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Crypto Briefing: US Banking System Suffers Outage: Crypto Fans Cheer

Thursday, 19 December 2019 22:05

The U.S. Automated Clearing House system experienced an outage on Dec. 18 between 3 P.M. and 7 A.M. of the next day. Since the system handles the majority of domestic bank transfers, some in the crypto community were quick to point out that Bitcoin does not suffer…

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bitcoin.com: Crypto Experts Give Their Top Predictions for 2020

Thursday, 19 December 2019 22:15

In an industry built around digital scarcity, opinions are in plentiful supply. Everyone’s got one, and they’d love to share it with the rest of the cryptosphere. As the decade draws to a close and another prepares to launch, it’s the perfect time to consider what 2020…

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LeapRate: Are Muslim countries going to have their own crypto?

Thursday, 19 December 2019 22:21

The President of Iran has proposed that Muslim countries adopt a cryptocurrency. President Hassan Rouhani commented that the domination of the... The post Are Muslim countries going to have their own crypto? appeared first on LeapRate . Are Muslim countries going to have their own crypto? was first…

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The Block: Tax experts see audits, enforcement on the horizon as IRS highlights crypto question

Thursday, 19 December 2019 22:55

Quick Take The draft of the IRS’s 1040 form asks tax payers if they’ve seen any financial interest from crypto dealings at the top of the form This, coupled with recent rounds of letters, indicates a growing interest in crypto compliance and enforcement Those who report their…

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bitcoin.com: Travelbybit to Drop Bitcoin Payments After Viral Double Spend Video

Friday, 20 December 2019 01:00

On December 18, Bitcoinbch.com published a video explaining how easy it is to double spend BTC transactions in the wild. Not long after the film was released, the payment processor Travelbybit announced it would be removing both BTC and BCH payments for over 400 Australian merchants. Unfortunately,…

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BeInCrypto: Bitcoin Futures Trading Posts Record Volumes Across the Board, Bakkt Breaks All-Time High

Friday, 20 December 2019 02:37

Bitcoin futures markets are booming, posting record numbers yesterday across the board. Bakkt also managed to break its previous all-time high in trading volume. Wednesday was a good day for Bitcoin. Futures trading volume saw an increase as did Bitcoin’s own price. It is now safely above…

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The Cryptonomist: Binance invests in the FTX exchange

Friday, 20 December 2019 03:00

The famous exchange had bought tokens and shares of the platform that focuses on professional crypto derivatives such as futures and options The post Binance invests in the FTX exchange appeared first on The Cryptonomist.

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bitcoin.com: European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity

Friday, 20 December 2019 03:00

On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the…

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Coingape: Bitcoin[BTC]: Experts Paint a Grim Picture for 2020 due to Scams and Miner Sell-Offs

Friday, 20 December 2019 03:26

Bitcoin [BTC] price is trading around the $7000 region with a lot of uncertainty around the next move. The primary factors affecting its price currently [...] The post Bitcoin[BTC]: Experts Paint a Grim Picture for 2020 due to Scams and Miner Sell-Offs appeared first on Coingape.

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