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January 31, 2018

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LINE to launch cryptocurrency exchange

January 31, 2018

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The messaging app Line is getting into the cryptocurrency business. The Tokyo-based company says it has set up a financial subsidiary to operate an exchange in Japan. Line officials say they established the new division earlier this month. They say it will also offer lending and insurance services.

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Homebuilder D.R. Horton's profit drops 8.5%

January 31, 2018

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Homebuilder D.R. Horton's profit drops 8.5%

D.R. Horton Inc reported an 8.5 percent drop in first-quarter profit on Wednesday as the No.1 U.S. homebuilder took a charge of $108.7 million due to changes in the tax law.

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Drugmaker Eli Lilly posts quarterly loss on tax charges

January 31, 2018

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Drugmaker Eli Lilly posts quarterly loss on tax charges

Eli Lilly and Co reported a quarterly loss, compared with a year-ago profit, as the drugmaker recorded charges largely related to changes to the U.S. tax law.

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Europe's rise in temporary work contracts puts lives on hold

January 31, 2018

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Europe's rise in temporary work contracts puts lives on hold

Europe's economic recovery is in full swing, and in countries like Portugal the unemployment rate is falling steeply from record highs reached during the recent financial crisis.

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Here's How Nucor Corporation Delivered Its Best Year Since the Great Recession

January 31, 2018

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Here's How Nucor Corporation Delivered Its Best Year Since the Great Recession

Despite mounting pressure from imports, the steelmaker just had its best year since the financial crisis.

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U.S. equity futures, global stocks rebound, on pace for monthly gains

January 31, 2018

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U.S. equity futures, global stocks rebound, on pace for monthly gains

U.S. equity futures, global stocks and bonds mostly rebounded Wednesday after a selloff, keeping major indexes on track for solid monthly gains.

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Illumina Keeps the Momentum Going With Solid Fourth-Quarter Earnings Growth

January 31, 2018

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Illumina Keeps the Momentum Going With Solid Fourth-Quarter Earnings Growth

The gene-sequencing pioneer enjoys sustained success from its launch of NovaSeq.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple price prediction: BTC, XRP readying to overtake ETH crypto lead

January 31, 2018

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We pointed at $10800 yesterday as the price level that Bitcoin bears need to drill to accelerate the falls. BTC went below it, triggering a fall of nearly $1000 during the American session. There were some panic moments when bulls feared heavy losses, but at the end, it was just a scare. The move was ...

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Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH) Gunning For Bitcoin's Top Slot

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Things are looking thick for the coin of coins that is also known as Bitcoin (BTC). Since Bitcoin futures were offered in the stock market over a month ago (18th December), it has been a bad ride for the cryptocurrency giant that seems destined to lose its top slot to either Ripple (XRP) or Ethereum (ETH) in ...

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Venezuela says will pre-sell 'petro' cryptocurrency on Feb. 20

January 31, 2018

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A pre-sale of Venezuela's new "petro" cryptocurrency will begin on Feb. 20, President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday, a move that the government hopes will help pull the country out of a dire economic crisis. Critics have slammed the initiative as not only illegal but nothing more than a debt issuance ...

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South Korea says no plans to ban cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovers $600 million illegal trades

January 31, 2018

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The comment by Kim Dong-yeon on Wednesday comes as traders at home and around the world have been spooked by conflicting comments from government officials in South Korea, a major hub for cryptocurrency trade, that Seoul was planning to ban local digital coin exchanges. “There is no ...

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Japan's Line to launch cryptocurrency exchange amid hacking fears

January 31, 2018

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It has also drawn into focus Japan's approach to regulating cryptocurrency exchanges. Last year, it became the first country to regulate exchanges at the national level - a move that, at the time, won praise from cryptocurrency traders and exchange operators for boosting innovation while protecting ...

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Hong Kong approves ban on local ivory trading by 2021

January 31, 2018

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Hong Kong approves ban on local ivory trading by 2021

Hong Kong lawmakers have given final approval to a government proposal banning local ivory trading in the Chinese territory by 2021.

