By CCN Markets: In a legislative move that only Bizarro World could love, the New York State Senate has passed a bill that makes possession of a flamethrower for recreational use a crime. The bill now moves to the Assembly. Even more bizarre, this bill appears to be the direct result of everyone’s favorite circus ringmaster, Elon Musk. The Boring Company Flamethrower Eighteen months ago, Elon Musk and The Boring Company introduced a $ 500 flamethrower that uses propane. Ever-a-sucker for anything Elon Musk announces, 20,000 orders for The Boring Company flamethrower were placed. Perhaps Tesla owners grew impatient waiting for
Facebook’s Crypto Libra Won’t Be Legalized in Russia: State Press
By CCN Markets: TASS, a major news agency in Russia wholly owned by the federal government, has reported that Russia will not legalize Libra, merely days after its highly anticipated announcement. An excerpt from TASS’ report read: “Russia will not legalize the use of Libra cryptocurrency, which Facebook plans to introduce into circulation in 2020. This opinion was expressed by the chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, Anatoly Aksakov, in an interview with the radio station Kommersant FM on Tuesday.” With France and the U.S. currently evaluating Libra based on existing regulatory frameworks governing the crypto sector,
What a bit! New York Introduces a State Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work
New York introduces a bill that will decriminalize sex workers. This state-wide bill is back by a coalition of more than 30 organizations across LGBTQ R’ US, racial justice and immigrant rights. This is truly amazing sex workers have always been in the shadows almost like the boogeymen of our society. We know they exist but we choose to ignore them and most of us, just accept prostitution as this vile and low act. I’ve always found it strange that prostitution was illegal.
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Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Three
This is the final part of a three-part series of articles about the state of blockchain in Europe. The series covers the blockchain scene in some of the most important European nations. I would like to thank PR firm Wachsman for sharing with me the facts & figures and the commentaries present in…
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Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Two
This is part two of a three-part series of articles about the state of blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT) in Europe. The series covers the blockchain scene in some of the most important European nations. I would like to thank PR firm Wachsman for sharing with me the facts & figures a…
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Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part One
This is part one of a three-part series of articles about the state of blockchain in Europe. The series covers the blockchain scene in some of the most important European nations. I would like to thank PR firm Wachsman for sharing with me their compilation of the facts and figures and collection of …
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A conversation with Jamie Burke, CEO & founder of Outlier Ventures, on state of blockchain investments, Big Tech’s future & way to build next Internet
Editor’s note: The following interview was conducted by Nick Ward (NW), director at communications agency Fire on the Hill. CoinReport would like to thank Fire on the Hill for sharing this interview with us. Jamie Burke (JB) believes that the Internet is broken. The FAANGs have a monopoly on…
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Bitcoin and the Agora: Every Transaction Outside the Nexus of State Control Is a Victory
The cryptoconomy means many things to many people. For example, since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009, some individuals have used digital currencies as a form of agorism otherwise known as counter-economics. These people believe that using bitcoin as a tool to avoid state harassment is one of the technology’s key features with the potential to reduce the manipulation and civil abuses perpetrated by government bureaucracy.
Also read: This Short Animation Might Make You Think Twice About Taxes
State Treasurer: Ohio Companies Now Paying Tax in BTC
Treasurer in the U.S. state of Ohio Robert Sprague has revealed that at least two companies have paid their taxes using bitcoin since the state launched its cryptocurrency payment platform in December. Sprague did not disclose details pertaining to the amount or companies involved, citing confidentiality.
Also read: Liechtenstein Bank Creates Cryptocurrency Trading Platform for Institutional Investors
State to Review BTC Tax Payments
Speaking at a forum organised by the Ohio State Associated Press on Feb. 19, Republican politician Robert Sprague said: “We’re reviewing how [the program] might be either curtailed or might be expanded, and what our counter-party risk is with that vendor.”
Report: ‘The State of Stablecoins’ Maps the Growth of Fiat-Pegged Cryptocurrency
A new report published this week shines a light on the stablecoin ecosystem. Authored by George Samman and Andrew Masanto in conjunction with Amazix, the report traces the rise of digital currencies against a backdrop of high inflation in 16 countries. The report claims these conditions will create a need for fiat-pegged digital currencies that aren’t beholden to the volatility of local currency in inflation-hit nations.
