Tuesday 30 April 2019

‘Blockchain Bandit’: How a Hacker Has Been Stealing Millions Worth of ETH by Guessing Weak Private Keys

There are at least 732 weak private keys on the Ethereum blockchain alone which are being exploited by a “blockchain bandit”, who has amassed almost 45,000 ETH at this point. Learn more in our interview with security researchers who found him



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Bitcoin Pushes Over $5,300 as Most Top Cryptos See Gains

Bitcoin is over the $5,300 mark as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies report slight to moderate gains on the day



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Cipla gets USFDA nod for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug

Cipla said the US sales of Letairis tablets USP stood at USD 943 million in 2018.

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Share market update: Consumer Durables shares mixed; Blue Star climbs 3%

The S&P BSE Consumer Durables index was trading 0.58 per cent up at 23,782.50 around 12:14 pm.

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New CEO’s kitchen sinking spooks YES Bank; has stock found a bottom?

Analysts warned that the clean-up process at the private lender may not be one off.

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SC rules against 63 Moons-NSEL merger

The 63 Moons had moved the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's verdict.

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Share market update: Telecom shares fall; Vodafone Idea slumps 4%

The S&P BSE Telecom index was trading 2.39 per cent down at 974.65 around 12:02 pm.

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Wadia Group shares plunge up to 17% on Ness Wadia's sentencing in Japan

Shares of Bombay dyeing, Bombay Burmah and National Peroxide fell 17 per cent, 6 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively.

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Share market update: BSE Power index down; RInfra cracks 8%

The S&P BSE Power index was trading 0.96 per cent down at 1975.87 around 11:52 am.

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RCap shares extend losses to third day, slip 12%

As per an ET report, Reliance Home Finance (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance (RCFL) will seek to raise funds through the sale of fresh equity.

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Top intraday trading ideas for afternoon trade for Tuesday 30 April 2019

BEML is a 'Sell' call with a target price of Rs 844 and a stop loss of Rs 895.

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PNB, BoI, Union Bank shares fall 5% amid merger buzz

The report quoted a senior executive with a PSU bank saying that merger is not the antidote for every banking woe.

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Share market update: OMCs trade in the green; IOC, BPCL among top gainers

The S&P BSE Oil & Gas index was trading 0.31 per cent up at 15,227.95 around 11:44 am.

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TVS Motor shares fall 2% ahead of Q4 numbers

"We expect PAT to decline 20 per cent YoY and 26 per cent QoQ to Rs 130 crore," Motilal Oswal said.

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Analjit Singh mulls share buyback at Advaita Health

The company is considering the buyback of shares, subject to regulatory approval.

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Debt fund investors face another loss

Debt fund investors face another loss

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Bitcoin History Part 11: The First Major Loss of Coins

A Bitcoin Cash Fork of Decentralized Exchange Bisq Is on the Horizon

Bitmain Aims to Leapfrog Competition With Its Next-Gen Bitcoin Miner

How to Monetize Your Blog or Website With Bitcoin Games

How to Monetize Your Blog or Website With Bitcoin Games

If you have a popular website, blog or even a large mailing list of people interested in cryptocurrencies or online games, there are a few ways to monetize your traffic. One quick and easy revenue-generating solution is to create a referral program that’s tailored to the interests of your audience.

Also Read: How to Start Cloud Mining Bitcoin Cash

Monetize Your Traffic With a Referral Program

A referral program offers content creators the option to make money from their work, not by getting paid a few cents to display ads, but by sharing revenues based on success. Bitcoin.com offers such a service, related to the promotion of our online gaming section. Joining the Bitcoin Games Referral Program requires no registration and lets you earn up to 25% of the house edge on all bets made by people you direct to the site, with no top limit on how much you can earn.

How to Monetize Your Blog or Website With Bitcoin Games

Bitcoin.com’s entertainment section offers a multitude of games such as Slots, Blackjack, Video Poker, Dice, Roulette, Keno and Craps. Players don’t need to register and can enjoy the games anonymously. At the same time, the platform also offers two-factor authentication, password protected accounts and a dedicated customer support team. These features make it easy to get involved, and ensure a steady stream of revenues from the players you referred.

