CryptoCurrency News: Germany Won't Tax You for Buying a Cup of Coffee With Bitcoin

Unlike the U.S., Germany will regard bitcoin as equivalent to legal tender when used as a means of payment, according to a new government document.

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CryptoCurrency News: Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors

Genesis Global Capital will allow investors to borrow crypto in quantities of $100,000 or more for terms ranging from two weeks to six months.

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CryptoCurrency News: Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk

In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.

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CryptoCurrency News: UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments

Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions.

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CryptoCurrency News: Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token

The tiny Republic of the Marshall Islands plans to sell a cryptocurrency, known as the Sovereign, to supplement the U.S. dollar as its legal tender.

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CryptoCurrency News: Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments

A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.

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CryptoCurrency News: JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption

JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business.

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CryptoCurrency News: CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

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CryptoCurrency News: No Blockchain Is an Island

Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence.

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CryptoCurrency News: Banking Group SBI Delays Crypto Exchange Launch

The launch of Japan's first bank-backed cryptocurrency exchange has again been postponed as it seeks to strengthen security measures.

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CryptoCurrency News: Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds

Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.

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CryptoCurrency News: US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in 'Initial Community Offering'

Confronted with big federal funding reductions, Berkeley, California, is turning to crypto token-based funding for services like affordable housing.

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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens

Having tested $11,000 this morning, bitcoin could close the month on a positive note, chart analysis indicates.

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CryptoCurrency News: What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger

Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

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