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BitDice – Not Gambling On Fairness

bitdiceBitDice is looking to “prove the fairness” in crypto-gambling as the Blockchain gambling platform differentiates itself from the competition who are being questioned about their own fairness in results. By diversifying their technology, and even opening themselves up to the use of fiat currencies, BitDice will meld the cryptocurrency betting world, which already makes up roughly five percent of the entire online gambling industry, with fiat gambling by alleviating fears of the “Black Box” phenomenon. Beyond a single technology Besides allowing the user to choose if they want to play with fiat currency or digital, BitDice is even offering players the

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BitDice is looking to “prove the fairness” in crypto-gambling as the Blockchain gambling platform differentiates itself from the competition who are being questioned about their own fairness in results.

By diversifying their technology, and even opening themselves up to the use of fiat currencies, BitDice will meld the cryptocurrency betting world, which already makes up roughly five percent of the entire online gambling industry, with fiat gambling by alleviating fears of the “Black Box” phenomenon.

Beyond a single technology

Besides allowing the user to choose if they want to play with fiat currency or digital, BitDice is even offering players the choice in technology. In other crypto-gambling platforms, the single technology is essentially a clone of a simple dice game that is run on the Ethereum network and its smart contracts – this comes with its limitations.

The Smart Contracts can be cumbersome, especially in a gambling environment, as the speed and transaction fees can infuriate and frustrate players.

Ethereum networks impose higher latency speed for validating wager results and on top of that comes a transaction fee a user must pay with each wager. By diversifying its technology, BitDice can run its games free of charge on the server with publicly observable and provably fair algorithms that include different types of cryptocurrencies and are capable of processing up to 20 wagers a client per second.

Providing absolute fairness

Of course, when gambling online, the biggest fear is that the games are rigged, and there is no fairness involved. This is especially an issue with crypto-gambling as the Random Number Generation (RNG) algorithm cannot be invoked within the Blockchain.

It leads to outsourcing to other parties, which in themselves, are also outsourcing, which clearly leaves plenty of gaps for tinkering with results. Each layer of data transmission can be intruded upon an affected to the benefit of the casino.

This is where BitDice has stepped up the game by successfully implemented the “provably fairness” concept that serves its purpose and eliminates risks of cheating without outreaching any third-party provider.

A client-seed, generated and known by the user, is linked with the server-seed to create an unhackable random outcome which can be verified immediately after the bet is made, but cannot be known in advance by any party.

Standing out from the crowd

Traditional casinos, of course, have their limitations, as do Smart Contract casinos, but BitDice has addressed many of these shortcomings in order to put themselves head and shoulders above the competition.

Yes1 – One should apply a top-skill technical expertise to understand and interpret the code of the smart-contract. Smart-contracts can be easily twisted without being noticed by an average user.

No2 – To accommodate high-roller players the funds shall be readily available and kept in hot wallets (online), which is a very insecure way of holding crypto assets. Last examples – Edgeless and Dao.Casino wallets were drained because of mistakes in the code.

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3 Common Myths About Cryptocurrencies

top bitcoin mythsThere are many myths about cryptocurrencies and they are driven as much by marketing and mythos as misinformation. With all the new crypto currencies entering the market and misinformation floating around, it can be hard to understand how they work. Here are three common myths about cryptocurrencies and the truth about them. Buying Cryptocurrencies is Gambling Cryptocurrencies, when bought for use, are simply a currency exchange. When you buy it hoping to get rich on it skyrocketing in value, you’re gambling just like someone using binary options as a way to put a thin veneer of legitimacy on what is otherwise

top bitcoin myths

There are many myths about cryptocurrencies and they are driven as much by marketing and mythos as misinformation. With all the new crypto currencies entering the market and misinformation floating around, it can be hard to understand how they work. Here are three common myths about cryptocurrencies and the truth about them.

Buying Cryptocurrencies is Gambling

Cryptocurrencies, when bought for use, are simply a currency exchange. When you buy it hoping to get rich on it skyrocketing in value, you’re gambling just like someone using binary options as a way to put a thin veneer of legitimacy on what is otherwise online gambling.

