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Bitwage Service Adds Payroll Tax Payment Funding Options for U.S. Businesses
Cryptocurrency payroll service Bitwage has partnered with Texas-based payroll and Human Relations firm Simply Efficient HR to help companies fund W2 Employees and payroll tax payments using crypto. дальше »
2019-1-16 05:22 | |
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Russia: Cryptoruble Coming ‘Within 2-3 Years,’ Gov’t Official Says
Russia could introduce the Blockchain-based alternative to its fiat currency, the ‘Cryptoruble’, within “two to three years,” a senior politician has said. Aksakov: Cryptoruble ‘Will Not Differ’ From Fiat Ruble Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the financial markets committee at Russia’s state parliament the Duma, made the forecast speaking to local news outlet RIA Novosti. дальше »
2019-1-15 16:00 | |
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Chinese Currency Policy Analyst Believes the Crypto Bear Market Isn’t Over in 2019
It seems that Chinese analysts are not bullish about Bitcoin (BTC). There are some experts that believe that in 2019 Bitcoin will keep falling. According to an article published by the local news site Beijing News, 2019 does not show obvious signs of rebound. дальше »
2019-1-7 10:24 | |
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There May Be (Some) Tax Relief Options if You Sold Your Bitcoin at a Loss
For investors whose first time investing in bitcoin was in 2018 or after late 2017, there is a high likelihood that they have incurred substantial losses for the fiscal year of 2018 if they haven’t sold yet. дальше »
2018-12-29 02:01 | |
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Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to Explore Digital Currency Issuance Options
Banks all over the world are interested in creating cryptos. Now, the central bank of Egypt has decided to start tests for the creation of an electronic version of the Egyptian pound. The story was originally reported by the local media outlet Amwal Al Ghad on December 16. The sub-governor of the Central Bank of […] дальше »
2018-12-17 19:56 | |
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Hong Kong Bitcoin Wiz Throws Millions From Rooftops, Subsequently Arrested
Crypto enthusiasts are always deemed a bit nutty by the public. Bitcoin, specifically to them, is an abstract concept that often represents little-to-zero intrinsic value, and altcoins aren’t much better. дальше »
2018-12-17 22:00 | |
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Crypto Market Crash forces Bitmain to shutdown its Israeli Development Center
Bitmain, the world’s largest manufacturer of hardware for digital currency mining using ASIC technology has decided to close its development center in Israel, according to reports by Globe, a local business news outlet. дальше »
2018-12-10 13:42 | |
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Coinbase Launches Zcash Trading Services on Coinbase Pro
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is launching Zcash (ZEC) trading on its professional trading platform Coinbase Pro. The announcement made via Coinbase’s blog page states that inbound transfers of the currency will begin at 10 p. дальше »
2018-11-30 02:08 | |
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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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Italy’s CONSOB Suspends Crypton, Cryptoforce and Eagle Bit Trade Crypto Companies for 90 Days
For the next three months, three Italy-based digital currency companies will have their services suspended. This follows an order issued by CONSOB, the regulatory oversight authority for Italy’s financial services industry. дальше »
2018-11-23 04:11 | |
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Japanese largest shipper develops stablecoin for crew
Japan’s largest shipping line Nippon Yusen K. K. (NYK) is introducing its own digital currency for crew members, Bloomberg reported citing people with knowledge of the matter. The goal is to make it easier for seafaring workers to manage, send and convert money into their local currencies. дальше »
2018-11-23 21:58 | |
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Attestation Auditor Officially Verifies Circle’s USDC Stablecoin is Fully Backed by US Dollars
A stablecoin is one of the many classifications of crypto assets, since it is a verified 1:1 ratio with the local currency. Much of the purpose of this type of coin tends to be cashing out, but there is a surprising amount of alleged stablecoins that do not have this type of backing. Luckily, Circle […] дальше »
2018-11-22 13:09 | |
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Spain Monitors 15,000 Cryptocurrency Investors to Curb Tax Evasion
Spain’s Ministry of the Treasury has identified 15,000 cryptocurrency investors it will monitor to prevent tax evasion and money laundering, according to local media reports. The ministry has vowed to ensure that the investors pay taxes on capital gains from digital currency transactions and that they declare any other benefits accrued from trading. дальше »
2018-11-22 04:10 | |
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Japan’s Largest Shipping Line to Launch Digital Currency to Pay Crew Members
Japan’s shipping line powerhouse Nippon Yusen KK is set to introduce its own digital currency for internal use, specifically to pay its seafaring workers, reports Bloomberg, November 20, 2018. The move is aimed towards minimizing the hassle and costs of the process of managing, sending and converting money to their respective local currencies. дальше »
2018-11-21 18:00 | |
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Zimbabweans Use BTC to Pay for Food Hampers Amid Foreign Currency Crisis
