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Billionaire Marc Lasry Sees Bitcoin's Price Reaching $40,000

Billionaire investor and fund manager Marc Lasry said the price of bitcoin has the potential to reach $40,000.

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Pop Icon Peter Gabriel Has Invested in a Blockchain Startup

Legendary musician and former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel has invested in blockchain startup Provenance.

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Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat Than Ransomware, Says Report

Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.

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Baidu's Blockchain Photo App Launches With Its Own Token

Chinese internet search giant Baidu has created a proprietary token to power its new blockchain-based photo validating and sharing service. 

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South Korea Plans Tax Perks for Blockchain Startups

South Korea is planning to cut tax for companies developing nascent technologies such as blockchain as part of its push for innovation growth.

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Litecoin's Lee: Bank Deal Might Lead to New Crypto Services

Charlie Lee took to reddit Tuesday to clarify his and the Litecoin Foundation's roles in the new acquisition of nearly 10 percent of a German bank. 

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Coinbase Takes a Preliminary Step to List Security Tokens

The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.

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World's First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange Finally Opens to the Public

VCTRADE, the new crypto exchange built by financial giant SBI Holdings, is finally open to all Japanese residents after months of delays.

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US Government Backs Decentralized Energy Grid With $1 Million Grant

A blockchain-focused solar power startup based in Colorado has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year

The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.

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