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Lawmakers Push For New Bitcoin Rules (#GotBitcoin?)

Some legislators see competitive advantage in fostering cryptocurrencies, blockchain sector. Lawmakers Push For New Bitcoin Rules (#GotBitcoin?) Cryptocurrency is on the agenda in Washington. The Internal Revenue Service is expected to update its 2014 guidance on cryptocurrencies in coming weeks, following an April request from a bipartisan group of 20…

Avoid State Taxes On Crypto With US Supreme Court’s Recent Trust Decision? (#GotBitcoin?)

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats Bitcoin and other cryptos as property. That means each property transfer can trigger taxes, with a tax hit to both the recipient and the transferor. A key question is the market value at the time of the transfer. Some crypto investors put…

Facebook’s Libra Is Bad For African Americans (#GotBitcoin?)

Libra, Facebook’s attempt at cryptocurrency, has been confusing at best, disingenuous at worst. Coming from this cryptocurrency enthusiast and bitcoin owner since early 2013, it is time to dispel some common misconceptions. Facebook’s Libra Is Bad For African Americans (#GotBitcoin?) Libra Is Not A Game-Changer Will Facebook bring a lot…

California Assesses Damage After Second Powerful Earthquake Hits (#GotBitcoin?)

Gov. Newsom seeks a presidential emergency declaration for direct federal assistance. California Assesses Damage After Second Powerful Earthquake Hits (#GotBitcoin?) A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked southern California Friday night, sending tremors that could be felt in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and nearly 400 miles north in Sacramento. The quake caused…

Cuba ‘Studying Cryptocurrency’ To Dodge US Sanctions, Says Gov’t (#GotBitcoin)

Cuba is the latest country to consider using cryptocurrency to skirt U.S. sanctions, Reuters reported quoting a government source on July 3. Cuba ‘Studying Cryptocurrency’ To Dodge US Sanctions, Says Gov’t (#GotBitcoin) In a public address on local television, the country’s president, Migual Diaz-Canel, said the plan would raise capital…

Crypto Firm Charity Announces Alliance To Support Feminine Health (#GotBitcoin?)

The Binance Charity Foundation (BCF) has announced a new initiative for improving feminine health. Crypto Firm Charity Announces Alliance To Support Feminine Health (#GotBitcoin?) BCF, which is the philanthropic arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announced an alliance of 47 organizations to make a token geared towards women's health in a…

Women’s Soccer Team Celebrations Draw World-Wide Criticism And Support (#GotBitcoin?)

U.S. Women Turn Up the Noise in Pursuit of World Cup Glory. Women's Soccer Team Celebrations Draw World-Wide Criticism And Support (#GotBitcoin?) [caption id="attachment_11861" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Megan Rapinoe Celebrates Scoring The Second Goal In The Quarter Final Game Against France.[/caption] Amid the distractions swirling around the U.S. national soccer team,…

Canadian Startup Wants To Upgrade Millions of ATMs To Sell Bitcoin (#GotBitcoin?)

Canadian exchange Coinsquare has acquired software allowing traditional ATMs to sell cryptocurrency such as bitcoin (BTC), according to a press release on July 3. Canadian Startup Wants To Upgrade Millions of ATMs To Sell Bitcoin (#GotBitcoin?) Coinsquare announced a controlling investment in Just Cash, a United States-based fintech startup that…

Trump Says US ‘Should Match’ China’s Money Printing Game (#GotBitcoin?)

United States President Donald Trump has proposed the U.S. should ‘MATCH’ Chinese and Euoropean currency manipulation, sparking a dip in the greenback’s value. Trump Says US 'Should Match' China’s Money Printing Game (#GotBitcoin?) The president shared his thoughts in a tweet published on July 3: “China and Europe playing big…

Casa Launches Lightning Node Mobile App for Bitcoin Newbies (#GotBitcoin?)

Casa’s new mobile app makes it easier to manage your lightning node on the go. Casa Launches Lightning Node Mobile App for Bitcoin Newbies (#GotBitcoin?) Launched today, the new Sats App works like a noncustodial wallet with some unique features. In addition to being able to manage a user’s lightning…

Blockstream Launches Atomic Swaps On Liquid Bitcoin Sidechain (#GotBitcoin?)

Blockstream has created an “experimental” tool that makes it easier for users to trade “trustlessly” between tokens launched on its Liquid sidechain. Blockstream Launches Atomic Swaps On Liquid Bitcoin Sidechain (#GotBitcoin?) Dubbed Liquid Swap Tool, the platform uses “atomic swaps,” a cryptographic technology that already serves as backbone for newer…

Ultimate Resource On Bitcoin’s Ability To Fuel Market In Crypto Derivatives

New structured products draw concern as digital currency climbs back above $10,000. Ultimate Resource On Bitcoin's Ability To Fuel Market In Crypto Derivatives Wall Street has dreamed up an array of derivatives tied to stocks, commodities and mortgages. Now such contracts are being developed for bitcoin. In recent months, some…