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India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules
India could be making a U-turn on its directives for cryptocurrencies. Per reports from the New India Express, a second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules. дальше »
2018-12-28 02:16 | |
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Electricity Thief That Mined $3 Million USD In BTC And ETH Gets Arrested
Electricity Thief That Mined $3 Million USD In BTC And ETH Is Arrested A Taiwanese man which is being accused of stealing about $3.25 million USD in electricity to mine Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), now he has been recently arrested in the country. The surname of the man is “Yang” but his first name […] дальше »
2018-12-27 20:35 | |
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Venezuela Sees Biggest Increase in Bitcoin Volume to Date
Venezuela has experienced its biggest jump in bitcoin volume over the past week with 1,974 BTC traded on LocalBitcoins. Venezuela Sees Biggest Jump in Bitcoin Volume to Date As the word spreads about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Latin America’s most oil-rich country, peer-to-peer purchases of bitcoin are on the rise. дальше »
2018-12-27 19:00 | |
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UAE: ICO Regulations by Mid-2019 Could Propel the Country’s Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become the global leader in the infant cryptocurrency industry as its ICO regulations look to be finalized by mid-2019, reports The National, December 24, 2018. Capitalizing on Absence of Competitors While countries like the U. дальше »
2018-12-27 08:00 | |
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In Turkey, Even the Volatile Bitcoin Looks Pretty Good Compared to the Lira
Trading volumes on Turkish cryptocurrency exchanges increased by 37 percent since October 2018, which shows that Bitcoin’s popularity isn’t affected by the recent drops in the country’s year-long inflation, Slate reported on December 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-26 12:00 | |
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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is seeing record trading volumes despite regulatory uncertainty
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx says it is seeing record trading volumes despite a number of conditions that dampen trader sentiment such as the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-26 09:54 | |
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Indian Crypto Exchange Reports Record Trading Volumes Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Despite regulatory uncertainty and banking restriction imposed by the country’s central bank, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange says that it is seeing record trading volumes every month. The CEO of Wazirx told news. дальше »
2018-12-26 06:01 | |
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Tron and Binance Donate $200,000 in Crypto to Charity in Malta
Tron and the Binance Charity Foundation have each contributed $100,000 in cryptocurrencies to the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation to help the underprivileged residents of the country, Tron’s CEO Justin Sun announced in a tweet on December 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:00 | |
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Argentina Gets 7 New Bitcoin ATMs For Christmas
Argentina ends the year on a Bitcoin high, as Athena Bitcoin Argentina rolls out seven Bitcoin ATMs (BATMs) with more to come. This now makes it the country with the fourth highest number of BATMs in Latin America. дальше »
2018-12-23 14:00 | |
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UAE Financial Watchdog to Introduce ICO Regulations by Mid 2019
According to a report by The National, published on December 21, 2018, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is set to introduce ICO regulations in the country by the end of the first half of 2019. дальше »
2018-12-23 23:00 | |
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Energy Incentives Make Bitcoin Mining a Natural Fit for B.C., Canada
When it comes to bitcoin mining, Canada is a natural. A temperate climate helps to keep mining equipment cool, and plentiful renewable energy from hydroelectric dams gives Canadian provinces like British Columbia a natural advantage with cheaper electricity costs. дальше »
2018-12-22 21:41 | |
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Korea’s UPbit Crypto Exchange Sees 3 Executives Charged With Fraud For Bogus Bitcoin Transactions
Three Executives Of Upbit Charged With Fraud One of the largest exchanges in South Korea, Upbit, has recently seen three of its senior executives be charged with fraud by prosecutors of the country. The Prosecutors’ Office of Seoul has seen three of the most important members of the company, including Song Chi-Hyung, the founder of […] дальше »
2018-12-21 20:09 | |
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Exclude Cryptocurrencies From Securities Definition
Two U. S. congressmen have introduced a bill aimed at amending the country’s securities laws to exclude cryptocurrencies from the definition of a security. The bipartisan bill also seeks to adjust taxation and create tax exemptions for certain cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2018-12-21 17:45 | |
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Thai SEC Plans to Relax ICO Regulations
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly planning to ease the country’s regulation for initial coin offerings. The regulator is conducting a public hearing to relax rules on pre-sales and private token sales. дальше »
2018-12-21 11:00 | |
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Greek Supreme Court to Extradite Purported Bitcoin Money Launderer Alexander Vinnik to France
Alexander Vinnik, the allegedly former operator of the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, could be sent to France after the country requested his extradition. The Supreme Court of Greece has supported this decision, according to a report released by the Russian news agency TASS. дальше »
2018-12-20 19:25 | |
