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Iran and Russia Consider Using Cryptocurrency to Evade US Sanctions: Report

Iran and Russia could turn to cryptocurrency as a solution to evade Western financial sanctions and reduce their dependence on the US dollar. Iran has been struck by a monetary crisis in recent months after its fiat currency, the rial, plunged to historic lows against the US dollar leading up to US ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2kcvPWN via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is the SEC Gunning for Ethereum and Ripple? Fat Chance

Gensler's remarks, made at an MIT gathering last week, imply that Ripple and the Ethereum Foundation—both of which sell reserve stocks of their respective cryptocurrency —could be violating securities law. Likewise, it implies that the popular U.S. exchange Coinbase won't be able to add new Ripple ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2rdfjKi via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Oscar Mayer Trades Bacoin Cryptocurrency For Actual Bacon

... to hand-selecting the best cuts and then naturally sugar-curing and naturally hardwood-smoking our bacon,” brand manager Matt Riezman said in a statement. “Add to that our proven expertise in the bacon-tech space, [and] Bacoin is poised to deliciously revolutionize the cryptocurrency market.” ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2JGeCQo via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

WPFH Announces the Acquisition of Digital Currency Vending Machine Business and ...

... Inc. (OTC PINK: WPFH), a leading developer and operator of on-line technology, gaming platforms and brands, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire all of the assets of The Crypto Market, a digital currency vending machine business and cryptocurrency mining equipment company for ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2I3QQhH via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

John McAfee-backed cryptocurrency platform leaks investor's personal details

Thousands of investors who poured money and time into the John McAfee-evangelized cryptocurrency ecommerce project, Bezop, have become the victims of data theft. The startup reportedly left the personal details of more than 25,000 investors on a publicly accessible MongoDB database, including ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HwT3AW via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NC regulators ban another cryptocurrency exchange

For the second time this month, state regulators have permanently banned a foreign cryptocurrency business from conducting its purported “scheme” in North Carolina. This time it's the entity known as Power Mining Pool, the subject of a temporary cease-and-desist order in March. That order was ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2Jnrk6v via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Malta Is Fast Becoming a Central Hub for Cryptocurrency Businesses

With huge names from the world of cryptocurrency making moves to call the island nation their home, Malta is emerging as something of a hub for digital currency activity. This is largely being driven by favourable legislation, as well as a Prime Minister who firmly believes in the future of cryptocurrencies. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2qTPjm4 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

AirDropAlert: Get New Cryptocurrency Token Air Drop Alerts?

Blockchain projects are being developed daily. However, they are faced with a challenge of reaching as many people as possible. Awareness for such projects is important so that the crypto community can transact on such a network leading to a rise in the value of the project's token. One of the popular ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2qTtfb8 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Google plans to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store

Extensions platform product manager James Wagner reports that Google is cracking down on all Chrome extensions that include a cryptocurrency mining component. Starting now, Google is rejecting all cryptocurrency mining extensions submitted to the Chrome Web Store. Those that are already listed ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2uIUudE via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

OnePlus teases PeiCoin cryptocurrency, 'launching' on April 1

OnePlus today announced it's jumping on the blockchain train with the imminent launch of PeiCoin. The phonetically convenient cryptocurrency , named after OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, was created “exclusively for OnePlus users,” and will launch in April. April 1, that is. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2pREx02 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blockchain And The Cryptocurrency Business Need A Good Publicist

Earlier this week, Bitcoin prices plunged, yet again, after Twitter, Facebook and Google announced they will no longer accept ads for Initial Coin Offerings. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of the Twitter community. As such, we have added a new policy for Twitter Ads relating to cryptocurrency ," a ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2pPFuVD via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Chile Call Out Banks for Denying Them Services

Two cryptocurrency exchanges from Chile have called on the country's baking association (Asociación de Bancos e Instituciones Financieras or ABIF) to issue a clear position regarding the new industry. The companies took this step after a number of Chilean banks reportedly shut down their accounts ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2GsXzn4 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Things to know about your cryptocurrency at tax time

"I think a lot of people who got in to cryptocurrency maybe didn't even think about the tax implications," says Janna Herron, a tax researcher and writer at Value Penguin. The Internal Revenue Service says virtual currency transactions are taxable by law. The agency issued its first and only guidance on ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2GbYEjK via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twitter will start banning cryptocurrency ads tomorrow

Twitter will begin blocking cryptocurrency -related ads tomorrow, the company confirmed in a statement to The Verge. The move follows other social media platforms like Reddit back in 2016, and more recently, Facebook and Google, which have already banned cryptocurrency ads. “We are committed to ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2IUlryj via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Yahoo! Japan to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 2019

... the Coincheck hack, worth $533 million, the FSA has already suspended two exchanges from doing business and fined others, including Coincheck. YJFX, the retail foreign exchange broker owned by Yahoo! Japan Corporation, will be responsible for the launch of the cryptocurrency exchange. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2ufcI6l via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J