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Cardano Incentivized Testnet Snapshot Complete with Staking to Debut December 9th

the Balance Snapshot was successfully completed on Friday, November 29, 2019. The test network was initially launched without the staking function, so no Ada Coins have been earned to date.

Digital Asset Bureau

December 3, 2019

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Hong Kong firm Offering Employees Crypto Pension Plans

Hong Kong-based firm Legacy Trust is now offering a pension plan where contributions can be made with both cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, aimed at businesses in the crypto industry.

Digital Asset Bureau

September 5, 2019

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New Zealand Makes Cryptocurrency Salary Payments LEGAL

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD), of New Zealand, has made it legal for its residents to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly.

Digital Asset Bureau

August 13, 2019

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UK Regulator Indicates Ripple’s XRP Is “Utility Token” and Mentions Bitcoin and Ethereum

Recently the United Kingdom has issued guidance indicating XRP has “non-security attributes,” according to Ripple.

Digital Asset Bureau

August 13, 2019

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US Federal Reserve Announces Plan to Develop Real-Time Payments System

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Monday it planned to develop its own round-the-clock real-time payments and settlement service, with an expected launch in 2023 or 2024.

Digital Asset Bureau

August 8, 2019

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Walmart Seemingly Enters the Cryptocurrency/Digital Identity Platform + Stablecoin Realm

Walmart is the latest to join the new growing trend of the the establishment and use of digital identities, via attestations and already established consumer databases. Companies such as Mastercard, Bank of America, Facebook/"Libra", Ontology, EOS, Cardano, Piiggy Bank, Coinbase, and more, all have functional products digital identity projects, or products that will be released soon.

Digital Asset Bureau

August 8, 2019

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Nevada Looks Very Optimistic for Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Approving Various Blockchain Bills

Nevada passed regulatory sandbox legislation aimed at continuing and expanding blockchain investment and entrepreneurism in the state. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the “blockchain bills” on June 7 and 13.

Digital Asset Bureau

July 3, 2019

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TD Ameritrade’s ErisX is Approved for Physically Settled Bitcoin (BTC) Futures

CFTC granted TD Ameritrade-backed ErisX a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license, under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). This approval allows the Eris Exchange to offer physically settled digital asset futures contracts. What exactly is so special about physically settling Bitcoin? They require the actual/physical use of Bitcoin, thus increasing its usage, and theoretically its price and scarcity.

Digital Asset Bureau

July 3, 2019

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The Bitcoin (BTC) Halving and the Bullish Speculation Around it

the bitcoin halving is a much-anticipated event in which BTC block rewards are reduced by 50 percent. One halving happens every four years and increases Bitcoin (BTC) scarcity.

Digital Asset Bureau

July 3, 2019

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Bitcoin (BTC) Crosses $12,800 Line and Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap Over $380 Billion

The past week has seen Bitcoin (BTC) and the top ranked cryptocurrencies engage in an intense crypto rally. Things have now shifted into overdrive the Bitcoin rally has taken Bitcoin past $12,800, breaking a mental barrier for many. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has also ballooned north of $380 billion.

Digital Asset Bureau

June 26, 2019

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Ripple (XRP) to Invest Up to $50 Million in MoneyGram

Ripple Inc., a startup behind the XRP cryptocurrency, agreed to invest up to $50 million in MoneyGram International Inc. in a deal that stands among the first of its kind where a crypto-based company invests in a major U.S. publicly listed firm. 

Digital Asset Bureau

June 17, 2019

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Facebook’s Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Backers Listed Revealed

Facebook has been quietly building out its cryptocurrency for over a year, and it looks like that time has been well spent, enlisting the support of some of the most prominent companies across payments, retail, and technology.

Digital Asset Bureau

June 15, 2019

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