Blockstream Pitches Digital Dollar Bond to El Salvador Government

Blockchain technology company Blockstream has been in talks with the El Salvador government regarding a new digital bond, denominated to the U. S. dollar. Their proposal comes amid El Salvador's efforts to roll out bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. дальше »

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US Government Official Calls For ‘Responsible’ Handling Of BTC By El Salvador

US authorities are closely monitoring the onboarding of Bitcoin as a legal tender in neighboring El Salvador and want all angles to be covered, according to AFP. ‘Tough Look At Bitcoin’ Bitcoin may be gaining favor in some countries but not in the United States. дальше »

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30 Bitcoin miners receive licenses in Iran amidst BTC hashrate drop

Thirty Bitcoin mining farms in Iran received operational licenses last week as the government softened its stance on the crypto market, local outlet Financial Tribune reported. The post 30 Bitcoin miners receive licenses in Iran amidst BTC hashrate drop appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Every Adult Citizen In El Salvador To Receive $30 Worth of Bitcoin From The Government

El Salvador is planning to airdrop $30 in bitcoin to its citizens, the country’s president, Nayib Bukele, announced during a national address on Thursday. El Salvador To Airdrop BTC During his address, Bukele unveiled a bitcoin e-wallet dubbed Chivo —  a slang word that means cool in Spanish — that will be preloaded with free […] дальше »

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Free Bitcoin: El Salvador Giving Away $30 in BTC to Everyone Using Government Wallet

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has announced a bitcoin giveaway to promote the cryptocurrency’s use as legal tender in the economy and to give people an incentive to use the government’s official wallet application. дальше »

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4.5 million people will receive $30 Bitcoin ‘airdrop’ in El Salvador, President says

4.5 million adult citizens will receive an airdrop of $30 Bitcoin (BTC) each from the government of El Salvador, the country’s President, Nayib Bukele has announced. The post 4.5 million people will receive $30 Bitcoin ‘airdrop’ in El Salvador, President says appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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El Salvador Unveils Chivo Wallet, $30 Bitcoin For Every User

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El Salvador to Airdrop $30 BTC to Residents as Bitcoin Adoption Gains Ground 

The government of El Salvador has announced plans to airdrop $30 worth of bitcoin (BTC) to every adult in the nation. The airdrop will only be given to those who download the government’s dedicated bitcoin wallet application, according to a tweet on June 25, 2021. дальше »

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El Salvador to airdrop $30 in Bitcoin to every adult citizen

Every Salvadoran adult who downloads the government’s Bitcoin wallet app will be eligible for an airdrop of $30 worth of BTC.

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El Salvador Progresses With Volcano-Powered Bitcoin Mining Plan

The El Salvadoran government seems to be pushing ahead with its plans for bitcoin mining in the country, which would see the use of geothermal energy to power BTC mining activities in the country.  Geothermal Energy for Bitcoin Mining Still in Place El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in a tweet on Wednesday (June 23, 2021),Read More дальше »

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Facebook’s David Marcus: China’s Bitcoin Mining Crackdown ‘Great Development’ for BTC

David Marcus, head of Facebook Financial (F2) who is in charge of crypto project Diem, formerly Libra, believes that the Chinese government cracking down on bitcoin mining is “a great development” for the cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Why Is Brock Pierce Leading An “Official Delegation of Bitcoin” In El Salvador?

Something is rotten in the state of El Salvador. The first nation to declare BTC as legal tender received no other than the infamous Brock Pierce. An “Official Delegation of Bitcoin Ambassadors” reportedly met with President Bukele and other government officials. дальше »

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El Salvadorian government discusses paying salaries in Bitcoin (BTC)

Three El Salvadorian government ministries are discussing whether they should allow firms in the country to pay salaries in Bitcoin (BTC/USD). A report unveiled this news on June 15, citing El Salvador’s minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Rolando Castro. дальше »

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Why Nigeria Could Be The Next Nation To Embrace Bitcoin

There has been a high level of speculation on the next country that could massively adopt Bitcoin. El Salvador’s new law granting BTC legal tender status has caused excitement, after its approval many politicians and government officials around the globe have shown support for pro-BTC legislation. дальше »

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India retraces steps on the crypto ban – considers regulation

India’s stance on cryptocurrencies has been a serious concern for crypto enthusiasts in the country. The government was initially planning to Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and cryptocurrencies, but it seems the officials are stepping back on their resolve. дальше »

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Here’s what would happen to Bitcoin if the government tried to take it over

Fear mounted as the FBI announced that it helped Colonial Pipeline retrieve a portion of its BTC ransom payment, but can the government actually take over Bitcoin and the network? дальше »

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BTC price doesn’t care about El Salvador? 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

News of a major adoption move has no impact on lackluster BTC price action prior to government approval — can anything lift Bitcoin out of its range? дальше »

