Category: United States

  • US ETF Ruling to Inform South Korean Cryptocurrency Market

    US ETF Ruling to Inform South Korean Cryptocurrency Market

    Local media has reported that a South Korean exchange is waiting for regulators in the United States to make a ruling regarding the highly anticipated Vaneck cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) before determining its stance pertaining to virtual currency ETFs. Also Read: Markets Update: Altcoins Gain on BTC Exchange Awaits US Ruling to Develop ETF Policy…

  • US Lawyers: Crypto Regulations Are ‘Tough Waters to Navigate’

    US Lawyers: Crypto Regulations Are ‘Tough Waters to Navigate’

    In a recent interview, Matt Kohen and Justin Wales, two senior counsels working for Carlton Fields’ virtual currency and distributed ledger technology group, highlighted the challenges that legal practitioners and regulators face in interpreting United States regulations pertaining to cryptocurrency. Also Read: Quadrigacx Saga: Founder’s Widow Owns $5.6m Properties, Hospital Confirms Cotten’s Death Cryptocurrency Lawyers Emphasize…

  • ICOs Produce Slow Start to 2019

    ICOs Produce Slow Start to 2019

    During the first two weeks of 2019, initial coin offerings (ICOs) raised roughly $90 million, according to data published by Icobench. Of the total funds raised this year so far, $80.2 million can be attributed to the Chelle Coin ICO. Also Read: How US Government Shutdown Affects Bitcoin ETF Approval Slow Start to 2019 for Initial…

  • US Crypto Investors Incurred $5.7 Billion in Unrealized Losses Last Year

    US Crypto Investors Incurred $5.7 Billion in Unrealized Losses Last Year

    The results of a survey published by Credit Karma estimate that crypto investors in the U.S. realized losses of approximately $1.7 billion during the previous tax season. Additionally, the report finds that U.S. investors incurred a further $5.7 billion in unrealized losses. Also Read: Plaintiff in AT&T SIM-Swapping Case Sues ‘Bitcoin Bandit’ for $81M US Cryptocurrency…

  • PR: ZPool Launches ZCash Mining Pool

    PR: ZPool Launches ZCash Mining Pool

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. 2019.1.1, one of the world’s largest ZCash mines—ZPool officially opened…

  • Influential Politicians Are Advocating Crypto Around the Globe

    Influential Politicians Are Advocating Crypto Around the Globe

    Mineable and tradable from anywhere, cryptocurrency is borderless. Its adoption nevertheless hinges in part upon the stance taken by nation states. Politicians have the power to integrate, legitimize and push crypto to the next stage of mainstream adoption. A number of influential politicians around the globe have expressed varying levels of support for digital currencies and blockchain…

  • US Lawmakers File Bill to Exclude Cryptocurrencies From Securities Definition

    US Lawmakers File Bill to Exclude Cryptocurrencies From Securities Definition

    Two U.S. congressmen have introduced a bill aimed at amending the country’s securities laws to exclude cryptocurrencies from the definition of a security. The bipartisan bill also seeks to adjust taxation and create tax exemptions for certain cryptocurrency transactions. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations Bill Introduced U.S. Reps. Warren…

  • A Chinese Government-Controlled Bitcoin Alternative Is Reportedly in the Works

    A Chinese Government-Controlled Bitcoin Alternative Is Reportedly in the Works

    In the midst of a sino-U.S. trade war, the People’s Bank of China is working to develop its own cryptocurrency prototype. It apparently believes this centralized digital asset can ultimately trump BTC and perhaps even the U.S. Dollar. Also read: Bibox Buys 100% Share of Decentralized Exchange Dex.top A Love-Hate Relationship With Cryptocurrency The government of…

  • Linkedin Names ‘Blockchain Developer’ Top Emerging US Job of 2018

    Linkedin has published its 2018 “Emerging Jobs Report” for the United States, in which it names “Blockchain Developer” as the most rapidly emerging employment position of the past year. According to the report, the position saw growth of 33x on Linkedin’s platform during 2018. Also Read: Pantera Capital Braces for SEC Action Against 25 Percent of…

  • Ohio First State to Accept Bitcoin: Calling Crypto Secure, Transparent, and Low Cost

    Beginning Nov. 26, Ohio will begin accepting Bitcoin payments for twenty-three kinds of business taxes. The state will become the first in the United States–and one of the first governments in the world–to accept cryptocurrency. Up until now, there have been concerns that Bitcoin would not become a suitable means for conducting payments, instead, describing…