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Report: No Correlation Between Crypto Mining Attacks and Legal Status of Cryptocurrency in the Country
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has forced cybercriminals to invest resources in the development of more robust mining technologies to replace the typical ransomware Trojans, reports Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat research arm Securelist, November 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-1 00:00 | |
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What Is Cryptocurrency? “Jeopardy!” Features Entire Category on Crypto
Is cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream? It could be if one of America’s most prominent game shows features an entire category devoted to it. The November 29, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!” — which has been on the air since 1964 — offered five unique questions centered around cryptocurrencies and their technology to test out its contestants’ knowledge on the subject: The results reveal that they did indeed know their fair share. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:18 | |
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Binance Terminates Services for Users in Belarus
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has informed Belarusian customers that its services will no longer be available in their country. The announcement follows reports of similar restrictions for residents of other nations under economic sanctions, such as the Islamic Republic of Iran and Zimbabwe. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:00 | |
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The US Government Is Powerless to Block Bitcoin Addresses
It has been widely reported this week that the U. S. government has blacklisted two BTC addresses linked to cyber crime. These particular addresses were singled out because their owners are believed to be Iranians, whose country is currently facing heavy economic sanctions from the U. дальше »
2018-11-29 17:20 | |
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Analysis: Bitcoin Costs $1.4 Billion to 51% Attack, Consumes as Much Electricity as Morocco
To successfully conduct a 51 percent attack on the Bitcoin network would cost an incredible $1. 4 billion. This massive network supports over 5 million specialized ASIC mining computers, consuming a total of 29 Terahashes of electricity—as much as the entire country of Morocco. дальше »
2018-11-29 14:00 | |
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First Bitcoin ATM Installed in ECB’s Own Backyard
Germany has just got its second Bitcoin ATM in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank, as the total worldwide machine count hits 4000 for the first time. Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Frankfurt As local media reported November 23, Bitcoin-Store Frankfurt in Germany’s financial center and home of the European Central Bank (ECB) is now home to one of only two BTMs currently operational in the country. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:00 | |
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Mexican Startup Wants to Support Venezuelans With $1 Million Crypto Airdrop
Mexican startup Airtm will launch a campaign to raise donations for Venezuelans, a country whose poor monetary policies have plagued it with hyperinflation. Called the AirdropVenezuela. дальше »
2018-11-28 19:29 | |
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Bitcoin Tax Payments in Ohio is Now a Possibility
Ohio might just become the first state to successfully adopt Bitcoin as tax payment, after failed attempts from other states in the country. Ohio’s Cryptocurrency Initiative Set to Fly High According to the Wall Street Journal, businesses in Ohio can now pay its taxes, ranging from taxes from cigarette sales to employee taxes, using the […] The post Bitcoin Tax Payments in Ohio is Now a Possibility appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-11-27 13:05 | |
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Malaysian MP ”Concerned About Threat” from Cryptocurrencies
Lim Guan Eng, the finance minister of Malaysia, has warned individuals and companies planning to issue new cryptocurrencies with a stern: “don’t do it”. Addressing parliament on Nov. 26, Guan Eng advised to wait for legal guidance from Bank Negara Malaysia, the southeast Asian country’s central bank. дальше »
2018-11-27 12:43 | |
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All cryptocurrencies issued in Malaysia must go through country’s central bank
Lim Guan Eng, Malaysian Finance Minister, said that all cryptocurrencies must go through Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank, before being issued to the public, reported the New Straits Times. дальше »
2018-11-27 09:32 | |
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AMF Condemns Keplerk’s Plans to Sell Bitcoins via French Tobacco Shops
The nation’s financial regulators have criticized Keplerk, a France-based financial technology (fintech) company, the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) for allying with tobacco retailers in the country to enable them to sell bitcoin to clients through its bitcoin vouchers beginning from January 2019, according to a Finance Magnates report on November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-27 06:00 | |
