Gamblica to Start Token Sale on March 1
Via Tom Clancy Thu Feb 22 11:26:43 GMT 2018
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The First Hybrid Blockchain with Flexible Option- Blockchain as a Service
Via Tom Clancy Thu Feb 22 11:14:28 GMT 2018
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UK Treasury Launches Inquiry Into Cryptocurrency
Via Daniel Palmer Thu Feb 22 11:00:13 GMT 2018
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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‘Liquid Assets’: South Korea Plans Accounting Standards for Cryptocurrencies
Via Samburaj Das Thu Feb 22 11:00:00 GMT 2018
The Korea Accounting Institute is reportedly planning to categorize cryptocurrencies like bitcoin as ‘liquid assets’ in a bid to classify them in financial statements. As reported by Business Korea, the Korea Accounting Institute (KAI) is in the process of creating an accounting standard for cryptocurrencies. The move underlines the rising prominence of cryptocurrencies that have.....
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Global Mutual Funds Could Save “$2.6 Bln” With Blockchain Tech, Shows Calastone Research
Via CoinTelegraph By William Suberg Thu Feb 22 10:39:46 GMT 2018
Research: Blockchain can shave $2.6 bln off mutual funds expenses by “stripping out inefficiencies.” #NEWS.....
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PR: IQeon Gaming Ecosystem – Female Celebrities and Their Favorite Computer Games
Via Bitcoin.com PR Thu Feb 22 10:30:08 GMT 2018
In the modern world, there should be no prejudices that men play more computer games than women. There are females who are heavy gamers irrespective of how tough their schedule could be. Among them you may find women-gamers who are at the same time world-know figures. To begin with, let’s talk about a young actress Chloe Grace Moretz who was born in 1997. She is a popular actress and model, thinking of starting her own clothing line and at the same time, she loves playing computer games. This American beauty loves playing ‘Dota’, ‘CS’, ‘Battlefield’, and ‘Assassin’s Creed’.
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Cryptocurrency Miners Flock to Asia’s Malls for Cheap Crypto-Mining Rigs
Via Lewis Gray Thu Feb 22 10:03:56 GMT 2018
Electronics bazaars in Asia are receiving a flood of international buyers looking for cheap cryptocurrency mining equipment. Equipment including components such as GPU’s, motherboards and fans, can be as much as 50% cheaper here than in Europe. At many locations, customers can also have their mining rigs assembled by sellers while they wait, and still.....
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Bitcoin Rally Stalls But Bull Revival Isn't Yet Ruled Out
Via Omkar Godbole Thu Feb 22 10:00:09 GMT 2018
Bitcoin bulls need a convincing break above $11,250 to revive the recent price rally after prices dip once more......
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Confirmed: Bitfinex Exchange Has Account On Dutch ING Bank
Via CoinTelegraph By Helen Partz Thu Feb 22 09:57:22 GMT 2018
Dutch ING bank confirmed that Bitfinex exchange has a bank account with it. #NEWS.....
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NASSCOM Teams with Blockchain Institute for Digital Economy
Via Nikhilesh De Thu Feb 22 09:00:25 GMT 2018
India's tech industry is working with Canada's Blockchain Research Institute to integrate blockchain into Indian businesses and government......
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UK Treasury Committee Launches ‘Inquiry’ into Cryptocurrencies
Via Samburaj Das Thu Feb 22 08:56:17 GMT 2018
The United Kingdom’s Treasury Select Committee, a group of cross-party MPs, is launching an inquiry into cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and blockchain technology in an effort to understand them. The UK Treasury Committee is today opening a new inquiry into cryptocurrencies to focus on both opportunities and risks posed to consumers, businesses and the government. The.....
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Russian Authorities Criticized over Proposed Crypto Regulation
Via Lubomir Tassev Thu Feb 22 08:05:29 GMT 2018
Criticism aimed at authorities and the new legislation on “digital financial assets” is mounting in Russia. Local officials have rebuked lawmakers in the capital over slow progress, warning that the country will have to catch up with others. Experts from the crypto sector have expressed concerns about many unresolved issues in the proposed legal framework. […]
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Ross Ulbricht Denied Post-Conviction Relief Extension
Via Jamie Redman Thu Feb 22 07:05:15 GMT 2018
The man convicted of creating the Silk Road marketplace, Ross Ulbricht, has lost yet another appeal to extend his “post-conviction relief.” Judge Katherine Forrest, the judge who sentenced Ulbricht to a double life sentence in 2015, denied the legal team’s attempt to renew the case even if additional circumstantial evidence is found in the future. […]
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German Regulator Pledges 'Precise' Oversight of ICOs
Via Annaliese Milano Thu Feb 22 07:00:25 GMT 2018
Germany's top financial regulator has issued a letter of advice in an attempt to clarify some of the regulatory uncertainties around ICOs......
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Lenovo Seeks Blockchain Patent For Document Validation
Via Lester Coleman Thu Feb 22 06:42:54 GMT 2018
Lenovo has applied for a patent with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for an electronic device to ensure the integrity of a signed physical document using blockchain technology, according to a recent filing. The device identifies an integrity symbol within a physical document and converts it to a map that allows the device to.....
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Bitcoin Lightning Fraud? Laolu Is Building a 'Watchtower' to Fight It
Via Alyssa Hertig Thu Feb 22 04:44:19 GMT 2018
With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users......
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Major Banks Partner With R3 Blockchain Alliance To Launch Pilot Trade Platform
Via CoinTelegraph By Guest Author Thu Feb 22 03:36:17 GMT 2018
When Blockchain meets finance: major banks partner with R3 Blockchain alliance and TradeIX to launch trade finance platform. #NEWS.....
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66% of Funding to Stop the AI Apocalypse Comes from Crypto Donors
Via Avi Mizrahi Thu Feb 22 03:30:42 GMT 2018
Have you ever suffered from existential dread about what will happen when the smart contracts will be smarter than you? Or that a blockchain can become self aware and force humans to bend to its will? Or maybe that a super AI will simply repurpose all the molecules on earth to produce paper clips? Well, […]
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