CryptoCurrency News: NYSE Arca Files Paperwork for Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A little-noticed regulatory filing sheds light on the bitcoin ETF proposed by Bitwise and NYSE Arca.

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CryptoCurrency News: Security Token Startup Polymath Locks up 75 Million Tokens

Polymath, a platform for launching security tokens, is flexing its treasury-management muscles by locking up 75 million of its own POLY tokens.

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CryptoCurrency News: Italy’s Senate Moves to Set Legal Foundation for Blockchain Timestamps

The Italian government could soon amend a law to allow legalized blockchain verification of documents.

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CryptoCurrency News: Blockchain Predictions Market Stox and Founder Sued for $4.6 Million

Israeli blockchain prediction market Stox and its founder Moshe Hogeg are reportedly being sued for $4.6 million over alleged fraud.

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CryptoCurrency News: Morgan Creek Digital Joins $3.1 Million Round for Tokenized Real-Estate Firm

Digital assets manager Morgan Creek Digital has backed a $3.1 million seed round for tokenized real-estate startup RealBlocks.

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CryptoCurrency News: Blockchain Project Polkadot Plans ICO to Raise Another $60 Million: Report

Blockchain project Polkadot is planning another ICO that would bring in $60 million, says the WSJ.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Awaits Triangle Breakout as Price Squeeze Continues

Bitcoin's price is largely unchanged on the day and maybe building for a strong exit from the weeks-long tight trading range.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They’re Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

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CryptoCurrency News: Levi Strauss, Harvard Trial Ethereum Tech to Track Factory Workers’ Welfare

Harvard University, clothing giant Levi Strauss, and a U.S. think-tank are launching a blockchain pilot to improve labor welfare.

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