Cryptocurrencies Market Overview - July 27, 2017

The new signaling period for SegWit has just started. BIP 141 (Segregated Witness) is currently projected to lock in around August 8. SegWit activates around 24 August. Finally!

Welcome to my Cryptocurrencies Markets Overview for Thursday, July 27, 2017.

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Latest Crypto News and articles - July 27, 2017

The Big News Behind the BTC-e Arrest and Mt Gox Connection

BTC-e, Mt Gox, Bitcoinica... Those who are new to bitcoin and blockchain technology may have been surprised today by an influx of strange companies and persons that have long been out of the mainstream news. Yet, for long-time industry technologists and observers, the developments are actually a major breakthrough with serious implications.
_{Read more: coindesk.com}

Other sources:

• BTC-e Operator Indicted and Connected With Missing Mt Gox Funds (bitcoin.com)
• Greek Authorities Arrest Suspected BTC-e Mastermind for Laundering $4 Billion (bitcoin.com)
• Russian arrested over bitcoin laundering linked to BTC-e exchange: Sources (cnbc.com)
• Arrested Bitcoin exchange leader might be linked to Mt. Gox theft (engadget.com)
• Russian Bitcoin exchange chief arrested in connection to Mt. Gox 'hack' (zdnet.com)
• Greek Police Arrest Man Who Laundered $4 bln in Bitcoin Over 6 Years (cointelegraph.com)

In Bitstamp’s view, Bitcoin Cash is an alt-coin

In the event of a User Activated Hard Fork (UAHF) on 1 August or thereafter, it is important to clarify that Bitstamp would not be in a position to support Bitcoin Cash (BCC), the coin associated with the Bitcoin Cash proposal. In Bitstamp’s view, BCC is an alt-coin and the decision to list BCC tokens remains at our sole discretion at all times.
_{Read more: bitstamp.net}

Why nothing will happen with Bitcoin on August 1st

A number of months ago, the community decided to coordinate the activation of Segwit on August 1st, rather than continue delegation of this coordination to the miners, who had collectively been stalling the upgrade.
_{Read more: medium.com}

Malta Is Gearing up to Greenlight Bitcoin Gambling

The nation of Malta – long a pioneer in internet gambling – is quickly moving ahead with plans to allow for the legal use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at online casinos.
_{Read more: coindesk.com}

Bitcoin Investors Should Not Fear August 1 Chain Split

It has become likely that Bitcoin Cash will be created by a group of miners led by ViaBTC on August 1. However, investors should not fear the creation of Bitcoin Cash.
_{Read more: cointelegraph.com}

Washington's New Cryptocurrency Exchange Rules Are Now in Effect

New regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges have gone into effect in the U.S. state of Washington.
_{Read more: coindesk.com}

Monero Price Jumps 14% Amid Search for Anonymous Cryptocurrency Solutions

Cryptocurrency markets are always good for some degree of speculation. Although there is a very strong focus on the top 5 cryptocurrencies right now, it seems the big surprise of the day is none other than Monero.
_{Read more: themerkle.com}

Videos

What happens to our bitcoins during a hard fork?

What do we do with our bitcoins during a hard fork? Where do we store them? Are they safe?

Don't Fear The Fork: The Future of Bitcoin & Steem with Jeff Berwick on WAM

Jeff is interviewed by Josh Sigurdson for World Alternative Media, topics include: the great volatility in the crypto markets, the upcoming fork issue, fear and greed rule the markets, bubble territory? the possibility for exponential gains, people struggle with paradigm shifts, the second coming of the internet, wall street taking notice, The Dollar Vigilante effect, Steem and excessive skepticism, Anarchapulco 2018!

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