Integrating Cryptocurrencies on Your Site Will Boost Sales

There are some instances where cryptocurrencies might help your sales, but the effect will be minor in most cases.

However, cryptocurrencies can enable international trade with people who may not be able to secure your currency for online purchases, such as selling something to someone in Venezuela or transferring money to them that would otherwise be intercepted and a large cut taken by the state. Some colleges even accept cryptocurrencies in payment for an online MLIS degree or similar.

This is why Bitcoin has been advertising itself as an alternative to traditional remittances in response to President Trump’s proposal to slap a large fee/tax on all financial transfers to Mexico. However, this doesn’t help the average website do more business unless you’re in the financial transfer business. Those working on an online MLIS program should learn about how public policy affects the value of currencies and trade to better understand the degree to which cryptocurrencies are influenced by them and in response to them.

Cryptocurrencies Must Have Intrinsic Value to Have Value

When salt, cacao beans, or grain were used as currency, they had an intrinsic value. If you didn’t trade it to someone else, you retained the option to store it or consume it yourself. Gold and silver had an ornamental value that gave them an intrinsic value beyond their use as a medium of exchange. Paper money was the first case of currency having no intrinsic value except the trust others invested in it.

Cryptocurrencies build on that same concept while reducing the risk that the value will go down because a national government will print too much paper money, devalue the currency through a single shift in the official exchange rate, or demand a “haircut” of everyone’s bank accounts to reduce what is in circulation while generating a one-time influx of state revenue. In this regard, cryptocurrencies are as reliant on trust as paper money to be used as a medium of exchange but fueled by mistrust in national governments.

Conclusion

Cryptocurrencies do not have an intrinsic value and while they are reliant on computers and servers for creation and tracking, humans are required to give them value. Putting cryptocurrencies on your website does not mean you’re doing anything illegal but it won’t help most websites increase sales unless you’re delisted by some other payment systems. Cryptocurrencies are not gambling unless you’re buying, selling and trading them in a misbegotten get-rich-quick scheme. For more Bitcoin myths check out our top Bitcoin myths article.

CBOE plans to launch bitcoin futures, announces agreement with Winklevoss brothers’ digital currency exchange – CNBC


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CBOE Holdings and Gemini Trust announced an agreement Tuesday for subsidiary CBOE and its affiliates to use Gemini’s bitcoin market data to create bitcoin trading products. CBOE plans to offer cash-settled bitcoin futures as early as the fourth quarter
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CBOE plans to launch bitcoin futures, announces agreement with Winklevoss brothers' digital currency exchange
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CBOE Holdings and Gemini Trust announced an agreement Tuesday for subsidiary CBOE and its affiliates to use Gemini's bitcoin market data to create bitcoin trading products. CBOE plans to offer cash-settled bitcoin futures as early as the fourth quarter ...
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Post-Fork Markets Await Enabling of BCH Deposits – Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Analysis: Post-Fork Markets Await Enabling of BCH DepositsBitcoin MagazineAs expected, the events leading up to the BTC hardfork were dramatic. Before splitting off with its hardfork counterpart (Bitcoin Cash), BTC-USD saw…


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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Post-Fork Markets Await Enabling of BCH Deposits

Bitcoin Price Analysis

As expected, the events leading up to the BTC hardfork were dramatic. Before splitting off with its hardfork counterpart (Bitcoin Cash), BTC-USD saw drastic swings in price with wildly different market values, depending on the exchange. While some exchanges saw new all-time highs being achieved (Kraken BTC-USD), others began to see discounts in their BTC-USD values. At points, there were even $100+ premiums between Kraken and Bitfinex.

At time of this article, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) markets on most major exchanges have existed in a bubble as BCH deposits and withdrawals have been halted. There are many theories regarding the isolation of exchanges and their corresponding BCH-USD markets’ effects on the BTC-USD markets. Given this bit of information, one can assume that the dramatic rise in BCH market cap is unreliable at the moment. There is a large portion of the Bitcoin community that is unable to sell its forked BCH and is currently sidelined. As such, this analysis will only take a look at BTC-USD price trend and what we can expect there.


