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An electrical meltdown looms: how can we avert disaster? - 0 views

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Practical solutions to mitigating electromagnetic pulse (EMP) risk include hardening critical systems against and developing local microgrids that will function independently even in worst-case scenarios. Safeguarding even 10% of critical infrastructures could potentially secure as much as 85% of the economy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Practical solutions to mitigating electromagnetic pulse (EMP) risk include hardening critical systems against and developing local microgrids that will function independently even in worst-case scenarios. Safeguarding even 10% of critical infrastructures could potentially secure as much as 85% of the economy.</div>

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Borrow with Bitcoin or lend with Litecoin? Crypto lending is set to boom - 0 views

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"One of the strongest emerging narratives in crypto is the sudden rise of cryptocurrency lending platforms. Multiple new platforms have launched and the demand for their services is growing. What is crypto lending and who are the major players?"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"One of the strongest emerging narratives in crypto is the sudden rise of cryptocurrency lending platforms. Multiple new platforms have launched and the demand for their services is growing. What is crypto lending and who are the major players?"</div>

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Accenture, Generali Streamline Employee Insurance Benefits With Blockchain Rollout - 0 views

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Accenture and Generali have launched a blockchain solution aimed to streamline the insurer's Employee Benefits Network offerings. Through smart contracts and automated reconciliation, it allows participants in the reinsurance process to share accurate data and reduce processing errors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Accenture and Generali have launched a blockchain solution aimed to streamline the insurer's Employee Benefits Network offerings. Through smart contracts and automated reconciliation, it allows participants in the reinsurance process to share accurate data and reduce processing errors.</div>

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Japan to require crypto exchanges to bolster internal oversight: source - 0 views

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Japan's financial regulator will require cryptocurrency exchanges to strengthen internal oversight of the so-called "cold wallets" used to store digital money.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's financial regulator will require cryptocurrency exchanges to strengthen internal oversight of the so-called "cold wallets" used to store digital money.</div>

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Qintar: The First Sharia-Compliant Token Launched In April 2019 - 0 views

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Qintar is a Geneva-based but globally focused cryptocurrency ecosystem which is the first truly sharia -compliant token, independent of the banking system and other financial institutions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Qintar is a Geneva-based but globally focused cryptocurrency ecosystem which is the first truly sharia -compliant token, independent of the banking system and other financial institutions.</div>

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XRP Love: Ripple Shouts 'Global Expansion' Plan for Crypto-Powered xRapid - 0 views

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Ripple's Asheesh Birla recently revealed that the company has aggressive expansion plans for xRapid, its XRP-powered crypto remittance platform.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ripple's Asheesh Birla recently revealed that the company has aggressive expansion plans for xRapid, its XRP-powered crypto remittance platform.</div>

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Kabul, Tunis in sovereign crypto bond race - 0 views

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Afghanistan, Tunisia and Uzbekistan are currently mulling the possibility of a Bitcoin bond.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Afghanistan, Tunisia and Uzbekistan are currently mulling the possibility of a Bitcoin bond.</div>

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Do we need an IMF to regulate the internet? - 0 views

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Former Blackberry co-CEO Jim Balsillie has said it is time for the IMF to help co-ordinate global data rules and to forge a joint international strategy for dealing with the impact of technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Former Blackberry co-CEO Jim Balsillie has said it is time for the IMF to help co-ordinate global data rules and to forge a joint international strategy for dealing with the impact of technology.</div>

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New E-shekel could ease cross-border payments says LSE report - 0 views

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"A new digital currency, which would facilitate cross-border payments between Israel and the West Bank, has been proposed in a new report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A new digital currency, which would facilitate cross-border payments between Israel and the West Bank, has been proposed in a new report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)."</div>

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Cambridge Study: Lack Of Standard Terms for Crypto Hampers Global Regulatory Response - 0 views

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The lack of standard global terminology for crypto assets is a major impediment for the adoption of clear regulatory policies in the industry, according to a study by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) released on April 16.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The lack of standard global terminology for crypto assets is a major impediment for the adoption of clear regulatory policies in the industry, according to a study by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) released on April 16.</div>

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Auditor EY Unveils Nightfall, An Ambitious Bid to Bring Business to Ethereum - 0 views

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Big Four professional services firm EY is rolling out free software designed to help corporate clients use the ethereum blockchain - and it's taken an unusual step to encourage adoption.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Big Four professional services firm EY is rolling out free software designed to help corporate clients use the ethereum blockchain - and it's taken an unusual step to encourage adoption.</div>

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How Decentralized Finance Could Make Investing More Accessible - 0 views

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Cool Infographic!

