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Stable Times at Circle: A Crypto Startup Counted Out Is Riding High

CoinDesk profiles Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of the Goldman Sachs-backed crypto startup Circle that had a banner year in 2018.

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The FUD Stompers: Like It or Not, XRP Army Is Winning Crypto's Hashtag War

The XRP Army is hands-down crypto's most vocal community. Who are they?

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Stablecoin Issuer Promises Full Audits of Euro-Backed Crypto Token

The engagement of BDO Malta aims to dispel any doubts that EURS stablecoins are backed one-to-one by euros.

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Tether Says Customers Can Once Again Deposit and Redeem Fiat

Tether is again offering fiat redemption of its stablecoin USDT. Meanwhile, Bitfinex is now offering tether trading pairs with USD and EUR.

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Ripple Is Making It Easier for Customers to Integrate XRP. So Far, They Aren't

Ripple's new version of xCurrent offers easier integration with xRapid, the product that leverages XRP. But so far, clients aren't taking the plunge.

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Free Software Messiah Richard Stallman: We Can Do Better Than Bitcoin

Richard Stallman, founder of the free software movement, is building a privacy-focused cryptographic payments system, but says it's not a cryptocurrency.

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Bitfinex's Parent Company Has a New Offshore Services Provider

iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex, has parted ways with its old offshore services provider for a new firm.

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Coinbase-Backed 'Gods Unchained' Releases Gameplay Trailer

The makers of the ethereum-based fantasy card game released a new video, giving players a feel for what to expect.

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For Bitfinex Users, Dollar Withdrawals Are Now a Weeks-Long Struggle

Three weeks after being assured everything was running smoothly, some customers at Bitfinex are wondering why they still can't get their money out.

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US Elections Push Augur's Total Ether Bets Over $2 Million

Betting on elections to the U.S. House has brought over $700,000 onto the platform, pushing the midterms market into the top spot.

U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. (lazyllama/Shutterstock)