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Launching a Website on the Bitcoin Cash Network Is Now a Reality

Launching a Website on the Bitcoin Cash Network Is Now a RealityOn September 29, Bitcoin Cash enthusiast Donald Mulders wrote an interesting post on the social media network Yours.org. The post detailed that he was attempting to host a website on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) chain using the Bitdb 2.0 application. Following the write-up, and with a little help from the BCH developer Unwriter and a […]

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September 30, 2018 0

BTC: 36% in Circulation Lost, 23% Held by Speculators, US Tax Authority Monitoring

BTC: 36% in Circulation Lost, 23% Held by Speculators, US Tax Authority MonitoringTwo research firms released compelling data on the state of Bitcoin Core (BTC). Chainalysis revealed 36% of BTC in circulation is lost, likely lost, or unmined. The percentage of BTC held by speculators is 22%, while investors accounted for a steady 30%. The United States government, and especially its Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reportedly account […]

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September 30, 2018 0

New POS Terminal by Pundix Allows Nigerians to Make Purchases in Bitcoin

New Pos Terminal by Pundix Allows Nigerians to Make Purchases in BitcoinIndonesian cryptocurrency and payments company Pundix has introduced a point of sale terminal at a shop in Nigeria, allowing people in the West African country to make purchases using cryptocurrency, including bitcoin. The move is seen as key to scaling up cryptocurrency adoption and development in Africa’s biggest bitcoin market. Also read: Payments Platform Wirex Launches […]

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September 29, 2018 0

Braiins OS Publishes Open Source Firmware for Mining Rigs

Braiins OS Publishes Open Source Firmware for Mining RigsThis week the software developers behind the mining operation Slush Pool have announced a new organization alongside releasing an open source operating system (OS) for cryptocurrency devices. The new offshoot company called Braiins has produced a Linux based system for bitcoin mining rigs and they plan to extend the OS to other digital currency software […]

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September 29, 2018 0

Free Crypto Trading App Robinhood Available in Alaska and Oklahoma

Free Crypto Trading App Robinhood Available in Alaska and Oklahoma“Alaska, thanks for bearing with us,” popular smartphone trading app Robinhood tweeted. “Trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, commission free.” Mere days after, it announced the same for Oklahoma. Residents of the two states can now trade bitcoin cash, dogecoin, ethereum, ethereum classic, and litecoin on its platform. Also read: Colombia Crypto Exchange Asks New President […]

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September 28, 2018 0

Bad Cryptocurrency Projects Have Squandered Millions of Dollars

Bad Cryptocurrency Projects Have Squandered Millions of DollarsCryptocurrency scams take many forms. But one thing they all share is the goal of enriching their founders at the expense of investors. If a crypto project is “investing” a large portion of its capital into lavish parties, PR stunts and marketing, there’s a strong chance that it’s a scam. Also read: Debit Card Issuer Bitnovo […]

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September 28, 2018 0

Colombia Crypto Exchange Asks New President for Banking Help

Colombia Crypto Exchange Asks New President for Banking HelpAlejandro Beltrán of Colombia’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Buda.com, effectively shuttered by banks in the country refusing to do business with it, has written an open letter to the nation’s new president in the hope of winning a reversal. Iván Duque Márquez was elected last month, and has been quoted as embracing new financial technology.  Also […]

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September 28, 2018 0

Debit Card Issuer Bitnovo Announces Bitcoin Cash Support

Bitnovo Announces Support for Bitcoin Cash, as Acceptance Continues to GrowBitnovo has launched support for bitcoin cash (BCH). Starting September 27, users of Bitcard will be able to replenish their cards or accounts with BCH. Payments will be supported also. Also read: Pesamill Africa Launches as Kenya’s Latest Exchange Offering P2P And Centralized Trading Users of Bitnovo Bitcard Can Now Use Bitcoin Cash For Top Up […]

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September 27, 2018 0

French Regulator Blacklists More Fraudulent Crypto Businesses

French Regulator Blacklists More Fraudulent Crypto BusinessesAMF, France’s financial regulator, has expanded its list of entities involved in fraudulent activities often related to cryptocurrency investments. The agency has added 21 new websites most of which have been luring French investors with offers to participate in token sales and digital assets trading. Also read: Russian Crypto Groups in Telegram Increase Membership Despite […]

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September 27, 2018 0