To join the referral program all you have to do is go to the Bitcoin Games referral page, and your account will already be automatically set up. There you can find your unique referral link and banners in many shapes and sizes to share. The same page can also be used to track your earnings and referral statistics.

Have you tried the Bitcoin Games referral program? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


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24 Countries and IMF Discuss Global Standards of Crypto Regulation

Asian shares dip as investors await China data, Fed

Asian shares dip as investors await China data, Fed MSCI#39;s broadest gauge of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was off 0.1 percent, weighed by weakness in Korean shares , which fell 0.4 percent.

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SP 500 posts high, extends 2019 rally; Alphabet falls late

SP 500 posts high, extends 2019 rally; Alphabet falls late The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11.06 points, or 0.04%, to 26,554.39, the SP 500 gained 3.15 points, or 0.11%, to 2,943.03 and the Nasdaq Composite added 15.46 points, or 0.19%, to 8,161.85.

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Bitcoin-related Tweets At 5-Year Low, Consumer Interest Declining, Researcher Argues

Twitter user Kevin Rooke (@kerooke), a widely-followed investor and technology enthusiast, recently pointed out that “Bitcoin-related tweets are at their lowest level in five years.”

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Major Cryptos Could Be Worth 'Close to Zero' if Quantum Resistant Features Don't Work Properly: Analyst

Twitter user Noclone3, who has “a passion for quantum physics, cryptocurrencies, and programming,” recently argued that the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms may not be adequately prepared for a time when quantum computers become powerful enough to pose a legitimate threat to the binary blockchains of today. According to Noclone3, the “main thesis behind” the Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) project is that, “even though Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH),” and some of the world’s other leading cryptocurrency networks intend to “implement quantum resistant signature schemes in the future (and they will),” they might still not be able to successfully transition to platforms that are resistant to quantum computing threats.

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Show Me The Liquidity! Crypto Research Group Searches for Quality Exchange Metrics

Crypto Integrity, an independent crypto research group that is gaining traction lately in the industry, recently released an analysis of exchange liquidity.

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Bakkt COO Explains How Customers’ Digital Assets Will Be Protected

On Monday (April 29), Adam White, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bakkt, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), explained how the new crypto platform will be protecting customer funds, and announced the acquisition of crypto custody solution provider Digital Asset Custody Company (DACC).

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Bitcoin Price Looking to Break Out Soon

Bitcoin looks set to leave a symmetrical triangle consolidation, looking rather more bearish than bullish in the short term. The long term trend, however, is not presently in jeopardy.

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50,000 Dai Received to Fund Third-Party Security Audit of Ethereum's ProgPoW Algorithm

Hudson Jameson, a communications manager at the Ethereum Foundation and blockchain developer, has revealed that funding for a third-party audit of Ethereum’s (ETH) proposed ASIC-resistant, programmatic proof-of-work (ProgPoW) consensus algorithm has been received. Jameson, a computer science graduate from the University of North Texas, confirmed during a bi-weekly meeting between Ethereum developers (on April 26th, 2019) that adequate funding had been acquired to perform an independent audit of ProgPoW.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis — April 27

The price made an upward correction to reach the bullish trend zone. The crypto's price is trading above the 12-day EMA and the 26-day EMA but it is facing resistance at the $5,545 price level.

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UK FinTech Says You Can Now Spend NEO Anywhere That Takes Apple Pay or Google Pay

On Monday (April 29), UK-based FinTech startup Zeux announced that it is adding support for NEO to its "digital payment wallet", so that it will be possible to spend NEO at any merchant worldwide that accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.

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XRP Price Analysis – April 29

On the 4-hour chart, the XRP price was in a bearish trend in the previous week. On April 22 and 23, the bulls tested the $0.33 resistance level and were resisted. The crypto's price fell to the $0.29500 support level.

