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CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  ❄️ ❄️ December 15, 2017 ❄️ ❄️ "Our life is what our thoughts make it." ― Marcus Aurelius Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Crypto Collectables? Ethereum's Next Killer App Is on Its Way As silly as it might sound, the popular CryptoKitties app might foreshadow a powerful up-and-coming use case for ethereum – digital collectibles. After its launch last week, CryptoKitties quickly became the most popular ethereum app – so popular in fact that there's now CryptoPuppies (for those that prefer man's "real best friend"),  and CryptoPets (which lets users choose any kind of digital animal pet they prefer). But while some in the crypto community are skeptical of this new trend ("Dear god no," said one reddit user to the idea of Pokemon on the blockchain), others see CryptoKitties as an unlikely pioneer in what could be one of the platform's biggest applications. Blockchain thought leaders such as litecoin creator Charlie Lee and Earn.com CEO Balaji Srinivasan, to name a few, argue the app is "actually important," because it shows the promise of using the blockchain to instantly transfer all kinds of assets without a third party. Lesser known, though, is that there's reason to believe a real uptick in usable, consumer-friendly applications could be on the horizon. Read the whole story Tweet Share ⭐ COINDESK SPONSOR ⭐ Custody for your Crypto Assets Protect and secure your assets with itBit, a regulated Trust Company, and Custodian. With itBit, all assets are backed by regulatory capital reserves, and you can verify custody account balance and holdings 24/7 with personalized access and customer support. Learn More Wait, there's more: Blockchain Brain Drain Is About More Than Money The next-generation of financial technologists will want more from corporations and businesses, argues ex-CME digitization lead Sandra Ro. Crypto Collectables? Ethereum's Next Killer App Is on Its Way The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush. Ethereum Browser Bug Could Put User Funds At Risk Using ethereum browser Mist may put cryptocurrency private keys at risk, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post. More to Come? Bitcoin Sets Record High Near $18k Having successfully defended $16,000 earlier this week, bitcoin regained bid tone today and clocked a fresh record high above $17,800. UK's FCA Chief Warns Bitcoin Investors: Be Prepared to Lose Your Money The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin. US Government to Sell Off $10 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case. Survey: Most Bitcoin Investors Expect Even Fatter Returns in 2018 According to the survey by LendEDU, almost three-quarters of bitcoin investors in the U.S. plan to increase the size of their holdings next year. 2018: The Year We Make Cont(r)act 2017 may have been a historic year in blockchain, but Banca IMI's Massimo Morini argues the seeds for this revolution were sown in 2016. Mimblewimble's Small Step: Grin Raises Funds for New Development Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground. As Wall Street Bids Up Bitcoin, ICO Tactics Change Facing new regulation and a run-up in crypto prices, the ICO market is feeling the squeeze of maturity. DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS. Goodbye Ethereum: Kik Plans to Move Its ICO Tokens to Stellar Kik founder Ted Livingston announced on Wednesday that his company was moving its Kin token app from ethereum to Stellar. Malaysia's Central Bank Releases Draft Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions. Intel Sees Role for 'Blockchain Mining' in Genetic Sequencing In a newly released patent application, Intel describes how it could run genetic sequencing operations on a blockchain. Go to CoinDesk BTC: $17,852.22+7.99%  ETH: $682.10 -1.87% @9:11 EST - More price details 👋 CoinDesk is Hiring 👋 Come join our great team here in New York City! Copyright © 2017 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list