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Luxury US Hotel Group Now Accepts Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Other Cryptos

Guests can now use cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether and dogecoin to pay for bookings.

Business  ·  11 March 2021
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Planned ETF Would Invest in Grayscale’s GBTC to Sidestep SEC’s Crypto Reluctance

Up to 15% of the fund would be invested in bitcoin, solely through the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

Markets  ·  11 March 2021
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Crypto.com Launches Tool to Simplify Crypto Taxes

The tax calculator is launching in Canada, but will later see a wider rollout.

News  ·  10 March 2021
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South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Builds Pilot Platform for Central Bank Digital Currency

The Seoul-based bank built the blockchain-based platform in preparation for a role as intermediary should a digital won be launched.

Tech  ·  10 March 2021
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South Korea to Fine Crypto Exchanges That Fail to Tackle Illicit Activity

Penalties will apply if trading venues fail to follow three regulations, the Financial Services Commission said.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
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Digital Currency Group to Put up to $250M Into Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust

The blockchain investment firm said it will buy the GBTC shares on the open market.

Business  ·  10 March 2021
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CryptoKitties Developer Dapper Labs Blocks Token Project From Using ‘Flow’ Name

Flow is also the name of Dapper Labs' blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
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Ripple CEO Says Legal Dispute With YouTube Over XRP Scams Now Resolved

Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple and YouTube have now agreed to "work together" to tackle XRP scams on the video platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
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Bankrupt Crypto Lending Platform Cred Had UK Fugitive in Charge of Funds

James Alexander was employed as the CCO of Cred, a crypto lender that filed for bankruptcy in November.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
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India’s Internet and Mobile Association Calls for Crypto Regulation, Not Ban

The association said India could benefit from a "robust" regulatory regime for digital assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
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Nigeria Is Now Rewarding Citizens for Using Licensed Money Senders, Not Crypto

The "Naira 4 Dollar Scheme" is a bid to funnel remittances through official channels. Meanwhile, peer-to-peer bitcoin remains popular.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2021
Exchanges

EXMO Exchange Taps Ledger Vault to Help Secure User Assets After 2020 Hack

Using Ledger Vault's "battle-tested" custody tech, the exchange says security will be enhanced for users as well as other benefits.

Business  ·  9 March 2021
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Taco Bell Just Sold a Collection of 5 Fast-Food-Themed NFTs

Proceeds from the sale of the digital collectibles will go to the Taco Bell Foundation.

Business  ·  9 March 2021
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Private Swiss Bank NPB Launches Digital Asset Trading, Custody Services

Clients will be able to trade crypto assets and use a custody service based in Switzerland.

Business  ·  9 March 2021
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Blockchain.com Crypto Wallet Outage Affects ‘Large Number’ of Users

The world's oldest crypto company is currently investigating the issue.

News  ·  9 March 2021