The Latest Crypto News From The Interwebs - March 19th

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Venezuela’s Petro Cryptocurrency

Via Kai Sedgwick Mon Mar 19 18:55:08 GMT 2018
U.S. president Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning American citizens from using Venezuelan cryptocurrencies. In effect, this means that the petro, recently launched by Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, is now illegal in the U.S. The controversial cryptocurrency was widely seen as a means to evade economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. The executive […]
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Axie Infinity: Redefinition of Blockchain Games

Via Pierre Vu Mon Mar 19 18:45:14 GMT 2018
The pioneer to bring the idea of blockchain games to reality is CryptoKitties. However, it is Axie Infinity that defines how a good blockchain game should be. To infinity and beyond, that’s how to describe Axie Infinity since it promises endless fun. With breeding, raising and battling, Axie Infinity is more than just a Tamagotchi-styled game, not to mention it is potentially the fresh face of the blockchain games industry. So what is Axie Infinity exactly? Inspired by the idea of Pokémon and Tamagotchi games, Axie Infinity is a decentralized game based on the Ethereum platform
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Morgan Stanley: Bitcoin’s Price Story Is ‘Nasdaq 15 Times Faster’

Via Cointelegraph By William Suberg Mon Mar 19 18:39:26 GMT 2018
Morgan Stanley: Bitcoin is doing what the Nasdaq did, just at 15x the speed. #NEWS.....
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Telegram’s Cryptocurrency Could Be Worth $200 Billion, but is the ICO Overpriced?

Via Josiah Wilmoth Mon Mar 19 18:23:20 GMT 2018
d analyst said that the firm’s initial coin offering (ICO) is still probably overvalued. Reports on Telegram’s goal for the ICO have varied wildly. Some have placed the figure as high as $2.6 billion, but all reports agree it will.....
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Israeli Crypto Companies Banned From Stock Exchange Indices

Via Samuel Haig Mon Mar 19 17:55:39 GMT 2018
In a bid to reduce systemic risk, the Israel Securities Authority has announced that it will not include companies operating in the cryptocurrency industry will not be included in the country’s stock exchange indices. News of the determination has been published alongside a public warning issued that seeks to inform prospective investors of the risks […]
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Visa vs PayPal: Two representatives shared contrasting views on Bitcoin last week

Via Jose Antonio Lanz Mon Mar 19 17:55:01 GMT 2018
Bitcoin was born as a technological phenomenon that sought to create a value transmission system through the use of technology. Its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto promoted it through a cryptography mailing list cryptography mailing list, causing interest and curiosity among some enthusiasts. After its adoption, with the passage of time, its vertiginous growth surpassed the behavior of any other possible investment in the financial world, turning bitcoin into an economic phenomenon that left no one without an opinion to express. The constant reports, fast-paced news, and media coverage made it a topic of interest for
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Breaking: Trump Bans US Citizens, Residents from Venezuela’s Crypto ‘Petro’

Via Samburaj Das Mon Mar 19 17:43:48 GMT 2018
g in cryptocurrencies (the Petro) related to the Venezuelan government. In what is certain to be the first crypto-related executive action taken by a US president, the White House revealed Donald Trump’s executive order to unconditionally ban all activities.....
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BCH Markets & Infrastructure Roundup: Optimism in the Air

Via Jamie Redman Mon Mar 19 17:41:05 GMT 2018
This week bitcoin cash (BCH) prices touched a low of $850 per coin, after following suit with the majority of other digital assets taking losses over the past five days. The price started to reverse yesterday evening and has climbed 11 percent in value touching $992 during the March 19 afternoon trading sessions (EDT). Also […]
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VC-Funded Startup Brings Retail 2.0, Reimagined by Cypherpunks

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 17:39:02 GMT 2018
diligence into the company, product or service mentioned in the content below. In the early ‘90s, a movement took root from the pioneering ideas of Dr. David Chaum, who wrote extensively about anonymous digital cash and pseudonymous reputation systems throughout.....
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G20 Financial Chairman says Cryptocurrencies “Not a Risk” – Lighter Regulations Ahead?

