![Weekly crypto-currency update.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmarmaEgNHRq1BDtgKo82GAM6bhHHhtUFn2cu7haZGF3Xy/Weekly%20crypto-currency%20update.jpg) ### Market cap: $153.7 Billion | BTC dominance: 45.4% ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcAURWpdmFtZWm3gRNX2aczYBx67nCAPe5DCVvmg8y35r/Untitled.png) The month of August has brought some really interesting,yet exciting news to the crypto-currency world.And shined a new light on the need for these blockchain based digital assets in our [monetary system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monetary_system). *** With the latest news of the official [**steemit mobile app**](https://steemit.com/steemit/@steemitblog/the-state-of-steem-august-expansion) launching very soon,it might just cause the explosion in the markets we all have been waiting for.STEEM has already seen a drastic price increase over the past weekend,but with the vast growth of the cryptocurrency market cap,there is plenty of space for the steemit blockchain to expand over the upcoming weeks and months. Steem is just one of the sleeping giants in the crypto markets,others like Monero,Ripple,and a Dash has already seen a nice growth increase the last few days.How high will these prices go?What will the market cap be by the end of this year?Will we finally see Bitcoin hitting $5000?... ## - A few of the highlights happening on the market right now!: - https://steemitimages.com/DQmUhS8ktUH3m6a62igQBpeu4encuFwz2moD7YzYZd8WB5b/31.gif # - RIPPLE - ( 18 -23 August 2017) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQYzYcWaszaYbWkXDpRa8t8zzBCuY5opMNHTDeNaNe9Su/Untitled.png) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNPg3FjHAhuxkT1ypQinV5dy8taozLeeeJdkVcYVUWhiH/Untitled.png) #### Latest news updates: - [Can Ripple Effectively Rival Bitcoin and Ethereum in Terms of Success?](http://www.newsbtc.com/2017/08/21/can-ripple-effectively-rival-bitcoin-ethereum-terms-success/) - [Ripple's XRP Price Climbs 40% on Surge in Korean Trading](https://www.coindesk.com/xrp-price-climbs-40-amid-heightened-korean-won-volume/) # - BITCOIN - ( 18 -23 August 2017) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUxF1DSyFjWxe4zwASQCiwBsQdLk4BxgGAhaw5wD5APJv/Untitled.png) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWBfqM8wjdmv9axRGpwbJC8Pgoh74jgSwYGRLut3Cgi22/Untitled.png) #### Latest news updates: - [Bitcoin price rises again above $4,000 - but will it hit a new all-time high? ](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/08/23/bitcoin-price-rises-4000-will-hit-new-all-time-high/) - [Bitcoin Price Struggles To Break Free Of Current Range](https://www.forbes.com/sites/cbovaird/2017/08/23/bitcoin-price-struggles-to-break-free-of-current-range/#2fb2b9c644e9) # - STEEM - ( 18 -23 August 2017) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcWZ9hmEq1mGgdmUfyE4xoyzWGNxVvnsGVhfMJZ52M5d9/Untitled.png) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNjDKPBSum1FAkdGc75HFkhzo2izFFib3T4JyqfLRZ9vQ/Untitled.png) #### Latest news updates: - [STEEM exchange that almost always have Deposits and Withdrawals Working](https://steemit.com/bitshares/@kingscrown/steem-exchange-that-almost-always-have-deposits-and-withdrawals-working) by @kingscrown - [The State of Steem - August Expansion](https://steemit.com/steemit/@steemitblog/the-state-of-steem-august-expansion) by @steemitblog # - DASH - ( 18 -23 August 2017) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZM5A6vTq8cioqoo4XRSkmVFzUa8ELuU3oEL4NSE8Lk2A/Untitled.png) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVyCrKzj1YpfEPQjUMDeaQnrNXr5Byom3cN47ovyou2B6/Untitled.png) #### Latest news updates: - [Dash Hosting Dedicated Conference in London this September, Promises Major Announcements](https://cointelegraph.com/news/dash-hosting-dedicated-conference-in-london-this-september-promises-major-announcements) # - LITECOIN - ( 18 -23 August 2017) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmebiPwby12Q7atJ7W2gD4Ebfu6CCrx2M5hnWjt937WX8o/Untitled.png) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTYcjAaR3LKz3nLtYxAjxucgtxwXVwtyHv7SW4YMkJWyR/Untitled.png) - [Analyst: Bitcoin Cash Sell-Off Will Lead Investors to Litecoin](https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/analyst-bitcoin-cash-sell-off-will-lead-investors-to-litecoin/) # - ETHEREUM - ( 18 -23 August 2017) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcPEAPRcW1gpgjuUu16WDXnXGRvpVdyGSTyfvoKieZkBt/Untitled.png) ![Untitled.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmV2KcqyfBQdVzjsvB17Fgwi3kDTBi8z5AnZQWwsjLa7Fz/Untitled.png) #### Latest news updates: - [Brazil’s Ministry Of Planning Reveals Ethereum-Based Proof Of Concept For Verifying Identity](https://www.ethnews.com/brazils-ministry-of-planning-reveals-ethereum-based-proof-of-concept-for-verifying-identity) - [Ethereum Will Be Worth $1,000 in Couple of Years: Aragon Co-Founder](https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-will-be-worth-1000-in-couple-of-years-aragon-co-founder) ###### Catch up on some of the latest [blockchain news](https://www.coindesk.com/),or simply view the live [market values](https://coinmarketcap.com/). *** ### Here are some links you might like to visit: ### 🎈 [A minnows guide to start using Steemvoter.com | And how to setup rules to automate some of your posts! ](https://steemit.com/guides/@gingerninja/a-minnows-guide-to-start-using-steemvoter-com-or-and-how-to-setup-rules-to-automate-some-of-your-posts) ### 🎈 [A few more ways to help you get brainstorming again?! 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