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WSJ: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Outperformed Everything in H1 2019
9.7.2019
Digital asset management fund Grayscale Investments’ Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is up almost 300% on the year
ShapeShift’s New Non-Custodial Exchange Supports Hardware Wallets
9.7.2019
Swiss crypto exchange ShapeShift launches non-custodial crypto platform operating across multiple blockchains
Crypto Industry in Numbers: How Does Q2 2019 Compare to the Past
9.7.2019
Beyond the bitcoin rally, the blockchain industry pulled off a spectacular performance in the second quarter of the year
Grayscale Investments Resumes Private Placement of Bitcoin Trust Shares
9.7.2019
Grayscale Investments says the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is once again offering shares to accredited investors in a private placement
US SEC and FINRA Issue Statement on Crypto Custody Issues
8.7.2019
The U.S. SEC and FINRA issued a joint statement on compliance issues for cryptocurrency custodians
Brazil Requires New Diplomats to Know About Blockchain and Crypto
8.7.2019
In Brazil, new diplomats will now have to know about cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Indian Authorities Express Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
India’s Economic Affairs Secretary said he is not comfortable with Facebook’s stablecoin Libra
China’s Central Bank Developing Own Digital Currency in Response to Libra
8.7.2019
The Chinese central bank is developing its own digital currency in response to Facebook’s forthcoming Libra stablecoin
Swap and Track BCH on the New Shapeshift Suite for Noncustodial Crypto Management
8.7.2019
Shapeshift, the company that allows traders worldwide to exchange hundreds of cryptocurrency pairs launched its new crypto platform that now offers an integrated suite of digital asset management in a noncustodial fashion. The firm believes the latest release offers a true end-to-end solution that...
Former Bitmain CEO Opens New Cryptocurrency Startup
8.7.2019
The former CEO of Bitmain, Wu Jihan, has launched a new cryptocurrency startup based in Singapore
Singapore Suggests Waiving GST On Cryptocurrencies Used As Exchange Medium
8.7.2019
Singaporean taxation body, the Inland Revenue Authority Of Singapore (IRAS) has suggested that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) must be lifted on all cryptocurrencies used as a medium of exchange. It published an e-draft titled “Digital Payment Tokens,” which asks the government to exempt...
Trading Bitcoin Is Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Official Warns
8.7.2019
Buying and selling bitcoin is prohibited in Iran by a local AML authority, a Central Bank official said
Indian Gov To Educate Top Cops On Cryptocurrencies, Aiming To Investigate Crypto Matters
8.7.2019
The Indian government is also set to impose strict norms on crypto trade in the country, a move which could see severe crackdowns. Many crypto companies in India were forced to suspend operations temporarily or, in some cases, end operations completely. To further its crackdown, and investigate...
As Deutsche Bank Axes 18,000 Jobs, Bitcoin Offers a Powerful ‘Plan ฿’
8.7.2019
Deutsche Bank taking an axe to 18,000 jobs and winding down its investment banking arm paints a bleak picture of traditional finance at a time of booming growth for crypto
Singapore Wants to Drop VAT for Transacting in Cryptocurrencies
8.7.2019
Singapore plans to exempt cryptocurrencies designed for payments from Goods and Services Tax (GST) — the local equivalent of VAT
Social Network Taringa! Launches Stablecoin Rewards for 27 Million Users
8.7.2019
South American social networking giant Taringa! has partnered with MakerDAO and Airtm to launch a stablecoin-powered points system for its 27 million strong user base
Iran’s Crypto Mining Is Under The US Radar
8.7.2019
The troubled relationship between the US and Iran has now spilled over to the cryptocurrency sector. After slamming sanctions on a number of petroleum, technology, and industry products of Iran, the US is now working to come up with the legislation that will ban Iran’s access to mine...
IRS All Set To Update Its Guidance On Bitcoin In Following Weeks, States Report
8.7.2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States is soon going to update its current guidance (2014) on digital currencies in the following weeks, as per the reports published by the Wall Street Journal. The move has been taken following the request from 20 lawmakers of the bipartisan group...
India to Educate High-Ranking Police Officers on Cryptocurrency
8.7.2019
India’s national police academy has launched a cryptocurrency course for high-ranking officers of the Indian Police Service. Among the objectives of the course are the functioning and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as investigations of cases involving digital coins. The Indian...
Singapore Proposes to End GST Taxation on Cryptocurrencies
8.7.2019
The Singaporean government's taxation agency is proposing to exempt its goods and services tax (GST) on cryptocurrency transactions