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Argentina: Number of Bitcoin (BTC) Miners Increases Amid New Government Subsidies

Data from Bitinfocharts shows that the last month had very low Bitcoin fees around $7. 27 from highs of $64 per transaction. Meanwhile, the government of Argentina has brought about generous electricity subsidies that are turning more citizens into Bitcoin miners amid economic uncertainty. дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) miners in China are about to face hasher crackdowns

China is making its sanctions on Bitcoin miners even tougher after its Inner Mongolia regional government set out more stringent punishment for violators. On Tuesday, the Inner Mongolia, National Development and Reformation Commission (NDRC) issued a proposal, outlining 8 areas that are perceived as illegal for crypto mining activities. дальше »

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Ray Dalio Owns Bitcoin, Would Settle for BTC over Government Bonds

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, in an interview with CoinDesk, has revealed that he owns Bitcoin. Bitcoin over Government Bonds The billionaire hedge fund leader—who has previously expressed his concerns about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, further added that he would rather own Bitcoin than government bonds. дальше »

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Top Bitcoin Miner Explains Implications Of China’s New Policies Against This Sector

China is set to clarify its new policy for the Bitcoin mining sector in the coming weeks. For the first time, a high-ranking Chinese government official has spoken about a change in the status quo that rules this BTC mining. дальше »

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South Korea’s Capital Flow Control Enabling Kimchi Premium, Says BoA

With the Kimchi premium back in the South Korean market, the Bank of America (BoA) believes that the persistent premium is as a result of the government’s capital flow control policy. Kimchi Premium Persists Because of Capital Flow Control  According to Reuters on Tuesday (May 18, 2021), BTC price on Tuesday was $4000 higher thanRead More дальше »

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Bitcoin Is Number One Pick — Asset Manager Confident BTC Will Take Him ‘to the Top’ in Stock Draft Competition

At CNBC’s Stock Draft, an annual stock-picking competition, bitcoin was the number one pick. Tim Seymour, the founder of Seymour Asset Management, believes that the government will come out with regulations that support bitcoin. дальше »

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Why The Chinese Government Started Mining Bitcoin (BTC)

Reporter Colin Wu shared news published by Chinese state media PengPai related to Bitcoin mining activities by the national government. At the very least, China’s view of cryptocurrencies is ambiguous, but according to the report they have been dabbing with BTC. дальше »

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U.S. Government Sells 9.45 BTC At Significant Market Discount

Surprisingly, 9.45 BTC auctioned off by a U.S. government agency was purchased at a market discount. дальше »

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Louisiana State House Heaps Praise on Bitcoin, Dubs BTC an Alternative to Gold

Louisiana governing body gives a major shout out to bitcoin (BTC). Louisiana Heaps Praise for Satoshi Nakamoto In what comes as a government nod of approval, the governing body of the state of Louisiana, U. дальше »

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Hester Peirce: Banning Bitcoin is Almost Impossible 

Hester Peirce has made it clear during a Market Watch virtual panel discussion on April 7, 2021, that placing a blanket ban on bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets will be a foolish thing for the United States government to do, as such action may not yield the desired result since bitcoin is a decentralized digitalRead More дальше »

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Ukraine’s Civil Servants Report Owning $2.6 Billion Of Bitcoin

A Ukranian government data report indicates that public officials there have declared owning 46,351 BTC, with several whales among them. дальше »

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Moroccans Increasingly Buying Bitcoin Despite Government’s Crypto Ban 

While the Moroccan government has since placed a blanket ban on bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, residents are increasingly buying and trading these digital assets via peer-to-peer channels. дальше »

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US Fed agency auctioned seized Bitcoin at 21% higher than the actual market value

Following the French government’s decision to sell 611 BTC in an auction this week, the United States government completed a Bitcoin auction recently. US General Services Administration, or GSA, aucThe post US Fed agency auctioned seized Bitcoin at 21% higher than the actual market value appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hedge Fund Manager Says Sell-off in US Treasury Bonds a Threat to ‘High-Flying Assets’ Like BTC

Hedge fund manager Bob Prince has warned that the recent sell-off in the U. S. government bond market could accelerate and this could “threaten high-flying assets” like cryptocurrencies and blank cheque companies. дальше »

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French Gov. to Auction Off $34 Million in Bitcoin (611 BTC); Majority From 2019 GateHub Hack

An auction firm has been contracted to host the sale of 611 BTC before the end of the week on behalf of the French government. A French government agency in charge of the recovery and management of seized and confiscated assets will now sell 611 BTC using a local auction house. дальше »

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French government agency to auction $34 million worth of Bitcoin

