South Korean Tax Agency Identifies Over 2,400 Evaders Who Used Cryptocurrencies to Bypass Taxation

South Korean authorities seem to be focusing on strengthening measures to combat tax evasion across the nation. The country’s tax watchdog profiled thousands of evaders that relied on cryptocurrencies to hide assets worth billions of Korean won. дальше »

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Survey; 10% of the $380B US stimulus funds might be used to buy BTC

Mizuho Securities, a leading Japanese investment banking and securities company, recently conducted a survey and found that a significant portion of US stimulus funds will be used to buy Bitcoin and stocks. дальше »

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The top 50 countries most interested in Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency – or ‘crypto’ for short – is a form of digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services. Since the emergence of Bitcoin and other prominent cryptos in recent years, it has been gaining momentum all over the world. дальше »

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Mizuho Bank Survey Says $24 Billion in US Stimulus Checks May Be Used to Buy Bitcoin

On March 15, 2021, Mizuho Securities Co. , a firm wholly-owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, revealed the findings of a new survey that says a great deal of stimulus money will find its way into stock markets and the cryptocurrency economy. дальше »

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Crypto Transfers Security Ramped up with ethbox IDO

Crypto adoption by mainstream investors is currently exponentially rising. A report by Robinhood, a trading app used by the modern layman investor, titled “Crypto Goes Mainstream” revealed that 6 million new crypto users were registered on the platform in the first two months of 2021, which is more than 10 times the monthly average of […] дальше »

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Why Bitcoin Dominance Is No Longer Relevant To Crypto

Bitcoin dominance is a metric weighing the top cryptocurrency’s market share against the rest of the crypto space, including Ethereum, Polkadot, Cardano, and other altcoins. For years, analysts used it as a tool to predict divergences between altcoins and Bitcoin. дальше »

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Early-Days Whale Just Moved $280 Million in Satoshi-Era Bitcoin

Popular crypto tracker has just shared that 5,000 Bitcoins have been wired from a wallet last used when the shadow of Satoshi's presence was still around дальше »

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BlockFi users targeted in ‘racist and vulgar’ email attack

Roughly 500 people were in for a random surprise on Mar. 8, receiving a profanity-laced correspondence from BlockFi after their email addresses were used to sign up for fake accounts. дальше »

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HODLer claims to have used crypto profits for father's cancer treatment

A Redditor reportedly recommended an acquaintance invest in ADA, XDC, GLM, NEXO and ETH back in 2019.

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Best Bitcoin Lending Sites 2021 – Crypto Loans Explained

Bitcoin’s flexible nature has enabled it to evolve into a multifaceted financial phenomenon that acts primarily as a store of value but can be used for many other purposes as well. One of the emerging trends in bitcoin industry are bitcoin loans that can be taken from bitcoin lending platforms – which is the topic […] The post Best Bitcoin Lending Sites 2021 – Crypto Loans Explained appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Indictment Order Issued Against Leaders of the Geek Group for Their Role Using BTC in an Illegal Money Transmission Business

A U. S. District Court has indicted three individuals behind the now-defunct Geek Group for their role in running an illegal money transmission business that used bitcoin to move funds across states. дальше »

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Valuing Companies Post-Hyperbitcoinization

How will companies be valued once bitcoin is universally used as a unit of account and measuring stick of worth? дальше »

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99% gone in 60 seconds: How a Polkadot trader may have crashed DOT futures

Polkadot (DOT) futures at Binance flash-crashed by 99.5%, potentially generating an $8.3 million profit for the 'trader’ if they used this clever strategy. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hosting: Best Web Hosting Services That Accept Crypto [2021]

Cryptocurrency has become quite popular for the past couple of years. Bitcoin, to be specific, is the most widely used one. For users that seek privacy and want to remain anonymous, bitcoin payment is the way to go. дальше »

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More Rate Shocks for Bitcoin Ahead Despite Latest Price Rebound

Bitcoin traders should get used to facing more shocks from Treasury markets even as the cryptocurrency goes through a strong rebound phase. дальше »

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Drug traffickers ‘increasingly’ used Bitcoin ATMs to aid illicit transfers in 2020

