Month: April 2018

Thai Regulators Reject Request to Revamp Cryptocurrency Taxation Guidelines

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Various digital asset operators in Thailand have submitted a request to remove capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately, that request has been denied by the country’s Revenue Department. The 15% withholding tax on digital asset trades will remain in place for the foreseeable future, which may hinder the country’s chances of making a positive impact in … Read more

How to Protect Yourself Against DNS Attacks When Using Cryptocurrency

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DNS attacks can manifest themselves in many ways, all targeted against the Domain Name System that connects the internet. At best they’re an inconvenience, knocking websites offline or preventing access, and at worst they’re costly, as this week’s $150,000 Myetherwallet hijack demonstrated. When you’re interacting in the crypto space, here are a few ways to … Read more

Kraken Confirms It is a Centralized Choke Point for Financial Freedom

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The recent debacle involving Coinbase and the WikiLeaks shop has caused a fair bit of controversy. It is evident WikiLeaks will need to find a new way to solve its issues and deal with Bitcoin payments. Some people have even suggested looking at Kraken as an alternative, but the company acknowledges they are not in the best position to make good things … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Drops Another $100

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Bitcoin has dropped to $8,800. This is a $100 drop from yesterday’s $8,900, which in turn was a fall from the currency’s previous high of $9,300 last Tuesday. People are scratching their heads and wondering what’s going on. Bitcoin’s market cap has sunk from $158 billion to $140 billion in less than 24 hours. Analysts … Read more

How Smart Contracts Could Revolutionize Online Gambling: FunFair and Virtue Poker Face Off in Merkle Exclusive Interview

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Online gambling is estimated to be a $50-300 billion dollar business worldwide. Yet while it’s a huge market, the current centralized model poses problems for players, casinos, and others acting in the space. Both FunFair and Virtue Poker seek to fundamentally change this industry through decentralization. If their bets are right, all parties will benefit from a fairer … Read more

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