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Cryptocurrency blockchain Bitcoin Price Suffered 31% November Slump But a Hostile China Boosts Outlook

The bitcoin price dropped by 31% since October 26, in just over a month. Yet, Blockchain Capital partner Spencer Bogart sees strengthening fundamentals pushing BTC up in the medium-term. The cryptocurrency market showed signs of stagnation throughout November following China’s crackdown on small exchanges and the sell-off of bitcoin on spot exchanges like Huobi and…

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Flow raises $37M to simplify international e-commerce

Flow, a startup that helps brands and retailers build a cross-border e-commerce business, has raised $37 million in Series B funding. CEO Rob Keve said that thanks to the magic of social media and digital marketing, many direct-to-consumer brands are reaching consumers around the world. However, the actual shopping experience for those consumers often leaves…

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Clideo promises an easy way to make shoppable videos

Clideo says it can help marketers reach consumers in a smarter way, by making videos shoppable via an “interactive overlay.” CEO Michele Mazzaro (who previously worked as an executive at Ki Group and in mergers and acquisitions at KPMG Italy) said these videos are meant to address a larger issue: “Businesses are failing in communicating…

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Cryptocurrency blockchain VeChain (VET) Jumps a Whooping 26%, Thanks to an Iconic Retro Game Remake

VeChain is up 26% today. Microsoft and VeChain Thor collaborate on a retro game project. It’s been a good few months for VET. While the rest of the market continues to torment investors, one cryptocurrency is covering some significant ground. VeChain (VET) is up 26% today and showing no signs of slowing down, but what’s…

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Cryptocurrency blockchain France Hates Facebook’s Libra So Much it’s Developing its Own Digital Currency

Trials for a French wholesale central bank digital currency will kick off next year. France is responding to the threat posed by Facebook’s Libra to monetary policy sovereignty. The EU country is hoping to be the first to issue a wholesale CBDC. Immediately after Facebook announced its plans for a global cryptocurrency, France emerged as…

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Announcing the complete Disrupt Berlin agenda!

Disrupt Berlin is right around the corner. And there is plenty to look forward to. Join us December 11 and December 12 to hear from industry leaders, investors and bright stars in the startup world. We’ll sit down with CEOs from big-name companies such as UIPath, Samsung, and Naspers, as well as leading investors from…

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Cryptocurrency blockchain Feds Nab Two Suspects in Alleged $550K Crypto-Fueled Scam

Two men have been charged with carrying out a nationwide cyber scheme. The U.S. DOJ alleges the men stole, or tried to steal, more than $550,000 in cryptocurrencies. The case comes in the wake of an uptick in cybercrime. Two Massachusetts men were arrested on Thursday and charged with carrying out a nationwide scheme to…

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In “60 Minutes” appearance, YouTube’s CEO offers a master class in moral equivalency

Susan Wojcicki may be one of the most powerful women in Silicon Valley, but she also holds the unenviable role of being ultimately responsible for a lot of misinformation that we, along with our parents, siblings, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and children — not to mention billions of strangers — now consume on YouTube. That garbage,…

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‘My boss lets us book hangover days’

Image copyright Audit Lab “This year I have taken two hangover days when I’ve been out with my friends, and I’ve taken three from when I’ve been out on work nights.”Ellie is 19 and works as a PR manager for a digital marketing agency. Like a growing number of employers, her boss offers flexible working…

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Cryptocurrency blockchain Chainlink (LINK) Surges 100% Since September as the Heavy Hitters Back Its Technology

Chainlink is up more than 100% since mid-September. The bullish sentiment behind it comes after a series of partnerships that show the true value of its technology. A renowned technical analyst says LINK could push for new all-time highs. Chainlink, a decentralized oracle system, is making significant strides to push the adoption of its technology.…

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