Research Paper Declares Bitcoin Compliant With Shariah Law

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are intriguing because they are very different from the traditional financial systems we use today. One particular subject people have pondered is whether or not bitcoin complies with the religious law that forms a part of Islamic tradition — otherwise known as Shariah Law. This week a microfinance firm based in Indonesia, Blossom Finance, … Read more

Philippines Regulator Issues Warning to Cloud Mining Participants

This week the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed to the public that it plans to enforce securities regulations against cloud mining operations. According to the SEC’s statement, the regulatory agency believes these types of contracts should be defined as “securities.” Also read: ‘Cryptomatoes’ Using Excess Mining Heat to Grow Produce Philippines Securities and Exchange … Read more

Scam Round-Up: Asian Investment Schemes and Snail Mail Extortion

Unfortunately, as with any industry, scams of all shapes and sizes persist within the cryptocurrency sector. This past week has seen a Filipino couple arrested after amassing over $17 million USD through a bitcoin investment scam, and protests held outside the office of a Vietnamese company that swindled $660 through two multi-level marketing (MLM) initial … Read more

Tax Paying Americans Owe $25 Billion in Cryptocurrency

Tax season in the U.S. is here, and many citizens who use or hold cryptocurrencies are clamoring around trying to figure out how to file their capital gains taxes. According to reports from Fundstrat’s analyst Tom Lee, cryptocurrencies represent roughly 20 percent of last years U.S. capital gains. Also Read: Emin Gün Sirer Discusses Cryptocurrency Academics … Read more

George Soros Is Rumored to Be Investing in Cryptocurrency

Billionaire octogenarian George Soros is reportedly taking an interest in cryptocurrency trading. If true, the move would be a remarkable turnaround for the business magnate, who’s previously been scathing of bitcoin, calling it a bubble and a tool of dictators. Also read: George Soros: Bitcoin is Propped Up by Dictators Soros Eyes an Entry into … Read more

Bank of Korea Poll: 40% of Young Adults Enthusiastic About Cryptocurrency

The Korean central bank has released the results of its nationwide poll which includes information about cryptocurrency acceptance. Among 25,011 poll participants, 40% of young adults are eager to possess cryptocurrencies, according to local media. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Korean Central Bank’s Crypto Poll The Bank of Korea … Read more

Large Glassware Plant in Siberia to Mine Bitcoin

The largest glass manufacturing plant in Siberia may soon start minting bitcoins. The management of the factory in Novosibirsk announced plans to invest in a mining farm. 11 million rubles will be spent in the first phase of the project to utilize surplus electricity and make use of empty spaces. Also read: Bitmain Opens Repair … Read more

Trading Takes Over Your Life? Meet the Platform that Lets You Sell and Buy Bitcoin in Your Sleep

The cryptomarket is already full of autotrading platforms and robots but most of them are unhandy, intricate, nor prices seem to be fair. The whole market may change with start of a new blockchain project providing the simple and user-friendly platform to build and run your own automated strategy. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article … Read more

The Bitcoin Misery Index: Finding An Entry Way With Sadness

This week the Wall Street analyst and Fundstrat executive, Tom Lee, has revealed a new index that helps cryptocurrency investors know the right time to buy BTC. The indicator is called the ‘Bitcoin Misery Index’ that calculates multiple market factors. Also read: Ant Creek: Is Bitmain Quietly Developing a Mining Facility in the US? The ‘Bitcoin … Read more

Retirement Custodian Bitira Offers Insured Multi-Cryptocurrency IRAs

The cryptocurrency retirement account firm Bitira has announced the launch of two new features added to its business model, which includes fully-insured cold storage accounts and a variety of new cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin cash, ethereum, and more. Also Read: Japan’s SBI Holdings Claims 40% Stake in Hardware Wallet Company Digital Asset Retirement Funds Bitira is … Read more