Italy Wants to Tax Crypto Gains at 26% From 2023 – Taxes Bitcoin News

The new government of Italy plans to impose a 26% tax on capital gains from crypto trading, according to the draft budget for next year. The center-right coalition in power is also preparing to oblige Italians to declare their digital assets and pay 14% on their holdings. Government in Italy Intends to Tap Into Cryptocurrency Profits The authorities in Rome look poised to expand and tighten the regulations for disclosure and taxation of digital assets. The change is likely to come with Italy’s 2023 budget which is expected to target…

Russian Billionaire and Crypto Businessman Dies in Helicopter Crash in France – Bitcoin News

Russian financier and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Vyacheslav Taran has been killed in a helicopter crash on French territory. The accident marks the latest in a series of deaths of crypto executives and adds another name to a list of Russian billionaires who died this year under mysterious circumstances. Libertex President Perishes as His Helicopter Crashes on Route to Monaco Russian businessman Vyacheslav Taran, founder of Forex Club and head of Libertex Group, has died in a helicopter crash in Southeast France. The 53-year-old billionaire was the only passenger in the aircraft…

Bitget Takes on World Cup 2022 with Messi to Inject Confidence in Social Trading – Sponsored Bitcoin News

sponsored The leading exchange expands the team globally as Messi leads Argentina to the round of 16. World Cup 2022 in Qatar is one of the most expensive World Cups in history, with an estimated cost of $US 220 Billion invested, more than 15 times spent. According to Bloomberg, crypto and blockchain companies have invested over $2.4 billion into sports-related marketing from March 2021 to August 2022. Nielsen expects blockchain companies’ investments in sports marketing will grow to more than $5 billion by 2026. Leading crypto exchange Bitget is taking…

Tesla (TSLA) Stock Soars 7% on News Fed May Slow Rate Hikes

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was one of those who shared his sentiments on the likelihood of a recession next year. The shares of American multinational electric car manufacturer Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) are seeing marginal growth in the Pre-Market today after the stock recorded a bumper session on Wednesday. Investors went on a buying spree pushing the share price to $194.70 atop a 7.67% growth on Wednesday as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman, Jerome Powell hinted at the Brookings Institute that the Feds Funds Rate may start seeing smaller increases as early…

Bitdao Reveals Modular Ethereum L2 Called Mantle, Public Testnet to Launch in 2023 – Technology Bitcoin News

On Wednesday, one of the world’s largest decentralized autonomous organizations, Bitdao, announced the soft launch of a modular Ethereum layer two (L2) network called Mantle that claims to bolster lower fees and fast transactions. According to the Bitdao team, Mantle’s public testnet is scheduled to release in 2023. Decentralized Autonomous Organization Soft Launches Mantle, a ‘Connective Tissue for Various Bitdao Initiatives’ 2022 has seen a significant amount of innovation dedicated to layer two (L2) Ethereum networks. On Nov. 30, 2022, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) Bitdao announced the soft launch…

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Former FTX Boss Speaks at Dealbook Event, Says He ‘Didn’t Knowingly Co-Mingle Funds’ – Bitcoin News

On Nov. 30, 2022, the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) discussed FTX’s collapse at the New York Times’ Dealbook Summit with Andrew Ross Sorkin in his first live-appearance interview since the crypto exchange’s downfall. SBF told the Dealbook Summit host that he was “deeply sorry about what happened” and further stressed that he “didn’t knowingly co-mingle funds.” NYT Dealbook Summit Host Andrew Ross Sorkin Questions Sam Bankman-Fried, Former FTX CEO to Appear on Good Morning America FTX co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) sat down for a long…

National Bank of Ukraine Unveils E-hryvnia Concept – Finance Bitcoin News

The central bank of Ukraine has presented to interested parties a draft concept of the nation’s future digital currency, the e-hryvnia. The regulator is currently considering several potential applications for its digital coin, including retail payments and cross-border settlements. Ukraine’s Monetary Authority Introduces Banks and Businesses to E-hryvnia Project The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has presented a draft concept for its future central bank digital currency (CBDC) to representatives of banks, other financial institutions and participants in the crypto market. The regulator seeks feedback on the possible issuance of…

Manitoba Halts New Crypto Mining Projects Due to Expected High Energy Demand – Mining Bitcoin News

Authorities in Manitoba are temporarily suspending the connection of new crypto mining facilities to the power grid. The Canadian province, which relies heavily on hydroelectric generation and attracts miners with low electricity rates, fears it may face overwhelming energy demand. Manitoba Suspends New Crypto Mining Operations Citing Possible Increase in Electricity Usage The government of Manitoba is halting new connections of crypto mining centers to the province’s hydroelectric grid, the Canadian press reported. Officials explain the move with the potential for increasing energy demand that the region may not be…

Binance Acquires Licensed Japanese Crypto Exchange — Prepares to Enter Japan as Regulated Entity – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has acquired a regulated Japanese cryptocurrency exchange and is now preparing to enter the Japanese crypto market as a regulated entity. “The Japanese market will play a key role in the future of cryptocurrency adoption,” said the general manager of Binance Japan. Binance Entering Japan Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Wednesday that it has acquired 100% of Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC), a Japanese crypto exchange service provider that is regulated by Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency. The announcement explains: Through this acquisition, Binance enters the…