This week in crypto - week 1

China enacts crypto law in run-up to state digital currency debut.
IMF discusses potential role in CBDC issuance.
South Korea confirms no income tax on crypto Profits.
Binance  to enable fiat-to-crypto trading for 180+ fiat currencies in 2020.
Metamask returns to Google after 1 week ban.
Ethereum completes Muir Glacier hard fork update.
Iranians buying Bitcoin at a premium in anticipation of war with the US after the latter's air strike yesterday.
Former Barclays exec to launch UK’s first regulated crypto bank in 2020.

Cool tech fact:
In 2017 alone, there were 914 new cryptocurrencies introduced in the market

Quote of the day:
"Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay." -  Simone de Beauvoir

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For the greater purpose I take it as an opportunity/invitation to our fellow users. Cause when you talk about recruitment it's like a ponzi scheme that they will pay in order to join.

Maybe it is a random group but it's a cryptocurrency group that discuss potential projects and some trading tips. If you were compared this to a lot of other telegram groups who asking payment for some signals which coin is good then youre in the wrong page. The people who work on this group are very sensible and some people here know's that. I'm not forcing anyone to join and its up to them if they wanted or not.

As you can see, I'm giving out some details on the current update which is provided by the team. I think this free service is not just about nobility but also self interest on what I'm doing. Thanks for youre feedback. I prefer to make this thread clean as possible so readers can easily view the update as it is. But if you have more something to say I appreciate if we could discuss this on private. Just pm me here or contact me via telegram @etherium_24. Thanks again.

Outstanding balance is confirmed and already funded. Will expect the fund on the said date. Happy New Year. Sorry I didn't noticed the post.

Sorry for confusion @ Maus0728

Hi cabalism13 just sent you the funds. Just confirm if the payment received. Thanks, no problem mate.

Crypto News Summary - January 4

General News:
Iranians buying Bitcoin at a premium in anticipation of war with the US after the latter's air strike yesterday.
Burger King Venezuela starts Bitcoin payments in first of 40 stores.

Coin Specific News:
Ethereum block times reduced by 25 percent.
Bitcoin, Ethereum registered highest transfer count, average transfer value in 2019.
SEC on ‘unfounded fishing expedition’ — Telegram lawyers tell judge.
COTI team to extend team lockups to 4 years!

Exchanges:
Coinbase CEO predicts emergence of 'crypto startup' in 2020.
Binance.US joins Bittrex, Gemini on chamber of digital commerce's executive committee.
Binance has added support for Loom (LOOM) staking as of today.
KuCoin will launch a new coin distribution program that can replace IEO. Alchemy Coin (ACOIN) will be the first coin of this program.

Did you know:
Average American needs 257 hours of work to earn 1 Bitcoin.

Cool tech fact:
January 3rd 2020 marks 11 years since the creation of Bitcoin's Genesis block.

Quote of the day:
"Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes" - Benjamin Disraeli

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 For now you can't. Answer to your question can be found here on this Post. I also received it but I consider this as another shitcoin. They strategically give users free token but no way to trade it. So what do you think people can do to it. Wait until the value fades away.

I suggest forget that you have it for now cause at the end of the day you will only be disappointed knowing you can't sell it or trade it for btc or any major crypto.

We need more users like you here in forum youre contributions will benefit you later on. I see youre posts and youre really doing a lot of helpful post. Ranking up will follow just continue what you already started and I'm sure you will rank up soon.

Goodluck to your adventure this 2020.

I have a different perspective, using mobile phone is the best one for me. When regards to gambling, maybe the interface will changed when using mobile phones that's why mostly prefer laptop or PC.

Same like OP, wanted to know a gambling app that is secured and trusted to play with. Hoping someone can mentioned any good apps here.

Crypto News Summary - January 3

General News:
Guangdong launched a blockchain-based financing platform.
South Korea drafting legislation to tax individual crypto profits
Europe Central Bank proposes ‘unattractive’ rates for digital currency.
Hong Kong institute of bankers adds 6 virtual banks.

Coin Specific News:
4.97 million Bolt tokens burned
Bitcoin (BTC) pumps on Genesis Block Anniversary and after a US drone strike.
Telegram refuses to share 'bank records' related to its token sale, says SEC.
Venezuela's Maduro announces sale of oil, gold using Petro.
Litecoin doesn't have anything to compensate for Mimblewimble's shortcomings.
Bitcoin selling for $24,000 per BTC in Iran as US tensions escalate.
 
Exchanges:
Binance debuts euro pairs as CZ says 180 fiat currencies set for 2020.

Misc:
Bitmain co-founder initiates legal fight to return to control over company.

Cool tech fact:
Bitcoins are so popular that they get a social media post every 3 seconds

Quote of the day:
"The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. " - Bertrand Russell

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I saw you on our Local thread joining a contest at first I thought youre also a Filipino but knowing that youre from a different country makes me believe how active you are in forum and that's what we need here those can watch every bit of a corner of this forum.