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MakerDAO's CTO Resigns Due to Internal Conflicts, Mismanagement Issues

MakerDAO, a Santa Cruz, California-based privately held firm that has launched a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) on the Ethereum blockchain, currently has around $325 million locked in its lending contracts. Despite its success as an emerging DeFi project, MakerDAO's CTO recently resigned.

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EOS Price Analysis – April 29

EOS is in a bullish trend in its short-term outlook. The upper supply area at $4.87 of the range was broken three times and retested over the weekend due to increased bullish momentum.

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Crypto Roundup – Jaguar/Land Rover Planning to Allow Drivers to Earn Crypto & John McAfee Teases Launch of BTC Debit Card

Six coins from the top 10 coins by 24-hour volume posted negative changes, ranging from 0.40% to 7.01%. Jaguar Land Rover planning to allow drivers to earn crypto while they drive, IOTA up over 14%. John McAfee teases launch of Bitcoin debit card that can be used ‘anywhere’.

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Lok Sabha election tracker LIVE: People in jail, on bail don̢۪t want strong govt, says PM Modi

Lok Sabha election tracker LIVE: People in jail, on bail don̢۪t want strong govt, says PM Modi Live updates of the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. Phase 5 of polling will happen on May 6.

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Zydus Cadila inks pact with Italy#39;s SIFI to market intraocular lenses in India

Zydus Cadila inks pact with Italy#39;s SIFI to market intraocular lenses in India "SIFI#39;s innovative IOLs (Intraocular lenses) have been approved by the Indian Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (Directorate General of Health Services) and Ministry of Health Family Welfare (Medical Device and Diagnostic Division)," Zydus Cadila said in a regulatory filing.

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Why Dr Reddy#39;s and DCM Shriram are among top 5 short-term trading ideas

Shabbir Kayyumi A fresh trend in Bank Nifty can emerge only beyond 30200 on the higher side and below 29500 on the lower side.

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Here#39;s what you should expect from your financial advisor

Here#39;s what you should expect from your financial advisor The following article is an initiative of NSE FinWiz and is intended to create awareness among readers

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Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, Bank of India may be merged next

Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, Bank of India may be merged next The Finance Ministry may hold a round of discussion with some public sector banks regarding the second round of mergers in the banking space

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MHA serves notice to Rahul Gandhi on complaint questioning citizenship

MHA serves notice to Rahul Gandhi on complaint questioning citizenship In a letter, the Home Ministry said it has received a representation from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in which it has been brought out that a company named Backops Limited was registered in the United Kingdom in 2003 with Rahul as one of its directors.

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2019 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets new 1.5-litre diesel engine, priced at Rs 9.86 lakh

2019 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets new 1.5-litre diesel engine, priced at Rs 9.86 lakh 2019 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets new 1.5-litre diesel engine, priced at Rs 9.86 lakh

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HCL Technologies touches 52-week high as co partners with Cherwell Software

HCL Technologies touches 52-week high as co partners with Cherwell Software HCL Technologies and Cherwell Software, LLC announced a product platform that layers the DRYiCE GBP on the Cherwell Service Management platform.

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BoB, PNB fall 3-5% each as PSU banks bleed, IDBI Bank hits 52-week low

BoB, PNB fall 3-5% each as PSU banks bleed, IDBI Bank hits 52-week low Nifty PSU Bank cracked over 3 percent dragged by Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India and Bank of India.

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Biocon falls 2% despite strong Q4 earnings

Biocon falls 2% despite strong Q4 earnings At 1114 hrs, Biocon was quoting Rs 606.50, down 2.15 percent on the BSE.

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Google parent#39;s shares dive as YouTube changes, competition hurt revenue

Google parent#39;s shares dive as YouTube changes, competition hurt revenue Alphabet Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat attributed slower revenue growth to currency fluctuations, competition and unspecified product changes.

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Brokerages expect TVS Motor to report fall in Q4 profit despite YoY increase in sales

Brokerages expect TVS Motor to report fall in Q4 profit despite YoY increase in sales Sharekhan expects TVS Motor to report net profit at Rs 148.7 crore, down 10.2 percent YoY

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Cyclone Fani expected to intensify as it heads toward eastern India

Cyclone Fani expected to intensify as it heads toward eastern India The storm is currently in the Bay of Bengal about 690 km (414 miles) east-southeast of Chennai and moved north-northwest at a speed of 16 km per hour (10 miles per hour) over the past six hours, the office said.

