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LAToken Presents Second Blockchain Economic Forum in SingaporeVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 Three-day high-end event with 1000attendees, 100 top-notch speakers, and well-prepared agendaaims to drive the discussion on theblockchainexpansion, innovations, and integration with our existing economy. As the total market capitalization ofcryptocurrencies surpasses $400 billion, companies raisebillions of dollarsin ICOs, and Fortune 500 enterprises implement blockchain in every industry,theBlockchain Economic Forumcomes back to facilitate the discussions of the most important topics of the cr |
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Coinbase Halts Litecoin And Ethereum TransactionsVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 Coinbase just halted Litecion and Ethereum buy and sell transactions, seemingly driven by the huge volume seen in each over the last twenty-four hours. Digital wallet company Coinbase just announced on its status page, here, that as of 1104 PST, Ethereum buys and sells are temporarily disabled. At the same time, the company is reporting that Litecoin buys and sells are temporarily disabled, although this news is delivered by way of a yellow notification barnRead MorenThe post Coinbase Halts Lite |
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Cryptocurrency Is Half A Trillion Joint Market Cap Hits $500 BillionVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 The overall cryptocurrency market cap has hit $500 billion for the first time in a giant landmark for the phenomenon. 1343 Cryptos, Half A Trillion Dollars Data from Coinmarketcap, which currently tracks Bitcoin and 1342 altcoins in circulation, shows the leap forward in market valuation as multiple cryptocurrencies continue to reach new highs of their own. Ethereum and Litecoin have both posted records in the past 24 hours, $627 and $328 respectively as a newnRead MorenThe post Cryptocurrency I |
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First-of-Its-Kind Affiliate Marketing Platform PM7 Leverages Blockchain Technology to Disrupt the World of AdvertisingVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 PM7 is all set to start their Initial Coin Offering under smart contracts based on Ethereum, from December 17, 2017. This innovative affiliate marketing platform promises to revolutionize the concept of advertising for both online and offline projects by connecting the project creators directly to their customers, with no space for the advertising, marketing, and PR agencies. December 12, 2017 &8211 PM7 is pleased to announce that the upcoming ICO campaign for their groundbreaking affiliaten |
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Three Altcoins Crypto Investors Should Keep an Eye OnVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 Bitcoin has been on the rise for over a year, but what many people aren&8217t paying attention to are the other coins that are making waves in their own regard. Some have unique features that other coins don&8217t, and most definitely have a niche that they fulfill. Altcoins and Shitcoins Bitcoin is the clear leader in the cryptocurrency markets. It still holds its first mover advantage, retains around 60 of the total digital currency marketnRead MorenThe post Three Altcoins Crypto Inves |
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US Regulators Issue New Cryptocurrency and ICO WarningVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 As more and more governments are moving to regulate cryptocurrencies, US regulators have started to warn investors from cryptocurrencies and ICOs. Is the Bubble Ready to Burst The cryptocurrency market had a phenomenal bull run this year. As the cryptocurrency industry is constantly improving and innovating, many finance experts believe that the hype behind it is just speculation. Experts believe that the global cryptocurrency market may be in a bubble state, and it might burstnRead MorenThe pos |
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BitCar To Tap Crypto Car Enthusiasts With $26 Million ICOVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 Australian blockchain platform BitCar is seeking to raise AU$26 million in an Initial Coin Offering ICO aimed at cryptocurrency car enthusiasts. Exotic cars such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bugattis will be acquired by BitCar and stored or displayed for up to 15 years while they appreciate in value. The cars will be tokenized and investors will be able to park their crypto in BitCar tokens, which can be traded on the decentralized Blockchain platform. BitCarnRead MorenThe post BitCar To Tap C |
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Paying Salaries in Bitcoin is Becoming TrendyVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 Several companies are paying their employees salaries in Bitcoin. Now that Bitcoin has been accepted as a mainstream financial asset, this trend is likely to gain greater momentum. In parallel, many platforms are offering opportunities to freelancers seeking to get paid in Bitcoin. And, soon, Blocklancer will allow job seekers to earn Ethereum coins. Companies Paying Salaries in Bitcoin Many believe that offering salaries in Bitcoin will make it easier for companies to retain andnRead MorenThe p |
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Asian Buyers Driving Bitcoin BoomVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 Another day in Crypto Land, and the charts are swinging once again. Bitcoin has experienced a couple of days of relative calm, climbing only a few hundred dollars this time from $16,500 to $16,800, where it currently trades. Many are beginning to question where the great impetus comes from and what is actually pushing these prices ever higher. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, traders in Asia are responsible for a lotnRead MorenThe post Asian Buyers Driving Bitcoin Boom appeared |
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Banking Bonus Revives RippleVia Bitcoinist – 7:35 am December 13, 2017 There is never a dull day in the crypto-sphere, and the altcoins are dominating the action this week. With Litecoin surging to all-time highs of over $340 yesterday and Ethereum making similar moves a few hours ago reaching $660, we are left wondering which coin will be next. Those hodling XRP may have been getting that sinking feeling that crypto mania has left them behind. Having recently been relegated from its fourth position in thenRead MorenThe post Banking Bonus Revives Ripple appeared fi |
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In the Battle for Acceptance, has Bitcoin Accomplished What Gold CantVia Bitcoinist – 6:05 pm December 12, 2017 Once upon a time, it would have been absurd to compare bitcoin to gold. One was a new cryptocurrency with little tono adoption, and the other was a precious metal and one-time backer of world currencies. The ensuing years have seen Bitcoin grow to become one of the most precious stores of value, even surpassing that of gold. After nearly two decades of trading in the $350 &8211 $500 range, in 2002 gold bottomed andnRead MorenThe post In the Battle for Acceptance, has Bitcoin Accomplished Wha |
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Crypto Platforms Unite to Self-Regulate ICOsVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 Regulation is one of the primary concerns surrounding cryptocurrencies at the moment. Pretty much anyone can set up a blockchain, put up a fancy looking website, add some slick looking team members, and tout their token as the next best thing since sliced bread. At the same time asking for your coin to support them. Open source blockchain platform Waves is addressing the issue by setting up an independent regulatory body which will provide reporting,nRead MorenThe post Crypto Platforms Unite to |
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Investors Enthusiastic About Bitcoin Futures Whats the Downstream Impact on Cryptocurrency MarketsVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 Early investors showed a bullish position on Bitcoin futures, which just started trading on the CBOE. In the first day of trading, January Bitcoin futures edged up to about $2,100 above the days spot price to a settlement near $18,500. Prices for March futures are even higher, demonstrating a high level of investor confidence in ongoing increases in Bitcoins value. The early success of the futures launch is good news for anyone who currently hasnRead MorenThe post Investors Enthusiastic About Bi |