Study263, a Zimbabwean-owned fintech startup operating from South Africa, has opened an online store allowing Zimbabweans to buy food hampers that are delivered directly to their homes. Shoppers have the option to pay for items like cooking oil and baked beans in BTC, Paypal or Ecocash, a local mobile money payment system. дальше »
2018-11-20 22:05 | |
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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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The ‘Wal-Mart’ of Venezuela Has Started Accepting Bitcoin
As Venezuela is in the grip of hyperinflation, a large local Wal-Mart-like department store has started to accept bitcoin for goods. Cryptocurrencies: A Viable Alternative More and more are cryptocurrencies establishing themselves as a viable alternative to Venezuela’s redenominated local currency the Sovereign Bolivar. дальше »
2018-11-16 16:00 | |
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Isle of Man Tightens Requirements for Cryptocurrency Businesses & ICOs
The Isle of Man recently updated its Designated Businesses Registration policy concerning cryptocurrency companies operating in the British Crown dependency. Isle of Man Posts New Requirements The Island’s financial regulators also wish to sanitize the local virtual currency scene, doing away with projects that have zero utility. дальше »
2018-11-14 02:00 | |
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Iran Completes Development of Rial-Supported National Cryptocurrency
Iran has finalized the development of its national cryptocurrency, which is backed by the local fiat unit, the rial. Once the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) approves its use, the yet-to-be-named digital currency will then be issued to banking institutions for testing in payments, internal and interbank settlements according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-11 04:15 | |
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Cryptopia Restores Bank Support: NZ Dollar Token to Relaunch in 2019
The New Zealand dollar token (NZDT) is set to be re-released early next year after it was suspended by the New-Zealand based Cryptopia exchange in late 2017. Local media in New Zealand recently reported the New Zealand dollar token (NZDT) will be re-released in early 2019. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:00 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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Japan’s Finance Regulators Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Finance Regulators Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) on 24th October, gave the crypto industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association to police and sanction exchanges for any violations. дальше »
2018-10-25 05:07 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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Bitcoin and Litecoin Now Accepted at This New Jersey Italian Restaurant
A New Jersey-based Italian restaurant is allowing customers to pay using popular cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin and Litecoin. The establishment situated in Pompton Lakes say the move could help make the business more popular among the younger generation who are most likely to embrace virtual currency payment options. дальше »
2018-10-23 01:00 | |
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Venezuela Authorizes 6 Exchanges to Start Selling National Cryptocurrency Petro
Venezuela has authorized six cryptocurrency exchanges to start selling its national cryptocurrency, the petro, according to the government’s website. The petro, which recently became a Venezuelan national currency, can now be purchased at the six exchanges, local media report. дальше »
2018-10-19 02:05 | |
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Report: Despite Price Volatility Blockchain and Crypto Jobs Are In Demand
Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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Binance Opens Fiat-To-Crypto Exchange in Uganda
On Oct. 15, Binance announced the launch of its fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange in Uganda. The world’s biggest digital currency exchange said users in the East African country are now able to complete full account verification starting immediately. дальше »
2018-10-16 10:50 | |
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Bitpay Announces Stablecoin Support for Merchant Settlement
On Monday the cryptocurrency payment processor Bitpay announced the company is now supporting settlement options using two stablecoins — the Gemini dollar and the Circle Centre coin. Not only can Bitpay merchants settle in BCH, BTC, and local fiat currencies, but they can also utilize a US dollar-equivalent digital currency. дальше »
2018-10-16 03:30 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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Singapore-based Blockchain Consortium Buys Majority Share in Bithumb
Singapore-based BK Global Consortium has paid 400 billion won (approximately $350 million) for a majority stake in South Korean Bithumb, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:53 | |
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New Zealand PM Used As Pawn In Fake News Site
Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:30 | |
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Crypto Exchange CoinCola Announces Partnership with Dash – Launches in Venezuela
Bitcoin Press Release: Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinCola has chosen Venezuela as their first new market. Best known for its peer-to-peer OTC cryptocurrency platform, CoinCola allows traders to buy and sell bitcoin using their local fiat currency. дальше »
2018-10-11 09:05 | |
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Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
