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Published: Mar 9, 2018 - 11:39pm
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Scandinavian Bitcoin Dealer Struggles to Find Banking Partners
One of Northern Europe’s largest Bitcoin dealers is finding the lack of regulation surrounding cryptocurrency a hindrance to their business model. Prasos Oy has systematically burned through all but one of their Finnish bank accounts. Last Chance Saloon The banks that have closed their doors to Prasos Oy because of fears that the company might … Continue reading Scandinavian Bitcoin Dealer Struggles to Find Banking Partners
The post Scandinavian Bitcoin Dealer Struggles to Find Banking PartnersPublished: Mar 9, 2018 - 2:00am
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Forget Air Miles, This Credit Card Firm to Give Customers Cryptocurrency
Want to get into cryptocurrency but the volatility and exchange fees put you off? This startup might have the ideal solution – a credit card that pays customers Bitcoin instead of other rewards. Spend Inflationary Currency, Get Deflationary Currency Typically, credit card companies offer incentives to get customers to use their cards. These might be … Continue reading Forget Air Miles, This Credit Card Firm to Give Customers Cryptocurrency
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Mexican Youtuber Arrested Over Bitcoin Ransom Kidnap
A motivational Youtuber from Mexico has been arrested over the alleged kidnapping of Thania Denisse, a 33-year-old lawyer. Germán Loera is thought to have led a gang of five to kidnap the woman. The group are also reported to have demanded the ransom be paid in Bitcoin. Kidnapper has Scant History of Bitcoin Involvement Loera has … Continue reading Mexican Youtuber Arrested Over Bitcoin Ransom Kidnap
The post Mexican Youtuber Arrested Over Bitcoin Ransom Kidnap appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Mar 7, 2018 - 10:38pm
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Is the Legacy of Mt. Gox Still Impacting the Price of Bitcoin?
Nobuaki Kobayashi, a Japanese attorney and trustee in the bankruptcy case of Mt. Gox, has stated today that he has sold over $400 million worth of BTC and BCH. Apparently, the sales have been ongoing since September. According to a statement, Kobayashi is selling the digital assets to raise money for creditors who lost out … Continue reading Is the Legacy of Mt. Gox Still Impacting the Price of Bitcoin?
The post Is the Legacy of Mt. Gox Still Impacting the Price of Bitcoin? appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Feb 13, 2018 - 9:20pm
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Freelancers, Attention: “Bitcoin” Is The Most Valuable Skill
Bitcoin and all things cryptocurrency have found themselves at the top of a list of most highly demanded skills for freelancers in 2018. Leading freelance marketplace, Upwork, recently surveyed their users and found that skills relating to digital currency were the fastest-growing sector of freelancer talents on their platform. The results were also dominated by … Continue reading Freelancers, Attention: “Bitcoin” Is The Most Valuable Skill
The post Freelancers, Attention: “Bitcoin&Published: Feb 13, 2018 - 6:17pm
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Cryptokitties is Coming to Mobile: Will Ethereum Handle the Extra Traffic?
The blockchain-based game that caused the Ethereum network to grind to halt in December last year could be about to draw in a lot more users. This is because CryptoKitties is getting launched as a Chinese-language iOS application. The mobile edition is expected to be available on February 16 in Greater China and Singapore. The … Continue reading Cryptokitties is Coming to Mobile: Will Ethereum Handle the Extra Traffic?