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Japan's Fujifilm to take over partner Xerox to slash costs

January 31, 2018

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Japan's Fujifilm to take over partner Xerox to slash costs

Fujifilm Holdings and Xerox Corp. say the Japanese company will take over Xerox in a restructuring intended to slash costs.

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Health insurer Anthem's quarterly profit soars

January 31, 2018

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Health insurer Anthem's quarterly profit soars

Anthem on Wednesday said quarterly profit more than tripled as the health insurer recorded a one-time benefit of $1.1 billion due to the new U.S. tax law.

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State of the Union, Joseph Kennedy, Jimmy Kimmel: Your Wednesday Briefing

January 31, 2018

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Coincheck Falsely Explained Security to Customers-Industry Group Head

January 31, 2018

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SoftBank Group to Take Majority Stake in Line's Mobile Unit

January 31, 2018

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Bitcoin price LIVE: Bitcoin falls to $9k as Facebook bans 'deceptive' crypto ads

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin's price is heading south and at the time of press a token in priced at just $9,997. Ethereum is down at $1,086 with ripple at $1.12. Internet giant Facebook has taken measures to ban all advertisements for bitcoin and all other cryptocurrencies after it decided that too many were scams. Facebook ...

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Bitcoin BLOW - Cryptocurrency shock as tech giant launches surprise BAN

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Amid the fluctuating Bitcoin price, one tech giant has launched a surprise ban on adverts promoting any type of cryptocurrency. Facebook have announced that they will be banning adverts that promote cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ripple and Ethereum. The social networking giant will also ban ads that ...

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Bitcoin plunges below $10000 as cryptocurrency sell-off continues

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Its market cap is currently around $170 billion, down about 28 percent this month. Rival cryptocurrencies ethereum, ripple and stellar have taken hits as well. Ethereum, the second-largest digital currency by market cap, traded about 6 percent lower, near $1,104. Ripple plunged more than 9 percent to ...

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Ethereum Revisits Key Support Amid Negative Cryptocurrency Sentiment [Video]

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

In that report, Ethereum received a higher grade than Bitcoin and Ripple. On the daily chart, ETH/USD is approaching the key pivot level of $990 while remaining above the Ichimoku cloud. The next support level is at 50% Fibonacci retracement level of 856. Thanks for watching, invest responsibly, and ...

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Eurozone inflation falls despite buoyant economy

January 31, 2018

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Eurozone inflation falls despite buoyant economy

The eurozone economy may be enjoying its best growth in a decade but there are few signs that's fueling inflation.

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China orders Muji to destroy catalog over 'problem map'

January 31, 2018

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China orders Muji to destroy catalog over 'problem map'

Japanese retailer Muji has been ordered by Chinese authorities to destroy a catalog with a map that Beijing complained mislabels Taiwan and omits disputed islands, joining a string of companies rebuked for commercial materials that fail to reflect China's territorial claims.

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German jobless rate edges up in January on seasonal factors

January 31, 2018

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German jobless rate edges up in January on seasonal factors

Germany's unemployment rate climbed to 5.8 percent in January due to seasonal factors, but the underlying trend of the labor market in Europe's biggest economy remained positive.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, NEM, Cardano: Cryptocurrency Price ...

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

According to various analysis, January has always been a tough month for Bitcoin. Therefore, 2018 is not left out in this. Many people are in the belief that it is due to the Chinese investors. It is because they are involved in the exchange of Bitcoin to the Fiat currency. This is to enable them to buy various ...

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Bitcoin price THREAT: 'IRRELEVANT!' Expert reveals how crypto is moving BEYOND bitcoin

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

“Once you get away from bitcoin and into other cryptocurrencies that are essentially more advanced because they are the sequel to bitcoin I guess. “They have different uses, some for security, others for purchases and there are really interesting thing's happening in that space like what Kodak was doing ...

