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Nasdaq Holds Secret Meeting to Legitimize Cryptocurrency
On July 27, 2018, Nasdaq held a closed-door meeting with traditional exchange and cryptocurrency company executives to discuss the future of the nascent sector.
New Gallup Poll Shows Only 2% of US Investors Own Bitcoin, But 26% Are 'Intrigued'
The results of a Wells Fargo/Gallup poll published July 27 finds that only two percent of U.S. investors own Bitcoin, but 26 percent are intrigued by it.
Telegram Reveals Personal ID Verification Tool for Sharing Data with 'Finance, ICOs'
The crypto and blockchain industry's go-to encrypted messenger app Telegram has released a personal identification authorization tool, according to an official statement published July 26.
UK Remittance Service TransferGo Adds Crypto Trading
UK-based service TransferGo has reportedly become the world's first remittance operator to offer crypto trading, Bloomberg reported July 27.
Company to Create Global Network of Health Centers That Accept Cryptocurrency
A new blockchain-driven company has bold plans to establish a global network of health centers designed to help people lead active and longer lives.
Mastercard CEO: "Cryptocurrency is Junk"
Just days after Mastercard filed a patent to link fiat and cryptocurrency transactions, the payment giant's CEO lashes out at cryptocurrency - once again describing the asset class as "Junk" that should not serve as a medium of value-transfer.
Rejection Aside, Calls for a Bitcoin ETF Are Only Escalating
Just as the crypto community was - not so secretly - displaying its joy over Facebook's historic stock loss, bitcoin's price took a surprising drop below $8,000.
Monero-Style Privacy Is Ready for Ethereum
Fusing the privacy features of the latter into ethereum would make many of the platform's stakeholders, including developers who have been working on privacy-enhancing features for some time, excited.
G20 Hears Out Multiple Crypto Reports in July, Waiting for FATF to Test Its Standards by October
The G20, after it was called upon by France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire to have a public debate about cryptocurrencies at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, made strides towards a global front for regulation of digital currencies.
Thai Bond Market Association to Launch Blockchain-Based Registrar Bond Service Platform
The Thai Bond Market Association will deploy a blockchain-powered solution on its registrar service platform, local news agency Bangkok Post reports July 28.
G20 Refrains from Regulation, Vows to Fight Money Laundering at Recent Summit
At the last G20 summit in March 2018, financial leadership from twenty of the world's most significant economies had wildly divergent opinions about the validity and risk of cryptocurrencies.
Canada's DMG Blockchain Starts Installing 85 MW Substation for Crypto Mining Expansion
Canada-based DMG Blockchain Solutions has launched the installation of an 85-megawatt substation for crypto mining expansion, according to an official statement July 26.
US: Lawmaker Calls for More Action from Congress on Regulating Crypto
Congressman Bill Huizenga has urged for the U.S. Congress to focus on crypto regulation in an interview with Bloomberg July 27.
$1.8 Million in Bitcoin Seized from Alleged Silk Road Drug Dealer
Arrested in 2015, an alleged Silk Road drug dealer is now fighting to reclaim his 226 BTC worth over $1.8 million.
Two Major Spanish Public Institutions to Research Blockchain for Copyright Management
The Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers and the Madrid School of Telecommunications Engineering announced July 26 a research partnership into implementing blockchain for copyright management in the digital era.
Crypto, Fiat Firms Discuss Cryptocurrency Legitimation in Closed-Door Nasdaq Meeting
A closed-door meeting was held by Nasdaq Inc. this week to discuss steps for legitimizing the crypto industry in global markets, Bloomberg reports today, July 27.
10,000%: Pantera Reports Massive 5-Year Crypto Investment Return
Cryptocurrency investment firm Pantera Capital reported a more than 10,000 percent lifetime return on Friday, coming five years after its formation.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Stellar, IOTA, TRON: Price Analysis, July 27
A break out of the triangle increases the probability of a breakout above $500. On the other hand, if the bears force a breakdown, the virtual currency can slide down to $404. The trendline of the symmetrical triangle has held since July 12 we anticipate a bounce from it again.
EOS Block Producers Vote to Raise RAM Supply to Lower Cost of Running dApps
After a turbulent launch, the EOS mainnet faced further issues with its controversial network constitution and a shortage of RAM supply.
What Volatility? How Facebook's Historic Loss Became Crypto's Gain
July 26 might be forever remembered as one of the darkest days in Facebook's history - or, at the very least, for its shareholders.
Ethereum Is Testing Code for Its Next Hard Fork
Ethereum developers are already implementing code for Constantinople, the network's next system-wide upgrade.
US SEC Commissioner Dissents From Agency's Rejection of Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has published a statement of official dissent from the agency's second disapproval of the Winklevoss brothers' application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund yesterday, July 26.
Answering Vitalik Buterin's Hard Questions For the Blockchain World Part 3: Hacks, Security, and Theft
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin put forward a series of open questions to the cryptocurrency community in a recent discussion with Mars Finance International WeChat group, postulating seven issues present within the current blockchain ecosystem.
Consulting Giant Accenture's New Patent Reveals Plans for Blockchain Logistics Innovation
Consulting giant Accenture has plans to use blockchain to upgrade its logistics network, a patent application published July 26 reveals.
Decentralized Exchange Waves Gets Hacked After $6 Million Debut
Launched July 24, 2018, Waves Decentralized Exchange allows users to exchange and issue their own tokens almost instantly.
ICO Platform Promises Full Refund Following $7 Million Hack
Initial coin offering support platform KickICO lost $7.7 million in KICK tokens in a hack on Thursday, the company reported.
Capital Goods Giant CNH Industrial Partners With IBM on Long-Term Blockchain Upgrade
One of the world's largest capital goods companies has agreed to a multiyear deal with IBM to implement blockchain technology, a press release confirmed July 26.
New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries, the cybersecurity firm reported Thursday.
Google Bans Crypto Mining Apps from Play Store
Google has now joined Apple in banning cryptocurrency mining applications from its mobile app store.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stellar, Ripple in Consideration for New Zero-Fee Trading Platform Voyager
The commission-free cryptocurrency market gained more competition on July 25, 2018, when the Voyager revealed the intent to offer free trading for at least 15 different cryptocurrencies.