Bakkt’s Plans for Its Options, Cash-Settled Futures Products
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
Over the past few years, a wide range of new Bitcoin-related investment products have been brought to the crypto market, and the company at the forefront of this has been Bakkt. In a new development that could also have far-reaching implications for the crypto space, the company has now gone launched its Bitcoin options and futures contracts that are settled in cash. The products have already gone live, and it will be interesting to see the sort of interest they generate. Highly Innovative This is a significant development for all concerned since around three months ago, … Read The Ful ..read more
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Asia’s Love Affair With Blockchain Is Blossoming
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
Far away from western eyes, Asian blockchain projects are thriving. A vibrant ecosystem of public and permissioned chains has sprung to life in Asia, aided by government and big business endorsement of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Many of these chains are virtually unknown outside of the region, yet enjoy high profile partnerships and endorsements in their native territory. Also read: Germans Rush to Buy Gold as Draft Bill Threatens to Restrict Purchases Asian Nations Are Big on Blockchain It’s not just China that’s issued a green light to blockchain, if not bitcoin: all across South ..read more
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Mainstream Media’s Hit Piece on Hitmen Fails Miserably
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
Mainstream media is probably one of the worst mediums for factual information because it’s typically filled with ignorance and propaganda. When it comes to cryptocurrencies, darknet markets, and encryption, conventional news outlets publish hit pieces that are beyond absurd. On December 27, Harper’s Magazine published a feature report called “Click Here to Kill,” which described the author’s perception of alleged “online murder markets.” Ironically, the 7,500-word feature never actually found any real assassins and no one was murdered. Also read: Dark Net Markets Are Booming From Better Quali ..read more
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As FATF Regulations Galvanize, Crypto Mixing Applications Are Targeted
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
Since the inception of Bitcoin, governments have tried to keep track of all the transactions taking place on the public blockchain. As the years progressed, authorities have shown a distaste for cryptocurrency mixing applications like Coinjoin. On Dec. 19, a Binance customer couldn’t withdraw his bitcoin because the exchange told him he used the mixing wallet Wasabi. Eventually, the customer got his funds back, but only after promising not to deposit to a tumbling wallet again. Also Read: European Crypto Exchange Bitbay Ends Monero Trading due to Anonymity Features Coin Tumbling Users Beware ..read more
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Crypto’s Counterpunch to U.S. Hegemony and Empire
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
“The Muslim world should be designing measures to save themselves from the domination of the United States dollar and the American financial regime.” —Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran Also Read: Crypto Confronts Social Justice Warriors Hegemony and Muslim Resistance Hegemony refers to the leadership or dominance of one country or group over others. A nation with the most powerful fiat and control of international banking can achieve hegemony through trade wars, financial sanctions or bribery (aid), and the flex of expensive military might. A dominant state is known as the hegemon. The Unite ..read more
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange Launches Index of Top 50 Blockchain Public Companies
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has launched a blockchain index comprising 50 of the largest publicly listed companies with blockchain ventures by market capitalization. Blockchain-related stocks in China have been gaining value since President Xi Jinping openly advocated for the technology. Also read: Regulatory Roundup – New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto Blockchain Index Launch China’s Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) announced Tuesday the launch of its blockchain index called the SZSE Blockchain 50 Index, or Blockchain 50 for short. It seeks to track the performance of ..read more
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LiteLink Technologies Commences 1SHIFT Commercial Trials for Rail Freight Transports with Easterday Farms Across the USA
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiteLink Technologies Inc. (“LiteLink”) (CSE:LLT)(OTC:LLNKF)(FRA:C0B), a key player in digital freight and logistics platforms as well as payment solutions, is pleased to announce that it has commenced trials with Easterday Farms Produce Company (“Easterday Farms”) of LiteLink’s 1SHIFT Logistics platform for rail freight transports. Easterday Farms is a fourth-generation, privately held farming, packing and distribution company that serves customers across the United States. The company has 25,000 acres of potatoes, onions, corn ..read more
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Op Ed: Pitching Bitcoin During the Holidays
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
It’s that time of year again! When you can’t decide whether to get a pumpkin spice or eggnog-flavored latte, and your local mall reeks of cinnamon, pine needles and dirty fiat money. The HODLdays are a time for friends, family and gift-giving, but as good Bitcoiners, we already know that the best gift of all is bitcoin. But how do you convince your friends and family to go down the Bitcoin rabbit — uh, reindeer hole?  The Bitcoin space has matured so much in the last few years, and as a result, giving bitcoin is easier than ever. It used to be difficult to give bitcoin to folks without worryin ..read more
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Judge Rules Snowden Must Give Book Proceeds to US Government
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
A U.S. district judge has ruled that former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden must turn over the proceeds of his new book to the U.S. government. According to the ruling, Snowden failed to obtain clearance for the materials and information used in his book. The same judge previously ruled against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: Crypto ‘Inevitable’ in India, China Rankings, NY Streamlines Policy Judge Rules US Government Entitled to Snowden’s Book Proceeds A judge in the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has ruled that the U.S. government is ent ..read more
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Iran, Turkey, Malaysia Discuss Creating Unified Muslim Cryptocurrency
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by ICOStream Team
4y ago
At a summit attended by leaders of Muslim countries, including Malaysia, Turkey, Iran, Qatar, and Indonesia, the Iranian president proposed creating a Muslim cryptocurrency to cut reliance on the U.S. dollar. The Malaysian prime minister supports the idea of a unified cryptocurrency for Muslim countries. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: Crypto ‘Inevitable’ in India, China Rankings, NY Streamlines Policy Unified Muslim Cryptocurrency Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the prospect of creating a unified ..read more
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