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Bitcoin and ETH Are Commodities, While XRP’s Status Is Unclear, CFTC Says
14.1.2020
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert says that the authority is confident that Bitcoin and Ether are commodities, but the status of XRP is still unclear
Market Outlook: Bullish Trend Sends Crypto Prices Northwards
14.1.2020
Digital currency markets are seeing significant gains this week as the entire market capitalization gained $28 billion in the last seven days. Moreover, trade volume has spiked to a massive $100 billion and during the last 24 hours, numerous digital assets have gained between 3-48%. Also read:...
China Saw $11.4 Billion in Crypto-Based Capital Flight Last Year
13.1.2020
On January 8, China-based blockchain security firm Peckshield published its “2019 Global Digital Asset AML Research Report” noting a variety of crypto trends throughout the year. According to the study, cryptocurrency-based capital flight stemming from China was around $11.4 billion...
This Metric Suggests Bitcoin Has Bottomed Out
10.1.2020
Bitcoin likely carved out a major price bottom in December, according to a non-price metric, which has proved as a reliable price indicator in the past
10M Bitcoins Haven’t Moved in More Than a Year, Highest Since 2017
8.1.2020
“HODLing” has returned to a major milestone: The total amount of bitcoins that haven’t changed hands in more than a year has crossed the 10 million mark
Bank Closures and Withdrawal Restrictions Anger Lebanese Citizens
8.1.2020
Lebanese citizens have been dealing with economic hardship, as the country’s central bank imposed customer withdrawal limits last October. The problems have continued over the last two months, as ATMs have stopped dispensing cash and bank branches close doors in fear of angry clients....
Market Update: Top Cryptos Face Strong Resistance Ahead
7.1.2020
On January 6, digital currency markets saw decent gains as the entire crypto market capitalization surpassed the $200 billion mark at 3:50 p.m. EST. Since then most cryptocurrencies have tested heavy resistance and a slew of assets are being held back. Moreover, crypto trade volumes have increased...
Tron-Based Tether Has Ballooned to Over 900 Million Tokens, Almost 22% of Total Supply
2.1.2020
Since Tether’s (USDT) migration to other networks beside the BTC-based Omni protocol, significant shifts have taken place seeing the heavily-printed stablecoin rise to prominence also via Ethereum’s ERC20 standard and Tron’s TRC20 implementation. Ethereum-based USDT supply...
Government Confirms Crypto Profits Not Taxable in South Korea
2.1.2020
South Korea has confirmed that income tax cannot be levied on individual investors’ profits from crypto transactions under the current tax law. The government, however, is reviewing international trends and the approaches of major countries to crypto taxation in an effort to amend...
Using a VPN May Get Israeli Crypto Traders in Trouble
2.1.2020
Do you use a VPN? It’s a privacy-enhancing tool that everyone should be using, especially those with digital assets. Or do you happen to be older than the typical crypto trader? Both of these characteristics are part of a list of so-called ‘red flags’ that can get you in trouble...
Etoro CEO Yoni Assia on Reaching 12 Million Users and Why Cryptos Are a Gateway to Stocks
1.1.2020
Yoni Assia is the CEO and founder of multi-asset trading platform Etoro. The brokerage firm, which enjoys a high profile within the cryptosphere, enables digital assets such as BTC and BCH to be traded alongside stocks, ETFs, and commodities. Juxtaposed between the traditional and crypto investment...
Market Update: Crypto Traders Search for Bullish and Bearish Trends
29.12.2019
During the last few days, digital currency markets have been meandering sideways and prices have been less volatile. On Sunday, during the last 24 hours, the entire cryptoconomy is hovering just below the $200 billion zone and there’s roughly $71 billion in global trades. Crypto proponents...
Indian Government’s Institute Offers Blockchain Training in Multiple Cities
29.12.2019
The National Power Training Institute, under India’s Ministry of Power, is offering blockchain training in multiple cities throughout the country. Participants will learn about blockchain technology, its use cases, smart contracts, Ethereum, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and even mining. Also...
4 Beijing Regulators Issue New Crypto Activity Warning
27.12.2019
Four financial regulators in China have jointly issued a fresh warning regarding crypto trading activities in Beijing. The notice explains the reason for the warning and lists prohibited crypto activities, which have reportedly been surging as companies ramp up their blockchain promotion. Also...
Ripple Executive Team Reflects on the Impact of Blockchain & Digital Assets
27.12.2019
Global leaders in crypto-blockchain solutions, Ripple posted a video, which shows members of their executive team, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, predicting the impact of blockchain technology and digital assets in the last decade. The video sheds light on various aspects like the future...
Fidelity Digital Assets possibly adding ETH support
23.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 16 December, 2019 “Peace begins with a smile.” - Mother Theresa In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Chinese courts using blockchain technology to settle cases Tether sponsoring new version of Bitcoin tokenization layer […]
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Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto
23.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover...
Lawmakers Want Answers From IRS, Citing Major Issues With Crypto Tax Guidance
23.12.2019
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to the IRS seeking answers to new questions stemming from the latest crypto tax guidance. They pointed out a number of major issues including unwarranted tax liabilities for crypto users who unwillingly receive forked or airdropped coins. Also read: Regulatory...
Ripple Boss: 50% of World Top 20 Banks to Trade Digital Assets in 2020
20.12.2019
Brad Garlinghouse. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Ripple
Fiats will go digital in 2020, with 50% of the biggest global banks in the world set to work with digital assets, says Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple.
Garlinghouse has predicted that half of the world’s top 20 biggest banks will...
Travelbybit to Drop Bitcoin Payments After Viral Double Spend Video
20.12.2019
On December 18, Bitcoinbch.com published a video explaining how easy it is to double spend BTC transactions in the wild. Not long after the film was released, the payment processor Travelbybit announced it would be removing both BTC and BCH payments for over 400 Australian merchants. Unfortunately...