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Decentralization is the final frontier for CBDCs

25.4.2021
Decentralized CBDCs will most likely pique the interest of the masses much more than their centralized counterparts

SEC Commissioner on Banning Bitcoin: ‘It’s Very Difficult to Ban Peer-to-Peer Technology’

25.4.2021
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce believes that the U.S. government cannot ban bitcoin, stating that “it’s very difficult to ban something that’s essentially a peer-to-peer technology.” The commissioner is hopeful that with the new chairman who has deep knowledge of bitcoin...

From Startup to Success Story — Morpheus.Network Is Transforming Global Trade With Blockchain

24.4.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Blockchain-powered supply chain management platform, Morpheus.Network, has launched an updated platform, forged an Agribusiness agreement with the Argentinian government, and was a winner in the 2021 “Future of Ports” competition. Burlington, ON — Morpheus.Network...

China’s Carbon Neutral Stance Puts Pressure on BTC Miners, Sichuan Electricity to Increase 150%

24.4.2021
Bitcoin’s global hashrate dropped ten days ago following a coal mine accident that caused significant grid blackouts in Xinjiang, China. While initial estimates had shown more than 40% of the hashrate dropped, statistics from a five-day average show the hashpower only lost around 25%....

NFTs and US taxes: What you should know

24.4.2021
Are there any pitfalls in NFT taxation according to the current U.S. laws?

Tax Authority Seizes Cryptocurrencies Worth $25 Million From Hundreds of Crypto Investors in South Korea

24.4.2021
The tax department of the Seoul metropolitan government in South Korea has reportedly seized cryptocurrencies worth about $25 million from hundreds of crypto investors with delinquent taxes. The cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, were seized from three exchanges. The tax authority is now going...

Bitgo Chosen to Manage Seized Cryptocurrencies for the US Marshals Service

23.4.2021
The U.S. Marshals Service has published a contract showing the crypto custodian Bitgo has been chosen to manage law enforcement’s seized bitcoin acquired through criminal forfeiture. The contracted deal is $4.5 million for the storage, maintenance, and disposal of cryptocurrencies according...

Seoul government seizes $22M worth of crypto from tax evaders

23.4.2021
The City of Seoul becomes the first city in South Korea to confiscate cryptocurrencies owned by tax delinquents

Tether gets Coinbase’s seal of approval, will list on pro offering

23.4.2021
Coinbase seems to be signaling that the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange is not concerned about the stablecoin's regulatory issues

Dubai Government Sponsors AIBC Dubai Summit in a Strong Show of Support

23.4.2021
The government has written to welcome AIBC Dubai to ‘one of the safest countries in the world’ In addition to issuing the AIBC UAE – Dubai Summit with a permit for its upcoming conference, which is to be held this May, on the 25th and 26th at the InterContinental Dubai – Festival City...

Our Man in Shanghai: DogeMania, ‘Dog-Coin’ trademark dogfight, hashrate outage, government warms up to crypto

23.4.2021
Global BTC hashrates still down over 15% following accident, Dogecoin the subject of trademark applications, and government official mentions BTC as an investment alternative

Another US City Aims to Become Bitcoin Hub — Exploring BTC Payroll, Mining, Holding Crypto in Balance Sheet

23.4.2021
Another U.S. city, besides Miami, is looking to become a bitcoin hub. The mayor of the city of Jackson TN says that his city is exploring payroll conversions in crypto in addition to bitcoin mining to add the cryptocurrency to its balance sheet. Jackson TN Looking to Become a Bitcoin Hub Mayor...

Jackson, Tennessee follows Miami's lead to adopt Bitcoin operations

22.4.2021
Another city in the United States is looking to add Bitcoin payments and mining activities to the city’s balance sheet

Coinbase hires former Google Pay exec to lead India operations

22.4.2021
Coinbase has started hiring in India despite rumors of an impending ban on crypto in the country

South Korean Government Seeks to Regulate International Remittances Related to Crypto ‘Kimchi Premium’

22.4.2021
The famous gap in cryptocurrency prices in South Korean crypto exchanges and overseas ones known as “kimchi premium” raises some concerns among the nation’s government. The latest reports suggest that the country is planning to regulate international remittances tied to kimchi...

Expert explains why Britain needs a digital pound

21.4.2021
One of the contributors to the Bank of England's preliminary CBDC research tells us why a digital pound is neccessary in the United Kingdom

Nigeria Money Printing Controvesy: CBN Governor’s Remarks Attacked, Government Denies It Financed Deficit via Money Printing

21.4.2021
The fallout sparked by reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) printed over $150 million for states’ funding continued a few days after the allegations were initially made. In the latest twist, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) vice-chairman Dan Orbih said the...