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FinTab The Accounting System for Cryptocurrency PortfoliosVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 The crypto-currency market is chaotic nowadays. According to CoinMarketCap, there are more than 1,300 coins and countless ICO tokens participating in trading on more than 300 exchanges and stored in different wallets. It becomes more and more difficult to quickly obtain an assessment of the current financial state, the yield on a particular currency, and the whole portfolio. This leads to the risk of making wrong investment decisions, serious losses or lost profits. Almost everynRead MorenThe po |
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Escalating Ethereum Breaks New RecordsVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 As we roll into another week of crypto trading the Bitcoin bulls have been a little subdued in the last 24 hours. BTC hasnt fluctuated much from around $16,400 where it currently trades. Huge swings in the king of crypto were bounteous this weekend amid the launch of CBOEs futures contracts. Bitcoin gained and lost over $5,000 in just a few days before recovering but Ethereum has remained pretty flat for weeks until now.nRead MorenThe post Escalating Ethereum Breaks New Records appeared first o |
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Media Hyperventilates and Dubs Owner of Bitcoin ATMs the Bitcoin BanditVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 In the never-ending cycle of mainstream news casting the worst possible light upon Bitcoin, the owner of a UK Bitcoin ATM company has been dubbed the Bitcoin Bandit due to his criminal past. Mainstream coverage of Bitcoin has always been pretty checkered. While some media outlets undertake responsible journalism to understand what cryptocurrency is and why people are flocking to use it, other outlets prefer to tie Bitcoin to criminal gangs, drug purchases, and moneynRead MorenThe post Media Hype |
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Average Americans Putting Themselves into Debt for BitcoinVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 Its not just seasoned investors hoping to cash in on Bitcoin. Your regular girl, or boy, next door also wants to be a part of this digital currencys lucrative rise to the top. Theres no denying that Bitcoin fever is gripping the world. Even though it has grown over 1000 in 2017, the most dramatic price surges have happened over the last few weeks, starting with reaching that magical five-figure status. However, Bitcoins price isnRead MorenThe post Average Americans Putting Themselves into Debt f |
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South Korea Will Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Not Ban ReportsVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 South Korea will adopt reasonable regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges but not ban them, sources report Tuesday. &8216Reasonable Requirements&8217 Uploading information from local news outlet Daum.net, Stellar co-founder Joyce Kim confirmed that contrary to previous beliefs, trading would remain legal in the country. The Korean government will regulate bitcoin exchanges but not ban them, Kim wrote on Twitter late Monday. Exchanges will have 6 reasonable requirements on KYC/AML, key s |
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Get meowed! SocialMedia.Market rewards contributors with CryptoKittiesVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 SocialMedia.Market, the first blockchain-based influencer marketing platform, recently announced that they will reward contributors with CryptoKitties. CryptoKitties is the first cryptocollectible to shake the industry. It is a blockchain-based game, which is centered around collectible, breedable, and adorable digital pets &8211 CryptoKitties. One can sell, buy, exchange and trade these kitties like any other collectible. With the implementations of the blockchain technology CryptoKitties e |
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Borderline Fraud Bitcoin Cash Is Less Secure Max Keiser To CNBCVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 Keiser Report host and Bitcoin proponent Max Keiser has told CNBC Bitcoin Cash is by definition less secure than Bitcoin. Keiser Left Unimpressed At Ver&8217s CNBC Stunt In a Twitter exchange following the appearance of Bitcoin Cashs Roger Ver on the networks Fast Money segment, Keiser argued the Bitcoin fork eschews decentralization, which is a cornerstone of Bitcoin. Bottom Line BitcoinCash sic is, by definition, less secure than Bitcoin as it eschews decentralization the cornerstonenRead |
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Bitcoin Making Inroads into Popular CultureVia Bitcoinist – 5:15 pm December 12, 2017 As major financial institutions are staring to accept Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency is also making inroads into popular culture via mainstream media programming. Even though Bitcoin came into existence in 2009, it&8217s a possibility that 2017 will go down as the Year of the Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has exploded in value since the start of the year, and major financial institutions have finally leapt on board the bandwagon, such as the launch of Bitcoin futures trading.nRead MorenThe post B |
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Lightning Network Passes Bitcoin Mainnet Testing, One More Step Towards CompletionVia Bitcoinist – 6:35 am December 9, 2017 The Lightning Network has been years in the making, with the original whitepaper being published in January 2016. Finally, the top independent development teams have announced that their implementations have completed the first tests on the main Bitcoin network. The Proof of Concept We&8217ve Been Waiting For The three teams currently working on independent Lightning Network implementations have announced that their respective systems have completed payments on the main bitcoin network. Alon |
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Has Bitcoin Reached Its Market Peak Novogratz Doesnt Think SoVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Even though Bitcoin continues with its hobby of breaking price records and is reaching staggering heights in the process, it doesnt necessarily mean that this is as high as it can go. Were running a bit low on suitable adjectives to describe the phenomenal price increases that Bitcoin has been experiencing over the last few weeks. Actually, over the last few days! Wednesday saw the currency trading at $14k, while yesterday saw it reach thenRead MorenThe post Has Bitcoin Reached Its Market Peak N |
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Oju Hospitality Group Launches ICO OjuT The Travel Coin May Rival Bitcoin Self-Invented Blockchain Technology and Proof of Stake AlgorithmsVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Oju is the first ICO where tokens can be used to redeem goods such as travel products even before the ICO hits the exchange. OjuT Coin will enable seamless transactions worldwide, connecting the Owner to all aspects of the travel and hospitality world with one coin. Phuket, Thailand &8211 Dec 7, 2017, Oju Hospitality Group sent shockwaves through the travel and tourism industry today with the launch of a unique ICO that offers a real-worldnRead MorenThe post Oju Hospitality Group Launches IC |
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STK Delays Public Sale To Coincide with Public Beta TestingVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 December 8, 2017, Gibraltar STK is delaying its Token Generation Event to coincide with STACKs public beta launch in January 2018. The public token sale will run from January 31 to February 14, 2018. The STK pre-sale is currently running and will end as scheduled on December 10, 2017, at 1659 UTC. STK is the first mass-market instant cryptocurrency payment solution, providing access to more than 33 million merchants around the world. There isnRead MorenThe post STK Delays Public Sale To Coincid |