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Russian Parliament Postpones Adoption of Digital Assets Bill
The State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, has postponed the second reading of a long-awaited bill intended to regulate cryptocurrencies in the country. Lawmakers will review the draft law “On Digital Financial Assets” during the spring parliamentary session next year, the house deputy speaker Sergey Neverov announced. дальше »
2018-12-20 21:00 | |
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ICON Partners With Japanese Blockchain Consulting Firm LayerX to Expand its Ecosystem
ICON is hoping its blockchain ecosystem will be strengthened in Japan and globally as it has entered into a strategic partnership with LayerX. The Japanese blockchain consulting firm will help ICON in expanding its footprint in Japan with the aim of vitalizing ICON’s developer community in the country. дальше »
2018-12-18 17:29 | |
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After Blockchain Push, UAE Investigates Ripple (XRP) and a National Cryptocurrency
A major payments provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing blockchain-based systems to operate remittance facilities, while the country’s government is discussing the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency in partnership with Saudi Arabia, as per two reports in the week of December 11, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-17 18:00 | |
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Blockchain Developer Is the Fastest Growing Job in the US, LinkedIn Report Reveals
The LinkedIn 2018 Emerging Job Results showcased the employment opportunities developing most quickly for US-based professionals. This year, the results suggest that blockchain developer is the fastest growing job in the country, followed by machine learning engineer. дальше »
2018-12-17 17:59 | |
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Congressman Proposes a ‘Wall Coin’ to Fund Donald Trump’s Border Wall
U. S. President Donald Trump wants $5 billion to fund a U. S. /Mexico border wall which would stop illegal immigrants from entering the country. Now, Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson has introduced a new plan which could help fund the project. дальше »
2018-12-17 15:59 | |
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CEO of Romanian Exchange Coinflux Arrested on US Warrant
Police in Romania have detained the founder and CEO of Coinflux, one of the country’s major cryptocurrency exchanges. Vlad Nistor has been arrested on a warrant issued by U. S. authorities accusing him of a number of crimes, including the defrauding of American citizens. дальше »
2018-12-16 12:05 | |
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Switzerland to Relax Laws for Blockchain and Crypto Startups
The Swiss government has announced a new legislative approach to blockchain regulation in an official report. The document recognizes the technology as one of the most important recent developments for the financial sector in stimulating the country’s economy. дальше »
2018-12-16 03:00 | |
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Bahrain’s Central Bank Issues Draft Crypto Regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has prepared draft rules designed to regulate digital assets and certain aspects of the country’s crypto industry. The move aims to establish Bahrain as a regional leader in the fintech sector and restore its role as a major banking hub in the Persian Gulf. дальше »
2018-12-15 01:30 | |
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Crypto Miners May Get Electricity Cost Discounts in France to Build Country’s Blockchain Ecosystem
The process of mining bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency is tedious and costly. The expense of covering an adequate amount of electricity is substantial, and two French legislators are looking to change that. дальше »
2018-12-14 20:42 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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South Korean Blockchain Platform Klatyn Announces Partnership with Numerous Blockchain Firms
Klatyn, the blockchain platform of South Korea’s Messenger Kakao, announced partnerships with several blockchain-based applications and projects on December 10th, 2018. Bringing Blockchain to the People These projects were selected due to the criteria of also being “large user pool-based service providers. дальше »
2018-12-13 14:00 | |
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IBM May Offer Blockchain-based Solutions to Indian Telcos
Indian telecommunication companies are rising to the solutions offered by blockchain. According to local news outlet The Economic Times, the industry could be using blockchain solutions for managing its mobile number portability (MVP) and Do Not Call (DNC) registries in the country. дальше »
2018-12-13 19:09 | |
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Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering
The Netherlands is seeking to regulate cryptocurrency companies, supposedly in a bid to prevent money laundering and alleged terrorist financing. All virtual currency businesses will now be required to obtain an operating license from De Nederlandsche Bank, the country’s central bank, under draft legislation designed to prevent crypto assets such as BTC from being used […] The post Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-12-12 18:15 | |
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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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Cyberpunk is Now, but Japan is Only ‘Kind of’ Crypto
Japan dominates the crypto headlines week in and week out. It has played the host country for a number of the industry’s largest hacks but also boasts massive retail uptake. In a recent article on the world of cryptocurrencies, The Wall Street Journal even felt obliged to travel to the Asian country to get the authentic scoop on the subject. дальше »
2018-12-11 16:00 | |
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Japanese Lawmaker Proposes 4 Tax Cuts for Crypto Users and Traders
