Philippine SEC Postpones ICO Regulation Issuance
By Sam Mitchell
The Philippine Star has reported that the country’s regulations have pushed forward the date for the issuance on new ICO (initial coin offering) to mid-January.
Coincheck Resumes Xrp, Fct Trading
By Sam Mitchell
Coincheck has announced that it will be resuming trading in XRP and FCT starting from the 26th of November. Services Suspended To Investigate Breach This news was made public by a statement on the exchange’s website, which was signed by the Crypto exchange’s chief executive Toshihiko Katsuya. According to the statements, trading on the two Cryptos will be possible beginning on Monday. The statement also said that deposits and sales...
Maker (MKR)
By Sam Mitchell
Like some of the best Blockchain projects today, Maker is sophisticated to fully understand. The Maker cryptocurrency is implemented on the 2nd largest Blockchain network-the Ethereum network and is dependent on the concept of a smart contract. MKR is Maker’s utility token. Rather than being backed by fiat currencies, the Cryptocurrency is backed by Ether. The Maker platform forms the basis of simple banking systems that are built of distributed...
Government Of India Considering Legalizing Crypto
By Sam Mitchell
According to a news report, the New Indian Express, the Indian government is considering legalizing Cryptocurrencies. Finance Ministry To Receive Report Going by the report which was published in the New Indian Express on Wednesday, a committee which was set up by the government is not in support of an outright ban on the sector. A senior official who took part in the meetings but did not want to be...
Maximize Your Returns – 4 Crypto-Tax Tips
By Sam Mitchell
This piece is an insight by Jim Calvin, a tax expert at Deloitte on some of the tax tricks that professionals in financial firms use to maximize tax returns. He has been in the crypto industry since 2014. He is also a professional at Deloitte. But before we dive in right into the main issue, Jim Calvin gives background on his crypto interest. He says it emerged while he was...
Popular Crypto Governance Models
By Sam Mitchell
Many cryptocurrencies don’t do well. Not because of the technology behind them but merely because of the organizational level they are in doomed them from the very beginning. The governance of any corporation has to be clearly and formally defined. Governance is a human issue and when not structured, open doors to confusion. This piece is about popular crypto governance models with decentralized characteristics. There are enough bad examples but...
Why You Should Start Accepting Payments In Crypto
By Sam Mitchell
Change is inevitable. So is the move towards a digital ecosystem. Cryptocurrencies are fast becoming a great addition towards the digitization. And why not? They provide merchants and consumers with unique benefits. Digital currencies as a topic has been quite interesting in the past couple of years. The rise of bitcoin in 2017, which saw it reach an all-time high of $20,000 caught the attention of investors worldwide. Statistics, according...
Cryptocurrency Taking Centerstage In Africa’s Political Campaigns
By Sam Mitchell
A Nigerian opposition leader has promised to implement crypto policy if elected president. These were sentiments by Mr. Atiku Abubakar, the main Nigeria’s opposition leader who has also served as the country’s vice president. He has stated clearly that Nigeria will adopt cryptocurrency and blockchain technology if he is voted to power. The Only Crypto-Friendly Candidate On The Ballot Nigeria’s general elections are slotted for February 2019 and there are...
Let’s Play the Hodler Game
By Jason Bloomberg
Let’s play a game. Here’s how it works. I’m running the game in a room full of hundreds or even thousands of people, all of whom are looking to play in order to go home with a big wad of cash. I’m giving one person at a time a poker chip, as quickly as I can. I’ll offer the first person to hand me their poker chip in return an...
A Venezuelan Worker To Be Compensated In National Cryptocurrency
By Sam Mitchell
A Venezuelan worker who was injured in her work will be compensated in Petros or the equivalent, the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, the country’s highest court has ruled. The recent ruling is an indicator that the country's Supreme Court recognizes the national Cryptocurrency as a legal. The oil-rich country has launched a Petro saving program for the local population. Venezuelan Supreme Court's Petro Payment Order On Friday, local media reported...