Want to learn how to claim your BCH? Find out here.


Looking at the macro trend of the BTC-USD market, we can see that a previous test of the 23% Fibonacci Retracement values was strongly tested and subsequently rejected in the days leading up to the hardfork:

Figure_1_Macro_Fibs.JPGFigure 1: BTC-USD, 12HR Candles, Bitfinex, Macro Fibonacci Retracement Lines

The $2500 values have proven to be a formidable foe for those looking to the short the market, and last week was no exception. To date, $2500 values have built a strong level of support over the past couple months and will continue to be a strongly contested price range.

The activity following the hardfork was completely expected by many. Without going into too much detail, the hardfork of BTC-USD can be thought of as a fracturing of its market cap — essentially, an instant reduction of BTC-USD value:

Figure_2_micro_fibs.JPGFigure 2: BTC-USD, 15Min Candles, Bitfinex, Price Drop Post-hardfork

At the moment, since BCH-USD has yet to be opened to those without coins on the major exchanges, the actual effects of the hardfork have yet to be felt (as mentioned before, the bulk of the BCH holders are currently sidelined without major outlets to sell their coins). The current prices are reflective of speculators anticipating a drop in value upon the opening of the BCH deposits and withdrawals. To date, the price activity has followed the Fibonacci Retracement values very closely. Multiple tests of the 50% retracement values were attempted before ultimately dropping down to the lower values. At the time of this article, the BTC-USD markets are attempting to test the 23% Fibonacci Retracement values.

Given the fact that BCH has yet to really sink its fingers into the BTC-USD markets, one would expect to see a test of new lows within this current bear run. With each test of the Fibonacci lines there is a swell in volume. A test of the lower boundaries of the bear run will be no exception.

It’s never easy to confidently write price projections with so much uncertainty in the markets. In an attempt to remain objective in my writing, I will just say this: Volatility is to be expected as BCH and BTC attempt to set their place in the market.

In general, when looking for reliable trends, it is almost always advisable to watch the volume trend as it correlates to price movement. When the price is erratic and appears to operating irrationally, check the volume. If there is no volume to substantiate a move, more often than not the move will be short lived. Volume establishes support and it reaffirms resistance lines. Volume also is a great indicator of market momentum and direction. When trading BTC in the coming days, volume will be your best friend.

Summary:

  1. BTC-USD showed strong support at the $2500 values in the days leading up to the hardfork.

  2. To date, the effects of the hardfork have yet to be realized because BCH deposits and withdrawals from most major exchanges haven’t be enabled.

  3. Once BCH deposits are enabled, expect high volatility on the BTC-USD markets as both coins (BTC and BCH) compete for their market cap share.

Trading and investing in digital assets like bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether is highly speculative and comes with many risks. This analysis is for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice. Statements and financial information on Bitcoin Magazine and BTC Media related sites do not necessarily reflect the opinion of BTC Media and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation to buy, sell or hold. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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Bitcoin Price Analysis

As expected, the events leading up to the BTC hardfork were dramatic. Before splitting off with its hardfork counterpart (Bitcoin Cash), BTC-USD saw drastic swings in price with wildly different market values, depending on the exchange. While some exchanges saw new all-time highs being achieved (Kraken BTC-USD), others began to see discounts in their BTC-USD values. At points, there were even $100+ premiums between Kraken and Bitfinex.

At time of this article, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) markets on most major exchanges have existed in a bubble as BCH deposits and withdrawals have been halted. There are many theories regarding the isolation of exchanges and their corresponding BCH-USD markets’ effects on the BTC-USD markets. Given this bit of information, one can assume that the dramatic rise in BCH market cap is unreliable at the moment. There is a large portion of the Bitcoin community that is unable to sell its forked BCH and is currently sidelined. As such, this analysis will only take a look at BTC-USD price trend and what we can expect there.


Want to learn how to claim your BCH? Find out here.