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Ohio Gives Green Light to Paying Taxes With Bitcoin
Ohio is now setting up an official website to allow businesses to pay taxes with bitcoin. According to a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the state of Ohio seems to have given tacit acceptance to bitcoin by allowing businesses, although not individuals, to pay all manner of taxes with the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-27 21:32 | |
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Law Firm: South Africa’s Draft Tax Law Could Affect Cryptocurrency Use
A South African law firm has published a short essay on proposed tax legislation for cryptocurrency in the country. Cox Yeats Attorneys, a Durban-based firm, argues that the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, published by the National Treasury in July, will be bad for the digital asset industry, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:15 | |
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Ohio Passes Law to Facilate Payment of Tax Through Bitcoin
While the crypto market continues to see an abundance of red on the charts, it received a massive nod of approval on November 25, 2018. The Wall Street Journal reports the U. S. state of Ohio is set to become the first in the country to allow payment of taxes through bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:00 | |
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Cryptocurrencies issued in Malaysia must go through central bank
If you thought cryptocurrencies could be kept away from the watchful eyes of banks and governments, think again. Malaysian Finance Minister, Lim Guan Eng, said that all cryptocurrencies must go through Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank, before being issued to the public, reports the New Straits Times. дальше »
2018-11-26 16:16 | |
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Uganda To Introduce New Crypto Regulatory Framework As Increased Bitcoin Scams Plague Industry
Uganda—a mid-sized country located in East Africa is set to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies whose aim will be to protect its citizens from being defrauded by the many crypto scams currently present online. дальше »
2018-11-26 12:05 | |
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Thai SEC Warns Against 14 Unauthorized Crypto Operators
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against 14 websites whose operators have been soliciting customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies and related products. The regulator says these operators are not authorized to conduct crypto business in the country. дальше »
2018-11-26 05:30 | |
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Thai SEC Warns Against 14 Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Operators
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against 14 websites whose operators have been soliciting customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies and related products. The regulator says these operators are not authorized to conduct crypto business in the country. дальше »
2018-11-26 05:30 | |
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Paraguay Endorses Plan to Build the World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Farm
The government of Paraguay and the Blockchain Technology Foundation “Commons Foundation” recently signed an agreement that will serve as a basis for the construction of the world’s largest mining farm in a concerted effort to position the country as a reference in terms of technological innovation. дальше »
2018-11-26 23:54 | |
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Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations
India’s supreme court has set a new date to hear the petitions against the cryptocurrency banking ban by the country’s central bank. Meanwhile, the crypto community in India is campaigning on social media for “positive regulations” and the rollback of the banking ban. дальше »
2018-11-25 07:05 | |
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Norway: Government Removes Electricity Subsidy for Bitcoin Mining Facilities
According to a report published by Norway’s largest distributed newspaper Aftenposten to November 21, 2018, the Scandinavian country’s government has decided to do away with electricity subsidy provided to bitcoin mining entities. дальше »
2018-11-24 15:00 | |
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Crypto Miracle: There’s A Bitcoin Ad Somewhere At A Subway Station In Beijing, China
Some years back, the Chinese government banned all cryptocurrency-related transactions in the country, effectively suppressing what could have been the largest crypto market in the world. The huge Chinese population indicates as much. дальше »
2018-11-26 12:26 | |
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Norway Has Change Of Heart For Bitcoin Miners As Country Halts Its Power Tax Subsidy
Crisis Ahead: Norway Ends Power Tax Subsidy For Bitcoin Miners When you hit rock bottom, it can only get worse, or at least is what the Bitcoin miners in Norway must be thinking right now. The Norwegian government has decided that it no longer supports BTC mining and has decided to cut the power subsidy […] дальше »
2018-11-23 08:05 | |
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French Tobacco Shops to Start Selling Bitcoin Vouchers in 2019
