OKCoin and Huobi Move to End China's Bitcoin Withdrawal Freeze

OKCoin and Huobi Move to End China's Bitcoin Withdrawal Freeze
Signs are emerging that long-lasting withdrawal freeze in China's digital currency exchange ecosystem is finally thawing.

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Judges Shoot Down Silk Road Operator's Appeal Bid

Judges Shoot Down Silk Road Operator's Appeal Bid
Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for operating the now-defunct dark market Silk Road, has lost his appeal.

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$35 Million in 30 Seconds: Token Sale for Internet Browser Brave Sells Out

$35 Million in 30 Seconds: Token Sale for Internet Browser Brave Sells Out
The makers of web browser Brave have raised new funding through the use of a blockchain-based token it hopes will incentivize user growth.

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$236: Ethereum's Ether Token Hits New All-Time Price High

$236: Ethereum's Ether Token Hits New All-Time Price High
The price of ether, the digital asset that powers the ethereum blockchain, hit an all-time high today as new exchanges pledged support.

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Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill

Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill
A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.

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Spanish Banks Back 'Red Lyra' Blockchain Consortium

Spanish Banks Back 'Red Lyra' Blockchain Consortium
A group of Spanish banks, law firms and corporations have formed a new blockchain consortium.

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Why a Facebook Investor is Calling for Regulated ICO Investment Products

Why a Facebook Investor is Calling for Regulated ICO Investment Products
Asset manager ARK Invest would like to diversify its portfolio into ICOs, but, for now, a barrier of regulatory hurdles stands in the way.

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Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law

Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law
Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.

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Tokenized Dollars: Singapore's Central Bank Details New Blockchain Trial

Tokenized Dollars: Singapore's Central Bank Details New Blockchain Trial
Singapore's central bank has published new details of distributed ledger trial that saw it issue digital tokens tied to its national currency.

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Bitcoin's 'SegWit2x' Scaling Proposal: Where the Startups Stand

Bitcoin's 'SegWit2x' Scaling Proposal: Where the Startups Stand
CoinDesk asks firms in the industry for their opinions on a new 'agreement' that aims to resolve bitcoin's scaling stalemate.

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Bitcoin Returns to Rangebound Trading As Price Rollercoaster Subsides

Bitcoin Returns to Rangebound Trading As Price Rollercoaster Subsides
The price of bitcoin saw modest volatility today, a development that follows a particularly strong period of robust gains.

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9 Years: LocalBitcoins Trader Sentenced in Latest Money Transmission Case

9 Years: LocalBitcoins Trader Sentenced in Latest Money Transmission Case
A bitcoin trader on LocalBitcoins has been sentenced to prison terms after being convicted of running an unlicensed money transmission business.

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India's 'BankChain' Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System

India's 'BankChain' Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System
A blockchain consortium in India centered around banking applications has unveiled a new system for sharing information about customers.

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Belize Accuses OneCoin Promoter of Illegal Trading

Belize Accuses OneCoin Promoter of Illegal Trading
The government of Belize has issued a cease-and-desist order to one of the main promoters of OneCoin.

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How, When and Where Will Regulators Accept Bitcoin ETFs?

How, When and Where Will Regulators Accept Bitcoin ETFs?
Will we see a bitcoin ETF anytime soon? Analysts remark on the global landscape and future outlook for exchange-listed cryptocurrency products.

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Walmart Wants to Track Delivery Drones With Blockchain Tech

Walmart Wants to Track Delivery Drones With Blockchain Tech
One of the world's largest retailers envisions a future in which it might use distributed ledger tech to ensure drone deliveries.

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Energy Sector Giants Turn to Ethereum to Test Blockchain Potential

Energy Sector Giants Turn to Ethereum to Test Blockchain Potential
A new consortium of blockchain startups and major energy companies is devising tangible use cases for blockchain tech in the green power sector.

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Fresh Off Funding, R3 Moves Corda Toward Critical Pilot

Fresh Off Funding, R3 Moves Corda Toward Critical Pilot
With over $100m in funding, distributed ledger consortium R3 is setting its sights on moving critical projects to pilot.

