CryptoCurrency News: Zuckerburg to Study Cryptocurrency in Quest to Decentralize Facebook

The CEO of Facebook has announced he's open to exploring blockchains and cryptocurrencies in his first public comments on the topic.

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CryptoCurrency News: ICOs: The Tech Is Here, But Where Are the Standards?

ICOs may be here to stay, but self-regulation can make all the difference for the fledgling industry, the head of Gibraltar's stock exchange argues.

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CryptoCurrency News: Dogecoin Market Cap Hits $1 Billion, to Its Creator's Dismay

Dogecoin has set all-time high after a long period of stagnation. Yet the joke currency's founder worries the rally is a sign of market excess.

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CryptoCurrency News: No New Crypto: Coinbase Squashes Exchange Listing Rumors

In a blog post, Coinbase announced it would not be adding any new tokens to its exchange, putting to rest rumors that XRP was a candidate for listing.

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CryptoCurrency News: CFTC to Meet On Bitcoin Futures Self-Certification Issue

Meanwhile, the SEC and a North American securities regulation group warned investors about risks of cryptocurrency products.

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CryptoCurrency News: $100 Billion Controversy: XRP's Surge Raises Hard Questions for Ripple

Ripple has a complicated relationship with its native cryptocurrency XRP, one that critics contend many recent buyers of the token may not understand.

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[FOREX NEWS] Ripple price tumbles under $3 as Coinbase denies inclusion rumors – a buy opportunity?

One of the triggers of the recent Ripple rally has been a potential inclusion in the No. 1 exchange, Coinbase. Reports about beta testing have pushed XRP/USD higher. Coupled with better reasons for a rise: the potential usage of Ripple for transactions between Japanese and other banks, the price reached $3.31 and the market cap [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: VR Penny Stock Up 200% on Crypto Pivot Claims

A VR penny stock saw 200 percent surge in stock price after announcing a shift in corporate focus to cryptocurrencies.

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CryptoCurrency News: Ripple Fever? Other Crypto Assets Are Outpacing Its 2018 Gains

Alternative cryptocurrencies have seen a notably boost, though those that are grabbing the most news don't necessarily have the largest recent gains.

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CryptoCurrency News: Report: PBoC Quashes Bitcoin Mining Ban Rumor in China

However, regulators in China reportedly plan to withdraw preferential benefits such as tax deductions and cheap electricity available to mining firms.

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CryptoCurrency News: $1,000: Ethereum Tops Price Milestone in Market First

Ethereum hit a new all-time high of $955 on Wednesday, just a day after it saw $900.

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CryptoCurrency News: Coinbase to Customers: Don't Forget to Pay Taxes on Bitcoin Gains

Exchange and wallet startup Coinbase has taken to reminding its customers to pay taxes due on their cryptocurrency gains.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome

It's a long road yet to mainstream blockchain use, according to Santander's head of blockchain R&D. But integration, he argues, won't be the issue.

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[FOREX NEWS] Ethereum price tops $1000, market cap tops $100 billion

While Ethereum has lost its second place position to Ripple and was clearly left behind, its value is still on the rise. ETH/USD extended its gains and reached a high of $1063 according to the data on Bittrex. After the initial rise, ETH/Dollar slipped a bit, but it remains up on the day. Taking a [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: $1K Next? Ether Price Climbs to New Record High

The price of ether, the native token of the ethereum platform, has hit a new all-time high over $970 and is looking upwards.

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CryptoCurrency News: Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India

The National Institution for Transforming India is exploring blockchain's application in education, health and other sectors.

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[FOREX NEWS] ADP NFP beats with a whopping 250K – USD recovers

Automated Data Processing (ADP) was expected to report a gain of 190K private sector jobs in December, exactly like in November (before revisions). The US dollar resumed its decline ahead of the publication. It made a recovery attempt thanks to an upbeat ISM Manufacturing PMI and as the FOMC meeting minutes did not rock the [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: Down But Not Out: Bitcoin Holds Onto Bullish Territory

Bitcoin has come under pressure today amid sharp gains in alternative currencies, but the charts are showing no signs of panic.

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CryptoCurrency News: Merrill Lynch Bans Clients from Investing in Bitcoin Fund

Merrill Lynch, the brokerage arm of Bank of America, has blocked financial advisers and clients from trading in bitcoin-related investments.

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CryptoCurrency News: Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin

The head of one of Japan's largest bitcoin exchanges looks back at 2017, a year he believes the country became a true market leader for the industry.

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[FOREX NEWS] UK Services PMI rises to 54.2 – GBP/USD unimpressed

The British services sector is growing at a slightly stronger pace: a score of 54.2 points. It is marginally higher than expected. A separate release showed that mortgage approvals also beat with 65,139 while M4 Money Supply missed by rising only 0.1%. Net lending to individuals met expectations with 4.9 points. Pound/dollar is not really impressed, [...]

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CryptoCurrency News: Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next

Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad. The company, which operates an AI-powered advertising platform for purchasing media space, recently discovered cryptocurrency mining activity on its network, a development the company claims is becoming part of wider trend. Spotad’s AI […]

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[FOREX NEWS] Ripple price: XRP/USD hits $3.24, market cap already 60% of bitcoin

Ripple, the cryptocurrency backed by some banks in Asia and elsewhere for facilitating transactions, continues its relentless rise. The XRP coins, which dived to $0.82 just before Christmas, have quadrupled in value. XRP/USD reached a new high of $3.24 and is back to $3.14 at the time of writing. On the day, Ripple is up [...]

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