Japan Moves to Eliminate 8% Sales Tax on Bitcoin, Paving the Way for Broader Crypto Adoption
In a landmark decision that would reshape the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in Asia, the Japanese government announced in mid-October […]
Japan Set to Eliminate Sales Tax on Bitcoin as Crypto Regulation Enters a New Era
The Core Argument In a move that could reshape the global cryptocurrency landscape, Japan is preparing to eliminate its 8%
DAO Token Delisting Ignites Securities Debate as Poloniex Removes Controversial Asset From Its Exchange
The cryptocurrency world was still reeling from the aftermath of the DAO hack when Poloniex, one of the largest digital
Spain Proposes 47% Tax on Bitcoin Miners as Global Regulatory Pressures Intensify
September 30, 2016, marks a significant day in the evolving relationship between cryptocurrency and government regulators worldwide. From Spain’s aggressive
Federal Judge Rules Bitcoin Qualifies as Money in Landmark Manhattan Court Decision
The Core Argument A federal judge in Manhattan delivers a ruling that shakes the foundation of cryptocurrency regulation in the
Devcon2 Regulatory Warnings Put ICO Boom Under SEC Scrutiny as Crypto Fundraising Surges
As Ethereum developers gathered in Shanghai for Devcon2 on September 19, 2016, the conversation extended far beyond technical upgrades and
Treasury Watchdog Slams IRS for Cryptocurrency Tax Blindspot as Global Regulators Circle Digital Assets
The Broad View The cryptocurrency market on June 7, 2016 presents a fascinating tableau of anticipation and momentum. Bitcoin trades
London Startup Announces First Cryptocurrency Index Fund as Digital Assets Enter Traditional Finance
In a move that signaled a new chapter for cryptocurrency’s relationship with traditional finance, a London-based startup announced on September
Calls for Crypto Exchange Oversight Grow Louder After Bitfinex Hack Leaves Customers With 36% Losses
Three weeks after hackers drained 119,756 bitcoin from Bitfinex — roughly $72 million at the time of the theft —
Darknet Markets Embrace Monero While Global Regulators Race to Keep Up With Crypto
TL;DR AlphaBay, the world’s largest darknet marketplace, officially begins accepting Monero (XMR) on August 22, 2016, signaling a shift toward