North America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup 9th to 15th February 2019
North America Welcome to another weekly blockchain news roundup from around the world. Here we present to you all the latest Bitcoin news continent by continent and country by country. The United States JP Morgan Launches New Cryptocurrency: JP Morgan, one of the biggest investment banks in the country has launched a new crypto token […]
Asia and Australia: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup 9th to 15th February 2019
Asia and Australia Welcome to another weekly blockchain news roundup from around the world. Here we present to you all the latest Bitcoin news continent by continent and country by country. Japan Financial Regulator Declares Drop in Crypto Inquiries: The top financial regulator of Japan, Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced that there has been […]
Argentina Goes With Bitcoin to Settle Export Deal
Argentina has made history by recently completing an export deal with South American neighbor Paraguay using Bitcoin as payment. The export of pesticides and fumigation products has set an example for others in the region, showing that cryptocurrency has the potential to act as a credible form of payment at the international trade level as […]
South America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup 9th to 15th February 2019
South America Welcome to another weekly blockchain news roundup from around the world. Here we present to you all the latest Bitcoin news continent by continent and country by country. Brazil Crypto Association Launches Crypto Prize: ABCripto, one of the top two crypto exchanges in the country has launched a new crypto prize to recognize […]
NYSE Arca Bitcoin ETF Now Under SEC Review
The SEC has begun to review a rule change for the NYSE’s Arca ETF with a decision due in 45 days. The NYSE filed for permission to launch Bitcoin-related ETFs last year hoping to launch five separate ETFs linked to both bull and bear futures contracts listed on NYSE Arca. Now the NYSE Arca exchange […]
Japan Financial Regulator Requested to Reduce Crypto Tax by Economic Alliance
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has been requested by the Association of New Economy (JANE) to reduce the current tax rate for crypto-related income, media reported on 14 February 2019. In a proposal request, it has been suggested to the FSA to impose progressive taxation on crypto instead of general taxation, noted media report. The initiative was led […]
Apple Contributing to Ethical Mining Project
In a filing with the US Security Exchange Commission (SEC), Apple has mentioned its work in formulating the Responsible Minerals Initiative’s (RMI) blockchain guidelines. The “Conflict Minerals Report” was published on 15th February 2019. In summary, the document explains various business practices and ethics employed by Apple in sourcing minerals for its consumer electronic devices. The […]
