Cryptocurrencies
Switzerland Open to International Cooperation on Libra, Says Watchdog
FINMA director Mark Branson has rebuffed the notion that Facebook’s choice of Switzerland for the Libra Association HQ was a matter of regulatory arbitrage.
No, Bitcoin Price Is Not in a 2018-Like ‘Descending Triangle’ of Doom
Is there a descending triangle on the current Bitcoin price chart? In our opinion, no.
BNY Mellon to Act as Transfer Agent for Bitwise’s Proposed Bitcoin ETF
Bitwise has chosen BNY Mellon to be the transfer agent for its Bitcoin ETF, while Foreside Fund Services will be the marketing agent and Cohen & Company will act as auditor.
Coinbase UK Settles Lawsuit With Victim of Email Phishing Attack
Coinbase U. K. settled a lawsuit with a man who lost 80 Bitcoins in an email phishing attack.
LocalBitcoins: Tor Browser Users at Risk of Losing Their Bitcoins
Finnish P2P crypto exchange LocalBitcoins says Tor Browser users are at risk of having their Bitcoin stolen.
Iranian Crypto Miners Tax Exempt If They Repatriate Offshore Earnings
Iran's National Tax Administration states that cryptocurrency miners will be eligible for a repatriation tax exemption, similar to non-oil exports.
Tezos Foundation Issues Batch of Grants to Smart Contract, Explorer Projects
The Tezos Foundation has awarded 14 grants to projects working on various aspects of the network’s development, including a Telegram bot for monitoring events on its blockchain.
Major South Korean Mobile Carrier Launches Blockchain Project
South Korean mobile carrier Union Mobile announced the launch of its blockchain platform and accompanying token.
VanEck Now Offering Bitcoin Financial Product for Institutional Investors
VanEck Associates is now offering a type of financial product with exposure to Bitcoin for institutional investors only.