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BTC Stable Around $3,600, Bitcoin ETF Withdraw Barely Impacts Markets
Bitcoin (BTC) has had a relatively volatile week within a tight trading range between approximately $3,500 and $3,650. Yesterday, news broke that Cboe was withdrawing the highly-anticipated VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF application due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which has barely impacted the markets. дальше »
2019-1-25 01:00 | |
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Coinbase Targets Whales in Europe and Asia With New Trading Services
As the crippling US government shutdown rolls into its fifth week major crypto exchanges are looking at alternative markets. They don’t come much bigger than Coinbase which has just expanded trading options for big traders in Europe and Asia. дальше »
2019-1-23 11:00 | |
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Zimbabwe blocked internet access, so Anonymous DDoS’d the government’s websites
For several days, starting on Monday 14 January 2019, Zimbabweans have been without Internet access. This is as a result of the Southern Afrikan country’s government, under rumored instructions from General Chiwenga and the leadership of President Emerson Mnangagwa, decided to threaten and ordered all 4 of the country’s telecommunications to shut off the Internet completely. дальше »
2019-1-21 18:48 | |
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Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 14–20: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Bakkt gets its first acquisition as the government shutdown drags out the approval process, and the ETH hard fork is delayed until February
дальше »2019-1-20 18:55 | |
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Report From Within Shut Down Zimbabwe: A Government That’s Crippled Its Own Economy
A shutdown of the internet by the Zimbabwe government this week, in an attempt to quell deadly protests, ended up achieving the exact opposite result – a total shutdown of the economy, including key public services like health and education. дальше »
2019-1-18 15:45 | |
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South Africa Wants to Mandate Registration of Crypto Service Providers
A regulatory working group in South Africa, which includes the country’s central bank, has released a consultation paper on crypto assets this week. According to the document, all exchanges, wallet providers, Bitcoin ATMs and payment processors will have to register with the government in 2019. дальше »
2019-1-18 00:25 | |
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Russia Planning $10B Bitcoin Investment, Insists Kremlin Economist
Russian economist, Vladislav Ginko, says Russia is looking to invest $10 billion in Bitcoin as the State Duma has put cryptocurrency legislation high on the agenda for 2019. Rumored $10 Billion Bitcoin Investment Ginko, an economist with ties to the Kremlin, says the Russian government will convert some of its USD reserves into Bitcoin, a move that could start as early as February. дальше »
2019-1-14 20:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’
Malaysia’s government still hasn’t made up its mind on what to do with cryptocurrencies. The country’s finance minister last year warned companies not to issue new tokens, while waiting on the central bank to give clear advice. дальше »
2019-1-13 06:20 | |
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Venezuela Pushes Back Against US Sanctions On Petro Crypto, Labels Them Coercive Restrictions
Venezuela Pushes Back Against US Sanctions On Their National Cryptocurrency Petro Earlier this week the US imposed sanctions that target a Venezuelan currency exchange network scheme that siphoned off billions of dollars to corrupt insiders of the Venezuelan government. дальше »
2019-1-10 17:46 | |
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Brazil: Government Suspends Indigenous Crypto Plans, New President Criticizes Project
A week after taking office, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro criticizes and suspends a crypto project that would have developed a cryptocurrency for indigenous people
дальше »2019-1-8 12:36 | |
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India’s massive Jio carrier is blocking VPN sites and violating net neutrality rules
Reliance Jio, the third largest mobile carrier in India, is blocking access to several proxy and VPN sites that allow users to anonymously browse the web and sidestep internet service providers’ content restrictions online. дальше »
2019-1-8 10:56 | |
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Bitcoin ETF ‘Not Going To Happen’ Due To US Gov’t Shutdown, Says Lawyer
A Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is “not going to happen” in the event of a protracted US government shutdown. ‘In Reality It Would Never Happen’ That was the position of securities lawyer and frequent cryptocurrency commentator Jake Chervinsky this week in the face of mounting rumors the long-awaited instrument could soon go public. дальше »
2019-1-7 12:00 | |
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This Week in Cryptocurrency: December 28, 2018
This week in crypto: Litecoin puts up fisticuffs, the Indian government flip-flops, and the market has a blue Christmas. Check it out in our weekly roundup. The post This Week in Cryptocurrency: December 28, 2018 appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-12-28 21:26 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bulls Draw the Line at $3,200
Bitcoin price ran hard this week and now appears to be taking a breather and consolidating…or receding to double bottom near $3,200. Bitcoin Price: Market Overview What a week! The stock market is closing in on the worst week in a decade. дальше »
2018-12-22 12:00 | |
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Switzerland Aims for Conducive Regulatory Framework for Blockchain, Crypto Companies
The Swiss government has advised regulators not to create new legislations but instead make adjustments to existing laws to accommodate companies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The amendments should focus on enhancing Switzerland’s position as a blockchain-friendly country, the Swiss Federal Council said last week. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:53 | |
