Month: January 2020

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Takes Korean Tax Authority to Court Over $69 Million ‘Groundless’ Tax

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Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in South Korea, has taken the country’s tax authority to court over a “groundless” tax imposed on the exchange. Experts explain that currently there are no grounds to tax crypto transactions in South Korea and existing tax laws do not apply to crypto transactions. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto … Read more

Chainalysis Report Confirms Huobi and Binance are Invovled in Laundering Illicit BTC Streams

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Chainalysis is a well-respected blockchain analysis firm. In its yearly report, the findings do not paint a positive picture for some key crypto exchanges. The yearly Chainalysis report always provides some interesting insights into the cryptocurrency industry. Chainalysis Keeps Following the Funds For years, bitcoin and altcoins have often been associated with money laundering and … Read more

BTC Miami Blockchain Conference Kicks Off Its Seventh Year

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On January 16, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) opened its doors at the James L. Knight Center in Miami for its seventh year. The conference was filled with hundreds of crypto enthusiasts, exhibits, and well known speakers from the blockchain industry. Also Read: Grassroots Bitcoin Cash House Movement Expands to Ghana BTC Miami Conference … Read more

Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia

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A new political force is being born in Russia out of the country’s tech business circles. The idea has been conceived by representatives of the country’s growing digital economy sector who want to embark on finding solutions to numerous issues that concern the crypto space. Also read: Eastern Europe Sees More Fiat Options for Trading … Read more