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Blockchain Service Bison Trails Announces Support for Ethereum 2.0
1.7.2020
Libra Association member Bison Trails looks forward to moving from the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism to Proof-of-Stake, launching Eth2 support
Visualize Crypto Transaction Privacy Scores With Blockchair’s ‘Privacy-o-Meter’
29.6.2020
On June 24, the block explorer and blockchain data platform, Blockchair, announced the launch of a new privacy tool called the “Privacy-o-meter.” According to Blockchair, the new service combats blockchain surveillance companies by highlighting privacy issues for crypto transactions....
Online Data Analysis Points to Venezuela Accepting BTC for Passports
26.6.2020
During the last week, a number of bitcoiners have been discussing Venezuela’s Administrative Service for Identification, Migration, and Foreigners, also known as SAIME accepting bitcoin payments for passport applications and renewals. A number of crypto journalists couldn’t confirm...
Australians Can Now Pay for Bitcoin at 3,500 Australia Post Offices
25.6.2020
Australian residents can now pay for bitcoin at more than 3,500 national post offices. The new service launched by Bitcoin.com.au is aimed at promoting cryptocurrencies to mainstream audiences, alongside established businesses and organizations. On June 24, 2020, the firm Bitcoin.com.au announced...
China's Blockchain Service Network Integrates Chainlink Oracles
23.6.2020
China’s Blockchain Service Network, made up of some of the leading technology companies, is integrating Chainlink’s data oracles
New Zealand Police Seize $91 Million From Russian Bitcoin Exchange Operator
23.6.2020
Police in New Zealand confiscated NZ$140 million ($91 million) from Russian bitcoin exchange operator Alexander Vinnik. Vinnik is the alleged owner of the collapsed BTC-e exchange. The funds were seized from bank accounts held by Canton Business Corporation, a New Zealand-registered company...
Binance Adds Profit Maximization Service to Its Mining Pool
22.6.2020
Binance has a new system for helping miners automatically mine the most profitable coins
Ernst & Young Launches Application to Help US Crypto Investors With Tax Filings
20.6.2020
Ernst & Young (EY) has introduced a new application that helps U.S. cryptocurrency traders calculate and file their taxes with ease. The EY Cryptoprep app, a Software as a Service (SaaS) web-based crypto tax engine, helps users calculate crypto-related gains and losses that have to be reported...
HaruBank Collaborates with BitGo to Ensure Security of Its Clients’ Crypto Asset
19.6.2020
BitGo, a market leader and a multi-sig technology pioneer, will now offer its business hot wallet services to HaruBank. Users of HaruBank will have their assets secured by BitGo, ensuring peace of mind. HaruBank was established in 2019. It operates a crypto depository service, which experienced...
Japanese Financial Giant Nomura Launches Digital Asset Custody Service
18.6.2020
Japan looks to have a brand new crypto player – with big-hitting financial group Nomura launching digital token-related business activities.
Per Japanese media outlet CoinPost, the Japanese company has teamed up with crypto firms Ledger and CoinShares to launch B2B “digital assets” custodial...
IRS Tells Couple With $7 Million in Bitcoin to Liquidate Crypto Assets and Pay off Tax Debt
17.6.2020
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has won a case in which it demanded that a Maryland couple liquidate their bitcoin to pay-off a $1.1 million tax debt. Alexander and Laura Strashny proposed to the IRS to pay their 2017 tax liability, generated from non-crypto activities, in installments over...
Kraken Launches Crypto Exchange Service in Australia
17.6.2020
One of the top U.S. exchanges, Kraken is extending its operations down under for crypto trading in AUD
Virtual Panda BTM Launched for Colombian Residents: Dispenses BTC, BCH, DAI, and Dash
16.6.2020
The CEO of Panda Group and the founder of Colombia’s Panda Exchange and physical Panda BTM terminals, Arley Lozano, recently revealed a new product called app.pandabtm.io. The new service is a virtual automated teller machine that dispenses four types of cryptocurrencies; bitcoin cash (BCH)...
ConsenSys Spins Up Staking Service in Anticipation of Ethereum 2.0
16.6.2020
Ethereum development house ConsenSys is being backed by heavy hitters like Binance and Huobi to test its new “staking-as-a-service” offering
Fraudulent Site Impersonates Encrypted Messaging Service to Steal Bitcoins
15.6.2020
A new Bitcoin-related scam emerged through a phishing site that impersonates a self-destructing encrypted notes service
Ethereum 2.0: The Choice Between One’s Own Node and a Staking Service
14.6.2020
While a minimum stake of 32 ETH is needed to become a validator on Ethereum 2.0, staking pools and services make the participation possible for everyone
Loophole in U.S. Tax Law Could Allow Bitcoin Traders to Write off Unlimited Losses
10.6.2020
A loophole in the U.S. tax law could allow qualified bitcoin traders to write off unlimited losses from their trading activities, according to an expert from crypto tax platform Coin Tracker. Traders, defined by U.S tax collection agency Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as people who trade...
Virtual Assets Unleashes Retail Cash Reload Innovation for Purchasing Cryptocurrency
9.6.2020
Instantly add cash to your Crypto Dispensers account with Green Dot @ the Register Chicago, IL – Virtual Assets, LLC is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE:GDOT) to enable customers to purchase cryptocurrency with cash. This new service...
US Marshals Service Seeks Firm to Custody and Sell Crypto Seized From Criminals
9.6.2020
The U.S. Marshals Service is on the hunt for a contractor to help it store and auction cryptocurrency it seizes in operations against criminals
Crypto Garage Launches Commercial Service for Settlenet System
9.6.2020
Commercial service on Crypto Garage’s Settlenet system, trialled for a year within Japan’s regulatory sandbox, is now available