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After Blockchain Push, UAE Investigates Ripple (XRP) and a National Cryptocurrency
A major payments provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing blockchain-based systems to operate remittance facilities, while the country’s government is discussing the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency in partnership with Saudi Arabia, as per two reports in the week of December 11, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-17 18:00 | |
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Venezuelan Government Converts Pension Payments to Petro Without Consent
Pusers can still convert their Petros back into bolivars and transfer them to a bank account, but that option isn’t easily accessible on the website. The financial overhaul of the Venezuelan economy is based on a cryptocurrency called Petro, at least for the Maduro-led government. дальше »
2018-12-15 17:59 | |
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Russia Says Venezuela’s Petro Acceptance ‘Not Happening’
Russia has not discounted the idea of using state-issued cryptocurrency Petro in commercial operations with Venezuela. Russia: No Petro Payments ‘Yet’ Those were the words of deputy finance minister Sergey Storchak speaking to reporters this week, local news outlet RIA Novosti reported December 13. дальше »
2018-12-14 17:00 | |
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Australia’s horrific new encryption law likely to obliterate its tech scene
Australia‘s government signed a bill into law last week giving law enforcement agencies the right to force technology companies to reveal users’ encrypted messages. Another way of putting it: Australia‘s tech scene will soon be located on the Wayback Machine. дальше »
2018-12-10 22:19 | |
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Six EU Nations Sign Agreement to Regulate Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
The Government of Malta this week announced the signing of a joint declaration of cooperation on Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT). They joined a group of six other Southern European countries; France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Cyprus. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:00 | |
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Ohio Technology Funds Announce $100M Support for Blockchain Startups
Recently, the CEO of Ohio-based nonprofit JumpStart Inc. announced that his company, along with six others, would invest vast sums of money into Ohio’s blockchain startups. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:32 | |
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The US Government Is Powerless to Block Bitcoin Addresses
It has been widely reported this week that the U. S. government has blacklisted two BTC addresses linked to cyber crime. These particular addresses were singled out because their owners are believed to be Iranians, whose country is currently facing heavy economic sanctions from the U. дальше »
2018-11-29 17:20 | |
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OKEx Becomes the Cryptocurrency Exchange of the Year at the Malta Blockchain Awards
It was high time that the blockchain industry started recognizing excellence through awards of its own. The Maltese government went on to take the initiative, blessed with the presence of several blockchain and crypto entities. дальше »
2018-11-5 21:59 | |
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ShapeShift CEO: Crypto To Overtake Scammy Fiat
“Bitcoin, Crypto Will Replace Government Fiat Over Time” Erik Voorhees, CEO of ShapeShift, recently sat down with Naomi Brockwell, a crypto-loving film/TV producer, in an exclusive interview regarding Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary and what’s next for this nascent industry. дальше »
2018-11-4 04:38 | |
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Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians
Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:03 | |
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ICON Collaborates With the Seoul Government On 3 Blockchain Apps
The South Korean blockchain project ICON gains momentum with new projects involving the Seoul Metropolitan Government. This week at… The post ICON Collaborates With the Seoul Government On 3 Blockchain Apps appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:43 | |
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Unocoin Bitcoin ATM Founder Shares Details of Arrest After Police Seized the Company’s Assets
Last week police of Indian city of Bangalore arrested the co-founders of Unocoin for illegally operating a Bitcoin ATM kiosk. One of their co-founders, Sathvik Vishwanath gave a recount of his experience to Quartz India. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:51 | |
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India’s porn ban is ridiculously easy to get around (thank God)
Last week, the Indian government asked telcos to ban 827 porn websites, and judging by what users are reporting it seems they’re actually putting the ban into effect. However, Indians aren’t giving up and users are finding easy ways to circumvent the major porn block. дальше »
2018-10-31 16:12 | |
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ICON (ICX) Demos Three Projects In Seoul Government Collaboration
South Korean blockchain platform, ICON, continues to forge ahead with projects involving the local administration. This week it demoed three new initiatives in conjunction with the Seoul Metropolitan Government; ID Card, Voting System & S-Coin Payment. дальше »
2018-10-30 10:17 | |
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Pornhub dodges India’s porn site ban with new domain name
Last week, the Indian government directed telcos to block 827 porn sites, including Pornhub – one of the biggest adult content sites. In response, Pornhub has launched a new website specifically for its Indian users, pornhub. дальше »
2018-10-29 14:55 | |
