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Multi-Grammy Winning Singer Akon Planned to Launch Akoin on Stella Network
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Multi-Grammy Winning Singer Akon Planned to Launch Akoin on Stella Network

More updates on Akoincity as Akon’s cryptocurrency project will be available on a newly release whitepaper. Akoin will be launched on Stella Lumens (XLM). Will this trigger massive cryptocurrency adoption in Africa?

LocalBitcoins Seller Charged by US Homeland Security for Money Laundering
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LocalBitcoins Seller Charged by US Homeland Security for Money Laundering

Kenneth Rhule, a localBitcoins seller is charged by the US Homeland Security for conducting an unlicensed money transmitting business. Rhule can face up to forty years in prison on account of fraudulent activity alongside illegal marijuana production and distribution.

Forbidden Wealth: 80,000 Bitcoin Abandoned for Nearly a Decade
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Forbidden Wealth: 80,000 Bitcoin Abandoned for Nearly a Decade

A BTC wallet address said to be associated with the now-defunct Mt. Gox Exchange holding an estimated 80,000 Bitcoin worth around $800 million is said to be untouched revealed by a source on Feb 17.

Huge Worries As Some Coinbase Customers Express Dissatisfaction Over $10 Maximum Daily Limit
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Huge Worries As Some Coinbase Customers Express Dissatisfaction Over $10 Maximum Daily Limit

According to ongoing reports and speculation from some quarters in the cryptocurrency world, as regard allegations being brought against Coinbase, the United States San Francesco based cryptocurrency giant exchange and wallet service of restricting some clients to a maximum withdrawal of $10 per day.

"I Knew Owning Bitcoin Was a Bad Idea," Claims Peter Schiff After Losing Access to His Bitcoin Wallet
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"I Knew Owning Bitcoin Was a Bad Idea," Claims Peter Schiff After Losing Access to His Bitcoin Wallet

"I knew to own Bitcoin was a bad idea, I just never realized it was this bad!" exclaims Peter Schiff, after losing access to his bitcoin wallet and his password being invalidated. The crypto – the community has offered help, but it would seem the BTC has been lost for good.

Predictions of Rising Potential for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020
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Predictions of Rising Potential for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020

A recent Forbes article gives us insights into the driving forces which could determine the trends to follow in the upcoming year, within the cryptocurrency market. Read more in the article below, with insights from leaders from BIS, NEM Ventures, Close Cross, and CVA.

Baidu's Enterprise Blockchain Network Initiates Service for Developers and SMEs to Build Dapps
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Baidu's Enterprise Blockchain Network Initiates Service for Developers and SMEs to Build Dapps

Enhancing China's initiative to adopt blockchain countrywide, internet giant Baidu will be launching a new blockchain-based service, through Xuperchain, for SME's and developers to use in the creation of decentralized applications.

Telegram Resists the SEC Court Order to Reveal Financial Details of 2018 ICO
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Telegram Resists the SEC Court Order to Reveal Financial Details of 2018 ICO

Telegram’s blockchain launch of TON faces delays as the recent court order by US Lawmakers requires the company to hand over documentation regarding the spending of their raised funds via ICO.

Bakkt Announces the Promotion of the Company’s Former Chief Product Officer to CEO
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Bakkt Announces the Promotion of the Company’s Former Chief Product Officer to CEO

Having previously worked in Google and PayPal, Mike Blandina is to leave his position as Chief product officer of Bakkt, for his new role as CEO. The chairman of ICE has expressed strong confidence in his ability to steer the company to excellence.

Partner at Proof of Capital Presumes That China’s Digital Currency Could Go Live in No Time
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Partner at Proof of Capital Presumes That China’s Digital Currency Could Go Live in No Time

In her view, Edith Yeung, fund manager, and partner at Proof of Capital, a blockchain-based venture capital fund, presumed that the Chinese Government could launch their digital currency, virtual yuan, in no distant time, assumably, within the next six to twelve months.