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Cryptocurrency Sanctions Evasion ‘Already Happening’

A financial expert believes cryptocurrencies are already playing a role in Iran and Russia’s fight against economic sanctions – and says the states’ government may turn to miners for further assistance.Per a report from Russian media outlet 360, Alex de Vries, Senior Consultant...

, by Tim Alper

Does the Cannabis Industry Really Use Crypto?

A quick research suggests that possibly no more than 100 to 200 U.S.-based cannabis retailers (if at all) officially accept cryptocurrencies. If banks become more friendly towards cannabis companies, it might be another obstacle for crypto adoption.Despite the wave of cannabis legalization across...

, by Alex Lielacher

G7 Leaders Talk Cryptocurrency and Libra, Pledge to ‘Act Quickly’

The G7 may throw up another roadblock for Facebook and its Libra project, as prominent attendees at a summit of ministers and central bankers expressed concerns – and promised action.The summit is currently ongoing in Chantilly, France, and attendees include American Treasury Secretary Steven...

, by Tim Alper

Market Buoyed as US Treasury Sec Backs Trump’s Anti-Crypto Sentiments

Politicians on both sides of the Atlantic had contrasting messages for Facebook and its forthcoming Libra project, as the social network begins its grilling at the hand of both American houses of parliament.In the United States, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters at a press conference...

, by Tim Alper

Kitchenware Chief Allegedly Cooks Books to Feed Crypto Cravings

What do a resort in Mallorca, a 61-year-old education administrator in Osaka and the head of a cookware company have in common? A love for cryptocurrency, of course!First, media outlet Jiji reports that a former director of an Osaka education authority that comprises a number of schools and the...

, by Tim Alper

All Currencies Based on Faith, Says Famed Investor Who Eyes Bitcoin

All currencies are based on faith, Mark Mobius, a legendary investor, co-founder of an asset management company Mobius Capital Partners, stressed, adding that he might buy bitcoin if its adoption picks up."Let's face it - all currencies are based on faith. And if you have a faith in the dollar, or...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Facebook Libra: a New, Revolutionary, Fiat Currency

Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings. ______Within just the last couple of weeks, so much has been said and written...

, by Juan M. Villaverde

First Impressions on Libra: Enthusiasm Prevails, Concerns Remain

The cryptoworld is in an uproar after social media giant with more than 2 billion users, Facebook, introduced Libra and Calibra projects to the world, which are supposed to come next year.Though opinions on Facebook itself truly vary, and many do not support the company, its policies, or the lack...

, by Eimantas Žemaitis

Facebook coin, Libra, Officially Starts its Journey (UPDATED)

Social media giant Facebook and another 27 organizations have finally confirmed their plans for Libra, "a global, reserve-backed digital currency that people can use for their everyday needs on the Libra network, a new more inclusive financial ecosystem", powered by blockchain technology. The...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Ahead of the Facebook Coin Announcement: How it May End Up?

"Anything that gets people using cryptocurrency <...> has the potential to be a gateway for other coins." "Few Facebook users care about decentralization today. Nor do they care about changing the global financial system."After months of speculation and rumour, not only the cryptoworld is...

, by Simon Chandler

Tax Agency: ‘Risk of Crypto Tax Non-compliance Is High in Canada’

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the country’s leading tax authority, has suggested that cryptocurrency taxation clampdowns are on their way. The agency hinted that individuals and businesses across the country will need to fall in line with compliance regulations – or potentially face...

, by Tim Alper

Governments Keep Unintentionally Pushing People into Crypto

As people’s locked-away savings came under theoretical threat in Italy and citizens are increasingly worried about spying on them in China, the countries around the world are once again unintentionally pushing people into the arms of crypto. (Updated on 17:18 UTC: three first paragraphs have...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Existing Cryptos Could Gain Most from Facebook Coin – Caitlin Long

Bitcoin and blockchain advocate, 22-year Wall Street veteran Caitlin Long has made a series of revealing predictions about the future of Facebook’s forthcoming digital token – stating she believes existing cryptocurrencies stand to benefit greatly from the social network’s move...

, by Tim Alper

Marshall Islands Ignores IMF Warning and Continues their Coin Project

The small and remote Pacific island country, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), has announced that they have formed a non-profit organization, called the SOV Development Fund, moving forward with their coin project despite the warnings by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The purpose...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

McAfee to Launch Freedom Coin With “Zero Cash-in Value”

John McAfee, the renown crypto advocate and IT security entrepreneur, announced the launch of McAfee Freedom Coin - a cryptocurrency “with zero cash-in value, yet accepted universally.” The coin should be released this fall.McAfee claims that the freedom coin “is designed to...

, by Eimantas Žemaitis

How Cryptocurrency Scams Work

Millions of cryptocurrency investors have been scammed out of massive sums of money. In 2018, losses from cryptocurrency-related crimes amounted to US$1.7 billion. The criminals use both old-fashioned and new-technology tactics to swindle their marks in schemes based on digital currencies exchanged...

, by Nir Kshetri

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