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British Lawmaker Proposes Tax and Utility Bill Payments in Bitcoin
U. K. lawmaker Eddie Hughes has proposed that taxpayers should have the option to pay council tax and utility bills in cryptocurrencies such as BTC. The 50 year-old conservative legislator for the Walsall North constituency said the move would place the country at the forefront of digital currency adoption in Europe. дальше »
2018-12-12 23:55 | |
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UK MP Calls for Using Bitcoin to Pay Local Taxes and Other Bills
CoinSpeaker UK MP Calls for Using Bitcoin to Pay Local Taxes and Other Bills A member of the British Parliament has voiced an idea to allow UK residents to pay their local taxes and utility bills using Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-11 12:03 | |
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Member of UK Parliament suggests making Bitcoin (BTC) a payment option for local taxation system
A conservative member (MP) of the United Kingdom’s Parliament has said that making payments to local authorities and utility providers with Bitcoin (BTC) should be possible, local news outlet Express reported on December 10. дальше »
2018-12-11 09:44 | |
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Successfully Concludes First Phase of Blockchain-Based KYC Project
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently announced the successful completion of the first phase of a blockchain-based electronic-Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC) utility project. According to the press release published on December 4, 2018, the e-KYC had significantly simplified and improved the KYC process by providing an immutable audit trail. дальше »
2018-12-7 16:00 | |
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SherCoin Blockchain Project Poised to Foster Mass Blockchain Adoption with its Utility Token
Revolutionary DLT platform, SherCoin has established a robust platform with highly functional utility token, all designed to aid mass blockchain adoption. Since the bullish rally of bitcoin and other digital assets brought blockchain technology into the consciousness of everyone in 2017, to date, the blockchain industry has achieved significant success. дальше »
2018-12-2 21:58 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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LCX Now Licensed to Provide Crypto Trading Services in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein cryptocurrency exchange LCX has been granted a license to provide crypto trading services for utility and payment tokens. The exchange will be offering four main crypto services including a custody service and a fiat-to-crypto exchange in partnership with Binance. дальше »
2018-11-30 06:35 | |
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eToro’s New Report Classifies Binance Coin (BNB) as a Utility Token and a Possible Security
The trading platform of eToro recently listed Binance Coin (BNB) this October and thus became the first external exchange to list the token native to the popular crypto exchange of Binance. BNB is now available on eToro alongside other prominent cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and more. дальше »
2018-11-28 19:21 | |
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How Bakkt could reveal the natural demand in bitcoin market
The launch of NYSE's bitcoin futures contract, pushed back to January next year, will be the first deliverable - opposed to cash-settled - bitcoin contract with the settlement of each contract delivering one "physical" bitcoin to the customer's account. дальше »
2018-11-27 15:00 | |
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How Bakkt could reveal natural demand in the bitcoin market
Bakkt believes it will "add to the utility of Bitcoin beyond simply trading", but will it create the natural demand needed to lift price or just create another opportunity for speculators to short it? дальше »
2018-11-27 15:00 | |
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SherCoin Platform and Token Redefines Utility Token Functionality for Mass Adoption
Bitcoin Press Release: Blockchain startup SherCoin has created a robust platform with a highly functional utility token, all designed to facilitate mass adoption through its blockchain-ecosystem. November 26th, 2018, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Since 2017 the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry has been propelled into the mainstream to some success, however, solutions and platforms that […] The post SherCoin Platform and Token Redefines Utility Token Functionality for Mass Adoption appeared first on Bitcoin PR Buzz. дальше »
2018-11-27 16:40 | |
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Allforcrypto ICO ICO
Allforcrypto will provide a blockchain-friendly platform for the sale of goods and services with its own utility token for funding operations. Allforcrypto brings a blockchain-based solution to the issues that arise in P2P buying and selling goods and services online. дальше »
2018-11-25 02:33 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Cryptocurrency Miners May Have to Pay More for Electricity in Chelan County
There is little doubt that cryptocurrency mining is extremely power intensive, with particular emphasis on coins that still rely on the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism. Recognizing this, Washington State’s Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) has proposed a rate hike for mining enterprises within the region. дальше »
2018-11-18 17:00 | |
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India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Hacked to Promote Bitcoin Twitter Scams
Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […] дальше »
2018-11-7 01:55 | |
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Blockchain is Airdropping $125M in Stellar Lumens to Its Wallet Users
