CryptoCurrency News: Canadian Regulator Warns Against 'Illegal' Crypto Investment Scheme

A provincial finance regulator in Canada has warned about a so-called "cryptocurrency bank" and its associated token.

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CryptoCurrency News: 'No Decision' on New Assets, Coinbase Says Amid Ripple Rumors

Coinbase announced Monday that it was not adding any new assets to either its GDAX or Coinbase exchange platforms.

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CryptoCurrency News: Coinbase Taps Former LinkedIn Exec to Lead Acquisitions Efforts

Coinbase has hired former LinkedIn executive Emilie Choi to lead its global mergers and acquisitions.

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CryptoCurrency News: US Marshals to Sell $25 Million in Bitcoin at Auction

The U.S. Marshals will auction off 2,170 bitcoins worth roughly $25 million in two weeks.

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CryptoCurrency News: Webster's Dictionary Adds 'Cryptocurrency' and 'Initial Coin Offering'

The Merriam-Webster dictionary has added "cryptocurrency," "initial coin offering" and "blockchain" to its listings.

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CryptoCurrency News: GE's Transport Arm Joins Blockchain Consortium

GE's transportation arm has become the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

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CryptoCurrency News: SBI Bank's Venture Arm Invests In Crypto Wallet Creator

SBI Holdings, the financial services arm of the SBI Group, has bought a 40 percent stake in cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker CoolBitX.

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CryptoCurrency News: The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO

The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.

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CryptoCurrency News: Over $1: XRP Rises As Ripple-Coinbase Rumors Renew

The price of the XRP cryptocurrency, overseen by startup Ripple, has jumped 16 percent on speculation a major U.S. exchange could add support.

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CryptoCurrency News: Coinbase Hit by Lawsuit Over Alleged Insider Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been hit by a class action lawsuit over alleged insider trading during its launch of bitcoin cash trading.

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CryptoCurrency News: Make-or-Break Level? Bitcoin Pauses at Key Resistance

Bitcoin price is flirting with key resistance on the technical charts and a move in either direction could be on the cards.

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CryptoCurrency News: China's Biggest Political Event Sees Talk of Blockchain's Potential

At China's annual "Two Sessions" political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.

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CryptoCurrency News: Major Blockchains Are Pretty Much Still Centralized

Researchers wade into the centralization debate, setting out data analysis they think could help shed light on the issue.

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