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IRS Now Requires Tax Filers to Disclose Crypto Activities
9.12.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalized and put in use a new tax form that requires crypto owners to declare whether they received, bought, sold, exchanged, or acquired any cryptocurrencies in 2019. Tax experts are frustrated at the vagueness of the tax agency, with some questioning...
South Korean Government Falsified Report Claiming 10% Tax on Crypto Transactions
9.12.2019
The Ministry of Finance of South Korea has put an end to the speculations and claims that were hovering over the Korean crypto industry in the past few weeks by refuting the report that stated that the regulatory authority had imposed 10% income tax on cryptocurrency investments. Cryptocurrencies...
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx to Launch Options Trading This Month
9.12.2019
Major cryptocurrency exchange OKEx plans to launch options trading on Dec. 27
Weiss Ratings Downgrades EOS to ‘C-‘ Due to Centralization – How Other Coins Measure Up
9.12.2019
Weiss Ratings has downgraded EOS once again, taking its ranking from a B to a C-. The group cites “failure to decentralize,” “misallocation of resources,” and a congested network as reasons for the fall in rank. “Weiss Crypto Ratings model is not based on opinion....
Dash Core Group Announces a Comprehensive Strategy to Improve Dash’s Divergent Market Performance
9.12.2019
Dash group CEO Ryan Tayler analyzed the root causes of the declining price of Dash and disclosed substantial plans to fix its dwindling value in the crypto markets. After a pick point of $59. 33 at the November end, Dash prices are facing a consistent drop in December. The moving average...
Ethereum Foundation to End Funding for Internal Teams From Next Year
9.12.2019
Ethereum developer Nina Breznik tweeted a couple of days ago that Ethereum Foundation will stop funding internal teams from next year and stated that the funding would first stop for the youngest projects. Breznik currently works on projects like Smart Contract Codes and DatDot, while previously...
New Ukrainian Law Says ‘Virtual Assets’ Can Be Used for Payments
9.12.2019
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s legislature, has approved amendments that introduce legal terms and definitions pertaining to the crypto space. The new legislation, which aims to transpose the FATF standards into national law, also identifies who is to take responsibility for the oversight...
Ethereum Istanbul Hard Fork Get Support From Major Crypto Exchanges
9.12.2019
Several crypto exchanges announced support for Ethereum network, the Istanbul hard fork
Deutsche Bank Strategist Predicts Crypto Could Replace Fiat Money
8.12.2019
Deutsche Bank analysts have made some predictions regarding the future of cryptocurrency. Strategist Jim Reid explained why cryptocurrencies are inevitable and how the existing fiat money system could crumble over the next decade, leading to soaring demand for cryptocurrencies. Also read: Swiss...
Decoding Litecoin With Charlie Lee on Let’s Talk Bitcoin
8.12.2019
In the latest podcast of Let’s Talk Bitcoin, we have listened to a detailed and holistic perspective related to cryptocurrency. The guest on the show was Charlie Lee, the creator of the Litecoin. Litecoin Vs. Bitcoin Lee talked extensively on the issue of cryptocurrency adoption while highlighting...
A Thorough Analysis of Cryptojacking and Its Prevention
8.12.2019
Ever since the cryptocurrencies have gained popularity in the financial world as a revolutionary medium of payment settlements, there has been an unfortunate increase in the crimes, frauds, and illicit activities around this new age technology niche. With hefty amounts being circulated in...
Buy Presents or a Christmas Trip Using Gift Cards Purchased With Crypto
8.12.2019
Gift cards have become a popular payment tool for cryptocurrency users. Plenty of platforms now offer a wide variety of cards which can be purchased with your digital coins. You can use them to buy just about any product or service from major and small retailers, order food and drinks, or book...
A Guide on How to Identify Cryptocurrency and ICO Scams
8.12.2019
It will not be wrong to say that ICOs or the Initial Coin Offerings form the backbone of the cryptocurrency arena. Despite facing the slump in 2018, the digital currency space failed to lose its charm and dominance in the market space. More than a dozen new cryptocurrency projects are introduced...
Bitcoin Cash Represents 93% of November’s Crypto Spending in Australia
8.12.2019
News.Bitcoin.com recently reported on web portal Bitcoinbch.com’s in-depth report, which detailed BCH outshining BTC retail spending in Australia by a wide margin during the month of September. The next month, BCH captured 90% of October’s crypto spending in the country. Now the website...
While Markets Move Sideways, Crypto Whale Sightings Increase
7.12.2019
While cryptocurrency markets have been moving sideways during the last few weeks, digital currency proponents have been observing large bitcoin whale movements. Transactions with tens of thousands of BTC have been noticed on the move from one wallet to another. On Friday, one colossal BTC holder...
SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures Fund
7.12.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.” The SEC has also revealed why it decided to approve such a fund. Also read: Swiss Licensed...
Boerse Stuttgart’s Crypto Exchange Live for All Traders in Germany
7.12.2019
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, Boerse Stuttgart, has opened up its cryptocurrency trading platform to all interested traders in the country. This move follows the passing of a bill allowing banks in Germany to sell and hold cryptocurrencies for their clients starting next year. Also...
Discussing Prospects and Challenges for Crypto Space With Alex Petrov
7.12.2019
The space of Bitcoin and blockchain technology is gaining recognition very fast. One of the most famous and recognizable shows on the Bitcoin which focuses other than the price aspect of the digital coins is Let’s Talk Bitcoin. The podcast is immensely popular among crypto enthusiasts and features...
CryptoLaw Founding Partner Shares His Insights on How EOS, Facebook Have Dealt with US Regulations
7.12.2019
Gordon Einstein, hybrid Crypto-Attorney, Technologist, and Enterprise Strategist, shares his insights on the US regulations and how the US has dealt with organizations like EOS and Facebook at the AIBC Summit Malta. Last October, the United States securities regulator has declared hefty fines...
Bitcoin Cash 2019: Year in Review
6.12.2019
2019 is coming to an end and the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ecosystem has matured a great deal. BCH has successfully upgraded twice this year, adding Schnorr signatures capabilities and most transactions on the BCH network are now non-malleable. Moreover, BCH has seen increased adoption this year, an...