Marathon Digital warms 80,000 Finnish homes with heat generated from Bitcoin mining

Marathon Digital Holdings is redefining the narrative around Bitcoin mining by repurposing its excess heat to benefit communities in Finland. In a Dec. 20 statement on X, the company said it provides heating for approximately 80,000 residents through a forward-thinking approach that merges innovation and environmental responsibility. дальше »

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Texas lawmaker proposes bill to establish strategic Bitcoin reserve

The draft legislation suggested that Texas residents could fund the Bitcoin reserve through voluntary donations.

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WhiteBIT launches Nova card, a crypto debit card with 10% cashback

WhiteBIT, a leading European cryptocurrency exchange, has launched the WhiteBIT Nova card in partnership with Visa and Wallester AS. This innovative debit card enables EU residents to seamlessly spend their digital assets on everyday transactions while earning up to 10% cashback. дальше »

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Czech gov’t moves to exempt crypto held for 3+ years from being taxed

The prime minister said Czech residents would not have to report crypto transactions under $4,200 per year or pay taxes for selling digital assets held for more than three years. дальше »

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Brazil eyes prohibition on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) has unveiled a regulatory proposal prohibiting centralized exchanges from allowing users to withdraw stablecoins to self-custodial wallets. According to the public consultation notice, the transfer of stablecoins — called “tokens denominated in foreign currencies” — between residents would be restricted in cases where Brazilian law already allows payments in […] The post Brazil eyes prohibition on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Gate Group Introduces the Gate Crypto Card: Seamless Global Crypto Payments for EEA Residents

Gate Group proudly announces the launch of the Gate Crypto Card, a Visa Debit Card designed to simplify crypto-to-fiat conversions for users across the European Economic Area (EEA). Issued by Gate Group, the card operates in euros and is available to residents of EEA countries. дальше »

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Crypto Comes To Detroit: Residents Will Soon Pay Taxes With Digital Assets

By accepting crypto for taxes and other local municipal payments, Detroit would become the largest city in the United States to accept crypto for payments. The program is scheduled to start in the middle of 2025, according to Detroit’s local officials. дальше »

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Hong Kong trials anonymous KYC to enable stablecoin access for Chinese residents

Hong Kong's anonymous KYC trial enables mainland Chinese to access stablecoins, blending privacy with compliance in blockchain tech. The post Hong Kong trials anonymous KYC to enable stablecoin access for Chinese residents appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Pay taxes in crypto: Detroit’s new plan for 2025

Detroit will allow residents to pay taxes in cryptocurrency. This initiative aligns with broader U.S. trends toward crypto adoption, joining cities like Miami and New York.  In a groundbreaThe post Pay taxes in crypto: Detroit’s new plan for 2025 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Detroit residents will be able to pay taxes with crypto from mid-2025

Detroit says the move to begin accepting crypto as payment for taxes and other city services was part of a broader effort to “modernize and improve” its payment channels. дальше »

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Detroit becomes first city to fully adopt crypto payments for taxes, fees

Detroit is setting a national precedent by becoming the largest US city to accept crypto for taxes and city fees. City officials announced on Nov. 7 that residents will be able to pay these expenses with crypto starting in mid-2025 through a secure platform operated by PayPal. дальше »

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Detroit to accept crypto payments for taxes and city fees

Detroit is set to become the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for tax and fee payments.  Starting mid-2025, residents can use crypto to make payments through a platform managed by PayPal, Detroit officials announced today. This initiative aligns with… дальше »

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Marathon Bitcoin mining heats Finnish city with recycled energy

Marathon Digital Holdings, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining company, has launched an innovative project in which surplus heat from its mining operations will be utilised to heat the homes of residents of the Satakunta region. дальше »

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Bitcoin Rights Bill passed: How Pennsylvania plans to support crypto

Pennsylvania's Bitcoin Rights Bill secures residents’ rights to self-custody digital assets. The bill reflects a broader global trend toward crypto adoption, encouraging financial innovation. дальше »

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Stellar (XLM) Transfers Now Supported on Robinhood: Details

Stellar (XLM) also made available to Robinhood New York residents last month дальше »

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Buenos Aires rolls out blockchain-based ID for 3.6M residents