Self-Regulation Of Crypto Exchanges Approved In Japan
By Sam Mitchell
Wednesday, 24th October 2018 will go down as a great day in the history of the Cryptocurrency market. On this particular day, the Financial Services Agency of Japan granted the Crypto market an authority to self-regulate. This implies that the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association can now establish rules for consumer protection, operational requirements, and employee ethics. A Way Of Restoring Back The Market Trust In a statement released on...
What Is Cryptocurrency Mining?
By Sam Mitchell
The past few years have seen bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies slowly grow into popularity. The number of people trading in crypto is always growing, save for the recent turbulence that has brought the industry to its knees. But, it’s not the first time cryptocurrencies have been discredited, they always fight back and when they do, the crypto craze will return again. But this also doesn’t mean that nobody wants crypto....
Romania’s Crypto Earnings Now Have 10% Tax Imposed On Them
By Sam Mitchell
Romania is the latest countries that has had its tax laws amended. This has come with so much development. One of such is the ability to begin taxing the Bitcoin gains at a 10% rate. There is a new way this upgraded fiscal code legislation has categorized the earnings. The earning obtained from selling and purchasing the cryptos are now categorized as income from other sources. The Romania’s crypto earnings...
We’re In A Parabolic Run To $30,000 Per BTC-Mark Yusko
By Sam Mitchell
Bitcoin is now at $12,000. The cryptocurrency has once again surged a few hundreds to reach this level. As the prices climb, so does the cryptocurrency market value. According to CoinMarketCap, It’s now estimated to be at $242.4 billion, a 91% increase since the beginning of the year. These number appreciate and depreciate as the day and week goes by. As for now, the prices keep going up, and the...
The State Of Blockchain Gaming
By Sam Mitchell
Blockchain technology is winning. Everywhere it lands, it's leaving a lasting impact. Speak of logistics, healthcare, finances, and digital identity industries. They are not the same as before. And now, everyone wants a piece of the blockchain. Any industry would want to have ties to a technology that encourages transparency and improve efficiency and convenience. Today, the blockchain technology is on every investor’s radar at the moment. Blockchain And Gaming...
Japan To Introduce New ICO Regulations
By Sam Mitchell
JIJI Press, a Japanese news outlet, has reported that the Japanese FSA (Financial Services Agency) is in the process of coming up with new regulations for ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings).
Kickvard University Is Offering Cryptocurrency Education
By Sam Mitchell
The Kickvard Online University was launched in October 2018 and is offering courses focusing on Cryptocurrencies. The educational curriculum is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to understand how the world of business is evolving around Cryptocurrencies. The languages of instructions are Vietnamese, English, and Russian. This reflects the lecturer’s backgrounds and also the diverse student population. The Blockchain Faculty The online university has only one...
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Appoints ProximaX for Its Blockchain Services
By Umberto Papa
ProximaX appointed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of Malaysia to blockchain NIOSH’s certification process. NIOSH was established as a company limited by guarantee on 24th June 1992 by the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia. NIOSH’s function is to provide training, consultation services, disseminate information, and conduct research in the field of occupational safety and health. NIOSH’s vision is to be a leading centre of excellence...
Blockchain For Engineers
By Sam Mitchell
Blockchain is the technology underlying cryptocurrencies. Businesses are looking into its use cases. And quite a number have emerged. The same have been applied in different sectors of the economy. Health, energy, supply chain are among the beneficiaries of blockchain. Engineering use case has been proposed as well. Implementation however is nonexistent in the early stage of the distributed ledger technology. There is a lack of enthusiasm towards the blockchain...
Bybit Card: How It Works, Costs, Limits, and How to Order
By Umberto Papa
Overview: The Bybit Card, powered by Mastercard, enables users to spend cryptocurrencies at any online or physical store accepting card payments and allows cash withdrawals directly from crypto accounts. It offers features like cashback, no maintenance fees, and dual versions (virtual and physical). Requesting the Card: Open an Account: Sign up for a Bybit account and complete level 2 verification. Apply for the Card: Navigate to Bybit’s Finance > Card...
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