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63 Moons surges 10% after SC rejects merger with NSEL

63 Moons surges 10% after SC rejects merger with NSEL At 1101 hrs, 63 Moons Technologies was quoting Rs 124.95, up 9.99 percent on the BSE.

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2019 Toyota Glanza hatchback spotted undisguised ahead of its official launch

2019 Toyota Glanza hatchback spotted undisguised ahead of its official launch 2019 Toyota Glanza hatchback spotted undisguised ahead of its official launch

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Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Review

Redmi Y3 boasts of a 32-megapixel selfie camera, but does this mean better quality images? We check out the camera, battery life, and performance in our Xiaomi Redmi Y3 review.

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The Crypto Show Joel Valenzuela DiscoverDash.com A Merchant Director Hosting 5k + Listings

On today's show Joel Valenzuela joins us to discuss the latest with DiscoverDash.com a merchant and ATM directory specific to Dash. The majority of those listings are in Venezuela where crypto adoption has bloomed out of necessity.We also get into to Trust Protector's, Master-nodes and much more as the title implies.

All Crypto Show listeners will get a 20% discount by using the promo code CRYPTOSHOW at any of their 250+ locations. To find the nearest location to you, please visit http://bit.ly/2Xmni5c"



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The Bitcoin Magazine Podcast feat. Aaron Van Wirdum

"No one has been forced to run the Bitcoin core code. Its just what people choose to do in the same way that they choose to go to the McDonalds or buy Nike shoes. It's not that Nike is in charge of the market. It's just people choose that. And in the markets, ultimately, consumers are the ones that have power. I think the same thing is true for Bitcoin." - Aaron Van Wirdum

Welcome back to The Bitcoin Magazine Podcast, your source for all the news, commentary and thought leadership driving the financial revolution that is Bitcoin.

In today's episode, hosts Dave and Grahm get you caught up on Bitfinex, Satoshi's Treasure, FinCen's first ever civil penalty and more. After that, they're joined by Bitcoin Magazine's Technical Editor Aaron Van Wirdum to discuss a recently published blockchain forking in Bitcoin infographic.‚

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Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hack

FinCen Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange

Satoshi's Treasure: The Chase Is On For $1 Million Bitcoin Prize

Adamant Capital: BTC Price Botton Is Likely In, Accumulation Phase Has Begun

Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here's What This Means

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Bitcoin Forks Infographic

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4 Minute Crypto - E-Trade is Getting Ready For Bitcoin Trading

According to Bloomberg, an anonymous source claimed that E-Trade is preparing to support Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to its 5 million customers.

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The Crypto Show Hawaii Edition With Mike Dervishian CoinJoin.Shop

On today's show Mike Dervishian joins Chuck in studio to talk about his crypto mentorship program called CoinJoin.Shop. We also discuss some of the BSV Binance drama among other things.

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Bitcoin Price Drops Again for no Apparent Reason

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Even though most cryptocurrency users expected some positive momentum to materialize, that will not be the case as of yet. In fact, the Bitcoin price, which dictates the pace for all currencies, is on the decline as well. Although the losses are still relatively small right now, it is evident the overall momentum is not necessarily pleasing too many users.

Bitcoin Price Momentum Remains Uncertain

When the world’s leading cryptocurrency dips ever so slightly in the red, alternative markets are usually quick to follow suit. As of right now, it is evident the bearish pressure affecting Bitcoin will wreak havoc among altcoins for several hours to come. Even if Bitcoin were to regain some lost value, it seems unlikely the alternative markets will fare well. Not the outlook most people are looking for, but there isn’t much to be done about it.

As far as the Bitcoin price is concerned, it would appear there is a minor amount of bearish pressure to contend with. This minor 1.14% decrease in value will not necessarily cause that many problems in the near future, but for altcoins, it can be quite catastrophic. With a current Bitcoin value of $5,241, one has to wonder what will happen next to the world’s leading cryptocurrency in the days up ahead.