Residents of the Argentine capital now have access to decentralized digital IDs on their mobile devices, powered by the scaling protocol ZKsync Era.  дальше »

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Buenos Aires adds blockchain-based IDs to city app for privacy purposes

Buenos Aires has introduced a new digital identity system that prioritizes privacy using zero-knowledge technology. The Argentinian government has integrated QuarkID, a blockchain-based identity solution, into its miBA app, which offers services and documents to over 3.6 million residents, according… дальше »

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WEEX for Beginners: Simplified and Accessible Crypto Trading

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Elon Musk Endorses Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton In Senate Race Against Staunch Bitcoin Critic Warren

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Buenos Aires Adds ZK Proofs to City App in Bid to Boost Residents' Privacy

The crypto-adjacent tech is meant to give the Argentine capital's 3.6 million residents greater control over their personal data. дальше »

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Crypto mining update: Texas residents sue Marathon Digital over noise!

Texas residents have sued Marathon Digital, alleging that noise from its Bitcoin mining facility has caused health issues. The lawsuit underscores concerns about Bitcoin mining's environmental The post Crypto mining update: Texas residents sue Marathon Digital over noise! appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Marathon Digital sued for bitcoin mining noise in Texas, residents seek injunction

Crypto mining giant Marathon Digital has been sued by residents of Granbury, Texas, over noise pollution, which locals claim harms their health and disrupts their daily lives. A group of Grabury community members filed a lawsuit with the Texas State… дальше »

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Texas town residents sue Marathon Digital over crypto mine noise

A group of residents in Granbury, Texas, sued Marathon Digital, claiming noise from its nearby Bitcoin mine is a “nuisance” that has caused health issues for some locals. дальше »

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Russia’s central bank to probe crypto-linked cross-border transfers, banking channels

The Bank of Russia is planning to investigate cross-border crypto transfers by residents, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume of crypto-related operations. Russia‘s central bank will conduct an investigation into cross-border crypto transactions by residents in Q4 and… дальше »

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Crypto City Guide to Seattle: Site of CZ’s downfall and pot crypto vendors

Seattle’s medical marijuana vendors accept crypto, residents don’t file income tax returns here, and the Governor signed a blockchain bill. дальше »

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Louisiana State Government Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning As Payment

Louisiana has become one of the first U.S. states to accept Bitcoin for government payments, offering residents more flexible options for transactions. дальше »

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Key Battleground State Pennsylvania Hosts Day Five of the America Loves Crypto Tour

Residents of Pennsylvania, a key US swing state in the upcoming US Presidential election, come out in support of a pro-Bitcoin and pro-crypto future for the United States. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Shutdown Cause 20% Surge in Electricity Bills

The shutdown of a Bitcoin mining facility in Norway caused a 20% increase in electricity bills for the town's residents. The loss of the mining operation's revenue forced the local power company to raise rates to offset costs. дальше »

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Thailand authorities raid illegal mining operation west of Bangkok

Thailand authorities raided an illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining operation in Ratchaburi, a town west of Bangkok on Friday, the South China Morning Post reported on Sunday. The raid took place after several residents in the area complained of frequent blackouts for over a month. дальше »

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California’s Santa Monica Launches First US Bitcoin Office

The city of Santa Monica, California, has officially launched its Bitcoin Office, the first of its kind in the US. The office will aim to educate residents on the use of the popular digital currency, explore new economic opportunities, and help the city build a reputation of being a hub of Bitcoin innovation. дальше »

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Dubai’s RAKBANK teams up with Bitpanda to offer crypto to UAE residents

Crypto exchange Bitpanda has partnered with a state-backed Dubai bank as part of its first expansion into the Middle East. RAKBANK, one of the United Arab Emirates‘ oldest banks, has partnered with the Vienna-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda to expand its… дальше »

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Binance reaches $1.7M agreement with Brazilian securities regulator

Brazil’s CVM issued a warning to the crypto exchange in 2020 that it was offering residents derivatives products without authorization. дальше »

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Coinbase expands crypto services to Hawaii following a regulatory shift

