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California named ‘most crypto ready’ US state

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Time Stamp: September 18, 2021 12:30 PM - Modified On: September 18, 2021 - Published By:
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California has emerged as the most crypto-ready jurisdiction in the United States thanks to the proliferation of cryptocurrency ATMs and growing interest in digital assets among the state’s population, according to new industry research from review site Crypto Head. With a score of 5.72 out of 10, California edged out New Jersey (5.44), Texas (5.28), Florida (5.03) and New York (4.29) in the crypto-ready index. The state’s point total was also 2.54 points higher than the national average. The results were tabulated using metrics such as crypto-related Google searches, the presence

Adoption of Crypto by South American Countries and Implications for Gambling

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Time Stamp: August 28, 2021 1:36 PM - Modified On: August 28, 2021 - Published By:
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South American nations are becoming more receptive to cryptocurrencies, with some attempting to legalize Bitcoin. The continent may be leapfrogging everyone else in cryptocurrency adoption as a result of its leaders’ acceptance.The continent may be leapfrogging everyone else in cryptocurrency adoption as a result of its leaders’ acceptance.El Salvador and Paraguay are grabbing attention in the world of BitcoinCryptocurrencies have gained widespread adoption in almost every country on Earth. No country, however, has elevated Bitcoin’s status to that of legal tender. El Salvador aims to be the very first country

Countries That Might Soon Allow Crypto Betting

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Time Stamp: August 21, 2021 5:54 AM - Modified On: August 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Aug 21, 2021 at 09:54 // News In some countries, bitcoin is seen as a legal payment platform, whilst in others, there are regulations pertaining to how betting with cryptocurrency operates. Some other countries have chosen to be quiet on the issue and have not made any attempt in allowing or not allowing it. In countries where Bitcoin is not considered legal, you cannot fund your gambling wallet with cryptocurrency. Only very few countries have come out in the open to address cryptocurrency gambling. Some of the countries that have

Ted Cruz says crypto got ‘screwed’ after senate votes on infrastructure bill

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2021 1:00 PM - Modified On: August 10, 2021 - Published By:
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In an occurrence with effects yet to be fully determined, US democrats have objected to moves to make further amendments to the crypto tax provision in the infrastructure bill. Senator Cruz reflects on crypto bill provisionTed Cruz, the lawmaker representing Texas at the United States Senate, revealed this in a tweet on Monday. “Crypto got screwed tonight,”he wrote, noting that the disagreement over the issue of spending took a partisan dimension with Democrats voting against its change.🚨Crypto got screwed tonight.🚨There’s a partisan disagreement on spending, so Dems objected to ALL further amendments.That

Security Industry Association Announces 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

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“This class of scholarship awardees is an inspiring, accomplished group of security industry professionals and students, and the Women in Security Forum is thrilled to help each honoree reach their education and professional development goals through this program." – SIA WISF Chair Kasia Hanson SILVER SPRING, Md. (PRWEB) August 10, 2021 The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named six recipients for the 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Calls For Mass Rally Against U.S. Crypto Taxation Bill

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2021 11:35 AM - Modified On: August 10, 2021 - Published By:
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Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder and CEO of blockchain research company Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), has urged the U.S. crypto community to rally against the recently proposed taxation policy. Hoskinson first took it to Twitter earlier this week, calling on digital asset proponents in the U.S. to rally in Washington DC to vent their grievances against the bill. This would be a bid to convince the country’s senators to amend the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) reporting rules for cryptocurrencies. “I think it’s about time we get a rally going in

US Congressman Beyer Introduces Crypto Bill With ‘Basic Protections’ For Investors

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Time Stamp: July 30, 2021 10:37 AM - Modified On: July 30, 2021 - Published By:
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In brief A U.S. Congressman has introduced legislation surrounding the regulation of digital assets. The law would provide clarity on the roles of several regulatory authorities including the SEC and the CFTC. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced legislation to regulate digital assets earlier this week. The legislation, titled the “Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act,” aims to protect consumers while simultaneously promoting financial innovation. “Unfortunately, the current digital asset market structure and regulatory framework is ambiguous and dangerous for investors and consumers. Digital asset holders have been subjected to

Four of the Top Five South Korean Banks to Offer Crypto Services

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Time Stamp: August 14, 2020 1:08 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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South Korea’s Woori and Shinhan banks have just announced their intention to introduce “crypto-asset services”. That means that four of the country’s top five banks, holding a combined value of more than $1.2 trillion in assets, are now poised to introduce crypto services.Each of the banks aims to hold and manage cryptocurrencies for clients. Both Shinhan and Woori announced their plans in direct response to the amended Special Financial Transactions Information Act which will change legislation around crypto assets, coming into force next year.Shinhan bank previously announced plans for crypto

All Aboard the Bitcoin Express Says Max Keiser on Asian Capital Flight

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 9:40 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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For investors, Hong Kong has long served as the global financial system’s friendly intermediary with China. But after a year of social upheaval, the Chinese Government has imposed a comprehensive new national security law that would reportedly grant it “semi-autonomy” until 2048. Passed on June 30, 2020, the new law features 66 articles that affect many aspects of life in Hong Kong, including the potential for financial censorship by Beijing. The conditions for capital flight are ripe in the wake of this legislation. Investors Move 10% of Their Gold From