Search
Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners
30.9.2019
A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry
Caitlin Long: New Wyoming Law Will Protect Privacy of Wallet Keys
30.9.2019
Wyoming Blockchain Coalition president Caitlin Long says two new laws will further protect blockchain developers as well as privacy of wallet keys
IRS Releases ‘Tax Cheat’ Info Raising Concerns About Crypto Theft
30.9.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new report and infographic on Thursday illustrating unpaid or underpaid taxes for the years 2011 – 2013. The numbers reflect estimates based on the last such findings, for the years 2008 – 2010. With commissioner Chuck Rettig citing...
Class Action Complaint Filed Against Patrick Byrne and Overstock.com
29.9.2019
An investor files a class-action lawsuit against Overstock.com and Patrick Byrne for violation of federal securities law
Government of Uzbekistan Triples Tax on Electricity for Crypto Miners
28.9.2019
The government of Uzbekistan orders a 300% increase on electricity tariffs for cryptocurrency miners
China’s Fintech Stocks Soar Over 50% in 2019 Amid CBDC Anticipation
27.9.2019
China’s fintech stocks rise more than 50% in 2019 amid anticipation for state-backed crypto, a new report says
Venezuela’s Central Bank Indicates Plans to Stockpile Bitcoin
27.9.2019
Various reports reveal Venezuela’s central bank is allegedly contemplating hoarding a variety of cryptocurrencies like BTC within its internal reserves. The state-operated gas company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) has asked to send BTC and ETH payments to Banco Central...
Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining
27.9.2019
As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail
People Will Choose A Currency That Government Can’t Control: Pompliano
27.9.2019
All money will be digital, and the competition will be between monetary policies: Pompliano
Without Disobedience, Bitcoin Is No Better Than Gold
27.9.2019
With the launch of Bakkt’s bitcoin futures market and Binance’s revamped U.S. exchange, there’s been a lot of talk in the space about institutionalization and traditional money flowing into crypto. It’s almost as if some believe that Bitcoin can’t scale as a purely...
The Reasons Why Blockchain Is Not Quite Ready for Facebook’s Dreams
27.9.2019
Facebook is ready to enter the cryptocurrency arena but blockchain technology does not look ready enough for bright Facebook plans
US SEC’s Crypto Mom: ‘I Think We Need to Be a Little Less Paternalistic’
27.9.2019
U.S. SEC Commissioner Peirce, also known as Crypto Mom, encourages regulators to “be a little less paternalistic”
Only Reporting Part of Your Crypto Addresses? The IRS Needs to Know
26.9.2019
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might be tracking your crypto addresses
US House Financial Services Committee and SEC: Whose Move on Crypto?
25.9.2019
A follow-up to Tuesday’s U.S. House hearing with the SEC asks where to look for coming crypto regulation
Brazilian Securities Regulator Bans Bitcoin, Forex Broker
25.9.2019
Brazilian financial authorities shut down a forex broker offering Bitcoin options
McAfee Hints Institutional Money Won’t Bring Bitcoin Revolution
25.9.2019
In a tweet posted Monday, September 23, Libertarian presidential candidate and crypto rebel John McAfee wrote: “BAKKT goes live today. It is institutionalized and monitored … if you are “initiated” into crypto, then you certainly won’t use it and will spend time luring...
US House Passes Bill for FinCEN to Study Blockchain Use
24.9.2019
The House of Representatives passed legislation calling for FinCEN to study its use of “innovative technologies” — including blockchain
Updates Ongoing: US House Hearing With Commissioners of the SEC
24.9.2019
CT reports live from the House Financial Services Committee hearing with the SEC
John McAfee Says Using Fiat Currencies is “Slavery”; Says Government Fears Cryptocurrencies
24.9.2019
John McAfee is one strong-headed critic of the governments and never holds back his words while lashing them. Though he is on the run, as several US agencies are after him, McAfee keeps posting tweets and video messages on Twitter, to keep his followers updated, or lash heavy criticism on...
China’s Autonomous Province Inner Mongolia Decides to Limit Crypto Mining in the Region
23.9.2019
Inner Mongolia, which is an autonomous region within China, having a government that acts independently of the Chinese government, has decided to put a limit on crypto mining in the province. Five departments of the province’s government will work in co-operation to implement suitable restrictions...