Coinbase expands services to Hawaii after regulatory changes ease restrictions. Hawaii residents can now buy, sell, and stake crypto with up to 12% APY on Coinbase. Coinbase still faces legal pushback from the SEC over the disclosure of regulatory documents. дальше »

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Texas sees surge in Bitcoin scams targeting residents

Police in Lubbock, Texas, have reported a significant rise in Bitcoin-related scams, with numerous residents losing substantial amounts of money.  Over the past few months, between 20 and 30 individuals have approached the police with reports of scams involving gift… дальше »

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Worldcoin spreads across Europe with Austria digital ID launch

Worldcoin expands its digital ID verification technology to Austria, offering residents in Vienna access to the World ID system with multiple locations throughout the city. дальше »

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M2 crypto exchange to allow UAE residents to trade crypto using bank accounts

M2 enables UAE residents to trade BTC and ETH directly with bank accounts. Integration supports dirham deposits, withdrawals, and market-responsive trading. UAE has strict regulations to ensure consumer protection and market transparency. дальше »

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California DMV digitizes 47 million vehicle titles on Avalanche

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has digitized 42 million car titles on the Avalanche blockchain, marking a significant step in modernizing its operations. Oxhead Alpha announced the large-scale implementation on July 30, aiming to streamline the title transfer process for California’s 39 million residents. дальше »

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Gate.io halts its services in Japan

Gate.io has announced that it’s terminating all its services in Japan, with a halt to new accounts opening for Japanese residents commencing on July 22. дальше »

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Trump's RNC speech gave tech enthusiasts hope for the future

Residents of Silicon Valley have been boarding the Trump train, and Trump's speech at the RNC illustrated some of the reasons.

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Bitcoin mining causing health issues in Texas residents

Texas is rapidly becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, butresidents of local towns are experiencing hearing issues, headaches, dizziness, and sleep disturbance.  The conflict between the economic interests of Bitcoin (BTC) mining in Texas and the quality of life of its… дальше »

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North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill vetoed by governor

Governor Roy Cooper was slammed for not putting “partisan politics aside” to support a law that would benefit all North Carolina residents. дальше »

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Bitcoin Lightning App Strike Expands to UK with Global Transfers

Bitcoin lightning payments app Strike expanded into the UK, enabling residents to easily buy, sell, and transfer Bitcoin globally. дальше »

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Marathon обогреет 11 000 жителей Финляндии за счет майнинга биткоина

Американский биткоин-майнер Marathon Digital Holdings запустил пилотный проект в Финляндии по использованию выделяемого при добыче криптовалюты тепла на отопление жилья. In Finland, we launched a 2-megawatt pilot project to warm a community of 11,000 residents with recycled heat from digital asset computing. дальше »

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British police arrest two Londoners suspected of running $1.2b crypto exchange

The British FCA alongside the Metropolitan Police Service has arrested two individuals, suspected of running an illegal multi-billion crypto exchange. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, has arrested two residents of London suspected of… дальше »

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BODEN Token Up Over 10%, TREMP Gains 5% After Kraken Lists Solana PoliFi Duo

BODEN appears to be the winner as first exchange open to U.S. residents lists the election-themed tokens. дальше »

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Oklahoma enacts landmark legislation establishing rights to self-custody crypto

Oklahoma has become the first US state to legally protect the right to self-custody Bitcoin after passing a new bill.  The newly signed legislation ensures that residents can hold, control, and use digital assets without state interference. дальше »

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Oklahoma passes bill protecting rights to self-custody crypto

Oklahoma has passed a bill to safeguard residents' rights to self-custody digital assets, including crypto, effective Nov. 1. дальше »

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Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets

The pilot will also allow e-CNY wallets to pay retailers, but not person-to-person transfers. дальше »

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Oklahoma Passes Law to Protect Bitcoin Self-Custody

Oklahoma's HB3594 legalizes Bitcoin self-custody and supports local crypto businesses, enhancing financial freedom and opportunities for residents. The post Oklahoma Passes Law to Protect Bitcoin Self-Custody appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Community Suffers in Brazil Floods: How to Help Out

In response to catastrophic rains in RS, Brazil, particularly in Rolante, the Bitcoin community is mobilizing support and funds to aid affected residents, demonstrating solidarity and prompt action in times of crisis. дальше »

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