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Bitcoin Developers Must Do What Investors Want, Long-Term or Short

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There are snotty people who claim to be long-term thinkers and want me to treat their plans seriously. The problem with long-term thinkers is that there is an ambiguity between them and people who are living in a fantasy. For you cannot plan beyond your ability to survive, and no one really knows how long … Read more

JP Morgans Jamie Dimon Regrets his ”Bitcoin Is a Fraud” Statement

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Jamie Dimon, chair of JP Morgan Chase, was once again asked about his thoughts on bitcoin. In a wide-ranging interview on FOX Business, Mr. Dimon was given a few of his notable quotes back to him, and asked to assess his present feelings. It appears he’s softened a little on the the world’s most popular … Read more

Hong Kong Hacker Arrested in Blackmail for Bitcoin Case

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A suspect in a case involving hacking, blackmailing and Bitcoin has been arrested in Hong Kong. A 30-year-old computer technician has been taken in custody in connection with cyberattacks against two travel agencies. The man risks years of imprisonment. Personal data of customers was held for ransom. Tour operators were asked to pay 1 Bitcoin … Read more

Two More Bitcoin ETF Proposals Withdrawn

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly informed two bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) aspirants their cryptocurrency products lack enough liquidity and are problematic in discovering valuation. Also read: Bitcoin Turns 9 Years Old Two Firms Withdraw Bitcoin ETF Proposals from SEC Wall Street’s main regulatory body, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), sent … Read more

Fantasy Market Porn Coin CEO Ghosts, ICO Folds, Investors Lose

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Fantasy Market’s website alerted investors to the bad news: its porn token CEO has vanished, and along with him potential millions in recent gains, leaving investors holding the bag. As the cryptocurrency market nears trillion dollar capitalization, enthusiasts can be sure more scams are around the corner. Also read: Bitcoin’s 9th Birthday Porn Coin CEO … Read more

South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on Curbing Crypto Trading

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The South Korean government has called for financial regulators and central bankers of 23 other countries as well as 12 organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, to collaborate on curbing cryptocurrency trading. Also read: Russian Regulators Draft Law to Restrict Crypto Mining, Payments, and Token Sales Other Regulators Urged to Take Action … Read more

Iranian Banker Calls for Cryptocurrency Acceptance

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An official at Iran’s biggest bank called for bankers to use digital currencies themselves and design a domestic digital currency.  Also Read: Iranian Bitcoin Adoption Surges Amid Political Protests and Censorship Digital Currencies Shaping the Future of Banking Masoud Khatouni, the deputy for information technology and communications network at Bank Melli Iran (BMI), has come out … Read more