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IRS: Frozen Crypto Rewards Taxable Despite Account Lockdowns
2.11.2024
Crypto rewards received before an account freeze are taxable in the year they’re received, even if holders can’t access their funds later, the IRS says. IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for Digital Assets in Locked Accounts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a memorandum in October, addressing...
PancakeSwap rewards users with 2.4M ZK token airdrop
5.7.2024
PancakeSwap will airdrop 2.4 million ZK tokens to reward its community and boost zkSync PancakeSwap engagement
How UpRock Is Using AI, DePIN and Crypto Rewards to Attract New Users to Web3 in an Age Where Data Is the New Oil
10.6.2024
UpRock is a groundbreaking platform that merges blockchain and AI, allowing users to monetize their unused internet bandwidth. With a focus on democratizing data access and fostering an open AI ecosystem, UpRock is at the forefront of the digital revolution. The co-founders of UpRock, Jesse Adams...
Lolli Secures $8M in Series B Funding to Boost Crypto Adoption Through Innovative Rewards System
14.12.2023
With a fresh infusion of $8 million in Series B funding, Lolli aims to be well positioned to continue improving upon and growing the cryptocurrency rewards sector. Lolli Secures $8 Million for Crypto Rewards Market Expansion Lolli, a prominent player in the bitcoin and cashback rewards arena, today...
Stepn Was a Runaway Success During COVID but Can It Keep Moving Forward?
13.3.2023
Some see the future of fitness motivation. Others see a Ponzi scheme. This feature is part of CoinDesk's Culture Week
US lawmakers want State Department to justify crypto rewards and disclose payouts
7.12.2022
The State Department should submit a report on the use of cryptocurrencies as a viable reward payout with evidence that suggests it's more encouraging for whistleblowers
US Lawmakers Want State Department to Disclose Crypto Rewards
7.12.2022
The State Department will have to report on payments it makes in crypto and their effects, according to a draft of the NDAA
Bridge Champ will let players generate NFT badges and crypto rewards soon per the new roadmap
24.11.2022
Bridge Champ, the blockchain-based global bridge platform, has unveiled its latest roadmap. The significant upcoming development is the ability to generate NFT badges and crypto rewards tied to in-game achievements. The blockchain-based online bridge platform has built strong momentum in the past...
Crypto Firm Freeway Updates Community, Says Trading Strategy ‘Failed’ and ‘Caused a Substantial Loss’
27.10.2022
Four days ago, the crypto rewards platform Freeway.io, formally called Aubit, halted withdrawals on October 23 after citing it was protecting the firm’s portfolio from “market fluctuations and volatility.” Two days later, the team updated the community and explained on Tuesday that “one...
Blockchain.com Launches Crypto Visa Card With 1% Cashback Crypto Rewards
27.10.2022
Crypto firm Blockchain.com has announced the launch of a new crypto-centric pre-paid Visa card and so far, 50,000 users have registered for the waitlist signup. In addition to launching its crypto Visa card powered by the card issuing platform Marqeta, Blockchain.com Visa users will earn 1% back...
A Crypto Rewards Platform That Promised 40% APY Halts Withdrawals, Citing ‘Market Fluctuations’
24.10.2022
A crypto rewards platform called Freeway.io has notified users that it decided to reallocate capital in order to “manage exposure to future market fluctuations and volatility.” In doing so, users are unable to withdraw funds from the platform, and the Freeway team explained that amid...
Chipotle’s ‘Buy the Dip’ Game Plans to Reward Players With $200K in ETH, BTC, SOL, AVAX, and DOGE
25.7.2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill, often referred to as simply Chipotle, has announced a new cryptocurrency game that encourages fans to “Buy the Dip.” The game aims to give away over $200K in crypto rewards and coupons for specific foods priced at a penny. Chipotle Returns With Another...
Rewards4Earth plans to roll out crypto rewards to 1000 sports clubs in Australia
1.7.2022
Even a small adoption of the reward token could see up to $300 million used to fund environmental initiatives and provide clubs with funding to benefit the community
Crypto community confused as Celsius continues with weekly rewards
28.6.2022
Some Twitter users have called it “insulting” that Celsius continues to pay weekly rewards despite still pausing withdrawals
New American Express Credit Card Lets Shoppers Earn Crypto Rewards Tradable Across 100+ Cryptocurrencies
12.6.2022
American Express and Abra are launching a new credit card that will allow shoppers to earn cryptocurrency rewards “tradable across over 100 different cryptocurrencies” without annual or foreign transaction fees. American Express and Abra Launching Crypto Rewards Credit Card American...
Rhode Island proposes crypto rewards for green home builders
3.5.2022
The Ocean State’s legislature is looking to tackle the housing shortage and ensure new projects are going green by incentivizing builders with crypto rewards
Celsius Bans US Non-Accredited Investors From Earning Crypto Rewards
12.4.2022
Only accredited investors will be able to earn rewards on their coins, said the company
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...
US State Department offers up to $10 million in crypto rewards to white hat hackers
17.8.2021
The United States is offering crypto assets to incentivize white-hat hackers to uncover state-sponsored actors and potential terrorists on the dark web
US Government Now Offers Informants Crypto Rewards in Addition to Bank Wires, Suitcases Full of Cash
16.8.2021
Attendees of the Black Hat hacker conference in Las Vegas were introduced to a new advertisement crafted by the U.S. State Department. According to individuals who accessed the government advertisement via an open Wi-Fi network called “#Rewardsnotransoms” they discovered the U.S....