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6:37 a.m. Oct. 5, 2015 - By Joseph Adinolfi

New York regulator grants banking charter to Winklevoss twins' bitcoin exchangeGemini Trust Co., the Bitcoin exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has been granted a banking charter by the New York Department of Financial services. The company is the highest-profile virtual-currency firm to receive a charter since the New York regulator issued a public order in March 2014 requiring certain virtual-currency exchanges to apply for such clearance. "We didn't apply for a BitLicense because we wanted to build an exchange that both Main Street and Wall Street could use and trust, so we decided to obtain a limited liability trust company charter in order to do so," said Tyler Winklevoss, chief executive officer of Gemini, in a company statement. The first charter was granted to itBit Trust Co. in May. In June, the regulator published its final rules outlining which virtual-currency companies must apply to the regulator for a so-called BitLicense allowing them to operate in New York state. It approved the first BitLicense, which involves a less stringent review process than does a charter, in September. Gemnini said its exchange will open for trading on Thursday. Regulators are applying greater scrutiny to virtual-currency companies. Last month,

9:30 a.m. Sept. 18, 2015 - By Mark DeCambre

Bitcoin is now officially a commodity, and some find that odd Cryptocurrency might even have the ingredients for a successful futures contractBit by bit, bitcoin is gaining in legitimacy. Each passing year has seen the digital currency garner more credibility in the world of finance.

2:11 p.m. Sept. 9, 2015 - By MarketWatch

Video: Bitcoin's blockchain technology explained in 2 minutesBitcoin continues to be a controversial digital currency. But the financial world is buzzing about new applications for the blockchain, the underlying technology that makes Bitcoin possible. Here's how it works.

11:52 a.m. Sept. 9, 2015 - MarketWatch

Visa, Nasdaq, others invest in Bitcoin startupWall Street is putting more money behind a technology it once dismissed as a fad. Some of the biggest companies in the financial sector have invested $30 million in Chain Inc., a San Francisco-based company that works with banks and other institutions to develop ways to trade and transfer financial assets using the system that underpins the virtual currency Bitcoin.

6:36 a.m. Sept. 2, 2015 - By Francine McKenna

Blythe Masters back in business with blockchain for banksMasters and her blockchain start-up get the profile treatment; ICE promotes its credit default swaps automated platform; Senate Democrats want the SEC to watchdog corporate political spending; Argentine central bank dictates local HSBC management change

12:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 2015 - By J. Cameron Morgan

How to create your family financial albumYou can use one simple school supply to get your financial house in order: a three-ring binder.

7:19 a.m. Aug. 28, 2015 - By Carla Mozee

Londons alternative cash turns shoppers into activists Just how easy is it to shop using alternative currencies?Alternatives to official money like the Brixton Pound have been springing up all over the globe. But how easy are they to use, and why do people use them?

7:51 a.m. Aug. 25, 2015 - By Jurica Dujmovic

6 services that make hackers rich Their skills are in high demandTheir skills are in high demand, says Jurica Dujmovi.

3:00 a.m. Aug. 18, 2015 - By Joseph Adinolfi

Some digital-currency startups are fleeing New York 15 exchanges block N.Y. state IP addressesAt least 15 digital-currency exchanges are blocking New York state residents from accessing their servicesand at least one that was founded in New York City has packed up and movedinstead of complying with new regulations.

11:03 a.m. Aug. 5, 2015 - By Matthew Lynn

Gold wont have been tested until the crap really hits the fan Nothing too awful has happened yet in Greece, China, UkraineGold hasnt fulfilled its role as a safe haven during the latest crises, but we havent had a real crisis yet, says Matthew Lynn.

8:47 a.m. Aug. 1, 2015 - By Silvia Ascarelli

Former head of Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange arrested in TokyoThe man who ran the now-collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox was arrested in Tokyo on Saturday, according to numerous press reports. Japanese police allege Mark Karpeles accessed the exchange's computer system and inflated his dollar account by $1 million. If found guilty, he could face up to five years in prison or be fined about $4,000. Karpeles denies wrongdoing, his lawyer said. Mt. Gox once accounted for 80% of all bitcoin trading. In early 29014, it blamed hacking attacks and software glitches for the loss of 850,000 bitcoins, worth about $500 million at the time. It filed for bankruptcy protection soon after.

