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Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Approved to List on Nasdaq
11.6.2021
Major North American bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 Mining has been approved for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HUT. The company is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Hut 8 Mining Corp. announced Thursday that its common shares have been approved to list on the Nasdaq Global...
The global corporate tax rate: crypto savior or killer?
10.6.2021
The newly proposed global tax rules will drastically influence all international companies, with crypto being a target as well
Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges Explore Entering Indian Crypto Market
10.6.2021
Several major global cryptocurrency exchanges are reportedly exploring ways to enter the Indian crypto market. “The Indian market is huge and it is only starting to grow, if there was more policy certainty by now Indian consumers would have been spoilt for choice in terms of exchanges because...
Funding Roundup: Innovative Projects Attract Bigger Sums from Global VCs and Angel Investors
10.6.2021
Amidst the stratospheric rise of defi and heightened demand for unique and innovative solutions, the global community of angel investors and VC firms is continuously engaging in private funding rounds and token sales. The resulting flood of capital demonstrates that entrepreneurs and startups play...
Alleged $3.6B crypto Ponzi's 'victims' still believe the exchange is legit
10.6.2021
Some of those caught up in an alleged $3.6 billion crypto Ponzi scheme are refusing to aid police investigations as they still expect to triple their investments
El Salvador Brings New Global Puzzle - What Is Bitcoin & How To Tax It?
9.6.2021
There is a great number of issues debated today following the major news that El Salvador recognized the world's number one cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), as legal tender. This may bring some important changes when it comes to how bitcoin is treated on the legal stage globally. However, in what...
[aktualita] Global Payments má podle některých uživatelů globální výpadek
9.6.2021
Někteří uživatelé platební brány Global Payments hlásí dnes výpadky. Na problémy s platbami upozornila své zákazníky například aplikace pro pohostinství Qerko. Firma zákazníkům doporučila dočasně provádět platby přes ApplePay. Vyjádření Global Payments se Lupě získat nepodařilo, mluvčí firmy Ondřej...
Skybridge Capital Says Bitcoin Still Has More Upside Than Gold
8.6.2021
The chief investment officer of global investment firm Skybridge Capital says bitcoin still has more upside than gold. While expecting both gold and bitcoin to rally, he said his hedge fund is sticking to bitcoin. Asset Manager Skybridge Prefers Bitcoin to Gold Troy Gayeski, co-chief investment...
Bringing the Global FinTech Ecosystem to North America, All Under One Digital Roof
8.6.2021
FinTech Connect North America is where teams from major financial institutions go to benchmark digital transformation efforts, make informed buying decisions on the latest innovations on the market, and where FinTech come to accelerate dialogues with digital buyers with responsibility across...
Global banking regulator plans to hold consultation on crypto exposure
7.6.2021
The group has previously warned of "financial stability concerns" and risks faced by banks when it comes to cryptocurrencies
Lawsuit Accuses Korean Crypto Exchange of $3.5 Billion Scam, Tens of Thousands Defrauded
5.6.2021
A class action lawsuit has been filed in South Korea accusing cryptocurrency exchange V Global of defrauding investors. The police reportedly estimate that 69,000 people have invested with the crypto exchange and the damage amounts to 3.8 trillion won. Crypto Exchange Sued for Defrauding Investors...
Norton Crypto Mining: Antivirus Software to Mine Cryptocurrency
5.6.2021
Norton has added a cryptocurrency mining feature to its antivirus software. Users will be able to mine ethereum while their computers are idle. Miners can track and transfer their crypto earnings into their Norton Crypto Wallet. Antivirus Software Can Mine Crypto Nortonlifelock (NASDAQ: NLOK),...
Counter-Terrorists Win: Valve Just Nuked Most Of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s F2P Features
4.6.2021
Since 2018, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players could enjoy the entire game, more or less, without paying a cent. That’s now come to an end as Valve just announced the end of many CS:GO free-to-play (F2P) features in a blog post on the official CS:GO website.Read more
ECB: Digital Euro to Boost Global Appeal of European Money, Fight ‘Artificial Currencies’
4.6.2021
The digitization of traditional currencies like the euro has the potential to increase their international appeal, the European Central Bank says in a new report. A failure to offer a digital currency would endanger financial stability, ECB warns. The regulator is concerned about the prospect...
Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Is an Alternative Inflation Hedge to Copper, Not Gold
3.6.2021
Goldman Sachs’ head of commodities research says bitcoin is more like copper as a hedge against inflation than gold. He explained that they are both “risk-on” inflation hedges whereas gold is a “risk off” asset. Bitcoin Is More Like Copper Than Gold as Inflation Hedge...
Tiger Brokers and Futu to Offer Crypto Trading Services Outside China
1.6.2021
Two Chinese online brokerages have set out to enter the global crypto trading market. The platforms, Tiger Brokers and Futu, are planning to offer their services only outside the People’s Republic as Beijing is once again cracking down on bitcoin trading in the country. Major Chinese Online...
Andreessen Horowitz Discusses Raising Third Crypto Fund to $2 Billion, Sources Say
31.5.2021
In May 2020, back when the crypto economy was still tumultuous from the coronavirus outbreak fears and gloomy global financial outlook, in general, the private venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) revealed the 500 million-dollar “Crypto Fund II.” A report published on May...
Bitcoin's Speedy Trial, Global Corporate Tax, Ripple Wins A Battle + More News
31.5.2021
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The Bitcoin (BTC) Taproot upgrade might lock-in on the mainnet in less than two weeks, when the next BTC mining difficulty...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Experiences This Year’s Largest Epoch Drop, Global Hashrate Slips Lower
31.5.2021
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty dropped this week at block height 685,440 and saw the largest negative drop of the year losing close to 16%. Overall the global hashrate has dropped around 2% since the price fell below the $40k handle. Currently, the mining difficulty is around 21 trillion, and...
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Will Track Coaches To Prevent More Cheating Scandals
28.5.2021
Valve released a new update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that addresses a coaching scandal that rocked the game’s professional scene last year.Read more