I dont have a say in this vote but surely many will agree that youre qualified for the application.  Goodluck and advance in congrats. Judgement on good posts isnt easy but having you as MS for deserving users is quite a reassurance.

Madalas kasi ako sa bounty ng altcoins, and most of them have KYC, in order to claim yung reward lagi ko napapansin na kapag galing sa US, or like IRAN medyo tagilid sa pagtanggap ang campaign na yun. I'm just thinking since may ganitong chaos na nangyari maaring magsabotage sila ng mga platform ng cryptocurrency or anything something like na talagang makakaapekto since I'm sure sa galit nila ngayon sa US eh lahat ng klase ng retaliation pumapasok na sa idea nila ngayon. Hopefullly it will affect the price in a good way like pump. 

Hello guys just a flash news.

https://apnews.com/e36db7c72c1adba1a6cae75091bc273d

I know some of you already heard the news. Medyo terible ang magiging epekto nito sa mga kababayan natin sa Middle East dahil possibleng magkagera if ever mag retaliate ang IRAN government sa harsh strike ni Donald Trump. Sigurado apektado na ang presyo ng oil nito. Possible din kaya makaapekto ang insidenteng into sa crypto market? Any thoughts on this?

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Crypto News Summary - January 2

General News:
China's digital yuan takes shape with new encryption law.
IMF urges Philippines’ central bank to collect crypto exchange data.
Former Barclays exec to launch UK’s first regulated crypto bank in 2020

Coin Specific News:
Ethereum completes Muir Glacier hard fork update.
Monero's hashrate touches new ATH; sparks debate among XMR contributors.

Exchanges:
Metamask returns to Google after 1 week ban.
Binance to enable fiat-to-crypto trading for 180+ fiat currencies in 2020.
Poloniex addressing December 29, 2019 password reset email.

Misc:
Bitmain to further cut half of its personnel by Chinese New Year.
Carnegie Mellon University sees $4M pledge to develop DeFi research program.

Did you know:
Computer cases  had a locking mechanism, complete with a key that came with the machine?

Cool tech fact:
As of 2017, most of the Bitcoins (96% to be exact) were owned by only 4% of all BTC addresses.

Quote of the day:
"You and you alone are the only person who can live the life that can write the story that you were meant to tell." - Kerry Washington

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Hello guys just wanted to inform you that there is a text messages spreading from CoinsPh regarding a christmas gift. Please all beware that the link is actually a direct link to a phishing site. Ive just grab the photo from Facebook on my crypto groups. Hope no one here will be victimized of this new scam.

I think its the first time I'm gonna do an answer on the OP what if but the question isn't hard to answer. As a good person, you must avoid bad stuff which might hurt other's people. That's why if I dont like any post or response here in forum I just dont figt back with rude answers. Also, I believe I did many good doings like helping other people even though I didn't know them well.

I also did some contest last Holiday seasons to share my blessing to other people. Doing good things as human fellow isnt hard its up to you how you can show other's your ways to do it.

I love lottery we have our own lottery game too in our country and same like the one you mentioned. We will pick digits of number from certain group then will bet, normally the prizes are big also but the combination of the number needed is quite hard to guess its really a lucky game.

A kind of gambling I really like cause its easy to do and really will win using your luck and charisma.

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Crypto News Summary - January 1

General News:
U.S coast guard attacked by new crypto-locking ransomware.
China enacts crypto law in run-up to state digital currency debut.

Coin Specific News:
Bitcoin UTXO growth hits new all-time high.
Ripple’s on-demand liquidity hits record high on Mexico corridor. Also, XRP price is stable as Ripple unlocks 1 Billion tokens from escrow wallet.
Elrond pre-staking went live on  December 31.

Exchanges:
KuCoin’s futures platform KuMEX launches a lite version.
APAC Exchanges continue to dominate futures, options market.
LAToken’s daily crypto volume and holdings figures don’t match

Misc:
Trevon James promised eating his dog’s poop if Bitcoin isn’t at $10 by 2020.
2key Network has announced “Build-a-Campaign Competition” with a prize pool of $3,000.

Did you know:
The Chinese bamboo tree only grows a few centimeters during its first 4 years. Yet you have to care for it and water it during all these years. It's using this time to build its roots. And on the fifth year, when ready with a strong base, it can grow 30 centimeters per day and reach up to 15 meters in 6 weeks.
Patience pays off. Keep going. Keep watering your dreams.

Cool tech fact:
As of December 2018, 259,000 Bitcoin transactions were being performed on a daily basis.

Quote of the day:
"Nobody achieves anything great because they are happy and cozy. It’s about being a warrior. It doesn’t matter about the cause, necessarily. This is your path and you will pursue it with excellence. You face your fear, because your goal demands it" - Alex Honnold

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There is no such thing as perfect consensus to fixed all blockchain flaws. If there is I think people already supported and used that. So far PoW for me is the best mechanism though PoS has a lighter usage which is why Eth consider this to use. Anyway, Ian Balina is a bit of a shiller but I'm impress many got hook up with him with his predicting tweets. But for technical reason definitely not a good statement.