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United States trade representative Robert Lighthizer said on Sunday that the “phase one” of the U.S.-China trade deal is “totally done”. Among several conditions, one of them is regarding China buying more of U.S. agricultural products. As per Lighthizer’s words, the U.S. exports to China will be doubled from now on. He added that the exact date and location for signing the agreement are to be determined.The thing is, the tensions among the two countries were rapidly growing during the last...

In a new twist of a series of events, it has emerged that Bytedance, the owner of TikTok, the popular Chinese video-sharing social video sharing network, has registered a new company.Sources indicate that Bytedance in association with Shanghai Dongfang Newspaper Co. registered a company earlier this month named Pengpai Audiovisual Technology Co. The company is said to offer several blockchain technology development services, AI public services, internet data services, AI application...

Fidelity Digital Assets, the digital currency arm of financial giant Fidelity Investments, plans to add support for Ether token next year in 2020. Tom Jessop, the president of Fidelity Digital Assets, made the announcement during an interview with The Block last Saturday, December 13.Jessop added that the final decision of Fidelity Digital Assets depends only upon evaluating the market demand for ETH support. Launched earlier this year, Fidelity Digital Assets specializes in offering...

Bill Gates is known as the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest people in the world. But he doesn’t have a reputation of the genius/billionaire who reads a lot of fiction (though he admits that loves reading). The book that has greatly impressed him is called “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion, and Bill absolutely loves it. He says that it has it all – it makes readers laugh, cry, think, and the main character is so vivid that, in Gates’s thoughts, anyone can relate to. He...

Stellar lumen price is declining below the key $0.0550 support area against the US Dollar.XLM price is currently struggling to stay above the $0.0500 support area.There is a crucial bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.0528 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken).The pair could tumble if the bears gain strength below the key $0.0500 support area.Stellar lumen price is gaining bearish momentum against the US Dollar and bitcoin. XLM price must recover above $0.0550 to avoid...

Ripple price is declining and it is trading below the $0.2200 pivot area against the US dollar.The price is likely to continue lower towards the $0.2100 and $0.2050 support levels.There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.2180 on the 4-hours chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex).A downside break below the $0.2100 support area could accelerate decline towards $0.2020.Ripple price is facing an increase in selling pressure below $0.2200 against the US...

BitMEX – one of the world’s largest and most prominent bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges – is being sued by one of its early investors over potential fraud and lost equity.BitMEX Is In Trouble All Over AgainThe plaintiff in this case is a former JPMorgan derivatives trader named Frank Amato. He and his company RGB Coin are looking to garner $300 million in restitution from BitMEX and its head executive Arthur Hayes, who also owns a company called HDR Global Trading.Amato claims he was one...

New York has never been a crypto-friendly haven. Thanks to the regulations set forth by the now infamous BitLicense, the Big Apple has garnered a reputation for allegedly being anti-blockchain.The BitLicense Is About to Lighten UpBut now, changes are being made to the region’s regulatory protocols that may make things easier for crypto companies looking to do business in the city that doesn’t sleep. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has suggested adding new...

Analysts say that the presence of whales is about to get a lot stronger considering the bitcoin price is slated to rise heavily in the coming years.We’re Continuing to Feel the Influence of WhalesWhales are a big problem in the crypto space in that they can heavily influence bitcoin’s behavior and increase its volatility. Whales are individuals who carry a lot of crypto in single accounts. Whenever they move this money, they tend to move much of what they own from one wallet to another. This...

The Scandinavians are increasing the level of refusal to use cash in their daily transactions. Partnership of the Riksbank with Accenture will allow developing new crypto payment solutions. Such as smartphone app, POS terminals, and other devices and code.Considering the words by Christine Lagarde who shows interest in stablecoins, Sweden is “staying ahead of the curve”. European Central Bank is showing interest in stablecoins development. China will likely to restrict usage of anything...