Japan is debating at government level a shake-up of complex tax reporting procedures for cryptocurrency investors. A Japanese taxation policy committee held a debate with the aim of simplifying cryptocurrency tax Wednesday, Oct. 17, Japanese daily news outlet Sankei News reports. Highlighting the complex tax filing regime currently in place for Japanese citizens, officials from […]
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Almost two-thirds of those who took Malta’s cryptocurrency agent certification have failed, despite examiners’ last-minute changes to ease the marking scheme. Almost two-thirds of those taking Malta’s cryptocurrency agent certification have failed, despite examiners’ last-minute changes to ease the marking scheme, English-language daily Times of Malta reports Oct. 18. Since the Virtual Financial Assets Act […]
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sponsored Although it is possible to spend crypto in the real world, it isn’t always easy. A new platform wants to make using Bitcoin as simple as bank cards. Be honest: shopping with cryptocurrency isn’t always the easiest experience. Even if price volatility is on your side, spending funds can be nightmarish. Crypto is gaining […]
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Kansai Electric Power Co. will explore how the technology could be used to redefine electricity sales to consumers. A four-way partnership between major Japanese companies will conduct research into the possible use of blockchain in distributed electricity supply, a press release announced Monday, Oct. 15. Kansai Electric Power Co. (Kepco) will work with Mitsubishi UFJ […]
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CryptoCompare’s yearly report indicates a tendency to centralize crypto assets, as 85 percent of their developers can change protocols at any time. Cryptocurrency tracking resource CryptoCompare’s recent study has shown that 85 percent of crypto assets allow development teams to alter their platforms. The report was published Wednesday, Oct. 17, on CryptoCompare’s website. To create […]
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Bitcoin futures trading at the CME has continued to grow in Q3, with average daily trading volume up 41% over Q2. Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has continued to grow in Q3, the U.S.-based exchange reported in a tweet Wednesday, Oct. 17. The CME has revealed that the average daily […]
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Cointelegraph investigates Redditors’ allegations that American Express has sponsored crypto-skeptical content on Twitter. Reddit users have alleged that American Express (Amex) has sponsored crypto-skeptical content on Twitter, according to a popular forum thread opened Tuesday, Oct. 16. The tweet in question was allegedly circulated through Bloomberg’s Twitter network “TicToc” on Oct. 11, and was reposted […]
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Stablecoin Tether has dipped below its 1:1 ratio with the US Dollar after a year of uncertainty regarding its fiat currency reserves. This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. Tether, a cryptocurrency that has long been […]
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Binance is using Chainalysis’ AML/KYC product to grapple with multiple international jurisdictions’ regulations. Crypto compliance provider and research firm Chainalysis announced it had partnered with exchange Binance in a press release Wednesday, Oct. 17, in order to improve its detection of suspicious transactions. Binance, currently the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, continues to expand […]
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Bitcoin volatility hits all-time low, which could lead Bitcoin to initiate a major rally and bottom out at $6,000 Disclaimer: This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. In the beginning of October, Bitcoin achieved a 17-month […]
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