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Today's Close Could be Pivotal for Bitcoin's Price
Bitcoin's close today will likely decide the short-term trend in prices.
'Game Over': Wall Street Analyst Says Bitcoin Must Not Breech Year-To-Date Support
Renaissance Macro Research's head of technical research Jeff deGraaf concluded it may be "Game over" for Bitcoin in a new analysis, CNBC reports August 9.
WeChat Eyes Blockchain for Faster Refunds of Company Expenses
Tech giant Tencent thinks blockchain can speed up reimbursement of expenses for company employees and it's trialing a feature on its WeChat app to do just that.
The Who, What, Why and How
Stablecoins propose to be currencies capable of performing the functions required of digital currency with the added benefit of remaining stable.
Fed Up and Forking: Rival EOS Blockchains Are Becoming a Reality
Horn thought he could do better, and recently authored a white paper for Telos, a fork of the open-source protocol behind EOS called EOSIO. And his is just one of several groups that have decided to take the software, tweak it and set up a new network.
Microsoft Unveils New Ethereum Blockchain-as-a-Service
In what may be the most potent sponsorship of blockchain to date, Microsoft has quietly released Ethereum on Azure-its new Blockchain-as-a-Service that allows enterprises to use and customize their own permissioned Ethereum blockchain networks.
World Bank Taps Australia's CommBank to Issue Its First Blockchain Bond
The World Bank Group has partnered with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to issue a bond using blockchain.
World Bank Mandates Commonwealth Bank of Australia to Issue Bond Using Blockchain Tech
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the largest bank in the country, has been mandated by the World Bank to arrange a bond issue exclusively on a blockchain, according to a press release Aug. 10.
Bitcoin's Open Secret: Lightning Is Making Better Online Payments Possible
The idea may now be coming back in vogue - apps being built on the layer-two technology lightning network, which this year entered beta, already showcase transactions traditional payments systems just can't do.
Bulls Get Relief as Bitcoin Price Beats $6.5K Resistance
Bitcoin's price rose above $6,500 Thursday, offering some respite for the badly battered bulls.
Thai Police Arrest Suspect in $24 Million Bitcoin Scam
Thai police have detained 27-year old actor Jiratpisit "Boom" Jaravijit in an alleged $24 million cryptocurrency scam, Bangkok Post reported August 9.
Gubernatorial Candidate Wants to Make Colorado a 'Blockchain Hub'
The Democratic candidate for governor of Colorado, U.S Representative Jared Polis, has added a blockchain policy to the list of issues of his gubernatorial campaign this year, according to an announcement on Polis' website.
Google Search Can Predict Bitcoin Price Increases, Study Finds
A recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that cryptocurrency markets move depending on the type of attention they receive - unlike traditional financial markets.
Barclays Sponsors Blockchain Hackathon to Explore Derivatives Contracts Processing
British investment bank Barclays is sponsoring a hackathon to find the best blockchain solution to increase the efficiency of derivatives contracts processing, according to an announcement published August 9.
Adobe Developer: Ripple Transaction Activity Down to 2016 Level
1,000 invested in Ripple in January 2017 was worth $350,000 by the end of last year.
Overstock Shares Surge Following tZERO Investment Announcement
Overstock shares soared by 21 percent in after-hours trading following news that Hong Kong-based private equity firm GSR Capital will invest up to $270 million in tZERO, an Overstock blockchain subsidiary, CNBC reported Aug. 9.
Blockchain Startup Enables Litecoin Transactions via Telegram Messenger
Litecoin transactions are now available via encrypted messenger app Telegram, Litecoin founder Charlie Lee tweeted today, Aug. 9.
Can Crypto Exchanges Be Trusted With Hard Forks?
While the case is new for China, compilations regarding hard forks and exchanges have been amassing since perhaps as early as the DAO incident in 2016.
Powering the Blockchain Revolution with Renewable Energy
The blockchain revolution, despite its massive successes, has had a number of adverse effects on the environment stemming from the high amount of electricity blockchain mining consumes.
Binance Releases Demo of Decentralized Exchange
The CEO of cryptocurrency trading platform Binance Changpeng Zhao announced a demo of the platform's decentralized exchange in a tweet today, Aug. 9.
China's IT Ministry Considering Strategy for Advancing Blockchain Development
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is reportedly considering ways to accelerate blockchain adoption, local news agency Xinhua reports Aug. 9.
Bank of China CIO Says Bank to Increase Investments in Blockchain, Fintech
The commercial, state-run Bank of China, not to be confused with the People's Bank of China, announced its plans to invest further in fintech innovation, according to local news outlet The Paper August 9.
Pantera Capital CEO: Investors 'Overreacting' to ETF Delay, Should Focus on Bullish News
Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead claimed that crypto markets are reflecting some overreaction from investors recently, in comments to CNBC August 8.
Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million
Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday.
After a Catastrophic Week, Crypto Markets Rally Forth Into the Green
August 9: The summer crypto rollercoaster continues, as the market sees a healthy rebound into the green after sustaining major losses yesterday.
Massive Drop of Bitcoin Might Be Unrelated to ETF and SEC
On Aug. 8, Bitcoin recorded a massive drop from $7,200 to $6,150, a 14 percent drop within a 24-hour period.
Binance Offers First Look At Planned Decentralized Crypto Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance unveiled the platform's first look at its upcoming decentralized exchange on Thursday.
South Korea's Science Ministry Announces Six-Month Blockchain Youth Training Initiative
The South Korean government is set to launch a program dedicated to fostering young talent in emerging areas including blockchain on August 10, a press release confirmed today, August 9.
US Software Giant Intuit Awarded Patent for Processing Bitcoin Payments via SMS
U.S. software company Intuit has been awarded a patent for processing Bitcoin payments via text message, according to a filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office August 7.
Ethereum Classic Is Down 30% Since Its Listing on Coinbase
The price of ethereum classic has depreciated more than 30 percent against the U.S. dollar since its listing on Coinbase.
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