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3 Amazing Token Sales You Might Not Have Heard AboutVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Whether or not youve realized it, the internets a pretty big place. There are over 1.2 billion websites, and that number is growing continuously at breakneck speeds. The token sale space is growing equally quickly, and sadly, many great projects get lost in the thick of it. Although you might not have heard of SelfKey, LEXIT, and Polymath, youre about to find out why theyre heads and shoulders above the rest. SelfKey To the uninformed,nRead MorenThe post 3 Amazing Token Sales You Might Not Have |
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Wall Street and Chicago Big Names are joining the Bitcoin WagonVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Bitcoin has proven itself as a great digital asset thanks to the tremendous increase in its price. After a great deal of reluctance, Wall Street and Chicago financialpros have also joined the Bitcoin bandwagon, looking to get a share of what this digital currency offers. Earlier in the year, we saw Wall Street pros such as Josh Brown and Bill Miller testing the Bitcoin waters, stating that if the digital currency survived the August split,nRead MorenThe post Wall Street and Chicago Big Names are |
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Disrupting Cryptocurrency Exchange MarketVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Cryptocurrency and blockchains in 2017 are like a crystal ball everyone from slack entrepreneurs to corporate giants seems to look into it and see their future business model. If we are to turn to the numbers for cryptocurrency market growth, we have this in one year the whole industry capitalization exploded from 13 to 300 billion US dollars. Mind-blowing, huh But with this exponential growth, the cryptocurrency exchange market is still in its infancy andnRead MorenThe post Disrupting Cryptocur |
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Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Bitcoin Not RationalVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Alan Greenspans policies were instrumental to one of the worst ever economic meltdowns. Today, he errs once again. He views gold as the ultimate currency and scorns Bitcoin. He argues that Bitcoin is not rational, and compares it with a fiat currency that the U.S. Continental Congress issued in 1775. Greenspan Is a Gold Standard Champion Greenspans views of the economy continue to be obsolete. He is anRead MorenThe post Former US Federal Reserve Chairm |
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NYSE Owner Admits We May Be Stupid for Not Being First on Bitcoin FuturesVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Jeff Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and owner of the NYSE seems to behaving second thoughts about letting his competitors launch Bitcoin futures trading first. It is by now very well known that Bitcoin futures trading is set to launch on both CME and CBOE this month and the extreme volatility we&8217ve seen in the price of Bitcoin over the last 48 hours or so is likely representative of this fact. Chicago-based CBOE isnRead MorenThe post NYSE Owner Admits &8216We May Be |
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Flying for the Holidays This Airline is Accepting Bitcoin and EthereumVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 As the number of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency users is steadilyincreasing, one airline is planning to offer payment options in both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Shopping with Bitcoin Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may currently be mostly used for investment purposes, but they can also be used to buy services and goods. Many companies want to attract more customers throughinnovative measures. One of these measures is allowing customers to pay with their favorite cryptocurrencies. Services like Bitpay, |
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Bitcoin Exchanges in Australia Will Have to Register with the GovernmentVia Bitcoinist – 4:15 am December 9, 2017 Bitcoin&8217s unprecedented growth and recent shift into the mainstreamfinancial sectorhas many governments around the world increasingly worried. Australia has become the latest country to impose restrictions on digital currencies. Those who operate bitcoin exchanges in Australia will now have to register with Australias anti-money laundering agency, AUSTRAC. This new directive will also affect all other digital currencies that operate within the domain of the country. The latest developmen |
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Bitcoin Futures Analyst Predicts Very Strong Upward Price PressureVia Bitcoinist – 2:25 pm December 8, 2017 Two days before the first Bitcoin futures begin trading Sunday, the case for prices increasing &8211 not decreasing &8211 is looking very strong. Time For &8216Aligning&8217 High Future Prices This is according to a summary study of the potential impact of futures on the Bitcoin price by a data scientist writing as Blake C. Despite Bitcoin shooting up in value this week far in advance of expectations, causing increasing unease, the watershed futures releases willnRead MorenThe po |
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Craigslist Goes Crypto With Cryptocurrency OK ButtonVia Bitcoinist – 2:10 pm December 8, 2017 Private advertisement listings site Craigslist now allows users to specify they are OK with cryptocurrency payments. A &8216Huge&8217 Step For Exposure Screenshots appearing on social media Thursday confirmed the move, which marks the first formal interaction between the resource and the technology. Craigslist, which ranks top in the world for classified ads according to SimilarWeb and has an Alexa rating of 106, is a huge step in support for crypto, community members said in responsenRe |
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Gameflip to Launch FLIP Tokens For Buying and Selling Digital Game GoodsVia Bitcoinist – 11:26 am December 8, 2017 Gameflip, the marketplace where users can buy and sell digital goods, has launched their ICO, allowing early investors to earn bonus FLIP tokens. The Gameflip ICO began on Dec 4th and will be running until Jan 29th. The ICO will be selling FLIP tokens, aiming to use them to add liquidity, transparency, and security to create an efficient marketplace for the buying and selling of digital goods. The ICO has a targeted goal of 15,000nRead MorenThe post Gameflip to Launch FLIP Tokens For Buying and |
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German Parcel Bomber Issued 10 Million Bitcoin Blackmail DemandVia Bitcoinist – 11:25 am December 8, 2017 The mailing of a parcel bomb to a pharmacy forced the evacuation of a Christmas market in Germany. The bomber sent a message to theglobal delivery firm, DHL, demanding a ransom of10 million in bitcoins. Fear During the Holiday Season The bomb, assembled with explosive powder from Polish fireworks, screws, nails, and a detonator, was addressed to a pharmacy next to the Potsdam Christmas market last Friday. It also had a QR code for depositingnRead MorenThe post German Parcel Bomber Issued 10 Mill |
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Coinbase App Hits Number One While Suffering Growing PainsVia Bitcoinist – 10:55 am December 8, 2017 The Coinbase App became the number one free app in the US App Store for the first time ever as Bitcoin exploded in value even though the actual site was down for parts of the day due to excessive demand. Yesterday saw a wild roller-coaster ride as Bitcoin shot up in value, racing way past the $15,000 mark to even greater heights before falling back again. Naturally, this led to a massive influx of peoplenRead MorenThe post Coinbase App Hits Number One While Suffering Growing Pains appeared first |
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HealthHeart CEO With the Promise of Blockchain Tech, I Decided to Stop Complaining and Work to Improve HealthcareVia Bitcoinist – 7:36 am December 8, 2017 Bitcoinist sat down with HealthHeart CEO Mark Rudnitsky to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the way Electronic Health Records EHR are kept. Through storing EHR on the blockchain, with a development focus on health care providers themselves, HealthHeart aims to help make patient records both secure and flexible enough to meet the demands of the cutting edge developments being made in holistic healthcare. Bitcoinist What is your experience within in the EHR industry MRnRead MorenThe post |
