Uzbekistan Prepares Crypto Tax Exemptions, Launches Licensed Exchange
Jan22

Uzbekistan Prepares Crypto Tax Exemptions, Launches Licensed Exchange

A new presidential decree in Uzbekistan envisages the introduction of tax exemptions for income obtained from operations involving crypto assets. The draft document published recently also incorporates proposals for the establishment of a blockchain valley and licensing regime for cryptocurrency miners. The country has just launched its first licensed crypto exchange. Also read: Uzbekistan to Create National Mining Pool, Launch...

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Bitcoin Cash Sees Mining Pool Shift and Hashrate Surpass 4 Exahash
Jan22

Bitcoin Cash Sees Mining Pool Shift and Hashrate Surpass 4 Exahash

While people have watched the BTC network surpass 100 exahash per second (EH/s), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has been steadily gathering hashrate as well. Since the November 15, 2018 blockchain split, which produced the Bitcoin SV (BSV) chain, BCH hashrate has jumped by more than 3x. Bitcoin cash is often more profitable to mine than BTC and during the last seven days, the BCH hashrate has averaged around 4EH/s. Also Read: Debate Ensues After...

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Why User Experience Is Crypto’s True ‘Killer App’
Jan22

Why User Experience Is Crypto’s True ‘Killer App’

There’s been a lot of buzz in the space recently about the importance of user experience. Kim Dotcom’s proclamation that “Mass utility is going to lead to mass adoption,” speaks to this. Peter Schiff’s bitcoin wallet fiasco, CZ’s claim that centralized exchanges are safer than private wallets, and promises of a still undependable Lightning Network as salvation all point to the same. As cashless...

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UK Tax Agency to Pay $100K for Blockchain Surveillance Software
Jan22

UK Tax Agency to Pay $100K for Blockchain Surveillance Software

On January 17, the UK tax agency Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a job opportunity for a private contractor to design a cryptocurrency blockchain analysis tool. According to the listing, the contract is for one year and HMRC will pay the contractor $100,000 for software that can “identify and cluster crypto asset transactions.” Also read: Britain’s Tax Authority Updates Crypto Guidelines HMRC...

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Registrar Suspends Popcorn Time Domain Name Following Complaint (Updated)
Jan22

Registrar Suspends Popcorn Time Domain Name Following Complaint (Updated)

Half a decade ago, Popcorn Time was the first application to bridge the gap between torrenting and streaming. The software amassed millions of users by offering an easy-to-use Netflix-style interface, providing access to the latest pirated movies and TV-shows. In recent years many other pirate streaming alternatives have outgrown Popcorn Time in terms of popularity. However, the various forks of the app still have a significant user...

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