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Supreme Court of India Gives Two Week Deadline for Gov’t to Clarify Position on Crypto
The Supreme Court of India has formally set a deadline of two weeks for the government to officially clarify its position on cryptocurrencies. Urging for Clarity After having delayed its decision multiple times, the Supreme Court of India has urged the country’s government to provide its clear and official stance on the matter of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-27 05:00 | |
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India revives its porn ban by blocking 827 adult sites
The Indian government is reviving its efforts in its war on pornography this week by ordering telecom companies and ISPs to ban 827 adult sites from their networks. This directive follows an order from the Uttarakhand High Court, which found 857 sites to contain adult content – similar to an order issued back in 2015. дальше »
2018-10-26 12:49 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine Week in Review: Stablecoins Take the Spotlight
With the exception of the SEC’s FinHub announcement, it has been a quiet week for regulatory news — something we’ve been getting a lot of recently as U. S. officials clamp down on unscrupulous coin offerings and crypto companies. дальше »
2018-10-20 17:49 | |
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3 Suspicious Crypto Projects Under Investigation in North Dakota
US government agencies are actively cracking down on illicit offerings pertaining to cryptocurrencies. This week, another three projects were shut down through cease & desist letters. All of these projects are active in North Dakota, where the local Securities Department is keeping a close eye on these proceedings. дальше »
2018-10-17 16:00 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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Venezuela Set to Officially Release its Oil-backed Petro Next Week
The Petro, Venezuela’s controversial cryptocurrency is finally ready for official release to the global cryptocurrency market, the Venezuelan government said. The government is hoping that the cryptocurrency gains popularity as it is part of efforts to rescue the country’s financial system which has been swallowed up by inflation. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:16 | |
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Ethereum Price Analysis: Regulation is Important for Joseph Lubin, the CEO of ConsenSys
While ETH is up eight percent in the last week, volatility is low in lower time frames. ETH prices are stable in the daily chart but there is a strong ceiling at $250 popping bull attempts. As prices lack bullish support, the Austrian government is using Ethereum for auctioning their government bonds. дальше »
2018-10-3 05:00 | |
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Why Malta Is Earning A Reputation As The World’s First ‘Blockchain Island’
At a time when governments across the world remain either sceptical or ambivalent about cryptocurrencies, one tiny European island-nation is charting the way forward. The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta, with its 122 sq miles of land area and 175,000 citizens, is quickly cementing its reputation as the ‘Blockchain Island’ by attracting talent, capital, and entrepreneurs from across the world. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:30 | |
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South Korea Excludes Crypto Exchanges from Venture Firm Certification, Tax Rate Increases 100 Percent
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea faced the dreaded government hammer last week, as the authorities decided to exclude the burgeoning business type from the country’s “Venture Company” certification, reported Business Korea on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-1 19:00 | |
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Ethereum Blockchain To Be Used By Austria To Issue Government Bonds Worth $1.3 Billion
In a news announcement on the 25th of September, the Austrian government informed the world on their decision to use the Ethereum blockchain to issue €1. 15 billion ($1. 35 billion) in government bonds next week on the 2nd of October. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:28 | |
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Binance Launch Info 2.0 – Here’s What You Need To Know
This week, Binance have made the huge new announcement of Binance Info 2. 0, a database that aims to be the most comprehensive crypto rating database in the world. Crypto ratings are becoming more and more common, both on a business level (ratings from finance institutions) and even from government led research labs. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:00 | |
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Hong Kong–Based Blockchain Fund Makes Its Case for Yen-Backed Stablecoin
Grandshores Technology Group, a Hong Kong–listed investment holding company, is seeking to raise around $12. 7 million through a digital token fund, according to reports from the South China Morning Post (SCMP). дальше »
2018-9-19 00:42 | |
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World Economic Forum and the Chinese Cryptocurrency Space
On the latest episode of The Bitcoin Game, host Rob Mitchell explains the recent trip he took to the World Economic Forum. Based in Davos, Switzerland, this international conference featured a wide number of economic experts and panelists within the international financial industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:24 | |
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Tencent teams with Chinese government to choke kids’ game time
Remember last week when we found out China was going to be putting the squeeze on game companies in an effort to combat childhood shortsightedness? And we didn’t know exactly how that’d look because the Ministry of Education were frustratingly vague? Well now we know exactly how it’s going to save its kids eyes: By forcibly limiting their play time. дальше »
2018-9-8 20:49 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Dash Is Not Really That Private
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:27 | |
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