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CFTC Chairman Highlights Cryptocurrency Being Helpful for Underdeveloped Economies
Despite expressing confidence that digital currencies cannot replace the dollar, the chairperson of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, Chris Giancarlo, acknowledges that in some countries, people are yearning for a functional monetary system that is better than their local currency. дальше »
2018-10-4 19:27 | |
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Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Australian Blockchain Travel Startup
Binance has announced a $2. 5 million investment in Australian travel startup TravelbyBit in a move to introduce a blockchain-based, point-of-sale (POS) payment system across major airports around the world. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:50 | |
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Cryptocurrency That Works Without Internet, mCoin Launches In Africa
London-based ONEm Communications has announced the launch of its mCoin program across Africa. Designed to be a hybrid currency, mCoin is a digital currency that can be transferred over text or through the smartphone app. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:26 | |
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US Dollar Losing Dominance as a Means for Settling Transactions in Africa
The dominance of the United States dollar as a settlement currency in Africa is being challenged by emerging payment methods in financial technology and by native African fiat currencies. In the four years to 2017, fewer people in the continent of 1. дальше »
2018-9-24 21:33 | |
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A Case for Bitcoin (BTC): The USD is Not Backed By Gold or Silver and Has an Unlimited Supply
The fact of the matter is that many of us know more about Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of our favorite digital assets, than we know about our local fiat currencies. We simply found our local currency being used and went along with the story that it was how the world operated. дальше »
2018-9-16 17:38 | |
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Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good
Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:50 | |
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Bitcoin Swap Contracts Tied to Futures Prices
Morgan Stanley is joining Wall Street’s race toward an institutional-friendly bitcoin derivative. According to anonymous sources reporting to Bloomberg, the financial institution is devising price return swaps tied to bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:07 | |
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Bittrex Launches Its International Division to Manage Businesses Outside the U.S.
While the crypto market is going through a bearish phase, some cryptocurrency exchanges are finding time to expand their business. Coinbase has recently expanded into institutional investments, better support for altcoins and local currency support in non-US territories. дальше »
2018-9-12 15:59 | |
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OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
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IMF Doesn’t Want Crypto To Be Classed As Legal Tender
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has advised against the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ idea to bring in a digital currency as a second legal tender as well as the US dollar. The Marshall Islands are based in the central Pacific as a remote chain of islands. дальше »
2018-9-11 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin Is Extremely Useful In These Problematic Countries
In many countries, there are emerging monetary crises as local currencies lose value. Local governments or central banks are unwilling or unable to solve inflation, and that’s a key chapter in the story of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-10 20:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency is actually terrible for battling inflation, data shows
Cryptocurrency is often floated as a failsafe for floundering economies. When faced with economic instability, blockchain evangelists are often quick to prescribe Bitcoin (or some other altcoin) as a means of alleviating hyperinflation by being more stable than the local currency. дальше »
2018-9-11 19:40 | |
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PBoC’s Fintech Research arm to Expand Blockchain Operations beyond Beijing
People’s Bank of China’s (PBoC) research arm, The Digital Currency Research Lab, is set to further its operations beyond the Chinese capital of Beijing. Per a report on September 4, 2018, by the local finance news daily CNStock, the research group is expanding outside Beijing in a bid to accentuate development of emerging financial technologies, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, among...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-7 23:00 | |
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Queensland is Quickly Becoming the Cryptocurrency Capital of Australia
Queensland, the second-largest state in Australia, has given a sizable grant to a local digital currency startup called TravelbyBit in order to facilitate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments at retail outlets and resorts in the area, Gizmodo reports. дальше »
2018-9-6 23:08 | |
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Bitcoin Is Outperforming More FIATs Than Ever Before
In a world of falling FIAT currency, broken sovereign currency and economic downfalls, we are seeing major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin stand up to pressures and hold their own against broken financial systems. дальше »
2018-9-4 13:00 | |
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