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Ledger to Suspend Support for Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

If you have been following the news as regards the current status of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and its consensus, it should be clear by now that the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community is yet to reach a conclusion on which fork they will be implementing uniformly across the network. It is as a result of this…
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For 18 Days, More than 30 Retail Stores in Singapore Will Accept Cryptocurrencies

To mark the 10th year anniversary of cryptocurrency as we know it, Bizkey has launched ‘Token Day’ in Singapore. The event is expected to end by 18th of this month. Token Day The token day will see about 30 different retail stores located in the Chinatown area of the country collecting cryptocurrencies as a means…
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MetaMask mobile app

MetaMask has Launched a Mobile App Version

The widely used Ethereum and ERC20 token standard wallet, MetaMask has unveiled a mobile app version. The mobile app was unveiled at the DevCon event. MetaMask enables the transfer of ETH and tokens launched on top of the Ethereum blockchain network. MetaMask MetaMask is a highly secured ERC20/ETH token wallet which enables the transfer of…
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Iran nationally backed Cryptocurrency

After Venezuela, Another U.S Sanctioned Country is Set to Have it’s National Cryptocurrency

Iran— one of the few countries currently under the Donald Trump-led U.S Government economic sanction has made it known through its Civil Defense Organisation, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali, that it will likely launch its own nationally backed Cryptocurrency. Iran After the US Sanction Since Iran got sanctioned by the U.S government it has become increasingly…
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Gold-backed Digital Token

BitGo Announced Support for Digix’s Gold-backed Digital Token, DGX

BitGo, a provider of Industry-leading multi-sig security, full custody Bitcoin and multi-user access controls, recently announced that it has added support for Digix’s gold-backed digital token, DGX. DGX Token Based on the description of the token from Digix’s official website. The token is backed by 99.99 percent gold cast bars from London Bullion Market Association-approved…
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Experts Have Warned the UK Government Against “Bad” Cryptocurrency Regulation

It has been reported that countries which are expected to lead the movement, when it comes to crypto regulations, such as the U.K are still dragging their feet. Even with that, all indicators from the UK authorities are pointing towards a not so flexible regulation when the time comes. As a result of this, British…
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A Microsoft Excel Plugin for Sending and Receiving Bitcoin has been Developed

A recent report has it that a new Microsoft Excel plugin which makes it possible for Excel users to send and receive bitcoin has been developed. Based on a tweet from the Bitcoin Advisory’s founder, Pierre Rochard, the plunging was developed by him and he is looking to have it ready for use before the…
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Sweden’s Central Bank about to release its National Digital Currency

The government of Sweden has made its intention of launching a nationally backed digital currency public. The Swedish government through the central bank of the country—Riksbank is planning to replace the FIAT currencies currently in circulation with a digital currency known as — e-koran. Reasons Behind the development of the e-Koran Riksbank has described the…
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Accepting Payment in Bitcoin by Merchants is now Legal in China

Based on a recent court ruling which classified Bitcoin as a property, merchant operational within the Chinese borders can accept payments in bitcoins and still not break any of the country’s legal guidelines. Arbitration Court Verdict The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration has officially classified bitcoin as a property. As a result of this classification…
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Crypto Market Overview for September 2018

The month of September for the crypto industry can be described as a mildly positive one. The positivity experienced during the month steams from preexisting project upgrades, IPO, new innovations, new regulations, and policies. Comparing this to the overall market trend, it could easily be said that the market condition is a tumultuous one. In…
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