7:03 a.m. July 31, 2015 - By Francine McKenna

Sheila Bair quits board of largest Spanish bankBair quits Santander board; Obama administration asks Supreme Court to look at insider trading decision; Influential central banker group says bank pay must support stronger ethics; Clintons defend apparent quid pro quo in UBS IRS settlement;

6:59 a.m. July 22, 2015 - By Victor Reklaitis

Goldmans Currie expects gold to fall under $1,000Gold on Wednesday is suffering through its 10th down day in a row, and plenty of the yellow metals detractors have been speaking up lately. Now Jeffrey Currie of Goldman Sachs has made fresh downbeat comments on gold.

5:42 a.m. July 22, 2015 - By Francine McKenna

SEC penny-stock scam charges may be related to J.P. Morgan computer hackThe New York Times ties SEC charges to additional criminal arrests and possibly the banks data theft

1:42 p.m. July 21, 2015 - By Christopher M. Matthews

U.S. charges five in cases connected to J.P. Morgan hack Four arrested in Florida and Israel while a fifth person is at largeFive people were charged Tuesday in connection to a cyberattack on J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. last year.

6:10 a.m. July 21, 2015 - By David Weidner

Why gold is falling and wont get up again The precious metal will rally again, but not with the same glitterThe precious metal will rally again, but not with the same glitter, writes David Weidner.

6:36 a.m. July 15, 2015 - By Robert J. Shilller

Markets still arent close to being perfectly efficient Financial singularity is a mirage, says Robert ShillerDespite advances in big data and powerful computers, markets are no closer to being perfectly efficient than ever, writes Robert Shiller.

10:55 a.m. July 10, 2015 - By Therese Poletti

Creator of surging Reddit rival Voat: We will avoid same mistakes Tiny forum Voat hopes to avoid Reddit issues, creator saysVoat, a small social news and forum site that promises no censorship, has become a refuge for angry Reddit users, but the sites creator tells Marketwatch he plans to avoid the mistakes made by others, including the so-called front page of the Internet.

Bitcoin Investment Trust started at outperform with $40 stock price target at Wedbush

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9:06 a.m. July 9, 2015 - By Therese Poletti

Is Ellen Pao snafu beginning of Reddits end? Opinion: Popular forum at risk of losing luster like many beforeEllen Pao, the poster child of sexism in Silicon Valley, is at the center of yet another controversy, this time in her role as interim chief executive of the popular discussion forum Reddit. The mess begs a few questions, but most importantly, does the clash between the company and its community mark the beginning of the end of one of the most popular online forums?

9:26 a.m. July 8, 2015 - By Joseph Adinolfi

Bitcoin price spikes after NYSE trading was haltedThe price of a bitcoin spiked Wednesday soon after trading on the New York Stock Exchange was halted because of a technical glitch. One bitcoin was trading just below $268 when trading was halted at 11:32 a.m, according to the Coindesk bitcoin index, a bitcoin-price aggregator. It quickly shot up to a session high of $272.26 before trimming its gains slightly. The exchange has said that trading was halted because of a technical glitch. It has yet to resume. Bitcoin was up slightly on the day ahead of the halt. It was last up 1.9% on the day.

12:41 p.m. July 2, 2015 - By Priya Anand

5 ways to save on your 4th of July barbecueHow to save this 4th of July, and what to drink.

7:01 a.m. July 2, 2015 - By Francine McKenna

For Greece, bitcoin is more talk than realityGreeks not flocking to first bitcoin ATM but promoters have planted the flag

6:26 a.m. July 2, 2015 - By Joseph Adinolfi

The technology behind bitcoin is being used in surprising waysEntrepreneurs and established companies are exploring how they can adapt the blockchain, the decentralized ledger that runs bitcoin, for other purposes. But there are still obstacles to widespread use.

11:00 p.m. June 30, 2015 - By Matthew Lynn

The real losers from a Greek exit wont be in Greece Greece will be fine, but the EU, the IMF, Angela Merkel will never live this downWhen the moment comes for Greece to leave the euro, the Greeks will be fine. The big losers will be the big official European institutions that bungled the crisis, says Matthew Lynn.

2:01 a.m. June 25, 2015 - By Kabir Sehgal

These bitcoin tunes will get you grooving to the cryptocurrency beat Bitcrooners sing the praises of alternative money exchangeColumnist Kabir Sehgal takes note of three bitcrooners who are spreading the bitcoin gospel in song.

3:38 a.m. June 16, 2015 - By Deborah Gage

Kleiner Perkins launches new seed fund to lure youthFund will invest in areas of technology including drones and virtual reality.