The uneasy market momentum triggers a lot of interesting backlash on social media. CryptoHarmonic sees some interesting market momentum shaping up right now, although the charts never tell the full story of what is going on. While the Bitcoin Dominance Index is certainly on the rise once again, it will be interesting to see how things look in a day or two from now.

Kay Kurokawa has come up with an interesting way of comparing student debts, banks, and Bitcoin. Although the comparison makes a lot of sense to cryptocurrency enthusiasts, there will be plenty of other people who remain confident banks are still the go-to financial solution. regardless of how bad things may look. Longing Bitcoin is never a bad thing, although one always needs to do their own research first and foremost.

As far as actual Bitcoin memes are concerned, Pete has come up with one that will tickle the funny bone of Bitcoin Maximalists. Saying “nyet to shitcoins” has become a somewhat popular meme as of late, even though there are plenty of alternative projects which are effectively worth checking out these days. Diversification is crucial in the cryptocurrency world at all times, after all.

Even though there is no real reason for a new Bitcoin value decline, there is always a chance the bears will remain in control for a longer period. Although the current losses shouldn’t make anyone panic just yet, a drop to below $5,000 will not necessarily be unlikely either. Over the coming hours, things will get very interesting regardless of what individual traders may want to see happen.


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Tiny Robots in the Bloodstream can Efficiently Deliver Drugs to Tumors

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Scientific developments can come in many different forms, shapes, and sizes. Some breakthroughs are more impactful than others, although any form of scientific research needs to be applauded in recognized. MIT Engineers have come up with a way to deliver drugs to tumors and disease sites through tiny robots in the bloodstream. Nanoparticles are very fascinating technology.

Tiny Robots in the Bloodstream

It is rather interesting to see how scientists are trying to fine-tune drug delivery systems inside the human body. To this date, there are still a lot of different aspects which can be improved upon, albeit that is often easier said than done. MIT Engineers have now come up with a new way of dealing drugs to tumors and other disease sites directly. It improves upon the existing solution and yields a much higher chance of success in the process.

To put this in perspective, the engineers have come up with a way to deploy tiny robots in the bloodstream. These small robots swim through a body’s bloodstream and drag nanoparticles along with them. As such, this new method of delivering drugs allows the particles to accumulate in the right place. To date, it is difficult for the payload to get to its destination due to the lining of the blood vessel.

While some people might not be comfortable with the idea of having tiny robots crawl through their bloodstream, the initial tests have been rather successful. This research has been ongoing for several years now, yet it is the first time any real success is achieved. Making nanoparticle drug delivery more efficient has been an active field of study where achieving any breakthrough has proven to be extremely difficult.

Under normal circumstances, research point nanoparticles at disease sites surrounded by “leaky’ blood vessels. In doing so, the particles have an easier time getting into the tissue, yet a fair bit of the drug payload is lost in the process. Any improvement to be achieved in that regard will be beneficial to both researchers and patients. Since this is not an invasive procedure either, there is a lot of potential waiting to be unlocked in the future.

It is also interesting to note how the tiny robots in question are 3D printed. Once printed, the robots are coated with nickel to make them magnetic. Because of this magnetic trait, the robots can help push the particles out of the bloodstream and into the targeted area. All robots can be controlled by applying an external magnetic field.

All things considered, this is another pretty big breakthrough in the world of science. How this technology will be applied in the future, has yet to be determined at this time. There are many options being looked into, although it may take many more years until these tiny robots are effectively used to deliver drugs to tumors and other disease sites.

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Mobile Crypto Mining: MIB Coin vs Phoneum vs Pi Network vs Electroneum

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In the world of cryptocurrency, there are plenty of innovative concepts worth keeping an eye on. Although not every project will succeed in the long run, it would appear there is an ongoing “competition” between cryptocurrencies with mobile mining capabilities. MIB Coin, Phoneum, Electroneum, and Pi Network are all trying to make a name for themselves right now.

