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Ex-Bitcoin Skeptic Ron Paul Says Crypto Could Prevent Recession

Former US Congressman Ron Paul is calling for a tax exemption on all cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, saying the move could prevent an economic recession
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/ex-bitcoin-skeptic-ron-paul-says-crypto-could-prevent-recession/

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Korea’s Finance Minister Approves Banks Working With Crypto Exchanges

South Korea’s FSC commissioner has reaffirmed that banks can provide crypto exchanges with virtual bank accounts to process deposits and withdrawals
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/koreas-finance-minister-approves-banks-working-with-crypto-exchanges/

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Microsoft to Integrate Blockchain Offering Into Nasdaq Services Following New Partnership

A new partnership between Microsoft and Nasdaq Inc. aims to integrate the Azure Blockchain offering with Nasdaq’s Financial Framework product.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/microsoft-to-integrate-blockchain-offering-into-nasdaq-services-following-new-partnership

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Venezuela Officially Launches Sale of Controversial Petro Coin for Fiat, Crypto

Venezuela launches the official sale of state-owned Petro — a controversial coin that can only be purchased from its website or directly from National treasury…
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/venezuela-officially-launches-sale-of-controversial-petro-coin-for-fiat-crypto

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Singapore: Major Utility Company Launches Blockchain-Based Solar Energy Marketplace

SP Group, a major company providing electricity and gas in Singapore, has opened a blockchain-powered marketplace for renewable energy certificates trade.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/singapore-major-utility-company-launches-blockchain-based-solar-energy-marketplace

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Mainstream: ‘Big Four’ Auditor PwC Has 400 Crypto Specialists on Staff

Major auditing firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have hired hundreds of blockchain and crypto specialists to meet the industry’s growing needs.
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/mainstream-big-four-auditor-pwc-has-400-crypto-specialists-on-staff/

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Apple just Made Its Phones Impossible For Police to Hack

Apple’s newest iOS updated makes iPhones impervious to police hacking attempts, according to reporting from Forbes.
— Citește pe www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security/a24219241/apple-greykey-ios12-police-hacking/

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Major Agriculture Companies Partner to Use Blockchain in Grain Trading

The world’s four largest agriculture companies, known as ABCD, are integrating blockchain for automating grain and oilseed post-trade execution processes.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/major-agriculture-companies-partner-to-use-blockchain-in-grain-trading

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Nasdaq Wins Blockchain Patent for Smart Contract-Based Information Release System

Almost two years after submission, Nasdaq is targeting media information release procedures in its latest patent award.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/nasdaq-wins-blockchain-patent-for-smart-contract-based-information-release-system

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US Recession by 2020 Has 60% Chance, is Crypto an Alternative?

JPMorgan Chase has predicted a 60% chance for the next US recession to occur by 2020. Can crypto be a viable alternative to existing stores of value?
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