5:13 p.m. June 5, 2015 - MarketWatch.com

New fund makes it easy to trade bitcoins but it aint cheapThe exchange-traded Bitcoin Investment Trust trades at a 34% premium to NAV and carries a 2% annual fee.

4:32 p.m. May 19, 2015 - MarketWatch.com

Taking another bite out of bitcoinBlockchain, a public ledger of bitcoin transactions, is creating new alternative investment opportunities.

4:53 a.m. May 19, 2015 - By David Weidner

Look whos killing the great chiefs of Wall Street Technology will do to banking what Uber has done to taxisFinancial technology startups want to digitize just about every service Wall Street provides, writes David Weidner.

12:07 p.m. May 18, 2015 - By Joseph Adinolfi

Bitcoin just reached another milestone in its road to legitimacyBitcoin reached an important milestone Monday as it is the worlds first regulated security tied to the value of the cryptocurrency started trading on an exchange in Stockholm.

8:04 a.m. May 13, 2015 - By Sally French

Emojis are the new way to pay at Dominos You can now order a Dominos pizza by simply tweeting a pizza emojiDominos Pizza on Tuesday announced a tweet-to-order system, allowing U.S. customers to tweet a pizza emoji to place their order.

5:13 a.m. May 11, 2015 - By Shawn Langlois

One pundits stock-market top is anothers crude-oil bottom Critical intelligence before the U.S. market opensAs one bull run winds down, perhaps another is born. Heres why last weeks stock-market drop may be a taster of a bigger correction to come.

8:42 p.m. May 10, 2015 - By Bradley Hope

Bitcoin technology gets Nasdaq testNasdaq OMX is testing a new use of the technology that underpins the digital currency bitcoin, in a bid to transform the trading of shares in private companies, reports The Wall Street Journal.

4:05 a.m. April 30, 2015 - By Barbara Kollmeyer

Heres the wild card for a Fed hike this year Critical information ahead of the U.S. markets openThe dollar blowout continues this morning, and if this keeps up, it will help an interest-rate hike happen later this year, says Morgan Stanley. But thats also a real wild card.

7:01 a.m. April 7, 2015 - By Steve Goldstein

Rand Paul taking bitcoin donationsIn what appears to be a first for a presidential campaign, Rand Paul is accepting donations made in bitcoin.

6:00 a.m. March 31, 2015 - By Myra P. Saefong

This digital currency has an unusual gold spin Anthem Vault plans to launch the HayekCoin in MayAnthem Vault readies the launch of a large-scale digital currency backed by gold.

8:53 a.m. March 30, 2015 - By Robert Schroeder

Justice Department charges ex-federal agents with bitcoin money launderingWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Justice Department charged two former federal agents with wire fraud and money laundering related to stealing digital currency during their investigation of the Silk Road, a now-defunct online black market. The department said Monday that former agents Carl Force and Shaun Bridges were assigned to the Baltimore Silk Road Task Force, and that Force was arrested March 27. Bridges surrendered Monday. The Justice Department said Force used fake online personas and engaged in bitcoin transactions to steal from the government. Bridges allegedly diverted to his personal account more than $800,000 in digital currency, DOJ said.

11:57 a.m. March 23, 2015 - By Michael J. Casey

Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace New York-based startup Noble Markets says Nasdaqs involvement should dispel investor concernsNasdaq OMX Group agrees to provide New York-based startup Noble Markets with the technology to power a new marketplace to trade bitcoin and related digital-currency assets.

6:02 a.m. March 10, 2015 - By Michael Casey

Secretive bitcoin startup 21 reveals record funds, hints at mass consumer play21 says it has raised $116 million in venture funding, the most by a startup in the digital-currency sector.

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Hey everyone, another busy couple of weeks both past and future! Trench Run News: Michal had a blast showing the game at Pixel Heaven! We won the Best Multiplayer Award and got to see lots of smiles and hear lots of laughter. Butcher was also shown, and was very popular with the more bloodthirsty fans! []

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Psoriasis Pictures – Psoriasis Symptoms, Treatment, Cures

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There is no substitute for visiting a doctor or dermatologist for help in getting a diagnosis and receiving treatment advice for psoriasis. However, because there are a large number of treatments which are considered effective, some of which are quite simple and inexpensive, many individuals can also find success in treating their psoriasis on their own. How? By informing themselves about the variety of available treatments and then treating themselves through a careful trial-and-error approach. Though there is still no simple cure for all psoriasis, many can find relief and partial or even total clearing of their skin by exploring available treatment options.