Looking at the macro trend of the BTC-USD market, we can see that a previous test of the 23% Fibonacci Retracement values was strongly tested and subsequently rejected in the days leading up to the hardfork:

Figure_1_Macro_Fibs.JPGFigure 1: BTC-USD, 12HR Candles, Bitfinex, Macro Fibonacci Retracement Lines

The $2500 values have proven to be a formidable foe for those looking to the short the market, and last week was no exception. To date, $2500 values have built a strong level of support over the past couple months and will continue to be a strongly contested price range.

The activity following the hardfork was completely expected by many. Without going into too much detail, the hardfork of BTC-USD can be thought of as a fracturing of its market cap — essentially, an instant reduction of BTC-USD value:

Figure_2_micro_fibs.JPGFigure 2: BTC-USD, 15Min Candles, Bitfinex, Price Drop Post-hardfork

At the moment, since BCH-USD has yet to be opened to those without coins on the major exchanges, the actual effects of the hardfork have yet to be felt (as mentioned before, the bulk of the BCH holders are currently sidelined without major outlets to sell their coins). The current prices are reflective of speculators anticipating a drop in value upon the opening of the BCH deposits and withdrawals. To date, the price activity has followed the Fibonacci Retracement values very closely. Multiple tests of the 50% retracement values were attempted before ultimately dropping down to the lower values. At the time of this article, the BTC-USD markets are attempting to test the 23% Fibonacci Retracement values.

Given the fact that BCH has yet to really sink its fingers into the BTC-USD markets, one would expect to see a test of new lows within this current bear run. With each test of the Fibonacci lines there is a swell in volume. A test of the lower boundaries of the bear run will be no exception.

It’s never easy to confidently write price projections with so much uncertainty in the markets. In an attempt to remain objective in my writing, I will just say this: Volatility is to be expected as BCH and BTC attempt to set their place in the market.

In general, when looking for reliable trends, it is almost always advisable to watch the volume trend as it correlates to price movement. When the price is erratic and appears to operating irrationally, check the volume. If there is no volume to substantiate a move, more often than not the move will be short lived. Volume establishes support and it reaffirms resistance lines. Volume also is a great indicator of market momentum and direction. When trading BTC in the coming days, volume will be your best friend.

Summary:

  1. BTC-USD showed strong support at the $2500 values in the days leading up to the hardfork.

  2. To date, the effects of the hardfork have yet to be realized because BCH deposits and withdrawals from most major exchanges haven’t be enabled.

  3. Once BCH deposits are enabled, expect high volatility on the BTC-USD markets as both coins (BTC and BCH) compete for their market cap share.

Trading and investing in digital assets like bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether is highly speculative and comes with many risks. This analysis is for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice. Statements and financial information on Bitcoin Magazine and BTC Media related sites do not necessarily reflect the opinion of BTC Media and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation to buy, sell or hold. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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“Cloud with Me” Announces Cloud Token ICO, as It Works on Decentralized Cloud Solutions

The internet, which started as an internal network of the defense sector has grown into one of the basic necessities of today’s life. As the revolutionary technology of yesteryears continued to progress, it gave rise to cloud computing. However, cloud computing has a lot of room for improvement, especially when it comes to the centralized … Continue reading “Cloud with Me” Announces Cloud Token ICO, as It Works on Decentralized Cloud Solutions

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WTF is bitcoin cash and is it worth anything? – TechCrunch


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For practical matters, all this really means is that everyone who owned bitcoin before the fork now has an identical amount of bitcoin cash that is recorded in bitcoin cash’s forked blockchain. But it’s not exactly this easy. If you control your own
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The bitcoin split gave some investors free money — here’s why not everyone got paid – Business Insider


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The bitcoin split gave some investors free money — here’s why not everyone got paid
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Investors who were holding their bitcoin on an exchange that backed bitcoin cash before the split, or in a wallet, saw their holdings double. But that’s wasn’t the case for everyone. Some big name exchanges, such as Coinbase, which serves nearly 9

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The bitcoin split gave some investors free money — here's why not everyone got paid
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Investors who were holding their bitcoin on an exchange that backed bitcoin cash before the split, or in a wallet, saw their holdings double. But that's wasn't the case for everyone. Some big name exchanges, such as Coinbase, which serves nearly 9 ...

