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Re:Bitcoin-Rigging Criminal Probe Focused on Tie to Tether by lawn on Tuesday November 20, 2018 @02:49PM (#18497031)
I don't think stablecoins are true cryptocurrencies no. Ripple is absolutely not.

IOTA has said you should consider a transaction confirmed if their centrally controlled coordinator has accepted it. So no it's not a cryptocurrency as they should be decentralized.

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Re:Bitcoin-Rigging Criminal Probe Focused on Tie to Tether by snissn on Tuesday November 20, 2018 @03:00PM (#18497136)
I agree - I think there's a very important to differentiate between cryptocurrencies and digital assets
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