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South African Crypto Exchanges Confirm Receiving Request for Client Data From Tax Collection Body
3.6.2021
Three leading cryptocurrency exchanges from South Africa recently confirmed receiving a request for client data from the country’s revenue collector. In a joint statement, the exchanges, (namely Altcointrader, Luno, and Valr) said this request, which targets a “selection...
FATF draft guidance targets DeFi with compliance
16.5.2021
The final guidance expected to be issued by the FATF this summer might determine the next chapter for the decentralized finance space
Climate Change Targets Bitcoin Mining: NY Lawmaker Proposes 3-Year Moratorium on Mining Operations in the State
5.5.2021
U.S. bureaucrats, particularly Democrats, are concerned about climate change and have introduced lots of legislation in order to address these concerns. Now a lawmaker from New York wants to establish a moratorium for bitcoin mining facilities located in the state, which means cryptocurrency miners...
Travala Targets New Crypto Millionaires With Concierge Service
3.5.2021
As the ongoing bull market has increased the number of crypto nouveaux riches, the business is trying to capitalize on this trend by offering premium services for new crypto millionaires or even billionaires.
The most recent example is Binance-backed online travel agency Travala, that has launched...
Web Languages as Compile Targets
30.4.2021
Jim Nielsen quoting Eric Bailey:
He references an example on Twitter where someone noted you can use the <details> element to “create a native HTML accordion,” to which someone responded: “this works without Bootstrap? 🤯”
What’s the problem here? From
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New ASEAN blockchain consortium targets cross-border cooperation
23.4.2021
The new ASEAN Blockchain Consortium aims to engage with regulators to ensure compliance and raise industry awareness
Investors File Class Action Lawsuit Before the National Court of Spain Over an Alleged $298M Crypto Scam
15.4.2021
A group of Spaniards filed the first crypto-related class-action lawsuit before the National Court of Spain on an alleged million-dollar scam. The lawsuit targets an individual accused of allegedly scammed over 300 small crypto investors across Spain. Money Stolen Could Amount Up to $3.58 Billion...
Robinhood targets expanded cryptocurrency trading business
19.3.2021
The retail trading platform plans to increase its workforce while adding more cryptocurrency pairs
Crypto Tax Compliance Startup Taxbit Raises $100 Million, Targets International Expansion
5.3.2021
U.S. crypto tax compliance startup Taxbit has raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by investment firms Paradigm and Tiger Global. Paypal Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and others including Bill Ackman, Ryan Smith, and Anthony Pompliano also joined the round. Taxbit chief executive...
Upbit's main banker targets 2022 IPO amid massive crypto user on-boarding
3.3.2021
K bank, the major fiat on-ramp for South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, has set its sights on going public in 2022
Bitcoin Targets USD 50K Again, Ethereum, Altcoins Hold Supports
3.3.2021
Yesterday, bitcoin corrected gains and traded below USD 48,000. However, BTC remained well bid above the USD 47,000 level and it is currently (05:00 UTC) rising. The main resistance is now near USD 50,000, above which there are chances of a strong increase in the near term.
Besides, most major...
Investment Firm Launches the First ‘Crypto Hedge Fund’ in Spain- Plans to Expand Across Europe, Latin America
27.2.2021
In Spain, an investment company has begun to promote what they called the “first crypto hedge fund.” The product has been registered in Malta by Avenue Investment Crypto, headed by a crypto advocate, Martin Huete. Investments Allocated Mainly in Bitcoin and Ethereum According...
IMF Representative of Nigeria Calls for Caution Over the Use of Cryptocurrencies
20.2.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative for Nigeria, Ari Aisen recently discussed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that targets crypto entities. In remarks made during a special virtual press briefing, Aisen repeats some of the CBN’s claims that...
Thailand tourism board targets wealthy Japanese crypto holders
19.2.2021
Well-heeled Japanese crypto holders are being targeted by Thailand’s tourism industry
Bitcoin Targets USD 50,000 Again, Ethereum, Altcoins Surge
16.2.2021
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase after it broke the USD 48,000 resistance. BTC gained momentum and it surpassed the USD 49,400 resistance. It even traded to a new all-time high near USD 49,975 and it is currently (05:00 UTC) consolidating gains.
Besides, most major altcoins are showing signs...
New Emerging Markets Fund Targets Blockchain, DeFi Startups
15.2.2021
The Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund will start in India, but its founders plan to expand to other regions
Central Bank of Nigeria Denies It Has Placed New Restrictions on Cryptocurrencies — Uses Debunked Claims to Justify New Directive
10.2.2021
Following the outcry over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest directive that targets cryptocurrencies, the institution has reaffirmed its stance with another statement. In the latest five-page document, the CBN insists that this directive is intended to protect the country’s financial...
Matic Network Now ‘Polygon’ as Platform Targets Ethereum’s L2 Woes
9.2.2021
Polygon is building a Layer 2 aggregator for sidechains, rollups and even whole blockchains in a bid to fix Ethereum’s transaction limitations
DoJ, Chainalysis work to break up ransomware network that targets hospitals
27.1.2021
The Department of Justice has seized half a million dollars in crypto from NetWalker, in an operation that also involved Bulgarian authorities
Solana targets growth in Southeast Asia with a $5M grants scheme
27.1.2021
The $5 million fund only allows projects with a physical presence in Southeast Asia to apply for the program which provides up to $100,000 plus technical and community support