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#### [Bakkt Says It’s ‘Cleared to Launch’ Bitcoin Futures Next Month](https://www.coindesk.com/bakkt-says-its-cleared-to-launch-bitcoin-futures-next-month)
> "Bakkt says it will launch Sept. 23 after receiving a trust charter through the New York State Department of Financial Services."

<sub>*Read more: [www.coindesk.com](https://www.coindesk.com/bakkt-says-its-cleared-to-launch-bitcoin-futures-next-month)*</sub>

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## More news sources

#### [Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Keystore](https://news.bitcoin.com/samsung-adds-bitcoin-support-to-its-blockchain-keystore/)
> On August 13, Samsung, the South Korean multinational conglomerate, published the company&#8217;s new Blockchain Keystore SDK for developers and the latest release supports Bitcoin Core (BTC). The version follows Samsung&#8217;s previous Keystore release ...

<sub>*Read more: [news.bitcoin.com](https://news.bitcoin.com/samsung-adds-bitcoin-support-to-its-blockchain-keystore/)*</sub>

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#### [Bitcoin Lending is a Booming Business, Report Claims](https://nulltx.com/bitcoin-lending-is-a-booming-business-report-claims/)
> Even though Bitcoin lending was one a prominent business model, the industry seems stuck in a rut. It is a business model which is hardly ever talked about in the open. The new report from GrayChain confirms things are still looking good despite some rath...

<sub>*Read more: [nulltx.com](https://nulltx.com/bitcoin-lending-is-a-booming-business-report-claims/)*</sub>

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#### [Did the PlusToken Scam Cause a Bitcoin Price Dip?](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/did-the-plustoken-scam-cause-a-bitcoin-price-dip)
> The PlusToken cryptocurrency scam, thought to involve the theft of over 200,000 BTC, has involved a significant sell-off as the scammers try to cover their tracks.


<sub>*Read more: [bitcoinmagazine.com](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/did-the-plustoken-scam-cause-a-bitcoin-price-dip)*</sub>

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#### [Dash Is Being Questioned as the Top Cryptocurrency in Venezuela](https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2019/08/dash-being-questioned-as-top-form-of-crypto-payment-in-venezuela/)
> Despite arguing to have a strong presence in Venezuela, new reports are questioning whether DASH is the most used form of crypto payment in the country, particularly after Dash Core Group CEO Ryan Taylor made the claim at an event in May.

<sub>*Read more: [www.cryptoglobe.com](https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2019/08/dash-being-questioned-as-top-form-of-crypto-payment-in-venezuela/)*</sub>

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## Other hot crypto news today
- [Coinbase CEO: Institutions Depositing $200-400M Into Crypto Per Week](https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ceo-institutions-depositing-200-400m-into-crypto-per-week)
- [Bakkt Announces Sept. 23 Launch of Futures and Custody Platform in US](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bakkt-announces-sept-23-launch-of-futures-and-custody-platform-in-us)
- [Tom Lee: BTC Is Genuine Safe Haven, Potential New All-Time High by End of 2019](https://cointelegraph.com/news/tom-lee-btc-is-genuine-safe-haven-potential-new-all-time-high-by-end-of-2019)
- [Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to Incite Run on Chinese Banks](https://news.bitcoin.com/hong-kong-protest-leader-hopes-to-incite-run-on-chinese-banks/)
- [Crypto Exchange Coinbase Acquires Xapo’s Institutional Custody Business](https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-exchange-coinbase-acquires-xapos-institutional-custody-business)
- [Blockchain Music Streaming Startup Unveils Source Code, Incentives](https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-music-streaming-startup-unveils-source-code-incentives)
- [A Big Four Audit Firm Lost $1 Million In Bitcoin. Victims Are Losing Patience](https://www.coindesk.com/a-big-four-audit-firm-lost-1-million-in-bitcoin-victims-are-losing-patience)
- [These Portfolio Tracking Tools Will Also Prepare Your Crypto Taxes](https://news.bitcoin.com/these-portfolio-trackingtools-will-also-prepare-your-crypto-taxes/)
- [Coinbase Custody Buys Xapo Institutions, Continuing Rapid Expansion](https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-custody-buys-xapo-institutions-continuing-rapid-expansion)



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