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Ultimate Resource For Your Crypto Hardware (And Other) Wallets (#GotBitcoin)

Daimler, the German multinational corporation behind the Mercedes-Benz brand, partnered with European blockchain interface solutions startup Riddle & Code to provide an open car hardware wallet solution, the startup announced in a press release published on July 22. Ultimate Resource For Your Crypto Hardware (And Other) Wallets (#GotBitcoin) ‘Turn Automobiles…

Iran Recognizes Bitcoin And Crypto As An Official Industry, Says MP (#GotBitcoin?)

The Iranian government’s Economic Commission has approved a mechanism of cryptocurrency mining in the country, according to an announcement by the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture on July 22. Iran Recognizes Bitcoin And Crypto As An Official Industry, Says MP (#GotBitcoin?) Iran’s Economic Commission Approves Crypto Mining…

Bakkt Is Scheduled To Start Testing Its Bitcoin Futures Contracts

Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt is scheduled to begin testing its new contracts Monday. Bakkt Is Scheduled To Start Testing Its Bitcoin Futures Contracts Today (#GotBitcoin?) Nearly a year since revealing its ambitious vision, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is still waiting on regulatory approvals to take the platform live. Still, despite having…

Lower Rates Have A Downside For Bank’s Mortgage-Servicing Rights (#GotBitcoin?)

The value of the right to handle mortgage payments falls at banks including Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase as rates decline. Lower Rates Have A Downside For Bank's Mortgage-Servicing Rights (#GotBitcoin?) Lower interest rates generally help banks’ mortgage businesses. Except when they don’t. The value of mortgage-servicing rights, which are…

Chinese Tycoon Spy Has Membership At Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club In Palm Beach, Fla. (#GotBitcoin?)

U.S. research firm in commercial dispute alleges exiled businessman Guo Wengui, a frequent critic of China’s Communist Party, is a spy for Beijing. Chinese Tycoon Spy Has Membership At Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club In Palm Beach, Fla. (#GotBitcoin?) For the past four years, Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has lived in…

Bitcoin Network Now 8 Times More Powerful Than It Was At $20K

Bitcoin (BTC) now has more computing power behind its security than ever before, passing another milestone as hash rate reaches an all-time high. Bitcoin Network Now 8 Times More Powerful Than It Was At $20K Price (#GotBitcoin?) Data from monitoring resource Blockchain confirmed that the Bitcoin network’s total hash rate…

Central Banks Are In Sync On Need For Fresh Stimulus (#GotBitcoin?)

It is unclear whether fine-tuning rates will be enough to revive decade-old expansions. Central Banks Are In Sync On Need For Fresh Stimulus (#GotBitcoin?) Central banks world-wide are poised to unleash some of the most aggressive monetary stimulus since the financial crisis a decade ago. But the circumstances are different…

Weak Corporate Earnings Signal A Weak Economy (#GotBitcoin?)

Tepid results from multinationals don’t necessarily signal trouble at home. Weak Corporate Earnings Signal A Weak Economy (#GotBitcoin?) American companies are reporting second-quarter results, and the numbers so far have been nothing to write home about. Based on current estimates compiled by FactSet, earnings for companies in the S&P 500…

Justice Department Set to Free 3,000 Prisoners as Criminal-Justice Overhaul Takes Hold

U.S. is implementing First Step Act with releases, revamped policies. Justice Department Set to Free 3,000 Prisoners as Criminal-Justice Overhaul Takes Hold Derrick Walker was 13 years into a mandatory life sentence for crack cocaine possession when his case manager summoned him a few months ago to deliver the news:…

The Pros And Cons of Buying Virgin Bitcoins (#GotBitcoin?)

In a world where the global crypto community continues to face a growing number of regulatory hurdles with each passing day, the term “virgin Bitcoin” is starting to become more common among digital currency enthusiasts. The Pros And Cons of Buying Virgin Bitcoins (#GotBitcoin?) However, it is of utmost importance…

Drugmakers Sue To Block Federal Rule Requiring Drug Prices In TV Ads (#GotBitcoin?)

Lawsuit says rule will create unnecessary confusion, may discourage patients from seeking treatment or medical information. Drugmakers Sue To Block Federal Rule Requiring Drug Prices In TV Ads (#GotBitcoin?) Three pharmaceutical companies sued the federal government Friday to block a proposal requiring drug manufacturers include the list price of prescription…

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Under Investigation by CFTC: Bloomberg (#GotBitcoin?)

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is reportedly being probed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Crypto Exchange BitMEX Under Investigation by CFTC: Bloomberg (#GotBitcoin?) The news appeared in brief on Bloomberg Terminal soon before press time on Friday. That was soon followed by a report from Bloomberg citing sources…