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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 Rijeman 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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Jay Smith is one of eToro’s most recognisable traders, and he wants everyone to achieve success on the leading global investment and trading platform. Here, in his typically generous and helpful way, Basingstoke-based Smith – a.k.a. jaynemesis on eToro – who describes his trading style as “fundamentals, future and HODLing” [sic], reveals the six rules he trades by. “First, I…

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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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Since bitcoin’s first appearance, regulators have shown their concerns and tried to level the rules concerning virtual currency adequately. However, these rules are far from clear, and now financial regulators are urging the IRS to draw a solid framework for virtual currencies according to September 19, 2018, reports. Swift Update to Opaque Tax Guidelines According to IBTimes, at least five…

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Outspoken Litecoin creator, Charlie Lee, went to Twitter to make a case for why he believes that competitors are suppressing the price of Litecoin (LTC), opponents and those who are shorting “his” digital currency on September 19, 2018. “A Concerted Effort to Suppress Litecoin Price” Charlie Lee stated on Twitter that there has been “a concerted effort” by individuals and…

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Commodity traders, energy majors, and large banks have set up a new venture to digitize and facilitate commodity trade through a blockchain-based open platform, Societe Generale announced in a September 19 press release. Swiss Consortium Drives Blockchain Adoption Global banks and trading firms are launching the first blockchain-based platform for financing the trading of commodities from oil to wheat, Reuters…

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A Candidate for the Taipei City Council (TCC) has received the country’s first political donation in bitcoin, saying the development had both political and technological implications, Yahoo News reported on September 20, 2018. Taiwan’s First-Ever Political Donation in Bitcoins According to a September 20 Yahoo News report, a political donation has been made in bitcoin for the first time in…

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