Plenty of cryptocurrency users have an interest in exploring different computer operating systems. Tails has always been of great interest in this regard. Similar to any other OS, the developers will introduce regular updates and fixes. Tails Acknowledges the Demand for Crypto Support In the latest edition, known as Tails 4.3, there is a key change for cryptocurrency users. This marks the first edition where Trezor hardware wallets are supported natively. A very interesting choice, given the nature of this privacy-oriented operating system. This news also comes at an interesting time. Not too long ago, it became apparent that all
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Facebook’s Libra digital currency is not going anywhere any time soon. Even though most people are aware of this, the UpLibra scam is trying to make the rounds once again. No one can obtain Facebook’s Libra at this time. There is no Libra Currency Given the current regulatory pressure, it seems unlikely that anyone will, for the foreseeable future. It would also appear that the overall interest in this project has waned significantly. Despite the unavailability of this token, several scam sites have popped up. They all claim to give users early access to Libra despite this currency not even 
A number of XRP traders are complaining about massive liquidations on Bitmex as the price of XRP spiked and was brought down by 56% in a single candle. After the incident, well known traders with leveraged positions took to Twitter to complain about the upset as some investors were completely liquidated. Also read: Fed Chair […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gave his testimony on cryptocurrency before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Mnuchin said crypto is a “crucial area” that the Treasury has spent a lot of time on. He also talked about stablecoins and announced that new crypto regulations focusing on transparency will be rolled out soon. Also read: […]
Coinbase has launched margin trading for users of its cryptocurrency trading platform, Coinbase Pro. Both individual and institutional investors in selected regions now have access to Coinbase margin trading. The company plans to expand access to more regions and provide more types of collateral assets. Also read: Bitcoin, Tesla Stock, Tron: How Warren Buffett Got […]
Many people consider the Ripple network to be completely centralized. That is not the case, as dozens of XRP validators are available at any given moment. Decentralizing a network on the scale of Ripple is no easy feat. Expanding the XRP Ecosystem However, some may argue that this network has less centralization compared to others. There are XRP validators, which act as somewhat of a full network node. There is always a demand for more validators, but incentivizing people to do so is a different matter altogether. CoinField wants to add more validators to the network through its own bounty 
A growing number of platforms allow Russian residents to purchase cryptocurrencies with local fiat money. Established cryptocurrency exchanges are not the most trouble-free option, however, as they often require extensive registration and rarely support popular payment methods in the region, unlike small online exchangers and peer-to-peer platforms. Also read: Russia’s New Prime Minister Has an […]
US authorities continue to crack down on any crypto scheme that seems illegitimate. Trading Club is now on the radar of the SEC and CFTC. There is a lot of interest in trading cryptocurrencies these days. Trading Club Wasn’t Helping Investors Most people would love to join a trading group for signals and potential profits. Trading Club, also known as Q3 Trading Club, was one of the more successful ventures in this regard. So much even that the group raised $33 million in funding from investors. The project apparently had its own custom algorithm capable of generating profits by trading 
In his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answered a number of questions regarding digital currencies. While stating that “a ledger where you know everybody’s payments” is not a problem in China, he believes it is not attractive for the U.S. Admitting that Facebook’s Libra project was a wake-up […]
Filing taxes related to cryptocurrencies in the US can be a very painstaking endeavor. It now appears that the IRS crypto tax audit letter being sent out to users is a lot more invasive than initially assumed. It is no secret that the IRS wants to target cryptocurrency holders. The IRS Goes All-in on Cryptocurrency Usage To do so, the agency will ask some very tough questions. Some of those questions will not go over well with the general public. As it turns out, the IRS wants to know a lot of things most people would never expect. The copy