17M Chinese tourists verify health using blockchain to visit Macau

Interoperability between Macau’s blockchain-powered medical data system and mainland Chinese health codes allowed tourism between the jurisdictions to recommence. Chinese non-profit blockchain consortium FISCO BCOS, reports that blockchain-based health records have successfully enabled China to resume mainland tourism to Macau. From May, Macau’s blockchain-powered medical data system has recognized the ID codes of the Guangdong health system of the mainland, allowing mainland Chinese tourists to verify their health status using the DLT-powered system when entering the autonomous region. To date, more than 17 million tourists have cleared customs between Macau and China’s mainland using Macau’s blockchain health code.

US House Speaker ‘Optimistic’ About Reaching a Stimulus Pact: Reports

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is “optimistic” after the Trump administration made concessions on coronavirus testing and tracing ahead of a Tuesday evening deadline.

'Miner Strike is Nonsense, Miners Are Making a Ton' - Filecoin Founder

Juan Benet, the founder of decentralized, blockchain-based storage network Filecoin (FIL), denied recent reports that miners are protesting the platform.

Yearn.finance Rockets Higher Following Reports of Polychain Taking a $5m Position

Yearn.finance’s YFI governance token has seen a strong rebound over the past 24 hours.

Hungarian politician resigns after stealing electricity to mine Bitcoin

Reports from Hungarian news outlet hvg have revealed that a prominent Hungarian politician was allegedly involved in the illegal act of stealing electricity from public offices, while also operating a The post Hungarian politician resigns after stealing electricity to mine Bitcoin appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Fool's gold? Peter Schiff's bank under investigation in tax evasion probe

Does an extortion attempt from Russian hackers explain Schiff's hatred for Bitcoin? This morning, millionaire broker and noted Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff awoke to find his bank under renewed scrutiny due to an international criminal investigation.  According to reporting from Australian newspaper The Age and The New York Times, the J5 -- a joint task force of tax authorities from major Western governments convened in the wake of the bombshell publication of the Panama Papers -- have placed “hundreds” of accounts at Schiff’s Puerto Rico-based Euro Pacific Bank under investigation for tax evasion and other financial crimes.  The reports detail what appears to be a comically inept organization responsible for harboring the fortunes of a cast of shady businessmen and criminals.

Okex Halts Withdrawals Due to ‘Out of Touch’ Private Key Holder, Founder Star Xu Talks With Police

The digital currency exchange Okex disabled cryptocurrency withdrawals on Friday morning and explained that funds were “safe and not affected.” Following the withdrawal announcement, regional reports claim that Okex’s founder Mingxing “Star” Xu was taken away by the police.

Swyftx: Australia's premier crypto exchange providing more than 170 assets!

Earlier in 2020, The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that there were over 300 digital currency exchange providers (312 in February 2020) enrolled with the AUSTRA The post Swyftx: Australia's premier crypto exchange providing more than 170 assets! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

OKEx Founder Reportedly Taken by Police, CEO Confirms Funds Are SAFU

Reports indicate that OKEx founder has been arrested, while OKEx CEO Jay Hao reassured funds on the exchange are SAFU even after the withdrawal suspensions. The post OKEx Founder Reportedly Taken by Police, CEO Confirms Funds Are SAFU appeared first on CryptoPotato.

McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway Deny Testing China’s New Digital Currency: Report

The American food and beverage chains McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway have not participated in the ongoing field test of China’s digital Renminbi (RMB), reports say.  Despite previous reports stating that McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway are three of the 19 companies that will be participating in the pilot test of China’s digital RMB in the Xiongan […] The post McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway Deny Testing China’s New Digital Currency: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Robinhood Hack Larger Than Previously Thought: Reports

Last week, it was reported that "a limited number" of Robinhood accounts were breached via email.

PwC Report Points to Banner Year for Crypto M&A and Fundraising Deals

The value of acquisitions in the first half of 2020 has already surpassed that of full year 2019, according to a new report by PwC.