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CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  ❄️ ❄️ December 14, 2017 ❄️ ❄️ "There is no justice in the laws of nature, no term for fairness in the equations of motion." ― Eliezer Yudkowsky Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Ethereum Innovators Revive the Fight for Net Neutrality A tech meetup at a dimly lit New York City bar – so far, nothing out of the ordinary. But what's peculiar about this particular meetup is that other locations throughout the East Village are being connected to the bar's Wi-Fi-enabled node, allowing anyone in the area to not only piggyback off all the signals but visit websites only accessible to others on the network. Called a mesh network, it's a decades-old technology allowing users to surf the internet without using a traditional internet service provider (ISP), and it could be finding new life among blockchain enthusiasts as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gears up to repeal "net neutrality" on Thursday. Net neutrality, or the rules that ensure equal access to the internet, have historically outlawed ISPs from charging internet users more for better service, and its repeal, in many people's eyes, would result in lower quality service for the average internet user. But, according to those at the event, the FCC decision could indirectly act as a tipping point that jump-starts a new wave of innovation for mesh networks. Read the whole story Tweet Share ⭐ COINDESK SPONSOR ⭐ Custody for your Crypto Assets Protect and secure your assets with itBit, a regulated Trust Company, and Custodian. With itBit, all assets are backed by regulatory capital reserves, and you can verify custody account balance and holdings 24/7 with personalized access and customer support. Learn More Wait, there's more: 3 Questions for Governments Embracing Blockchain in 2018 Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck. Bitcoin Looks Lower In Chase for 'Small Cap' Gains Soon after an all-time-high above $17,630 on the CoinDesk's price index, bitcoin prices are starting to look towards sub-$16,000 levels. Court Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e. Japanese Shipping Giant, IBM to Trial Blockchain in Cross-Border Trade Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines and partners including IBM are to undertake a blockchain trial aimed to streamline international trade flows. India's Tax Department Collects User Data at Multiple Bitcoin Exchanges The Indian Income Tax Department has visited bitcoin exchanges across the country seeking data on tax avoiding users. Out with the Old: Blockchain Requires a New Regulatory Approach What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain. Walmart, JD.com Back Blockchain Food Tracking Effort in China Retail giants Walmart and JD.com are among several companies backing a new blockchain effort in China focused on food safety and traceability. Ethereum Innovators Revive the Fight for Net Neutrality Mesh networks could be finding new life among blockchain enthusiasts as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission gears up to repeal net neutrality. 2018's Big Question: Can Bitcoin Forks Deliver Value? Forking bitcoin was all the rage in 2017. In 2018, the question might be, what are we getting in return? Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a 'Highly Speculative Asset' Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today South Korean Officials Weigh New Curbs on Bitcoin Trading The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation." Man Stole $1.8 Million in Ether After Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether. Kickstarter ICO? Don't Count On It Says Crowdfunding Leader The company most widely associated with crowdfunding won't be shifting its business model to accommodate so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs). Go to CoinDesk BTC: $16,783.56+2.29%  ETH: $710.04 +1.18% @8:09 EST - More price details 👋 CoinDesk is Hiring 👋 Come join our great team here in New York City! Copyright © 2017 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list