Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn't Making it Easy for ICO Projects

Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn't Making it Easy for ICO Projects
An effort to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.

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MimbleWimble: Why Silly Sounding Tech Could Seriously Reform Bitcoin

MimbleWimble: Why Silly Sounding Tech Could Seriously Reform Bitcoin
BlockCypher's CEO speaks out about the dysfunction in bitcoin's community and why she believes new tech could help save it.

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What Bitcoin Traders Should Know About Fundamental Analysis

What Bitcoin Traders Should Know About Fundamental Analysis
While there are many different methods for evaluating the price of bitcoin, fundamental analysis may be the most valuable.

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Ethereum Meets Zcash? Why IPFS Plans a Multi-Blockchain Browser

Ethereum Meets Zcash? Why IPFS Plans a Multi-Blockchain Browser
Juan Benet, the creator of decentralized data-storing protocol IPFS, has big plans for connecting blockchains across the planet, and beyond...

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Arizona Bitcoin Trader in Custody Following Police Raid

Arizona Bitcoin Trader in Custody Following Police Raid
A bitcoin advocate and trader in Arizona remains in custody after his home was raided last week by federal officials.

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$1,300 and Counting: What's Next For Bitcoin Prices?

$1,300 and Counting: What's Next For Bitcoin Prices?
The price of bitcoin is once again trading near an all-time high. After about a month of uncertainty following the rejection of a major investment vehicle, bitcoin prices reached $1,343.59, a new all-time high on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index on Thursday, breaking the previous record of $1,325.81, set in March. Yet, even after this modest pullback, […]

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New York Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Money Transmission

New York Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Money Transmission
A New York-based bitcoin trader has plead guilty to unlawful money transmission and making false statements to federal officials.

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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'

German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'
Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.

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Zebpay Aids Indian Police After Bank Thieves Buy Bitcoin

Zebpay Aids Indian Police After Bank Thieves Buy Bitcoin
Indian bitcoin exchange Zebpay has had its bank account unfrozen following a state investigation into a bank hack, the startup said today.

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ICO Debate Exposes Rift in Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

ICO Debate Exposes Rift in Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Differences between EEA members at a public debate reveal how the group is growing and progressing.

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Florida's Money Laundering Statute Won't Affect Most Bitcoin Users

Florida's Money Laundering Statute Won't Affect Most Bitcoin Users
What's the potential impact of a recent court decision in Florida that centered on definitions for bitcoin and money transmission?

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Ethereum Stole the Show at Microsoft's New York City Demo Day

Ethereum Stole the Show at Microsoft's New York City Demo Day
Ethereum featured strongly at a recent Microsoft demo day designed to show the diverse ways technology is being used to solve problems.

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West Virginia Lawmakers Complete Bitcoin Money Laundering Bill

West Virginia Lawmakers Complete Bitcoin Money Laundering Bill
Lawmakers in the US state of West Virginia have completed work on a bill that would make it a felony to use bitcoin for laundering money.

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R3 Blasts JP Morgan Consortium Exit as 'At Odds' With Global Banks

R3 Blasts JP Morgan Consortium Exit as 'At Odds' With Global Banks
JP Morgan is out at the global banking consortium R3 – and the group had some choice words to describe its departure.

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Federal Agents Raid Home of Arizona Bitcoin Trader

Federal Agents Raid Home of Arizona Bitcoin Trader
A bitcoin advocate and trader based in Arizona was arrested last week by federal authorities, according to local reports. Reports from websites include Freedom’s Phoenix and Phoenix New Times indicate that Thomas Costanzo was arrested on 20th April for unlawful possession of ammunition stemming from a prior conviction. The arrest resulted from a home raid led by […]

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Antbleed: Bitcoin's Newest New Controversy Explained

Antbleed: Bitcoin's Newest New Controversy Explained
A mining chip vulnerability that could potentially be used to remotely shut off bitcoin mining machines was revealed yesterday – with a fix from the manufacturer following shortly after. Involving controversial mining chip manufacturer Bitmain, the issue is what some are calling a "backdoor" in the code that controls its hardware, offering the company a […]

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Bitcoin's Price Sets New All-Time High

Bitcoin's Price Sets New All-Time High
The price of bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, according to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI).