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How Zebpay Managed to Lower Bitcoin Transaction Fees and Speed Up Confirmation TimesVia Bitcoinist – 7:36 am December 8, 2017 Zebpay, the leading bitcoin exchange in India, has had a rough time keeping up with customer transfers, with many complaining that their transactions are taking too long to confirm as well as attracting high fees. But the company has announced some good news, saying that it has implemented some solution-based measures to keep its users happy. The Problem Zebpay was previously charging 100 bits for transactions, but to offer a long-lasting solution and guarantee fasternRead MorenThe post How Zebp |
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Bitcoin Leaves Visas Market Cap in the DustVia Bitcoinist – 2:56 am December 8, 2017 The value of Bitcoin has been making headlines lately, with prices increasing tremendously over the past few weeks. First, the price of the cryptocurrency smashed the $10,000 level, hitting a record-high of $15,000 a few days later. As of now, the price stands at more than $18,000, with the upward trend expected to continue in the coming days. With more and more people trying to get a piece of the Bitcoin pie, the digital currency&8217snRead MorenThe post Bitcoin Leaves Visa&8217s Market |
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Bitcoin Shatters $18,000 Mark Less than 3 hours after $17,000Via Bitcoinist – 1:21 am December 8, 2017 Bitcoin sees unprecedented levels of buying with CoinMarketCap showing a price surge of more than $3000 over the past 24 hours. Today has been one for the record books as Coinmarketcap reports Bitcoin prices topping $18,000 and a market cap of over $300 billion. This newest milestone comes amid a flurry of significant all-time highs over the past 24 hoursas Bitcoin climbed from $14,000 at this time yesterday to its current price of $18,053 atnRead MorenThe post Bitcoin Shatters $18,000 Mark Less |
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A New Day, a New Record Bitcoin Blazes past the $16,000 MarkVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 The charge continues as the Bitcoin bull continues to break recordafter record. Barely 24 hours ago, the cryptocurrency was trading at just under $13,000, climbing throughout the day tobreach $14k and $15k milestones. Bitcoin has reached yet another all-time high as the price now stands atan incredible $16,568. The past 24 hours have been an exciting ride for Bitcoin investors and enthusiasts. The price of the popular digital currency has surged by nearly 30 andnRead MorenThe post A New Day, a N |
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Hedge Fund Expert Drake Joins Frankfurt $200M Listed NAGA & its ICO Advisory BoardVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 German FinTech company, The NAGA Group AG, announced today that LDJ Capital Chairman, David Drake, had joined its board of advisors. David Drake, through his family office, LDJ Capital, has acted as GP &38 LP investors with his partners in fund-of-funds, realty funds, venture capital funds &38 hedge funds. Mr. Drake&8217s investments currently have 50 global directors that maintain relations with institutions &38 family offices with $1.5 trillion in assets. Speaking about the new |
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Publica Will Be Listed On KuCoin Trading Starts On December 7Via Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 December 7, 2017 &8211 KuCoin prides itself on finding high-quality projects that go beyond the offerings of other exchanges. On December 7, 2017, Publica PBL token will join our list of tradable tokens. KuCoin traders will have access to PBL/BTC and PBL/ETH trading pairs upon listing and users can start depositing at 19.00 UTC8 and trading PBL on KuCoin at 2000 UTC 8 December 7, 2017. Follow KuCoin listings in real time here https//t.me/KucoinNews IfnRead MorenThe post Publica Will Be Liste |
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Gifto and TRON Partner to Monetize Decentralized ContentVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 The blockchain &8216virtual gifting&8217 platform partners with the global entertainment ecosystem to bring decentralized content creation monetization to millions of consumers. HONG KONG &8211 Gifto, a new universal virtual gifting blockchain platform, has announced a partnership with TRON, a decentralized protocol that aims to construct a worldwide free content entertainment system using blockchain and distributed storage technology. Gifto will leverage TRONs underlying technology |
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Russia Steps up Crypto Regulation EffortsVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 Russia seems to taking their self-imposed responsibility of regulating crypto a step further. Even though it will still be legal to buy cryptocurrencies in the country, mining them could be a whole different story. The rise and rise and rise of Bitcoin is a cause for celebration for crypto enthusiasts and a bone of contention for cynics. As its popularity grows, more and more people are interested in the financial benefits that the digital currencynRead MorenThe post Russia Steps up Crypto Regul |
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Zabercoin an Asset Backed CryptocurrencyVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web stated We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges. Zabercoin is an asset-backed cryptocurrency. Therefore, with Zabercoin we combine the blockchain technology with physical asset investments like real estate and lucrative companies more specifically located in emerging markets EM with recurring income re-invested to ensure growth, research, and development. Zabercoin limits your exposure to the downside risk of many ex |
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Hackers Steal Over $75 Million in Bitcoin from NiceHashVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 Slovenia-based NiceHash, the cryptocurrency mining marketplace where users can rent their unused hashing power, announced on Wednesday that they had been hacked, resulting in a loss of funds estimated to be worth more than $75 million USD at current Bitcoin prices. Massive Security Breach The announcement, made via social media, indicated that NiceHash had suffered a massive security breachduring which hackers were able to compromise the company&8217spayment system and steal the contents of |
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Quanta Partners with Coinfirm to Bring Compliance and Mass Adoption to Their Blockchain Lottery PlatformVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 Coinfirm to help Quanta develop strict anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing prevention methods and streamline compliance processes through the Coinfirm AML/CTF Platform. LONDON, UK, December 7, 2017 &8211 Quanta has announced its partnership with leading global regulation technology company Coinfirm to ensure being the first global and compliant blockchain lottery. Quanta has enlisted Coinfirm to help identify and solve problems related to achieving and maintaining complianc |
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SonoCoin Rocks The Cryptocurrency World With ICO Launch & Release Of The First Ever Audible Blockchain Enabled CryptocurrencyVia Bitcoinist – 11:51 pm December 7, 2017 As Cryptocurrency trading and the launch of new ICOs reach a fever pitch, it will become crucial to identify and separate the winners from the losers. With the launch of the first Audible Cryptocurrency that is Blockchain enabled, SonoCoin is positioning itself as a pioneer in the world of Digital Currency trading. Geneva, Switzerland, Dec 7, 2017 &8211 SonoCoin has made global headlines this week with the announcement and launch of an ICO based onnRead MorenThe post SonoCoin Rocks The Crypt |
