CryptoCurrency News: Better Late than Never: Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice

In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.

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CryptoCurrency News: JPMorgan Report: Crypto Could One Day Help Diversify Portfolios

Cryptocurrencies could one day help investors diversify their equity and bond portfolios, analysts for JPMorgan Chase wrote in a new report.

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CryptoCurrency News: BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida

Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Prepares to Go Public

Hut 8, two months after announcing its partnership with Bitfury, is preparing to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange prior to expanding mining ops.

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CryptoCurrency News: GMO Internet Eyes August Launch for Crypto Cloud Mining Service

August is when GMO Internet says it could formally kick off its cloud mining service.

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CryptoCurrency News: UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple

A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple. 

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CryptoCurrency News: 3 EU Watchdogs Warn Over 'High Risks' of Crypto Investment

The three European Supervisory Authorities have released a warning on the risks involved with investing in cryptocurrencies.

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CryptoCurrency News: Icelandic Lawmaker Floats Bitcoin Mining Tax

An Icelandic lawmaker has suggested imposing a new tax on the bitcoin miners that are flocking to the country.

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CryptoCurrency News: Cryptos Go Green as Market Cap Holds Above $400 Billion

The crypto markets have begun the week on a positive note, with the total market capitalization of all currencies consolidating around $430 billion.

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CryptoCurrency News: China's State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs

China's state-owned news agency is taking aim at over-the-counter and crypto-to-crypto trading that still remains active in the country.

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CryptoCurrency News: Into the Dark Pool: $30 Million ICO Could Pave Way for Huge Crypto Trades

Whales rejoice – a new project called Republic Protocol could enable large trades between ether, bitcoin and other cryptos that aren't possible today.

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CryptoCurrency News: IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable'

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."

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CryptoCurrency News: UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware

More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.

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CryptoCurrency News: Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations

Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bullish Signs Above $8K: Has Bitcoin Turned the Corner?

Bitcoin clocked six-day highs above $9,000 over the weekend, but a long-term bull market revival may not be on the cards, yet.

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CryptoCurrency News: T-Mobile's Blockchain Work Is Quietly Coming Together

T-Mobile has entered the blockchain space and it's using Hyperledger technology as a way to rebuild its services on open-source software.

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CryptoCurrency News: CME to Patent System for Seamless Blockchain Rule Changes

A new patent application from the CME outlines ways in which the rules underlying private blockchains can be rewritten.

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[FOREX NEWS] Tech Targets: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/JPY – UOB

After a turbulent week in stock and currency markets, what levels should we look out for in the new week? Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: EUR/USD: Neutral (since 06 Feb 18, 1.2375): Correction could extend lower to 1.2165. EUR ended the day largely unchanged on Friday as it failed for the second time [...]

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