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March 8, 2019

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Bitcoin is mathematically defined, there is a certain quantity of bitcoin, there's a way it's distributed… and it's pure and there's no human running, there's no company running and it's just… growing and growing… and surviving."

- Steve Wozniak

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MARKET

COIN	PRICE	24H
BTC	$3,936.34	+ 0.35%
ETH	$138.13	- 0.24%
XRP	$0.312484	- 1.18%%
LTC	$56.63	- 2.01%
EOS	$3.75	- 1.21%

*Information as of 11:00 AM EST

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SAMSUNG

Enjin Coin Soars After Samsung Partnership Announcement

Late last week, Enjin Coin (ENJ) started pumping as rumors circulated about a possible partnership with tech giant Samsung.

The rumors started after Samsung's new Galaxy S10 was showcased to show support for ENJ in its built-in crypto wallet.

Now, Enjin vice president of marketing Simon Kertonegoro has confirmed the move with CoinDesk:

"While I can confirm that we have an official partnership with Samsung, I'm not at liberty to disclose any other information at this point."

Why ENJ?

ENJ is a gaming-focused cryptocurrency that allows developers to build virtual economies on their platforms by creating unique digital goods that can be exchanged.

Basically, developers can create their own "Fortnite-like" items that users can then exchange on a secondary marketplace.

For Samsung, it would make sense to work closely with ENJ as crypto collectible games start to move into mainstream tech.

Up +200%

Since the rumors started, ENJ has skyrocketed more than 279% as the coin now hovers around $0.17.

It is now ranked 43rd in the world with a total market cap of $133 million.

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NEWS

Long Blockchain is Going All-In On It's Mining Business

After just over a year, Long Blockchain (previously known as Long Island Iced Tea) is selling it's pre-bottled tea business to focus entirely on cryptocurrency.

In January 2018, the iced tea company sporadically rebranded amid crypto's surge. The move proved to work as Long Blockchain's stock price soared more than 500% at one point.

Since then the companies value has only drifted lower and even got delisted by Nasdaq back in April.

Onwards with blockchain

Now, the company is committed to "developing and investing in businesses that are on-chain."

Previously, the move to Long Blockchain was noted with an investment in Bitcoin miners, however, it's not clear whether or not those operations are continuing.

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RESEARCH

Hacking Troubles Double in Japan

2018 should be renamed the year of hacking. At least that's what a new report from Japan media outlet Asahi is showing.

The problem: In the report, Japanese Police Agency data shows that intrusion instances almost doubled last year with an average of 2,752.8 intrusions per sensor per day - an uptick nearly 45% higher than the previous year.

The main target? Cryptocurrency networks and IoT devices. Those two areas alone account for more than 60% of all intrusions and they are likely only gaining more ground as the two areas become further connected through new technology like Bitcoin's lightning network.

But it's not from Japan... Actually, even though Asahi's report only showcases Japan's hacking problem, most of the hacks are coming from outside the country.

So what country is hacking? Ranked in order, the report outlined the top perpetrators in terms of total intrusions:

1. Russia
2. China
3. United States
4. Netherlands
5. Ukraine

The bottom line: Hacking is growing and is going to get worse as the sheer volume of digital transactions grows.

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BITS

But wait, there's more...

• 🙁 Blockchain startup SETL is seeking a buyer as the firm announces insolvency.
• 🤔 A new report accuses North Korea of obtaining more than $670 million in fiat and cryptocurrency via hacking.
• 🤓 Ethereum's block count is on the rise after difficulty bomb diffuses.