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Japanese Banks Trial Virtual Currency For Funds Transfers

Japanese Banks Trial Virtual Currency For Funds Transfers
Members of Japanese bank consortium focused on blockchain is set to test a virtual currency-based funds transfer system.

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Ethereum's Ether Token Tops $60 to Set New All-Time High

Ethereum's Ether Token Tops $60 to Set New All-Time High
The price of ether has hit a new all-time high, exceeding $60 for the first time ever.

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Catastrophic Property Risks? There's a Blockchain for That

Catastrophic Property Risks? There's a Blockchain for That
Insurance consortium B3i is in the middle of a "sprint" to complete a smart contract to help more efficiently protect risky property.

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Fresh From Goldman Sachs, Chain's New President Reveals Top Priorities

Fresh From Goldman Sachs, Chain's New President Reveals Top Priorities
Chain'a new president Tom Jessop reveals his plans for the well-funded blockchain firm after spending his first week in the role.

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Blockchain Lets This Startup Trade Gold That's Still in the Ground

Blockchain Lets This Startup Trade Gold That's Still in the Ground
Orebits, in partnership with Symbiont, has launched 'smart certificates' that can be traded and exchanged for unmined gold reserves.

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Bitcoin's DC Debut: All Eyes Watch the US Government's Response

Bitcoin's DC Debut: All Eyes Watch the US Government's Response
Bitcoin regulatory expert Jerry Brito recounts the tech's early days in Washington, DC, and the work that went into its successful regulatory debut.

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7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications

7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications
A group of UN agencies is seeking input on blockchain applications that could help with international assistance.

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India is Cracking Down on OneCoin

India is Cracking Down on OneCoin
Reports are emerging that authorities in India are undertaking a broad crackdown on OneCoin.

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Former Coinbase Engineer Launches Ethereum Search Engine

Former Coinbase Engineer Launches Ethereum Search Engine
A former software engineer for digital currency startup Coinbase has launched a new search engine for ethereum.

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Bitcoin Price Sets New Single Exchange All-Time High

Bitcoin Price Sets New Single Exchange All-Time High
The price of bitcoin hit an all-time high on Bitfinex amid increasing concerns about the state of the market and its infrastructure.

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Spotify Acquires Blockchain Startup Mediachain

Spotify Acquires Blockchain Startup Mediachain
Digital media streaming service Spotify has acquired blockchain startup Mediachain Labs.

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Ripple Adds 10 New Financial Firms to 'Blockchain Network'

Ripple Adds 10 New Financial Firms to 'Blockchain Network'
Ten new partners have joined Ripple's "blockchain network," which focuses on cross-border transactions and DLT standards.

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Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban

Nevada Senators Unanimously Advance Blockchain Tax Ban
Senators in Nevada have unanimously backed a proposal that would block local authorities from instituting taxes or fees on blockchain use.

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Bitcoin's Price is Nearing All-Time Highs, But Market Confidence Isn't

Bitcoin's Price is Nearing All-Time Highs, But Market Confidence Isn't
While the price of bitcoin is within striking distance of all-time highs set in March, worries about the state of the network's infrastructure are combining to depress sentiment. Chief among concerns are the ongoing issues at British Virgin Islands-based digital currency exchange Bitfinex, as the market's dominant US dollar exchange saw banking problems appear seemingly […]

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Grayscale Opens Ethereum Classic Vehicle to Accredited Investors

Grayscale Opens Ethereum Classic Vehicle to Accredited Investors
Digital Currency Group subsidiary Grayscale Investments is launching a new investment vehicle for the alternative digital asset ether classic.

