US Tax Court Says You Should Sell Your Crypto Savings If You Owe IRS
17.6.2020
The US federal court sides with the IRS in a dispute involving crypto whales and unpaid taxes
South Korean Crypto Tax Reports, Canada's CBDC + More News
17.6.2020
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South Korea’s deputy prime minister and finance ministry chief Hong Nam-ki has confirmed the reports about...
World Economic Forum Suggests Fighting Corruption With Blockchain Tech
17.6.2020
A new World Economic Forum study has revealed how blockchain technology can be used to prevent corruption in public procurement
Bitcoin News Roundup for June 17, 2020
17.6.2020
With Ethereum logging it's busiest week on record and the number of bitcoin whales headed up, CoinDesk's Markets Daily Bitcoin news roundup is back!
Demand for Charter Cities During Covid-19 Pandemic Grows Exponential – People Desire Semi-Autonomous Zones
17.6.2020
For quite some time now, a number of libertarians, bitcoin evangelists, and blockchain entrepreneurs have been promoting the idea of charter cities and seasteading concepts. One such project, Pronomos Capital, has raised $9 million from heavyweight investors like venture capitalist Peter Thiel....
Expert: News of Chinese Banks' Crypto Crackdown Greatly Exaggerated
17.6.2020
Last Monday, Chinese media reported that police in Guangdong froze thousands of bank accounts belonging to over-the-counter traders
Blockchain Code Can Fill In When Antitrust Law Fails
17.6.2020
Technology and the law have traditionally been at odds, but with blockchain and antitrust policy there's potential for cooperation
Blockchain Bites: River’s Rise, Canada’s CBDC and Bitcoin’s Whales Post-Halving
17.6.2020
The number of Bitcoin whales is at its highest level since 2017, as the network adjusts its difficulty setting for the first time post-halving
Decentralized Tech Can Protect Activists From Social Media Crackdowns
17.6.2020
As protests against police brutality continue in the U.S., privacy advocates warn of the risks posed by centralized social media platforms
When Ferrari? Tokenized Supercar Gives European Investors Exposure to Asset Class
17.6.2020
CurioInvest is selling tokenized shares of a limited-edition Ferrari worth over $1 million
Coinbase Open Sources Technical Standard to Streamline Token Listings
17.6.2020
Coinbase published an open-source technical standard designed to streamline its token listing process by making it easy for blockchains to share important data with the exchange's platform
After Raising $20m in 2017, ATBCoin Claims It Can’t Afford A $250,000 Settlemen
17.6.2020
ATBCoin has claimed that it is unable to pay a $250,000 settlement to a lawsuit over its $20 million ICO, prompting calls from the plaintiffs for the court to enforce the agreement