Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Here are the 10 most important stories about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies today

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1. Google will ease its ban on cryptocurrency-related advertising. The search giant will allow some crypto ads, but only from regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States and Japan. "Advertisers will need to be certified with Google for the specific country in which their ads will serve. Advertisers will be able to apply for certification once the policy launches in October," Google said in a brief notice. "This policy will apply globally to all accounts that advertise these financial products." In easing its ad policy, Google will follow Facebook, which eased its ban a few weeks ago. –FORTUNE

Google to ease ban cryptocurrency advertisements
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2. Coinbase has a new listing process for digital coins that will the exchange to rapidly add more digital assets. The San Francisco-based exchange explained that prospective listees must prove they are compliant with the firm's digital asset framework, which has gained recognition in the industry for its attention to detail. If an asset passes this test – and is in compliance with all federal and local laws – Coinbase will approve it without the applicant paying an application fee. This could lead to the number of coins available on Coinbase to rapidly jump. –ETHEREUM WORLD NEWS

Coinbase has new listing process for digital coins
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3. Move over CryptoKitties: Digital hedgehogs are coming to the ethereum blockchain. Hedgie, a cryptocollectible blockchain-based game, announced a presale launch on Tuesday. Users can collect digital hedgehogs and generate Curio coins, which can be spent on real-world products and services. The game, which hopes to launch for the public by the end of the year, will award each Hedgie with four elemental powers and skills, and the ability to travel to different kingdoms. –CRYPTOVEST

Digital hedgehog game coming to ethereum
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4. Circle Internet Financial has launched a stablecoin dubbed the "USD Coin." A consortium called Centre – which includes Bitmain Technologies – will handle deposits and fiat conversions for the coin. The USD Coin will reportedly be available on Circle's Poloniex exchange, as well as Huobi, OKCoin, KuCoin, and digital wallet and exchange Coinbase. –COIN TELEGRAPH

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5. Reporting significant crypto losses to the IRS – if you haven't reported in the past – may raise some eyebrows. –CNBC

6. The Dairy Farmers of America, a leading national milk marketing cooperative, will pilot a blockchain-powered project aimed at improving the food supply chain. –COIN TELEGRAPH

7. Bitcoin's price volatility has reached its lowest level in nearly two years. –COINDESK

8. Bitcoinist highlights five cryptocurrency-related projects with real-life potential. –BITCOINIST

9. A Canadian city plans to cut power to bitcoin mining companies. –BLOCKONOMI

10. An analyst beliees it is only a matter of time until bitcoin goes below $6,000. –MARKET WATCH

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Written and curated by David Stegon. He has been a reporter for 15 years, the past 10 focused on technology. Follow him @davidstegon.

Editing team: Lon Harris (editor-in-chief at Inside.com, game-master at Screen Junkies), Krystle Vermes (Breaking news editor at Inside, B2B marketing news reporter, host of the "All Day Paranormal" podcast), and Susmita Baral (editor at Inside, recent bylines in NatGeo, Teen Vogue, and Quartz. Runs the biggest mac and cheese account on Instagram).

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