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NYDFS to Update BitLicense’s Terms for the First Time in 5 Years
11.12.2019
The NYDFS plans to update its virtual currency license, BitLicense, for the first time in nearly 5 years
Crypto Exchange Kraken Adds Support for Tezos Staking
11.12.2019
Crypto exchange Kraken has rolled out staking rewards for Tezos
Elliptic Launches Tool to Connect Banks with Cryptocurrency Exchanges
11.12.2019
SBI Group-backed crypto compliance firm Elliptic launches a new tool that will allow banks to work more closely with crypto exchanges
Market Update: Despite Uncertainty, BTC Longs Skyrocket
11.12.2019
Digital currency prices have slumped again as the entire crypto market capitalization has dropped below $200 billion. At press time, most of the top digital assets are down a few percentages after gathering some gains over the last few days. With multiple coins getting rejected after trying...
Denmark’s Tax Authority Sends Warning Letters to 20,000 Crypto Owners
11.12.2019
The tax authority of Denmark has reportedly sent out warning letters to 20,000 crypto owners asking them to amend their tax returns, pay taxes on crypto gains, or face penalties. The tax agency is demanding a full breakdown of their crypto transactions; it recently obtained information on these...
Fraudulent Group Involved in $722 Scam Got Arrested by the US Authorities
11.12.2019
On Tuesday, the Justice Department made an announcement regarding the arrest of three men involved in an alleged fraud that led to the embezzlement of a whopping amount of $722 million from the investors via fake bitcoin mining earnings. According to the latest reports, the prosecutors have...
The Pros and Cons of Social Trading: Is It a Good Idea for New Investors?
11.12.2019
Social trading tools are rising in popularity, especially among those who are unfamiliar with crypto. But what are their upsides and downsides? #Sponsored
FinCEN Director Notes Improved Oversight of Cryptocurrency Industry
11.12.2019
FinCEN’s director says increased adoption of reporting guidelines for crypto businesses has led to an uptick in the number of suspicious activity reports filed
SEC Cryptocurrency Approach ‘Measured,’ Chairman Clayton Tells Senate
11.12.2019
U.S. SEC chairman Jay Clayton endorsed his agency’s regulatory policy on cryptocurrency despite the ICO controversy
Italians Love Cash But Are Growing Fond of Crypto, New Stats Suggest
11.12.2019
Italy, one of the world’s largest economies, has faced plenty of financial challenges in the past decade. That’s probably one of the reasons why cryptocurrencies have been faring better there than in other European countries. Italians love cash but are also warming up to...
Accused Onecoin Co-Conspirators Fight Criminal Charges in the US
10.12.2019
The Onecoin scam, a multi-level Ponzi scheme that acquired $4 billion from investors has been falling apart at the seams. Criminal proceedings have started against Onecoin leaders and one alleged associate who was found guilty of laundering $400 million has asked a New York judge for more time...
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
10.12.2019
Decentralized systems forsake scale, speed and cost in favor of one key feature: censorship resistance. Get used to it
The Coolest Jobs in Crypto
10.12.2019
Meme Lord. Street artist. Unique startup founder. Feeder of the hungry. There’s no end to the amount of cool jobs in crypto, and new uses for decentralized, peer-to-peer cash are limited only by the bounds of one’s imagination. Whether finding new and innovative solutions...
Report: Denmark’s Tax Agency Is Sending Tax Compliance Letters to Crypto Users
10.12.2019
Danish tax agency is asking crypto users to provide a full background of all their cryptocurrency transactions
People’s Bank of China to Launch Pilot Projects on Cryptocurrencies and Fintech Innovation
10.12.2019
China’s central banking authority, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), is planning to roll out the pilot project focused on digital currency electronic payment in two of its major cities, namely, Shenzhen and Suzhou in the near future. Reports also affirmed that the PBOC is likely to put to the test...
Bakkt Launches Bitcoin Options in US, Futures in Asia
10.12.2019
Bakkt has launched two new regulated bitcoin derivatives products. Within hours of launch, Bakkt announced that over 1,000 futures contracts had been traded in Asia. The platform now offers four types of regulated bitcoin derivatives products: monthly and daily physically delivered bitcoin futures...
Kraken CEO Powell Explains Crypto Slang to Understand the Crypto Coded Terms
10.12.2019
Crypto communities use crypto slang more often nowadays, naturally, for more convenience. Crypto slang is no longer alien and awkward hauls for the crypto communities. Kraken CEO Jesse Powell elaborates on how slang has now been an inseparable part of the discussions. Slang has been integrated...
Crypto Exchange BTSE Eyes $50M for Exchange Token Sale on Liquid Network
10.12.2019
Crypto futures exchange BTSE is looking to raise $50 million via a sale for a native exchange token based on Blockstream’s Bitcoin sidechain, the Liquid Network
Bitcoin Mining Operations Offer New Strategies Before Reward Reduction
10.12.2019
As the reward halving approaches, bitcoin miners are preparing new strategies so customers can reap the most profits from their hashrate services. On December 3, the mining operation Poolin introduced a hashrate auto-switch feature so clients can automatically switch between BTC and BCH mining....
Binance’s Partner Allows Users to Buy Crypto with Credit Card in JPY and CAD
9.12.2019
Binance’s fiat gateway partner now allows users to buy crypto with credit cards using Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar