CryptoCurrency News: 10 Years After Lehman: Bitcoin and Wall Street Are Closer Than Ever

Bitcoin, born into the flames of the credit crisis, seemed like a rebellion against a broken financial system. Ten years later, is that still true?

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CryptoCurrency News: Manufacturing Giant Rostec to Manage Data on Waves Blockchain Platform

The Russian state-owned conglomerate will develop a blockchain to manage data on its vast holdings, which include car, helicopter and firearms makers.

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CryptoCurrency News: Brazilian Soccer Club Seeks $20 Million In Upcoming ICO

The Avaí Futebol Clube is hoping to raise $20 million in the coming months with an initial coin offering.

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CryptoCurrency News: Binance Partners With Malta to Launch Security Token Trading Platform

Crypto exchange Binance is working with the Malta Stock Exchange to develop and launch a security token trading platform.

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CryptoCurrency News: Indian Government Approves Bank's Blockchain Research

India's top executive body has granted approval for the Exim Bank to conduct research into how blockchain technology may benefit the financial sector.

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CryptoCurrency News: Ether Shorts Hit Another Record High as Price Sinks

Ethereum traders continue to load up on short positions, having pushed the cryptocurrency lower by more than 30 percent in the last seven days.

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CryptoCurrency News: Crypto Exchange Seed CX Raises $15 Million in Series B Round

Seed CX raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Bain Capital. The exchange plans to expand its spot market and derivatives trading services.

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CryptoCurrency News: Below $50: Litecoin Price Clocks 12-Month Low

The price of litecoin (LTC) has nosedived to 12-month lows amid broad risk aversion in the crypto markets.

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CryptoCurrency News: Korean Financial Watchdogs Probing Blockchain Firms Over ICO Activity

South Korean regulators are contacting local blockchain startups as part of an investigation into initial coin offerings, according to CoinDesk Korea.

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CryptoCurrency News: Carbon Becomes Latest Startup to Launch a Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

Crypto project Carbon has launched its own ethereum-based, dollar-pegged stablecoin dubbed CarbonUSD.

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CryptoCurrency News: Crypto Billionaire Di Iorio Seeks New Start for Jaxx as All-in-One Wallet

Despite some concerns about security, the new Jaxx Liberty mobile wallet could become an all-purpose crypto app.

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CryptoCurrency News: Huobi Eyes Japan Expansion With Acquisition of Licensed Crypto Exchange

Huobi Group is about to expand its trading services to Japan via a deal to purchase local cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Price Charts Hint at Recovery Rally Above $6.4K

Bitcoin could be in for a decent corrective rally if prices find acceptance above the key resistance of $6,400.

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CryptoCurrency News: Softbank Completes Blockchain PoC for Cross-Carrier Mobile Payments

Japanese telecoms giant Softbank Corp. has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept that allows P2P mobile payments across different carriers.

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CryptoCurrency News: Is Bitcoin Charting a 2015-Style Price Bottom?

Bitcoin's price decline this year looks eerily similar to a long-term bottom seen in 2015, chart analysis reveals.

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CryptoCurrency News: OKCoin's Star Xu Questioned as Police Investigate Bitcoin Futures Allegations

OKCoin's founder Star Xu wasn't arrested, but was assisting police in Shanghai over a bitcoin futures dispute, reports clarify.

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