A Japanese lawmaker has proposed four changes to Japan’s tax law to benefit crypto users and traders as well as widen the adoption of cryptocurrency in the country. The current tax rate of 55 percent could be lowered to 20 percent while crypto-to-crypto trading and small payments could be exempt from taxation. дальше »
2018-12-11 13:50 | |
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Zooko from ZCash Urges Community to Donate to AirDropVenezuela
On December 10, 2018, the co-founder of privacy-oriented cryptocurrency ZCash asked community members to participate in AirdropVenezuela. The charitable venue promises to raise $1,000,000 to support 100,000 Venezuelan citizens as well as promote adoption of the cryptocurrency wallet Airtm. дальше »
2018-12-11 10:00 | |
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Swiss Post and Swisscom to Develop Hyperledger-based Blockchain Platform
According to a joint press release published by Swisscom and Swiss Post, on December 6, 2018, the two state-owned entities have come together to form a “simple, secure, and sustainable” platform for blockchain applications in Switzerland. дальше »
2018-12-10 18:00 | |
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Korean Court Case Alleges Government’s ICO Ban Is Unconstitutional
A constitutional complaint has reportedly been filed in South Korea alleging that the government’s ban on initial coin offerings is unconstitutional. It has been more than a year since token sales were banned in the country but the government has yet to introduce any regulations for them, causing problems for startups. дальше »
2018-12-9 07:30 | |
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Korean Court Case Alleges ICO Ban Is Unconstitutional
A constitutional complaint has reportedly been filed in South Korea alleging that the government’s ban on initial coin offerings is unconstitutional. It has been more than a year since token sales were banned in the country but the government has yet to introduce any regulations for them, causing problems for startups. дальше »
2018-12-9 07:30 | |
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The Daily: Coinbase Adds Paypal Withdrawals, Gazprombank to Manage Crypto Assets
In this edition of The Daily, Coinbase customers in certain regions can now link their Paypal accounts to withdraw fiat and sell cryptocurrencies. Also, Russia’s third-largest bank is working to launch a digital asset management service in Switzerland, and Koinex, India’s leading crypto exchange, has set up a new development center in Bengaluru, the country’s […] The post The Daily: Coinbase Adds Paypal Withdrawals, Gazprombank to Manage Crypto Assets appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-12-7 17:15 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Dupe Singapore Crypto Investors With Fake Investment Opportunities
Scams abound in all the countries in the world and this time it was Singapore that was affected by this kind of problem. The Next Web’s Hard Fork has recently reported that Singaporeans have lost $78,000 USD in crypto investment scams in the last three months. дальше »
2018-12-6 16:05 | |
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Venezuelans Remain Skeptical After President Maduro Raises Petro’s Value
Nicolas Maduro’s move to increase the price of the petro, the country’s oil-backed cryptocurrency designed to counter inflation, has sparked intense debate. Experts and tech-savvy Venezuelans alike are less than enthusiastic about the Venezuelan president’s decision. дальше »
2018-12-6 03:40 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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Finma: Crypto Startups Can Handle up to $100M of Deposits in Switzerland
Crypto-asset companies can now apply for licenses to handle as much as 100 million Swiss francs ($100 million) in public deposits under new regulations published on Dec. 3 by Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma). дальше »
2018-12-4 21:30 | |
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Australia Financial Regulator Austrac Grants Coinzoom Bitcoin Exchange A License
A new exchange has been recently added to Australia. Starting from today, December 3, Coinzoom Australia is a new official crypto exchange in the country. The announcement was made soon after the digital currency exchange received the license from the Australian regulator Austract. дальше »
2018-12-4 09:02 | |
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Thai Revenue Department Tests Blockchain Technology to Track VAT Payments
Blockchain technology is being tested by the Revenue Department of Thailand to keep track of value-added tax (VAT) payments, reports Bangkok Post, December 3, 2018. If successful, Thailand could become the first country in the world to utilize distributed ledger technology (DLT) for tax purposes. дальше »
2018-12-4 06:00 | |
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Trading Platform Paxful Completes Construction for Second School in Rwanda
Children in the Rwandan village of Kasebigege are being given a greater chance to pursue a sound education as construction on a new school, developed by bitcoin marketplace Paxful, has been completed. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:11 | |
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Moonday Morning: North Korean hackers are after your Bitcoin
The first weekend of December has been and gone, so Christmas must be just around the corner. But the blockchain doesn’t care about Christmas, it keeps on going no matter what. Which means, there’s some catching up to do. дальше »
2018-12-3 12:52 | |
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Maduro Orders Price of Venezuela’s ‘Cryptocurrency’ to More Than Double
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has announced that the price of the petro, his country’s national “cryptocurrency,” has been increased from 3,600 sovereign bolivars to 9,000. дальше »
2018-12-3 06:55 | |
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Estonia to Tighten Rules for Licensed Crypto Companies
Estonia, one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly nations, plans to tighten its licensing regime for cryptocurrency companies. The financial authorities in Tallinn want to introduce stricter regulations for fintech businesses registered in the Baltic country. дальше »
2018-12-1 10:30 | |
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