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Chinese Court Freezes $676K in Assets of Bitmain Manufacturing Subsidiary

The Shenzhen Bao’An District Court, China, has ruled to freeze roughly $676,000 in assets of a subsidiary of Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain. The Shenzhen Bao’An District Court in China has ruled to freeze roughly $676,000 in assets of a subsidiary of Bitcoin (BTC) mining giant Bitmain. According to a court filing released on Dec. 13,…
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IBMR and Blockchain Firm Algorand Launch Microfinance Platform

The International Blockchain Monetary Reserve and blockchain firm Algorand are jointly launching a microfinance platform and a dedicated token. The International Blockchain Monetary Reserve (IBMR) and blockchain firm Algorand are jointly launching a microfinance platform and a dedicated token to promote financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. Per a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Dec.…
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From Health Care to Mining, Central Asia Stays on the Blockchain Beat

Central Asia following the sweeping global crypto and blockchain trend, with concrete adoption and utilization cases across the region. Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology continues to be a global phenomenon, with adoption and utilization cases emerging in almost every corner of the globe. Digital technology has become so popular that it is now a major talking…
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Soccer Teams Like Juventus Look to Score With Blockchain Push

Sports teams like Juventus are now using the power of the blockchain technology to connect with fans. On Dec. 2, Italian soccer giant Juventus revealed that the long wait for its much-hyped fan token had finally come to an end. In regard to the matter, news of the deal first came to light back in…
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IDEG, Coinbase Custody Launch Bitcoin Trusts in Apparent First for Asia

Digital asset manager IDEG is launching what it claims are Asia’s first Bitcoin trusts, with one actively-managed fund and another that gives exposure to mining revenues. Digital asset manager IDEG is launching what it claims are Asia’s first Bitcoin (BTC) trusts. The two new funds — Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I…
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South Korea: Gov’t Seeks to Tax Crypto Transactions as Capital Gains

South Korea’s government plans to tax capital gains returns on cryptocurrency transactions. The South Korean government plans to tax capital gains on cryptocurrency transactions. A Dec. 9 report from The Korea Times reveals that a revised bill to introduce the measure will be drawn up by the country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance by the…
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Cointelegraph Announces Chinese HQ, Bolstering Its International Expansion

Cointelegraph is delighted to announce the launch of Cointelegraph China, headquartered in Guangzhou. To support our international expansion and global reach, Cointelegraph is delighted to announce the launch of the Chinese-language version of the publication. Today, Dec. 4, we celebrated the opening of the office of Cointelegraph China (Cointelegraph 中文). The news — which marks…
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Researchers Detect New North Korea-Linked MacOS Malware on Crypto Trading Site

Security researchers have discovered a new cryptocurrency-related macOS malware believed to be developed by North Korean hackers at the Lazarus Group. Security researchers have discovered a new cryptocurrency-related macOS malware believed to be the product of North Korean hackers at the Lazarus Group. As tech-focused publication Bleeping Computer reported on Dec. 4, malware researcher Dinesh…
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Saxo Bank’s Outrageous Prediction 2020: Asia Launches DLT-Based Asset

In its new “Outrageous Predictions” report, Danish Saxo Bank says that Asia will launch its own blockchain-based digital asset in 2020. Major Danish bank Saxo Bank has predicted that Asia will launch its own blockchain-based digital asset in its new report of smashing predictions for 2020. The latest edition of “Outrageous Predictions” by Saxo Bank…
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Klaytn Blockchain Ahead of Facebook’s Libra Network, Says Kakao CEO

The CEO of Kakao said that the Klaytn blockchain developed by its subsidiary Ground X is similar in operation to Facebook’s Libra network but more advanced. Yeo Min-soo, the CEO of South Korean internet giant Kakao, said that his firm’s Klaytn blockchain is similar to Facebook’s Libra except it is way ahead in its development.…
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