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How a Tiny Island Could Give Cryptocurrency a Big Boost

How a Tiny Island Could Give Cryptocurrency a Big Boost
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses how efforts in the Caribbean to harness public blockchain tech could lead to regional transformation.

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Baseball on the Blockchain? One Fan's Quest to Merge Two Passions

Baseball on the Blockchain? One Fan's Quest to Merge Two Passions
Could blockchain solve problems for America's pastime? Tech enthusiast Josh Metnick gives the idea an epic at bat.

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What to Know Before Trading Monero

What to Know Before Trading Monero
Monero, a privacy oriented currency that has generated widespread adoption, provides opportunities for traders. Here's what you should know.

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Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions

Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions
A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.

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Cross Blockchain Trades? Lightning Gives New Life to Atomic Swaps

Cross Blockchain Trades? Lightning Gives New Life to Atomic Swaps
Technologists are on the verge of realizing a new form of decentralized trading – called atomic swaps, the idea could replace exchanges entirely.

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Consensus 2017 Recap: The Biggest Main Stage Moments

Consensus 2017 Recap: The Biggest Main Stage Moments
A roundup of the major events that took place on the Consensus 2017 main stage earlier this week.

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Is the Crypto Asset Class Finally Coming Into its Own?

Is the Crypto Asset Class Finally Coming Into its Own?
Cryptocurrency values have surged this year, with many posting huge percentage gains. But is it a sign they're reaching a broader audience?

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Spanish Banks Form New Blockchain Consortium

Spanish Banks Form New Blockchain Consortium
A group of Spanish banks have formed a new consortium to investigate blockchain technology applications.

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Skeptical of ICOs? Investor Vinny Lingham Can Change Your Mind With a Marker

Skeptical of ICOs? Investor Vinny Lingham Can Change Your Mind With a Marker
The blockchain startup launched by Gyft founder Vinny Lingham is planning to launch an ICO.

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Day of Demos: New Blockchain-IoT Consortium Kicks Off With Use Cases Aplenty

Day of Demos: New Blockchain-IoT Consortium Kicks Off With Use Cases Aplenty
At the Trusted IoT Alliance event on Thursday, a convergence between two nascent industries – blockchain and IoT – was apparent in a day of demos.

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Bitcoin Price Rebounds to Near $1,640 Following Yesterday's Losses

Bitcoin Price Rebounds to Near $1,640 Following Yesterday's Losses
The price of bitcoin has rebounded after a notable fall yesterday that saw the digital currency lose over $400.

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Crypto Traders See Red As Profit Taking Fuels Price Pullback

Crypto Traders See Red As Profit Taking Fuels Price Pullback
Profit taking caused crypto prices to suffer notable declines.

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Blockchain Entrepreneurs Target Apple and Google at Token Summit

Blockchain Entrepreneurs Target Apple and Google at Token Summit
The Token Summit was held today, showcasing how a blockchain-based economy may be on the horizon with real-world applications that serve actual needs.

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Bitcoin's Price Tumbles More Than $400 From New High

Bitcoin's Price Tumbles More Than $400 From New High
Bitcoin prices fell sharply today after setting a new all-time high above $2,700 on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI).

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Bank of Canada: DLT Won't Replace Canada's Payment System

Bank of Canada: DLT Won't Replace Canada's Payment System
Canada's central bank likely won't launch a wholesale payment system based solely on distributed ledger tech.

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LocalBitcoins Trader Pleads Guilty to Money Transmitter Charge

LocalBitcoins Trader Pleads Guilty to Money Transmitter Charge
A Michigan LocalBitcoins trader plead guilty last week to operating an unlicensed money services business.

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Consensus 2017: Even Academics Can't Keep Pace With Blockchain Change

Consensus 2017: Even Academics Can't Keep Pace With Blockchain Change
Universities have a role to play in developing a workforce with blockchain skills, but the rapid pace of innovation brings challenges, academics say.

