Ripple Replies to SEC, Claims It Caused Damage to XRP Holders
5.3.2021
In an ongoing legal battle, San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple filed a response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), repeating that XRP is not a security nor was it necessary for its distribution and sale to be registered as such - stating that the regulator's complaint...
Record GBTC discount may spark $100K Bitcoin price rise — analyst
5.3.2021
History repeating itself have the potential to spark a 2-4X BTC price run, data covering the GBTC premium suggests
IOST Partners With Polkadot for Cross-Chain Interoperability Breakthrough
5.3.2021
PRESS RELEASE. IOST has announced it is now at the final development stage for building a cross-chain transfer bridge to the Polkadot Ecosystem. The move is part of IOST’s plans to promote its cross-chain interoperability, bringing tremendous value for IOST users & developers and drive...
FC Barcelona Presidential Election Gets A USD 72M Crypto Twist
5.3.2021
A leading candidate for the presidency of FC Barcelona, one of the most famous football clubs in the world, claims he has negotiated a deal that would reportedly see a Hong Kong crypto exchange become the club’s main shirt sponsor in a deal worth USD 71.7 million a year.
Per BeSoccer, the claims...
Ripple's Asia expansion unaffected by SEC lawsuit, says CEO
5.3.2021
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the company's activities in the Asia-Pacific region have not been affected by current regulatory troubles in the United States
Thailand’s largest movie theater chain accepts Bitcoin
5.3.2021
Major Cineplex Group is starting to accept Bitcoin as part of a crypto pilot project
Kentucky Pushes Mining Tax-Breaks in Bid to Attract Crypto Community
5.3.2021
The Kentucky House Budget Committee approved a bill in a 19-2 vote to eliminate the sales tax on electricity for use in cryptocurrency mining operations. The bill, designed to attract more miners to the state, is now in the Kentucky Senate for review. Lawmakers Urge Greater Crypto Appeal Despite...
Crypto Tax Compliance Startup Taxbit Raises $100 Million, Targets International Expansion
5.3.2021
U.S. crypto tax compliance startup Taxbit has raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by investment firms Paradigm and Tiger Global. Paypal Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and others including Bill Ackman, Ryan Smith, and Anthony Pompliano also joined the round. Taxbit chief executive...
Blockchain Association meeting with key Biden staff about regulations
5.3.2021
The crypto advocacy group is going on a charm offensive and meeting with top representatives of the Biden administration
Bitcoin, Ethereum Moved Lower, XRP In Green
5.3.2021
Bitcoin price failed to stay in the positive zone above USD 50,000. BTC extended its decline below the USD 48,000 support zone. It even tested the USD 46,200 support zone and it is currently (05:00 UTC) struggling to start a steady recovery wave.
Similarly, most major altcoins are moving lower....
Huobi Global welcomes Vincent Lau as new managing director
5.3.2021
Vincent Lau, formerly of Bitfinex and OKEx, has joined Huobi Global as its new managing director
The Many Facts Pointing to Cypherpunk Len Sassaman Being Satoshi Nakamoto
5.3.2021
Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has always been a mysterious character and a great number of sleuths have made it their mission to discover the inventor’s identity. One particular theory was published this month which attempts to tether the well known and now deceased, Len Sassaman...