French cryptocurrency platform Keplerk has partnered with tobacco shops in the country to start offering Bitcoin to customers from early next year. French regulators and the Central Bank of France have warned consumers about the risks associated with investing in digital currencies. дальше »
2018-11-23 01:40 | |
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Nigeria’s Opposition Leader Promises Cryptocurrency Policy If Elected President
Nigeria’s main opposition leader and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said the country will adopt blockchain technology and cryptocurrency if he is voted into power. In his policy document, Abubakar revealed plans to create a legal policy that, among other things, will see blockchain and cryptocurrencies taught from primary school through university. дальше »
2018-11-23 00:50 | |
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North Korea: Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Conference to Be Held in April 2019
North Korea is set to host an international blockchain and cryptocurrency conference in April 2019, reports Independent UK, November 20, 2018. The conference will also see its attendees revel a seven-day tour of the country. дальше »
2018-11-22 03:00 | |
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This $3M Palazzo in Malta Can Be Bought Only For Bitcoin
Despite the BTC price drop, the owner of a $3 million palazzo in Valletta, Malta, refuses to accept anything but Bitcoin. 421-Year-Old Palazzo: Only BTC Accepted Malta has undoubtedly managed to establish itself as one of the friendliest nations towards cryptocurrencies and blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-22 02:00 | |
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Indian Government Expects to Finalize Crypto Bill Next Month
The Indian government has reportedly filed an affidavit with the country’s supreme court detailing its progress on cryptocurrency regulations. “Serious efforts are going on” to prepare the draft crypto bill and report, the government explained. дальше »
2018-11-21 04:05 | |
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Switzerland’s SIX To Launch Exchange-Traded Product (ETPs) As Alternative To Exchange-Traded Funds
ETPs — Switzerland's Alternative To Exchange-Traded Funds While the entire world is waiting for the US SEC decision regarding Bitcoin ETFs, Switzerland found another solution. The country's financial regulator, FINMA, confirmed that the exchange-traded product will arrive in Switzerland's principal stock exchange tomorrow, on November 21st. дальше »
2018-11-20 23:18 | |
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US Department of Justice is investigating Tether for market manipulation
It seems US authorities aren’t yet done with controversial cryptocurrency Tether. The ‘USD-backed’ stablecoin is now being probed by the country’s Justice Department, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2018-11-20 15:00 | |
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Singapore Finalizes Regulatory Framework for Crypto Payment Services
The central bank of Singapore has finalized the country’s new regulatory framework for payment services, which now includes cryptocurrency. Crypto payment service providers, which fall outside of the current regulatory framework, will need to be licensed under the new regime. дальше »
2018-11-20 09:55 | |
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Singapore Finalizes Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency Payment Services
The central bank of Singapore has finalized the country’s new regulatory framework for payment services, which now includes cryptocurrency. Crypto payment service providers, which fall outside of the current regulatory framework, will need to be licensed under the new regime. дальше »
2018-11-20 09:55 | |
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New Cryptocurrency-Based ETP Arrives in Switzerland
Amun AG, a startup in Zug, Switzerland, has received a license from Swiss authorities to offer a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP). An ETP is a blanket term to denote a security that derives its price from an underlying asset (e. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:50 | |
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Swiss Crypto Exchange-Traded Product Launching Nov. 21, but It’s Not an ETF
New. Bitcoin. com has confirmed that the exchange-traded product tracking an index of five leading cryptocurrencies will start trading on Switzerland’s principal stock exchange on Nov. 21. The exchange has also confirmed that this product is not an exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-11-20 02:40 | |
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Huobi Group Sets Up Communist Party Committee in Beijing
As part of its desire to forge deeper ties with the Chinese government, Huobi Group, the parent company of digital asset platform Huobi, has formed a Communist Party committee in China, according to an announcement by the company. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:18 | |
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Estonia Issues Over 900 Licenses to Cryptocurrency Businesses