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The New Bitcoin Jesus Ver Triggers $700k in Bitcoin Donations To AntonopoulosVia Bitcoinist – 3:10 pm December 7, 2017 Andreas Antonopoulos has expressed gratitude but gone offline after supporters sent him almost 50 BTC in donations. 49 BTC Donated After Ver&8217s Criticism After Bitcoin.com owner Roger Ver appeared to criticizeAndreas Antonopoulos,the Mastering Bitcoin author, for not owning more bitcoins, community members rallied, donating around 49 BTC to his address in the past 24 hours. Conspicuous among the many donations made to Antonopoulos is one payment of 37 BTC $550,000. Reacting to the news, A |
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CoinFi Announces ICO for Crypto Market Intelligence PlatformVia Bitcoinist – 1:26 pm December 7, 2017 The cryptocurrency market intelligence platform, CoinFi, announces that their ICO will launch for the general public on January 18th, 2018, with a pre-sale scheduled for December 15th, 2017. Real-time News, Data, and Analysis to Anchor the Bloomberg of Cryptocurrencies HONG KONG/NEW YORK &8211 Nov. 28, 2017 &8211 CoinFi, the cryptocurrency market intelligence platform, today announced an initial coin offering ICO with a hard cap of $15 million to further expand its technology and hedge f |
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Heres How SonoCoin Is Trying To Use Sound To Transfer ValueVia Bitcoinist – 1:26 pm December 7, 2017 Companies are rushing to try and make peer to peer, blockchain based value transfer quicker and simpler right now and this company thinks it&8217s been able to do just that. Bitcoin just broke through a major resistance leveland interest in the space has never been higher. Companies of all shapes and sizes are popping up, looking to take advantage of the rush to develop and establish the blockchain-centric infrastructure that&8217s going to serve as thenRead MorenThe post Here&8217s |
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Huobi, SBI Group To Launch Two Japanese Exchanges In Early 2018Via Bitcoinist – 12:11 pm December 7, 2017 Chinese exchange Huobi has announced it is launching two cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan in conjunction with the SBI Group. Huobi And SBI&8217s &8216In-Depth Cooperation&8217 Huobi, since Chinas fiat exchange, ban has been actively looking to expand its international activities. It has now announced that it will develop digital assets and financial services in Asia via the partnership with the SBI Group. An accompanying press releasefrom Thursday explains According to the diversifi |
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Ten Reasons Why Bitcoin Is Still Scaring Investors AwayVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 With Bitcoin prices smashing through one milestone after another and mainstream financial institutions like CME Group, CBOE, and Nasdaq preparing to offer Bitcoin futures trading, you would think that investors would be beating down the doors to get in on the action. While many investors are rushing to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon, just as many are shying away from the digital currency. All of a sudden, or so it seems, Bitcoin hype is everywhere.nRead MorenThe post Ten Reasons Why Bitcoin Is St |
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Giftcoin Brings Blockchain Technology to Charities for Greater TransparencyVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 Giftcoin is anew and transparent approach to fundraising that is backed by third sector luminaries including ALS Ice Bucket Challenge pioneer Jon Duschinsky. London, UK 6 December 2017 Giftcoin, the blockchain start-up that brings transparency and trust to charities, has announced its token sale, due to commence on the 12th January 2018. Giftcoins donation tracking technology will redefine the relationship between charity and donor by bringing trust back into the equation. Donors will benRead M |
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Bitcoin Trending 3 Times Higher than Gold in Google, 11 Times More ValuableVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 For the first time in history, gold faces a formidable challenger Bitcoin. Today, the cryptocurrency surpasses, by many times, the precious metal in value and popularity. Bitcoin Surpasses Gold in Popularity For millennia, humanity has used gold as a medium of exchange and store of value. People have used the precious metal as a long-term investment and as a hedge against market volatility throughout history. And, because of its lustrous sheen, gold is used asnRead MorenThe post Bitcoin Trending |
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The New Investment Age The Beginning of the Pre-ICO of the NousplatformVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 The rise of a new decentralized economy has fundamentally changed financial markets. Due to becoming an attractive investment instrument, cryptocurrency has become an integral part of the portfolios of the private investors and hedge funds. The new trend on the market will pave the way for the gradual replacement of the classic investment format by investments into tokenized assets. The rapid growth of the crypto assets market creates the demand for decentralized investment funds basednRead More |
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DIMPAY Cashless Transaction Available WorldwideVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 DIMPAY is a decentralized payments system base on a blockchain technology called NEM. Its main goal is to offer the possibility of cashless transactions for the 2 billion people in this world that lack access to banks and their services. The platform is less expensive, it works instantaneously, and it eliminates numerous payment errors through its use of the NEM protocol &8211 making it ideal for peer to peer, business to business, consumer to businessnRead MorenThe post DIMPAY &8211 Cas |
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Ex-Morgan Stanley Economist Believes That Bitcoin Is a Dangerous Speculative BubbleVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 Many top economists from around the world have come forward to state their opinion on Bitcoin. A former Morgan Stanley economist believes that Bitcoin is one of the most dangerous speculative bubbles he has ever seen. The Future of Bitcoin As Bitcoin is constantly reaching a new all-time high price, many top economists and investors have come forward to predict how Bitcoin is going to perform in the future. The most prominent statement came fromnRead MorenThe post Ex-Morgan Stanley Economist Bel |
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Bitcoin Will Win in the End Banks Have Every Reason to Be ScaredVia Bitcoinist – 10:21 am December 7, 2017 Investor Mark Yusko has held steadfast to the notion that Bitcoins price will shoot to $400,000 in the future. The founder and CEO of the North Carolina-based Morgan Creek Capital Management firm states that the cryptocurrency has the potential of gaining value, thanks to its technical infrastructure and other factors that are already inclined in its favor. Mark Yusko maintains that Bitcoin&8217s self-sufficient design has given it a disruptive revolutional technological edge. In an intervie |
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Bullish Bitcoin Price Smashes Through $14,000Via Bitcoinist – 3:55 am December 7, 2017 The Bitcoin bull continues to charge as the price soars to over $14k. The run-up over the past few months has been fueled by reports of Bitcoin futures trading coming to US exchanges, but the most recent bump comes after an exciting announcement about the progress of the Lightning Network. Record Prices and Market Capitalization Bitcoin has destroyed all-time high after all-time high in the past months, currently topping out at a cool $14,059 atnRead MorenThe post Bullish Bitcoin Price Smashes T |
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Academia is Fully Embracing Bitcoin with Course Offerings and ScholarshipsVia Bitcoinist – 3:55 am December 7, 2017 Bitcoin-related jobs are booming. However, there are not enough individuals with the required skills to fill these jobs. As a result, most universities are now imparting Bitcoin education. Many even accept tuition payments in Bitcoin. Universities are also creating innovative ways to attract the brightest students. In this regard, Varna University of Management VUM is offering Bitcoin scholarships. Varna University of Management Offers Scholarships in Bitcoin VUM is an international business sch |
