CryptoCurrency: Ethereum News October 03, 2017 at 07:07AM #ETH

#GoldmanSachs Considers Launching #Cryptocurrency #Trading Operation https://t.co/4fZJBMAXZE

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[FOREX NEWS] EUR/USD: a downturn or just another buy opportunity?

EUR/USD was hit by the violence of the Spanish police. Is it temporary or will more falls come along? Here are two opinions: Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: EUR: Downside Corrective Not A Change In Trend; Buy Dips Vs CHF, USD – Credit Agricole Credit Agricole CIB FX Strategy Research regards the recent EUR downside [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: AIA and AIG Join B3i as Blockchain Consortium Adds 23 Members

The B3i blockchain insurance consortium has added 23 new contributors, bringing its total membership to more than three dozen.

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CryptoCurrency: Ethereum News October 03, 2017 at 05:45AM #ETH

#Malta To Publish Academic Credentials On The #Blockchain With Learning Machine Technologies https://t.co/qbEdNCCMvL

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CryptoCurrency News: PBoC Advisor: 'China Was Right to Ban ICOs'

An advisor to China's central bank argued in a new op-ed that a recent move to crack down on initial coin offerings was the right course to take.

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CryptoCurrency: Ethereum News October 03, 2017 at 04:05AM #ETH

Questions Surround Unofficial #CFTC Inquiry Into #Coinbase https://t.co/t3vJ4UarDp #GDAX #cryptocurrency

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CryptoCurrency News: Ross Ulbricht Drops Claim to Millions Raised in Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions

The convicted operator of the Silk Road dark market has given up his claim to over $48 million raised after the sale of more than 144,000 bitcoins.

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CryptoCurrency News: Report: Goldman Sachs Considering Bitcoin Services for Clients

Goldman Sachs is said to be in the early stages of planning a possible cryptocurrency trading operation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bearish Undertone: OMG Token Flirts With Fibonacci Support

The ICO token with the highest market capitalization continues to court trader interest in spite of bearish news trends.

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CryptoCurrency News: Russia's Deputy PM: Blockchain Could See 'Broad Use in State Administration'

Russia's deputy prime minister has spoken about the government's possible use of blockchain for state services.

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CryptoCurrency News: AngelList Creator Naval Ravikant Backs S&P-Style Cryptocurrency Fund

One of the blockchain industry's most notable investors is backing a new cryptocurrency startup – one that is today launching an index fund product.

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CryptoCurrency News: Slow Ascent? Bitcoin Prices Edge Higher Despite Weak Volumes

The BTC/USD exchange rate is edging up on Monday, but chart analysis suggests weak volumes could play spoilsport to any larger rally.

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[FOREX NEWS] ISM Manufacturing PMI beats with 60.8 – USD looks good

The US manufacturing sector seems to be on fire, at least according to the forward-looking ISM Manufacturing PMI. the indicator reached 60.8 points, better than 58 expected. In addition, also inflation is on the rise: 72 points in the Prices component. The US dollar extends its gains. The ISM Manufacturing PMI was expected to stand at [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: SAFT Arrives: 'Simple' Investor Agreement Aims to Remove ICO Complexities

The opaque market for initial coin offerings is moving toward clarity with the release of a new framework for investors and issuers.

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CryptoCurrency News: Why ICOs Should Want to Be Securities

If you were to dedicate years of your life to building something revolutionary, wouldn’t you want certainty that it’s not a ticking legal time bomb?

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CryptoCurrency News: Two Less Tims: R3 Sees Key Employees Depart for New Ventures

Blockchain consortium R3 has lost two of its most public employees, Tim Grant and Tim Swanson, who are moving onto their own ventures.

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CryptoCurrency News: China-Based Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Brings Domestic Trading to a Close

BTCC, an international cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in China, has announced it has ceased all domestic trading activities.

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CryptoCurrency News: Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer Has First Extradition Hearing

Alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik has had his first extradition hearing after his arrest by Greek authorities on charges of money laundering.

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CryptoCurrency News: Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.

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[FOREX NEWS] GBP/USD falls on weak UK manufacturing PMI

Markit’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 55.9 points in September. This is below 56.7 seen in August and 56.3 expected. GBP/USD was already sliding and extends its falls. The drop in the indicator may be related to the recent strengthening of the pound. The higher exchange rate makes manufactured goods less attractive. The UK [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: Case-By-Case or Cease-and-Desist? In Search Of a New Approach to ICOs

Regulators are taking positions on token sales, but CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson argues they may be approaching the industry from the wrong direction.

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