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China cracks down on cryptocurrency ICOs, while regulators across the globe issue warnings

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and six other government departments and ministries related to the Chinese economy, recently announced that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are now illegal in the country.

Referring to them as “illegal financial crimes,” the country’s central bank blames ICOs for “disrupting the financial markets” and calls for their immediate nullification.

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and six other government departments and ministries related to the Chinese economy, recently announced that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are now illegal in the country.

Referring to them as “illegal financial crimes,” the country’s central bank blames ICOs for “disrupting the financial markets” and calls for their immediate nullification.

Tether Really Isn’t a Scam, Company Promises

Controversy surrounds the digital currency Tether, with many accusing the Tether company of operating a fractional reserve; company responds

Controversy surrounds the digital currency Tether, with many accusing the Tether company of operating a fractional reserve; company responds

This is the First Real Estate Development to Accept Bitcoin as Payment – Fortune


Fortune

This is the First Real Estate Development to Accept Bitcoin as Payment
Fortune
The company said the 2.4 million-square-foot (22.3-hectare) property venture called Aston Plaza and Residences, consisting of two residential towers and a shopping mall, will be the first major real estate development that will accept bitcoin as payment.
Real estate project in Dubai to be the ‘first major development where you can purchase in bitcoinCNBC
Bitcoin Meets Mainstream Property In $330 Mln BitPay Dubai DealCoinTelegraph
Bitcoin Price Analysis – China rocks marketsBrave New Coin
Telegraph.co.uk –Business Insider –CoinJournal (blog)
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Fortune

This is the First Real Estate Development to Accept Bitcoin as Payment
Fortune
The company said the 2.4 million-square-foot (22.3-hectare) property venture called Aston Plaza and Residences, consisting of two residential towers and a shopping mall, will be the first major real estate development that will accept bitcoin as payment.
Real estate project in Dubai to be the 'first major development where you can purchase in bitcoin'CNBC
Bitcoin Meets Mainstream Property In $330 Mln BitPay Dubai DealCoinTelegraph
Bitcoin Price Analysis - China rocks marketsBrave New Coin
Telegraph.co.uk -Business Insider -CoinJournal (blog)
all 38 news articles »

Atlant ICO: World’s Real Estate Blockchain Platform

It is a dream of many people to own property, but in today’s day and age of extremely expensive properties and tough markets, many will not. Until ATLANT came around, that is. The team at ATLANT is building a blockchain-based real estate platform, which looks to change the world of real estate and deal with … Continue reading Atlant ICO: World’s Real Estate Blockchain Platform

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It is a dream of many people to own property, but in today’s day and age of extremely expensive properties and tough markets, many will not. Until ATLANT came around, that is. The team at ATLANT is building a blockchain-based real estate platform, which looks to change the world of real estate and deal with … Continue reading Atlant ICO: World’s Real Estate Blockchain Platform

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EventChain ICO – Decentralizing Event Ticketing Using Blockchain

Ticketing to get streamlined with Eventchain Have you ever tried to buy concert tickets, only to find them all sold out or exorbitantly priced? You’re not alone. Transparency in event ticketing has been a major issue for a while, with several artists attempting to fight ticket service providers unsuccessfully. There are frequent instances where event-goers … Continue reading EventChain ICO – Decentralizing Event Ticketing Using Blockchain

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Ticketing to get streamlined with Eventchain Have you ever tried to buy concert tickets, only to find them all sold out or exorbitantly priced? You’re not alone. Transparency in event ticketing has been a major issue for a while, with several artists attempting to fight ticket service providers unsuccessfully. There are frequent instances where event-goers … Continue reading EventChain ICO – Decentralizing Event Ticketing Using Blockchain

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SimpleFX Expands Its Cryptocurrencies Offering!

SimpleFX, the leading online trading service provider has announced the expansion of its services. The platform has added two new cryptocurrency pairs alongside its existing trading options including Forex CFDs on Bitcoin, Litecoin, indices, precious metals, and energy. The two-new cryptocurrency CFDs included into the platform; XRPUSD (Ripple vs US Dollar) ETCUSD (Ethereum Classic vs … Continue reading SimpleFX Expands Its Cryptocurrencies Offering!

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SimpleFX, the leading online trading service provider has announced the expansion of its services. The platform has added two new cryptocurrency pairs alongside its existing trading options including Forex CFDs on Bitcoin, Litecoin, indices, precious metals, and energy. The two-new cryptocurrency CFDs included into the platform; XRPUSD (Ripple vs US Dollar) ETCUSD (Ethereum Classic vs … Continue reading SimpleFX Expands Its Cryptocurrencies Offering!

