KPMG releases a report that remains bullish on cryptocurrencies, while Bakkt announces a target launch date for the end of January. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, and much […]
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DARPA to host a two-day workshop to look into the potential of permissionless blockchains for the U.S. Department of Defense. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host a two-day blockchain workshop in February, according to an official request for information (RFI) posted Nov. 19. DARPA, the research arm of the U.S. Department […]
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The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is considering blockchain use in combating tax evasion schemes. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is planning to fight tax evasion schemes by using blockchain, German business news outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported Nov. 22. Following the major European tax fraud scheme CumEx-Files, the […]
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The Crypto Kingdom: Thailand proves there’s space for crypto even in authoritarian regimes. Since May 2014, Thailand has been under the control of a military dictatorship. And given that the coup, led by the Royal Thai Armed Forces, brought internet censorship, a suspension of the Kingdom’s constitution, and a disbanding of its senate, casual observers would be […]
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“Big Four” auditor Ernst & Young will hire 2,000 employees in India to expand its digital solution services, including in blockchain. “Big Four” auditor Ernst & Young (EY) will hire 2,000 employees in India to expand its digital solution services across blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and tax technologies. The news was first reported by […]
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Norway has struck a blow to its domestic crypto mining industry by acting to end electricity subsidies for BTC mining facilities. Norway has acting to end electricity subsidies for Bitcoin (BTC) mining facilities, Norway’s largest printed newspaper Aftenposten reported Nov. 21. Until now, mining farms — in keeping with other power-intensive industries — paid a […]
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The blockchain technology platform Klaytn, the brainchild of Kakao subsidiary Ground X, has been established in Singapore to attract crypto investments. Kakao Corp, a major South Korean Internet conglomerate, has established a subsidiary of the company in Singapore to attract foreign investments with cryptocurrencies, Seoul-based media outlet News1 reported Nov. 21. According to the article, […]
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The Spanish Ministry of Finance will investigate crypto investors to avoid tax fraud activities, with 15,000 taxpayers currently under investigation. The Spanish Ministry of Finance (Hacienda) will oversee 15,000 taxpayers who have made transactions with cryptocurrencies in the last year, El País, the largest Spanish-language newspaper, reports Nov. 19. Under the auspices of Hacienda, Spain’s […]
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Hundreds of ways of buying crypto have emerged in recent years – and in some cases, you can get your hands on Bitcoin without parting with cash. Are there any methods which don’t come recommended? Cash in the mail is ill advised for buying crypto unless you’re only dealing in small amounts. There’s always the […]
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Software company Autodesk CEO said that blockchain can help combat corruption in the construction industry. American software corporation Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost said that blockchain could fight corruption in the construction industry, finance and investment news outlet the Australian Financial Review reported Nov. 19. Founded in 1982, Autodesk manufactures software for the construction, architecture, media, […]
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