Blockchain will be airdropping approximately $125 million worth of Stellar lumens to its users, in conjunction with the Stellar Development Foundation. This marks the largest airdrop in cryptocurrency history. дальше »
2018-11-7 00:24 | |
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Ethereum [ETH] & EOS Outperform Bitcoin [BTC] in Recent Surge
One is the actual Ethereum. The other has been called the Ethereum killer. Both are showing similar price action recently forming higher lows since mid-August. It has been a difficult year for both cryptocurrencies with both undergoing large depreciation in value as investors raised concerns over the utility of both the cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:59 | |
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How Bitcoin AND Stablecoins Can Dominate the Future of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, Stablecoins, Bitcoin (BTC)–As stablecoins, the new industry of cryptocurrency that is focused on price stability, continues to gain traction relative to Bitcoin and the altcoin market, competition is going to mount over the viability of transacting as adoption grows. дальше »
2018-11-3 04:26 | |
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CoinGeek Adds Tokenization to Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash will soon receive a tokenization feature that will allow users to run smart contracts and represent assets on the blockchain. The Tokenized Protocol, which was announced today, will allow BCH users to issue security tokens and utility tokens. дальше »
2018-11-1 04:13 | |
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Crypto Platform Coinbase Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding Round
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has raised a fresh $300 million in a Series E financing round, bringing the company valuation to $8 billion. Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors, according to a published blog post. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:51 | |
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A New Australian Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Slated to Launch on Stellar
Utility billing and payment services provider Novatti is launching a new Australian dollar (AUD)-backed stablecoin known as the Novatti AUD Utility Token on the Stellar Network. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:58 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrencies Should Be Governed by Current EU Financial Laws
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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Russian Church Docked $15,000 for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
A local utility company in Russia ordered a church to pay higher electricity rates, in line with Russia’s existing legislation. Church Forced to Pay Higher Electricity Tariff An Evangelical Church in Irkutsk, Russia, which carried out illegal Bitcoin mining, has been asked to pay a one million rubles fine, equivalent to $15,000. дальше »
2018-10-16 20:50 | |
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PR: Exosis Launches ICO to Create a Multi Utility Platform
Exosis is a multi utility blockchain platform with five blockchain sites which include, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, a virtual masternode, a decentralized e-commerce site, e- wallet and an OTC platform. дальше »
2018-10-15 12:30 | |
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Barry Silbert: Not Bullish on ICO, How Wall Street Really Thinks About Bitcoin
Crypto venture capitalist Barry Silbert said that he is not bullish on the projects raising funds via Initial Coin Offering, or ICO. The Digital Currency Group founder told Forbes that he philosophically supported the idea of disintermediating funding process but yet found it uncompelling from the point of view of purpose, capability, legality, and valuation. дальше »
2018-10-13 13:48 | |
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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
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Signs That The Bitcoin Bulls Are Ready To Break Out
Here are a few of the most significant signs that the bulls are getting ready to break out and stampede on the markets. Five years ago, the industry didn’t have as many investors as we see today and most mainstream media wouldn’t have given any crypto related news the light of day. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:30 | |
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New Study Reveals an Increase in Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Projects
Traditional venture capitalist (VC) investments are leveraging the decline in initial coin offerings (ICO) as the cryptocurrency industry tries to find bearing amid regulatory shifts and losses across the crypto markets. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:39 | |
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ImmVRse’s IMVR Listed on DDEX – An Advanced Decentralised Exchange
Bitcoin Press Release: ImmVRse Token (Symbol: IMVR), the ERC20 utility token for VR professionals has been listed on DDEX, one of the top five decentralised exchanges in the world. Industry-leading decentralized exchange DDEX offers IMVR traders instant and real-time on-chain settlement on the decentralised platform. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:26 | |
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China’s BlockVC Blockchain Investor Says Bitcoin’s Bear Market is Over, Altcoins Over Half a Year Left
Bear Market for Bitcoin Has Passed, But Altcoins Are on Their Last Limb, says China VC Kira Sun works at BlockVC as an investment manager. Representing her blockchain investment firm, she was recently a guest on CNBC Cryptotrader during a segment called “The Future of the Utility Token.” In the time on the segment, Sun […] дальше »