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Real estate project in Dubai to be the ‘first major development where you can purchase in bitcoin’ – CNBC


CNBC

Real estate project in Dubai to be the ‘first major development where you can purchase in bitcoin
CNBC
A 250 million pound ($325 million) luxury development has been launched in Dubai — and the people behind it don’t mind if you pay in bitcoin. Announced Wednesday by British entrepreneurs Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman, Aston Plaza and …
Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her billionaire boyfriend are selling luxury Dubai flats pitched at Bitcoin Business Insider
Bra tycoon Michelle Mone selling £192m of Dubai apartments in bitcoinTelegraph.co.uk
Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin CondosCoinDesk
CoinJournal (blog) –Reuters –Bitcoin News (press release)
all 21 news articles »

CNBC

Real estate project in Dubai to be the 'first major development where you can purchase in bitcoin'
CNBC
A 250 million pound ($325 million) luxury development has been launched in Dubai — and the people behind it don't mind if you pay in bitcoin. Announced Wednesday by British entrepreneurs Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman, Aston Plaza and ...
Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her billionaire boyfriend are selling luxury Dubai flats pitched at Bitcoin ...Business Insider
Bra tycoon Michelle Mone selling £192m of Dubai apartments in bitcoinTelegraph.co.uk
Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin CondosCoinDesk
CoinJournal (blog) -Reuters -Bitcoin News (press release)
all 21 news articles »

Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her billionaire boyfriend are selling luxury Dubai flats pitched at Bitcoin … – Business Insider


Business Insider

Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her billionaire boyfriend are selling luxury Dubai flats pitched at Bitcoin
Business Insider
LONDON — Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her partner Doug Barrowman today launched a £250 million property development in Dubai which will see hundreds of luxury apartments offered for sale in Bitcoin. They say the project is pitched at investors …
Business Icons Launch £250 Million Bitcoin-Priced Dubai Property VentureCoinJournal (blog)
Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin CondosCoinDesk
Isle of Man firm to launch 250 million-pound Dubai property priced in bitcoinOne America News Network (press release)
City A.M.
all 16 news articles »

Business Insider

Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her billionaire boyfriend are selling luxury Dubai flats pitched at Bitcoin ...
Business Insider
LONDON — Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and her partner Doug Barrowman today launched a £250 million property development in Dubai which will see hundreds of luxury apartments offered for sale in Bitcoin. They say the project is pitched at investors ...
Business Icons Launch £250 Million Bitcoin-Priced Dubai Property VentureCoinJournal (blog)
Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin CondosCoinDesk
Isle of Man firm to launch 250 million-pound Dubai property priced in bitcoinOne America News Network (press release)
City A.M.
all 16 news articles »

Sequoia and IDG to Invest $50 Mln in Bitmain

Bitmain Technologies welcomed another milestone this year, receiving investments worth $50 mln from Sequoia and IDG.

Bitmain Technologies welcomed another milestone this year, receiving investments worth $50 mln from Sequoia and IDG.

Kinguin to Offer Decentralized Game-Trading Platform Built on Blockchain Technology

Kinguin aims to build a platform that will create greater transparency and increase security from fraudulent transactions. Gamers will still collect & trade game keys, items, and other collectibles on a platform designed to be a one-stop-shop for their digital buying & trading needs. The Ethereum network will be used to build a decentralized app … Continue reading Kinguin to Offer Decentralized Game-Trading Platform Built on Blockchain Technology

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Kinguin aims to build a platform that will create greater transparency and increase security from fraudulent transactions. Gamers will still collect & trade game keys, items, and other collectibles on a platform designed to be a one-stop-shop for their digital buying & trading needs. The Ethereum network will be used to build a decentralized app … Continue reading Kinguin to Offer Decentralized Game-Trading Platform Built on Blockchain Technology

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Why Bitcoin Is The Investment Of The Decade – Seeking Alpha


Seeking Alpha

Why Bitcoin Is The Investment Of The Decade
Seeking Alpha
There’s been a lot of buzz around Bitcoin, partly on the back of its rapid appreciation and partly on the disruption potential of the technology itself. In this article, I’d like to firstly clarify some misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin and postulate


Seeking Alpha

Why Bitcoin Is The Investment Of The Decade
Seeking Alpha
There's been a lot of buzz around Bitcoin, partly on the back of its rapid appreciation and partly on the disruption potential of the technology itself. In this article, I'd like to firstly clarify some misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin and postulate ...

As Bitcoin prices climb, Siacoin offers an attractive alternative – TNW


TNW

As Bitcoin prices climb, Siacoin offers an attractive alternative
TNW
Everyone is looking for the next Bitcoin. Finding a currency with potential not just to change the world, but also net multiple thousand percent returns over the next several months, though, isn’t as easy as an influx of new contenders would have you


TNW

As Bitcoin prices climb, Siacoin offers an attractive alternative
TNW
Everyone is looking for the next Bitcoin. Finding a currency with potential not just to change the world, but also net multiple thousand percent returns over the next several months, though, isn't as easy as an influx of new contenders would have you ...