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Rabbi Michael Caras calls himself the “Bitcoin Rabbi” and writes books for children and newbies about the mechanics and importance of Bitcoin. Now, he wants to use those books to educate Congress on the merits of crypto – a goal shared by Blockchain Caucus member Representative Tom Emmer. Emmer, as CCN reported, called on Libra […]
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The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. And although U.S. authorities released the MSC Gayane after the owner, JP Morgan’s asset management arm, and the operator, Mediterranean Shipping Company, paid a $ 50M in cash and surety bond, the stain remains and this is not the only stain. Money laundering for drug cartels and moving funds for terrorists, arms dealers and dictatorial regimes are among the sins banks have accumulated through the years. However, court settlements and billions of dollars in fines often help major financial institutions avoid prosecution, conviction, and labels like ‘Drugbanks.’
Former antivirus software guru and 2020 Libertarian presidential “hopeful” John McAfee is a controversial figure, polarizing opinion in politics and culture, and taking a bold stand against the U.S. federal government. Most recently this has involved offering to help the Cuban state develop its own cryptocurrency in the interest of avoiding U.S. interventionism in trade.
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The U.S. SEC has taken some steps to provide clarity to blockchain companies, but it’s widely believed that the agency has not been active enough with respect to providing regulation. Now the securities regulator is apparently interested in engaging an “enterprise-wide data subscription for blockchain ledger data.” According to the notice on FedBizOpps.gov: “The United […]
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If there was any doubt regarding the ability of Elon Musk to mesmerize his groupies, just look at the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley group. These starry-eyed Tesla owners are actually volunteering to help the EV giant – a $ 40 billion for-profit company – achieve its end-of-quarter delivery targets. Donuts for Overworked Tesla Employees In the case of the Silicon Valley group, these Tesla owners delivered donuts to overworked employees at three Tesla locations. According to a quote in Teslarati.com, one volunteer said: “We love the Tesla brand. Unfortunately, the media is cutting them down any chance they get. It’s like kicking
Cryptocurrency users are often forced to convert their coins to fiat in order to purchase items from leading retailers and ecommerce platforms such as Walmart and Home Depot, Amazon, Aliexpress, and Ebay. The hesitation of these merchants to embrace crypto payments has created a niche that’s being occupied by online businesses that are bridging the gap. They take care of your order, arrange the shipping and are willing to accept your electronic cash.
Also read: Latin America and Turkey Have the Most Cryptocurrency Users, Poll Shows
Cryptocurrency needs places where you can spend it. Bitcoin cash, with its low-cost and fast transactions, is a good option for merchants and buyers. A platform called Greenpages.cash helps you find stores that will readily accept your BCH.
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Greenpages.cash is a community-maintained BCH merchant directory that currently lists well over 1,000 merchants processing bitcoin cash payments. You can find both brick and mortar and online stores accepting BCH. A useful search feature allows you to look for a particular platform by name, product and service, or location.
Ethereum development studio ConsenSys has launched a blockchain “job kit” to guide developers wishing to enter the growing blockchain space.
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Global data and analytics company Nielsen has released a comprehensive guide for brands exploring sponsorship or advertising in the esports industry. According to a press release shared with us, the Nielsen Esports Playbook includes a litany of data metrics and case studies detailing how major brands are currently engaging the industry’s young fan base. Intriguingly, […]
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There’s a wide array of on- and offchain signals that can be used as indicators by cryptocurrency traders. When combined, they paint a detailed picture of the current state of the markets, and suggest which way they may move next. Token Analyst is a service that focuses on exchange inflows and outflows, in a bid to determine which way the money is moving.
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It’s not a stampede, but a growing number of traditional stock exchanges have begun to offer cryptocurrency-related products, in a move that’s been viewed in some quarters as key to introducing cryptocurrency to conventional equities investors. But will the involvement of stock exchanges help the cause of cryptocurrency, or is this merely an opportunistic endeavour by profit-oriented bourses fearful of missing out on crypto revenue?
Also read: Bibox Exchange to Launch Leveraged BCH Perpetual Contracts
The Indian crypto community is ramping up its efforts to bring about positive crypto regulation and an end to the banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. There are several ways Indian crypto enthusiasts can join in on the efforts, the CEO of a local crypto exchange, who has been running a popular social media campaign for the two causes, has shared with news.Bitcoin.com.
Also read: Indian Supreme Court Set to Hear Crypto Case on March 29
Blockchain lawyer Andrew Hinkes has joined has joined legal services firm Carlton Fields, where he will focus on litigating cases for token sellers.
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Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the founders of Gemini, believe that the cryptocurrency market is in need of more regulation. While speaking at SXSW in Austin, Texas on Friday, the Winklevoss twins touched on the aftermath of the alleged death of Quadriga CX CEO Gerald Cotten, which has left investors unable to access some $ 200 million […]
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The San Francisco crypto exchange Kraken has announced the company is offering a $ 100,000 reward in exchange for a solid lead toward finding the missing Quadrigacx coins. Kraken has explained the company wants to bring more “awareness and attention” to the case and hopefully locate some of the lost funds.
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Dan Schulman, the president and CEO of PayPal, said that the fintech giant would provide federal employees affected by the partial US government shutdown with an interest-free $ 500 line of credit. PayPal to Dole Out $ 25 Million in Interest-Free Cash Advances Schulman says the private sector is “in a position to help” the 800,000 federal
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Bitcoin’s transaction fees have recently hit a low they hadn’t seen in over three years, as according to BitInfoCharts the median transaction fee on the flagship cryptocurrency’s network is just $ 0.029. As pointed out by cryptocurrency community researcher Kevin Rooke on Twitter, the Bitcoin network hadn’t had fees this low since October 2015, when it
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The founder of dark web marketplace Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, has written Bitcoin Cash proponent, Roger Ver, seeking his help in getting clemency for the double life sentence he is currently serving at the United States Penitentiary Florence High in Colorado. In his letter to Ver, Ulbricht pointed out that he had run out of
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