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Crypto Miners Pay Kazakhstan $7 Million in Taxes Amid Uncertain Future for Sector – Mining Bitcoin News

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The government of Kazakhstan has collected over $7 million in taxes this and last year from enterprises mining cryptocurrency in the country. The news comes amid growing regulatory pressure that is limiting the industry’s access to low-cost energy while increasing its tax burden. Miners Face Higher Expenses, More Challenges Under New Legislation Kazakhstan’s coffers have received 3.07 billion tenge (almost $6.9 million) in tax payments from entities involved in the minting of digital currencies in 2022, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance announced, quoted by local media…

US Banking Crisis Looms as ‘Credit Tightening’ Mentions Reach Record Highs on Company Calls – Economics Bitcoin News

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Recent data reveals that while the banking industry in the U.S. is facing significant challenges, executives are mentioning “credit tightening” more frequently in earnings calls than during the 2008 financial crisis. Additionally, Google Trends data indicates a surge in search queries related to bank failures and crises. The findings suggest that the U.S. economy is experiencing a period of instability and uncertainty, prompting concerns among market observers. ‘Credit Tightening’ Mentions on Company Calls Highlight Concerns Over the Stability of the U.S. Banking Industry The U.S. economy is struggling with a…

Coinbase’s Arguments ‘a Surefire Loser’ and Possibly Criminal – Featured Bitcoin News

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According to John Reed Stark, crypto exchange Coinbase’s assertions that its business activities were endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it approved its initial public offering are “a surefire loser.” According to Stark, the SEC’s approval of Coinbase’s registration statement was done to ensure the latter had made “proper disclosures in their application.” SEC Not Constrained by Any Doctrine John Reed Stark, a former chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement, has said the arguments that Coinbase’s business activities were…

Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles – Blockchain Bitcoin News

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The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital action figures will be available to collect in total, and the initial Star Wars non-fungible token (NFT) drop will begin on May 24. Cryptoys to Drop Star Wars Digital Collectibles at the End of May On May 4, 2023, Cryptoys, the digital collectible platform crafted by the Miami startup Onchain Studios, announced a new line…

Meme Coin PEPE’s Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week – Altcoins Bitcoin News

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As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against the U.S. dollar, making it the third-largest meme token in terms of market valuation. Amid the price spike, PEPE’s market cap now exceeds the $1 billion mark. Green Frog Crypto Asset PEPE Makes Waves in Meme Economy Dominated by Dogs Dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) have a new…

VC Darling Crypto Sui Makes Waves With Market Debut, Price Sinks 37% From All-Time High – Altcoins Bitcoin News

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A buzz has been generated around a new layer one (L1) proof-of-stake blockchain initiative named Sui, following the network’s mainnet debut on May 3, 2023. The native token SUI has been listed on various cryptocurrency exchanges, drawing attention to the project. On the same day the network launched, SUI peaked at $2.16 per unit, but has since dropped by 37% from its record high. Mysten Labs Launches Sui Mainnet, Draws Attention with Delegated PoS Blockchain and Move Programming Language As established cryptocurrencies continue to compete for dominance, a fresh wave…

U.S. Adds 253K Jobs in April, Topping Expectations for 180K; Bitcoin (BTC) price dips on the news

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Stronghold Digital Partners With Canaan Subsidiary to Boost Bitcoin Mining Capacity by 400 PH/s – Mining Bitcoin News

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Stronghold Digital, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, announced the company has entered into a two-year hosting agreement with Cantaloupe Digital LLC, a subsidiary of the bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer, Canaan. Under the new partnership, Stronghold Digital plans to activate 2,000 Avalon A1346 miners and 2,000 A1246 models. This will result in a total hashrate capacity of 400 petahash per second (PH/s) by the end of June. Stronghold Digital’s Hosting Agreement With Canaan Subsidiary Aims to Increase Bitcoin Mining Capabilities On May 4, 2023, Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (Nasdaq:…

Join the CoinEx Pizza Month for Multiple Giveaway Events – Press release Bitcoin News

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press release PRESS RELEASE. As Bitcoin becomes an increasingly popular payment option, we can now use BTC for quick ordering and online shopping in many countries/regions. You can even buy a car with BTC in some places. None of this would be possible without Laszlo Hanyecz, a Bitcoin pioneer who bought two pizzas with 10,000 bitcoins 13 years ago. This is the first time Bitcoin has been priced. Since then, this crypto has been attached with genuine exchange value. Nearly 13 years have passed since that “pizza transaction”. To commemorate…

Nigeria Passes ‘National Blockchain Policy,’ Industry Player Says Central Bank Unlikely to Lift Crypto Ban – Africa Bitcoin News

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The Nigerian Federal government said on May 3 it had passed what it called the “national blockchain policy.” The Nigerian minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, said the new policy is a product of consultations with 56 institutions and personalities. Lucky Uwakwe, the founder of the technology service delivery company Sabi Group, said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is unlikely to reverse its stance on privately issued digital currency. Blockchain Policy a Product of Widespread Consultations The Nigerian Federal government recently approved what Isa Pantami, the country’s…