Japanese public firm Metaplanet buys another $2.5M of Bitcoin

Two Venezuelan companies have partnered to release a cryptocurrency debit card and point-of-sale (PoS) system.“Crypto transfer device” supports four currenciesAccording to a social media release by state-sanctioned exchange CriptoLAGO on Oct. 1, the joint offering with so-called “investment cryptobank” Glufco is already taking orders. A translated part of the announcement states: “What we were waiting for,…

Back in 2016, there was a referendum that caused Brexit, which has since been affecting all spheres of British life. Would Brexit’s effects be positive or negative for the fintech industry in the United Kingdom? We asked experts from the London Fintech Week, the U.K. in a Changing Europe, the University of Nottingham and more.…

Bitcoin (BTC) targeted $37,000 at the Nov. 14 Wall Street open as the latest United States inflation data undercut expectations.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewCPI offers Bitcoin, stocks a pleasant surpriseData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price strength returning as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflected slowing inflation in October.CPI came in 0.1%

It’s been said that “Blockchain technology is not as decentralized as we think” and that critical decisions are made, not democratically, but by a small group of “agents of influence” often including founders, software developers, miners and other parties with a monetary interest in the matter. This notion is open to debate, of course, but accepting…

As the cryptocurrency world matures with more and more jurisdictions legalizing it and ensuring crypto becomes an industry standard, cryptocurrency receives a quality mark that proves that it can earn users’ trust. Over the next four years, the European Union will introduce new rules that will allow the introduction of blockchain technologies and crypto assets…

$24,500 keeps control on hourly timeframes as gains for both Bitcoin and Ethereum are quickly extinguished. 579 Total views 30 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) returned to range resistance on Aug. 17 amid ongoing concerns that a retracement is imminen.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewNo success for Bitcoin bullsData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView…

Cointelegraph journalist Giovanni Pigni spent two weeks challenging an AI program in a crypto investment competition. 198 Total views 10 Total shares Cointelegraph video journalist and YouTube host Giovanni Pigni challenged ChatGPT to a crypto investment game. Both contenders had $100 to build a strong crypto portfolio and make as much money as possible in

Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, but similar issues arise around the world. As always, check with a local tax professional to assess your own particular tax situation.1. Do I need to report my cryptocurrency trades…