Via Chelsea Roh Mon Mar 19 17:35:44 GMT 2018
This weekend, the finance ministers of the world’s largest economies were told that cryptocurrencies “do not pose any risk” to the global financial system. The two-day G20 summit starts today in Argentina but Mark Carney, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chairman, made a statement just before the chiefs headed to the summit. The FSB is the body that coordinates the financial regulations for the G20 countries. Carney said: “As its work to fix the fault lines that caused the financial crisis draws to a close, the FSB is increasingly pivoting away from the design
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Ripple (XRP), NEM (XEM), and Cardano (ADA) Shoot for the Stars

Via Samara Malkin Mon Mar 19 17:30:40 GMT 2018
Have the crypto fields turned green? Ripple (XRP), NEM (XEM), and Cardano (ADA) shoot up today, along with every other coin in the top 100 cryptos. Which coins are making news for themselves and which are hitching along for the ride? Ripple (XRP) Ripple is currently selling for $0.699502, which puts the coin up 24.99% in the past 24 hours. BitBay, a Polish crypto exchange, recently added Ripple to its listing. XRP can be traded with Bitcoin (BTC) on BitBay. Although Ripple is up for the day, it is still
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PR: Why Artificial Intelligence Is Making Day Trading Obsolete, Research Revealed by OpenBlock

Via Bitcoin.com PR Mon Mar 19 17:30:35 GMT 2018
Research over the last two years have shown that digital currencies have become a source of high marginal returns considering its ample trading opportunity and skyrocketing prices. Consequently, it allows individual traders to take advantage of multiple aspects of digital currencies often without the knowledge of the pitfalls of trading, such as high volatility that leads to major price swings. Trading cryptocurrencies has always been a risky endeavor considering the opaque background of various coins, a trader must know the complexities of trading and the understand of a rapidly growing cryptocurrency landscape. Considering the fact that the crypto market remains open 24/7 with little oversight and is highly volatile. This environment has led the perfect storm for both huge losses and huge gains.
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UK Financial Regulator Introduces Global Fintech Sandbox, ‘90%’ Success Rate Domestically

Via Cointelegraph By Molly Jane Zuckerman Mon Mar 19 17:11:15 GMT 2018
UK financial regulator announces new global fintech sandbox, allows companies to innovate without waiting for regulatory permission to test new products. #NEWS.....
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Trump Orders Sanctions Against Venezuela's Crypto

Via Nikhilesh De Mon Mar 19 17:00:16 GMT 2018
A report Monday indicated that US President Trump might sanction Venezuela and its petro token......
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Tron(TRX), Stellar(XLM), Ethereum(ETH), & NEO Take Off

Via Chelsea Roh Mon Mar 19 16:56:38 GMT 2018
The cryptocurrency market is rebounding after suffering a big hit from Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL). However, it was just announced that the Financial Stability Board does not consider cryptocurrencies a “risk.” It remains unclear as to why the market is surging back so strongly but this might be why. The FSB coordinates the financial regulation for the g20 countries and their stance on this matter can persuade leaders to think differently. Here are the coins that are making a strong surge in today’s market. Tron (TRX) Source: CoinMarketCap The Tron Foundation has
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Mastercard “Very Happy” to Support [State] Cryptocurrencies, Just Not Anonymous “Junk”

Via Samburaj Das Mon Mar 19 16:48:55 GMT 2018
cutive has revealed. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mastercard Asia-Pacific co-president Ari Sarker has opined that the world’s second-biggest payments company would be “very happy to look at” supporting national digital currencies that are issued and backed by central banks......
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Crypto Madness: Sapien ICO vs. Sharpay ICO

Via Samara Malkin Mon Mar 19 16:39:06 GMT 2018
Welcome to Day 2 of Crypto Madness! We at cryptocurrencynews.com, CCN, are pleased to bring the fans the ICO showdown. Today’s competitors: Sapien ICO vs. Sharpay ICO. Check out Day 3 of Crypto Madness The Rules Each match-up winner will not be based on the project’s specific concept, whitepaper, or team. Instead, in the ultimate test, the winner will be decided by popular vote. That means it’s up to you, the fans, to push your favourite ICO to the finals. Polls will be posted on our website’s Twitter page –
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Bitmex Research: New Data Points to Noble Being Tether’s Primary Reserve Bank

