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Technology
HTC’s new phone allows users to run a Bitcoin full node
Taiwanese electronics company HTC announced that its new blockchain smartphone, the EXODUS 1s, will have the capability to host a Bitcoin full node. The…
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Altcoins post double-digit gains as bitcoin accelerates past $7,000
Altcoins across the board—including Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, EOS, and Binance Coin—are surging as Bitcoin makes its ascent past $7,000. Altcoins depreciate as bitcoin…
Regulation
SEC Commissioner implores the Agency to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce—the highest position in the agency second to the chairman—implored the Commission to provide regulatory clarity to the crypto industry. At…
Regulation
Congressman calls for a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency in the US
Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, called for members of Congress to join him in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans. The…
Regulation
FinCEN issues guidance on privacy coins, LocalBitcoins sellers, prediction markets, and other crypto businesses
US regulatory agency FinCEN released new guidance on whether certain crypto businesses are regulated as money services businesses. Those who qualify fall under the…
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EOS votes to burn $167 million in tokens in preparation for drastically reducing inflation
Over 34 million EOS worth $167 million was permanently removed from circulation. The move is part of an initiative to drastically lower the inflation…
Adoption
Facebook reverses ban on cryptocurrency ads
Facebook updated its advertising policy to once again allow cryptocurrency-related ads. Facebook announced in a blog post today that it will once again allow…
Merge
Casper proof-of-stake Ethereum live on the Prysm testnet
The next version of Ethereum, which uses Casper proof-of-stake, is live on the Prysm testnet. The public release marks another major step towards Ethereum…
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Cardano gains marketing momentum following internal restructuring
Cardano has operated with a relatively small marketing profile, especially in contrast to projects like TRON. Although some of the reasons may be ideological,…
Adoption
Brave browser gaining impressive traction on Android, on par with Chrome
Among mobile web browsers downloads, Brave has pushed its way into third, narrowly behind Google Chrome by Play Store rankings. Through a combination of…
Hacks
Bug on TRON could have allowed a single computer to crash the network
A high severity bug on the TRON network could have allowed an attacker with a single computer to crash the network, as first reported…
Adoption
Fidelity launching bitcoin trading “within a few weeks”
Fidelity Investments, the fifth-largest asset manager with $2.5 trillion in assets under management, will offer bitcoin trading for institutional clients “within a few weeks,”…