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Holding Bitcoin Is Legal In China, Says Bank Of China Law Research Association Council Member
22.5.2019
While most of Asia is booming, China continues to remain a barren land for cryptocurrencies. The world’s second-largest economy has kept its doors shut to Bitcoins, though accepting blockchain technology. However, the latest news coming from China seems to be quite encouraging for crypto...
EOS Developer Block.One Attempts 10% Private Buyback of Its Stock
22.5.2019
EOS developer Block.one is attempting a 10% buyback of its stock, offering backers a share repurchase price that will return as much as 6,567% on their initial investments
USD Stablecoins Hit Spot Trading Volume Record Highs, With USDT Still Dominating Market
22.5.2019
Cryptocurrency research firm Diar indicates that the market capitalization for USD stablecoins has hit all-time highs and exceeded $4 billion
Crypto Merchant Bank Galaxy Digital Sells Shares in EOS Creator Block.One for $71 Mln
22.5.2019
Mike Novogratz’s crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital has sold its shares in EOS developer Block.one for $71.2 million
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset
22.5.2019
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. The court has ruled in favor...
New Zealand Blockchain Group to Request Government Blockchain Strategy
22.5.2019
The New Zealand-based blockchain collective BlockchainNZ will request that the country’s parliament form a national blockchain strategy
Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency
22.5.2019
Laos’ central bank has warned financial market participants against accepting, buying or selling cryptocurrency
Firefox Quantum Offers Anti-Cryptojacking Feature
22.5.2019
Firefox Quantum has an opt-in cryptojacking protection feature
Bitfinex and Tether Move for Case Dismissal Over Lack of Jurisdiction
21.5.2019
Bitfinex and Tether lawyers move to dismiss case versus the New York Attorney General, arguing that purported location and subject matter for jurisdiction is wrong
BlockFi Crypto Management Firm Adjusts Interest Rates
21.5.2019
BlockFi asset management has adjusted interest rates for accounts holding bitcoin and ether
Tether Says It Invested Some of Its Reserves Into Bitcoin and Other Assets
21.5.2019
A new court filing revealed that stablecoin issuer Tether said that it had invested some of its reserves in bitcoin
Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Vault to Provide Services to Crypto Broker Voyager Digital
21.5.2019
Canadian cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital will use the services provided by Ledger Vault, the custody arm of French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger
Elipay Celebrates the First of 100s of Crypto-Accepting Merchants in Croatia
21.5.2019
On May 20, Eligma showed off its Elipay service, a crypto payment processing system that allows people to pay for products and services with cryptocurrencies at over 300 retailers in the region. The grand opening of Elipay’s Croatian launch started with the first transaction made...
Japanese Parliament Moves New Crypto Regulations to the Upper House
21.5.2019
Japanese parliament passes new crypto regulations for consideration by the upper house
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Warns Public Against New Crypto Scam
21.5.2019
Australian Securities and Investments Commission red flagged another alleged crypto-related scam operating without a license
Bitcoin Approaches $8,000 as Bitcoin SV Doubles in Value
21.5.2019
Bitcoin sv is reporting more than 102% gains on the day as reports emerge that Craig Wright has filed copyright registrations for the bitcoin white paper and code
Terror Groups Are Increasingly Using Cryptocurrencies, Senior Russian Official Warns
21.5.2019
The director of Russia’s federal security service has warned that terror groups are increasingly being financed through cryptocurrencies
Russia Delays Adoption of Crypto Regulation Due to FATF Order to Legislate Bitcoin
21.5.2019
Russia is delaying the adoption of its crypto regulation due to a FATF requirement to legislate terms such as “bitcoin” and “crypto”
Worsening US-China Trade War Is Behind BTC Price Rise, Digital Currency Group CEO Claims
21.5.2019
The CEO of Digital Currency Group has suggested that the recent rise in bitcoin prices could be linked to the U.S.-China trade war
Ethereum Trading Volume Reaches $900 Million
21.5.2019
The current bull run on the crypto market is reflecting on many major cryptocurrencies, and Ethereum is no exception. Trading of Ethereum witnessed a record high of $900 million. For the past four months, ETH has steadily increased, doubling from a low of just over $ 100 in February to its current...