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Bakkt Regulated Bitcoin Futures Now Live on Major Exchange
23.9.2019
Trading is now live for Bakkt’s regulated, physically-delivered daily and monthly bitcoin futures, with the first trade executed at 8:02 pm ET on Sunday. Customers’ bitcoins are stored in the Bakkt Warehouse, a qualified custodian, regulated by the New York State Department of Financial...
Verizon Acquires Patent For Virtual SIMs Working On Blockchain Technology
22.9.2019
Verizon, the leading American telecommunications conglomerate is gearing up to come up with the creation of virtual SIM cards focused around the blockchain technology. Verizon has earned the patent right from the U.S Patent and Trademark Office for employing virtual subscriber identity modules...
Verizon Awarded Patent for Blockchain-Based Virtual SIM Cards
20.9.2019
Leading communications and technology company Verizon has won a patent for blockchain-based virtual SIM cards
Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain
20.9.2019
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards
10 Tax Tools to Help Crypto Owners
18.9.2019
While tax laws on cryptocurrency vary by jurisdiction, there are many useful tools to help you calculate crypto taxes, lower your tax liabilities, and simplify your filing — no matter where you are. Many of them work globally, supporting tax forms of multiple countries, and can import data...
European Countries Step Up Response to Facebook’s Libra
16.9.2019
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. As Facebook engages Switzerland’s financial regulator, the ECB clarifies how Libra...
Indian Lawmaker Raises Hope of Positive Crypto Regulation
12.9.2019
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to...
India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Show Gives Crypto a Boost
10.9.2019
One of the most popular reality TV shows in India called Kaun Banega Crorepati, based on the show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ has just given crypto a boost. A contestant on the show was asked a question about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, and the show’s host, Amitabh...
10 Useful Browser Plugins to Help Crypto Users
9.9.2019
There are many different browser extensions or plugins that benefit cryptocurrency users, ranging from price trackers and wallets to those that help crypto users with security and privacy. Bitcoin.com has produced a video, listing 10 of the most useful browser extensions with explanations of...
Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products
6.9.2019
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer...
Simple Ledger Protocol Announces Virtual Hackathon Devoted to SLP Token Ecosystem
5.9.2019
For 72 hours on Sep. 27-30, teams from around the world will participate in a Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) Virtual Hackathon. Participants will compete for $2,000 worth of prizes by submitting open source code utilizing the SLP framework. The Hackathon’s website details that winners with...
Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively
4.9.2019
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian...
Dutch Central Bank Prepares to Start Regulating Crypto Sector
4.9.2019
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank...
Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate
3.9.2019
Indian crypto exchanges are innovating, launching new products and improving services for their users, despite the country’s regulatory uncertainty and unresolved banking restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community continues its efforts to convince the government that the draft bill...
Crypto Can Boost Indian Economy – How Banning Will Hurt it
29.8.2019
The Indian economy is experiencing severe economic slowdown not seen in many years, and cryptocurrency can potentially help. However, the government is considering a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies, which could have undesirable consequences on the economy. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community...
India Facing ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Slowdown, Extraordinary Steps Urged
26.8.2019
Many signs indicate that the Indian economy is under grave stress, affecting nearly all sectors. “India’s economy is in a deep mess,” due to initiatives such as demonetization and GST, some lawmakers say, as they urge the government to handle the situation “which...
The Push to Kill Cash – Australia’s Proposed Ban Shows It’s Not Conspiracy Theory
23.8.2019
The supposed coordination of governments and tech companies to create a one-world, cashless society is often viewed as little more than fodder for silly Youtube conspiracy videos. After all, cash is still king in daily life, even in extremely high-tech, innovative societies like Japan. Upon closer...
White House Advisory Says Virtual Currencies Used for Fentanyl Purchases
22.8.2019
The White House advisories state "convertible virtual currencies," particularly bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, and monero, are actively being used on dark net markets
Facebook is not Behind Virtual Bootcamp for Libra Cryptocurrency Developers
21.8.2019
Contrary to popular belief, Facebook is not behind the Virtual Bootcamp that is slated to begin in November, held for the Libra developers. This first incubator is being organized by Libracamp, a newly formed start-up by Israeli entrepreneurs. The start-up’s team of entrepreneurs is keen to make...
Indian Supreme Court Orders RBI to Answer Crypto Exchanges, New Date Set
21.8.2019
After hearing the arguments against the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail, the Indian supreme court directed the central bank to reply to the representations filed by crypto exchanges. Since the RBI has not adequately answered them, the court set a new date to resume...