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CoinSpice: DLive Goes to TRON’s BitTorrent, Metamask Returns to Play Store, Europol on Monero: Untraceable

Thursday, 02 January 2020 14:57

TL;DR: Welcome to In Case You Missed It (ICYMI), a daily crypto news update. DLive to migrate to TRON’s BitTorrent. Metamask returns to the Google Play Store. Some Monero transactions are untraceable, according to Europol. Burger King takes cryptocurrencies in Venezuela. XRP executive launches distribution platform xSongs, and…

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The Block: Ethereum completes Muir Glacier hard fork update

Thursday, 02 January 2020 15:55

The Ethereum mainnet has just undergone the Muir Glacier hard fork, less than a month after its Istanbul update on Dec. 8. The Muir Glacier update was activated at Block number 9,200,000 on Jan. 2, 2020, with only one improvement proposal, EIP 2384. The proposal aims to…

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The Block: Google has restored MetaMask’s Android app

Thursday, 02 January 2020 15:56

After suspending MetaMask’s Android app last week, Google has now restored it. MetaMask announced the news on Sunday, saying that Google took the decision after “careful consideration.” Last week, Google suspended MetaMask’s app, citing its policy of banning cryptocurrency mining apps from its Android store. MetaMask does…

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BeInCrypto: Ripple Celebrates 2020 Early After Unlocking 1 Billion XRP From Escrow

Thursday, 02 January 2020 18:25

Ripple, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency and on-demand liquidity product, has unlocked another 1 billion XRP from its escrow. Back in December 2017, Ripple announced that it would lock 55 billion XRP tokens in smart contracts to ensure that the supply could be controlled. This XRP…

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BeInCrypto: The 6 Biggest Cryptocurrency Fails of 2019

Tuesday, 31 December 2019 18:04

In the past decade, the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has gone from being the domain of computer engineers and coders to a widely recognized field brimming with potential and promise. However, although the industry has witnessed impressive growth fueled by the success of several cryptocurrencies and the…

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CoinSpice: US Treasury Sec: Bitcoin Could be Swiss Bank, Kraken Crypto Tax Law Harvest, Ripple in Brazil

Tuesday, 31 December 2019 19:45

TL;DR: Welcome to In Case You Missed It (ICYMI), a daily crypto news update. US Treasury Steven Mnuchin worries bitcoin is being used for laundering, but isn’t as worried about fiat. Kraken calls users to harvest tax losses. Ripple seeks to grow in Brazil. Korean tax services to…

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CryptoPotato: Ethereum’s Newest Hardfork, Muir Clacier, To Take Place On January 1st

Monday, 30 December 2019 10:53

The beginning of the new year will deliver a new hard fork for Ethereum, called Muir Glacier. Just a few weeks after the last one (Istanbul), the new fork should address the issues left from it and is supposed to happen on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Muir…

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CryptoPotato: Elquirex Exchange Set to Expand With New Cryptocurrencies And Loyalty Program In 2020

Monday, 30 December 2019 11:01

[PRESS RELEASE] Elquirex brings forward an around the clock cryptocurrency exchange service. The platform is user-centric and simple to use. It doesn’t require any registrations or personal information as the process is supposedly free of all this hassle. Elquirex allows users to quickly switch up between different…

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CryptoPotato: Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Back Above $130, Can 2019 Ends In Favor of The Bulls?

Monday, 30 December 2019 15:25

Summary Ethereum saw some brief stabilization this week after the cryptocurrency rebounded from $125 and broke above the resistance at $130. Against Bitcoin, ETH surged higher from the 0.017 BTC support as it trades at 0.018 BTC. Despite the recent price rebound, Ethereum has still lost a…

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Coinspeaker: Bitcoin Post-Holiday Consolidation Opens Up New Opportunities for Altcoins

Monday, 30 December 2019 16:04

CoinspeakerBitcoin Post-Holiday Consolidation Opens Up New Opportunities for AltcoinsAt current levels, Bitcoin price fell 46% from its annual maximum. As the year 2019 draws to a close in less than 48 hours, many experts have taken the bullish stance on pricing for the new year.Bitcoin Post-Holiday Consolidation…

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