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LeapRate: The Penghua Shenzhen Stocks Blockchain ETF – China’s first blockchain ETF

Monday, 30 December 2019 23:20

While the US is still pondering on a Bitcoin ETF, China is moving forward in to the future by preparing... The post The Penghua Shenzhen Stocks Blockchain ETF – China’s first blockchain ETF appeared first on LeapRate . The Penghua Shenzhen Stocks Blockchain ETF – China’s first…

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The Block: Crypto exchange Bithumb hit with a massive tax bill of over $69M

Monday, 30 December 2019 09:30

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has been hit with a hefty tax bill of 80.3 billion won (~$69.5 million). Local media outlet Pulse reported the news on Monday, saying that Bithumb’s largest shareholder, Vidente Co., confirmed the tax claim in a regulatory filing on Friday. South…

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8BTC: World’s First Countdown Speech on Blockchain Was Given on New Year’s Eve in Hangzhou

Monday, 30 December 2019 09:44

On December 27, an 8btc speech column “Lingting 2020” was given on New Year’s Eve in Hangzhou Canal Culture and Art Center. “Lingting 2020” is the world’s first new year countdown speech on blockchain which provides a feast for the ears of any blockchain lover. Tang Xialing,…

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BeInCrypto: Bitcoin is Laundered, Cash Isn’t — Claims Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

Monday, 30 December 2019 10:15

United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin recently raised some eyebrows this week during a CNBC interview, commenting that cash isn’t laundered or used for nefarious activities, but Bitcoin definitely is. The interview, on CNBC’s Squawkbox, also included comments regarding President Donald Trump’s negative view of…

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CryptoPotato: Ethereum’s Newest Hardfork, Muir Clacier, To Take Place On January 1st

Monday, 30 December 2019 10:53

The beginning of the new year will deliver a new hard fork for Ethereum, called Muir Glacier. Just a few weeks after the last one (Istanbul), the new fork should address the issues left from it and is supposed to happen on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Muir…

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CryptoPotato: Elquirex Exchange Set to Expand With New Cryptocurrencies And Loyalty Program In 2020

Monday, 30 December 2019 11:01

[PRESS RELEASE] Elquirex brings forward an around the clock cryptocurrency exchange service. The platform is user-centric and simple to use. It doesn’t require any registrations or personal information as the process is supposedly free of all this hassle. Elquirex allows users to quickly switch up between different…

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The Block: Corporate fraud fighter COSO to issue guidance on blockchain

Monday, 30 December 2019 13:35

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), the non-profit dedicated to fighting corporate frauds, is set to issue guidance on blockchain technology. The Wall Street Journal reported the news on Friday, saying that COSO is expected to issue the voluntary blockchain guidance in the…

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The Block: Mapping out 2019’s crypto and blockchain project launches

Monday, 30 December 2019 14:32

Quick Take Ahead of the start of 2020, The Block has mapped out 2019’s product and protocol launches This year includes Bakkt, Chainlink, WBTC, as well as many other projects that could lay the foundation for the future industry development.

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BeInCrypto: 4 Cryptocurrency Freebies to Grab Before 2019 Ends

Monday, 30 December 2019 14:59

It is often said that the best things in life and are free. However, though the cryptocurrency industry was once filled with lucrative giveaways, there has been a stark reduction in recent months as the market has shifted away from these types of promotions. Nonetheless, though the…

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