The MIB Coin Purpose Explained

While the MIB Coin website might not necessarily explain the purpose of this currency too well, it appears their focus is rather straightforward. They want to develop a global cryptocurrency where everyone can be a miner and a user. By focusing on smartphone mining, the project might be off to a good start. MIB is also an acronym for Mobile Integrated Blockchain.

To begin mobile mining, users need to download the app for either iOS or Android and begin their “cloud mining” journey accordingly Interestingly enough, there are a ton of MIB mining pools, according to the website. Most of these pools are located in Asia, which shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise. It seems most of the pools have at least 10 different workers, which is pretty interesting to keep an eye on.

What is Phoneum all About?

As the name somewhat suggests, Phoneum is a mobile-only cryptocurrency which lets users earn coins through the cloud-based mining infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to use this currency for apps and games in the future, albeit it remains to be seen how things will pan out in that regard. Users can earn Phoneum by installing the mobile app for Android, whereas the iOS app is still in the ‘testflight” state.

This ecosystem also has its own game, known as Crypto Treasures, which is currently available for Android only.  A second mini-game, by the name of Cannon Blast, is also available on Android, yet it remains to be seen when it will become available for iOS. For now, it seems as if the foundation has been laid for Phoneum, but making it stand out among other altcoins will be a crucial challenge to overcome.

The Pi Network Gains Popularity

It is rather interesting to see the Pi Network team claim how this is the first digital currency to be mined with a phone. That is far from the case, as competition is clearly heating up in this department. Pi wants to make crypto mining easy, and do so in a manner which won’t drain one’s phone’s battery. This is done through a modified Stellar Consensus Protocol, which is more detailed in the project’s white paper.

It is rather interesting to see how Pi Network already has a working mobile application for both Android and iOS on the market. Apple is known for trying to oppose as many cryptocurrency-related applications. Convincing as many people as possible to effectively mine this currency, will be a different matter. It is a good way to get acquainted with this industry, but veteran users may not necessarily see the benefit of another mobile mining currency right away.

Electroneum is the one to Beat

Even though competition in the mobile mining-capable cryptocurrency industry is heating up, it will be rather challenging for new alternatives to rival Electroneum. The Electroneum project has been around for some time now, and has noted some degree of success in quick succession. The mobile app has been well received on both Android and iOS, although there is always room for further improvements.

Unlike all of the projects above, Electroneum is the only offering in this list which effectively has released a physical phone. It is unclear if the other teams have similar aspirations in that regard, albeit that seems rather unlikely. Whether or not that development will bring more success to ETN in the future, remains to be determined.  With nearly 3 million registered users, it would appear Electroneum is on track to achieve some degree of success in the future.


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IOTA Price Notes a 17% Gain Following Jaguar Partnership

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In the cryptocurrency world, there are always different types of market momentum to keep an eye on. In some cases, the trend will be bearish, while other markets turn mega bullish at the same time. Today, the IOTA price seems to be headed down an interesting bullish path, as its gains are quite steep already.  Sustaining such a level of growth will be pretty challenging, though.

IOTA Price Surges Ahead

Even though Bitcoin is not necessarily heading in a decisive direction just yet, it would appear some of the alternative markets are eager to move up again. IOTA Is a very interesting example in this regard, as its value has effectively surged pretty hard in quick succession. This is in stark contrast to most of the crypto market top 15, as all of those other markets are either slightly bearish or maintain a status quo.

As far as the IOTA price is concerned, today has proven to be a fascinating day already. With a 17.4% gain in USD value, one MIOTA is now valued at $0.318627. There is also a near 17% increase in MIOTA/BTC, as this ratio has now been elevated to 6,010 Satoshi. A very prominent turn of events, although it would appear the overall trading volume isn’t necessarily keeping up with this value increase. That may prove to be a hindrance as the day progresses.

The big news to kick off this new week comes in the form of a major partnership between IOTA and Jaguar, the car manufacturer. It would appear Jaguar has plans to make use of IOTA’s technology in one way or another. However, that doesn’t mean they will use MIOTA directly, nor will there automatically be an increase in the demand for this currency either. Even so, it has triggered a massive price spike, which might reverse course once all of the excitement calms down once again.

