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Russian Government Eyes $13 Billion in Taxes From Crypto Economy

9.2.2022
Authorities in Moscow expect to collect more than $13 billion as tax payments from the Russian crypto market, according to a government document quoted by media. The estimate comes as Russian institutions are holding discussions on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. One Trillion Rubles...

No precedent: IRS court settlement doesn't clarify crypto staking taxes

8.2.2022
There is yet to be a conclusive court ruling regarding the taxation of staked crypto rewards; however, a recent case demonstrates industry progression

Makersplace Plans to Drop World’s First 2pac NFT Collection Authorized by the Shakur Estate

10.12.2021
On December 15, the non-fungible token (NFT) market platform Makersplace will drop an assortment of NFTs based on Tupac Shakur’s most well-known jewelry pieces. Makersplace and the NFT artists and curators Impossible Brief and Digital Arts & Sciences worked closely with Shakur’s...

Alchemy Pay’s Unique Crypto-Fiat Payment Solution Disrupts the Industry

13.11.2021
On November 6, 2021, Alchemy Pay’s Chief of Staff, Karmen Tang, delivered her keynote address at the Epicenter Crypto Conference in Lisbon. Tang took the audience through a brief history of Alchemy Pay and the broad ecosystem they have now built within blockchain infrastructure. The founders...

Nigerian Experts Insist Africa’s First CBDC Is Presently Not for the Unbanked

6.11.2021
While the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to tout the e-naira’s credentials as a tool for fostering financial inclusion, some experts agree that this central bank digital currency (CBDC) is presently not doing this. The CBDC’s Chaotic Start This assertion as well as...

Netflix Announces Documentary About Quadrigacx’s Downfall

27.9.2021
Netflix, the world’s largest video streaming company, has announced it is working on a documentary that deals with the aftermath of the Quadrigacx saga. According to brief descriptions, the documentary titled; “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King,” deals with how...

NCLA Files Appeal Against the IRS — Law Firm Claims Tax Agency Unlawfully Seizes Crypto Data of Thousands

10.7.2021
On Friday, the public interest law firm New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed an opening brief in the cryptocurrency case of James Harper v. Charles P. Rettig. The NCLA argues that Harper’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment constitutional rights were violated by the Internal Revenue Service...

A Brief History on China’s Bitcoin Ban

8.6.2021
What’s happening right now with Bitcoin in China? It’s important because, as one of the world’s largest superpowers, China has the capability to move markets in particular ways. It’s also home to the majority of Bitcoin mining activity, which is essential for this emerging...

Many Major Stablecoins Take a Brief Plunge Below USD 0.9

19.5.2021
In the vast sea of red currently seen in the crypto market, one section particularly stands out: the sudden and brief drop in a number major stablecoins at approximately the same time, before bouncing back. (Updated at 14:14 UTC with a comment from Tether.) At 13:30 UTC, major cryptocurrencies...

Please Enjoy This Brief Courtroom Description Of A Fortnite Trailer

11.5.2021
There wasn’t too much of note going down in the big Apple vs Epic court case today, but one thing I did enjoy very much were these official court transcripts of Fortnite trailers, in which the various events are described in painstaking detail.Read more

A Brief Overview Of Polkamon

7.5.2021
Polkamon is exquisitely animated digital collectibles, with each having varying scarcity. These Polkamon’s are backed by a unique NFT that is indistinguishable from any other NFT and can be unpacked using $PMON tokens, the platform’s native ERC20 tokens. Each collectible on Polkamon is inimitable...

Polkamarkets: A Brief Look At The Prediction Market King

1.4.2021
Prediction markets are picking up again and are among the fastest-growing markets today. However, they are yet to reach their full potential. In fact, despite seeing surging growth, in 2020, the daily volume averaged around $1 million as recently as 2020. As of 2021, there are several prediction...

We Finally Got A (Brief) Look At The Gollum Game

25.3.2021
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum won’t be out until 2022, but the developers at German studio Daedalic Entertainment shared a brief snippet of gameplay during today’s Future Games Show.Read more

Binance’s brief pause of Ethereum withdrawals leaves community perplexed

19.2.2021
Binance paused ERC-20 withdrawals without offering a credible explanation, letting speculation about its true motives run wild

The spudly history of Mr. Potato Head

3.2.2021
What is the measure of a man? Is it his gallant stride in his blue plastic sneakers? Is it the fact that his ears are attached to his head with little pegs? Is it the jaunty tip of his derby hat or his unblinking smile, aimed at friend and foe alike? In the case of Mr. Potato Head, it’s all of...

Snowden Reacts to Bitcoin’s New Price Milestone — Whistleblower Tweets ‘One word: Bitcoin’

16.12.2020
The price of bitcoin has just hit a historic milestone in a turbulent year, crossing the $20,000 threshold, refreshing its all-time high, and well-known crypto advocates such as Edward Snowden have been reacting to the news on social media. Snowden Reacts to Bitcoin All-Time Highs The famous...

Chinese State-Run Media Believe BTC Price Surge Is Just ‘Hype’ While Praising Blockchain

3.12.2020
Two Chinese state-run media outlets have published a brief news item urging citizens to focus more on blockchain technology than on the “hype” of the recent surging Bitcoin prices across the board. China’s Government to Focus on Blockchain Both Sina and Xinhuanet have stated that...