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Bitstamp’s Position Changes — Will Distribute Bitcoin Cash to Customers

Bitstamp's Position Changes Will Distribute Bitcoin Cash to CustomersThe European Union based bitcoin marketplace, Bitstamp, has announced customers who left BTC on their exchange before the fork will receive Bitcoin Cash in the near future. Also read: Indian Government May Take Immediate Steps to Stop Bitcoin Use  Bitstamp: BCH Balances Will Be Made Available to Our Customers as Soon as It Is Safe August […]

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Bitstamp's Position Changes Will Distribute Bitcoin Cash to Customers

The European Union based bitcoin marketplace, Bitstamp, has announced customers who left BTC on their exchange before the fork will receive Bitcoin Cash in the near future.

Also read: Indian Government May Take Immediate Steps to Stop Bitcoin Use 

Bitstamp: BCH Balances Will Be Made Available to Our Customers as Soon as It Is Safe

Bitstamp's Position Changes Will Distribute Bitcoin Cash to CustomersAugust 2nd has been an interesting day in the world of cryptocurrency as many exchanges came back online and the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain continues to slowly chug forward. Many trading platforms had given their customers contingency plan notices on how they would go forward with the BCH chain and associated token. A good majority of exchanges explained they would support and list the currency, while some had decided not to. Customers doing business with the latter were asked to remove their BTC by July 31 if they wanted to obtain the BCH token. This included big cryptocurrency trading platforms such as Coinbase, Bitstamp and a few others.

Now Bitstamp seems to have changed its position towards the BCH token. The exchange recorded all the balances left on the exchange before the fork and plans to distribute the funds as soon as it can.

“For those of our customers who chose to leave their BTC on our platform at the time of the fork, we recorded their BCH balances for the timestamp of the last common block (block 478558),” explains Bitstamp’s most recent update. “These BCH balances will be made available to our customers as soon as it is safe to do so. If and when the Bitcoin Cash system has been thoroughly tested and is sufficiently stable, we will then consider listing BCH.”

However, a series of technical, safety and regulatory requirements need to be met in order for this to occur, and it is still too early in the day to make realistic predictions about the timeframes involved.

Bitstamp Believes the Company Took the ‘Best Course of Action’

Bitstamp's Position Changes Will Distribute Bitcoin Cash to CustomersThe announcement follows shortly after new developments around the bitcoin trading platform Coinbase, which might be dealing with some possible legal scrutiny. According to the financial publication Fortune some customers may take the San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange to court over the company’s stance on BCH distribution. Furthermore, a new website has been created for those looking to join a class action lawsuit against Coinbase.

Bitstamp is currently the only exchange so far that is changing its tune towards BCH distribution. The popular European exchange believes it was “clearly the best course of action to take to ensure the continued stability and security of our platform.” Bitstamp says the safety of customer funds comes before anything and the fork could have caused temporary network disruption. The trading platform’s customers will likely be pleased that the exchange has changed its mind and will distribute the BCH tokens soon.

What do you think about Bitstamp’s decision to distribute BCH to customers who left funds on the exchange? Let us know what you think in the comments below.


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Bitcoin Exchange Had Too Many Bitcoins – Bloomberg


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Coinbase Customers Could Instigate Class Action Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Cash

Bitcoin CashThe bitcoin hard fork went off without a hitch, creating bitcoin’s new alter ego, bitcoin cash. Immediately following yesterday’s fork, individuals who protected their private keys gained access to bitcoin cash. However, those who stored their coins on an exchange, left that decision to the exchange. This caused tensions to flare between Coinbase and their […]

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Bitcoin Cash

The bitcoin hard fork went off without a hitch, creating bitcoin’s new alter ego, bitcoin cash. Immediately following yesterday’s fork, individuals who protected their private keys gained access to bitcoin cash. However, those who stored their coins on an exchange, left that decision to the exchange. This caused tensions to flare between Coinbase and their customers. They are now angrily requesting their share of bitcoin cash from the company. 