According to US Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drug traffickers increasingly relied on crypto ATMs to aid illicit bulk money transfers, last year.  DEA also notedThe post Drug traffickers ‘increasingly’ used Bitcoin ATMs to aid illicit transfers in 2020 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BTC Branded ‘the Most Portable Asset’ as 420k Bitcoins Used as Collateral in Q4 of 2020

According to the findings of a joint Arcane Research and Bitstamp study, bitcoin’s unique characteristics, which include it being “the most portable asset”, are the likely contributing factors behind the increasing use of the crypto as a collateral asset. дальше »

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You can now buy a used Hyundai, not just a Lambo, with Bitcoin

Practical use cases for cryptocurrency payments are popping up all the time. Now, crypto holders in North America will be able to purchase their next vehicle with BTC. дальше »

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US Drug Enforcement Administration: Cryptocurrency ATMs Are Used to Laundry Money

In 2020, drug traffickers continued to adopt cryptocurrency-related technologies, in large part due to the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted supply chains of illicit substances.

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Sony PlayStation 5 Now Used for Ethereum Mining

Sony's latest gaming console has been adapted for mining Ethereum дальше »

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Is South Korea Returning?

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Analysts at Russian government call for crypto exchangers ban

The analytical center under the Government of Russia studied the work of cryptocurrency exchangers and came to the conclusion that their services are mainly used by scammers and criminals. Analysts call for the blockage of the web pages of P2P exchanges in Russia. дальше »

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KBSF signed MOU of $1,500,000 to be used by Luxventure, its Social Media Platform

KBS Fashion Group Limited a leading fully-integrated casual menswear company in China, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a Binding Memorandum of Understanding... дальше »

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Dogecoin hasn't always been a 'fun meme coin'

Did you know that Dogecoin used to sponsor a NASCAR driver? Learn some unbelievable stories behind Elon Musk's "favorite" cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Ripple Woes Hit Our Bottom Line, Says Moneygram CFO

Before the cut, MoneyGram used the Ripple platform as an alternative means of foreign exchange (FOREX), the Wall Street Journal reports. FOREXRP Angelilli explained that MoneyGram would buy XRP on U. дальше »

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Аудитория криптоплатформы Robinhood за январь-февраль выросла на 6 млн

Число пользователей мобильного приложения Robinhood для торговли криптовалютами за первые два месяца этого года увеличилось на 6 млн. First-time buyer? Long-term #HODLer? 🚀 This year, six million of you used Robinhood Crypto for the first time to buy and sell #crypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Price Action Since the Beginning of 2021

If you follow the cryptocurrency markets, there’s no doubt you’ve been keeping an eye on the industry leader, Bitcoin (BTC). Most BTC-watchers are used to getting dizzy from all the ups and downs, but lately, the crypto star has been setting new high time and time again. дальше »

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Square Adds $170 Million More in Bitcoin to Balance Sheet — Company Now Holds 5% of Total Cash Reserves in BTC

Square has bought more bitcoin, adding $170 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its balance sheet. The company now holds 5% of its cash reserves in bitcoin. Its Cash App was used by more than three million customers to purchase or sell the cryptocurrency last year. дальше »

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On-Chain Data: The Last Time This Happened, Bitcoin Rose Another 2x

According to Glassnode’s Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score indicator, Bitcoin is about to cross the red zone. The last time BTC saw this trend, it rallied two times more from its current price. What is the Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score and why is this important? The Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score indicator is typically used to measure whether an asset […] дальше »

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Why crypto might grow like the early 2000s tech stocks: An introduction to the Gartner Hype Cycle

Developed by research company Gartner to represent the adoption of new media, hype cycles have been used since the 1990s to quantify and predict the performance of groundbreaking new technologies. дальше »

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IMF Representative of Nigeria Calls for Caution Over the Use of Cryptocurrencies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative for Nigeria, Ari Aisen recently discussed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that targets crypto entities. In remarks made during a special virtual press briefing, Aisen repeats some of the CBN’s claims that cryptocurrencies were being used “for illegal transactions such as money laundering and drug trafficking.” […] дальше »

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Janet Yellen Stresses Importance of Crypto Regulation, Making Sure Bitcoin Is Not Used in Illicit Transactions

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reaffirmed that it is important to ensure that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not used for illicit financing. In addition, she stresses the importance of regulating institutions that deal with bitcoin. дальше »

