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UK Introduces New Crypto Tax Rulings, Says Bitcoin is not Money
4.11.2019
The British government has updated its cryptocurrency tax rules, adding stipulations for businesses that work with crypto. Also, they stressed that they do not consider Bitcoin and other digital tokens to be money.
The UK’s tax agency, the HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) had already released a series...
Hairdryers and Kettles as Blockchain-Based Provocations
3.11.2019
Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, EU Science Hub - Joint Research Centre
Imagine household appliances, which double as blockchain-based trading machines that lower your electricity bills. They’ve been made, they exist and have been used to provoke people’s feelings and teach them about...
Why Governments Can Never Stop Crypto
3.11.2019
Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings.
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Many people argue that cryptocurrencies will never be accepted as...
Why is Crypto Business Rushing to Turkey?
2.11.2019
Turkey is the world's 20th biggest economy. It may be most well-known internationally for its authoritarian President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but it's set to become increasingly important for the global cryptocurrency industry.
At the moment, trading volumes in BTC/TRY (Turkish lira) are fairly...
Integration, Domination, Investment and 20 Crypto Jokes
2.11.2019
It was a fun week in the Cryptosphere. Is there any other kind though? Tron became a part of Samsung Blockchain Keystore; China's already looking at applying blockchain technology to cross-border trade finance, and China-based coins pumped hard; as BCH network security was in question, BCH rallied...
Facebook's Libra Can Still Take Off in this Scenario
1.11.2019
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Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency has suffered a few setbacks recently. As well as facing pressure from global regulators, seven of its 28 founding members have left the project – including high profile firms PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, eBay and Stripe....
A New Era For Crypto Tracking of Crypto Assets
1.11.2019
Michael Soussan is Marketing & Communication Manager at Blox, a crypto asset tracking, management and bookkeeping platform.
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Blockchain and cryptocurrency technology has rapidly expanded its global presence, creating conflict and excitement within the financial and technology industries. This...
Here’s How the French Gov’t Wants to Teach 16-year-olds About Bitcoin
1.11.2019
Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Dessine-moi l'éco
French secondary school students will be learning about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in class – after the country’s Ministry of National Education and Youth introduced worksheets and teachers resources for 16 year-olds learning about...
Stellar Price Rallies, XLM is Back in Top 10
1.11.2019
Stellar’s XLM not only came back among the top 10 coins by market capitalization, but it made a grand entrance too, following a string of developments and announcements, among which a network update and a listing on an infamous exchange.
Stellar pushed out Tron (TRX) from the 10th spot on the list...
Coin Race: Top Winners/Losers of October, Bitcoin Price Back in Green
1.11.2019
Well, it may be autumn in the streets, but that crypto fall that lasted for three months is over. At least for now. Unlike in September, we are seeing the market painted green this time around, with even Bitcoin (BTC) ending its losing streak. And just as they fall significantly, the coins tend...
Argentina Introduces Cryptocurrency Tax Rules + 11 More Crypto News
1.11.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – keeping you up-to-date with under the radar crypto news from around the world.
Regulation news
Argentina’s financial regulator, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue, has introduced cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Sighting Next Significant Break
1.11.2019
In the past few sessions, bitcoin mostly traded in a range above the USD 9,000 support levels. BTC/USD made a couple of attempts to start a fresh increase above the USD 9,300 and USD 9,400 resistance levels, but it failed to continue higher.
Likewise, many major altcoins struggled to resume...
Unfortunate Halloween: BitMEX Data Leak, Deribit Reimburses BTC 150
1.11.2019
Possibly, due to somebody’s negligence, cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX allegedly suffered a data breach. Meanwhile, another trading platform, Deribit had a malfunction that cost the company at least USD 1.3 million.
It has just been revealed via Twitter that somebody from BitMEX sent out a mass...
Blockchain Banking March Continues Despite S Korea Digital Fiat No-go
1.11.2019
Many believe that China’s digital fiat will arrive soon, but South Korea, one of the Middle Kingdom’s closest neighbors, has all but ruled out issuing its own digital token – and states that digital fiats are still a way off. In the private sector, though, the pace of banking innovation just...
China’s New Panopticoin
31.10.2019
George McDonaugh is Managing Director and Co-Founder of KR1 plc, the London listed cryptocurrency and blockchain investment company.
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Jeremy Bentham, an 18th century Philosopher and social theorist envisaged a building designed to allow all prisoners of an institution to be observed...
This is How Bitcoin Has Changed in a Year
31.10.2019
Today, Bitcoin (BTC) Whitepaper is eleven years old. From its 10th birthday, BTC has seen many of its network metrics increase by double digits.
October 31st is a special day in the world for a number of reasons, but in the Cryptoworld it is a date that marks a pivotal event in its history –...
US Edging Ahead of China and Europe in this Crypto Sector
31.10.2019
While the United States might be losing ground to China in the blockchain technology race, and has slightly fewer players in the security token ecosystem than Europe, the world's largest economy still dominates in a several security token-related areas, per the findings of a...
Only 10 out of Top 50 Coins are in Green in 12 Months
31.10.2019
With all the developments, ups and downs, crashes and rallies that the market has experienced over the course of the last year, it’s not surprising that there would be victims along the way. However, it’s interesting to notice that only 10 out of the top 50 coins by market capitalization are...
USD Backed by Gold, Believe 29% of Respondents + 11 More Crypto News
31.10.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – keeping you up-to-date with under the radar crypto news from around the world.
Fiat news
29% of surveyed Americans believe that the U.S. dollar is still backed by gold, a recent survey of 1,000 respondents...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Remain Supported On Dips
31.10.2019
Recently, there was a downside correction in bitcoin below the USD 9,250 support area. BTC/USD tested the USD 9,000 support area and it is currently (08:00 UTC) consolidating losses. If the price breaks the USD 9,000 support, it could correct further towards USD 8,850 or USD 8,700.
Similarly, many...