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South African Tax Body Updates Crypto Tax Guidance, Confusion Persists
2.9.2021
In late August, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released new guidelines that clarify the correct treatment of taxable crypto events. The new guidance, which was published on the revenue collector’s webpage, explains how cryptocurrency-related income should be disclosed in...
Korean firm will become first BSN portal operator outside of China
1.9.2021
China’s Blockchain Service Network is going global, with Korean blockchain firm MetaverseSociety announced as the first BSN portal operator outside of China
Huobi Global Enlists PUSH (Ethereum Push Notification Service)
31.8.2021
Huobi Global has listed PUSH (Ethereum Push Notification Service) in the segment of Huobi New. They opened the listing on August 30, 2021, at 07:30 (UTC). The PUSH spot trading reportedly supports USDT and BTC. It will remain open until the volume of deposits meets the demand of market trading....
Cryptowisser : Bitcoin and Ethereum Synergy Essential for Crypto Industry Growth
30.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. August 2021, leading Crypto service comparison site – Cryptowisser, compares the two cornerstones of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and Ethereum. The latest analysis of the market focused on the pioneering cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum. But, differing from the usual Bitcoin...
Binance Discontinues Support for Norwegian Krone Pairs, Payments and Language
28.8.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is discontinuing certain offerings in Norway. The news comes amid regulatory pressure around the world which the global trading platform is working to address. The company is also dropping Norwegian from its website’s language options. Crypto Exchange Binance...
Rooter-Man and MyCryptoCheckout Partner to Enable Customers to Spend Digital Currencies
28.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Rooter-Man, a plumbing, septic, and drain cleaning franchise with 776+ service locations throughout North America has partnered with MyCryptoCheckout to develop a pilot program that enables customers to spend digital currencies. Rooter-Man is known for providing fast and friendly...
Bitstamp and Ledger execs weigh customer service debate after Coinbase saga
27.8.2021
A new investigation has revealed hundreds of Coinbase customer complaints around hacking and lost funds, drawing attention to the customer experience at crypto exchanges
Nomura offers customers token subscription service for a luxury Italian restaurant
27.8.2021
Major Japanese financial firm Nomura has today announced a new blockchain token service to buy and trade food dishes at an up-market Italian restaurant
ENS Integration Lets Users Receive ETH to .com Addresses
27.8.2021
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced that users with a .com address will now be able to receive ethereum (ETH) payments to that address instead of having to register for a separate .eth address as before.
This will help them keep everything in one place, while gaining all...
Budweiser Purchases Rocket NFT — ‘King of Beers’ Buys Beer.eth ENS Name for $96K
26.8.2021
A variety of well-known brand names have joined the cryptocurrency space and the budding non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem. Now the Anheuser-Busch brand Budweiser has jumped into the NFT game by purchasing an NFT on Opensea for 8 ether ($25.7K). Moreover, Budweiser also owns the domain name...
Spain Prepares Registry for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Custody Providers
26.8.2021
The authorities of Spain must prepare a registry of cryptocurrency exchanges and custody providers to comply with legal requirements to address transparency and terrorism financing issues. This registry is specified by the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Law, approved last...
Microsoft wins US patent for ‘ledger-independent token service’
26.8.2021
Microsoft’s new device is designed to allow developers to write code for managing tokens in a manner that is blockchain agnostic
Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom Of Night
23.8.2021
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Founder of the Bitcoin Mixer Helix Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
18.8.2021
Larry Dean Harmon, founder and operator of the bitcoin mixing service Helix has pleaded guilty on Wednesday to money laundering charges. Harmon’s guilty plea follows the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fincen) fining Harmon $60 million last year. Helix Operator...
Alibaba’s NFT Marketplace Allows Content Creators to Copyright Work via Blockchain IP Service: Report
17.8.2021
The Chinese multinational technology giant, Alibaba Group, has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. According to regional reports, the Alibaba NFT platform not only provides customers with the ability to purchase and sell NFTs, but the marketplace also allows people to license and sell...
TimeCoin(TMCN) Sales - NFT/DeFi, VTuber & Game Player Matching Service
17.8.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
TimeCoinProtocol is the decentralized sharing economy protocol which aims to optimize world resource usage. Various applications can be built and run on the TimeCoin Protocol including third party applications....
Polygon Enters Into Africa With Quidax. Quidax to Launch Self-Service Listing, Celebrates 3 Years
17.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Lagos – African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax is integrating with Polygon. Polygon is the first well-structured, easy-to-use platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Quidax’s integration with Polygon is Polygon’s first in Africa...
Decentralized TV Advances as Cudos Ties Up With Sator and Crypto-Themed Series “Hold on for Dear Life”
17.8.2021
As blockchain technology expands its horizons, attention is turning towards Hollywood with the introduction of a brand new decentralized series titled “HODL,” which will feature fan engagement tokens and highlight mining services-for-all. Audience to Gain Exposure to Token Incentives...
US Government Now Offers Informants Crypto Rewards in Addition to Bank Wires, Suitcases Full of Cash
16.8.2021
Attendees of the Black Hat hacker conference in Las Vegas were introduced to a new advertisement crafted by the U.S. State Department. According to individuals who accessed the government advertisement via an open Wi-Fi network called “#Rewardsnotransoms” they discovered the U.S....
Bank of Ghana Selects German Technology Firm as Partner for CBDC Project
13.8.2021
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) says it has signed an agreement with Giesecke Devrient (GD) to implement a pilot central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. This pilot CBDC, which is a precursor to the e-cedi digital currency, is set to be tested with banks, payment service providers, merchants...