Also read: Company Evades SEC Penalty Despite Illegally Issuing Security Tokens
Blockchain Cuties CEO Vladimir Tomko on Integrating TRON and the State of Blockchain Gaming
Last December, it was revealed that blockchain-based collectibles game Blockchain Cuties was planning to integrate the TRON (TRX) network, sparking further interest in the game that already supported Ethereum (ETH) and EOS (EOS). The move made sense, as TRON recently revealed a massive $ 100 million blockchain gaming development fund designed to spur game development on the TRON network. Since that time, […]
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Outlier Ventures’ State of Blockchains Q4-2018 report: user adoption increasing
Outlier Ventures, one of the leading blockchain and Web 3.0 venture capital firms, has published the Q4-2018 report in its State of Blockchains series, reporting that despite declines in token prices, there were strong signs of product adoption in the final quarter of 2018. The quarterly report seri…
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Twitch Streamer DrLupo Lands State Farm Sponsorship
Benjamin “DrLupo” Lupo, a Twitch streamer known globally for his Fortnite play, has become the first streamer and esports athlete to be sponsored by insurance giant State Farm. #ad I’m so excited to share that I’ll be working with @Statefarm. They’re a company that my family has counted on for many years to keep our […]
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Iran Could Announce a State Cryptocurrency to Evade US Sanctions Today
As U.S-imposed sanctions continue to cripple Iran economically, the Islamic state is reportedly on the verge of announcing its state-backed cryptocurrency. The ability of Iranian financial institutions to conduct transactions and relate with the rest of the world has been shackled since the sanctions were enforced and many believe the Iranian cryptocurrency will help abate some of the effects of the sanctions. To further stoke the rumor fires, it has been reported that the Iranian government expects to make an announcement concerning the digital asset at the annual Electronic Banking and Payment Systems Conference, which kicks off in Tehran on January
State of Lightning: What’s the Path for Network Adoption in 2019?
The “instant payments” network running atop bitcoin saw fast user adoption levels in 2018. Will the trend continue this year?
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What’s The Difference Between Trump’s Immigration Compromise And a Communist Police State?
Donald Trump’s big announcement Saturday wouldn’t be the first time the word “compromise” was used as a euphemism for the government. Stealing even more of your money to pay for both big corporate political parties’ wish lists and all their friends and corporate sponsors. The big compromise is: Donald Trump gets to spend five billion
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Why Ohio’s State Treasurer Backs Decision to Accept BTC For Tax Payments
As tax season is rapidly approaching, some states, like Ohio, have decided to set a new standard for the rest of the country to follow. Back in November, Ohio became the first state in the U.S. to announce that it would now be possible to pay taxes using bitcoin.
While Ohio is first in actually implementing this for its business residents, it’s certainly not the first one to try. Other U.S. states, like Illinois, Arizona, and Georgia have previously attempted to pass legislation allowing state taxes to be paid with cryptocurrency; however, such attempts have been rejected by state lawmakers or have not yet taken final form.
Georgia State Senator Arrested for Lying about ‘Stolen’ Crypto Mining Equipment
Michael Williams, a state Senator from Georgia, has turned himself over to authorities after he was accused of insurance fraud. Williams, who co-introduced the Senate Bill 464—which aimed to compel the state’s revenue authority to receive cryptocurrency as payments for taxes—was charged by a Hall County grand jury on December 18 after an investigation
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Breaking: Bakkt Raises $182 Million, What it Means for the State of Bitcoin Industry
Bakkt, a cryptocurrency exchange and liquidity provider created by the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company ICE has raised $ 182.5 million from a group of high profile investors and venture capital firms. On December 31, on New Year’s Eve, Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler announced that Boston Consulting Group, CMT Digital, Eagle Seven, Galaxy Digital, Goldfinch
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Steem Added to State of the DApps Listings
Social blockchain platform Steem, home to the Steemit social network, has been added to dApp (decentralized application) tracking website stateofthedapps.com and now sits proudly next to Ethereum, EOS, and POA, on the site’s “Rankings by Platform” page. And we got fancy #Steem statistics as well 🧐 pic.twitter.com/cK3BmEMK3u — State of the DApps (@StateOfTheDApps) December 17,
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