On February 1, 2022 the SEC released an order asking Bitwise to clarify how the firm will prevent manipulation, fraud, liquidity, the spot ETFs effect on bitcoin futures trading and other potential issues. Bitwise will have 21 days to publicly address the SEC’s concerns, then the ruling on listing
The Chivo wallet is a government sponsored Bitcoin wallet for El Salvadoran citizens. Anyone who signed up for an account received $30 worth of bitcoin and could make free transactions in U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Released on September 7th, 2021 during Bitcoin Day, an estimated 500,000 users signed
A GoFoundMe fundraiser that was collecting funds for Canadian truckers protesting against covid-19 restrictions has been suspended by the platform. Over $10 million in funds had been donated to the campaign before it was suspended. The platform attached an “Under Review” disclaimer stating: “This fundraiser is currently paused and under
A GoFoundMe fundraiser that was collecting funds for Canadian truckers protesting against covid-19 restrictions has been suspended by the platform. Over $10 million in funds had been donated to the campaign before it was suspended. The platform attached an “Under Review” disclaimer stating: “This fundraiser is currently paused and under
On February 1, 2022 the SEC released an order asking Bitwise to clarify how the firm will prevent manipulation, fraud, liquidity, the spot ETFs effect on bitcoin futures trading and other potential issues. Bitwise will have 21 days to publicly address the SEC’s concerns, then the ruling on listing
The Chivo wallet is a government sponsored Bitcoin wallet for El Salvadoran citizens. Anyone who signed up for an account received $30 worth of bitcoin and could make free transactions in U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Released on September 7th, 2021 during Bitcoin Day, an estimated 500,000 users signed
The New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) announced that they will be offering a new bitcoin savings program for companies interested in partnering with them. The service will provide bitcoin trading and storage features that will not incur any fees to employees. All bitcoin will be held in NYDIG’s
In a budget speech held on Tuesday, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that they would be implementing a 30% tax on any income from the transfer of virtual digital assets. According to Sitharaman, “There’s been a phenomenal increase in transactions in virtual digital assets. The magnitude and
On January 31, 2022 Fidelity Digital Assets (FDAS) released a report titled “Bitcoin First,” in which co-authors Chris Kuiper and Jack Neureuter propose that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other digital assets and that investors should treat it as a monetary good that “no other digital asset is likely to
Bitcoin has benefited greatly from increased attention and adoption in 2021. It hit multiple all-time highs throughout 2021 before simmering down in December. But the start of the new year hasn’t seen the strong demand of years prior – at least when it comes to current market value.
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Bitfarms Ltd released its bitcoin production numbers for the first month of 2022, highlighting the addition of its new Paraguay location. The establishment of its newest mining facility brings the total number of online farms to seven.
“Bringing our Paraguay farm online marks the start of our commercial operations in
