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Washington State Crypto Mining Sensitivity Points to Renewables

Washington State in the US is beginning to address crypto mining with more concern with two counties conducting moratoriums to prevent further applications from mining firms.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Publishes ‘Understanding Digital Tokens’ for Policymakers

The world’s largest trade association representing the blockchain industry has released a white paper called ‘Understanding Digital Tokens: Market Overviews & Guidelines for Policymakers and Practitioners‘.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/chamber-of-digital-commerce-publishes-understanding-digital-tokens-for-policymakers/

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Vitalik Buterin: Focus on Crypto Adoption, Not ETFs

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin Tweeted out his critique of those focusing too much on ETF approval, pointing out the accessibility of purchasing cryptocurrency should be focused on to promote ”actual adoption”.’

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1 in 4 Hong Kong Residents Would Invest in Crypto

A survey conducted by the Hong Kong Blockchain Association (HKBA) has revealed that 23% of Hong Kong residents would consider investing in cryptocurrencies, given a recession.

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Wells Fargo Poll Reveals US Investors Retain Bitcoin Skepticism

Multinational financial services company Wells Fargo has conducted a poll of investors in the United States, revealing a skeptical 72% majority who “have no interest in ever buying Bitcoin” and 75% who find Bitcoin to be “very risky”.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/wells-fargo-poll-reveals-us-investors-retain-bitcoin-skepticism/

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Sustainable Sugar Blockchain Project Receives $1.7M from Australian Government

The Australian government has funded the Sustainable Sugar Project with the equivalent of USD 1.7 million to track the origin of sugar imported into the country.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/sustainable-sugar-blockchain-project-receives-1-7m-from-australian-government/

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2020 US Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Accepts Crypto Donations

In the 2020 United States Presidential elections, Democratic Party’s Andrew Yang has announced he will be accepting cryptocurrencies for his campaign fund. This move comes with a plethora of humanist policies that echo the decentralized sentiments found at the core of blockchain technology.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/2020-us-presidential-candidate-andrew-yang-accepts-crypto-donations/

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Ripple Matches Madonna’s Malawi Fundraiser Dollar for Dollar

Singer Madonna is to launch an online fundraiser with Ripple to raise funds for her Raising Malawi Foundation.

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Wall Street Crypto Interest Continues as Fundstrat Accepts Bitcoin

Leading independent Wall Street research organization Fundstrat has announced that it is about to start accepting Bitcoin from global clients.

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Copenhagen Uni Blockchain School Up and Running with Latest Training

A blockchain school in Copenhagen is off and running again for the third consecutive year, offering the latest innovative training for those entering the industry.

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NGO in Tanzania Registers First Babies on Blockchain

A Dutch-based NGO working in Africa has teamed up with AID:Tech on a women’s aid project in Tanzania by using blockchain tech to assist pregnant women.

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KPMG Study Reveals 2018 Blockchain Investment Has Already Outgunned 2017 Total

A KPMG study finds that fintech companies’ investment in blockchain technology in 2018 has already surpassed the entirety of 2017.

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New Survey Shows Crypto Growth: 31% Wouldn’t Mind Some Wages in Bitcoin

Yet another Google survey is out and this one, commissioned by British Tech Company Sage, has revealed that many employees wouldn’t object to having part of their salary paid in Bitcoin.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/new-survey-shows-crypto-growth-31-wouldnt-mind-some-wages-in-bitcoin/

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Study Finds OTC Crypto Market Processes $12B in Daily Trades

A study released by the financial research company TABB Group has found that over the counter (OTC) cryptocurrency markets facilitate on average USD 12 billion of trades per day. If accurate and, depending on the study’s parameters, this means that OTC markets account for a significant fraction of global cryptocurrency trading volume.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/study-finds-otc-crypto-market-processes-12b-in-daily-trades/

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Mexico to Conduct First Public Procurement Procedure on Blockchain

A blockchain project birthed at a Mexican hackathon in April 2018 has, in turn, led to the Mexican government to begin conducting a public procurement procedure via a blockchain network.

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Sim Card Hijackers Steal $5M in Cryptocurrency

A sim card hijacking ring led by Joel Ortiz, a 20-year-old from Boston, has allegedly stolen a total of USD 5 million of cryptocurrency from over 40 victims. They used a technique known as sim swapping, which is when a hacker tricks a mobile phone carrier into giving the hacker control of someone’s sim card. This is the first known case of sim swapping involving Bitcoin.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/sim-card-hijackers-steal-5m-in-cryptocurrency/

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BitcoinNews.com 4 August 2018 daily radio show, including a daily Bitcoin market update and a couple of major crypto stories

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Survey Attests Crypto Exchanges Want Regulations After All

A recent survey from payment company Mistertango indicates that 88% of cryptocurrency exchanges want regulatory standards for the industry, with 55% in favor of know-your-customer (KYC) policies and anti-money laundering checks on users.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/survey-attests-crypto-exchanges-want-regulations-after-all/

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Sharp Spike in French Blockchain Growth Demonstrates Macron Vision

There has been a sharp spike in startups using blockchain technology innovations in France, and much of this is down to the new French president.

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Ripple Books Bill Clinton for Keynote Speech at Fall Conference

Global payment blockchain solution Ripple has managed to secure former US President Bill Clinton as a speaker for its autumn technology conference, Swell.

Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/ripple-books-bill-clinton-for-keynote-speech-at-fall-conference/

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