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COVID ‘Hotspot’ Claims after Some Miami Bitcoin Conference Attendees Fall Ill
11.6.2021
Source: iStock/da-kuk
The recent Miami Bitcoin 2021 conference has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons – after a number of attendees tested positive for COVID-19, with some reporting they had been hospitalized with symptoms.
Among those taken ill after the event last weekend were...
Texas regulator allows state-chartered banks to hold Bitcoin
11.6.2021
The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill to recognize cryptocurrencies under commercial law last month
Korean Exchanges Running out of Options as More Banks Say No to Crypto
11.6.2021
The heat is on for South Korean exchanges, who have suffered a blow in their quest to gain banking contracts that will ultimately determine if they can keep operating after a slew of government regulations to police trading platforms comes into force on September 25.
After the country’s first piece...
Russian Court Bans Websites Explaining How to Trade Bitcoin
11.6.2021
A court in Russia’s Perm region has decided to block a number of websites describing how to exchange cryptocurrency for fiat cash. Local prosecutors claim the dissemination of this type of information is against the law in Russia as it may facilitate the laundering of illicit funds. Kungur...
DJ David Guetta puts luxury Miami pad up for sale, will accept 38 Bitcoin for it
11.6.2021
David Guetta is selling his $14 million Miami beachfront apartment, and will accept payments in Bitcoin and Ethereum
Roubini and Taleb tell CoinGeek conference data matters, not tokens
11.6.2021
Nassim Taleb and Nouriel Roubini criticized tokens in general during a BSV conference panel
BarterTrade V2 Launches With Advanced Social Trading, Auto KYC and Institutional Grade Liquidity
11.6.2021
BarterTrade, is a cryptocurrency trading ecosystem that upgraded to more advanced V2 on 6th May, 2021, implementing significant benefits and new features for traders. Understanding crypto traders’ needs is a key ingredient of the relaunch, which includes features such as a 0% trading...
SEC warns investors of the risks with Bitcoin futures
11.6.2021
The SEC has warned that “investors should understand that Bitcoin, including gaining exposure through the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment.”
Bitcoin and Ethereum Trim Gains, AMP Rallies
11.6.2021
Bitcoin price spiked above the USD 38,000 level, but it failed to surpass the USD 38,500 resistance. BTC started a downside correction and traded below USD 37,000. It is currently (04:39 UTC) showing a few bearish signs, but the bulls might remain active near USD 36,000.
Besides, most major...
Ultra-Exclusive Surfside Penthouse in Miami Sells for $22 Million in an All-Crypto Deal
11.6.2021
On May 27, the state of Florida saw one of the largest real estate sales in cryptocurrency, as a Miami Beach ultra-exclusive luxury penthouse was sold for over $22 million. The penthouse located on the ninth floor of the 12-story building offers 5,067 square feet of space and a 2,960-square-foot...
Bitcoin Mining Council unveils details, confirms Elon Musk has ‘no role’
11.6.2021
MicroStrategy boss Michael Saylor heads up the group which aims to foster Bitcoin education
Spain Prepares for Tax Returns Season With Crypto Traders in Sight
11.6.2021
Spain nears the final day for its citizens to file their tax statements, and this year cryptocurrency traders are in the sights of tax authorities. Any trader that has obtained revenue after selling cryptocurrencies must file taxes and pay a percentage of the operation. However, many new traders...
Shanghai Man: Bitcoin interest drops in China amid crackdown on social media and miners
11.6.2021
Xinjiang crypto miners forced to shut down, Antpool hash rates drop by 30%, and Baidu and Weibo try to scrub crypto players from their platforms
Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Approved to List on Nasdaq
11.6.2021
Major North American bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 Mining has been approved for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HUT. The company is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Hut 8 Mining Corp. announced Thursday that its common shares have been approved to list on the Nasdaq Global...
Bitcoin 2021 attendees’ positive COVID-19 tests are going viral
11.6.2021
Social distancing, mask mandates, and proof of vaccination were not required to attend the event
IMF Voices Concerns Over El Salvador Making Bitcoin Legal Tender
11.6.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of “a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues” surrounding El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender. “Crypto assets can pose significant risks and effective regulatory measures are very important when dealing with...
New Player on the Market, TecraCoin – a Cryptocurrency That Tolerates Market Fluctuation
11.6.2021
The crypto market is busier than ever. More and more tokens and cryptocurrencies are flooding the exchanges and it’s getting difficult to recognize the best trading opportunities. The majority of tokens and altcoins available on the market fail to represent any real value. A...
Bitcoin Beach Provides Clues about El Salvador’s Greater BTC Intentions
11.6.2021
Source: Twitter/@Bitcoinbeach
El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has become the talk of the crypto town, but some domestic experts have raised the alarm about the clause in his new bitcoin (BTC) bill that stipulates merchants must accept BTC as payment when requested by a customer.
Particularly...
Financial Giant State Street Launches Digital Finance Division – Unit’s Focus Aimed at Crypto and Defi
11.6.2021
On Thursday, the Boston-based financial services and bank holding company State Street Corporation announced the launch of a division dedicated to cryptocurrencies, the digital economy, and decentralized finance (defi). State Street Invokes New Division Dedicated to Crypto, Blockchain, and Defi...
Nigerian Lawmakers Slam Naira Devaluation, Warn of Inflation Implications
11.6.2021
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has moved a motion calling on the country’s central bank to end the continuing devaluation of the naira. In his unanimously adopted motion, House Representative Bamidele Salam warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the negative “implications...