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Bitcoin Going Mainstream Might Hinge on New York Crypto License - 0 views

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Bakkt's launch date has been delayed for months because of CFTC skepticism about how clients' tokens will be stored and safeguarded from possible theft and manipulation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bakkt's launch date has been delayed for months because of CFTC skepticism about how clients' tokens will be stored and safeguarded from possible theft and manipulation.</div>

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G20 Prepares to Regulate Crypto Assets - a Look at Current Policies - Bitcoin News - 0 views

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"Here is a summary of how G20 countries are currently regulating crypto assets."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Here is a summary of how G20 countries are currently regulating crypto assets."</div>

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Bakkt Exchange May Be Seeking New York License for Crypto Custody: Report - CoinDesk - 0 views

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If Bakkt can get a New York license the CFTC may allow it to issue its futures by self-certification and sidestep the regulator's requirements that client funds are deposited at a bank or trust company, although it would still need CFTC approval for its wider operations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If Bakkt can get a New York license the CFTC may allow it to issue its futures by self-certification and sidestep the regulator's requirements that client funds are deposited at a bank or trust company, although it would still need CFTC approval for its wider operations. </div>

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Could Amazon Rival Rakuten Trigger The Next Bitcoin Bull Run? - 0 views

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Japanese online retailer Rakuten has begun accepting registrations for its new bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, Rakuten Wallet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japanese online retailer Rakuten has begun accepting registrations for its new bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, Rakuten Wallet.</div>

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Crypto Startups Barred from Indian Central Bank Fintech Sandbox - CoinDesk - 0 views

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The Reserve Bank of India published its draft framework for its regulatory sandbox that may include blockchain startups and tools, but explicitly excludes crypto-related projects.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Reserve Bank of India published its draft framework for its regulatory sandbox that may include blockchain startups and tools, but explicitly excludes crypto-related projects.</div>

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MakerDAO Voters Divided on How Much to Hike Fee for DAI Stablecoin - CoinDesk - 0 views

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"In an effort to restrict supply and raise the value of DAI, MKR token holders have steadily been increasing what is known as the Stability Fee in larger and larger increments. However, this week, MKR token holders have signaled their support for a smaller, more measured increase to the Stability Fee of 3 percent."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"In an effort to restrict supply and raise the value of DAI, MKR token holders have steadily been increasing what is known as the Stability Fee in larger and larger increments. However, this week, MKR token holders have signaled their support for a smaller, more measured increase to the Stability Fee of 3 percent."</div>

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Chinese P2P companies ordered to prepare data disclosures - 0 views

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The new Chinese P2P monitoring system consists of two databases: an information disclosure and real-time transaction monitoring database.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The new Chinese P2P monitoring system consists of two databases: an information disclosure and real-time transaction monitoring database.</div>

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Meet the Universal Euro - 0 views

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The Universal Euro (UPEUR) stablecoin is the latest digital asset product issued by the Universal Protocol alliance joining UPUSD and UPBTC launched earlier this year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Universal Euro (UPEUR) stablecoin is the latest digital asset product issued by the Universal Protocol alliance joining UPUSD and UPBTC launched earlier this year.</div>

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An electrical meltdown looms: how can we avert disaster? - 0 views

Borrow with Bitcoin or lend with Litecoin? Crypto lending is set to boom - 0 views

Accenture, Generali Streamline Employee Insurance Benefits With Blockchain Rollout - 0 views

Japan to require crypto exchanges to bolster internal oversight: source - 0 views

Qintar: The First Sharia-Compliant Token Launched In April 2019 - 0 views

XRP Love: Ripple Shouts 'Global Expansion' Plan for Crypto-Powered xRapid - 0 views

Kabul, Tunis in sovereign crypto bond race - 0 views

Do we need an IMF to regulate the internet? - 0 views

New E-shekel could ease cross-border payments says LSE report - 0 views

Cambridge Study: Lack Of Standard Terms for Crypto Hampers Global Regulatory Response - 0 views

Auditor EY Unveils Nightfall, An Ambitious Bid to Bring Business to Ethereum - 0 views

How Decentralized Finance Could Make Investing More Accessible - 0 views

Bitcoin Going Mainstream Might Hinge on New York Crypto License - 0 views

G20 Prepares to Regulate Crypto Assets - a Look at Current Policies - Bitcoin News - 0 views

Bakkt Exchange May Be Seeking New York License for Crypto Custody: Report - CoinDesk - 0 views

Could Amazon Rival Rakuten Trigger The Next Bitcoin Bull Run? - 0 views

Crypto Startups Barred from Indian Central Bank Fintech Sandbox - CoinDesk - 0 views

MakerDAO Voters Divided on How Much to Hike Fee for DAI Stablecoin - CoinDesk - 0 views

Chinese P2P companies ordered to prepare data disclosures - 0 views

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