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Fidelity Joins Blockstream’s New Institutional Bitcoin Mining Service
9.8.2019
Beefed up Blockstream mining services include Fidelity as an early customer
Ripple Partner SBI Holdings Announces Launch of VCTrade Pro, A Crypto Exchange Service
5.8.2019
The crypto wave seems to have hit even the conventional banking organizations. While there are a few banks in the process of launching their own cryptocurrency, SBI Holdings has set its foot in a new direction. As per their official announcement, SBI Holdings is launching VCTrade Pro, an exchange...
Crypto Companies May Lose Access to ‘Service Provider’ Domain Names
5.8.2019
Amid a surge in applications, a DNS registrar may ban crypto firms from using .bank and .insurance domain names
Tax Expert: IRS Letters Confirm That Trading Cryptos Is a Taxable Event
5.8.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on July 26 that 10,000 American cryptocurrency users will receive a letter reminding them to pay taxes or amend any mistakes on past filings. At the time, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said U.S. taxpayers should take the warning letters...
Kraken Reveals New Wire Transfer Service for Fiat Currencies
1.8.2019
Kraken has recently revealed about a wire service which will enable users to do transactions in a range of fiat currencies throughout the world. The transactions will take place through Etana Custody. Following is the list of currencies that can be deposited or withdrawn- • US Dollars (USD) • Euros...
SpankChain Launches Crypto Payments Service for Adult Content
1.8.2019
Adult industry-oriented blockchain project SpankChain has launched a crypto payments platform called, of course, SpankPay
Governance Service and Data Privacy Firm BlueTalon Acquired by Microsoft
30.7.2019
In this day and age, data privacy is one of the most important pillars of any tech business. Considering the sort of data breaches that have happened throughout the past few years, it is only natural that tech giant Microsoft is doing everything in its power to further enhances its data privacy...
BitFlyer launches ‘Simple’ Bitcoin Buying and Selling Service for EU Market
30.7.2019
The European arm of Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin buying and selling service aimed to be easy to use
Bytom has Chosen Chainlink as its New Oracle Service Provider
27.7.2019
Chainlink’s oracle system’s efficiency is not hidden from anyone. Their oracle system offers smart contracts that are based on decentralized oracles. The presence of decentralized oracles leads to various features that include establishing a good and solid connection with important off-chain...
10,000 American Cryptocurrency Owners Will Receive Warning Letters From the IRS
27.7.2019
On July 26, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the tax agency has started sending letters to American cryptocurrency owners advising them to pay their taxes. According to the organization, three types of letters will be sent to more than 10,000 taxpayers by the end of August....
IRS Says It Is Sending Warning Letters to US Cryptocurrency Owners
26.7.2019
The IRS has begun contacting U.S. taxpayers, warning them about possible back taxes owed on their crypto holdings
Croatian Post Trials Crypto Exchange Service Before Possible Wider Rollout
26.7.2019
While post offices sometimes offer banking services, Croatian Post is looking at launching a nationwide cryptocurrency exchange service
South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion
13.7.2019
On July 12, South African payment gateway service Payfast announced the company is dropping bitcoin core (BTC) payments due to network congestion and high fees. Payfast emphasized that BTC has a number of limitations and design flaws which makes it an “impractical substitute for cash.”...
Thailand Endorses Four New Crypto Service Providers to Operate in Country Legally!
13.7.2019
Thai SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has authoritatively endorsed four new digital asset business service providers. Moreover, new conditions, rules, and methods have been presented for digital asset organizations. Under the nation’s present regulatory system for digital tokens...
Thailand Approves 4 New Cryptocurrency Service Providers
13.7.2019
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has approved four new crypto business operators to legally operate in the country. In addition to licensing a new crypto exchange, the government has officially approved the country’s first three digital token portals. Meanwhile, new rules...
Binance Launches Margin Trading Service, Expects To Revolutionize The Industry
11.7.2019
After months of waiting, Binance has finally launched margin trading on its exchange platform, which will allow users to take higher risks for higher profitability. The move is part of the company’s goals of pushing forward the industry, while also enhancing freedom of money. #Binance Launches...
IRS Agents Propose Draconian Tactics to Investigate Bitcoin Users
9.7.2019
A recently published U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) slide describes alarming recommendations on how tax agents should deal with digital currency users who are not paying taxes. The slide recommends that agents question crypto users’ friends and family, comb through social media posts...
For Faster Service, Binance Is Accepting Reduced Number Of Confirmations For BTC & ETH Deposits And Withdrawals!
9.7.2019
In a recent report by Binance, it states that Binance is reducing the number of Confirmations needed for deposits and withdrawals on BTC and ETH Networks. To give better support to its clients, Binance has made specific changes following the number of block affirmations required for customer...
India to Educate High-Ranking Police Officers on Cryptocurrency
8.7.2019
India’s national police academy has launched a cryptocurrency course for high-ranking officers of the Indian Police Service. Among the objectives of the course are the functioning and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as investigations of cases involving digital coins. The Indian...
Fujitsu Unveils Blockchain-Based Identity and Credential Rating Service
4.7.2019
Fujitsu has unveiled a blockchain-based solution designed to improve trust in online transactions by using history and ratings to assign users a trustworthiness score