Blockchain & Digital Currency News | May 5, 2018

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Today is May 5, 2018

Below is my fresh collection of useful articles about cryptocurrencies from various sources

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How Blockchain Tech Can Improve The Sports And Fitness Industry With Netflix-Like Streaming Options

In 2016, it was reported by UPS that individuals ages 18-34 made about 54% of their purchases in the span of three months online. When digital options are available, brick and mortar locations experience less foot traffic. For instance, attending fitness classes was once a popular thing to do in America; however, since technology has become a bigger part of our lives and smartphones and mobile applications have made our lives more efficient, the attendance at fitness facilities has been declining. read more

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12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017

Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China say they deployed blockchain applications in 2017, according to a report. Chinese banking industry news source CEBNet said Friday that, among the 26 Chinese banks, 12 of them disclosed in their annual filings that blockchain applications were adopted for various use cases over the last year. see the full article

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Switzerland’s Largest Bank Declines To Offer Trading In Bitcoin Or Other Cryptocurrencies

UBS chairman Axel Weber has stated that Switzerland’s largest bank will not offer its customers trading in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reported Cointelegraph auf Deutsch May 3. Weber called for stricter controls on cryptocurrencies, stating "[t]hey [cryptocurrencies] are often not transparent and, therefore, open to being abused,” in a speech in Basel Messe, Switzerland. see the full article

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Bitcoin Goes Physical: Swiss Start-Up Launches Pilot Sale Of BTC ‘Banknotes’

Tangem, a start-up operating from Switzerland and Singapore, has launched a pilot sale of physical notes of Bitcoin (BTC), according to a press release published May 3. Tangem Notes, described in the press release as “smart banknotes” with a chip developed by Samsung Semiconductor, reportedly allow consumers to physically carry Bitcoin stored in denominations of 0.01 (about $96) and 0.05 BTC (about $482). The first pilot batch, consisting of 10,000 notes, will be shipped from Singapore to potential partners and distributors around the world. continue reading

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Bitcoin on the Verge of $10,000 as Goldman Plans to Launch Crypto Trading Desk

Bitcoin led the global cryptocurrency market back above $500 billion in market capitalization thanks to surprising news from The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS). The banking giant plans to launch a Bitcoin trading desk, sponsoring different investment contracts that are tied to the price of Bitcoin. The bank hopes to eventually trade actual Bitcoin in the future. see the full article

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Good Luck to all Crypto-Investors, May god bless you and keep your investments safe !!!

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