For those who keep a close eye on the IOTA chart, the current momentum might not necessarily make too much sense. Lunar Express claims there may very well be a small retrace sooner rather than later, as bulls might struggle to break through the next resistance level accordingly. Even so, a potential rise to $0.41 or even $0.52 is not necessarily impossible to achieve in the coming weeks and months.

A similar chart is shared by pure&co, as this user seems to expect the IOTA pump to continue for quite some time to come. However, there will be a limit as to how high this market can go in one straight push, as the day is still young and a lot of people might be looking to cash out their profits accordingly. Even so, there is also a chance this may be a sign of what is yet to come throughout the remainder of 2019. Some bullish momentum will be welcomed with open arms.

When looking at the bigger picture, one has to keep in mind Bitcoin will dictate the pace for all of the alternative markets at any given time. As of right now, Bitcoin’s price trend remains rather uncertain, which can be somewhat problematic as far as IOTA’s current price run is concerned. Even so, today is already shaping up to be an interesting day for cryptocurrency markets, although it is still too early to draw any real conclusions.


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WeRide to Bring Commercial Autonomous Taxis to China in July

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Over the past few years, there has been an increasing focus on autonomous vehicles of all forms, shapes, and sizes. In China, research and development of this new form of transportation has taken an interesting turn. WeRide, a domestic startup, will attempt to launch their first commercial autonomous taxis in two cities later this year. This is done in an effort to rival the likes of Google and Uber.

Commercial Autonomous Taxis Come to China

It is commendable to see so many different companies work on autonomous vehicle technology. Despite this form of innovation being met with a lot of doubt and skepticism, it would appear there is a genuine market for autonomous vehicles. In fact, several companies are confident their research and development has allowed them to commercialize these efforts in the months and years to come. A bit of an optimistic outlook, albeit WeRide is taking their business model to a whole new level.

In a recent press release, the company confirmed its commercial autonomous taxis are coming to the cities of Guangzhou and Anqing. This new project will begin in July of 2019, which will allow the startup to directly compete with the likes of Uber and Google. It was a matter of time until a Chinese company tried to get in on the action, although that is often much easier said than done.

It is worth noting WeRide has been conducting trials with autonomous vehicles for quite some time now. With 50 of these vehicles driving around the country of China already, it was a matter of time until the company stepped up its game accordingly.  The current goal is to double the number of vehicles to 100 by late 2019 and even achieve the 500-vehicle milestone by late 2020. A very ambitious plan, although one that is not unattainable by any means.

Achieving such short-term success would not be possible without the backing of some major partners. WeRide has the support of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance’s venture fund, as well as SenseTime. It would also appear the company will use Nissan Leaf electric cars as its “base” for the autonomous vehicles project in mainland China. A smart approach, as electric vehicles are becoming more commonplace in various parts of the world.

While it is evident WeRide is going up against some very big competitors, the startups is confident they will succeed. By actively focusing on the Chinese market first and foremost, there is a major market waiting to be tapped. Uber and Google are primarily focused on the US market at this time, which has grown rather competitive in recent years. Even so, WeRide will still face major challenges in terms of catching up with those existing players.

To make this service appealing to consumers, WeRide will launch a smartphone application which indicates where autonomous taxis can be picked up. For now, most of the major tourist places and shopping malls will be supported as destinations. Although drivers will be present during the first stage of this “experiment”, the payments will be done cashless. In the next two years, the drivers will be removed from the equation, assuming this trial doesn’t run into major problems along the way.

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Binance Coin Price Resumes its Slightly Bearish Trend

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As the new week dawns upon the cryptocurrency industry, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Whereas the top markets still look on wobbly legs, the Binance Coin price simply remains slightly bearish. The losses are not insurmountable by any means, yet one has to wonder when that push to $25 will be resumed.

Binance Coin Price Remains Below $23

Not too many people should be surprised to see Binance Coin is still in the red right now. As Bitcoin is still uncertain in which direction to head in, it is only normal the alternative markets show very similar momentum. Contrary to people’s expectations, BNB is – at this time – incapable of bucking the overall trend. That situation may remain in place for at least a few more hours to come, depending on what happens to Bitcoin.