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Lisk (LSK) Gains 60% After New Listing; Rebranding on the Way

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Another positive development for Lisk may come next month after Robinhood, a popular online trading app, announced that it would start commission-free cryptocurrency trading and listed Lisk as one of the supported tokens along with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ripple, Ethereum Classic, ...

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Bitcoin tanks as Facebook bans cryptocurrency adverts

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin's price slumped on Tuesday night as Facebook announced it would ban adverts promoting cryptocurrencies and US authorities launched a probe into a large online exchange. Facebook announced a new policy prohibiting adverts that relate to cryptocurrencies or initial coin offerings (ICOs) from ...

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H&M Q4 profit drops as industry is challenged

January 31, 2018

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H&M Q4 profit drops as industry is challenged

Swedish low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB says its fourth-quarter profit fell to 3.99 billion kronor ($506 million), down from 5.91 billion kronor.

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Fujifilm to take over Xerox, combined into joint venture

January 31, 2018

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Fujifilm to take over Xerox, combined into joint venture

Japan's Fujifilm Holdings is set to take over Xerox, and combine the U.S. company into their joint venture Fuji Xerox in an effort to cut costs, the companies said on Wednesday.

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Which cryptocurrency is currently very undervalued

January 31, 2018

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Yes, strange as it might sound, people who buy Litecoin buy into the only cryptocurrency which is designed by default, to be used just like regular money. 25 Aug 2017 The MACD indicator implies that prices are undervalued, with a crossover over the signal line in the negative territory. Many investors ...

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Cryptocurrency Regulation

January 31, 2018

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Read writing about Cryptocurrency Regulation in Hacker Noon. how hackers start their afternoons.

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Hong Kong bomb experts deployed after unexploded bomb found

January 31, 2018

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Hong Kong bomb experts deployed after unexploded bomb found

Hong Kong police have sealed off part of a busy downtown neighborhood after an unexploded bomb was found during construction work in the Asian financial center.

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Sizzling Switch sales boost Nintendo 9 month profit 31 pct

January 31, 2018

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Sizzling Switch sales boost Nintendo 9 month profit 31 pct

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo says its net profit jumped 31 percent to 135.2 billion yen ($1.2 billion) in April-December, helped by the popularity of its Switch hybrid game machine.

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Oil prices fall for 3rd day as US inventory build-up weighs

January 31, 2018

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Oil prices fall for 3rd day as US inventory build-up weighs

Oil prices fell for a third day on Wednesday after data from an industry body showed U.S. crude stocks rose more than expected last week.

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French coastguard searches for Quiksilver boss missing at sea

January 31, 2018

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French coastguard searches for Quiksilver boss missing at sea

The French coastguard on Tuesday searched for Pierre Agnes, the chief executive of U.S. surfwear retailer Boardriders, after his 36-foot sailboat was found washed up on the country's Atlantic coast.

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South Korea Doesn't Intend to Shut Down Virtual Coin Trading-Finance Minister

January 31, 2018

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NYT

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Samsung Elec Unveils Stock Split, Record Profit as Chips Sizzle

January 31, 2018

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South Korea Uncovers About $600 Million in Illegal Cryptocurrency Trade

January 31, 2018

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Bank of Japan's Kuroda Urges Cryptocurrency Service Firms to Beef Up Security

January 31, 2018

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NYT

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Japan's Line to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange Amid Hacking Fears

January 31, 2018

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South Korea Says Uncovered About $600 Million in Cryptocurrency Crimes

January 31, 2018

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NYT

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U.S. Regulator Subpoenas Cryptocurrency Platforms Bitfinex and Tether: Source

January 31, 2018

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NYT

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Facebook Bans Ads for Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

January 31, 2018

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Facebook to Ban Cryptocurrency-Related Ads

January 31, 2018

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NYT

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Exclusive: Coincheck Hackers Trying to Move Stolen Cryptocurrency-Executive

January 31, 2018

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German industrial union steps up strike campaign

January 31, 2018

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German industrial union steps up strike campaign

Germany's biggest industrial union has launched a campaign of 24-hour strikes after talks on demands for wage raises and an optional shorter working week broke down.

