Interview: Bitcoin In Nigeria With Ahyke Otutubuike

This episode of "Bitcoin In Asia" hosted Nigerian writer Ahyke Otutubuike to discuss the state of cryptocurrency in his home country. The post Interview: Bitcoin In Nigeria With Ahyke Otutubuike appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »

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FBI Warning: North Korea ramping up its ‘AppleJeus’ crypto hacks

As a pariah state, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has been largely cut off from the international community. With few trading partners and enduring punishing international sanctions, North Korea is doubling down on crypto crime as a revenue generator. дальше »

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Ripple Lists Its Business in Wyoming, Crypto Companies Gaining Interest in This State

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Malaysian Police Bust Gang That Stole $2.15 Million Worth of Electricity to Mine Bitcoin

Police in Malaysia’s Jahor state have busted a seven-men gang that stole 8. 6 million Malaysian ringgits ($2. 15 million) worth of electricity to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. ● Police said they seized 1,746 bitcoin (BTC) mining machines across 21 premises in raids carried out between Feb. дальше »

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New Jersey Crime Watchdog Says Crypto ATMs Need More Regulation

State regulation of crypto ATMs is poor and federal laws aren't much better, the commission said in a report. дальше »

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Russian Legislators Advance the Crypto Tax Bill Recognizing Digital Assets as Property

The world’s largest country is moving closer to setting up crypto taxation laws after the lower representative house. State Duma passed the first reading on the draft bill affecting digital assets. дальше »

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Blockchain Firm Asks Nevada State for Permission to Build a Crypto ‘Smart City’ in Storey County

A crypto “smart city” could become a reality in Nevada’s desert, as a blockchain firm applied to make it possible. The investment company asked the state of Nevada to form a local government in Storey County. дальше »

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Spanish Treasury Secretary Says Cryptocurrencies Carry a ‘Risk of Default’, Repeats Bank of Spain’s Lack of Regulation Rhetoric

The government of Spain continues to harden its stance against widely adopting cryptocurrencies. The Spanish Secretary of State for the Economy recently expressed her concerns on risks that she thinks cryptos possess for the national economy. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Farms in Texas Offline From Winter Storm

A rare winter storm in Texas has knocked out most of the bitcoin mining facilities in the Lone Star State. дальше »

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Russia introduces draft law to tax cryptocurrency as property

Russia’s State Duma Committee has begun preparing new legislation for cryptocurrencies. According to an official announcement made earlier today, the country’s lawmakers noted the introduction of The post Russia introduces draft law to tax cryptocurrency as property appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Charter schools in California to use blockchain system to fight COVID-19

A new blockchain system will be used to manage and track COVID-19 exposure among students and staff in multiple charter schools across California state. дальше »

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ING Bank-Backed Crypto Trade Platform Pyctor Is Raising Money

The digital assets post-trade collaboration also involves Citi, State Street, UBS and others. дальше »

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Russian Duma prepares bill on cryptocurrency taxation

The Russian State Duma will consider a new bill on cryptocurrency taxation on Feb. 17.

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Miami Going Full Bitcoin: City Supports Efforts to Hold Bitcoin in Treasury, Allow Tax Payments in BTC

The U. S. city of Miami is going full bitcoin. The city commissioners have voted to support the mayor’s resolution to allow payments in bitcoin for salaries, taxes, and fees. The city also supports efforts to make bitcoin an acceptable currency for potentially investing in the state treasury. дальше »

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Iowa Senate Introduces Blockchain Bill to Regulate Smart Contracts as Law

Iowa is the latest state in the U. S. to introduce a bill targeting blockchain technology and smart contracts. The bill aims to level the playing field between smart contracts and traditional contracts. дальше »

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More Bullish Tailwinds for Bitcoin as US Committee Approves $593B in Benefits

The ongoing price rally in the Bitcoin market paused on Friday as traders decided to secure their short-term profits against the strengthening US dollar, even though a long-term outlook showed the flagship cryptocurrency in a vital state. дальше »

