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Three US Senators propose narrowing crypto tax language in infrastructure bill
4.8.2021
“While Congress works to better understand and legislate on issues surrounding the development and transaction of cryptocurrencies, it should be wary of imposing burdensome regulations that may stifle innovation,” said Senator Pat Toomey
Clever user makes $80K profit in CryptoPunk 'smash and grab'
4.8.2021
The buyer, most likely in an attempt to snatch up the valuable piece before everyone else, paid an Ethereum miner 22 ETH to prioritize their bid
Cryptocurrency Gaining Mainstream Interest as Payment Option: Report
4.8.2021
Cryptocurrency is gaining mainstream traction among consumers who want to use it for purchases, according to a new report. Out of more than 8,000 U.S. consumers surveyed, 93% of crypto users would make purchases with cryptocurrency in the future. Growing Number of People Want to Pay With...
Russia grants $200K to build tool for tracing crypto transactions
4.8.2021
A Russian company indirectly backed by Russia's largest bank will build a crypto tracking platform as part of a $200,000 procurement contract
Victory Capital files SEC application for crypto ETF
4.8.2021
The firm first announced its intention to launch a private fund for accredited investors tracking the Nasdaq Crypto Index in June
There’s 30 Doge-Like Tokens Today — New Daddy Doge Jumps 57% This Week, Promises To Be First in Space
4.8.2021
Following the hype surrounding dogecoin, shiba inu, and then baby doge, another token called daddy doge (DADDYDOGE) has been gathering steam. The coin saw some interest after Elon Musk said the words “daddy doge” in a video of Tesla’s CEO being escorted to a car. Furthermore,...
Crypto Loans Still Booming, Bitcoin Losing Its Share
4.8.2021
Digital currency prime brokerage Genesis said its new loan originations increased almost 700% year-over-year to an all-time high of USD 25bn in this year's second quarter and were also 60% higher than in the first quarter this year. Also, bitcoin (BTC) is losing its share in their...
In crypto, no one cares who you are: Here’s why that’s a good thing
4.8.2021
Mike Novogratz blasts US officials for poor grasp over crypto industry
4.8.2021
The billionaire crypto proponent said politicians and regulators have a flawed understanding of crypto and its technological underpinnings
New Spanish bill aims to enable mortgage payments in crypto
4.8.2021
The draft bill intends to allow property owners to pay mortgages with crypto and authorize the real estate sector to use their own crypto for mortgage purchases in Spain
Australia’s Debut Crypto Card via CoinJar & Mastercard
4.8.2021
In an important initiative to spread the adoption of cryptocurrency, CoinJar and Mastercard have decided to come together to launch the new crypto prepaid card to boost the adoption of digital coins. CoinJar is among the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia, and its collaboration with...
Google’s New Cryptocurrency Ad Policy Goes Into Effect
4.8.2021
Internet giant Google’s new ad policy has gone into effect. The company now allows certain cryptocurrency ads, such as those promoting cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets. Advertisers must meet certain requirements and be certified by Google. Google Now Allows Some Crypto Ads Google’s...
Panic selling is crypto investors' biggest mistake, new survey reveals
4.8.2021
Out of the 1,021 U.S.-based crypto owners, one-third have already fallen for a crypto scam via emails, websites and fake mobile apps
Crypto is a fundamental technological breakthrough, a16z co-founder says
4.8.2021
Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner at the VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, says crypto represents the latest, most significant transformation of the tech industry
FTX and Entertainment Giant Dolphin to Launch NFT Marketplace
4.8.2021
On August 2, West Realm Shire Services Inc., the owner and operator of FTX.US, revealed the company has partnered with film and television production company Dolphin Entertainment. According to the announcement, FTX and Dolphin will be launching a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace dedicated...
Venezuela’s Maduro Wants to Offer Crypto-Based Loans to Agricultural Producers
4.8.2021
Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela, stated the country could offer cryptocurrency-based loans to the agricultural sector, in addition to the traditional loans in several fiat currencies. He also stated that Venezuela has worked with petro and other cryptocurrencies for three years, pioneering...
China crypto crime: Still ‘top ranked’ for illicit activity but crime is falling
4.8.2021
Chinese wallets both sent and received more than $2 billion worth of crypto associated with illicit activities between April 2019 and June 2021
Alchemy Pay and Binance Partner to Drive Binance Pay Merchant Integration
4.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, August 3, 2021 – Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has partnered with crypto-fiat hybrid payment solutions provider Alchemy Pay to build a payment bridge between crypto and fiat through the Binance Pay wallet. Binance Pay is a contactless...
Survey Shows 40% of US Crypto Owners Forget Their Password, 20% Write Passwords on Paper
4.8.2021
According to a recent study on crypto asset storage and passwords, a survey that polled over 1,000 digital currency owners shows 39.7% have forgotten their passwords. The study produced by cryptovantage.com indicates that users unable to recover their passwords lost an average of $2,134. Survey...
Google running crypto ads again as new policy goes into effect
4.8.2021
Under Google’s new policy that went into effect on August 3, advertisers offering cryptocurrency exchange and wallet services are once again allowed to market their products