CryptoCurrency News: US Senate Hearing Will Look at Crypto's Impact on Elections

The U.S. policymakers will look into potential risks that digital currencies could pose to the American democracy.

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CryptoCurrency News: Litecoin Sinks to Lowest Price in 7 Months

Litecoin's (LTC) price hit a seven-month low on Friday as the cryptocurrency markets turned risk-averse.

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CryptoCurrency News: US Congressman: SEC's Stance on Ether Is 'Encouraging'

Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the SEC for its recent comment indicating that ether is not a security.

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CryptoCurrency News: Mt Gox to Enter Civil Rehabilitation in Major Win for Creditors

Mt. Gox's bankruptcy proceedings have been halted and its bitcoin holdings could soon be distributed to creditors seeking reimbursement.

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CryptoCurrency News: Fur Real? Businesses Test CryptoKitties-Inspired Ethereum Tech

Startup Arianee believes the token technology can be used to help luxury brands create unique identities for bespoke handbags and expensive watches.

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CryptoCurrency News: New Crypto Exchange Draws Fire Over Controversial Business Model

FCoin has launched to spiking trading volumes by utilizing a new revenue model called "trans-fee mining," but the method has been likened to an ICO.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Eyes Bear Revival After Key Support Breached

Bitcoin's bears have seized the upper hand and forced a rising wedge breakdown, the technical charts indicate.

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CryptoCurrency News: Japan's Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.

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CryptoCurrency News: The Downside of Democracy (and What it Means for Blockchain Governance)

Introducing on-chain governance to crypto networks is likely to make them more like nation-states with the inefficiencies that entails.

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CryptoCurrency News: Korean Government to Lead 6 Blockchain Pilots With $9 Million Fund

A South Korean government agency has announced a plan to boost blockchain adoption in the country.

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