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Siemens sales, orders rise on strengthening global economy

January 31, 2018

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Siemens sales, orders rise on strengthening global economy

Industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says its net income rose 12 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in the last three months of 2017, helped by one-time gains from the sale of shares in its Osram lighting business and from the U.S. corporate tax cut.

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Trump calls for optimism in spite of warnings of danger

January 31, 2018

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Trump calls for optimism in spite of warnings of danger

Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a "new American moment" of unity in his first State of the Union, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America's way of life.

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Fujifilm says to cut 10,000 jobs at joint venture with Xerox

January 31, 2018

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Fujifilm says to cut 10,000 jobs at joint venture with Xerox

Japan's Fujifilm Holdings said it is cutting 10,000 jobs globally at its joint venture with Xerox, saying it needed to overhaul the photocopying business amid a tough market environment.

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Auto sales may eke out gains in January: analysts

January 31, 2018

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Auto sales may eke out gains in January: analysts

U.S. automakers are on pace to report modest sales gains in January, despite forecasts calling for softer demand in 2018.

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street's sharp decline

January 31, 2018

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street's sharp decline

Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street recorded its biggest decline since August.

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Behind South Korea's chip boom, worries over future

January 31, 2018

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Behind South Korea's chip boom, worries over future

The craze for smartphones, social media and universal connectivity is generating immense wealth but also deep unease in South Korea, source of a large share of the computer chips that make them work.

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Most Americans don't understand the tax code: Survey

January 31, 2018

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Most Americans don't understand the tax code: Survey

Tax season officially began on Monday, and a significant change to the U.S. tax code is causing more stress than usual among taxpayers this year.

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Massachusetts gambling regulators to review Wynn allegations

January 31, 2018

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Massachusetts gambling regulators to review Wynn allegations

Massachusetts gambling regulators are holding a special meeting to discuss sexual misconduct allegations against casino magnate Steve Wynn, whose company is building a $2.4 billion casino outside Boston.

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On a better savings course: US retirement score rises

January 31, 2018

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On a better savings course: US retirement score rises

Americans' retirement savings are in the best shape they've been in more than a decade.

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Crypto Today: Bitcoin plunges amid broad crypto sell-off

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

The renewed selling interest in Bitcoin gathered pace, in response to a broad-based sell-off in the cryptocurrencies space, after Bloomberg reported a source midday ... According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin is down -9% at $ 10,109, Ethereum loses -7.50% while Ripple tanks -12% so far this Wednesday.

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Ripple XRP, Ethereum, And All Other Top Cryptocurrencies Plunge Even More Than Bitcoin

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin has plummeted and was valued at $10,624, whereas it was priced at $12,771 on January 16. Ripple has dropped by a dollar, that is, to $0.984, which is 66% down from the New Year. And then comes Ethereum is valued at $905.05 now from $1,159. The Bitcoin went beyond tulip mania to be the ...

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Cryptocurrency Falls Again: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, NEM, IOTA, Stellar will go deeper ...

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Cryptocurrency scams and South Korean disclosure rules drive down price of Bitcoin. This has not been a great week for fans of cryptocurrencies. And it's only Tuesday, so who knows what's to come over the next six days? Bitcoin extends cryptocurrency slide amid Facebook, Tether fears.

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Facebook will no longer allow ICO and cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin etc ...

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Social media giant will no longer allow ad platform to be used to promote “financial products and services that are frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices, such as binary options, initial coin offerings, or cryptocurrency.” Here is the blog post about the ban: ...

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Cryptocurrency 'gateway drug' bitcoin is losing its appeal, analyst says

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, says that search traffic can help forecast price movements in the cryptocurrency market. He argues that bitcoin is a "gateway drug" for other digital currencies. As interest fades in bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies like ethereum and ripple gain traction, ...

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Crypto rules sought to nail scammers

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Scammers have managed to conceal their loot by transferring it to businesses, foreign banks and, more recently, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple, he said. Even though such digital assets are not recognised by the Bank of Thailand they can still be seized and examined, he added.

