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50 Million-user Chat App KakaoTalk Launches Crypto Wallet Today
3.6.2020
South Korea’s Kakao Group, the operator of the KakaoTalk chat app, says that its long-awaited crypto wallet Klip debuts today – in theory providing most of the country with immediate access to cryptoassets.
KakaoTalk claims to have around 45 million monthly active users in South Korea (87% of...
South Korean Prosecutors Freeze Crypto Wallets of Suspected Child Porn Ring Chief
2.6.2020
A Seoul court granted the petition demanded by the prosecutors to freeze crypto wallets owned by the head of the Nth Room case
Uptrend in Mainstream Crypto Interest Started Last Fall, MIT Startups Says
2.6.2020
Mainstream crypto trading interest has been on the rise since fall 2019
Travala Sees 205% Jump in Booking Revenue as Travel Demand Returns — 60% Paid With Cryptocurrencies
2.6.2020
Crypto-friendly travel booking platform Travala has reported booking growth as demand for travel returns despite continued coronavirus crisis and extended lockdowns in many places. Its booking revenue in May soared 205% and 60% of all bookings were paid with cryptocurrencies. Travel Demand...
Nike Unlocks up to 3% in Crypto Rewards with Plutus Partnership
2.6.2020
The U.S. footwear giant Nike entered a new affiliate partnership allowing customers to earn up to 3% from online purchases with crypto
Crypto Could Save Millennials From the Economy That Failed Them
2.6.2020
The Millennial generation will lead humanity to an era of new financial technology as they drive Bitcoin adoption through the next decade
US Law Enforcement Promises $5M for the Capture of Venezuela’s Superintendent of Cryptocurrencies
2.6.2020
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has put out a bounty for $5 million for the arrest and conviction of Venezuela’s superintendent of cryptocurrency. Joselit de la Trinidad Ramirez Camacho is now added to America’s Most...
Blockchain Bites: Poolin Lending, Square Crypto’s Grant and a Senate Candidate Who Holds Bitcoin
2.6.2020
Square Crypto supports Bitcoin's lightning network development, crypto mining pool Poolin expands lending and ICE is going after the petro dollar's creator
US Offers $5M Bounty for Arrest of Venezuela’s Crypto Chief
2.6.2020
The head of Venezuela's state-backed petro cryptocurrency has been added to the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Most Wanted list
Crypto Criminals Have Already Stolen $1.4B in 2020, Says CipherTrace
2.6.2020
The figure puts 2020 on track to become the second-costliest year in the history of crypto
$1.4B in Crypto Stolen in First Five Months of 2020, Says CipherTrace
2.6.2020
Researchers say 2020 is on track to become a record-breaking year for cryptocurrency-related thefts, hacks and fraud
The Crypto Fraternity Stands In Solidarity; It’s Time For Change
2.6.2020
The world is standing strong in the wake of the terrible murder case of George Floyd; the citizens of America have been on the streets for quite somedays now. And now the entire country is demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims who suffered the brutality. The protests have given rise...
America’s Most Wanted: USD 5m Bounty Offered for Venezuela Crypto Boss
2.6.2020
America has slapped a USD 5 million bounty on the head of Joselit Ramírez Camacho, Venezuela’s head of cryptocurrency – accusing him of “having deep political, social and economic ties to multiple alleged narcotics kingpins.”
In an official release, the American Immigration and Customs...
Bitcoin Mining Pool Poolin Partners With BlockFi to Expand Crypto Lending Service
2.6.2020
Poolin, the second biggest bitcoin mining pool by total network power, is expanding its crypto lending and financial services businesses
2 Swiss Banks Launch Cryptocurrency Trading and Custody After Gaining Regulatory Approval
2.6.2020
Switzerland’s financial regulator, FINMA, has approved two Zurich-based banks to offer a range of cryptocurrency services, including trading and custody. Maerki Baumann Bank subsequently announced the launch of its trading platform for major cryptocurrencies while Incore Bank is offering...
The First-ever Online Awards Show, GLOBAL CRYPTO AWARDS is Here!
2.6.2020
Starting this year, the GLOBAL CRYPTO AWARDS seeks to highlight the incredible achievements of crypto and blockchain companies, individuals, groups, and other associated businesses, which changed the lives of billions through borderless transactions, bringing technology to the remotest place on...
Japanese Finance Minister May be Opposed to Lowering Tax on Crypto
2.6.2020
Taro Aso might not be willing to support legislation in Japan treating cryptocurrency-related income the same as that for stocks
South Korean Gov’t May Introduce Capital Gains Tax on Crypto Earnings
2.6.2020
The South Korean government could introduce capital gains tax on crypto earnings – and may unveil its proposals as early as next month.
Per a report from Digital Today, the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance is seriously considering imposing the same sort of tax rules on crypto earnings...
Chinese Chip Maker With a Hand in Crypto Mining Plans $2.8B IPO
2.6.2020
Hong Kong-listed SMIC plans to raise $2.8 billion via an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in hopes of advancing its chip making practices. The company is working with Canaan Creative to build a new crypto miner
Venezuelans Now Can Pay for Petrol in Fiat or (State-issued) Crypto
2.6.2020
The Venezuelan government has announced that drivers can now fill their gas tanks with fuel – and pay using foreign currencies or the state-issued cryptoasset the petro (PTR).
Caracas made its announcement over the weekend, and the measure became effective as of June 1, per a tweet from state-owned...