The post Cryptokitties is Coming to Mobile: Will Ethereum Handle the Extra TrafficPublished: Feb 12, 2018 - 9:45pm
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Hut 8 Mining Corp. To Be Listed on Toronto-Based Stock Exchange
Canadian investors will soon be able to get exposure to the rapidly growing market for the specialised computer components that power the world’s Bitcoin mining farms. Hut 8 Mining Corp., backed by Bitfury Group Ltd., is poised to launch on the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto later this month. Bitfury is the main competition to … Continue reading Hut 8 Mining Corp. To Be Listed on Toronto-Based Stock Exchange
The post Hut 8 Mining Corp. To Be Listed on Toronto-Based Stock Exchange appeared firsPublished: Feb 12, 2018 - 9:00pm
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Advertising Display Hacked for Cryptocurrency Mining
You’ve heard of online pop-up ads secretly mining Bitcoin on unsuspecting users’ computers but what about digital campaigns targeting high street shoppers? According to Terence Eden’s Blog, one of the large digital advertising displays that are common fixtures in big cities these days was hacked. Rather than displaying some commercial message from a global megabrand, … Continue reading Advertising Display Hacked for Cryptocurrency Mining
The post Advertising Display Hacked for CryptPublished: Feb 10, 2018 - 1:00am
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CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse: Cryptocurrencies are Bad Currencies
The Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has stated that he doesn’t consider XRP, Bitcoin, Ether, or any other major digital token as currencies. He elaborated his position to Yahoo Finance at their All Markets Summit on Cryptocurrency which was held on Wednesday. The six-hour event was streamed online and sponsored by CoinDesk. The aim of the … Continue reading CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse: Cryptocurrencies are Bad Currencies
The post CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse: Cryptocurrencies are Bad CuPublished: Feb 10, 2018 - 12:00am
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Suicide Hotline Opens in Moscow for Cryptocurrency Traders
One of the golden rules of investing in anything is not to sink more money into it than you can afford to lose. This has never been more important than it is with cryptocurrency. The huge price volatility and lack of historical precedent within the market makes it a potentially dangerous space for those unfamiliar … Continue reading Suicide Hotline Opens in Moscow for Cryptocurrency Traders
The post Suicide Hotline Opens in Moscow for Cryptocurrency Traders appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Feb 9, 2018 - 1:00am
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Shark Tank Investor, Robert Herjavec, Bullish on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Despite their rough entry to 2018, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are here to stay according to cyber security expert-cum-Shark Tank investor, Robert Herjavec. The 55-year-old Croatian-Canadian entrepreneur feels that digital currency is a logical replacement for the paper cash that we as a society are increasingly less dependent upon. Speaking with Time’s MONEY show, the … Continue reading Shark Tank Investor, Robert Herjavec, Bullish on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
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President of Minneapolis Fed: It’s Best To “Leave Bitcoin For The Toy Collectors”
Speaking at a Town Hall Forum today in South Dakota, the Minneapolis Fed President had some condescension for proponents of Bitcoin. Neel Kashkari told the assembly: “If you live in any modern advanced economy I would stick with the dollar I would stick with the yen and leave bitcoin for the, you know, toy collectors.” … Continue reading President of Minneapolis Fed: It’s Best To “Leave Bitcoin For The Toy Collectors”
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Slovenia: Local Bank Forced to Stop Selling Cryptocurrency Via ATMs
A tiny bank in Slovenia has been forced to stop selling cryptocurrency from its ATMs. Hranilnica Lon only had 15 automated teller machines but announced proudly last September that they’d decided to allow the purchase of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly from the machines. This was done via BitIns coupons, which are traded directly for … Continue reading Slovenia: Local Bank Forced to Stop Selling Cryptocurrency Via ATMs
The post Slovenia: Local Bank Forced to Stop Selling CryptocurrePublished: Feb 8, 2018 - 12:30am
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Reddit Cofounder, Alexis Ohanian, Takes Backseat to Focus on Blockchain Investments
Alexis Ohanian has stated today that he will no longer perform day to day duties at the website he cofounded, Reddit. Instead, the 34-year-old will focus his energies on his venture capital fund, Initialized Capital. Ohanian will continue to sit on the board for Reddit but will spend more time seeking investment opportunities in the … Continue reading Reddit Cofounder, Alexis Ohanian, Takes Backseat to Focus on Blockchain Investments
The post Reddit Cofounder, Alexis Ohanian, Takes Backseat to Focus Published: Feb 7, 2018 - 11:30pm
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Top Ten Richest Folk in Cryptocurrency
Forbes just love to remind their readers just how much poorer they are than the subjects of their articles. It was therefore only a matter of time before they released a cryptocurrency version of their rich list. The names featured are hardly surprising. Those closely allied to the likes of Ethereum and Ripple have done … Continue reading Top Ten Richest Folk in Cryptocurrency