The French government has decided to sell 611 BTC in an auction this week, with the French Agency for the Recovery and Management of Seized and Confiscated Assets holding the auction. Earlier this monThe post French government agency to auction $34 million worth of Bitcoin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. Government Is Auctioning Off 0.7501 Bitcoin

The US government is auctioning off 0. 7501 BTC, currently worth about $40,500 at the rate of 54,000 per Bitcoin. Currently, the highest bid on it is $25,000. The U. S. General Services Administration typically auctions the surplus federal equipment to the general public. дальше »

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Indian Billionaire Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Says He’d Never Buy Bitcoin, Calls for Ban on BTC

One of India’s most revered investors has voiced strong criticism against Bitcoin, backing a proposed government ban against the top cryptocurrency. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala believes Bitcoin is a purely speculative asset with no real use. дальше »

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Dubai Government Department to Accept Bitcoin Payments

Entrepreneurs from around the world will now be able to set up and scale up more easily in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the country’s first English-language newspaper said. Kiklabb announced that customers can pay for services using some of the most popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT). дальше »

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I Don't Think Government Should Regulate Bitcoin: Peter Schiff

Prominent Bitcoin opponent Peter Schiff believes governments should not regulate Bitcoin; he has not changed his take on BTC, though дальше »

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The Relationship Between US Government Debt and Bitcoin, Explained

Bitcoiners are looking for persistent USD inflation to validate their favorite asset. That’s unlikely to happen soon, economists say, but low interest rates are still a boon for BTC. дальше »

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Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 18, 2021

With BTC hovering around $36,000 and Iran's government blaming miners for recent blackouts, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. дальше »

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Pakistani Government Now Mining Bitcoin Directly 

Authorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan has launched two state-owned bitcoin (BTC) mining farms. Pakistan, which used to have a harsh stance towards bitcoin and other cryptos just like India, is now embracing the revolutionary digital asset class with full arms. дальше »

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COVID-19: Indian Black Marketeers Offering Vaccines for Bitcoin 

Indian black marketeers have started offering unapproved COVID-19 vaccines to desperate high-profile patients in the region in exchange for bitcoin (BTC). So far, over 151k Indians have been killed by the virus and the government is yet to officially approve any vaccine, according to reports on January 12, 2021. Bitcoin for Vaccines While the totalRead More дальше »

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Iran Wages War on Bitcoin Miners, Shutters 1,620 Unlicensed Operators

Iranian authorities have hammered down a massive 1,620 bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining farms in the state. The authorities claim the operators of the bitcoin ming farms failed to register with the government as earlier directed, according to reports on January 7, 2021. дальше »

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Finland Customs Set to Auction Confiscated Bitcoin Worth $75M

Tulli, Finland’s customs service is the latest government agency looking to profit off the recent Bitcoin price spike by auctioning off its stash of seized BTC. Several enforcement agencies have in the past sold off cryptocurrencies recovered as part of investigations into criminal syndicates. дальше »

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U.S. Authorities Point Searchlight into Crypto’s Role in Trafficking

Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Banking Committee are putting preparations in top gear to introduce a bill that would mandate the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to critically study the role of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in illicit activities such as human and drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financing as well as other onlineRead MoreRead More. дальше »

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Lobbyist Behind BTC Knockoff AML BitCoin to Plead Guilty

U.S. government agencies have charged two men involved in AML BitCoin, an attempted Bitcoin knockoff, with financial crimes. Alleged Financial Crimes The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Rowland Marcus... дальше »

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Venezuelan Government Exploring Bitcoin Payment Option for Passport Renewal Services

News has emerged that soon Venezuelans shall be able to apply for their passports via Bitcoin. This was first revealed by a Reddit post showing a BTC payment option available for passport application on the Administrative Identification, Migration, and Alien Services (SAIME) official website. дальше »

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How to Stay Anonymous When KYC Becomes the Main Trend in Exchanges

Early June, rumor has it that Coinbase wants to sell its blockchain analytics software to the U. S. government. The news has caused an uproar among its users, and over $200M worth of BTC was withdrawn from the exchange not long after the news was released. дальше »

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Russian ?Mine Man? Demands His 120 BTC Stolen from WEX to Be Returned

An anonym has again sent an e-mail to Russian government entities, demanding that the 120 BTC allegedly stolen from his WEX account by FSB officers are given back to him дальше »

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Financial Author Thinks Bitcoin Is “Likely” To Become the World Reserve Currency

Bitcoin has faced down many setbacks over recent years. BTC trading has been banned by the Chinese government. Executives from Goldman Sachs and other institutions have come out against the cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Users Pull $200M from Coinbase Following U.S. Gov Deal

News that Coinbase will be providing software and data to the US government has irked its users. Traders have been withdrawing their Bitcoin, pledging once again to #BoycottCoinbase. More than 2,500 BTC million has left the platform over the last few days. дальше »

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