In today’s Bitcoin in Brief – Zencash has lost $550,000 in two double-spend transactions following a 51% attack on the network. Developers have taken measures […]
Articles by Lubomir Tassev
Russian Railways Eyes Crypto for Tickets, Blockchain for Cargo
Russian railway company RZD may turn out to be a state-owned giant that does not shy away from technological advances brought about by cryptocurrencies like […]
Project to Build Satoshi Statue Gains Support in Kiev
An initiative to erect a monument of Satoshi Nakamoto in Ukraine’s capital is gaining momentum and support. The idea is to place the statue right […]
Bitcoin in Brief Saturday: Crypto Hiring and Blockchain Welfare, From Down Under
Instant crypto-denominated salaries and blockchain-based social security payments feature in Saturday’s Bitcoin in Brief. Reports about these promising developments in the labor market and the […]
SA Central Bank Comes Up With Another Nickname for Cryptos – “Cyber Tokens”
Cryptocurrencies don’t meet the requirements of money, according to the South African Reserve Bank which has decided to call them by a different name. It’s […]
Russian Duma Adopts Three Crypto Bills on First Reading
Russian State Duma has approved its first reading of the long-awaited legislation package regulating crypto-related matters and activities. The legal texts, voted almost unanimously, will […]
Poland Backpedals on “Irrational” Crypto Tax After Strong Backlash
Authorities in Poland have realized how inapplicable their decision to tax all crypto transactions really is. A high-ranking official from the Finance Ministry said in […]
This Week in Bitcoin: Smooth Bitcoin Cash Upgrade, BCH and BTC Tax Payments in Florida
A notable week for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – the network successfully upgraded the blockchain protocol by extending the block size to 32MB. The change will […]
Cryptocurrency is Property in Russia, Justice Minister Confirms
The Russian Ministry of Justice has taken side in what looks like a lively debate about the status of cryptocurrencies that are still unregulated in […]
Cryptocurrencies to be Called “Digital Money” in Russia, Tokens – “Digital Rights”
Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has shed some light on the progress authorities are making towards adopting the long-awaited crypto regulations. Legislators will replace common […]