Day: December 9, 2020

European Commission taking bids for blockchain pre-commercial procurement

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The European Commission is inviting tenders for the European Union blockchain pre-commercial procurement, or PCP. In general, a PCP is a public sector purchase of research and development services to adapt new or emerging technology to its needs. This PCP will focus on developing a novel blockchain solution that builds on the EU legal framework such as the General Data Protection Regulation, the Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services regulation and the Network and Information Systems directive. The process will involve awarding several research and development contracts in parallel to…

CoinDesk Daily News: Citibank Exec Predicts $318K Bitcoin, BCH Fork and More…

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▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Bitcoin inches closer to $17,000 as a Citibank exec predicts BTC worth $318K, SEC seeks public comment on “qualified custodians,” miners shut down and seek to relocate amid China clamp down, and another Bitcoin Cash hard fork highlights community infighting… #cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: Site: Twitter: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: Newsletters: CoinDesk Podcast Network: spotify:show:2jyIhkvAQhed8AWDZiPpSP Markets Daily Crypto Roundup: spotify:show:7sDXM8BlxsUqzL2IqmLqwE CoinDesk is the leading digital media, events and information services company for the crypto asset and blockchain technology community.…

IRS Clamps Down on Airdrops Starting With Ripple’s Spark Token Airdrop

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The highly anticipated Spark token snapshot takes place on December 12, at 0:00 GMT. Ripple XRP holders eagerly await this date, but Head of Tax Strategy at CoinTracker, Shehan Chandrasekera, warns that airdrops are a taxable event. As such, individuals who register for and receive Spark tokens must include this as ordinary income when filing U.S. taxes. Taxpayers should consult a qualified professional if they need help. Ripple XRP Holders Lumped With Tax Liability Although there have been numerous airdrops in the past, specific tax guidance on airdrops did not…

Roche Forms Partnership with Moderna to Bring Antibody Testing to COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

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With the antibody tests which involve a blood draw and secures the Emergency Use Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), one will be able able to ascertain his antibody levels before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine shots. Roche Diagnostics, a division of Swiss multinational healthcare company, Roche Holding AG (SWX: RO) has announced a partnership with foremost COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) to bring its antibody testing to the latter’s late-stage vaccine trials. As contained in the press release issued by the company, the…

Claims process begins for creditors of liquidated crypto exchange Cryptopia

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The liquidator of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has launched the claims process to reimburse creditors following a 2019 hack. Professional services firm Grant Thornton, Cryptopia’s assigned liquidator, officially announced on Dec. 9 that creditors can now start the claims process on the Cryptopia claims portal. The claims process requires creditors to register on the Cryptopia claims portal and confirm details regarding their Cryptopia account. “Only verified account holders can register in the claims process,” Grant Thornton noted in the statement. Based in New Zealand, Cryptopia became the victim of a major…

Amazon Considers $100M Investment in India’s Apollo Pharmacy Chain

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Notably, Apollo Pharmacy is reported to be India’s first and largest branded pharmacy network that has over 3000 plus outlets in key locations.  After the successful launch of Amazon Pharmacy Services last month, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reported to eye India’s Apollo Pharmacy for a whopping $100 million. Notably, Apollo Pharmacy is reported to be India’s first and largest branded pharmacy network that has over 3000 plus outlets in key Locations. Additionally, it is part of Apollo Hospitals – Asia’s largest healthcare group. Hereby making Amazon possible investment a…

TripAdvisor (TRIP) Shares Fell 1.68% in Reaction to App Ban in China

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TripAdvisor has climbed nearly 2% in the last twelve months. However, after the app ban in China, the stock price went down. American online travel company TripAdvisor Inc (NASDAQ: TRIP) shares fell after China app ban. Apart from TripAdvisor, China also banned 104 other apps in the region. According to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the authority banned 105 apps for violating cyber regulations. Seeking Alpha reported that the travel company fell 1.68% to close yesterday at $29.49. At press time, in the pre-market trading, however, TripAdvisor is up…

Bitcoin’s Options Market Skews Bearish as Spot Price Loses Ground

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Bitcoin’s options market has flipped bearish for the short term, as demand rises for ways to hedge against further sell-offs in the spot market.  The top cryptocurrency by market value fell to $17,640 earlier Wednesday, the lowest since Nov. 29. Prices later rebounded somewhat and bitcoin was last seen changing hands near $18,300, according to CoinDesk 20 data.  Prices have declined by $1,000 in the past 24 hours, taking out crucial technical levels and triggering fears of a deeper decline in the short run. That’s evident from the increased demand…

How do you use a block explorer?

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A blockchain, in its essence, provides a digital record of transactions. At present, this most often pertains to transaction records for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The database of records, called blocks, is often touted for its transparency and immutability. But what do these features really mean? If you want to analyze a blockchain transaction, you first need to know how to use a block explorer. What is a block explorer? A block explorer is a crucial instrument in the toolbox of a cryptocurrency and blockchain user. Similar to web browsers…

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