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Blockchains and Personal Data Protection Regulations Explained

Blockchains and Personal Data Protection Regulations Explained
Blockchain will likely increase personal data protections, but challenges lie ahead with the regulatory environment, says lawyer Jacek Czarnecki.

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Litecoin's SegWit Activation: Why it Matters and What's Next

Litecoin's SegWit Activation: Why it Matters and What's Next
SegWit, a highly anticipated code change, is set to lock-in on the public litecoin blockchain today. Here's what you need to know.

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Overstock Caps Series A for Bitcoin Startup Ripio With $400k Funding

Overstock Caps Series A for Bitcoin Startup Ripio With $400k Funding
Overstock subsidiary Medici Ventures has added the South American bitcoin payments startup to its stable of blockchain-focused investments.

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EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions

EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions
The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.

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Litecoin Prices Surge to 3-Year High As Tech Upgrade Nears

Litecoin Prices Surge to 3-Year High As Tech Upgrade Nears
Litecoin prices hit a three-year high today – a feat analysts credited to its progress on its technical roadmap.

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Bank of England Seeks Startups for DLT Privacy Projects

Bank of England Seeks Startups for DLT Privacy Projects
The UK’s central bank is looking for partners for distributed ledger projects focused on data privacy.

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Purse Launches Testnet for Bitcoin Scaling Tech 'Extension Blocks'

Purse Launches Testnet for Bitcoin Scaling Tech 'Extension Blocks'
Bitcoin startup Purse is moving ahead with development on 'extension blocks' a proposal to help mitigate bitcoin's current bandwidth issues.

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SEC Orders Review of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection

SEC Orders Review of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Rejection
The SEC will review its decision to reject a bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposed by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

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The SEC is Now Weighing an Ethereum ETF Proposal

The SEC is Now Weighing an Ethereum ETF Proposal
The SEC has quietly begun the process of deciding whether to approve an exchange-traded fund for the digital asset ether.

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UASF Developer Revises Controversial Bitcoin Scaling Proposal

UASF Developer Revises Controversial Bitcoin Scaling Proposal
A controversial solution to bitcoin's scaling debate has been updated by the pseudonymous developer who proposed it.

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What's Driving Ether Classic to All-Time Highs?

What's Driving Ether Classic to All-Time Highs?
Ether classic's price reached an all-time high this week, amid robust transaction volume. We ask the experts why...

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Internet Giant Tencent is Building a Blockchain Platform

Internet Giant Tencent is Building a Blockchain Platform
Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent is launching a new suite of blockchain services, detailing the plans in a new white paper.

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Meet the JBI: China's First Government Blockchain Research Effort

Meet the JBI: China's First Government Blockchain Research Effort
China's Jiangsu province has launched a new state-owned entity aimed at providing blockchain market research to domestic consumers and businesses.

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P2P Giant Dianrong is Preparing for Full Blockchain Integration

P2P Giant Dianrong is Preparing for Full Blockchain Integration
VC-backed P2P lending startup Dianrong says it's on the verge of a blockchain integration across its "entire platform".

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'Nowhere Near the Web'? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event

'Nowhere Near the Web'? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event
At an MIT event this weekend, blockchain experts spoke out on the state of the tech and the obstacles that lie in the path of mainstream adoption.

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Swift Selects Hyperledger Tech For Cross-Border Blockchain Test

Swift Selects Hyperledger Tech For Cross-Border Blockchain Test
Swift has revealed new details of its banking-focused blockchain proof-of-concept that already has a number of notable partners participating.

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ICO Insanity? $300 Million Gnosis Valuation Sparks Market Reaction

ICO Insanity? $300 Million Gnosis Valuation Sparks Market Reaction
Ethereum prediction market project Gnosis sparked broad debate today following an initial coin offering that didn't exactly go as planned.

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New Bitcoin Core Software Makes SegWit Optional for Miners

New Bitcoin Core Software Makes SegWit Optional for Miners
A new software update – version 0.14.1 – has been released by the Bitcoin Core open-source development community.

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