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Steam Drops Support for Bitcoin Payments Citing Wild Price Swings, High Transaction FeesVia Bitcoinist – 11:20 pm December 6, 2017 Bitcoin may be trading at all-time highs, but not everybody is celebrating. Crypto-loving gamers everywhere have their headsets in a twist after Valve, the parent company of popular onlinegaming platform Steam, announced today that they will no longer be accepting Bitcoin payments. Citing the digital currency&8217s extreme price fluctuations in recent months, as well as increased transaction fees, Valve stated that it has become &8220untenable&8221 to continue supporting Bitcoin as a |
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Abra Adds Multiple Wallets, CEO Confirms Working On SegWitVia Bitcoinist – 10:45 pm December 6, 2017 Bitcoin investment platform Abra has announced that its users can now store cryptocurrency and fiat simultaneously. CEO Hails Non-Custodial Wallet &8216Industry First&8217 CEO Bill Barhydt revealed the latest feature on Twitter today, in what he described as an industry first for a non-custodial wallet. Abra customers now have access to three wallets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and fiat respectively, with instant conversions between them also available, Barhydt added. BREAKING NEWS Abra now s |
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South Korea Bans Bitcoin Futures As Authorities Consider Crypto Income TaxVia Bitcoinist – 10:45 pm December 6, 2017 South Koreas Financial Services Commission FSC has announced that Bitcoin futures trading will not be moving forward in the country. &8216Cooling Down The Market&8217 In legislatory warnings Tuesday, the regulator went against the trend gaining speed in the US and Japan and banned futures trading, along with suggesting a tax on virtual currency transactions. The move has already resulted in the cancellation of several informational seminars on futures, local news outlet Korea Herald repo |
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Initial Coin Offerings are Exploding in ValueVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 New businesses around the globe have been raising thousands of dollars through digital currency. This is an exciting time for the startups. As per the Richard Kastelein, partner of the Cryptoassets Design Group company involved in the launch of ICO, more than half a billion dollars has been raised by various startups this year so far through Initial Coin Offerings. This is absolutely astonishing amount when we consider that the ICO is just overnRead MorenThe post Initial Coin Offerings are Expl |
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Democratizing Finance Regtech Leader Coinfirm Beats Presale Goal for AMLT Token and Announces Public Sale DateVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 The blockchain regtech company announces a December 12th start date for public sale of the anti-money laundering compliance AMLT token following a successful pre-sale. LONDON, December 5th, 2017 &8211 Coinfirm, a global leader in blockchain AML/CTF and compliance solutions, has announced today that it exceeded its goal for the pre-sale of its AMLT token ahead of its public sale scheduled for December 12th. AMLT is the native token of the Coinfirm platform, designed to enhancenRead MorenThe p |
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Police Arrest Three Bitcoin Traders in KenyaVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 Police in Kenya arrest three Bitcoin traders on charges of money laundering by using stolen money to purchase cryptocurrency. There are some definite advantages to using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, such as anonymity and ease of use. Of course, one of the main benefits of digital currency is that anybody, no matter where they are in the world, can be an active participant in the crypto economy. But there are times when the advantages of BitcoinnRead MorenThe post Police Arrest Three Bitcoin Tr |
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Hackers Hit North Carolina County Government and Demand Two Bitcoin RansomVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 The county government of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, has been hacked, leaving their server files being held for a ransom of 2 bitcoins. One of the growing problems for businesses and governments today is having their electronic files hacked and held for ransom. Last month, computer hackers targeted the Sacramento Regional Transit system, resulting in 30 million files being deleted. The ransom price demanded by the hackers for that attack was a single bitcoin. Now thatnRead MorenThe post Hackers |
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IOTA Shoots to Fourth Highest Market Cap In Massive RallyVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 IOTA has posted nearly 400 gains since the beginning of this week, pushing it up through the top 10 market caps in a matter of days to displace Ripple as the fourth largest cryptocurrency. It&8217s official IOTA is mooning. The altcoin opened up the week with prices hovering around $1.40 on December 2nd. Today it reached an all-time $5.55, a staggering increase of nearly 400 over a matter of four days. Soaring Ever Higher ThenRead MorenThe post IOTA Shoots to Fourth Highest Market Cap In Mas |
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Cryptocurrency Market Cap Now Higher than JPMorgan ChaseVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 The total market cap for cryptocurrency went over $370 billon today, surpassing the market cap of JPMorgan Chase. Perhaps Jamie Dimon might have to eat some crow for Christmas. It may be time for Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, to get ready to start eating some humble pie. As everyone who&8217s interested in cryptocurrency knows, Dimon has really loathed Bitcoin, taking every opportunity he can to bash it. His constant bellyaching about BitcoinnRead MorenThe post Cryptocurrency Marke |
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Experty Announces Partnership with Mindsports IOVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 Experty announces partnership with Mindsports IO to provide experts and lessons for chess and various board games. Experty announces they are partnering with Mindsports IO. Experty is the first decentralized platform for paid consultations. It allows anyone to sell their expertise and connect with others on its platform. Mindsports IO is an intelligent and trusted network for people to create, play, and govern online board games. Mindsports IOs partnership with Experty benefits millions of onlin |
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Novogratz Voices Concern That Bitcoins Price Increase May Result in Government RegulationVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 The phenomenal increase in Bitcoins price could pave the way for the possible introduction of government regulatory systems. Theres no doubt about it Bitcoin is reaching and exceeding record heights. First, it made five-figure headlines by reaching $10k last week, and yesterday saw it break through the $12k ceiling. By growing over 1000 in this year, it seems that the only way is up for this super cryptocurrency. This astronomical upward price trajectory has keptnRead MorenThe post Novogratz Voi |
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$13,000 and Rising The Price of Bitcoin Continues to ClimbVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 The celebration is in full swing as Bitcoin continues its upward momentum, reaching a new all-time high as it smashes through the $13,000 mark. This latest milestone comes less than a day after the digital currency hit $12,000 for the first time ever. As of this writing, Bitcoin is currently trading at $13,128, a gain of over 13 in less than 24 hours. The current trading volume during this period is just over $9.7 billionnRead MorenThe post $13,000 and Rising &8211 The Price of Bitcoin Conti |
