Bitcoin education center launches in El Salvador to boost adoption
3.2.2022
90% of El Salvadorans described their knowledge of Bitcoin as poor or non-existent last year despite BTC becoming legal tender
Reports That IRS Won’t Tax Staking Rewards Create Legal Confusion in US; UK Taxman Updates Its Own Guidance
3.2.2022
Legal confusion has broken out in the United States after media outlets reported on a legal case whereby the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the United States tax body, is allegedly set to refund a couple’s tezos (XTZ) crypto staking tax bill. But one prominent lawyer says the reporting around...
Web3 Data Platform Dune Analytics Propels to Unicorn Status After $69.4 Million Fundraise
3.2.2022
The Web3 analytics platform Dune Analytics has announced it has closed a $69.4 million Series B fundraise led by Coatue. The firm’s latest fundraise follows the company’s Series A last August when Dune Analytics raised $8 million. With the Series A and B combined, the firm has been...
The US Federal Reserve is making some analysts bullish on Bitcoin again
3.2.2022
Recent U.S. economic data could spoil the Fed's hawkish plans for 2022
Top secret Julian Assange and Pak NFT collaboration is wikileaked
3.2.2022
“Details about the contents and ideas of the Censored collection have not been revealed. However, considering the two partners in crime, it will definitely attract attention,” said DappRadar
Silvergate Capital Purchases Diem Operations to Develop Own Stablecoin
3.2.2022
Silvergate Capital, an investment firm that is the parent company of the Silvergate Bank, acquired the technology and assets of Diem, the formerly Facebook-backed stablecoin payment system. The payment totaled $182 million. The technology and assets acquired will reportedly be used for the launch...
Court victory precedent: IRS may not tax staking rewards until sold
3.2.2022
The Nashville couple’s case against the IRS compared unclaimed and unsold crypto rewards to an unsold book from a writer, and will be rewarded a refund with interest for tax paid
The 4th Largest Crypto Theft Shows DeFi Weakness as Hacker Nets USD 325M in Solana's Wormhole
3.2.2022
The DeFi bridge between Solana (SOL) and other blockchains Wormhole lost wETH 120,000 (USD 325m) in a hack, once again stressing the weaknesses of this nascent sector. The team offered the hacker a USD 10m bounty if they return the funds.
In their latest update (12:41 AM UTC), Wormhole...
Grammy-winner John Legend launches new music and art NFT platform
3.2.2022
The CEO of the new NFT platform says that it won’t require users to have a crypto wallet, and will prioritize ease of access for a mainstream audience
China Designates 15 National Pilot Zones and 164 Entities for Blockchain Projects
3.2.2022
The Chinese government has established 15 pilot zones and 164 entities for blockchain projects. “Projects will be carried out in various fields such as manufacturing, energy, government and tax services, law, education, health, trade and finance, and cross border finance.” China...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Trim Gains, Altcoins Drop Even More
3.2.2022
Bitcoin price failed to make a move towards the USD 40,000 resistance. BTC started a fresh decline from USD 39,200 and declined below USD 37,000. It is currently (04:11 UTC) down 4% and there is a risk of more losses below USD 36,800.
Similarly, most major altcoins are moving lower. ETH topped...
‘Philly is ready’ for CityCoins says city council
3.2.2022
The Philadelphia city government is enthusiastic about exploring a partnership with CityCoins to help boost its treasury with cryptocurrency