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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to Speak at Turkish Summit Alongside Gov’t Bigwigs

Changpeng Zhao, CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, will be speaking at the Turkish Capital Markets Summit in November. Changpeng Zhao, CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, will be speaking at the Turkish Capital Markets Summit 2019. On Nov. 1, Cointelegraph Turkish reported that Zhao, also known as CZ within the crypto community, will be…
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SBI’s Crypto-Focused Venture Capital Arm Sees Major Turnaround On Year

SBI Securities’ trading revenue surged 19% in 2019 due to the inclusion of SBI VC Trade crypto affiliate in July, SBI Holdings says. SBI Securities’ trading revenue surged 19.2% in 2019, largely due to the inclusion of the company’s crypto investment wing, which turned a $7.1 million loss into a $30 million profit over the…
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Tracking Bitcoin Transactions, Explained

Keeping track of your crypto transactions can be crucial for some much-needed peace of mind. How can I be informed of what’s happening with my crypto transactions? Some crypto exchanges are aiming to deliver full transparency to their users. This attitude toward openness can be especially beneficial for users who are using Bitcoin and other…
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Binance Rumored to Be Planning New Office in Beijing in First Presence in China Since 2017

In a first since China’s crypto ban of 2017, Binance may be planning to open an office on the Chinese mainland. Major crypto exchange Binance may be returning to China, with a planned office to open in Beijing, sources say. Binance in exile Binance, which left China in September 2017 in response to the country’s…
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New IRS Tax Guidance Targets Crypto, and US Persons Who Use It

Do you have a diverse portfolio that contains digital currency? The United States Internal Revenue Service also wants to know your answer. On Oct. 9, 2019, the United States Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2019-24 and a series of frequently asked questions, identifying rules governing U.S. taxation of digital currencies. Taxation in the U.S.…
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The SEC Files as the CFTC Settles Charges Against Swiss Securities Dealer

The U.S. SEC and CFTC have both filed and settled charges against Switzerland-based securities dealer XBT Corp. SARL. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against XBT Corp. SARL on the same day that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) settles charges against the same company.  SEC allegations In a press release…
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Proof-of-Work Doesn’t Solve Every Blockchain Use Case

Alternative use cases for a blockchain, existing alternatives to proof-of-work, and a case for why we need new consensus mechanisms. The Bitcoin white paper was published 11 years ago today, on Oct. 31, 2008, meaning that Bitcoin (BTC) is celebrating its 11th year of existence. From its humble beginnings to over a $300 billion market…
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Top Five Tips for New Bitcoin Investors

Here are the basic steps to success when making your first cryptocurrency investment. Investing in Bitcoin (BTC) can be quite intimidating if you’re only just learning about its existence now. In fact, taking the plunge and entering the cryptocurrency sphere is a risk for anyone, with or without investment experience. This is because the crypto…
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Canada Pushes to Regulate Crypto Adoption, Forgoing Volatile BTC Past

Canada’s volatile history of mainstream adoption and fraud is directly impacting the future of cryptocurrency in the country. Recently, Canada’s central bank has been leading working groups with global partners exploring a blockchain future. Their crypto presence has soared with Ernst & Young’s announcement that it is using Toronto to test its public government expenditure…
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Australian Stock Exchange Wants Oversight of Blockchain Trading System

An Australian stock exchange is concerned that the blockchain-based system of its sole competitor could pose an unfair advantage. The Australian subsidiary of market operator Chi-X called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate the possible effects of blockchain tech on trading activities. Reuters reported on Oct. 30 that stock exchange Chi-X…
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