Via Avi Mizrahi Mon Mar 19 16:35:49 GMT 2018
One of the biggest mysteries in the cryptocurrency world at the moment is the location of the vast USD reserves meant to be backing Tether. The stablecoin is used by many exchanges as a proxy for fiat in trading pairs which makes its solvency a critical issue at the heart of the entire ecosystem. Now, […]
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IBM Reveals Blockchain Computer ‘Smaller Than Grain Of Salt’ To Track Objects, Devices

Via Cointelegraph By William Suberg Mon Mar 19 16:14:16 GMT 2018
IBM announces miniscule Blockchain computer to track devices, objects. #NEWS.....
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Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target

Via Alyssa Hertig Mon Mar 19 16:00:03 GMT 2018
Stellar isn't so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments......
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US Trade Regulator Launches Blockchain Working Group

Via Annaliese Milano Mon Mar 19 15:30:18 GMT 2018
The Federal Trade Commission has formed a working group to examine the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies will affect its missions......
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Fundstrat’s Lee Predicts $91,000 Bitcoin Price in Two Years

Via Gerelyn Terzo Mon Mar 19 15:25:08 GMT 2018
that the latest 70% drop actually bodes well for the future BTC price. The head of research at the New York-based market research firm predicts that based on historical trading patterns, the bitcoin price could reach $91,000 by March.....
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Blockchain Platform To Tokenize “Antiquated” Alternative Investments Sector

Via Cointelegraph By Connor Blenkinsop Mon Mar 19 15:16:26 GMT 2018
An established financial services firm says the alternative investment industry is facing a “critical inflection point” and Blockchain is the answer. #SPONSORED.....
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Second Securities Regulator Halts 'Black Cell' Token Sale

Via Nikhilesh De Mon Mar 19 14:50:14 GMT 2018
An initial coin offering has been blocked by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong soon after a similar action in the Philippines......
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Mastercard “Very Happy” to Use Cryptocurrencies, Just Not Real Ones

Via Avi Mizrahi Mon Mar 19 14:37:24 GMT 2018
When you are an entrenched player deep within a certain system, especially one as complex and inflexible as the banking industry, it can be hard to implement changes, even when there is a critical need to adapt to emerging technologies. If a company wants to appear as if it is keeping up with the times, […]
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Research Suggests Tether Has Banking Relationship with Puerto Rico-based Noble Bank

Via Josiah Wilmoth Mon Mar 19 14:31:08 GMT 2018
g relationship with Puerto Rican financial institution Noble Bank. On Monday, BitMEX Research published a report examining newly-released data related to Puerto Rico’s financial system for the calendar year ended 2017. This data — which was published by Puerto.....
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Coinbase Reveals Partnership With Barclays Bank

Via Samuel Haig Mon Mar 19 14:03:25 GMT 2018
Coinbase has revealed that it has obtained a bank account with major U.K-based multinational financial services company, Barclays. The partnership comprises the first agreement reached between a leading U.K bank and a cryptocurrency exchange. Also Read: Secretive High-Tech Wall Street Trading Firm is Now Trading Bitcoin Coinbase Opens Account With Barclays The opening of an account […]
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The Current Crypto-Bear Run Will be Nothing Like 2014

Via Jamie Redman Mon Mar 19 13:24:06 GMT 2018
Since the beginning of the new year, the past three months has seen most cryptocurrencies lose over 60 percent of their values. Bearish markets have started to spark 2014 memories when BTC/USD markets and many altcoins suffered from a year-long downturn. Surely there have been few similarities to the current 2018 bear run and the […]
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Twitter to Ban Cryptocurrency-Related Ads, With Limited Exceptions: Report

Via Francisco Memoria Mon Mar 19 13:17:14 GMT 2018
Facebook. According to Sky News, Twitter’s ad ban would go into effect in two weeks. The microblogging platform will reportedly block ads from initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrency wallets, and exchanges. Notably the ban will have limited exceptions, potentially.....
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BTC, ETH Recover From Monthly Lows On Comments To G20 Members

Via Cointelegraph By Molly Jane Zuckerman Mon Mar 19 13:04:57 GMT 2018
BTC and ETH prices climb today after a week that reached multi-month lows for some. #NEWS.....
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Northern Trust, PwC Launch 'Instant' Blockchain Audits

