Latest from Jamie Crawley
UK Tax Authority Updates Treatment of Crypto Assets to Incorporate Staking
This marks the first time that HMRC has released guidance specifically describing how staking is treated for taxation purposes. It has been assumed previously that staking comes under the umbrella of mining, thus the same guidance has applied.
Crypto M&A Doubled to $1.1B in 2020: PwC
The average deal size went from $19.2 million in 2019 to $52.7 million in 2020, with a greater share of activity taking place in Europe and Asia.
Justin Sun Unveils Fund for 'Top-Notch' NFT Art Worth at Least $1M
The fund will only accept NFT art pieces with a price tag of at least $1 million.
Miami Mayor Wants City to Become Bitcoin Mining Hub
The mayor would love Miami becoming a bitcoin mining hub to harness the city’s nuclear power capability.
Cosmos Investors Vote to Approve Inter-Blockchain Communication
Allowing tokens to zip between chains could open up opportunities in decentralized finance; a service on one network could lend an asset from another.
Germany's Central Bank Tests Blockchain Solution to Counter CBDCs
The Bundesbank has been looking for settlement solutions that do not require a CBDC.
Dalio on Bitcoin: 'Good Probability' It Will 'Outlawed' by US Gov
The Bridgewater Associates founder said Wednesday that bitcoin has "proven itself" but could face something akin to the 1930s ban on owning gold.
Coinbase to Open India Branch Even as Potential Ban on Crypto Looms
The exchange wants "a business presence in India...housing some IT services, including engineering, software development and customer support."
Cboe Eyes More Crypto Offerings as Demand Rises: Report
CEO Ed Tilly told Bloomberg Thursday Cboe has not "given up" on bitcoin futures despite prior aborted attempts in the space.
Crypto Exchange FTX Secures Naming Rights for Miami Heat Arena for $135M
This is the first occurrence of a crypto business winning the naming rights to a major U.S. professional sports venue.
