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Bit Trade, an Australian cryptocurrency exchange has recently partnered with Emparta, a blockchain employment platform to build and launch a cryptocurrency backed by the Australia dollar. According to Bit Trade’s blog post, published on September 21, 2018, the Australian stablecoin is scheduled to launch in 2019. Stablecoin the Backbone of Blockchain Finance Unlike popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ether, stable coins…

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In the cryptocurrency ecosystem, a wallet is an essential component, as it is used to receive, send and store cryptocurrencies. It operates in the crypto verse just like the banks do in the traditional financial system. As the crypto sector is continuously growing with more and more participants enter the sector,  the demand for secure and anonymous wallets have risen….

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Concerns regarding the carbon footprint of the cryptocurrency mining industry continue to grow after it came to light that the power required to run the Bitcoin network exceeded that power consumption of entire countries. However, in an exciting turn of events, the World Economic Forum is now postulating that cryptocurrency mining could become the new face of efficient energy use…

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The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) launched a virtual markets integrity initiative to educate New York cryptocurrency investors on cryptocurrency exchanges and how they operate, protect investor funds, and ensure transactions comes from legitimate sources, reported MIT Technology Review on September 18, 2018.  While many appear skeptical of the Government’s approach, the MIT Technology Review believes…

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Developments concerning blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining serious momentum in the United States, as Congressman Tom Emmer, announced on September 21, 2018, that he will be introducing three “groundbreaking bills” to pave a clear way for the emerging and disruptive technologies. Closer Look at the Bills Emmer, who was named a co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus earlier in…

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Mark Van Rijmenam is the founder and CEO of Datafloq, an author, and Keynote speaker in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data from the Netherlands. Named one of the global top 10 Big Data influencer and one of the most influential blockchain speakers, his latest book presents a comprehensive view on how blockchain technology can disrupt the world of…

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Ethereum-based blockchain project, dYdX, is developing open-source protocols for decentralized margin and derivatives trading for cryptocurrencies. The project’s first platform, expo, will enable trustless margin trading for Ethereum tokens. Expo – a Trustless Margin Trading Platform on the Ethereum network On September 18, 2018, dYdX’s Head of Operations, Zhuoxun Yin, announced the launch of expo, the first platform that provides…

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California’s campaign watchdog arm, the Fair Political Practices Commission, ruled that candidates will not be allowed to receive donations for political campaigns with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, the Associated Press reported on September 21, 2018. Cryptocurrency Donations a Threat to Political Transparency A new ruling from the state’s political watchdog says that candidates running for public offices in the state of…

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Crypto Valley Venture Capital, a consortium of Swiss investors launched by founders of Lakeside Partners, has launched its initial “Genesis Hub” incubator in Zug to collect up to $100 million, Swiss Info reported on September 20, 2018. A Swiss Consortium For The Blockchain Crypto Valley Venture Capital, a consortium of investors with a vested and unique interest in developing and…

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