The first woman to gain more than a million YouTube subscribers is now going all-in on bitcoin to promote financial freedom to her loyal fanbase. “I kind of view bitcoin as similar to YouTube, which…
Etoro’s Gooddollar Basic Income Initiative Aims to Fund…
An incentive of 100G$ will be given to registered users for new referrals, and 50G$ to new users as a ‘welcome bonus.’ Etoro, one of the world’s leading social trading platforms, has announced that it’s…
Spanish Treasury Releases Guidelines to Minimize the Risk…
The State Agency for Tax Administration of Spain published guidelines to reduce tax evasion for cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. The document is part of the general program of the so-called Annual Tax and Customs Control…
Economist Slams ECB Chief Lagarde’s Bitcoin Remarks as…
Responding to European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s recent remarks about bitcoin, the chief economist at investment firm Tressis said what Lagarde implied was “outrageous” and “dangerous” for cryptocurrency regulation. Economist Says Governments Would…
Ex-Real Madrid Football Player Joins a Spanish Lower…
In a possible first for Spanish football, DUX Internacional de Madrid, a lower division side says it has used crypto buy a new player. The player, David Barral moved to his new club after Criptan,…
Spanish Police Detain Four People Allegedly Involved in…
The Spanish police detained four people of different nationalities this week for allegedly running a $15 million crypto Ponzi scheme. According to the police, “many victims” filed a complaint against them. Victims Believed Their Bitcoins…
Spanish Municipality Creates Its Own Cryptocurrency to Boost…
A municipality in the province of Sevilla, Spain, has launched its own cryptocurrency, which aims to encourage residents and merchants to arrange transactions with it in the midst of the coronavirus-driven economic impact. Spain’s Sevilla…
Cryptocurrencies Prove Central Bank Models Are Obsolete, Says…
A Spanish professor and economist stated that cryptocurrencies have brought out the “obsolescence” of central banks, although their capitalization is still “very insignificant.” Crypto Is Not Only About the ‘Speculative Noise’ Pablo Agnese, an economics…
First Mover: Bitcoin Steady Over $13K as JPMorgan…
Bitcoin was higher, appearing to hold above $13,000 for the first time since January 2018. But the most drama in crypto markets came after an exploit of the decentralized finance protocol Harvest Finance sent the…
First Mover: Bitcoin Steady Over $13K as JPMorgan…
Bitcoin was higher, appearing to hold above $13,000 for the first time since January 2018. But the most drama in crypto markets came after an exploit of the decentralized finance protocol Harvest Finance sent the…
Macro Investor Dan Tapiero on Crypto Adoption: Emerging…
Bitcoin and gold holder Dan Tapiero, says it is still early to talk of widespread crypto adoption as the proportion of users relative to the rest of the population remains low. Tapiero makes the remarks…
Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose…
Spain’s government has reportedly approved a bill that requires cryptocurrency owners to disclose their crypto holdings and any gains on their assets. Spain’s Finance Minister and the government’s spokesperson, Maria Jesus Montero, said at a…
Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose…
Spain’s government has reportedly approved a bill that requires cryptocurrency owners to disclose their crypto holdings and any gains on their assets. Spain’s Finance Minister and the government’s spokesperson, Maria Jesus Montero, said at a…
Bitcoin for Spain’s Congress: BTC Sent to 350…
Bitcoin has been sent to 350 deputies of the Spanish Congress as part of an educational initiative similar to the “Crypto for Congress” campaign that sent bitcoin to all Members of U.S. Congress. Bitcoin Sent…
3 key on-chain metrics point to a bullish…
While Ether (ETH) price has been stuck between the $340-$350 range for the last month, multiple on-chain metrics suggest that a recovery may be building. Santiment, a cryptocurrency data analytics firm, recently noted that the…
SEC Bitcoin Blunder: Regulator Accuses John McAfee Of…
One of the crypto industry’s earliest supporters and the man who predicted Bitcoin would reach $1 million by the end of this year, was just arrested in Spain for tax evasion. That man is John…
Bitcoin ATMs Surpass 10,100 Worldwide: Expert Shares Industry…
The bitcoin ATM industry has reached a milestone as the number of machines installed worldwide has surpassed 10,000 after seven years since the first machine was installed. There are now 10,162 bitcoin ATM locations spread…
EU to Launch Comprehensive Crypto Regulation by 2024:…
The European Union is planning to implement comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation by 2024, two EU reports have reportedly revealed. This follows five European finance ministers calling on the European Commission to put in place “very strong…
A Spain Based Crypto Ponzi Scheme Abruptly Freezes…
A Spain based crypto Ponzi scheme, Arbicorp abruptly froze accounts of more 120,000 investors on September 12, after the discovery of an error that causes one of its cryptocurrency trading bots to overpay. Arbicorp claims…
European Union Seeks Strict Regulation of Crypto and…
The European Commission, the executive arm of the E.U., has drawn up regulation to tightly monitor cryptocurrencies it considers “significant”, including asset-backed stablecoins like Facebook’s libra. Euractiv, a European news outlet, first reported the news…
Personal Data of 250,000 People From 20 Countries…
A global bitcoin scam has reportedly leaked personal data of about 250,000 people from more than 20 countries. The majority of the compromised data were of people in the U.K., Australia, South Africa, and the…
Amid the Crisis, a New Generation Is Ready…
As the world’s nations and financial institutions plan their recovery from the unprecedented economic upheaval in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, more and more people are turning to digital assets. Cryptocurrency’s extraordinary resilience during…
Online Data Analysis Points to Venezuela Accepting BTC…
During the last week, a number of bitcoiners have been discussing Venezuela’s Administrative Service for Identification, Migration, and Foreigners, also known as SAIME accepting bitcoin payments for passport applications and renewals. A number of crypto…
Bitcoin Name and Logo Registered With Spanish Patent…
The Bitcoin name and logo has been trademarked in Spain with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office. This process was completed by Ignacio Rubio Menéndez, a compliance expert and lawyer specializing in business law. Cointelegraph…
There Are Now More Than 8,000 Bitcoin ATMs…
The total number of Bitcoin ATMs has now passed 8,000 worldwide. According to monitoring resource CoinATMRadar, there are currently 8,208 ATMs in 73 countries allowing users to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins for…
US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the…
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract “greater…regulatory focus” in a bid…
Travala Sees 205% Jump in Booking Revenue as…
Crypto-friendly travel booking platform Travala has reported booking growth as demand for travel returns despite continued coronavirus crisis and extended lockdowns in many places. Its booking revenue in May soared 205% and 60% of all…
3 Technical Factors Point to a Bitcoin Price…
The Bitcoin (BTC) price has seen a strong recovery to $9,887 since mid-March, rising by more than $6,000 within a span of two months. The rapid upsurge was caused in anticipation of the block reward…