Bitcoin Adoption Continues: Parking Lots, Supplies Store, Courses, Boutique Hotel

Bitcoin adoption continues to grow rapidly worldwide. This adoption roundup features four merchants that recently started accepting the digital currency – a boutique hotel in Spain, parking lots, an electrical supply store, and online courses in Japan. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Parking Lots Park Realty Co. Ltd., which provides a … Read more

Ripple Sued for Alleged Violations of US Securities Laws

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ripple Labs, its CEO, and subsidiary. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants have violated the state and federal securities laws, engaging in schemes to raise hundreds of millions of dollars through the sale of unregistered ripple tokens (XRP). Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space … Read more

Indian Cryptocurrency Investors Remain Bullish Despite Looming Bank Ban

Even though the current cryptocurrency situation in India doesn’t look all that appealing, most investors aren’t too worried. There is a growing group of cryptocurrency traders who remain confident that Bitcoin and its cohorts will overcome the upcoming bank ban. Cryptocurrencies have seen many setbacks over the years, and it seems this will be another footnote … Read more

Venezuela Spends 20,000 Petro to Create a Digital Cryptocurrency Bank

Venezuela is a remarkable country when it comes to cryptocurrency. Despite the Petro currency continuing to be scrutinized left, right, and center, it seems there are big plans for this crypto. More specifically, the government now aims to create a digital cryptocurrency bank directly targeted at younger residents. The venture will receive $1.2 billion worth of funding in the … Read more

@Bitcoin Refers to Bitcoin as a Two-year-old Experimental Cryptocurrency With no Whitepaper

There have been a lot of discussions regarding which currency should call itself Bitcoin. Although one would assume Bitcoin itself would be the most obvious choice, that is not necessarily the case. Bitcoin Cash supporters are convinced there are better currencies out there, including BCH. A recent tweet by @Bitcoin is certainly sparking a lot of … Read more

Azerbaijan to Tax Crypto Incomes and Profits

Gains from cryptocurrency transactions will be taxed in Azerbaijan, according to a high-ranking official from the Tax Ministry. Authorities in the energy-rich nation intend to tap into both corporate profits and personal incomes. The country has previously taken a conservative stance on cryptocurrencies but the focus on taxation now signals a change in Baku.  Also … Read more

Hollywood Producer Andrea Iervolino Launches TaTaTu, a Blockchain-Powered Social Entertainment Platform

Since music and film became digitized, both the RPAA and Hollywood have fallen victim to a multitude of platforms that have come into existence, making content freely available and accessible to people across the world, driving down profits and revenue streams. But, with blockchain technology, there may finally be a means by which to harmonize the … Read more

Cryptocurrency Bets Surge at Kentucky Derby

Betting with cryptocurrencies has grown significantly, including at the most famous US horse race, the Kentucky Derby. Using them to place bets on some of the web’s largest sportsbooks yields a number of benefits such as no fees and more frequent withdrawals. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Rising Trend of Crypto … Read more