What is TRON (TRX)?

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What is TRON you may ask? Well, in short it aims to become the decentralized and free global digital content entertainment system replacing the current internet. This is a monumental task, but recent developments behind the scenes have highlighted the potential of this blockchain-oriented project. What Is TRON (TRX) and Why It’s Needed? So What … Read more

Former RBI Governor Stirs Up PMO India – Time For Better Banks

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Bank frauds in India have opened a can of worms this year, leaving the public questioning concepts such as board, governance, public sector, bankruptcy, and investor transparency with anxiety and anger. As a former RBI Governor raises more questions with the Prime Minister’s Office, it’s time to bring crypto finance to the debate. Also read: Thai … Read more

The Daily: Shapeshift Shuts Down Prism, Jamie Dimon Wants to Be President

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In today’s edition of The Daily we cover stories about Shapeshift shutting down its decentralized portfolio platform Prism, the bitcoin-hating CEO of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, thinking he can be elected US President, an exchange expanding to 20 more states, and further censorship of bitcoin-related accounts on Chinese social media. Also Read: 66% of Cryptocurrency … Read more

VeChain Price: Strong Momentum Courtesy of CNBC, Foundation Report, and OceanEx

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The momentum has finally turned in favor of cryptocurrencies again. If previous runs are any indication, the momentum will not last for more than a few days, unfortunately. The VeChain price is noting some solid growth as of right now, primarily thanks to some interesting developments which will make their mark on this ecosystem in … Read more

Canadian Regulated Bitcoin Trust Achieves Mutual Fund Trust Status

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A Canadian regulated bitcoin trust has achieved the mutual fund trust status, allowing eligible investors to invest in the trust through government-sponsored tax-efficient investment plans. The investment is approved by the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission.  Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Mutual Fund Trust Status … Read more

Mt. Gox Victims Must Take Claims to Tokyo, Not US, Judge Rules

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Since its implosion back in 2014, the Mt. Gox exchange hacks continue to loom large within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania determined recently it does not have jurisdiction in a case involving Gox victims and a bank closely associated, in effect condemning victims to redress their grievances … Read more

US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Issues Its First Crypto Disciplinary Action

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The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has taken its first disciplinary action involving cryptocurrencies. The authority charges a broker with fraudulent and unlawful distribution of unregistered crypto securities. The owner allegedly “attempted to lure public investment in his worthless public company” by issuing “the first minable coin backed by marketable securities.” Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges … Read more

Government-Funded Drug Trafficking Makes USD the World’s Dirtiest Currency

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Pablo Escobar. Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán. Rick Ross. Household names, each and every one of them; drug lords collectively responsible for punting billions of dollars’ worth of narcotics. Yet their crimes pale in comparison to those their prosecutors have been perpetrating for years. After decades of fueling proxy wars and trafficking, the US government has … Read more