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South Korea's New Trading Rules Trigger Renewed Volatility for Bitcoin

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Since 2011, there have been at least three dozen thefts of digital currency exchanges, with Tokyo-based Coincheck being the largest. Disclaimer: The author owns bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. He holds investment positions in the coins, but does not engage in short-term or day-trading.

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Facebook announces ban on cryptocurrency-related ads as part of fight to stop scammers

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

... visual representation of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency is placed on an US dollar banknote on January 30, 2018 in Paris, France. Bitcoin is an electronic currency that has experienced an incredible surge in 2017. Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Litetcoin have seen unprecedented ...

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) crash

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

At one stage bitcoin fell below the US$10,000 mark before recovering slightly. The Ethereum (ETH) price has fallen 6.5% since this time yesterday to US$1,106. Ethereum now has a market capitalisation of US$107.7 billion, which puts its value on a par with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).

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Bitcoin Plummets below $10K amid Broad Weakness Cryptocurrency Market

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin plummeted below $10,000 amid the broad weakness in the cryptocurrency market on Monday. Other digital currencies including ethereum, ripple, litecoin, and stellar also suffer steep declines. Bitcoin traded as low as $9,810.17 earlier today, according to data from CoinDesk. The largest digital ...

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Here's Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Are Plunging Today

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

The cryptocurrency markets are having their worst day in some time on Tuesday. Not only are bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) down, or a few other major cryptocurrencies, but digital currencies are largely plunging across-the-board. In all, the cryptocurrency market has lost about $70 billion ...

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Here's Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Are Plunging Today

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin's Price Falls Below $10K Amid Wider Crypto Drop

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

The price of bitcoin is down more than 10% today, having slipped below $10,000 amid wider weakness in the cryptocurrency market, according to CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI). Price data shows that, as of press time, the price of bitcoin is trading at $9,992.12, representing a decline of roughly ...

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Are Bitcoin And Ethereum The Cause of High Graphics Card Prices?

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

In return for that, the computer that solves the calculation gets paid in Bitcoin or Ethereum. Some people also blame Ripple. However, Ripple's cryptocurrency, XRP, is not mined. When they first created their blockchain, they decided on a set number of XRP. In order to be successful when mining Bitcoin, ...

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Digital Currency Trading Gets Explosive Start to New Year

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Most of the solid growth we are seeing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple is due to massive interest in South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the like. Asia has taken the lead in digital currency trading and adoption, and this reflects in the bullish price movements we are witnessing.

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More than a Million People Sign Up for Robinhood Crypto

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Cryptocurrencies offered include bitcoin, ethereum, ripple, monero and NEO. Robinhood expects cryptocurrency trading to begin sometime in February with only Bitcoin and Ethereum being traded at first, with other cryptos added later. It will only be available to users in California, Massachusetts, ...

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Cryptocurrencies join the global financial market sell-off as bitcoin drops 7%

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin trades more than 6.5 percent lower near $10,410 as of 11:37 a.m., ET, according to CoinDesk's bitcoin price index. Ethereum, ripple, stellar and other cryptocurrencies also sell off. Benjamin Roberts, co-founder and CEO of Citizen Hex, an ethereum-focused start-up, attributes the declines to ...

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Weiss Ratings Maybe Right On Ethereum But Not for Ripple XRP. Here's Why

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

The agency says that this is the dawn of a cryptocurrency revolution and the blockchain technology powering Bitcoin, Ethereum and most other ... Weiss ratings crypto list included the top digital tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Dash and seventy other cryptocurrencies and the agency claimed to ...

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Can Bitcoin Price Rise To Record Levels Again? Here's What Experts Say

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Even if they hit new record highs as many analysts predict, there will be occasional corrections that would bring some sanity into the cryptocurrency market. If you are planning to dip your toe into the world of virtual currencies, here's how you can buy bitcoin, ethereum, ripple, and other cryptocurrencies ...

