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Secret Service Calls for 'Congressional Attention' on Privacy Cryptos

An official for the U.S. Secret Service has called on Congress to consider legislative action over privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies.

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US Senate Hearing Will Look at Crypto's Impact on Elections

The U.S. policymakers will look into potential risks that digital currencies could pose to the American democracy.

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This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO

A Japanese village is launching the country's first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.

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Kurt Russell Is Going to Be in a Cryptocurrency Movie

One of America's most beloved Hollywood actors will be starring in a movie about cryptocurrencies. 

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Crypto Tracking Site CoinMarketCap Gets an Update

You can now track up to 250 of your favourite cryptocurrencies on coinmarketcap.com for free.

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Under $100: Litecoin Price Hits Fresh 2018 Low

The price of litecoin falls below $100 again today to reach a 2018 low so far.

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Coinrail Exchange Hacked, Loses Possibly $40 Million in Cryptos

South Korea-based Coinrail has not disclosed the exact amount lost in the breach, but data suggests the damage could be $40 million.

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Another Crypto Exchange Is Rolling Out a Token-based ETF

Hong Kong-based OKEx has launched a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund, following a similar move by rival trading platform Huobi Pro.

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Reddit Founder Says Crypto Can 'Fuel a Potential New Internet'

Even with their high level of volatility, bitcoin and cryptos are still poised to "fuel a potential new internet," said Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian.

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The Mystics May Be Here, But Are Crypto's Cards in Reverse?

Crypto may be seeing an influx of mystics, but that might not be a sign the industry is on the right course, CoinDesk editor Bailey Reutzel writes.

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