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Beijing investigates crypto mining farms to improve energy efficiency
29.4.2021
Bitcoin's electricity bill has been attracting the attention of regulators worldwide
Alleged Bitcoin Fog Operator Arrested for Money Laundering, Admin Accused of Mixing 1.2 Million BTC
28.4.2021
U.S. law enforcement arrested the alleged operator of Bitcoin Fog, Roman Sterlingov in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Documents show Sterlingov is accused of laundering over 1.2 million bitcoin via the Bitcoin Fog mixer, a tool that allows users to mix transactions together. According to federal...
Former gov't official blames crypto mining for energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan
28.4.2021
As the Kyrgyz government discusses raising electricity tariffs again, a former official says that crypto mining is a significant driver of the ongoing energy crisis
South Koreans File Online Petitions Seeking to Remove a Chief Regulator After Harsh Crypto Comments
28.4.2021
As the South Korean government keeps strengthening the harsh rhetoric against cryptocurrencies, citizens have become increasingly angry due to the recent words from regulatory authorities. Over the weekend, petitions started to appear on the web, seeking the removal of the head of...
JPMorgan and DBS to launch blockchain cross-border payment platform
28.4.2021
JPMorgan and DBS’ new blockchain interbank platform is designed to complement central bank digital currency projects
Turkey may establish central custodian bank following alleged fraud at two major exchanges
27.4.2021
Vebitcoin CEO Ilker Bas is reportedly in police custody, with Thodex owner Faruk Fatih Özer suspected to have fled to Albania
Iran's central bank says officially mined crypto can be used to pay for imports
27.4.2021
A developing strategy to mitigate the crippling effect of economic sanctions could see cryptocurrencies being used by Iranian firms to pay for imports such as raw materials and electronics
Russian space agency uses blockchain to protect intellectual property
27.4.2021
Roscosmos is the first organization to test Waves Enterprise’s IP Guard solution
Crypto tax in South Korea is ‘inevitable’ in 2022, says minister
27.4.2021
South Korea’s finance minister said that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin will be taxed as “intangible assets.”
Employees of Korea’s financial regulator ordered to report crypto holdings
27.4.2021
Korea is strengthening its crypto regulations, imposing reporting requirements on all employees of its Financial Services Commission
Biden’s proposed capital gains tax rise will hit only richest 0.3%
26.4.2021
Only 0.3% of taxpayers in the U.S. would be hit by higher levies on their investments under the new capital tax plan, a senior Biden administration official said
ConsenSys to develop private version of Kakao’s Klaytn blockchain
26.4.2021
A private version of Klaytn is in being developed in order to take part in South Korea's CBDC pilot, to be launched later this year
Quantum Fund Cofounder Jim Rogers Insists Governments Could Ban Cryptocurrencies
26.4.2021
Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, is still worried about governments outlawing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. “If cryptocurrencies become successful, most governments will outlaw them, because they don’t want...
Decentralization is the final frontier for CBDCs
25.4.2021
Decentralized CBDCs will most likely pique the interest of the masses much more than their centralized counterparts
China’s Carbon Neutral Stance Puts Pressure on BTC Miners, Sichuan Electricity to Increase 150%
24.4.2021
Bitcoin’s global hashrate dropped ten days ago following a coal mine accident that caused significant grid blackouts in Xinjiang, China. While initial estimates had shown more than 40% of the hashrate dropped, statistics from a five-day average show the hashpower only lost around 25%....
NFTs and US taxes: What you should know
24.4.2021
Are there any pitfalls in NFT taxation according to the current U.S. laws?
Bitgo Chosen to Manage Seized Cryptocurrencies for the US Marshals Service
23.4.2021
The U.S. Marshals Service has published a contract showing the crypto custodian Bitgo has been chosen to manage law enforcement’s seized bitcoin acquired through criminal forfeiture. The contracted deal is $4.5 million for the storage, maintenance, and disposal of cryptocurrencies according...
Tether gets Coinbase’s seal of approval, will list on pro offering
23.4.2021
Coinbase seems to be signaling that the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange is not concerned about the stablecoin's regulatory issues
Another US City Aims to Become Bitcoin Hub — Exploring BTC Payroll, Mining, Holding Crypto in Balance Sheet
23.4.2021
Another U.S. city, besides Miami, is looking to become a bitcoin hub. The mayor of the city of Jackson TN says that his city is exploring payroll conversions in crypto in addition to bitcoin mining to add the cryptocurrency to its balance sheet. Jackson TN Looking to Become a Bitcoin Hub Mayor...
Jackson, Tennessee follows Miami's lead to adopt Bitcoin operations
22.4.2021
Another city in the United States is looking to add Bitcoin payments and mining activities to the city’s balance sheet