Cryptocurrencies
Australia Investigating Major Tax Crimes as Part of Crypto-Focused Tax Enforcement Taskforce
The Australian Tax Office is reportedly investigating 12 international tax avoidance schemes alongside its international partners, with a key focus on crypto-enabled activities.
Barrels of Oil May Be Paid for Using Crypto One Day, Head of Russian Energy Giant Says
The head of Russian oil company Rosneft has not ruled out the possibility of paying for oil using cryptocurrencies in the future.
Japan’s LINE Pay and Visa Partner on New Blockchain, Digital Payments Solutions
LINE Pay Corp. , the operator of fintech services on major Japanese messaging app LINE, is partnering with Visa on new blockchain and digital payments solutions.
New Malware Campaign Spreads Trojans Through Clone Crypto Trading Website
A new malware campaign spreads crypto trojans through a copycat website, launching attacks via mining, information stealing and clipboard jacking of crypto addresses.
Galaxy Digital Fund Leads Funding Round for Blockchain-Based Game Platform
A Galaxy Digital fund led an almost $2 million funding round for a blockchain-based engagement program for online gamers.
President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: ‘I Do Not Know What Bitcoin Is’
During an interview with Ratinho's SBT show, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stated that he does not know what bitcoin is.
Binance to Reportedly Introduce Its Own Stablecoins ‘Within Two Months’
Binance will reportedly issue its own stablecoins within two months, with the goal to make stablecoins available for more of the world’s currencies.
US SEC Adds Fraud to List of Charges Against ‘Crypto’ Firm Longfin
The SEC has filed charges of fraud against purported blockchain-related firm Longfin Corp.
P2P Bitcoin Exchange HodlHodl Launches Lightning Network Support
Lightning Network support has been launched by non-custodial peer-to-peer exchange HodlHodl.