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What is Bitcoin hash rate and why does it matter?
5.10.2022
Cryptocurrency’s hash rate measures a blockchain network’s processing power to process transactions
Pro-Russian Groups Raised $400,000 in Crypto Since Ukraine Invasion, Report Reveals
4.10.2022
Groups supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine have been actively collecting cryptocurrency to fund paramilitary operations and evade sanctions, researchers say. According to a new report, these organizations use Telegram to raise money then used to pay for equipment and training....
Mastercard Debuts Blockchain Surveillance Tool for Banks and Crypto-Centric Card Issuers
4.10.2022
On Tuesday, the multinational financial services corporation Mastercard revealed that it is launching a new crypto monitoring product called Crypto Secure. The Crypto Secure software aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in order to help banks and crypto-centric debit card...
1inch wallet users get domain names with Unstoppable Domains partnership
4.10.2022
The DEX aggregator said the partnership would promote wider adoption of DeFi and Web3 products and services
Kenyan Central Bank Rejects Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Claims Country Lacks Forex to Import Oil
4.10.2022
The Central Bank of Kenya appeared to rebuke the country’s new deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, after it rejected the latter’s claims the East African nation lacks enough foreign exchange to import oil. According to the bank, all the foreign exchange used in private transactions...
Despite Accounting for 2% of Global Activity, Sub-Saharan Africa Has ‘Some of the Most Well-Developed Cryptocurrency Markets of Any Region’: Report
30.9.2022
According to a recent Chainalysis report, although Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to account for as little as 2% of global transaction activity, the area “contains some of the most well-developed cryptocurrency markets of any region.” Additionally, Sub-Saharan Africa’s...
China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE Trial Cross-Border Transactions With Digital Currencies
29.9.2022
The monetary authorities of four jurisdictions in Asia have carried out tests with international settlements using state-issued digital currencies. Cross-border payments and foreign exchange transactions totaling over $22 million were made as part of the pilot project with the participation of...
Stanford Proposal for Reversible Ethereum Transactions Divides Crypto Community
28.9.2022
Can Ethereum ward off hacks and exploits without compromising on its commitment to decentralization?
Researchers Propose to Implement ERC-20R/721R for Reversible Transactions
27.9.2022
Researchers at Stanford have come up with a solution to tackle the issue of crypto theft. They have put forward ERC-20R/721R as a proposal for implementation in support of reversible transactions. Their research has shown that most theft happens with strong evidence to prove the incident. However...
Reversible transactions could mitigate crypto theft — Researchers
26.9.2022
The proposal puts forward an “opt-in” token standard that would enable victims to report theft to a governance contract, with algorithms helping to identify and freeze ill-gotten gains
US Court Authorizes IRS to Issue Summons for Crypto Investors’ Records
26.9.2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has obtained a “court order authorizing summons for records relating to U.S. taxpayers who failed to report and pay taxes on cryptocurrency transactions.” The IRS commissioner commented: “The government’s ability to obtain third-party...
IRS to summon users who don't report and pay tax on crypto transactions
23.9.2022
The summons requires M.Y. Safra Bank to submit information about taxpayers who failed to report and pay their taxes on crypto
Indian Government Working on How GST Tax Could Be Applied to Crypto
22.9.2022
India’s ministry of finance is reportedly working on how the goods and services tax (GST) could apply to crypto transactions. “A better understanding of how cryptocurrencies fit into our legal system is the prerequisite for the decision on the GST rate,” a source told local...
Boba Network Partners With Avalanche, Boba AVAX L2 to Provide ‘Faster Transactions and Lower Fees’
22.9.2022
On Wednesday, the layer two scaling solution that leverages optimistic rollup technology, Boba Network has revealed it now supports the proof-of-stake (PoS) network Avalanche. According to the Boba Network team, the new Avalanche support will produce “faster transactions and lower...
Coinbase to hand out ENS usernames to simplify wallet transactions
21.9.2022
Users can get a username through Coinbase Wallet’s browser extension and use it to send and receive crypto tokens instead of the traditional address
Solana outperforms Ethereum in daily transactions in Q2: Nansen report
19.9.2022
Daily transactions in the Solana blockchain consistently increased, ending with more than 40 million daily transactions compared to Ethereum’s 1 million daily transactions between April and June
Ethereum’s Post-Merge Transfer Fees Remain Low, Since Mid-May High-Priority ETH Fees Are 93% Cheaper
17.9.2022
Following Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) on September 15, the blockchain network’s transaction fees have been much lower than they were ten days before The Merge. Roughly four months ago on May 13, 2022, high-priority ether transactions could...
US Treasury Clarifies How to Comply With Regulations on Sanctioned Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash
17.9.2022
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has answered some questions on regulatory compliance relating to Tornado Cash, a recently sanctioned crypto mixer. The answers include how to withdraw crypto or complete transactions initiated using Tornado Cash prior to its sanction and how to deal with...
Binance Sees Record Increase in Indian Users After Government Starts Imposing New Crypto Tax
15.9.2022
The number of Indian users on cryptocurrency exchange Binance has soared after the Indian government began levying taxes on crypto transactions. Meanwhile, daily trading volumes at some major India-based cryptocurrency exchanges are down over 90% since the new tax rules took effect. Binance Sees...
Downsides of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake, explained
14.9.2022
Not all consensus mechanisms are born equal — and the differences between major blockchains can have a huge effect on gas fees and transaction speeds