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PayPal, Coinbase Invest in Crypto Tax Automation Startup TaxBit
7.1.2021
PayPal Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Winklevoss Capital invested an undisclosed amount in the firm
US crypto firms invest in tax solutions as IRS updates reporting forms
7.1.2021
Coinbase Ventures, PayPal Ventures and Winkelvoss Capital have all invested in cryptocurrency tax automation software provider TaxBit
Rapper HiiiKey confirms YouTube channel hack, fake crypto giveaway steals $70K
7.1.2021
An American rapper’s YouTube channel has reportedly been hacked to promote a fake ETH and BTC giveaway live stream that seems to have over 56,000 viewers
South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Now Coming in 2023: Report
7.1.2021
The cryptocurrency tax was originally planned to be implemented in late 2021
Crypto-Stealing Malware Targets At Least 6.5K Victims
7.1.2021
The ElectroRAT malware has been attempting to steal cryptoassets, including bitcoin (BTC), litecoin (LTC), ethereum (ETH), and monero (XMR), among others, from thousands of victims for the past year, according to a researcher at the New York-based cybersecurity company Intezer Labs.
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UK crypto community reacts as FCA derivatives ban goes into effect
7.1.2021
The ban placed by financial regulators in the United Kingdom on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail traders is now in force
IRS Updates Tax Requirements for Cryptocurrency Owners
7.1.2021
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its instructions for disclosing crypto activities. The update provides clarification on who must answer “yes” to the IRS’ crypto question and when it is appropriate to select “no” as the answer. IRS Publishes...
Bitstamp, Korbit Owner Set to Take Control of Bithumb Crypto Exchange
7.1.2021
The owner of Nexon, the South Korean gaming giant and the owner of the Bitstamp and Korbit crypto exchanges has reportedly agreed a deal worth USD 458 million to buy a controlling stake in Bithumb, the nation’s market-leading trading platform.
Bithumb has been looking for a sale for several months...
After Know Your Customer debacle, BitMEX reports 100% of users are verified
7.1.2021
Controversial crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX says its entire user base has completed the obligatory Know Your Customer process
FiCAS’ Actively Managed Crypto ETP Gets Green Light for European Expansion
7.1.2021
The first actively managed crypto ETP, the BTCA was launched in Switzerland last July
Top Gambling Firm IGT Obtains US Patent for a System to Enable Customers to Fund Their Bets via Crypto
7.1.2021
A gambling tech giant received the green light from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to start offering cryptocurrency payment options to their users. The company is known for manufacturing slot gambling machines. Gamblers Could Also Transfer Crypto From Their Wallets to...
Unicas by Cashaa Partners with Bitbns to Provide Banking Services to Indian Crypto Traders
7.1.2021
Unicas, a crypto bank by Cashaa, has entered into a joint venture with Bitbns, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange. This partnership aims to provide Indian crypto traders with more advanced banking services and facilities through Unicas’ help. With this partnership, Indian crypto traders using Bitbns...
Bitcoin Trader Robbed During an In-Person Transaction, Kicked Out of Car in Hong Kong
7.1.2021
An unnamed 37-year-old man was a victim of a theft from a gang of robbers who fled with 15 bitcoin (BTC), worth HKD 3 million ($387,000) in cash. They agreed to meet in person for a crypto exchange transaction. Six Non-Chinese Suspects Allegedly Involved in the Theft Per the South China Morning...
Kenya Expects to Earn $46 Million as New Tax Targeting Crypto Exchanges Comes Into Force
7.1.2021
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is expecting to earn up to 5 billion Kenyan shillings ($45.5 million) during the first half of 2020 from a new tax that targets cryptocurrency exchanges and other online services, according to a top KRA official. First proposed in August 2020, the digital service...
Researchers warn 3 apps have been stealing crypto undetected for a year
7.1.2021
Three crypto based apps have concealed a nasty surprise for those that have downloaded them
Bitcoin Price Touches the $37K Zone, Crypto Economy’s Market Cap Hits $1 Trillion
7.1.2021
The price of bitcoin smashed through the last all-time high again jumping above the $37k zone to $37,400 per coin. The crypto asset’s market valuation is around $689 billion at the time of publication, as it has seen $26 billion in trade volume worldwide. Moreover, the entire crypto-economy...
Crypto market cap breaks $1 trillion following jaw-dropping rally
7.1.2021
The combined value of all cryptocurrencies just hit $1 trillion as Bitcoin and Ether continue to surge
Regulated Bitcoin ETPs Skyrocket, Coinshares Cites ‘Unprecedented Interest from Institutional Investors’
6.1.2021
The Sweden-based XBT provider Coinshares saw roughly $202 million in XBT certificates swap hands on the market’s first day of trading in 2021. Meanwhile, on the same day, the bitcoin exchange-traded product BTCE saw $100 million in trade volume. Coinshares Group is a European firm dedicated...
This Elusive Malware Has Been Targeting Crypto Wallets for a Year
6.1.2021
With custom domains and apps, advertising and a social media presence, the ElectroRAT malware operation targeting crypto wallets is extensive
South Korean Politicians Won’t Be Required to Disclose Their Crypto Holdings After Proposals Failed to Pass the National Assembly
6.1.2021
South Korean politicians won’t be required to disclose their crypto holdings or crypto-related earnings as no fewer than three cryptocurrency-related bills failed to pass the National Assembly. Proposal Submitted in November 2020 According to the Electronic Times, the bills aimed to require...