According to the FT, Nigeria sees Binance as a crucial link undermining government efforts to stabilize its currency, the naira. Additionally, Nigeria is asking Binance to resolve any outstanding tax liabilities. Binance has removed the naira for trading from its website. Source
Month: March 2024
South Korea Preparing Tax System to Avoid Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion
The National Tax Service in South Korea is preparing to launch a virtual asset tax system to help analyze the information received from cryptocurrency holders to avoid cryptocurrency tax evasion. Local sources reported that the agency had contracted the services of a third-party company to help in this task, and it is scheduled to be […] Source CryptoX Portal
U.S. Govt. Study Concludes No NFT-Specific Legislation Needed Yet, Current Copyright Laws Adequate
The current intellectual property laws are adequate to deal with concerns about copyright and trademark infringement associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Source
Crypto Industry Players in Hong Kong Call for Swift Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
Authorities in Hong Kong have been urged to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in order to cement the region’s position as the financial hub of Asia. Industry participants believe that launching this ahead of the U.S. will enhance Hong Kong’s status in the global cryptocurrency market. Approving Spot Ethereum ETFs Ahead the U.S. Players in […] Original
SEC Orders First Trust-SkyBridge to Declare its Bitcoin ETF Application Abandoned
First Trust was one of the first to file for a BTC ETF, and was rejected by the SEC in January 2022. Original
why altcoins follow BTC’s lead
Bitcoin (BTC) has hit another all-time high, its third since March, and the altcoin market is growing alongside it. Why does this happen? From the onset of the cryptocurrency era, Bitcoin was synonymous with “cryptocurrency” due to the absence of other digital currencies. Over time, though, thousands of new blockchain projects have emerged, each with unique applications. Despite this diversity, Bitcoin continues to be the dominant force, influencing market trends across the cryptocurrency spectrum. This article delves into why and how altcoins are so closely tied to Bitcoin’s market movements.…
Rally Could Soon Extend To $0.85
XRP price started a fresh rally above the $0.6400 resistance. The bulls are now active above $0.680 and might aim for a move toward $0.800 or even $0.850. XRP started a fresh increase above the $0.640 resistance level. The price is now trading above $0.670 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.660 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh rally if there is a close above…
How an Appeals Court Ruled on an Aspiring Class-Action Lawsuit Against Binance
Judges Pierre N. Leval, Denny Chin and Alison J. Nathan applied another court precedent, Morrison v. National Australia Bank, to say that the factors that matter are where the users placed the trades, where they paid for them and where they took on the terms of service – in the case of the plaintiffs in this suit, that’s within various U.S. states. Source
Ethereum Price Dips Attractive As Bulls Aim For Move Above $4,200
Ethereum price is consolidating near the $4,000 zone. ETH is again moving higher as the bulls seem to be aiming for a move above the $4,200 level. Ethereum traded to a new multi-month high above $4,080 before correcting lower. The price is trading above $4,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key contracting triangle with resistance at $4,025 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could resume its increase if it clears the $4,085 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Regains…
El Salvador Has More Bitcoin Than Public Estimates With Multiple BTC Revenue Sources, President Bukele Indicates
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has indicated that his country’s bitcoin holdings may exceed public estimates. He revealed that El Salvador has been generating bitcoin-related revenue from various sources in addition to the capital gains from bitcoin purchased since its legalization as a legal tender in the country. ‘El Salvador Is Bitcoin Country’ El […] Original