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Brazil Requires New Diplomats to Know About Blockchain and Crypto
8.7.2019
In Brazil, new diplomats will now have to know about cryptocurrencies and blockchain
SEC, FINRA Issue Explanation of Crypto Custodian Approval Delay
8.7.2019
The SEC and FINRA are examining issues such as custody and investor protections before they can approve broker-dealer applications by crypto startups, the agencies said
Swap and Track BCH on the New Shapeshift Suite for Noncustodial Crypto Management
8.7.2019
Shapeshift, the company that allows traders worldwide to exchange hundreds of cryptocurrency pairs launched its new crypto platform that now offers an integrated suite of digital asset management in a noncustodial fashion. The firm believes the latest release offers a true end-to-end solution that...
Crypto Ponzi Scheme Says It Has ‘No Cash to Pay out’ to Upset Investors
8.7.2019
Hundreds of locals who used to eagerly gather outside the Bitcoin Wallet office in Ladysmith, South Africa are now mobbing the office to demand their money back
Bitstamp Crypto Exchange Sets Up Lightning Network Node
8.7.2019
Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange set up its own Lightning Network node in a move to boost the network’s capabilities
Ripple’s XRPL Labs Announces New Xumm Application For Storing Fiat And Digital Currencies
8.7.2019
Ripple powered Xpring’s XRPL Labs has announced a new application called Xumm, which will allow users to store fiat and digital currencies in the wallet account, without any intervention from banks. In other words, Xumm offers banking services without banks getting involved. XRPL Labs’...
Binance Launches A Giveaway Contests As It Approaches Its Second Anniversary
8.7.2019
Binance Exchange is known for its exciting giveaways, and this time it is for a special occasion. The network turns two the coming Sunday, and it plans to celebrate it with a giveaway. In a tweet on Monday, Binance announced that it would giveaway 200 BNB tokens, 100 Yubikeys, and 100 Binance...
XR Web Announces Its First Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)
8.7.2019
In the last few years, Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) has emerged as a popular way to launch a cryptocurrency. The special convenience IEO provides to the exchange buyers is the special price that one can have while purchasing the project tokens and then selling the same tokens at higher prices...
Singapore Suggests Waiving GST On Cryptocurrencies Used As Exchange Medium
8.7.2019
Singaporean taxation body, the Inland Revenue Authority Of Singapore (IRAS) has suggested that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) must be lifted on all cryptocurrencies used as a medium of exchange. It published an e-draft titled “Digital Payment Tokens,” which asks the government to exempt...
Indian Police to Get Special Training to Spot Crypto Scams
8.7.2019
A new training session seeks to create "domain expertise" for cryptocurrency related crimes
Who Are the Real Thieves? Danish Authorities Seize 3 Ferraris in Tax Evasion Crackdown
8.7.2019
Last week Danish authorities seized three Ferraris belonging to a large Copenhagen-based business allegedly seeking to avoid VAT. With the largest bank in Denmark—Danske Bank—also being embroiled in a tax avoidance scandal last year, it seems timely to explore the common libertarian...
Crypto Listing & Delisting Announcements: Week 27
8.7.2019
Below is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting announcements by cryptocurrency exchanges that we found last week.
Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know...
ShapeShift’s New Platform Aims to Make Crypto Self-Custody as Easy as Coinbase
8.7.2019
ShapeShift’s new one-stop shop for non-custodial crypto management is launching out of private beta today
New Platform Says It Enables Regular and Advanced Users to Create Their Own Crypto Fund
8.7.2019
A company says its vision is to enable everyone to create their own crypto fund with just a few clicks and make their trading "fast, secure and simple" #SPONSORED
Majority Of Generation Z Does Not Like Digital Currencies
8.7.2019
As per the recent study conducted by a leading website, Business Insider, generation Z is apprehensive about buying cryptocurrencies. The report was released on 5th July by the website. Cint, the audience partner of Survey Monkey, did the survey on behalf of Business Insider depicts that young...
Best of Crypto Volatility: ‘80% Correction’ or ‘New Parabola’
8.7.2019
As the crypto market is showing positive signs again an the entire cryptoverse tries to guess on bitcoin’s next move, legendary trader and technical analyst Peter Brandt shared his view that reminds how volatile this market can be.
In a tweet on Sunday, the analyst said that he sees two possible...
Singapore Mulls a New Idea How to Boost Crypto Adoption
8.7.2019
In a recently published e-Tax draft guide, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) proposed the exemption of certain cryptocurrency transactions from GST (goods and services tax).
To be precise, the draft is created with a goal to explain “the GST treatment for transactions involving...
Indian Gov To Educate Top Cops On Cryptocurrencies, Aiming To Investigate Crypto Matters
8.7.2019
The Indian government is also set to impose strict norms on crypto trade in the country, a move which could see severe crackdowns. Many crypto companies in India were forced to suspend operations temporarily or, in some cases, end operations completely. To further its crackdown, and investigate...
Experts Dissect Craig Wright’s ‘Satoshi’ Testimony and Court Documents
8.7.2019
Last week, Craig Wright, the man who claims he’s Satoshi Nakamoto, appeared in court and testified why he did not have access to his public bitcoin addresses and trust information. Since then a lot of new evidence has been submitted to the court and members of the crypto community have...
IRS 'Weeks Away from 3 Tax Bills' After Call from Pro-Crypto Activists
8.7.2019
America’s top tax authority, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will update its cryptocurrency guidelines “in the coming weeks,” per the Wall Street Journal – following a request put forward by United States parliamentarians.
The media outlet says that the IRS’ decision was made after...