Blockchains and Bagels Daily Market Roundup - 06.01.2018

Blockchains and Bagels: the morning market update to get you ready for the day ahead. Today, Quebec lifts moratorium welcoming miners to the province while Block.one sets new record with US$4 billion token sale.

Quebec to lift the moratorium on digital asset mining

The Province is reversing its stance on digital asset mining and will look to capitalize on supplying power. The government will regulate the sale of energy with more accommodative policy than the current prohibition.

EOS token offering reaching US$4 billion in a year-long sale

Block.one’s EOS token offering has raised US$4 billion, eclipsing Telegram’s previous record of US$2 billion, over a year-long sale. The company is looking to build a decentralized operating system on top of the Ethereum network.

Venezuelan authorities are banning new imports of mining hardware

The government policy enacted in April has come into effect, banning the imports of graphics cards, computers and ASICs. Customs officials will confiscate all equipment at the border. The policy comes into place as Venezuelans seek an alternative store of value through the currency crisis.

Huobi seeking expansion into South America with Brazilian operations

Huobi representatives have confirmed an expansion into Brazil. Rumors arose after executives were seen at local digital asset events. Brazil adds to the list of prospective international offices, including Canada and the United States.

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