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Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Emerges Victorious in Defamation Suit Against Crypto Blogger Peter McCormack
5.8.2022
It has just been over half a year since Bitcoin creator Craig Wright, more famously known for his pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto as the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper, won the Kleiman v Wright trial. Dubbed as “the trial of the century,” the brother of Wright’s late friend David Kleiman attempted...
Almost 7% of Spanish Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says
5.8.2022
Spain's securities-market authority, CNMV, is worried about poor appreciation of the risks even after introducing new ad warnings earlier this year
Kosovo Renews Crypto Mining Ban Amid Rising Energy Prices
5.8.2022
The government of Kosovo has adopted measures tailored to maintain energy supply in the coming months, including a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The move comes amid a sharp increase in import prices and the restrictions can be extended for up to six months. Authorities in Kosovo Reinstate Ban...
Coinbase To Provide BlackRock’s Aladdin Crypto Access Via Coinbase Prime
5.8.2022
Coinbase and BlackRock have joined hands with each other to provide Aladdin access to new points for institutional crypto adoption by connecting Aladdin and Coinbase Prime. Aladdin is BlackRock’s investment management platform that now has direct access to crypto. As per the partnership terms...
Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Faced Equipment Challenges, Higher Costs in July
5.8.2022
Argo Blockchain (ARB) mined 219 bitcoin or bitcoin equivalents (BTC) in July as it combated problems with its equipment and electricity costs
Congress will likely decide the fate of crypto jurisdiction: Lummis staffer
5.8.2022
U.S. Congress will need to step in to decide who gets crypto regulation bragging rights if the SEC and CFTC cannot resolve the issue internally
Overview: Poloniex, the Legendary Crypto Exchange
5.8.2022
Poloniex was founded in Delaware, USA, in January 2014. Tristan D’Agosta, who has a musical background and founded the Polonius Sheet Music firm in 2010, is its creator. A consolidated and regulated cryptocurrency exchange, Poloniex serves both expert and novice cryptocurrency traders....
Crypto bear market will provide ‘excellent’ M&A opportunities: White Rock CEO
5.8.2022
“The sector has been here before and well capitalized and efficient miners will do just fine,” said White Rock CEO Andy Long
Portuguese Banks Close Accounts of Crypto Exchanges, Media Reveals
5.8.2022
Major Portuguese banks have started closing or refusing to open accounts for cryptocurrency platforms such as exchanges, according to media reports. The move threatens to tarnish the country’s image as one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly destinations, a haven for bitcoin enthusiasts....
Solana-hacked crypto could be claimed as a tax loss: Experts
5.8.2022
Australian, Canadian & U.K. crypto investors may potentially claim hacked crypto as a tax loss, but U.S. investors will miss out, according to tax experts
Crypto fundraising already outpacing all of 2021: Report
5.8.2022
The Messari report noted that more than $30 billion was raised from 1199 funding rounds in the first half of 2022
Thai SEC approves four crypto firms despite Zipmex woes
5.8.2022
Thailand’s regulators are still approving crypto companies despite one of its largest ones suspending withdrawals
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market
5.8.2022
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “with exclusive jurisdiction over the digital commodities spot market.” Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act U.S....
IRS Expands Crypto Question on Tax Form
5.8.2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has modified the crypto question asked on Form 1040, the tax form used by all U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return. New Crypto Tax Question The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a draft of Form 1040 for the 2022 tax year last week. Form 1040...
First Mover Asia: Crypto's ‘Learn-on-the-Fly’ Ethos on Display as Bridge Hack Damage Reaches $2B
5.8.2022
Bitcoin and ether kept sliding, but barely. Meanwhile a corporate partnership announcement was enough to send Coinbase shares soaring (and short-sellers running for cover)
Here's Why Portuguese Banks Are Closing Crypto Exchange Accounts
4.8.2022
In the past year, at least three exchanges have had their accounts shut down with major Portuguese banks, despite obtaining regulatory approval to operate in the country. And although some anticipate the MiCA bill to allow exchanges to do so, others are pessimistic about its reach
Fear of War, Monkeypox Causes Stock and Crypto Markets to Churn While Precious Metal Spike Higher
4.8.2022
Stock and cryptocurrency markets on Thursday saw volatility, after experiencing fluctuations during the tensions between China and Taiwan on Tuesday and Wednesday. Major indexes like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NYSE have shed a few percentages today, while the global cryptocurrency market...
Circle Invested in 2 Hacked Crypto Companies, Adding to Its Headaches Amid Stablecoin Scrutiny
4.8.2022
The venture-capital arm of the USDC stablecoin issuer backed Nomad and Slope, which were both exploited this week
Crypto firms failed to deliver 'promised benefits' from lawmaker-backed incentives, says nonprofit
4.8.2022
“At a minimum, the public should have a say in these crypto handouts," said the Tech Transparency Project
Paraguay’s Electricity Authority Requests Higher Rates for Crypto Miners, Partial Veto of Mining Legislation
4.8.2022
The legislature this month approved a bill regulating crypto mining and trading in the country