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White House Backs Crypto Tax Amendment Endorsing Proof-of-Work in Infrastructure Bill
6.8.2021
The White House has endorsed an amendment to the $1 trillion Infrastructure bill that supports proof-of-work over all other consensus mechanisms. However, the crypto community is supporting a different amendment. White House Takes Stance on Infrastructure Bill’s Crypto Tax Amendment The White...
Proof-of-stake Coins In Danger as US Infrastructure Bill Chaos Intensifies
6.8.2021
Mayhem appears to have broken loose in the world of American politics, and the crypto community may be caught in the eye of the storm, as now, proof-of-stake (PoS) networks might be left in danger at a time when Ethereum (ETH) is moving towards PoS.
A controversial infrastructure bill being moved...
'Bitcoin fixes this' — US Infrastructure Bill would add $250B to US debt mountain
6.8.2021
The hotly-debated legislation is no surprise to hard money supporters, as Cameron Winklevoss saying that it would "plunder" future generations
Lead Republican behind infrastructure bill negotiations supports crypto amendment
5.8.2021
The senator's stance is somewhat surprising, given that he previously called the section on brokers in the proposed bill a “common-sense provision.”
'Red Alert' Crypto Campaign Gathers Support to Amend US Infrastructure Bill
5.8.2021
Numerous US crypto advocates have launched an ambitious campaign aimed at driving up support for an amendment to a controversial infrastructure bill – claiming that the legislation would usher in “sweeping surveillance of crypto holders.”
An updated version of the bill – which would seek to fund...
Uruguay Senator Sartori Unveils Crypto Adoption and Regulation Bill
5.8.2021
Juan Sartori. Source: Twitter/@JuanSartoriUY
A powerful young Uruguayan entrepreneur and senator has launched a bid that might ensure that businesses in the country can legally accept crypto as payments.
Juan Sartori, 40, is the founder of the Union Group conglomerate and the co-owner and director...
Slew of Venture Funds, Eminem, Paul Rosenberg Inject $30 Million Into NFT Platform Makersplace
5.8.2021
On Wednesday, the non-fungible token (NFT) market platform Makersplace secured $30 million in a Series A financing round. The team behind the NFT marketplace says it plans to leverage the funds to “acquire additional talent and scale the business.” While the Series A was co-led...
Uruguay: Senator introduces bill to enable use of crypto for payments
5.8.2021
A Uruguayan Senator has introduced a bill seeking to “establish a legitimate, legal and safe use in businesses related to the production and commercialization of virtual currencies.”
Three US Senators propose narrowing crypto tax language in infrastructure bill
4.8.2021
“While Congress works to better understand and legislate on issues surrounding the development and transaction of cryptocurrencies, it should be wary of imposing burdensome regulations that may stifle innovation,” said Senator Pat Toomey
Bill a Melinda Gatesovi se rozvedli. Nadaci budou řídit společně – zatím jen na zkoušku
4.8.2021
Téměř přesně čtvrt roku po podání žádosti bylo v pondělí rozvedeno manželství Billa Gatese a Melindy Gates. Ze soudních záznamů vyplývá, že si bývalá manželka nezmění jméno a ani jeden z manželů nenárokuje výživné. V tuto chvíli není jasné, jak přesně bude obrovský majetek Gatesových rozdělen.
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New Spanish bill aims to enable mortgage payments in crypto
4.8.2021
The draft bill intends to allow property owners to pay mortgages with crypto and authorize the real estate sector to use their own crypto for mortgage purchases in Spain
FTX and Entertainment Giant Dolphin to Launch NFT Marketplace
4.8.2021
On August 2, West Realm Shire Services Inc., the owner and operator of FTX.US, revealed the company has partnered with film and television production company Dolphin Entertainment. According to the announcement, FTX and Dolphin will be launching a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace dedicated...
US Infrastructure Bill Hurts Privacy, Innovation & Decentralization - EFF
3.8.2021
Source: Adobe/DEN_EFC
The US Senate draft of President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill "contains a poorly crafted provision that could create new surveillance requirements for many within the blockchain ecosystem" - potentially including developers and other entities who do not control...
Indian Government Clarifies Status of Cryptocurrency Trading, Regulation, Investor Protection
3.8.2021
India’s Ministry of Finance has answered some questions regarding the status of cryptocurrency trading in the country as well as crypto regulation and investor protection. The minister of state for the finance ministry has indicated that the recommendations in the draft bill proposed by...
US Senator Says Crypto Tax in Infrastructure Bill Is ‘Unworkable,’ Plans to Offer Amendment to Fix It
3.8.2021
Several U.S. lawmakers have spoken up against the cryptocurrency tax provision in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill. While the bill has been revised from last week’s version, the text is still “unworkable,” according to Senator Pat Toomey. “I plan to offer an amendment...
US Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Regulate Crypto Assets and Protect Investors
2.8.2021
A U.S. congressman has introduced the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act. The legislation would “provide the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority over digital asset securities and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with authority over...
Updated Infrastructure Bill Still ‘Unacceptable’ for US Crypto Industry
2.8.2021
Heavyweight critics are gunning for a controversial new bill that they claim will see the United States “essentially abandon” the “fintech revolution” if passed into law.
The bipartisan measure, which addresses a range of infrastructure-related measures, could raise up to USD 28bn from crypto...
Betting on tax bill FUD: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
2.8.2021
Fresh hurdles to overcome for Bitcoin sentiment come as fundamentals stay solid and $40,000 refuses to go without a fight
Ukrainian President Signs Law Opening Door for Digital Hryvnia, Regulatory Sandbox
1.8.2021
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that will allow the National Bank of Ukraine to issue its own digital currency. The new legislation, which aligns Ukrainian regulations with EU rules, will also stiffen authentication requirements for clients of payment service providers....
Everything That Has Happened Since The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Was Filed
31.7.2021
The ongoing lawsuit against Activision Blizzard has made public some truly terrible and horrendous behavior that occurred across multiple studios and offices. Many women were allegedly sexually harassed, assaulted, and psychologically traumatized while the folks in power at the companies involved...