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Google Stadia Loses Another High-Profile Exec
11.9.2021
The last year or so hasn’t been great for Stadia, Google’s game streaming service. And now its Director of Games is leaving to join a different part of Google. This follows other high-profile exits from Stadia earlier this year and seems to signal that Google is truly done making or funding...
NYDIG Partners With MVB Bank to Offer White Label Bitcoin Solutions
10.9.2021
NYDIG, a Bitcoin-based fintech firm, has announced it will partner with MVB bank to integrate its Bitcoin services into MVB’s banking as a service solution. The joint effort will allow the development of a white label solution, allowing third parties to complete their financial services with...
Matrixport Launches ‘BTC-U Range Sniper’ — Returns Up to 200% for Accurate Predictions
7.9.2021
The financial asset services platform Matrixport has introduced a variety of new products since the firm raised $100 million in a Series C financing round during the first week of August. Following the launch of the company’s “ETH2.0 Staking Earn” earning service, Matrixport...
Cryptowisser : Cryptocurrency Likely to Be More Environmentally Friendly Than Traditional Banks
6.9.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Leading Crypto service comparison site – Cryptowisser deep dives into the environmental future of cryptocurrency. Despite major scrutiny from traditional media and press, cryptocurrency possibly remains more environmentally friendly than traditional banks, just no one...
BBVA Switzerland Launches ‘New Gen’ Digital Account With Integrated Crypto Wallet
4.9.2021
Clients of BBVA Switzerland will be able to buy, store, and trade crypto assets with a digital account that comes with a cryptocurrency wallet. The new banking product will be available across the European Union as well as in a number of markets in South America. BBVA Switzerland Account...
Bitcoin Testing, Twitter Bitcoining, Kids Winning and 20 Crypto Jokes
4.9.2021
tter-beta-testing-bitcoin-lightning-network-tipping-more-11631.htm">a Bitcoin Lightning Network tipping service. Coinbase vowed to win back the “trust” of the customers it spooked with a blunder that saw it send “roughly 125,000” people
Swiss Bank Drops Crypto Asset Service Amid U-Turn On Innovation
3.9.2021
In an unexpected turn of events, Switzerland’s Basler Kantonalbank (BKB) has announced it shut down its cryptoasset-focused project in a bid to focus on other sectors set out in its strategy for the years 2022 to 2025. BKB has also decided to close its fintech subsidiary Keen Innovation which...
IRS Agent Poses as Bitcoin Trader Called ‘Mr. Coins,’ Biden’s IRS Wants ‘Outflow and Inflow’ Data From Banks
2.9.2021
Over the last few weeks, Americans have read about the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) upping its tax enforcement to catch cryptocurrency users who have not paid taxes. According to one report, the IRS may get access to bank inflows and outflows via Joe Biden’s American Families Plan....
South African Tax Body Updates Crypto Tax Guidance, Confusion Persists
2.9.2021
In late August, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released new guidelines that clarify the correct treatment of taxable crypto events. The new guidance, which was published on the revenue collector’s webpage, explains how cryptocurrency-related income should be disclosed in...
Korean firm will become first BSN portal operator outside of China
1.9.2021
China’s Blockchain Service Network is going global, with Korean blockchain firm MetaverseSociety announced as the first BSN portal operator outside of China
Huobi Global Enlists PUSH (Ethereum Push Notification Service)
31.8.2021
Huobi Global has listed PUSH (Ethereum Push Notification Service) in the segment of Huobi New. They opened the listing on August 30, 2021, at 07:30 (UTC). The PUSH spot trading reportedly supports USDT and BTC. It will remain open until the volume of deposits meets the demand of market trading....
Cryptowisser : Bitcoin and Ethereum Synergy Essential for Crypto Industry Growth
30.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. August 2021, leading Crypto service comparison site – Cryptowisser, compares the two cornerstones of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and Ethereum. The latest analysis of the market focused on the pioneering cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum. But, differing from the usual Bitcoin...
Binance Discontinues Support for Norwegian Krone Pairs, Payments and Language
28.8.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is discontinuing certain offerings in Norway. The news comes amid regulatory pressure around the world which the global trading platform is working to address. The company is also dropping Norwegian from its website’s language options. Crypto Exchange Binance...
Rooter-Man and MyCryptoCheckout Partner to Enable Customers to Spend Digital Currencies
28.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Rooter-Man, a plumbing, septic, and drain cleaning franchise with 776+ service locations throughout North America has partnered with MyCryptoCheckout to develop a pilot program that enables customers to spend digital currencies. Rooter-Man is known for providing fast and friendly...
Bitstamp and Ledger execs weigh customer service debate after Coinbase saga
27.8.2021
A new investigation has revealed hundreds of Coinbase customer complaints around hacking and lost funds, drawing attention to the customer experience at crypto exchanges
Nomura offers customers token subscription service for a luxury Italian restaurant
27.8.2021
Major Japanese financial firm Nomura has today announced a new blockchain token service to buy and trade food dishes at an up-market Italian restaurant
ENS Integration Lets Users Receive ETH to .com Addresses
27.8.2021
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced that users with a .com address will now be able to receive ethereum (ETH) payments to that address instead of having to register for a separate .eth address as before.
This will help them keep everything in one place, while gaining all...
Budweiser Purchases Rocket NFT — ‘King of Beers’ Buys Beer.eth ENS Name for $96K
26.8.2021
A variety of well-known brand names have joined the cryptocurrency space and the budding non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem. Now the Anheuser-Busch brand Budweiser has jumped into the NFT game by purchasing an NFT on Opensea for 8 ether ($25.7K). Moreover, Budweiser also owns the domain name...
Spain Prepares Registry for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Custody Providers
26.8.2021
The authorities of Spain must prepare a registry of cryptocurrency exchanges and custody providers to comply with legal requirements to address transparency and terrorism financing issues. This registry is specified by the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Law, approved last...
Microsoft wins US patent for ‘ledger-independent token service’
26.8.2021
Microsoft’s new device is designed to allow developers to write code for managing tokens in a manner that is blockchain agnostic