The post Top Ten Richest Folk in Cryptocurrency appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Feb 7, 2018 - 7:00pm
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Winklevoss Twins on Crypto: “Regulators Haven’t Moved Quick Enough”
Ever-the cryptocurrency bulls, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, have responded to recent regulatory murmurs from Washington with optimism. Rather than fearing the tightening of legislation around digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two embrace it as much needed for growth in the space. Speaking to Bloomberg Television, Tyler Winklevoss said: “These technologies can’t flourish and … Continue reading Winklevoss Twins on Crypto: “Regulators Haven’t Moved Quick Enough&#Published: Feb 7, 2018 - 2:30am
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Bitcoin Shows Up to New York Fashion Week
In a garish display of just how far removed Bitcoin seems from its original cypher punk roots, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has found unlikely attention at New York Fashion Week today. During the Ovadia & Sons men’s show, one of the 35 pseudo anarchistic-inspired outfits by Ariel and Shimon Ovadia comprised of a teal … Continue reading Bitcoin Shows Up to New York Fashion Week
The post Bitcoin Shows Up to New York Fashion Week appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Feb 7, 2018 - 2:00am
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New York Lawmakers to Discuss Impact of Blockchain on Government
A member of the New York State Assembly submitted a bill to the Committee on Governmental Operations on February 2 that calls for the formation of a task force to assess how blockchain technology and cryptocurrency can impact on the way governments operate. Clyde Vanel, the submitter of the bill, is interested in the way … Continue reading New York Lawmakers to Discuss Impact of Blockchain on Government
The post New York Lawmakers to Discuss Impact of Blockchain on Government appeared first on NewsBTPublished: Feb 7, 2018 - 12:00am
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Major Payments Processing Platform to Accept Litecoin
Aliant Payment Systems announced today that they will add Litecoin functionality to their existing range of products. The US-based provider of merchant payment services were amongst the first companies of their kind to include a Bitcoin payment solution for their merchants in 2017, before adding Ethereum too late last year. Their CEO, Eric Brown, said … Continue reading Major Payments Processing Platform to Accept Litecoin
The post Major Payments Processing Platform to Accept Litecoin appeared first Published: Feb 6, 2018 - 2:00am
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Crypto Craze Prompts Brisbane College to Provide Investment Classes
A Brisbane College has decided to provide students with an investment class tailored to the ever-expanding cryptocurrency space. This has been prompted by a surge in interest in the new asset class from its student population. According to ABC Australia, the decision was made after a spate of senior students started buying up various cryptocurrencies. … Continue reading Crypto Craze Prompts Brisbane College to Provide Investment Classes
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Nithin Eapen (Arcadia Crypto Ventures): “[Crypto] is Not Classical Music, or Jazz, This is Punk Rock”
The Chief Investment Officer at Arcadia Crypto Ventures has expressed optimism about the cryptocurrency space, despite the recent prices pullbacks. He told Al Jazeera’s Inside Story: “This is nothing you see. It has just fallen 20 percent this week, maybe in the two months, it has fallen 50 percent… I used to remember times when … Continue reading Nithin Eapen (Arcadia Crypto Ventures): “[Crypto] is Not Classical Music, or Jazz, This is Punk Rock”
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UK Banks Divided Over Credit Card Purchases For Crypto
Banks in the UK are giving mixed signals to cryptocurrency investors. Some have announced that they will no longer allow purchases to be made for digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum using their credit cards. Meanwhile, others have stated that they will enforce no such ban and as long as the transactions made abide … Continue reading UK Banks Divided Over Credit Card Purchases For Crypto
The post UK Banks Divided Over Credit Card Purchases For Crypto appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Jan 31, 2018 - 5:00am
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UK’s Royal Mint Creates Gold Backed Cryptocurrency
The body responsible for providing the UK with all the physical money they have in circulation, the Royal Mint, have launched their own cryptocurrency. It’s called Royal Mint Gold (RMG) and the idea behind it is to provide a safe, secure, cheap, and convenient way for people to hold gold as an investment. In an … Continue reading UK’s Royal Mint Creates Gold Backed Cryptocurrency
The post UK’s Royal Mint Creates Gold Backed Cryptocurrency appeared first on NewsBTC.Published: Jan 31, 2018 - 3:00am
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South Korea: Cryptocurrency Regulations Come Into Play, Price Responds Negatively
New rules regarding cryptocurrency have come into effect today in South Korea. The legislation seeks to tackle money laundering and to bring the space in line with banks’ KYC (know your customer) obligations. The regulations were set out in a document published on January 23. It stated that only those using real-name bank accounts would … Continue reading South Korea: Cryptocurrency Regulations Come Into Play, Price Responds Negatively
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