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Cryptocurrency scams and South Korean disclosure rules drive down price of Bitcoin

January 31, 2018

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BitCoin

Meanwhile, South Korea has introduced new rules today banning the trade of any digital currencies anonymously, including Bitcoin. That's had a negative impact on the prices of Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin, as well as Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. Earlier this month, one of the world's savviest investors, ...

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Facebook Is Banning Cryptocurrency, ICO Ads

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Facebbook has a new advertising policy pertaining to cryptocurrency, binary options and initial coin offerings. The policy specifically prohibits ads that promote those types of products and services "that are frequently associated with misleading or deceptive practices," Facebook Product Management...

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South Korea says it uncovered about $600 million in cryptocurrency crimes

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

South Korea has uncovered cryptocurrency crimes worth 637.5 billion won ($594.35 million), which includes illegal foreign exchange trading, a statement released by the country's customs service said on Wednesday. The statement said domestic investors bought 1.7 billion won worth of ...

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Japan's biggest chat app is launching a cryptocurrency exchange

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Line, which has more than 200 million monthly active users worldwide, announced today (Jan. 31) that it is planning to start a cryptocurrency exchange. The Tokyo-based chat app said in a statement that it has filed an application for registering a crypto exchange with Japan's financial regulator, and that ...

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South Korea says uncovered about $600 million in cryptocurrency crimes

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has uncovered cryptocurrency crimes worth 637.5 billion won ($594.35 million), which includes illegal foreign exchange trading, a statement released by the country's customs service said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Broken representation of the Bitcoin virtual currency, ...

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South Korea uncovers about $600 million in illegal cryptocurrency trade

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

“Customs service have been closely looking at illegal foreign exchange trading using cryptocurrency as part of the government's task force,” it said, underscoring stepped-up efforts by Seoul to crack down on illegal trade in the digital asset. Illegal foreign currency trading of 472.3 billion formed the bulk of ...

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Japan Cracks Down On Cryptocurrency Exchanges After $534M Heist; Police Begin Investigation

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Since one of Asia's biggest digital currency exchanges admitted last week to being hacked out of $534 million worth of the cryptocurrency, NEM, the Japanese government has been quick to take action -- regulators ordered Coincheck to improve security, while the Tokyo Metropolitian Police Department ...

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Chat app Line announces plan for cryptocurrency services, loans and insurance

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Line said it has applied for a cryptocurrency license in Japan — where more than a dozen exchange and other businesses have been approved — which is currently under review. Bloomberg reported earlier this month that Line was considering a move into crypto, but at this point it isn't clear exactly ...

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Cryptocurrency 'gateway drug' bitcoin is losing its appeal, analyst says

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

The analyst said the cryptocurrency's price tracked along its popularity. "Going into December [searches] skyrocket," said Colas, who said the total number of bitcoin Google searches worldwide tripled that month. "You saw that correlate to the total increased number of wallet growth," which doubled in ...

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Facebook whacks cryptocurrency and ICO ads with banhammer

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Facebook is cracking down on advertisements of financial products that are often used to scam users, and that means initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrencies, and binary options are in the social network's crosshairs. "We want people to continue to discover and learn about new products and ...

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Line Expands Into Cryptocurrency Trading, Loans, Insurance

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

10 and has already applied for a license to open a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, according to a statement on Wednesday. Line is also considering expanding its cryptocurrency operations to Hong Kong and Luxembourg next, according to people familiar with the matter. The shares rose as much ...

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Is Bitcoin's Reign as King of Cryptocurrency in Danger?

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Regardless of where your allegiances lie in the crypto community, homage should be paid to the original Blockchain solution - Bitcoin. However, it has been 10 long years now since Bitcoin came into being (an eternity in the cryptocurrency space) and things are starting to get away from the King.

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Too poor for a new graphics card? Blame cryptocurrency

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Or, at least, the sudden spike in cryptocurrency values across the board. These digital currencies can be purchased like a commodity, but they're created when computers are used to solve complex mathematical puzzles that help secure the cryptocurrency blockchain -- sort of as a reward for contributing ...