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Власти Майами изучат интеграцию биткоина в финансовую систему города

Городская комиссия Майами проголосовала за изучение вариантов интеграции биткоина в муниципальную инфраструктуру. Об этом заявил мэр Фрэнсис Суарес. Exploring: • State legislative priority • Paying employees in Bitcoin • Investing City treasury in Bitcoin We got it done ✅ pic. дальше »

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Grayscale is tentatively looking to offer YFI

A corporate registration filing with the State of Delaware shows that Grayscale is considering Yearn Finance as a future offering. дальше »

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Hope to Boost State Economy With Blockchain-Friendly Legislation

A newly introduced blockchain bill aims to provide a "welcoming" environment for fintech companies in a bid to stimulate growth and jobs. дальше »

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State of Crypto: India and Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends

Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies. дальше »

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Indian Government Confirms Crypto Bill Is Being Finalized — Existing Laws Inadequate

The Indian government has spoken about the cryptocurrency bill again. This time, the minister of state for finance has clarified the status of the crypto bill that is expected to be introduced in parliament during the current session. дальше »

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State of the US Economy

Fiscal measures could bring relief to consumers struggling to find their feet. дальше »

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Unlike the Early Web, Crypto Does Not Need State Patronage

Blockchain doesn't need ARPANET-type government support. But co-ordination and collective action are vital to avoid duplication of effort. дальше »

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Q4 2020 XRP Markets Report

Ripple publishes the quarterly XRP Markets Report to voluntarily provide transparency and regular updates on the company’s views on the state of the XRP market, including quarterly sales updates, relevant XRP-related announcements and commentary on previous quarter market developments. дальше »

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Spanish Treasury Releases Guidelines to Minimize the Risk of Tax Evasion With Cryptocurrencies

The State Agency for Tax Administration of Spain published guidelines to reduce tax evasion for cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. The document is part of the general program of the so-called Annual Tax and Customs Control Plan. дальше »

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Majority of Countries Need far Clearer Tax Guidance on Crypto Staking: US Library of Congress

While there have been some impressive progress in the furthering relationship between cryptocurrencies and state governments, there is still a ways to go. According to the United States' Library of Congress, this assessment published a thorough 124-page report this month. дальше »

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Binance launches Celer node, offering up to 37.49% annualized staking reward

CryptoNinjas » Binance launches Celer node, offering up to 37. 49% annualized staking reward Binance, the popular cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain service provider, has announced the launch of a node to join Celer State Guardian Network (SGN) and help secure Celer’s layer-2 State Channel Network. дальше »

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Crypto Is the Libertarian Cheat Code in the Final Battle Over State Coercion

A normie Mario fights Bowser to save Princess Peach; a libertarian Mario builds her an escape hatch. дальше »

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State of Crypto: How Will the Government React to GameStop?

Also: Ripple filed its response to the SEC and a FinCEN official discusses the controversial counterparty rule in public for the first time. дальше »

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Brave New Coin partnership will help Nevada crypto users reach new 'high'

Cannabis users in the state may soon be able to pay for their green without cash.

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New class-action lawsuit against Ripple (XRP) filed in Florida

Florida resident Tyler Toomey has filed a class-action lawsuit against Ripple Labs, the blockchain-focused firm behind XRP cryptocurrency, alleging that the company violated the state’s securities laws by selling its tokens. дальше »

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State of Crypto: Unpacking the Trump Presidency’s Crypto Legacy

Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime. дальше »

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New Hawaii bill seeks to create state-led blockchain working group

Introduced in Hawaii's House of Representatives on Monday, Jan. 25, the bill calls for the formation of a blockchain working group led by the state's economic development agency. дальше »

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Beijing, Shanghai to Join Wider Testing of Digital Yuan in 2021

The wider effort to promote the digital currency precedes a launch in the "near future," per a state media report. дальше »

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Is Digital Asset Powerhouse Grayscale Looking to Add LINK, XTZ, FIL, BAT, & MANA Trusts?

