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US Treasury launches phase 2 of blockchain grants payments
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29 September, 2020

US Treasury launches phase 2 of blockchain grants payments

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is studying how blockchain technology can be used to tokenize, transfer and redeem grant...
KuCoin exchange loses $275 million in hack
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28 September, 2020

KuCoin exchange loses $275 million in hack

Singapore-based digital currency exchange KuCoin was hacked for roughly $275 million on September 25. The KuCoin team became aware of

Israel bill wants to remove capital gains for digital currency owners
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28 September, 2020

Israel bill wants to remove capital gains for digital currency owners

Under the existing Israeli laws, digital currencies are considered assets and therefore, their sale or conversion attracts a 25% capital...
Centi and HandCash develop Handshake Protocol for in-store payments
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28 September, 2020

Centi and HandCash develop Handshake Protocol for in-store payments

After a brief exclusivity period, Centi and HandCash will make Handshake Protocol available to other developers to build into their...
Blockchain supports surge in online gambling and gaming
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28 September, 2020

Blockchain supports surge in online gambling and gaming

The global COVID-19 pandemic could prove to be the tipping point for online gaming and gambling, Daniel Lipshitz writes.
Nvidia lawyers push back on request for internal records
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28 September, 2020

Nvidia lawyers push back on request for internal records

Nvidia attorneys have argued that the ongoing court proceeding does not entitle its investors to access the company's internal records...