2018-9-26 23:55 | |
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China VC Says Bear Market Over for Bitcoin, but Altcoins Have 200 Days Left
Monday’s segment of CNBC Cryptotrader entitled ‘The Future of the Utility Token,” one of the guests made a bold prediction on the crypto market. Kira Sun, an investment manager at China-based blockchain investment firm Block VC, stated that he believes the bear market on Bitcoin to be at an end, but that altcoins will take […] The post China VC Says Bear Market Over for Bitcoin, but Altcoins Have 200 Days Left appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-25 12:00 | |
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Renewable Energy Can Solve Bitcoin’s (BTC) Energy Consumption ‘Achilles Heel’
Global Bitcoin mining operations have been reported to consumer enough energy to power an entire country. BTC mining has also been calculated to consume enough energy to power all the global electric cars for one year. дальше »
2018-9-25 11:33 | |
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ICONLOOP Signs MOU with Korean Conglomerate to Develop Blockchain Business Models for Financial Industries
The financial service sector is becoming increasingly aware of the power and utility of blockchains. The large-scale institutions servicing millions of people across the globe need customized blockchain solutions that could address their unique needs and handle the large daily volume. дальше »
2018-9-21 22:49 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKCoin Expands U.S. Offerings with Five New Coins
Following a successful launch in California only a few months ago, the U. S. branch of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is adding five new coins to its listings. Those coins include Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Stellar lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and 0x (ZRX). дальше »
2018-9-20 16:49 | |
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Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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A New Precedent: FINRA Charges Crypto Broker With Securities Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-profit watchdog for public brokerage firms in the U. S. , has had its first run-in with the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:15 | |
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Cryptic Labs Adds Two Nobel Prize-Winning Economists to Advisory Board
Blockchain research institute and accelerator Cryptic Labs is adding two Nobel Laureates to its team of advisors. The additions, economists Dr. Eric S. Maskin and Sir Christopher Pissarides, are professors at Harvard University and the London School of Economics, respectively. дальше »
2018-9-11 00:18 | |
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Bobby Lee Bullish On Native Crypto Like Bitcoin, Not ICO-Issued Utility Tokens
As the ICO epidemic continues to spread around the globe, many proponents of pure, PoW-issued crypto claim that the tokens issued via public funding rounds aren’t fit to be called bona fide decentralized blockchain-backed assets. дальше »
2018-9-10 10:00 | |
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Blockchain Being Used to Save Lives Amidst Opioid Epidemic
A growing number of start-ups and larger companies have begun to experiment with blockchain’s utility for solving public health crises — like the opioid epidemic in the United States. Cryptocurrencies have had a testy relationship with some law enforcement figures in the United States, who see popular forms like Bitcoin as a scapegoat for an ongoing opioid crisis. дальше »
2018-9-8 23:00 | |
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Washington State Utility Increases Power Rates for Bitcoin Mining
Due to Grant County’s lower power cost that comes from the local hydroelectric plant, many cryptocurrency mining operations have flocked to Washington state. However, their luck is bound to change as the Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) recently announced a rate hike for electricity used by cryptocurrency mining farms by as much as threefold, the International Business Times reported...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-7 15:00 | |
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Electricity Rates Increase in Grant County in Washington for Bitcoin Miners
Grant County, a town located in the US state of Washington, currently hosts a number of cryptocurrency mining operators. These operators migrated to the area because of cheaper electricity costs from the hydroelectric plant in the local region. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:04 | |
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50 Percent Energy Rate Hike for Crypto Miners Approved in Central Washington State
The commissioners of a public utility district in central Washington State have unanimously approved a rate hike for cryptocurrency miners. The utility serves over 46,000 customers throughout the county. дальше »
2018-9-2 16:55 | |
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Crypto Mining Firms Could Use Utility’s Underutilized Peak Load Capabilities to Power Their Operations
Crypto mining is a very energy-intensive activity demanding ridiculously huge amounts of electricity. For utility companies, this presents an opportunity to bag a huge amount of revenue if a crypto mining firm decides to put up shop in its area. дальше »
2018-8-31 14:49 | |
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Bitcoin Transaction Volume Tops PayPal, Creeps Up on Visa
To many, Bitcoin’s shot at “real-world” utility is defined by the yardstick of Visa’s transactional throughput; yet, the original cryptocurrency now purportedly handles more annual transacted value than PayPal—and appears to be gaining on Visa, fast. дальше »
2018-8-26 10:00 | |
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