Facebook is considering the possibility of launching its own cryptocurrency, reports Cheddar, US live streaming business news channel. … [Read more...] about Facebook considers launching its own cryptocurrency
Vitalik Buterin announces near-future implementation of ‘sharding’ to solve Ethereum scalability issue
Ethereum has rapidly become the most popular platform for ICOs and development of decentralized apps. The demand for higher transaction speed is rapidly increasing. The recent obsession with Cryptokitties revealed that during the peak loads the Ethereum network can clog up for a few days. Therefore, a solution for solving scalability issue of Ethereum blockchain is becoming … [Read more...] about Vitalik Buterin announces near-future implementation of ‘sharding’ to solve Ethereum scalability issue
Telegram cancels plans for public ICO
Telegram, a secure messaging service, which combines 200 million active users, has reportedly canceled its planned initial coin offering (ICO) for public investors. … [Read more...] about Telegram cancels plans for public ICO
Warren Buffett says buying bitcoin is ’not investing’
The entrepreneur, whose net worth is estimated at $100 billion, says people buying bitcoin hope ‘the next guy will pay more’. … [Read more...] about Warren Buffett says buying bitcoin is ’not investing’
US authorities to regulate crypto market in ‘balanced way’
William Hitman, Director at the Division of Corporation Finance of SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), sees blockchain as a promising technology of the future. The initial coin offering, he notes, is a vital alternative way of doing business. … [Read more...] about US authorities to regulate crypto market in ‘balanced way’
France lowers capital gain tax on cryptocurrency to 19%
Retail traders until recently had to pay up to 45% tax on each transaction, not counting social security payments of 17.2%. The government has changed the rules, lowering the bar by more than twice. … [Read more...] about France lowers capital gain tax on cryptocurrency to 19%
Ripple signs up five new customers
Several payment providers have decided to integrate Ripple’s xVia technology, but it does not use XRP cryptocurrency by default. … [Read more...] about Ripple signs up five new customers
Crypto news in brief (April 27, 2018): Bitcoin, Philippines, BBVA, Binance, IBM
- 17 million bitcoins have now been mined - The Philippine authorities will allow 10 companies to mine bitcoin, conduct ICOs and operate exchanges in a special economic zone - BBVA becomes the first global financial institution to issue loans using blockchain - Binance adds a new feature of converting 'crypto dust' into BNB - IBM introduces TrustChain, a blockchain … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 27, 2018): Bitcoin, Philippines, BBVA, Binance, IBM