What Amazon is Doing to Coinbase While Facebook Washes the Egg Off

I love it when the #news hits you in the face with what the other guy is wearing. Today, we learn a good deal about Amazon, Riot Blockchain, Binance, and other knuckleheads. Let's get the show on the road.

Crypto-News

The top #crypto-news of the day involves #Amazon, who always seems to be one step ahead of everyone else no matter what direction they are running. In this case, they've filed a #patent and have been approved for some type of #data feed marketplace. The speculation is it could include some type of Bitcoin-like #crypto something-or-another, but who knows what they were thinking when they filed it? Nevertheless, it could be really cool to see them compete with Coinbase, which is what the speculation seems to be hinting at. Here it is: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/18/amazon-wins-patent-for-data-feed-marketplace.html

#datafeed #datastreaming #marketplace #Coinbase #CNBC

The #SEC is really getting cocky these days. They've sent a subpoena to Riot Blockchain, which, as you know, saw a spike in its value last year when they changed their name to include Blockchain. Now look at 'em: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/18/sec-issues-subpoena-to-cryptocurrency-company-riot-blockchain.html

#RiotBlockchain

Meanwhile, #tZero is trying to cozy up to the SEC to get a sniff of its perfume. Oh, and to talk about ICOs--cauze that's what it's really all about. See it here: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2018/04/132207-tzero-says-it-is-meeting-with-sec-40-regultors-to-discuss-initial-coin-offering-regulations/

#ICO #CrowdfundInsider

#EOS raised over $2 billion through its ICO. https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/ongoing-eos-ico-raised-2-billion/

#fundraising #capital-raising #financemagnates

Speaking of ICOs, Lendingblock raised $10 million to pump the crypto #lending milk spout. https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2018/04/132168-uk-based-lendingblock-nails-10-million-initial-coin-offering-to-fuel-crypto-lending-platform/

#lendingblock #crowdfundinsider #cryptolending

In #China, #Binance is planning to add #USD trading pairs some time soon. Now, isn't that romantic? https://cryptorecorder.com/2018/04/19/binance-to-add-usd-to-crypto-trading-pairs-soon-both-xvg-usd-and-xrp-usd-to-get-a-boost/

#tradingpairs #cryptorecorder

Crypto-Analysis

For the technical analysis geeks, here's a good one all about BERL. If you're wondering what that means, well, you're not the only one. It's a sweet little acronym (I made it up) for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin. Memorize it. You might see it again. So, here's your technicals on #BERL: https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/best-4-price-predictions-for-bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-litecoin-fast-short-term-analysis-201804180940

#FXStreet #Ripple #Litecoin #technical-analysis

Until today, I'd never heard of #FireEye, but this publisher has an awesome and detailed post on cybersecurity. You don't want to miss this one. It's easily the best read of the day: https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2018/04/cryptocurrencies-cyber-crime-blockchain-infrastructure-use.html

#cybersecurity #cryptoscurity #cryptocurrencies

Back to Coinbase and Amazon, #Hacked has the lowdown on what it's really all about: https://hacked.com/coinbase-alert-amazon-is-coming/

For all you #fools out there, The Motley Fool tells you why Bitcoin will never be a true currency: https://www.fool.com/slideshow/8-reasons-bitcoin-fails-currency/?slide=2

#TheMotleyFool #currency

I love #Forbes. They've always got something interesting on just about every topic under the big red ball. Today, they tell us why cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can help #Facebook get the egg off its face. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwolfson/2018/04/18/cryptocurrency-and-blockchain-technology-could-help-facebook-recover-from-massive-data-scandal/#57c8d8431a61

#technology #data-breach

Have you heard of #Circles? This cool little #startup wants to ensure the entire human race has a basic income. https://www.fastcompany.com/40516337/with-this-cryptocurrency-everyone-gets-paid

#FastCompany #basic-income

Finally, Forbes again wants to educate us all on how to better understand India's crackdown on crypto. I think we could all use a little understanding. https://www.forbes.com/sites/leezamangaldas/2018/04/18/understanding-indias-cryptocurrency-crackdown/#2e2d9e1c5ca6

#India #regulation

These, and much more, are today's best news on cryptocurrency and blockchain at Blockchain Times. See more at: http://blockchaintimes.io/2018/04/19/thursday-april-19-2018-daily-news-digest/

And as usual, I am not compensated by any of the companies listed here, nor do I have stake in them. I am a paid #editor at Blockchain Times. Enjoy the Kool-Aid.

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