CryptoCurrency News: CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas

The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.

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CryptoCurrency News: VanEck, SolidX Join Forces in New Bid to Launch Bitcoin ETF

VanEck and SolidX have teamed up to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, despite regulatory obstacles that stymied prior attempts.

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CryptoCurrency News: Binance Coin Hits Record High Against Bitcoin

Binance coin, the token launched by the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has hit an all-time high against bitcoin.

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CryptoCurrency News: Ethereum Software Parity to Update After Critical Bug Detected

A critical bug was found in Parity's software within a testing environment and users are hurrying to update so it doesn't affect the mainnet.

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CryptoCurrency News: Crypto Startup Circle to Seek Banking License in US

Cryptocurrency startup Circle is in talks to become registered in the U.S. as a licensed bank and brokerage, according to a report.

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CryptoCurrency News: Ripple Smart Contracts Creator Targets Ethereum with New Tech Launch

Three years after Ripple shelved Codius, Stefan Thomas is bringing the smart contract platform back to life with his eyes set on disrupting Ethereum.

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CryptoCurrency News: Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First

The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.

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CryptoCurrency News: Treading Water: Bitcoin Bulls Await Break Above $7,780

Still in bearish territory, bitcoin need to clear resistance at $7,780 in order to regain a bullish bias.

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CryptoCurrency News: Huobi to Offer $166 Million In Funding to Fuel New Blockchain Creation

Huobi wants to create its own blockchain and decentralized organization – and is offering $166 million in tokens for help on their development.

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CryptoCurrency News: South Africa's Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial

South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.

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CryptoCurrency News: Fujitsu Rolls Out System That Turns Reward Points into Blockchain Tokens

Fujitsu is launching a blockchain data processing system for retail merchants that tokenizes traditional promotion tools like coupons and stamps. 

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CryptoCurrency News: The Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US

No, it's not a "race to the bottom." Reputable token issuers seek jurisdictional quality and clarity, and they're not finding it in the U.S.

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