In this section describing the treatment of psoriasis, we will briefly review only some of the more popular and effective treatments, some of which involve using prescription or over-the-counter drugs and others which are more natural. However, before describing these treatments lets briefly review what causes psoriasis.

Psoriasis is commonly understood to be a disorder of the immune system, and is called an auto-immune disorder. In psoriasis ones own immune system, and in particular, ones T-helper cells, mistakenly attacks ones own skin cells. Most psoriasis treatments focus on addressing this immune response, either by suppressing the immune system, by removing the source or a link of the immune response, or by treating the symptoms on the skin. Ok, now lets get on to a brief review of some of the more common treatments.

Biologics- Biologics are a new class of drugs for treating more severe cases of psoriasis, and include Amevive, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, and now Stelara, among others. Amevive works by blocking the T-cell immune response, and Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade work by blocking another key factor in the immune response, which is called TNF-alpha. Stelara, the most recent to be approved, works by blocking the activation of some of the interleukin chains in the immune response. The biologics have given hope to many with moderate to severe psoriasis who were not previously helped by other treatments, however biologics also have a higher risk of sometimes serious side effects, such as infections. Other drawbacks are that the biologics usually have to be administered by injection or infusion, do not work for everybody, are very expensive, and the symptoms of psoriasis usually return after treatment ends.

Coal Tar- An old and common form of treatment used to control mild cases of psoriasis, coal toar is used in shampoos and creams. Though coal tar can reduce itching and inflammation for some people, it is only moderately effective, is messy, can irritate the skin and in high concentrations can be toxic and possibly carcinogenic.

Coconut Oil- Coconut oil has been receiving more attention recently as a treatment for psoriasis sufferers, both as a dietary supplement and as a skin ointment. Coconut oil contains high levels of lauric acid, which is known to help destroy candida in the intestinal tract, thereby healing one of the possible underlying causes of psoriasis. Coconut oil has also been shown to reduce inflammation, both when taken as a nutritional supplement or when applied to the skin.

Cyclosporin- Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressant and is effective at reducing psoriatic symptoms because it reduces and suppresses the immune system For the same reason, however, cyclosporin comes with a higher risk of side-effects and is usually only prescribed for more severe cases of psoriasis.

Diet Modification- Modifying ones diet can often be the most effective form of controlling psoriasis. Why? There is increasing evidence that byproducts from food may be the triggers for the immune response which causes psoriasis. Some researchers have proposed that leaky gut syndrome (also called intestinal hyperpermeability) may be responsible for the leaking of food-based agents from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. Thus, diet modification may help by not only removing the food triggers from ones system, but also by helping to heal ones intestinal tract, perhaps by combatting an overgrowth of candida, which is one possible cause of leaky gut syndrome. Those that are serious about controlling their psoriasis and that want to do so with minimal cost and risk of side-effects from medications should explore the research available on controlling psoriasis through modifying ones diet. Some common food triggers include dairy products, highly acidic foods, fermented foods, alcohol, sugars, nuts, wheat, gluten, nightshades, and many others; however, it is important to recognize that different people may have different food triggers- one needs to experiment for oneself. Also, in addition to removing certain items, many have benefitted from adding other items to their diet, such as cocounut oil, fish oil and other omega 3s, folic acid, zinc, antioxidants, Vitamin D and probiotics.

Dithralin (Anthralin) Dithralin is a synthetic form of an extract from the bark of the South American araroba tree. It is often quite effective, and works by blocking cell proliferation. It often takes a while to start working and can stain and irritate the skin. Dovonex and other Vitamin D analogues- Dovonex, the brand name for calcipotriene, is the most well known and widely used form of the Vitamin D analogues which are used to treat psoriasis. Others are Vectical and tacalcitol. Dovonex is a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, and works by inhibiting skin cell growth and proliferation. Many people report good results with Dovonex, and the known side effects are minimal, however, it can take a number of weeks before seeing results and some people report minimal clearing. Recently, the Vitamin D analogues have also sometimes been formulated to include hydrocortisone.

Methotrexate- Like cyclosporin, methotrexate is a systemic medication with more potentially serious side effects, but which can also offer relief for more serious cases of psoriasis as well as severe cases of psoriatic arthritis. Methotrexate works by inhibiting cell growth, and was originally approved for use as a chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer. The most serious potential side-effect of taking methotrexate is liver damage, and its use must be monitored by medical professionals.