Via Michael del Castillo Mon Mar 19 13:00:09 GMT 2018
Rather than waiting for periodic reports, auditors of private equity funds on Northern Trust's blockchain will get the data almost immediately......
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Crypterra Carries out an ICO for Construction of an Independent Ecosystem of Islands for Cryptocurrencies

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 12:42:01 GMT 2018
le for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. CCN urges readers to conduct their own research with due diligence into the company, product or service mentioned.....
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Ether Up from 100-Day Low, But Bounce Back Lacks Substance

Via Omkar Godbole Mon Mar 19 12:40:53 GMT 2018
Ether's technical recovery from the 100-day low hit yesterday looks to be a "dead cat bounce.".....
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G20 Watchdog Says Cryptos Not a Risk, Resists Calls for New Rules

Via Lubomir Tassev Mon Mar 19 12:28:44 GMT 2018
The Financial Stability Board, G20’s global watchdog, does not consider cryptocurrencies a risk to financial stability. In a letter to the Group of 20 central bankers and finance ministers, its Chair Mark Carney said FSB was pivoting away from designing new policies and focusing on reviewing existing rules. His comments suggest there is no G20 […]
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Spectre.ai to Launch Real-Money Private Beta!

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 12:28:15 GMT 2018
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Crypto vs. Cash - How the Numbers Stack Up on Drugs, Guns, Murders

Via Cointelegraph By Darryn Pollock Mon Mar 19 12:23:20 GMT 2018
It is easy to call Bitcoin a tool for buying drugs and weapons, because its a currency, just like the USD, which is also used for that purposes. #ANALYSIS.....
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Blockchain-Based Residential Real Estate Network Democratizes Investment Barriers and Solves Mortgage Debt Conundrum

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 12:16:13 GMT 2018
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Cryptos Don’t Pose Risks to Global Financial Stability: FSB’s Carney Tells G20

Via Samburaj Das Mon Mar 19 12:07:52 GMT 2018
te stability and coordinates financial regulation for G20 nations has dismissed calls from some G20 members to regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. In a letter [PPDF] sent to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors on the eve of this year’s.....
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NOORCOIN: The First Shariah Token in the World

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 12:07:43 GMT 2018
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A Stablecoin for HODLers? 'Pizza CEO' Raises $3 Million for New Crypto

Via Brady Dale Mon Mar 19 12:00:20 GMT 2018
"Stablecoins" continue to be a much sought-after tech for ICOs, and a new one, Fragments, now boasts investment from True, Pantera and FBG......
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CoinMetro Begins to Pave the Way for a Trusting Blockchain Future through Regulation

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 11:58:43 GMT 2018
mpany, product or service mentioned in the content below. General public fears over the legitimacy of cryptocurrency are proving to be a stifling the growth of the industry, though it’s not just the public that is the.....
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Mt. Gox, Coincheck, Binance and More: How Exchanges Are Learning to Deal With Cyberattacks

Via Cointelegraph By Gareth Jenkinson Mon Mar 19 11:56:58 GMT 2018
Mt. Gox, Coincheck, Bitgrail, Binance- crypto exchanges are going further to bounce back from hacks and cyberattacks. #HACK.....
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(+) Bitcoin Transaction Volume is Down – Should You Be Worried?

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 11:54:21 GMT 2018
The post (+) Bitcoin Transaction Volume is Down – Should You Be Worried? appeared first on CCN.....
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Bitcoin Price Jumps $1K After Carney Tells G20 Crypto Does Not ‘Pose Risk’

Via Cointelegraph By William Suberg Mon Mar 19 11:42:16 GMT 2018
Mark Carney’s G20 letter excites Bitcoin markets. #NEWS.....
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Tokenized Whitelisting on a Token Launch-And-Exchange Platform: RAP Tokens by Orderbook

Via Tom Clancy Mon Mar 19 11:24:49 GMT 2018
ny, product or service mentioned in the content below. Blockchain’s most disruptive impact has been in the financial sector. First used by Satoshi Nakamoto, Blockchain chain based cryptocurrencies allow anyone to bypass the whole banking system and.....
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