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SEC halts Dallas-based AriseBank's cryptocurrency sale — but not before it says it raised $600 ...

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Earlier this month, a Dallas-based company known as AriseBank made the splashy claim that as the world's first "decentralized bank,” it had bought two “traditional,” federally backed banks in its quest to become a premier cryptocurrency trading platform. The company also said it had raised $600 million, ...

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Here's What The South Korean Regulations Mean For The Cryptocurrency Market

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

The big news in the cryptocurrency space today is that the long-awaited South Korean regulations have come into effect. This is a topic that made headlines earlier this month when rumors that the South Korean government would implement an outright ban on cryptocurrency hit the press. These rumors ...

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Facebook Ban on Cryptocurrency Ads Actually Good for Bitcoin, Says Expert

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

He goes on to explain that people who are compelled to invest in cryptocurrency businesses simply off of a Facebook ad might be setting themselves up to lose money. The ban of these ads would keep people from receiving potentially disingenuous messages that they can get rich quickly and force ...

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Cryptocurrency Scams Are Just Straight-Up Trolling at This Point

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Facebook announced in a blog post Tuesday that it would banning cryptocurrency advertising from the platform entirely. The company said that many ads for cryptocurrency investment opportunities, like initial coin offerings, were “not currently operating in good faith.” Facebook has a point.

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Cryptocurrency Debate at LibertyCon!

January 31, 2018

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The CryptoCurrency Debate. Is cryptocurrency a feasible alternative to fiat currency? That is the central question of the debate featuring American financial expert Peter Schiff and Sterlin Lujan of Bitcoin.com ...

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Facebook and regulators move to halt cryptocurrency scams

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Facebook has banned all advertisements for cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, after it decided too many of them were being used to mislead or deceive potential customers. Its action came the same day as news of US regulatory activity against cryptocurrency issuers, including a move by the Securities ...

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Facebook bans advertisements for cryptocurrency exchanges

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

Facebook brought the hammer down on “misleading financial products” on Tuesday, January 30, by effectively banning any and all advertisements for cryptocurrency exchanges, initial coin offerings, and binary options trading from any Facebook platform. That includes Facebook proper, Instagram, ...

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Facebook Bans All Cryptocurrency Ads

January 31, 2018

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CryptoNews

In a sweeping change to site policy today, Facebook has opted to ban all advertising on its platform pertaining to cryptocurrency. The newly added 29th section of the company's advertising policies, which reads as an indictment of blockchain startups writ large, states (emphasis ours): Ads must not ...

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Why This Rumored 6.1-inch Apple Inc. iPhone Spec Is False

January 30, 2018

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Why This Rumored 6.1-inch Apple Inc. iPhone Spec Is False

This Fool debunks a seemingly-credible rumor.

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Philippines SEC Confirms Upcoming Cryptocurrency, ICO Regulations

January 30, 2018

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CryptoNews

The Philippines' primary securities regulator has confirmed work toward crafting regulations for cryptocurrency transactions and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in order to reduce fraud risks and protect investors. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission ...

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Hong Kong Seeks to Educate the Public on Cryptocurrency and ICOs

January 30, 2018

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CryptoNews

Hong Kong authorities have launched a campaign to educate the public on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment. Kicking off yesterday, the campaign started on Jan. 29 and was launched by the government's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Investor ...

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South Korea Ends Anonymous Cryptocurrency Trading Today

January 30, 2018

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CryptoNews

The new South Korean cryptocurrency account system has entered into force nationwide today, ending the current practice that allowed for anonymous trading of cryptocurrencies. Traders must open real-name accounts at the same banks as their exchanges in order to deposit money to trade ...

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Bitcoin price: cryptocurrency fears at boiling point as South Korea implements TRADING BAN

January 30, 2018

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CryptoNews

Bitcoin, Ripple and ethereum suffered a severe crash after South Korea announced it would ban all anonymous cryptocurrency trading earlier this month. Bitcoin took another hit yesterday after the price plunged from $11,926 to $10,925 in just a few hours during the evening. Bitcoin and blockchain ...