Is Grayscale setting up to create a series of new digital asset trusts? The question arises after new filings were discovered via the State of Delaware's Division of Corporations where someone set up a Grayscale ChainLink Trust dated to Dec 18th, 2020. дальше »

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Bitcoin as a last resort? Murmurs of crypto as reserve currency abound

“What happens when the world and the U.S. dollar is in a continual state of quantitative easing?” Can BTC find a new and unexpected role for itself? дальше »

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Did Chainlink (LINK) just get on Grayscale Investments’ offering list?

A mysterious company popped up in the US state of Delaware.

The post Did Chainlink (LINK) just get on Grayscale Investments’ offering list? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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North Dakota Lawmakers Propose Making Government-run Bank a Crypto-Custodian

While being one of the only financial institutions of its kind within the United States, the Bank of North Dakota is being considered as a potential crypto-custodian. A group of lawmakers in the state government of North Dakota proposed making this a possibility this week. дальше »

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Sequoia Offers Employees Partial Salary in Bitcoin

Sequoia Holdings will offer its employees’ salaries in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum. The company did, however, state that, for the moment, only a portion of their salaries would be available in these cryptos. дальше »

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Ethereum Developer: Ethereum’s Journey Towards Eth2 Upgrade Going Smoothly

Ethereum lead developer Danny Ryan has written a fresh update on January 20, 2021, concerning the current state of affairs in the team’s Eth2 development. He has also tried to demystify Eth2, making it clear that Eth1 and Eth2 will be merged together to form a more robust, scalable, and energy-efficient Ethereum. Eth2 Development OnRead More дальше »

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Nevada Governor Includes Blockchain Technology Development in Economic Blueprint

Nevada Governor is looking to develop a special zone in the state, which would promote the development of blockchain technology. Nevada Big on Blockchain Technology Adoption According to the Reno Gazette Journal on Monday (Jan. дальше »

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Crypto Fear and Greed Index Reads ‘Extreme Greed’ Despite Bitcoin Price Pullback

The Fear and Greed Index has suggested ‘Extreme Greed’ in the Bitcoin market now since early November. However, confidence does now appear to be waning. Bitcoin Market Remains in State of ‘Extreme Greed’ Alternative. дальше »

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Nebraska senator introduces bills to allow state banks to custody crypto

“We need to be a leader in FinTech,” said State Senator Mike Flood.

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Cosmos SDK State Sync Guide

The open, scalable, and interconnected economy of the future. - Medium дальше »

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Can Blockchain Help Enterprises Navigate GDPR Headaches?

User privacy online is one of the biggest debates of modern times, and one that’s incredibly complex from any perspective. It’s now eight years since Edward Snowden blew the doors off the state of mass surveillance by big tech firms, forcing the world to wake up to the fact that our data is harvested and […] дальше »

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As Bitcoin Soars, China Faces Issue of Illegally Transferred Assets Overseas

Deputy director of the state administration for Foreign Exchange in China believes the soaring Bitcoin price raises issues of illegal asset transfer overseas дальше »

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На сеть криптовалюты Firo/Zcoin совершили атаку 51%

Разработчики криптовалюты Firo, ранее известной как Zcoin, сегодня опубликовали уведомление о происходящей в их сети атаке 51%. We are under 51% attack at the moment. We recommend not to make transactions during this time until the network returns to a normal state. дальше »

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Ethereum EIP 1559 Development Progresses as Gas Crisis Worsens

In the latest update from developer Tim Beiko, he reports that there have been more bug fixes in the large state testnet for EIP 1559. The testnet aims to re-create conditions similar to the Ethereum mainnet to test whether nodes can handle blocks that are ‘200% full. дальше »

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What the first half of 2021 will look like for Cardano (ADA)

In his latest YouTube video, Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of IOHK, shared some of the updates scheduled to take place in the following weeks and months at Cardano, as well as the current state of development of the blockchain’s most important features and functionalities. дальше »

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State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era

The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but other issues remain. дальше »

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