In less than a year since Estonia introduced licensing for companies operating in the cryptocurrency industry, the number of licenses issued has surpassed 900. Authorities in the Baltic country have adopted a rather progressive approach to regulating the crypto space but startups have complained that local banks are still reluctant to offer them regular services. дальше »
2018-11-17 12:15 | |
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Japan wants to regulate cryptocurrency wallet services
Despite granting the industry self-regulatory status, it seems Japanese regulators are still keen to keep an eye on things. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently announced that it is devising a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency wallet services, Bitcoin News reports. дальше »
2018-11-16 12:50 | |
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Miner Abandons Swedish County, Leaves $1.5M in Unpaid Electricity Bills
Two mining companies with operations in Sweden have reportedly abandoned their facilities in the country’s northernmost county of Norrbotten. One of the companies, U. S. miner NGDC, appears to have suddenly fled from the area, leaving $1. дальше »
2018-11-16 00:35 | |
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Switzerland’s Leading Stock Exchange to Replace Current Trading System with Blockchain
SIX Swiss Exchange, one of the leading stock exchanges in Switzerland, is hoping to replace its current trading platform with a blockchain-based system that the company is currently working on, Reuters reported on November 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-15 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin Investors and Traders Are Evading Crypto Taxes with a Little-Known ‘Lending Loophole’
In a recent article published by Venture Beat a few days ago, there are some cryptocurrency traders that are avoiding taxes in their country. At the moment, every single crypto-to-crypto trade is considered a taxable event. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:27 | |
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Thailand Uses Blockchain-Supported Electronic Voting System in Primaries
Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election, which was held from November 1–9, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 01:06 | |
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DMG Starts Operating 60MW Bitcoin Mine in British Columbia
DMG Blockchain Solutions has announced that it has started generating up to 60 megawatts (MW) of electricity at an 85MW substation it owns in western Canada. It will use the substation to power its flagship cryptocurrency mining facility, which is one of the largest such sites in the country by power output. дальше »
2018-11-12 15:00 | |
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New Zealand Set to Re-introduce Stable Coin NZDT
New Zealand is preparing for the re-introduction of a cryptocurrency pegged to its national fiat currency, the New Zealand dollar (NZD). The digital currency is called the NZDT, (the New Zealand dollar Token) and is issued by the country’s leading digital asset exchange Cryptopia. дальше »
2018-11-10 16:00 | |
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China legalises Bitcoin
The decree announcing China’s blanket Bitcoin ban has been revoked by the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration. The same court that announced and imposed the ban back in 2017. Now, China is ready to regulate and regularise the market in the country. дальше »
2018-11-10 10:21 | |
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Thai SEC Expects to Approve Country’s First ICO Portal This Month
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly revealed that it expects to approve the country’s first portal for initial coin offerings (ICOs) this month, with ICO approvals to follow. дальше »
2018-11-9 08:45 | |
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Korean Lawyers Lobby Government to Pass Several Cryptocurrency Laws
The Korean Bar Association, whose membership is mandatory for all lawyers in the country, has campaigned publicly for the government to pass a number of cryptocurrency-related laws. The group specifically proposes regulation for crypto exchanges, initial coin offerings, domestic and foreign crypto transactions, and cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-11-9 23:50 | |
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French Lawmakers Move to Reduce Bitcoin Gains Tax From 36.2 to 30 Percent
France, which has the potential to become Europe’s next crypto and blockchain hub, is now making moves to make the country more attractive to crypto investors. Lawmakers are now moving to bring down the current high capital gains tax rate for Bitcoin sales to a level on par with the tax rate for other non-real […] French Lawmakers Move to Reduce Bitcoin Gains Tax From 36. дальше »
2018-11-8 20:59 | |
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Venezuela Traded More Bitcoin Than Ever Before In October
Venezuela set a new Bitcoin trading record last week as the country embraces cryptocurrency more than ever. Venezuela Trades 1075 BTC in 7 Days According to data from monitoring resource Coin Dance, despite continued volatility in the country’s dubious redenominated currency the Sovereign Bolivar, trade volumes for the seven days ending November 3 still beat all previous highs. дальше »
2018-11-7 17:00 | |
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