Moisturizers- There are many forms of moisturizers used to treat psoriasis, which are helpful because they not only can soothe the skin and reduce itching, but because they can also help remove the top layer of scales, allowing other agents to more easily reach and treat the underlying skin cells. Oatmeal baths, salicyclic acid, epsom salt baths, saltwater bathing, and a variety of oils are just a few of many moisturizing treatments. Some moisturizers, such as coconut oil and ocean or salt water, may also work by reducing inflammation as well as merely lifting scales and soothing skin.

Omega 3s (Fish Oil)- Dietary supplements such as fish oil containing Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation and some studies and people report good results.

Phototherapy, Sunlight- There are a number of different forms of phototherapy used to control psoriasis, which work by reducing skin cell growth. Though often effective, with phototherapy symptoms get worse before they get better, and the potential for overexposure brings with it a carcinogenic risk, hence the importance of medical oversight when choosing phototherapy.

Retinoids Topical retinoids such as Tazorac come in creams and gels, and are a synthetic form of Vitamin A. Tazorac is the brand name for Tazoratene, and is also used to treat acne. Skin irritation is one side-effect, and it often takes 2-12 weeks to see results.

Topical Corticosteroids- The most common form of treatment. Topical steroids such as hydrocortisone are used in a variety of forms and applied to the skin. They work by reducing the inflammatory reaction. Topical steroids will usually provide temporary relief and reduce inflammation, scaling and itching, however, they do not address the underlying source of the symptoms, and because of side effects are usually only recommended for temporary use.

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Pityriasis rosea – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Pityriasis rosea (also known as pityriasis rosea Gibert[1]) is a skin rash. It is benign but may inflict substantial discomfort in certain cases.[2] Classically, it begins with a single "herald patch" lesion, followed in 1 or 2 weeks by a generalized body rash lasting up to 12 weeks, however usually around 6 - 8.[3][4][5]

The symptoms of this condition include:

The cause of pityriasis rosea is not certain, but its clinical presentation and immunologic reactions suggest a viral infection as a cause. Some believe it to be a reactivation of herpes viruses 6 and 7, which cause roseola in infants.[9][10][11][12]

Experienced practitioners may make the diagnosis clinically.[5] If the diagnosis is in doubt, tests may be performed to rule out similar conditions such as Lyme disease, ringworm, guttate psoriasis, nummular or discoid eczema, drug eruptions, other viral exanthems.[5][13] A biopsy of the lesions will show extravasated erythrocytes within dermal papillae and dyskeratotic cells within the dermis.[5]

A set of validated diagnostic criteria for pityriasis rosea[14][15] is as follows:

A patient is diagnosed as having pityriasis rosea if:

The essential clinical features are the following:

The optional clinical features are the following:

The exclusional clinical features are the following:

No treatment is usually required.

Oral antihistamines or topical steroids may be used to decrease itching.[5] Steroids do provide relief from itching, and improve the appearance of the rash, but they also cause the new skin that forms (after the rash subsides) to take longer to match the surrounding skin color. While no scarring has been found to be associated with the rash, scratching should be avoided. It's possible that scratching can make itching worse and an itch-scratch cycle may develop with regular scratching (that is, you itch more because you scratch, so you scratch more because you itch, and so on). Irritants such as soaps with fragrances, hot water, wool, and synthetic fabrics should be avoided; a soap containing moisturizers (such as goat's milk) may be used, however, and any generic moisturizer can help to manage over-dryness. Calamine lotion may be soothing to the skin and reduce itching. Emulsifiers should be used instead of soaps, as emulsifiers are gentler on the skin and include cleansers, eliminating the need for soap.

Direct sunlight makes the lesions resolve more quickly.[5] According to this principle, medical treatment with ultraviolet light has been used to hasten resolution,[16] though studies disagree whether it decreases itching[16] or not.[17] UV therapy is most beneficial in the first week of the eruption.[16]

Oral erythromycin was effective in treating patients.[18]

Human Herpes Virus 6 or Human Herpes Virus 7 has been hypothesized to be the cause. The antiviral drug Acyclovir can reduce length of duration and severity.[19]

In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks; in some cases it can last longer (up to six months). The disease resolves completely without long-term effects. Two percent of patients have recurrence.[20][21]

The overall prevalence of PR in the United States has been estimated to be 0.13% in men and 0.14% in women. It most commonly occurs between the ages of 10 and 35.[5] It is more common in spring.[5]

PR is not viewed as contagious,[2][22] though there have been reports of small epidemics in fraternity houses and military bases, schools and gyms.[5]

Diseases of the skin and appendages by morphology

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