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10-Year Investment Over 50 Want Bitcoin in Ron Paul PollVia Bitcoinist – 7:30 pm December 6, 2017 Just 2 of people would accept a USD cash &8216gift&8217 if they could not touch it for ten years &8211 but over half would choose Bitcoin, Ron Paul is finding. 53 Choose Bitcoin For 10-Year Hodl The extraordinary turnaround in more mainstream consumer habits comes courtesy of an online survey by the former Texas Congressman today. Over 55,000 respondents gave their opinion on Pauls investment experiment, which asked the question A wealthy person wants tonRead MorenThe post 10-Year In |
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Veritas Mining ICO Underway Promises Token Holders ROI Within 6 MonthsVia Bitcoinist – 10:50 pm December 5, 2017 Veritas Mining is launching their crypto mining ICO and are offering a 25 discount through Thursday, November 7, 2017. The project uses renewable, cheap energy sources to maximize profits, which will be shared on a quarterly basis with token holders. Veritas Mining has launched their crypto mining ICO to mine cryptocurrencies using the competitive advantage of utilizing cheap energy. They have begun selling their Veritium VRTM tokens, and have, at the time of writing, raisednRead MorenThe post V |
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Bank of America And JP Morgan Report Results, Turns Out They Could Have Done With Bitcoin After AllVia Bitcoinist – 10:50 pm December 5, 2017 Bank of America and JP Morgan are suffering from a lack of volatility in the markets guess what could have remedied this If the cryptocurrency space was asked to name a list of its top five most disliked individuals from 2017, one name would invariably make the list Jamie Dimon. The Boss At JP Morgan Most reading will likely already be familiar with Dimon. For those that are not, he is the guy behindnRead MorenThe post Bank of America And JP Morgan Report Results, Turns Out They Could Have Done |
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New ICOs Out of South Africa Reported to Change The Face of Investing in Cryptocurrencies ForeverVia Bitcoinist – 10:50 pm December 5, 2017 The Team at AgreCoinhas created the solution for both the novice and advanced investors alike A Crypto Coin Fund based upon the top 6 selling coins at any one time on the market. Thereby diversifying risk, while consolidating gains for the top 6 most stable currencies on the market. Durban, South Africa, December 5, 2017 &8211 The incredible success of Bitcoin has shown the world that Cryptocurrencies are here to stay and that they cannRead MorenThe post New ICOs Out of South Africa Reported |
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SEC Cyber Team Shuts Down Fraudulent ICOVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 Initial coin offerings have become one of the most popular and easy ways to raise money online through cryptocurrencies. But ICOs have also become a popular way for fraudsters to scam people as the SEC recently showed by filing suit against the ICO by PlexCorps. ICO A Threatto Venture Capital Firms Early stage startup funding has been steadily declining over the last couple of months. The main reason behind this is the rapid rise ofnRead MorenThe post SEC Cyber Team Shuts Down Fraudulent ICO app |
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Revain Offers Honest Online Reviews Courtesy of the BlockchainVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 Honest online reviews are hard to come by, but Revain aims to harness the power of the blockchain and Ethereum-based smart contracts to create a system of permanent, actual, and transparent reviews. There are a number of metrics that a business can look over as they strive for financial success. Items such as profits, market share, advertising saturation, and costs of production are carefully factored into any decision making. One metric that has become incrediblynRead MorenThe post Revain Offer |
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JPMorgan Suffers Whiplash as They Say Bitcoin Could be the New GoldVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 A strategist at JPMorgan Chase now says that Bitcoin could be a legitimate asset like gold even though CEO Jamie Dimon rips into the cryptocurrency. Will JPMorgan suffer whiplash from this constant back-and-forth Is there a doctor in the house We could use one as JPMorgan Chase once again does an about-face concerning Bitcoin, which may lead to a case of whiplash. The banking and financial services giant has a dubious history with the popularnRead MorenThe post JPMorgan Suffers Whiplash as They |
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Descrow Platform for Secure Crowdfunding ICO Campaign is UnderwayVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 Investing in ICO-campaigns is an extremely exciting adventure. Meanwhile, as a result of the insane success of most ICOs, scammers are crowding the market and creating scam coins in hundreds. Blockchain is a unique technology that may give birth to many new multi-billion dollar companies. However, it cant insure investors against scam and fraud. Descrow is the first in the world platform for secure crowdfunding with the inbuilt mechanism of the decentralized escrow gives investorsnRead MorenThe |
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Well List Bitcoin Futures ASAP Says Major Japan ExchangeVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 The CEO of one of Japans largest exchanges says it will launch cryptocurrency futures as soon as possible once frameworks are in place. Securities Law Only Barrier To Japan&8217s Bitcoin Futures In the first major copycat move since the announcement by US regulators that futures could begin trading this month, booming Bitcoin market Japan will now study how it can follow suit. Once the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act recognizes cryptocurrencies as financial products, wenRead MorenThe |
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Save the Date CBOE to Launch Bitcoin Futures on the 10th of DecemberVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 Beating competitors to the punch, CBOE has unveiled their plans to launch their Bitcoin futures contracts next week. This has definitely been the year of the Bitcoin. The price of the most well-known cryptocurrency has grown by over 900, with last week seeing it exceed the $10k mark. However, its upward trajectory is not over yet, with Coinmarketcap showing the currency trading at just over $11,900 at the time of writing this article. The$12k markisnRead MorenThe post Save the Date CBOE to Launc |
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Philippines Joins the Ranks of Countries Regulating ICOsVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 Initial coin offerings ICOs can easily net millions of dollars from enthusiastic investors, but a number of countries are starting to regulate them. The Philippines is the latest country to join this growing club. The vast surge in cryptocurrency value and popularity, especially Bitcoin, over the last couple of years took many sovereign governments and major financial institutions by surprise. The blockchain has led to a massive explosion in platforms, each looking to generate revenuenRead Moren |
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Presenting InsurePal The Distributed Blockchain-Based Social Proof Insurance PlatformVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 InsurePal is set to revolutionize the insurance industry by harnessing blockchain technology and merging it with social proof methodology that will reduce costs and have a positive societal impact. A common facet of modern life is insurance, which comes in many forms auto, life, medical, property, and more. Yet, like many economic institutions operating in today&8217s world, insurance has changed little over the last century. People who make responsible choices in their lives are forcednRead |
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Bitcoin Price Hits $12,000 Milestone As Keiser Calls $15,000 TopVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 The Bitcoin price has hit $12,000 just days after $10,000 and $11,000 came and went in the blink of an eye. From $10k to $12k In Just Days Data from Coinmarketcap, which averages trading prices across major exchanges, showed Bitcoin selling for $12,020 as of press time, marking yet another all-time high in the virtual currencys record-breaking year. Enthusiasm around Bitcoins mainstream potential shows no sign of abating following US regulators decision to allow BitcoinnRead MorenThe post Bitcoi |
