cryptocurrency
😎 The intrigue of the year: will Kraken 🇺🇸 launch its own blockchain?⁉️ Paid Members Public
😎 The intrigue of the year: will Kraken 🇺🇸 launch its own blockchain?⁉️ Spoiler: yes. Kraken doesn’t want to be left behind by giants like Coinbase and Binance. The Ink testnet will be available for developers by the end of this year, although its own token will take a bit longer
🤩 Italy 🇮🇹: capital gains tax on BTC may rise to 61% Paid Members Public
🤩 Italy 🇮🇹: capital gains tax on BTC may rise to 61% The regulator’s intent seems clear: to discourage cryptocurrency investments. ➡️ Currently, the tax rate is 26%, so an increase to 61% would be significant. ➡️ Italian authorities fear that the growing interest in BTC could weaken the euro. However, the government
😠 United States 🇺🇸 may ban USDT Paid Members Public
😠 United States 🇺🇸 may ban USDT Tether Holdings Ltd, the issuer of the USDT token, is facing new controversy. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating whether Tether has been used to finance illicit activities, including drug trafficking, terrorism, hacking, and money laundering. ▶️ Why is there suspicion? ⁉️ — Authorities suspect possible connections with
💣 South Korea 🇰🇷: Crypto Exchanges Shutting Down, Raising User Concerns Paid Members Public
💣 South Korea 🇰🇷: Crypto Exchanges Shutting Down, Raising User Concerns With multiple crypto exchanges closing down, many investors are anxious about their assets being frozen under government regulation. However, citizens can find some reassurance‼️ ▶️ The primary impact appears to be on platform operators. Since the start of the year, 11 exchanges
🤩Russia 🇷🇺: Crypto exchanges may be required to hand over user information to authorities Paid Members Public
🤩Russia 🇷🇺: Crypto exchanges may be required to hand over user information to authorities Rosfinmonitoring has proposed new rules requiring crypto exchanges to a) obtain licenses and b) store user data for 5 years. ▶️ This information would include both the sender and recipient of cryptocurrencies. ▶️ Until now, the only way to
🏹Robinhood🇺🇸 extends its reach to Europe: new crypto services available Paid Members Public
🏹Robinhood🇺🇸 extends its reach to Europe: new crypto services available The U.S. financial platform has expanded its services in the EU, now allowing transfers and autonomous storage of cryptocurrencies. 💡 Previously: when Robinhood launched in the EU last December, it offered cryptocurrency trading, but users were unable to transfer their
⚡️Sberbank🇷🇺 strengthened control over user operations and blocked accounts from which transactions with cryptocurrencies were made Paid Members Public
⚡️Sberbank🇷🇺 strengthened control over user operations and blocked accounts from which transactions with cryptocurrencies were made Cryptocurrency transactions are now considered "suspicious" - until further clarification is provided. ➖ If the client can verify their cryptocurrency income with screenshots of cryptocurrency exchange sites or other corresponding services, the card
👍 South Africa's🇿🇦 regulator approved the granting of 60 operational licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges Paid Members Public
👍 South Africa's🇿🇦 regulator approved the granting of 60 operational licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges By November 30, 2023, the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) had received 300 applications; however, not all of them met the requirements. 🟰 In South Africa, there are several large proprietary trading platforms, notably