Senior economic opinion remains bearish on Bitcoin getting an ‘official’ badge in India.
Bitcoin (BTC), Currencies
Bitcoin ‘Will Not Become Legal’ In India Without ‘Monitoring,’ Says Chief Economist
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Bitcoin Beats Classic Cars, Art, Wines in Luxury Investment Index
by COINTELEGRAPH • • 164 Shares· HOT
Fascinating new index shows the growth in value of unconventional assets. Does Bitcoin compete?
Bitcoin (BTC), Currencies, OKCash (OK)
Chinese Bitcoin Exchange OKEx Hacked For $3 Mln, Police Not Interested
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Since Bitcoin trading was banned in China last month, Chinese police consider Bitcoin trading as a type of pyramid scheme and refuse to investigate hacks.
Bitcoin (BTC), Currencies, NEO (NEO)
What, Jamie? Bitcoin Price Regains Pre-FUD $4,400 Heights, NEO Jumps 15%
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Both Bitcoin and NEO led the charge of the cryptocurrencies over the weekend, seeking out new multi-week highs.
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Senate 2018 Budget Adds $1.5 tln to National Debt: Bitcoin Bubble?
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Senate budget committee releases proposed 2018 budget which includes $1.5 tln in additional national debt…which makes Bitcoin fixed supply seem stable.
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Sweden Poised to Become Leading Scandinavian Cashless Society through Bitcoin
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US State Department to Host Blockchain Forum on October 10
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It is the US State Department that explores both the policy implications and potential applications of the tech within the context of US diplomatic efforts.
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Bahrain is Eyeing at Becoming Middle East Pioneer in Blockchain
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Bahrain is “open to Bitcoin” in response, stated Rumaihi to a query made at the MIT Innovation Forum last Wednesday in the country’s capital city Manama.
Bitcoin (BTC), Currencies
Bitcoin Core Developer Appeals to SEC Regarding BIT
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Matt Corallo, “a long-time developer of bitcoin”, posted a comment to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a “proposed rule change relating to the listing and trading shares of the Bitcoin Investment Trust [(BIT)] under NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.201.” In the post, Corallo expresses “grave concerns” pertaining to “the lack of…
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Ripple Eyes SWIFT as its Primary Target to Overtake
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Although the cryptocurrency ecosystem is pretty innovative, there are few groundbreaking innovations. Ripple has come up with a rather bold plan in a bid to keep wooing investors. The company itself focuses on being a bridge between fiat currency and digital currency. Their Ripple Transaction Protocol is bringing some much-needed competition to Bitcoin and Ethereum.…
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SEC Files Charges Against Startups Due to Alleged ICO Scam
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Two startups, using ICO fundraising model, charged by SEC with alleged violation of the antifraud and registration provisions of the federal securities law
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Australia’s Securities Regulator Issues Formal Guidance on ICOs
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The legal treatment for the usage of ICOs will depend on the natural structure of the cryptographic tokens, according to a document on ASIC’s website.
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Dubai Will Issue First Ever State Cryptocurrency
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Dubai continues its love for Blockchain technology as it announces the creation of its own cryptocurrency, emCash.
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Former Barbados PM’s Son – CEO for Blockchain Payments Startup
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Over 12 governments and currency systems in the Caribbean region connected by a new Blockchain payments startup.
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Christine Lagarde: Cryptocurrencies Should Not Be Ignored by Governments
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Who could have said that some countries might adopt cryptos instead of dollar? Check up on the forward-thinking Christine Lagarde.