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Parity Founders Suggest Frozen Ether Could Return In 6 MonthsVia Bitcoinist – 5:45 pm December 5, 2017 Troubled wallet provider and Blockchain platform Parity has said it could unlock its $150 million in missing funds within the next four to six months. &8216General Protocol Upgrade&8217 Could Reconjure Funds Speaking to TechCrunch editor-at-large Mike Butcher during the publications Disrupt Berlin event, co-founders Gavin Wood and Jutta Steiner said that funds were not lost and that a future hard fork could release the quarantined Ether. There are discussions that the issue could be fixe |
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Peoples Bank of China Deputy Governor Bitcoin is DyingVia Bitcoinist – 6:05 am December 5, 2017 Once upon a time, China was the leader in bitcoin mining, accounting for an estimated 71 of the bitcoin mining market. But that bubble burst in September 2017 when the Chinese Central Bank completely banned all ICOs. In spite of the ban, Bitcoin has managed to flourish, increasing by over 144 since the ban. Still, China isn&8217t worried. According to the PBOC, Bitcoin is dying. Speaking at a financial forum in Shanghai over the weekend,nRead MorenThe post People&8217s Bank of China Depu |
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Is Bitcoin Shifting the Economic Balance of PowerVia Bitcoinist – 3:50 am December 5, 2017 In just a few years of existence, Bitcoin has become the 6th most powerful currency on the globe. The popular digital currency now has more value than many developed nations and industry giants, while eclipsing some of the wealthiest people in the world. Bitcoin Is Surpassing the Powerful Bitcoin is radically changing the way we do things, and even, possibly, our way of life. And, most probably, the cryptocurrency might be causing a shift innRead MorenThe post Is Bitcoin Shifting the Economic Ba |
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MyMEDIS Readies For ICO Launch Creates A New Paradigm In The Healthcare Industry Using Blockchain Technology Creating a Patient-Centric Model For Health Care Payments and Data StorageVia Bitcoinist – 12:50 am December 5, 2017 With MEDIS, users can earn MediCOIN in exchange for their data, and spend them when they need treatment, medication or healthcare services. Westerville, Ohio,December 4, 2017 &8211 MyMedis.in LLC has announced its entry into the medical health care industry creating a new model for healthcare payment and data storage that puts the patient in charge of their own personal medical history. The company plans to launch its services in the United Arab Emirates and willnRead MorenThe post MyMEDIS R |
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Investors Hoping to Make a Killing off of Bitcoin May Not Get Rich After AllVia Bitcoinist – 12:50 am December 5, 2017 The value of Bitcoin continues to dominate the headlines as prices climb ever higher. This has attracted even more investors to venture into bitcoin mining, looking to make a killing off the digital currency. If you&8217re thinking about getting rich by mining bitcoin, though, think again. Much like panning for gold in the Yukon River was a waste of time for more than 100,000 prospectors looking to find their fortunes during the Klondike Gold RushnRead MorenThe post Investors Hoping to Make |
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The Ban on Cryptocurrencies Continues Indonesia Joins Ranks with Morocco, Ecuador, and OthersVia Bitcoinist – 12:50 am December 5, 2017 The ban on cryptocurrencies is moving across borders. This time, it is Indonesia, the Southeast Asian giant,that has decided to prohibit all cryptocurrency-related transactions. According to a local report by Pikiran Rakyat, Indonesias regulation will prevent payment providers from cooperating or meeting with bitcoin investors, miners, or traders. This announcement was made by the Indonesias Central Bank Governor, Agus Martowardojo. According to Agus, the purpose of the ban is to make sure that |
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Crypterium Roars Past 3rd MilestoneVia Bitcoinist – 12:50 am December 5, 2017 The Crypterium ICO can cross one more item off its to do list. The ICO has reached and surpassed its third milestone of $15.5 million in funds collected. To date, the project has gathered $21 million through the token sale. This continues a string of impressive results achieved by the ICO since its launch on October 31, 2017, including the project collecting its soft cap within the first five hours and token sales reaching $7.5nRead MorenThe post Crypterium Roars Past 3rd Milestone appeared firs |
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Demand for Bitcoin Jobs Surging as Price Continues to ClimbVia Bitcoinist – 7:05 pm December 4, 2017 Like the Internet a few decades ago, Bitcoin is now becoming one of the greatest job creators. In fact, Bitcoin and blockchain-related job listings are at an all-time high on sites like LinkedIn and Dice. Bitcoin is Disrupting the Job Market The advent of the cryptocurrency is creating incredible new opportunities in finance, business, and industry. As a result, the demand for Bitcoin-related services is growing exponentially, which in turn is driving the creation ofnRead MorenThe post Demand fo |
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The UK Is Trying To Crack Down On Malicious Bitcoin UseVia Bitcoinist – 7:05 pm December 4, 2017 UK authorities are the latest to try and tackle Bitcoin regulation and user compliance. The regulatory issues associated with Bitcoin are something that still cause much confusion and concern globally both for users of the currency and the authorities on the other side of the equation. As 2017 draws to a close, more and more policymakers are outlining their respective frameworks for said regulation and, as per a recent report out of The Telegraph newspaper,nRead MorenThe post The UK Is Trying To |
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Gameflip ICO is Now Live! Launch Comes After a Pre-sale that Achieved 112 of its GoalVia Bitcoinist – 7:05 pm December 4, 2017 Leading digital goods company is extending its marketplace onto the blockchain and incentivizing publishers to follow suit. San Jose, CaliforniaDecember 4, 2017Following an oversubscribed and successful pre-ICO last month, Gameflip, the veteran Silicon Valley gaming marketplace, has officially launched its highly-anticipated ICO. Crypto and global media have been buzzing about Gameflip, which has been highlighted as a prime example of a successful Silicon Valley startup turned ICO. Gameflips di |
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Venezuela Launching Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency the Petro!Via Bitcoinist – 2:10 pm December 4, 2017 President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced the creation of a new national digital currency &8211 the Petro. He believes that this cryptocurrency will fight off the effects of the US-led sanctions. The economic situation in Venezuela is in total freefall. The once-prosperous South American nation has descended into chaos over the last few years as the central government has become more authoritative. The national currency, the bolivar, has fallen in value by a staggeringnRead MorenTh |
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MIT Uses Blockchain to Give Students the Power of AutonomyVia Bitcoinist – 2:10 pm December 4, 2017 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has embraced blockchain technology to usher in a new era of digitized academic diplomas. Blockchain may be most well known for being Bitcoins supporting technology, but it can offer so much more. This decentralized network provides its users with immutable records and security, showing businesses over a range of industries how beneficial it can be for them.This is because each transaction, or block, on this distributed database is encrypted andnRead More |
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