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CRYPTO WEEKLY March 8, 2019 | #96 THIS WEEK A great AMA with the CEO of Binance Starbucks invests in a crypto exchange Bakkt Pantera Capital raises $125M for new fund SPONSOR Supercharge your hiring with BTC Cuyn.com (Crypto Underwrite Your Network) has truly created a better way to hire using the unique properties of crypto. BTC + gamification + the wisdom of the crowd. This isn't about hiring with BTC instead of USD, this is much more powerful. GOOD READS This is a great AMA with CZ on delisting, DEX, and more Binance has been on a roll as of late, and in this long-form interview, CEO Changpeng Zhao dives deep on a number of meaty topics. In the interview, Zhao explains how Binance's delisting process works, and why the exchange doesn't give out warnings before delisting. There's also some interesting commentary on Binance Launchpad, which is a way for the exchange to help other projects raise funding and increase their exposure within the crypto ecosystem. The QuadrigaCX plot thickens, as its missing funds are now gone from cold storage There was already skepticism about what really happened to Quadriga founder Gerald Cotten after he allegedly died earlier this year, and now the saga has taken another turn. After reviewing the exchange's cold storage, EY found that the funds are now entirely missing. There were other issues too - the exchange apparently kept limited accounting records and had never filed any financial reports. Now the hunt is on to find out where the funds went next - and with some suspecting the exchange was a front for money laundering, it's likely this mystery won't be solved for some time. Here's why crypto companies still can't open checking accounts Evan as crypto companies transform the financial markets, they still need the help of traditional financial institutions in the form of banking services. But many crypto companies are finding it difficult to even open a bank account with the likes of HSBC and others, primarily due to regulatory uncertainty. That said, groups of boutique lenders have popped up to serve this growing market. Some, like Silvergate Bank, are specifically targeting the crypto industry for clients. What will Starbucks do next after acquiring equity in Bakkt? Earlier this week Starbucks acquired a significant amount of equity in crypto exchange Bakkt, and will be helping Bakkt develop its first merchant-based crypto payments platform. Some, though, think this could end up creating a giant headache for the retailer as it could end up struggling to deal with onerous tax regulations set in place by the IRS. Coinbase has cut ties with hacking team following a spyware backlash After a significant amount of backlash following its acquisition of Neutrino, Coinbase has agreed to part ways with all members of the team. After receiving verified evidence that some members of Neutrino were part of a hacking team that sold spyware to authoritarian governments, CEO Brian Armstrong decided the acquisition went against the company's values, and then decided to let go all staff associated with the project. Past, Present, and Future: from co-ops to cryptonetworks As Jesse Walden of a16z points out in this insightful piece, crypto platforms share many of the same network effects as their social networking peers. Cryptonetworks are a fairly new phenomenon that allows users and platforms alike to cooperate to achieve the shared goals of the network - and this kind of cooperation generally makes it much easier to scale. Although these networks open up some exciting use cases (particularly in cooperative governance), a sturdy security architecture is still paramount. Niall Ferguson on why a big tech digital coin could end up being a nightmare Perhaps the most prominent historian of money, in this interview, Niall Ferguson shares his thoughts on crypto. Despite being bullish on Bitcoin, he's in favor of it acting as a form of digital gold, rather than true currency. Conversely, Ferguson believes that fiat-backed stablecoins will eventually die out, given that their basic structure precludes them from becoming a true replacement for fiat. Here's what's next for Fidelity's digital asset trading service Fidelity launched its digital asset custody and trading branch earlier this quarter, but it'll take its time adding Ethereum to its stable of supported cryptocurrencies. This is because another hard fork is expected later this year, in addition to several other technical changes. The financial services giant is planning for its digital asset trading service to cover 90% of the US by the end of the year, and secure the necessary regulatory approvals in the process.  COMMUNITY NEWS Here are 50 must-follow journalists covering crypto and blockchain. Link Pantera Capital has just raised more than $125M for its next crypto fund. Link Binance's BNB is no longer tracking with Bitcoin, and that's a big deal. Link Etoro is launching its crypto wallet and trading services in the US. Link South Korea has just created a special task force for fighting crypto crimes. Link EY just made it a lot easier for you to pay taxes on your crypot this year. Link ConsenSys is hoping for increased privacy and adoption with its latest investments. Link Japan financial group Nomura has invested in smart contract auditing startup Quantstamp. Link MakerDAO token holders approve fee increase for Ethereum stablecoin. Link Circle is reportedly seeking an additional $250M in its latest funding round. Link EOS-powered StrongBlock has just raised $4M in funding from Pangaea Capital. Link Kraken has poached a Sony Studios executive for its next marketing push. Link This is a great discussion on the future of crypto with Eva Kaili, Mike Novogratz and Charles Noyes. Link This week we added 40 new crypto companies to CryptoList. Link UPCOMING EVENTS Asia Crypto Week • March 11-17 • Hong Kong MPWR Crypto Mining Summit • 12 March •  Vancouver Blockchain Scientific Conference • 12 March •  London TOKEN2049 • 13-14 March • Hong Kong Blockchain Investors Summit • 14-15 March • Singapore Blockpass Security Token Seminar • 15 March • Hong Kong Crypto Current Conference • 15 March • New Orleans ICBCT • 15-18 March • Honolulu Sponsor: Cuyn.com Share Tweet Forward Reply to this email with any feedback and/or suggestions. 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