Samsung SDS partnered with Israeli privacy-enhancing tech firm QEDIT to provide more privacy for its enterprise blockchain Nexledger. Samsung SDS, the IT arm of tech giant Samsung, has integrated QEDIT’s zero-knowledge proof solution (ZKP) to its Nexledger blockchain. By applying ZKP, Samsung SDS intends to provide a higher level of privacy for users of its […]
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Crypto exchange Coinbase, custodian Kingdom Trust and investment firm Regal Assets have jointly begun offering crypto IRA and 401(K) accounts in the United States. Major American crypto exchange Coinbase, asset custodian Kingdom Trust and alternative assets investment firm Regal Assets have begun offering cryptocurrency-based individual retirement and 401(K) accounts in the United States. An individual […]
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The like-kind exchange tax exemption has never been applicable to crypto, an IRS official said. The like-kind exchange tax exemption is not applicable to cryptocurrency transactions, according to the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). An official at the IRS Office said that U.S. taxpayers have never been authorized to postpone paying tax as part […]
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Iranian authorities are offering a bounty to anyone who exposes unauthorized mining operations in the country. Iranian authorities are offering a bounty to anyone who exposes unauthorized mining operations in the country, Iranian news outlet PressTV reports on Nov. 13. A spokesman of the Energy Ministry announced the bounty program during an interview with local […]
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Australian blockchain energy firm Power Ledger and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited have successfully conducted a peer-to-peer solar power trading trial in India. Australian blockchain energy firm Power Ledger and Indian electricity distribution company BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) have completed a peer-to-peer (P2P) solar power trading trial in the country. Power Ledger announced the news […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced the launch of its Tether-margined Bitcoin futures contracts. Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has launched Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts that are margined with the Tether (USDT) stablecoin. OKEx announced the new offering in a press release on Nov. 14. OKEx first announced its intention to launch USDT-settled futures trading with up to 100x […]
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A slow losing streak continues to impact markets as Bitcoin shows little sign of bullish potential, still failing to overcome $9,000 resistance. Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $8,600 on Nov. 14 as its slow grind downwards continues to see new lows haunt markets. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin trends downwards at $8.6K Data from […]
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The latest informed commentary from BlockShow Asia 2019. Speaking at a panel today at BlockShow Asia 2019, VeChain founder Sunny Lu suggested that token value is mostly arbitrary. The panel was titled “Creating Token Value — Are Monetary Gains Hindering Blockchain Innovation?” and it also included Eddy Travia, co-founder and CEO of Coinsilium; Matthew Roszak, […]
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Softbank-backed Chinese fintech OneConnect has filed for an Initial Public Offering with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Softbank-backed Chinese fintech OneConnect has filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As Bloomberg reported on Nov. 13, OneConnect is the blockchain- and AI-focused fintech arm of […]
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Sharing his personal experience, Clement Ip recommends that crypto investors ‘don’t be lazy.’ Speaking today at BlockShow Asia 2019, Genesis Block HK co-founder Clement Ip shared a negative personal experience during a panel on how Asian trading firms make profits. His company is a blockchain venture capital firm, crypto quant hedge fund, and mining company […]
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