Bitcoin market cap now larger than Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley

Bitcoin rallied to an all-time high of $5,856.10 on Friday, helping boost its market cap.

Source: Bitcoin market cap now larger than Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley

Announcing instant bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin purchases on Coinbase

We are excited to announce the ability for customers to instantly purchase digital currency using a US bank account. Previously, customers who purchased using a bank account had to wait several days before receiving their digital currency. Customers can now buy up to $25,000* and receive access to their digital currency immediately.

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Source: Announcing instant bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin purchases on Coinbase

F2Pool Stops Signaling for SegWit2x as Bitcoin Price Surges Past $5,200 – CryptoCoinsNews

Cryptocurrency mining pool F2Pool has stopped signaling support for SegWit2x, potentially undermining the argument for the November implementation of the controversial scaling proposal.

Source: F2Pool Stops Signaling for SegWit2x as Bitcoin Price Surges Past $5,200 – CryptoCoinsNews

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ShapeShift Integrates NEM, Providing Liquidity and Convenience for XEM Token Holders – Blockchain News

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Source: ShapeShift Integrates NEM, Providing Liquidity and Convenience for XEM Token Holders – Blockchain News

Accenture and BNP Paribas Experiment with Nxt Blockchain Technology – The Merkle

The number of different cryptocurrencies coming to market over the years is almost impossible to count. Some of the older altcoins are still around today, although not everyone will remember most of

Source: Accenture and BNP Paribas Experiment with Nxt Blockchain Technology – The Merkle

One Of The World’s Biggest Sovereign Wealth Funds Is About To Become A Seller | Zero Hedge

After a period of relative stability for sovereign wealth funds, in which the indiscriminate SWF/China selling of 2015 faded into a distant memory, one of the world’s biggest buyers of trophy assets is about to become a seller again.

Source: One Of The World’s Biggest Sovereign Wealth Funds Is About To Become A Seller | Zero Hedge

Tether Fails to Shake Accusations of Unsavory Conduct Despite Internal Memorandum Release

The controversy surrounding Tether continues to develop following the release of an “internal memorandum regarding consulting services” that was made public by the company. Tether has been the subject of continual scrutiny in recent months following a sharp increase in the number of tokens issued, despite the company enduring significant banking issues.

Source: Tether Fails to Shake Accusations of Unsavory Conduct Despite Internal Memorandum Release

Cryptocurrency ban in South Korea has virtually no effect on Bitcoin

South Korean banned initial coin offerings Friday in an attempt to gain control of the inflating cryptocurrency market, though nobody seemed to notice.

Source: Cryptocurrency ban in South Korea has virtually no effect on Bitcoin

Russia’s rush for gold sees record reserves for Putin era – Independent.ie

Vladimir Putin is doing his part to keep the upswing in gold alive.

Source: Russia’s rush for gold sees record reserves for Putin era – Independent.ie