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Law Decoded: Paris is always a good idea, even for talking crypto policy — April 11–18
18.4.2022
Ripple rejoices, the SEC gets challenged to a narrative battle and Brazil moves ahead with crypto legislation
Blizzard Boss Tries To Shut Down Player Speculation After NFT Survey
18.4.2022
While some companies are doubling down on the lucrative scam behind NFTs, others are trying to head off any association right from the start. After an Activision Blizzard survey went out polling players on their interest in the blockchain technology, Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra was quick to shoot...
Square Enix President Still Insists Future Of Gaming Features Blockchain Tech
18.4.2022
Remember back in January when Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda published that terrible letter hyping up a future where video games would feature NFTs and blockchain tech? Well, even though a lot of players and devs criticized the letter, Matsuda ain’t backing down. And in a new interview,...
Iran to stiffen penalties for illegal use of subsidized energy in crypto mining
18.4.2022
The fines will reportedly triple compared to current rates, while repeated violations will lead to jail time
Bill ‘On Digital Currency’ Caps Crypto Investments for Russians, Opens Door for Payments
18.4.2022
Russia’s recently revised bill “On Digital Currency” limits crypto purchases for non-qualified investors while providing legal ground for some cryptocurrency payments, according to local media. The draft law, proposed by the Russian finance ministry, also introduces strict...
Draft Law Regulating Aspects of Crypto Taxation Submitted to Russian Parliament
17.4.2022
A bill updating Russia’s tax law to incorporate provisions pertaining to cryptocurrencies has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The legislation is tailored to regulate the taxation of sales and profits in the country’s market for digital assets. Russian...
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, XRP, LINK, BCH, FIL
17.4.2022
Technical charts indicate that Bitcoin, XRP, LINK, BCH and FIL may be on the verge of a sharp breakout, but traders are unsure of the direction
The world doesn’t need banks, policymakers or NGOs — It needs DeFi
17.4.2022
DeFi can usher in a system where people don’t have to pay international corporations 10% to send money home in the internet era of Web3
AMC Theatres mobile app accepts Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and more
17.4.2022
AMC Theatre CEO Adam Aron disclosed that the iOS and Android mobile apps accept crypto payments via integration with BitPay, a bitcoin payment service provider
Crypto is going mainstream: Here’s how the future founders will build on it
17.4.2022
Crypto is going mainstream, and crypto adoption will likely continue to increase in the years to come. But, in which specific areas?
Alleged Hydra Administrator Dmitry Pavlov Reportedly Arrested In Russia
16.4.2022
A district court in Moscow has arrested a man whom local media reports identify as Dmitry Pavlov, alleged administrator of the recently shut down darknet market Hydra. Russian authorities believe he has been involved in drug-related crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Moscow Court Arrests...
Crypto Gaming 'Landlords' Upset They Can't Keep Exploiting All The Players Quitting
16.4.2022
Axie Infinity is the crypto-backed Pokémon clone in which cute little creatures that double as NFTs battle for fun and profit. It’s also a pyramid scheme that relies on cheap labor from countries like the Philippines to fuel its growth. Now, fictional inflation, combined with a historic crypto...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Prices Mainly Unchanged to Start the Weekend
16.4.2022
Prices of ETH and BTC were mainly unchanged to start the weekend, as market activity slowed, mainly due to the Easter holiday. Price consolidation comes after a week of bearish pressure that sent the world’s two largest cryptocurrencies towards key support levels. Bitcoin Bitcoin was once...
Regulations set the table for more talent, capital and building in crypto industry
16.4.2022
Regulatory involvement in crypto is an indication of the industry’s maturity and longevity, encouraging bright ideas, minds and money to enter the space
Coinbase exploration report leads to over 100% price gains for MITX, KROM and BDP
15.4.2022
As the dust settles following the release of the Conibase exploration list, MITX, KROM and BDP have emerged as the big winners with triple-digit price gains
Altcoin Roundup: Analysts give their take on the impact of the Ethereum Merge delay
15.4.2022
The wait for the long-awaited Ethereum Merge just got longer, leading analysts to discuss potential price outcomes for Ether
QSP, XDB and AST post double-digit gains amid sideways moving market
15.4.2022
Quantstamp, DigitalBits and AirSwap climb higher as the wider market stagnates and traders take an early weekend in observance of Good Friday
Bitstamp asks users to update the source of their crypto, citing regulatory compliance
15.4.2022
Bitstamp now requires users to provide info like nationality, place of birth and tax residency, in addition to documents proving the origin of crypto and the annual income
Fitting the bill: US Congress eyes e-cash as an alternative to CBDC
15.4.2022
From fiat banknotes to fractional reserve banking, the notion of what constitutes money in the U.S. has changed over time. But is the time right for e-cash?
Kazakhstan to Increase Tax for Miners, Considers Tying Levy to Crypto Prices
15.4.2022
The government of Kazakhstan is preparing to increase the tax burden for cryptocurrency miners and intends to tie the new rate to the value of the minted cryptocurrency. The authorities in Nur-Sultan believe that such an approach would have a positive effect on the state budget. Miners...