CryptoCurrency News: CFTC's Giancarlo: US and Foreign Regulators Teaming Up on Crypto

The CFTC's chairman said the U.S. is working with foreign regulators to tackle cryptocurrency fraud.

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CryptoCurrency News: Messari Raises Seed Funding for ICO Answer to EDGAR

Blockchain database startup Messari announced an undisclosed number of funds raised through a seed round would go towards building its product.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitmain Wants to Invest in Blockchain-Powered 'Central Banks'

Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu said the bitcoin mining hardware giant intends to invest in as many as 30 startups working to create "private central banks."

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CryptoCurrency News: 'All Funds Are Safe': Binance Denies Crypto Hack Rumors

Binance has reassured customers their money is still in their accounts after hours of speculation that the cryptocurrency exchange had been hacked.

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CryptoCurrency News: Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring 'True Freedom'

Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin's Price Drops $1K in Sharp Break Below $10K

Bitcoin's price fell more than $1,000 on Wednesday, dropping below $9,500 before recovering back above that level.

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CryptoCurrency News: JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Kadena Hires New Head of Growth

Kadena, the JP Morgan blockchain spinoff, has hired former Capco executive Ben Jessel to head its business growth efforts.

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CryptoCurrency News: Mt Gox Trustee Sells $400 Million in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

Mt Gox's bankruptcy trustee has sold $400 million worth of cryptocurrencies in the past few months.

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CryptoCurrency News: Report: Japanese Regulator Could Suspend Some Crypto Exchanges

Nikkei reports that Japan's Financial Services Agency will hit some cryptocurrency exchanges with penalties and suspend others for poor practices.

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CryptoCurrency News: Ether Price Hits One-Month Low and Could Test $700

Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the ethereum network, has fallen to the lowest level for four weeks.

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CryptoCurrency News: Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future

The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.

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CryptoCurrency News: Litecoin Hits 12-Day Low in Fall Below $200

Litecoin is trading in the red today and could see further losses, according to the technical charts.

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CryptoCurrency News: Huawei Seeks Patent for Blockchain Rights Management

In a recently released patent application, tech giant Huawei touts a blockchain system for protecting digital property rights.

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CryptoCurrency News: Crypto's Biggest ICOs Stay Silent on SEC Subpoenas

ICO issuers that have raised $50 million or more in token sales are being tightlipped when it comes to inquiries about SEC subpoenas.

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CryptoCurrency News: Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case

A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Eyes $10K After High Volume Drop

Bitcoin is looking increasingly heavy and could test the $10,000 mark in the next 24 hours, the price charts indicate.

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CryptoCurrency News: Fujitsu Touts New Tech to Detect Ethereum Smart Contract Bugs

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has revealed a new technology that it says could help to mitigate problems with ethereum's smart contracts.

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CryptoCurrency News: Japanese Banks to Harness Ripple DLT for Consumer Payments App

A group of Japanese banks is planning to use Ripple's blockchain-based payments technology in a smartphone app aimed at general consumers.

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