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Why HODLing Is Hobbling Bitcoin's Prospects as a Common Currency

Bitcoin’s appeal as an investment could diminish its effectiveness as a currency, and alternative models should be tested, writes Michael Casey.

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Lithuania's Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance

Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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Billionaire Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin's Price Will Reach $10k in Less Than a Year

Ex-fund manager Michael Novogratz has said in an interview that he believes the value of a bitcoin will reach $10,000 in six to 10 months.

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No Fraud: Ex-JPMorgan Trader Masters Thinks Bitcoin Breakout Just Beginning

Danny Masters traded commodities at some of the top financial institutions, but now he's going toe-to-toe with them, betting big on bitcoin.

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Transparent ICOs? Blockchain Projects Prove Value with New Accounting Tech

Blockchain startup Balanc3 is launching a new accounting platform for ICOs, one aimed to give both issuers and investors more peace of mind.

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France Is Close to Issuing a Position on ICOs

France is moving toward formal rules around initial coin offerings, a senior regulator has said.

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Bitcoin Derivatives ETFs Withdraw Filings at SEC Request

Pushback from the SEC has derailed another effort to create a derivatives ETF tied to bitcoin, public records show.

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$34 Million: Australian Blockchain Startup Power Ledger Completes ICO

Power Ledger, a blockchain startup based in Australia, has raised $34 million in a token sale.

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Money on Mougayar? Business Blockchain Author Launches Crypto Fund

Author William Mougayar has launched a new cryptocurrency index fund that enables investors to buy exposure to a fund of handpicked assets.

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SEC Chair 'Optimistic' on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.

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