To be more specific, the Binance Coin price is currently down by 092%, as it sits at $22.65. Still, a pretty decent value which is very close to the all-time high price. There are also losses over Bitcoin – 1.24% – and Ethereum – 0.6% – which don’t necessarily bode well for the future. Even so, the overall momentum seems to indicate this dip will be overcome eventually, albeit no one really knows when that will happen exactly.

On social media, there is a lot of focus on the BNB chart at this time. That won’t necessarily come as too much of a surprise, primarily because this market has allowed so many traders to make a lot of money in the past few months. Ekene Paul is convinced now is the time to buy the BNB dip, albeit he also acknowledges it may take days or weeks to rise in value. A somewhat honest outlook on how Binance Coin’s market trend looks right now

Mihir Naik, on the other hand, has no real confidence Binance Coin’s price will be moving up in a significant manner today. He likes what the four-hour chart offers, but the weekly indicators are still very weak or even downright bearish. Unless today proves to be a good day overall, there is no real indicator things will turn bullish in the near future. It is still an interesting market to keep an eye on regardless.

Regardless of how the market may look as of right now, there will always be people on Twitter who attempt to shill their favorite currency. In the case of PSolutions, they still promotee BNB and the Binance exchange for being “worthwhile and trustworthy”. While most people might agree with that sentiment, one has to take these messages with a few pinches of salt. There are numerous worthwhile projects out there, and BNB will eventually hit a glass ceiling in terms of pricing.

For the time being, it remains somewhat difficult to predict what the future will hold for Binance Coin. Right now, it is pretty evident there is a lot of bearish pressure, but that can be overcome with a nudge in trading volume and Bitcoin slightly recovering. Only time will tell which of these aspects – if either – will come true today or later this week. Uneasy market momentum will continue to dominate most markets for some time to come, by the look of things.


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Nubia launches Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone with 90Hz display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855: Price and Specs, Confirmed

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Flirts With Key Resistance: Upside Break Possible

  • Bitcoin price is facing a strong resistance near the $5,150 and $5,160 levels against the US Dollar.
  • The price must break the $5,160 and $5,200 levels to start a strong rebound.
  • There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $5,160 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  • The pair is likely preparing for the next break either above $5,200 or towards $4,950.

Bitcoin price is trading near a couple of important hurdles against the US Dollar. BTC seems to be preparing for the next move either above the $5,200 resistance or below $5,100.

Bitcoin Price Analysis

In the past three sessions, there were range moves in bitcoin price below the $5,200 resistance against the US Dollar. Earlier, the BTC/USD pair formed a decent support above the $5,000 and $5,020 levels. It recovered above the $5,050 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $5,511 high to $4,906 low. The price even broke the $5,200 level, but it failed to retain strength. There were a couple of attempts to clear $5,210 and $5,220, but the bulls failed.

The price also failed near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $5,511 high to $4,906 low. Besides, the 100 hourly simple moving average is currently preventing gains above the $5,160 level. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $5,160 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. More importantly, there is a contracting triangle in place with resistance near $5,160. Therefore, an upside break above the $5,160 level may clear the path for more gains above $5,200.

The next resistance above $5,200 is at $5,280. It represents the previous support and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $5,511 high to $4,906 low. On the other hand, if there is a downside break below $5,120 and $5,100, there could be sharp declines in the near term. The next support is at $5,050, below which the price could revisit the $4,950 support.

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Looking at the chart, bitcoin price is trading with a positive bias above $5,120. However, a convincing break above $5,160 and $5,200 is must for more upsides. If the bulls continue to struggle, there could be a fresh decline below $5,120 and $5,100. In the mentioned bearish case, the price could struggle to bounce back in the near term.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is mostly flat in the bullish zone, with a few positive signs.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is currently below 50, with no bearish sign.

Major Support Levels – $5,120 followed by $5,100.

Major Resistance Levels – $5,160, $5,200 and $5,280.

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