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
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%
Nasdaq considers to become crypto exchange in future, already supports Gemini
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman told CNBC that over time the exchange could become a platform for trading digital currencies. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq considers to become crypto exchange in future, already supports Gemini
Christine Lagarde shared her opinion on cryptocurrency and blockchain
Managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde has recently published two blog posts on cryptocurrencies, describing disadvantages of digital assets and benefits they could provide. … [Read more...] about Christine Lagarde shared her opinion on cryptocurrency and blockchain
Tom Lee of Fundstrat would choose Bitcoin over Bitcoin Cash
Cryptocurrency investor and Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Tom Lee shared his opinion on what cryptocurrency he would put his money in. … [Read more...] about Tom Lee of Fundstrat would choose Bitcoin over Bitcoin Cash