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Why User Experience Is Crypto’s True ‘Killer App’
21.1.2020
There’s been a lot of buzz in the space recently about the importance of user experience. Kim Dotcom’s proclamation that “Mass utility is going to lead to mass adoption,” speaks to this. Peter Schiff’s bitcoin wallet fiasco, CZ’s claim that centralized exchanges...
How Not to Lose Your Coins in 2020: Alternative Recovery Methods
21.1.2020
Retaining private keys is a complex task, leading to the emergence of alternative solutions
Deribit Releases Specifics of New KYC Policy Following Move to Panama
21.1.2020
Deribit clarifies new requirements for customer information to take effect following move to Panama, itself an effort to avoid new E.U. AML regulation
UK Tax Agency to Pay $100K for Blockchain Surveillance Software
21.1.2020
On January 17, the UK tax agency Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a job opportunity for a private contractor to design a cryptocurrency blockchain analysis tool. According to the listing, the contract is for one year and HMRC will pay the contractor $100,000 for software...
Huobi Debuts Crypto Brokerage as Its Institutional Arm Grows 400% Since Q3 2019
21.1.2020
Huobi launches a new institutional traders-targeting crypto brokerage as its institutional business surged 400% since Q3 2019
Square Crypto Is Creating a ‘Lightning Development Kit’ for Bitcoin Wallets
21.1.2020
Square Crypto is hoping to galvanize Lightning development with a new tool kit, currently under construction
Venezuelan Team Working on Bitcoin Mesh Network Based on Offline Radios
21.1.2020
A Venezuelan project is working to ensure access to crypto even when offline
RBI Confirms Crypto Not Banned in India
21.1.2020
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that cryptocurrency is not banned in India. During the latest supreme court hearing of the crypto case, the central bank’s reply to the Internet and Mobile Association of India was read out in detail. The RBI clarified that it only fenced in...
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Is Now Open to More Investors as SEC Reporting Company
21.1.2020
The trust’s shares are now registered under the Exchange Act of 1934, making the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust the first cryptocurrency investment vehicle to become a reporting company
Popular Crypto Wallet Imtoken Adds Bitcoin Cash Support
21.1.2020
Consistently among the top digital assets in the world by market cap, Bitcoin Cash is accepted by most crypto service providers and the list just keeps growing. The latest platform to add BCH support is the popular crypto wallet with over 10 million downloads, Imtoken. Also Read: Bitcoin.com...
FCA’s New AML Regime – UK’s Crypto Market Will Have to Adapt in 2020
21.1.2020
The FCA has officially taken over as the ALM/CTF supervisor for the U.K., but what ramifications will this have on the wider crypto industry?
Digital Chamber of Commerce Weighs In on Telegram Legal Battle With SEC
21.1.2020
The Chamber of Digital Commerce filed an amicus brief in the Telegram vs SEC case, asking the Court to affirm that a digital asset should not be considered a security just because it is based on blockchain
Bitcoin Price Indicator Eyes First Bullish Turn Since August
21.1.2020
Bitcoin's case for a rally to $10,000 over the next few weeks looks stronger with the weekly MACD histogram about to turn bullish for the first time in five months
Australian Financial Regulator Could Oversee Facebook’s Calibra Wallet
21.1.2020
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority proposed a fintech regulatory framework that would have it oversee Libra’s corresponding Calibra wallet
Indian Minister Inaugurates Blockchain Center of Excellence in Bengaluru
21.1.2020
A Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology has been inaugurated by Indian Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Bengaluru. It will facilitate various government departments in their blockchain work, leading to large scale deployment of blockchain applications. Also read: Regulatory Roundup:...
CME Bitcoin Options Volume Doubles One Week After Launch, Hits $5.3M
21.1.2020
Institutional interest seems all the more apparent as the latest Bitcoin options product sees higher volumes
Bitcoin and Altcoins Consolidate Above Key Uptrend Supports
21.1.2020
Recently, bitcoin price corrected lower below USD 9,000 and USD 8,850. However, BTC/USD found a strong buying interest near the USD 8,550 support area. The price is currently (09:00 UTC) consolidating and it could climb higher once there is a clear break above USD 8,720 and USD 8,780.
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Britain’s Tax Agency Cracking Down on Crypto Tax Evasion
21.1.2020
Britain’s highest tax authority, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has issued a request for blockchain analysis tools. The main goal, per the request, is to find and implement technology that allows the government to track and tax cryptocurrency users.
The problem facing the British...
These Online Stores Are Bitcoin Only
21.1.2020
The number of stores that accept cryptocurrencies such as BTC and BCH is growing. But while such stores will accept bitcoin alongside existing fiat payments, a handful operate in reverse. These online shops are bitcoin only and they’ve no intention of accepting fiat currency – ever....
Bitcoin.com Releases SLP Indexer Server for High Performance Token Services
21.1.2020
Bitcoin.com is releasing the open source SLP Indexer Server for validating Simple Ledger Protocol tokens as part of its commitment to the development of the token ecosystem. The tool is designed to make SLP token transactions perform as fast as BCH and empower developers to create even greater...