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ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale

ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale
Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.

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Blockchain Could Move Self-Driving Cars Into the Fast Lane

Blockchain Could Move Self-Driving Cars Into the Fast Lane
With autonomous cars closing in on real-world use, blockchain entrepreneurs are eagerly building IoT systems for the automotive industry.

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Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: 'Don’t Be Stupid'

Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: 'Don’t Be Stupid'
The legality of the ICO as a funding vehicle was discussed on day three of CoinDesk's annual Consensus event.

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Bitcoin, Ether Set New All-Time Highs Amid Market Boom

Bitcoin, Ether Set New All-Time Highs Amid Market Boom
Money continues to flood into cryptographic assets, with bitcoin, ether and zcash setting new highs today amid a broader market boom.

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Consensus 2017: Blockchain Consortia in A Rapidly Changing Market

Consensus 2017: Blockchain Consortia in A Rapidly Changing Market
"Whatever we build today will probably have to be changed again." So said Eiki Hatakeyama of the Western Asset Management Company, highlighting a sense of realism that came through in a series of workshops sponsored by distributed ledger consortium R3 during CoinDesk's Consensus 2017 conference. Discussions revolved around the rapidly changing marketplace – and the difficulty of keeping up, even within […]

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Consensus 2017: Bitcoin Exchange Execs See Promise in Multi-Token Future

Consensus 2017: Bitcoin Exchange Execs See Promise in Multi-Token Future
Exchange operators take the stage at Consensus 2017 to talk tokens, ICOs and building an exchange from scratch.

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Coinbase Today: Armstrong Talks Token, ICOs and Blockchain's Netscape Moment

Coinbase Today: Armstrong Talks Token, ICOs and Blockchain's Netscape Moment
CoinDesk's Pete Rizzo talks to Coinbase CEO and founder Brian Armstrong about the firm's plans and changes in the wider blockchain arena.

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Wyre’s WeChat and Facebook Bot Authenticates Invoices on Ethereum

Wyre’s WeChat and Facebook Bot Authenticates Invoices on Ethereum
Blockchain startup Wyre has revealed a new bot for Facebook Messenger and WeChat that authenticates invoices on a public blockchain.

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Consensus 2017 Day 2 Recap: Finding Blockchain's Common Ground

Consensus 2017 Day 2 Recap: Finding Blockchain's Common Ground
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson recaps the second day of Consensus 2017, CoinDesk's New York blockchain conference.

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Consensus 2017: The Ups and Downs of Digital Currencies

Consensus 2017: The Ups and Downs of Digital Currencies
Two panels at Consensus 2017 conference focused on both the promise and pitfalls of digital currencies and blockchain assets.

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Consensus 2017: Blockchain and Healthcare's People Problem

Consensus 2017: Blockchain and Healthcare's People Problem
Blockchain is viewed as a way to give patients greater control over their data – but getting there might not be as easy as it sounds.

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Bitcoin's New Scaling 'Agreement': The Reaction

Bitcoin's New Scaling 'Agreement': The Reaction
A meeting of bitcoin startup executives and miners held this weekend has resulted in a new proposal for how the project should be upgraded.

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Consensus 2017: Decentralized Exchange 0x Wins Proof-of-Work Startup Competition

Consensus 2017: Decentralized Exchange 0x Wins Proof-of-Work Startup Competition
0x took the top prize today in the second annual Proof of Work pitch competition at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2017 conference in New York.

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Consensus 2017: Global Insurers Debate the Future of Prediction Markets

Consensus 2017: Global Insurers Debate the Future of Prediction Markets
Today's discussion on blockchain and insurance touched on the subject of prediction markets.

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'A-Ha Moment': Toyota Talks Vision For How Blockchain Could Change Driving

'A-Ha Moment': Toyota Talks Vision For How Blockchain Could Change Driving
Chris Ballinger, director of mobility services and chief financial officer for Toyota's R&D arm, talks the automaker's blockchain strategy.

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