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Regulatory Roundup: Germany to Let Banks Sell and Store Crypto, Laws Changing in Asia
2.12.2019
Some major regulatory developments in the crypto space have transpired this week. Not only has Germany passed a bill allowing banks to sell and store cryptocurrencies, but South Korea and Thailand are also amending their laws to better regulate the crypto industry. We also cover crypto news...
South African Central Bank to Reportedly Introduce New Crypto Regulations
2.12.2019
The South African Reserve Bank will reportedly introduce new rules on cryptocurrencies to deter users from evading currency controls
Crypto in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges, Explained
2.12.2019
The achievements, the opportunities, the challenges: When it comes to crypto and blockchain in Africa, there's lots to discuss #Sponsored
TerraCrypto Moscow Digital Mining and Cryptocurrencies: Trends 2020
2.12.2019
On December 7, 2019, Moscow will host the final crypto event of this year—the Vth international forum of cryptocurrencies and digital mining. In the morning at the Art Moscow Hotel Voikovskaya, we will discuss the development of the mining market and problems that should be solved jointly. Ryan...
Skrill Now Lets You Swap BTC for BCH
2.12.2019
Online payments service Skrill has introduced a new feature allowing users to directly exchange cryptocurrencies. The crypto-to-crypto option gives you the opportunity to use bitcoin core (BTC) stored in your wallet to buy and sell eight other supported cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin cash...
$50M of ETH Stolen, ‘Rare Opportunity’ for BTC: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 25–Dec. 1
1.12.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Upbit targeted in devastating hack, cryptojacking malware found on YouTube, and Bitcoin’s “rare opportunity” for December
US Lawmakers Want to Brand Libra a Security, Association Disagrees
1.12.2019
Will Libra be able to operate in the U.S. if Congress classifies stablecoins as securities?
Bitcoin Price Retests $7.3K as Analyst Eyes New Bullish Futures ‘Gap’
1.12.2019
Bitcoin could be preparing to fill $7.8K futures “gap”
American Citizen Arrested For Educating North Korea On Blockchain And Crypto
30.11.2019
A U.S. citizen who traveled to North Korea to deliver a presentation on how to use blockchain and crypto to avoid sanctions was arrested at LAX
If Bitcoin Price Drops — an Opportunity for Crypto Tax Planning
30.11.2019
Bitcoin price drops – last chance to reduce tax due before the end of the year
Study: Blockchain Can Reduce Food Fraud By $31 Billion Within 5 Years
30.11.2019
The food industry could save up to $31 billion in food fraud savings by tracking supplies on the blockchain
IBM Files A Blockchain Patent For Fighting Package Theft By Drone
29.11.2019
IBM files a patent to use blockchain technology to solve package theft by drone
Disgruntled Investor Sues Stox Prediction Market and Founder
29.11.2019
A disgruntled investor has sued Ethereum-based prediction market Stox and its founder
German Banks Authorized to Store and Sell Cryptocurrency in 2020
29.11.2019
Next year German banks will be able to manage cryptocurrencies like bitcoin after the fourth EU money laundering directive goes into effect. The directive passed in the German parliament, Bundestag, allows banks in the country to act as cryptocurrency custodians rather than rely on third-party...
China: 5 Crypto Exchanges Halt or Shut Services Amid Perceived Crackdown
29.11.2019
At least five Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have chosen to suspend or end services in line with Beijing’s purportedly toughened stance
Canadian Investment Firm 3iQ Files Prospectus for Bitcoin Fund
29.11.2019
Canadian investment firm 3iQ filed a prospectus for its publicly-traded Bitcoin fund
Here’s Where to Spend Crypto Online This Black Friday
29.11.2019
Looking to spend some of your hard-earned crypto this Black Friday? Cointelegraph has you covered!
Russia Reportedly Considers Ban on Using Crypto as Means of Payment
29.11.2019
Sources have claimed Russia is considering the introduction of a ban on the use of crypto to pay for goods and services
IRS Not Infringing Privacy Requesting Crypto Exchange Data: US Judge
29.11.2019
A California federal court finds that U.S. tax authorities have broadly stayed within their legitimate remit when collecting user data from crypto exchanges
Cardano’s Payment Gateway for Merchants Is Now Live
29.11.2019
The Cardano Foundation launches ADA payment gateway, allowing merchants to accept payments in ADA with settlement in 35 fiat currencies