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ETH Killers Gaining Traction; Second Largest Network Need to Get its sh—t Together

While other blockchains are being used as a band-aid solution, for now, users’ are all about convenience. The post ETH Killers Gaining Traction; Second Largest Network Need to Get its sh—t Together first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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How Crypto Transforms Prediction Markets

Betting can be used to predict the future. That's the crazy idea behind prediction markets. Here's how they work and where cryptocurrency fits into the picture. дальше »

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New Report Indicates Tesla Used Coinbase to Purchase $1.5B Bitcoin

Continue reading at Coinspeaker дальше »

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Bahamas launches prepaid card for its Sand Dollar project

A partnership between the Bahamas Central Bank, Mastercard, and Island Pay will enable people to spend Sand Dollar using prepaid Mastercard. The Bahamas Sand Dollar, which is the world’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), can be used at any outlet that accepts Mastercard. дальше »

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Nigeria and South East Asia led global crypto adoption in 2020

Statista has found that one-in-three Nigerians held or used crypto assets during 2020.

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UK jet firm: 19% of travellers paid for tickets in Bitcoin

Bitcoin has come a long way... gone are the days when people used BTCs to buy pizzas! Recently, a UK-based private airline firm said that it received 19% of its yearly revenues from customers who paidThe post UK jet firm: 19% of travellers paid for tickets in Bitcoin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether can now be used to pay for trade licenses and visa fees in the UAE

Cryptocurrencies in the UAE could be on their way to public adoption, with the government setting the pace. KIKLABB, a government-owned licensing body has become the first public entity in the Arabic country to accept crypto payments. 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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Bitcoin Payments for Private Flights Soar, 20% of Privatefly’s Revenue Stems from Crypto

Cryptocurrency users are leveraging their new-found wealth to fly more often with private jets. This week the directional aviation company Privatefly revealed that close to 20% of the firm’s sales were paid in cryptocurrencies last month, and 13% out of that aggregate used bitcoin. дальше »

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Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd. Announces Pricing Of Registered Direct Public Offering

Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd. , a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and... дальше »

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YSchool Partners With Kwegg.com Blockchain Platform to Gamify Students Behavior for Instilling Learning Behaviors

Rewarding students to reinforce learning behaviors is a well-adopted idea used from centuries ago. When offered an appealing reward, students’ targeted behavior will generally increase.... дальше »

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says ‘the Misuse of Cryptocurrencies Is a Growing Problem’

Janet Yellen, the new U. S. Treasury Secretary, has warned about “a growing problem” from “the misuse of cryptocurrencies. ” She emphasized that “cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance terrorism. дальше »

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Libra Renamed Diem Is Getting Back on Track in 2021

This move should emphasize an updated and simplified structure of the platform as well as denote its “organizational independence. ” The new name comes from a Latin word “day,” which is used in a famous saying “carpe diem” meaning “seize the moment. дальше »

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Founder of $8.4B Dogecoin sold everything in 2015 for ‘a used Honda Civic’

Dogecoin's original founder is struggling to come to terms with DOGE's recent gains.

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MasterCard To Support Cryptocurrency Payments Across Its Consumer And Merchant Network In 2021

MasterCard has entered the cryptocurrency market, announcing that its close to one billion users will be able to spend cryptocurrencies using their MasterCard accounts. These digital currencies could then be used to buy things from over 30 million merchants who accept MasterCard. дальше »

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Alabama Man Charged Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $150K in Crypto

Joseph Chase Oaks allegedly used SIM-swap hacks to access victim's online accounts between August 2018 and October 2019. дальше »

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Patent Reveals Ripple’s ODL Can Be Used by Banks, Governments, and Corporations

Ripple Labs Inc. –the developer of the XRPL, on Jan 26, has received a patent for a “Network computing system implementing on-demand liquidity for cross-medium transaction services,” records from the U. дальше »

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Online Shopping Giant, Amazon, is Creating a Digital Currency for Prime Members in Mexico

Amazon's new product will enable customers to convert their cash into digital currency, which then will be used to enjoy online services. The post Online Shopping Giant, Amazon, is Creating a Digital Currency for Prime Members in Mexico first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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