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Thailand to Regulate the ICO Industry in Near Future

Thailand Scares off Crypto-related Startups after Unveiling Taxation Measures

April 2, 2018 by Nuno Menezes at Altcoins, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

Thailand’s Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong announced on March 27, 2018, that the country’s military regime is planning to tax cryptocurrency. The move is creating uncertainty in a region which is promoting Singapore to stay ahead and take control of the leadership in the sector. Cutting out a Slice of the...

Blockchain Technology Could Help Da Vinci’s Artwork Auctions

March 30, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Blockchain, Business, Ethereum, News, Tech

Buying and selling art has been considered a social symbol, highlighting one's status and splendor. Even though it is considered to be a novelty by most, the total sales for the art industry stood at a whopping $45 billion in 2016, up by 1.5 percent, according to data provided by...

Dealing with Identity Is Still Crypto UBI’s Biggest Obstacle

The Lack of Transparency in Projects Raising Funds through ICOs

March 28, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Finance, News

Due to the 2017 crypto boom, an even greater spotlight was shined on cryptocurrency with new investors flooding the market. Many startups also raised millions of dollars during and after their ICO campaigns. In general, digital assets and virtual currencies all experienced a bang due to the surge in the...

The Impact of Brexit on the United Kingdom's Crypto Sector

Task Force Launched in the UK to Look at Pros and Cons of Cryptocurrency

March 27, 2018 by Andrew O Malley at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Commentary, News, Regulation

Across the world, there have been scrambles taking place by the authorities to get comprehensive regulations and oversight controls in place for the digital currency sector. Announced March 22, the UK will set up a cryptocurrency ‘task force.’ A number of regulatory agencies were caught on the back foot with...

New European Privacy Laws Could Spell Doom for Blockchain Businesses

March 26, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, News, Regulation

A new set of regulations concerning data protection could have a negative impact on blockchain applications in the European Union (EU). One of the fundamental operational premises of most blockchain-based applications is in danger of being against a new European law on privacy. The record of transactions on most blockchains...

Europe’s Liechtenstein Wants to Become a “Blockchain Hub”

March 23, 2018 by Shaurya Malwa at Blockchain, Business, Ethereum, News, Regulation, Tech

Who would think that a country, roughly a quarter the size of an Indian state and the population of a suburb, adorned with quaint valleys and fairytale castles could be a booming Blockchain enabler? Well, that seems to be the case, owing to the latest advancements in the cryptocurrency arena...

Bitcoin and Ethereum Taking over the Gig Economy

March 21, 2018 by Gil Davis at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

The phenomena of the gig economy is not necessarily a new idea: Freelancers have hopped from job to job contracting their services out to different people and companies for ages. The advent of the internet has only accelerated this process by providing a greater connection between interested parties. Catering to...

Qarnot Launches a Noiseless Bitcoin and Ether Heater

March 10, 2018 by Pratik Makadiya at Bitcoin, Business, Ethereum, Mining, News, Tech

Montrouge-based startup Qarnot revealed a cryptocurrency mining computer heater. The French business has come up with the high-tech solution that doubles as a cryptocurrency miner and heater. Qarnot Moves to Cryptos The European startup has plenty of experience in the field and boasts nearly three generations of computing heaters with...

Israel Government Considering National Cryptocurrency

Supreme Court Sides With Bitcoin Broker in Israeli Bank Dispute

February 28, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Business, News

Upon appeal, the Israeli Supreme Court has rejected the closure of Bits of Gold’s banking facilities at Leumi bank, Tel Aviv. The Israeli cryptocurrency brokerage’s appeal followed a previous ruling against it that has now been set aside by the higher court. As Israel and many other countries struggle with...

Crypto Firms Successfully Poaching Top Wall Street Talents

February 25, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Blockchain, Business, Finance, News

There seems to be an emerging trend of seasoned and experienced finance professionals on Wall Street making the transition to the cryptocurrency space. With more large-scale shakeups in the financial market brought about by dwindling fortunes, some Wall Street veterans are moving to the emerging crypto market. The shift comes...

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