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What Are Altcoins and Why Are There Over 5,000 of Them?
10.2.2020
According to crypto market capitalization aggregators, there are more than 5,000 cryptocurrencies in existence today and over 20,000 different types of markets. BTC is the oldest and most known digital asset and most everything else has been typically referred to as an “altcoin.”...
Prediction: Bitcoin to Rival Gold as a Store of Value in the Digital Age Thanks to Halving
9.2.2020
The total market capitalization of gold is estimated to be above $7 trillion, which is over 38 times that of bitcoin at the moment. However, there are those that think that the cryptocurrency is a better store of value for our age than the precious metal. The latest take on the idea explains...
DISCUSSION: US Crypto Taxes Are a Nightmare. Could These Proposals Help?
9.2.2020
This week, the Let's Talk Bitcoin! Show gathered to discuss the US tax treatment of "Virtual Currencies" and how scams find a home wherever opportunity exists, at least for a while
London-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange LBX Faces Compulsory Liquidation
9.2.2020
London-based cryptocurrency exchange LBX is the latest digital asset trading venue to face critical difficulties and is now being liquidated. Despite rising crypto prices, which typically lead to an influx of new traders, some regulated exchanges have struggled to survive amidst rising legal fees...
”Decentralized Networks a Powerful Phenomenon” – Why the SEC Commissioner Proposes Time-Limited Grace Period for Tokens
9.2.2020
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has formally proposed a grace period of three years for tokens. Project developers would be exempt from the federal securities laws during that time, provided that they meet certain conditions. After that, they must determine...
Facebook, China Light Flame Under Fed: Governor Cites Stablecoins Influencing Digital Dollar Research
9.2.2020
At the recent Symposium for Future Payments held in Stanford, California on February 5, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard stressed the importance of remaining “on the frontier of research and policy development regarding CBDC.” The position seems a contrast to the narrative in 2018...
Cryptocurrency Futures and Prediction Markets Show Trump Wins the US 2020 Election
8.2.2020
In less than 270 days the United States will have its 2020 election and millions of people worldwide will be betting on whether Donald Trump is reelected. Cryptocurrency participants are currently wagering their digital assets on the election outcome, where the odds on prediction markets...
Coinbase Says Bitcoin Will Become Closer to Digital Gold in 93 Days
8.2.2020
Coinbase explains the key reasons that Bitcoin earns its reputation as digital gold
Swiss Financial Watchdog Proposes $1,000 Client Identification Threshold for Crypto Transactions
8.2.2020
Famous for its favorable business climate that has attracted hundreds of crypto companies, Switzerland is now expanding its financial regulatory framework. Some of the upcoming rules will increase oversight in the blockchain industry in compliance with new international standards regarding...
Bitcoin ETFs in Japan: FSA Explains New Rules for Funds Investing in Cryptos
7.2.2020
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has explained to news.Bitcoin.com its recently adopted rules regarding the creation and sale of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Meanwhile, Japan now has a crypto index, launched by major Japanese companies....
Fearing ‘Currency Struggle,’ Japanese Politicians Want G7 Response to China’s Digital Yuan
7.2.2020
The group of lawmakers fears that the digital yuan could create economic disruption if it starts to replace the greenback in international markets
Japanese Lawmakers Want US to Place Digital Currencies on G7 Agenda
7.2.2020
In light of China’s forthcoming digital yuan, Japan should push the U.S. to place digital currencies on the G7’s agenda, say local lawmakers
Bitcoin, Tesla Stock, Tron: How Warren Buffett Got His First Bitcoin
7.2.2020
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett received his first bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies during a dinner with five cryptocurrency advocates, led by Justin Sun who spent $4.57 million to secure a meal with the multi-billionaire. They discussed a number of topics, including whether Tesla...
The Digital Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards
7.2.2020
The Digital Banking Summit, organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances, is an event that is held annually with an aim to help banks in Africa, embrace digital capabilities in order to revolutionize and transform their business and offerings. DBS is a well-recognized series...
Tax Friendly Saint Kitts and Nevis Approves Progressive Crypto Bill, Lenient Capital Gains Exemption
7.2.2020
The island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the West Indies, recently passed a bill that legalizes digital currency assets like bitcoin cash. The act is cited as the Virtual Asset Bill 2020 and it aims to provide the regulation of cryptocurrencies for Saint Kitts and Nevis businesses...
Catalonia Is Moving to Achieve Digital Independence Using Blockchain
6.2.2020
Catalonia is exploring digital identity and hopes to leapfrog its way into try digital sovereignty
Fed Reserve Is Researching DLT-Based Digital Dollar, Says Governor
6.2.2020
Lael Brainard said in a speech that the Fed is looking at digital ledger use cases including for a possible central bank digital currency
New Central Bank Group to Discuss Digital Currency Benefits at April Meeting: Report
6.2.2020
The heads of six major central banks will hold their first meeting on potentially developing their own digital currencies in April, Nikkei says
Western Digital slibuje levnější, rychlejší a větší SSD. Pomůže 3D NAND
6.2.2020
Tento rok se dočkáme nové nabídky výkonných SSD, která by měla být z pohledu kapacity a ceny zase o něco výhodnější. Nové modely SSD chystá i Western Digital, který zároveň ve spolupráci s Kioxia (Toshiba Memory) vyvinul i pokročilejší generaci NAND flash čipů.
V pořadí již pátá generace 3D NAND
SLP Token Trading Platform Cryptophyl Adds BTC Pair With Bitcoin Cash at Flat 0.15% Fee
6.2.2020
Digital asset exchange Cryptophyl has announced it’s launching bitcoin core (BTC) trading. The first available pair is with bitcoin cash (BCH), the platform revealed on social media this week. Trading the two major cryptocurrencies will also allow users to earn the exchange’s native...