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Fruit and vegetable cryptocurrency SCAMS INVESTORS and leaves behind the word 'penis'

January 30, 2018

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CryptoNews

A CRYPTOCURRENCY start-up that was designed to radically alter the fruit and vegetable industry has scammed its investors by shutting down its website and social media accounts, leaving only the word “penis” behind when users log on, it has emerged. By Joseph Carey. PUBLISHED: 05:57, Tue, ...

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Guardtime and Metaco offer SILO for bank cryptocurrency custody

January 30, 2018

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CryptoNews

SILO In Geneva last week, Guardtime and Metaco announced the launch of SILO, the aim of which is to enable banks to offer bank cryptocurrency custody for client assets. The SILO solution brings together software from Metaco with hardware from Guardtime. The latter is matters for Guardtime ...

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Bitcoin mania is hurting PC gamers by pushing up GPU prices

January 30, 2018

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BitCoin

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin have soared in value over the past year, thanks to continued interest from a range of investors. As the price of these cryptocurrencies has increased, graphics cards have also seen big price increases thanks to retail stock shortages.

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Bitcoin dips as South Korea's cryptocurrency rules come into effect

January 30, 2018

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BitCoin

Five of the most popular cryptocurrencies have dropped in value after strict rules on trading were imposed by South Korea on Tuesday. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin all dipped along with dozens of smaller cryptocurrencies as regulations gripped the nation, which is world's third ...

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CoinField Makes Canadian Crypto Trader's Dream Come True: Instant KYC & Largest Portfolio of ...

January 30, 2018

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BitCoin

What sets CoinField apart from the competition is the fact it will be launching with an impressive portfolio of six major coins available to Canadians; Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Dash, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. The Canadian digital currency exchange promises to add new coins every 2 or 3 weeks to grant ...

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Owners of cryptocurrency startup that mysteriously vanish say they were victims of identity theft

January 30, 2018

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BitCoin

Other crypto-currencies including Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash also plunged after reports South Korea and China could ban its trading, sparking worries of a wider regulatory crackdown. Analysts at Citi say bitcoin could halve again in value amid the current climate. With South Korea ...

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Pfizer, riding tax changes, puts up huge 4Q profit

January 30, 2018

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Pfizer, riding tax changes, puts up huge 4Q profit

Pfizer is reporting fourth-quarter net income of $12.27 billion, which is better than anticipated.

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan & Chase to tackle US health care

January 30, 2018

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan & Chase to tackle US health care

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a partnership to address health care for their U.S. employees,

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Could Opko Health Inc. Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

January 30, 2018

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Could Opko Health Inc. Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

What it would take for this embattled stock to become a huge winner.

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Saudi authorities net $106 billion in corruption settlements

January 30, 2018

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Saudi authorities net $106 billion in corruption settlements

Saudi Arabia says a wide-reaching anti-corruption campaign has netted more than $106 billion in financial settlements with 65 people who remain in custody.

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Harley-Davidson forecasts drop in 2018 shipments

January 30, 2018

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Harley-Davidson forecasts drop in 2018 shipments

Harley-Davidson Inc's motorcycle shipments for 2017 came in at the lower end of its estimates, the company said on Tuesday, and forecast a drop in numbers for this year.

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Stock sell-off poised to stretch into second session

January 30, 2018

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Stock sell-off poised to stretch into second session

Stock market futures pointed toward a lower open on Tuesday, gearing the markets up for another negative session.

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The Universal Banks: Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase

January 30, 2018

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The Universal Banks: Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase

We take a deep dive into the three largest U.S. universal banks and what investors need to know about each one.

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Homebuilder PulteGroup's quarterly profit drops 72%

January 30, 2018

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Homebuilder PulteGroup's quarterly profit drops 72%

U.S. homebuilder PulteGroup Inc reported a 72 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by a tax charge of $181 million due to changes in the U.S. tax law.

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