Category: Altcoin News
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DASH Sent Three Million Transactions in a One-Day Stress Test
Cryptocurrency networks are mainly used to send financial transactions. The capacity at which such transfers can occur helps shape the future of individual projects. For…
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Ripple’s XRP Leapfrogs Past Ethereum Marketcap by More Than $1 Billion
All cryptocurrency and digital asset projects are ranked by market cap. Bitcoin remains the top dog despite a very bearish 2018. Behind Bitcoin, Ethereum is…
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Eight Arrested in Japan on Suspicion of Running Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Pyramid Scheme
Japan is the latest country to be hit with a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. This one spans across 44 prefectures in the country, involves approximately 6,000 victims…
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NYDIG Gets License to Operate Cryptocurrency Business in New York
The New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) has obtained regulatory approval for running cryptocurrency custody and trading operations in New York. NYDIG Gets BitLicense A…
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Home Crypto Miner Launched by Coinbase-Backed Start-Up at $799
Coinmine, a start-up backed by Coinbase has launched a trendy and power-friendly device for home mining of cryptocurrency at a price tag of $799. The…
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REcoin ICO Scammer Pleads Guilty in Court
The accused in the REcoin ICO scam admitted to committing the fraud and is likely to be sentenced under violation of securities laws. Accused Pleads…
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Cryptocurrency Miners in this U.S. County Could Soon be Facing Higher Electricity Bills
A county in the U.S. state of Washington is seeking to impose higher electricity rates for cryptocurrency miners. Cryptocurrency mining is a touchy subject, especially…
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UK Needs to Take Lead on Crypto to Stay Ahead of Curve, Says eToro’s Iqbal Gandham
The U.K. needs to take the lead in “fostering innovation” in the crypto space, according to the chair of CryptoUK, who suggested Bitcoin has the…
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Distributed Ledger Technology is an Option for Cross-border Payments According to Canada, UK and Singapore
Three international financial institutions are looking into the benefits of using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve cross-border payment processes. Traditional cross-border payments can be…
