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IRS Issues New Crypto Tax Guidance After 5 Years – Experts Weigh In
10.10.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued long-awaited guidance on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies. It is generally described by the crypto community as a mixed bag since some parts are useful while others have raised many more questions, particularly how cryptocurrencies from hard...
Picking out Positives from the (Perplexing) New Crypto Tax Guidelines
10.10.2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), America’s top tax authority, has issued a new set of guidelines on cryptocurrency taxation.
And although many are bemoaning the new rules for a lack of clarity among other matters, there are a few silver linings to be found in the IRS’ press release, a new crypto...
Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Taps BitGo for Custodial Services
10.10.2019
Bitstamp will begin transferring its assets under management to BitGo's cold wallets on Oct. 10
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Migrate North After Wet Season
10.10.2019
A China-based crypto news outlet recently published a comprehensive report on the costs associated with building a digital currency mining farm in China. Additionally, the local publication revealed that Chinese miners are starting to migrate north to access cheap thermal power and wind power after...
Over 200 Venezuelan Taxis Discover the Benefits of Bitcoin Cash
10.10.2019
A man named Oscar Salas recently spoke about his quest to spread bitcoin cash (BCH) adoption on episode 34 of the Bitcoin Cast show. Salas explained in great detail how he is a passionate BCH supporter and the organizer of the Maracaibo city BCH meetup. Following his interview a few days later...
BitGo to Provide Custody for Crypto Assets Under Bitstamp Management
10.10.2019
BitGo will offer secure storage for digital assets under the management of crypto exchange Bitstamp
Sean Walsh: Cryptocurrencies Can Harness More Human Energy
9.10.2019
Bitcoin scores high in terms of ‘moneyness’ compared to other forms of money as it has some technical advantages and social inertia. In an interview with Bitcoin.com’s Humans of Bitcoin podcast, brilliant contrarian thinker Sean Walsh shared his opinion about cryptocurrencies...
CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2019: Vote Now for Crypto’s Heroes (and Villains)
9.10.2019
Who made the biggest contributions to the industry in 2019? Vote now for our annual ranking of the Most Influential in Blockchain
U.S. IRS Releases Guidance on Crypto Airdrops and Hard Forks
9.10.2019
The IRS has issued new guidance that attempts to clarify tax reporting for crypto hard forks and airdrops
Facebook competitor in Latin-America Sets the Road for a New Internet of Value
9.10.2019
IOV Labs, the parent company behind RSK Bitcoin smart contract network, and RSK Infrastructure Framework (RIF) has recently acquired Taringa, the major social media platform for Latin America with 30 million users. This acquisition represents an opportunity to quickly bring […]
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United Nations Agency Unicef Launches Cryptocurrency Fund
9.10.2019
Unicef announced Wednesday that it has launched a cryptocurrency fund and become the first United Nations organization to hold onto its crypto donations. Without converting them into fiat, the fund will hold two cryptocurrencies and disburse them to support projects benefiting children worldwide....
Crypto Debit Card Firm Cryptopay Launches UK Bank Transfers With British Pound
9.10.2019
Crypto wallet and debit card service company Cryptopay now offers transfers with pounds sterling
Beyond CryptoKitties: Top 5 Most Popular Blockchain and Crypto Games
9.10.2019
Blockchain technology promised miracles for almost every sector and industry in the world. One of the most prominent industry was gaming, which had many people talking ever since the emergence of Cryptokitties, an amusing digital collectibles game which made the headlines at the end of 2017 and...
Crypto and Real Estate Were Built for One Another
9.10.2019
Whether buying, selling or tokenizing real estate, the property market and blockchain are deeply intertwined. As the purchase of property has become possible with bitcoin, so has the wider potential of blockchain technology to transform the industry. The convergence of real estate...
Deribit Launches Weekly Research Publication on Various Crypto Topics
9.10.2019
Deribit is launching a weekly research publication on various cryptocurrency topics
OmiseGO Becomes a Member of the Universal Protocol Alliance
9.10.2019
According to the official announcement dated October 8, 2019, OmiseGO has joined forces with the Universal Protocol Alliance, the biggest association of blockchain firms committed to extending innovative and new use cases for digital currencies across the world. Per the official press release...
Bitcoin.com Partners with Canadian Gaming Giant Bravio Tech on Global Lotteries
9.10.2019
FOIN, a cryptocurrency company and a developer of the transparent payment system FoPay, announced the strategic partnership with Cyclebit, a crypto payment solutions provider. According to the official information, starting from that day, FOIN, the decentralized peer to peer cryptocurrency for...
Grayscale: Institutional Interest in Crypto Doubles in Q2
9.10.2019
Institutions are investing in altcoins again, says Grayscale
Binance Makes Major Move into P2P Trading + 9 More Crypto News
9.10.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Major exchange Binance has launched peer-to-peer (P2P) trading functionality with BTC, ETH and USDT...
Gigajoule to Unveil Gigajoule Token (GIGJ) to Finance Projects
9.10.2019
Gigajoule Floating Solutions, the high-tech electricity generation company, has broadcasted the news of the launch of its digital token named Gigajoule Token (GIGJ). The firm has decided to come up with the IEO with an intention to get the necessary funds required for financing the implementation...