Also read: Panel Recommends Indian Government Take Immediate Steps to Stop Bitcoin Use

Prior to yesterday’s chain split, several exchanges publicly stated they would not be providing support for bitcoin cash. Coinbase was one of these exchanges. They provided a FAQ answer page before the split got under way. In regards to bitcoin cash, they said:

Coinbase will not support the BCC blockchain or digital currency. Any bitcoin within customers’ accounts will remain accessible on the main blockchain only. If you wish to have access to both BTC and BCC, please be sure to send your BTC off the platform by July 31.

After the split occurred, everyone who had moved their funds off of Coinbase and maintained their private keys, got awarded with an amount of bitcoin cash equivalent to their bitcoin legacy holdings.

Coinbase Customers Could Instigate Class Action Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Cash

Coinbase Customers Believe They are Entitled to Bitcoin Cash

Even though Coinbase said they will not support bitcoin cash, their customers still believe they are entitled to it. They have been posting angry and accusatory messages on Coinbase forums.

One legal scholar, Tim Wu, pointed out that Coinbase could be in serious legal trouble if they do not hand over the bitcoin cash. He tweeted, “In my opinion, @coinbase is courting serious, maybe ruinous legal trouble if it doesn’t give its users the full value of the Bitcoin fork.” He also analogized the situation to a brokerage firm not giving stock splits to their customers.

Wu believes that even Coinbase’s terms of service agreement will not save them. He implies they are obligated to do the right thing and hand over the bitcoin cash.

Coinbase Customers Legal Website Portal

There is even a website already set up for Coinbase customers to organize. It is the Coinbase Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit Portal. The site was apparently created to bring Coinbase customers together and initiate the start of legal proceedings. The site reads:

Coinbase Customers Could Instigate Class Action Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Cash

“Our ultimate aim is work with Coinbase, Inc to help them understand the user community’s concerns and take the correct and appropriate action of allowing users to trade or withdraw the Bitcoin Cash tokens that rightfully belong to them following the 8/1/2017 Bitcoin hard fork. However, Coinbase needs to understand that the community is ready and willing to pursue legal action if their BCH tokens continue to be withheld by Coinbase Inc, resulting in tangible and significant financial loss.”

Needless to say, Coinbase will have ample pressure applied to them regarding the bitcoin cash debacle, which could escalate into a burdensome and pricey legal affair.

Ethereum Split; Coinbase Has Not Commented on the Situation

Still, Coinbase may give into the pressure. This kind of situation has happened before. When Ethereum split last year into Ethereum Classic, Coinbase decided to give their customer base access to the currency. It took some time, though. A similar scenario could play out and Coinbase could finally hand over the bitcoin cash. At this time, however, it does not appear Coinbase has remarked on the situation.

Do you think Coinbase with capitulate with demands for bitcoin cash from their customers? Will a class action lawsuit take place? Let us know in the comments section below.


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Could SegWit2x Lead to Three Different Bitcoins?

Questions remain as to whether parties to the New York Agreement will implement the block size increase. Failure to do so could cause another chain split

Questions remain as to whether parties to the New York Agreement will implement the block size increase. Failure to do so could cause another chain split

Transmission- A Worldwide Electronic Transfer System Gets Ready for its ICO & Pre-ICO

Transmission, a global, electronic multi-currency transfer platform, is all set to bring revolutionary changes in conventional currency transfers and conversions industry. The inclusion of cryptocurrency to the platform’s ecosystem now allows network users to transfer or exchange cryptocurrencies at a direct current exchange rate. For instance, if a user needs to send ETH from the … Continue reading Transmission- A Worldwide Electronic Transfer System Gets Ready for its ICO & Pre-ICO

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Transmission, a global, electronic multi-currency transfer platform, is all set to bring revolutionary changes in conventional currency transfers and conversions industry. The inclusion of cryptocurrency to the platform’s ecosystem now allows network users to transfer or exchange cryptocurrencies at a direct current exchange rate. For instance, if a user needs to send ETH from the … Continue reading Transmission- A Worldwide Electronic Transfer System Gets Ready for its ICO & Pre-ICO

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