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  Complete Indian Draft Crypto Bill Leaked – Experts Weigh In
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  A draft cryptocurrency bill for India has been leaked in full, but details of the bill have raised some questions. News.Bitcoin.com talked to a number of experts in the field who shared their analyses of the bill’s content and its implications on the Indian crypto industry. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets […] The post Complete Indian Draft Crypto Bill Leaked – Experts Weigh In appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/complete-indian-cryptocurrency-draft-bill-leaked-experts/
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  Bitcoin Cash Multi-Party Escrow, Retail Adoption, and Upgrade Discussions
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  Another week has passed for the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community and as usual, there’s been a bunch of announcements and developments. BCH supporters this week saw the release of a multi-party onchain escrow system, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin discussed using the BCH chain as a data layer, and more BCH-accepting merchants were onboarded. Also Read: […] The post Bitcoin Cash Multi-Party Escrow, Retail Adoption, and Upgrade Discussions appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-cash-multi-party-escrow-retail-adoption-and-upgrade-discussions/
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  Diamonds and the Treasury Debt Ceiling: Why Nothing Has ‘Intrinsic Value’ in Economics
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  The U.S. Treasury Department has just issued an urgent letter requesting a lift on the debt ceiling, warning Congress of imminent financial collision in September as federal cash is running out. Though this scenario has played out many times before, it takes on special significance now in light of president Trump’s recent comments about bitcoin, […] The post Diamonds and the Treasury Debt Ceiling: Why Nothing Has ‘Intrinsic Value’ in Economics appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/diamonds-and-the-treasury-debt-ceiling-why-nothing-has-intrinsic-value-in-economics/
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  PR: Cred and Bitcoin.com Join Forces to Boost Crypto Lending
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  By John Yearwood Cred Correspondent Amid a dramatic Bitcoin bull run, two of the most influential names in the blockchain finance industry have launched a platform to expand global lending and earning on investments in cryptocurrency. The partnership between Bitcoin.com and Cred allows Bitcoin.com customers to earn up to 10 percent interest on Bitcoin and […] The post PR: Cred and Bitcoin.com Join Forces to Boost Crypto Lending appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/pr-cred-and-bitcoin-com-join-forces-to-boost-crypto-lending/
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  Bitcoin Cash Merchant Adoption Grows and Exchange Supports BCH in the Weekly Video Update
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  Businesses around the world continue to adopt bitcoin cash as a payment method and an exchange adds support for trading BCH. Watch these and other developments discussed in this week’s video update hosted by Roger Ver on Bitcoin.com’s Youtube channel. Also Read: Win 2019 Rugby World Cup Tickets When You Play at Games.Bitcoin.com Bitcoin Cash […] The post Bitcoin Cash Merchant Adoption Grows and Exchange Supports BCH in the Weekly Video Update appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-cash-merchant-adoption-grows-and-exchange-supports-bch-in-the-weekly-video-update/
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  How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
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  Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U.S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. Prior to the U.S. congressional hearings and the upcoming G7 finance meeting, a U.S. discussion draft bill, the Keep Big Tech Out of Finance Act, hopes to […] The post How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/keep-big-tech-out-of-finance-draft-bill-targets-facebooks-libra/
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  PR: Matrix Exchange Receives Approval From Abu Dhabi Global Market
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  Abu Dhabi-based crypto asset exchange, Matrix Exchange announced on July 12 that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate as a crypto asset exchange and custodian in ADGM. The post PR: Matrix Exchange Receives Approval From Abu Dhabi Global Market appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/pr-matrix-exchange-receives-approval-from-abu-dhabi-global-market/
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  Panda Group’s Crypto Terminals Offer Venezuelans a Bridge to Economic Prosperity
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  Arley Lozano, founder of the cryptocurrency based startup Panda Group, recently explained how his firm is spreading cryptocurrency adoption throughout Colombia and Venezuela. Panda Group has deployed 10 hybrid cryptocurrency point-of-sale (PoS) terminals that also act as automated teller machines (ATM). Four of the machines are situated near the border of Venezuela, giving refugees from […] The post Panda Group’s Crypto Terminals Offer Venezuelans a Bridge to Economic Prosperity appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/panda-groups-crypto-terminals-offer-venezuelans-a-bridge-to-economic-prosperity/
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  South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion
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  On July 12, South African payment gateway service Payfast announced the company is dropping bitcoin core (BTC) payments due to network congestion and high fees. Payfast emphasized that BTC has a number of limitations and design flaws which makes it an “impractical substitute for cash.” Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – […] The post South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/south-african-payment-gateway-drops-btc-over-fees-and-network-congestion/
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  Binance Adds Margin as Exchange Competition Heats Up
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  This week, the world’s largest exchange by trading volume, Binance, launched margin trading. In doing so, it made the elite group of exchanges that offer crypto derivatives less exclusive than it once was. Binance, Kucoin, and Bitmax have all rolled out margin products this year, in a bid to give market leaders Bitmex and Deribit […] The post Binance Adds Margin as Exchange Competition Heats Up appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-adds-margin-as-exchange-competition-heats-up/
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  Thailand Approves 4 New Cryptocurrency Service Providers
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  The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has approved four new crypto business operators to legally operate in the country. In addition to licensing a new crypto exchange, the government has officially approved the country’s first three digital token portals. Meanwhile, new rules, conditions, and procedures have been introduced for digital asset businesses. Also read: G20 […] The post Thailand Approves 4 New Cryptocurrency Service Providers appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/thai-government-approves-new-cryptocurrency-service-providers/
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  Georgia Exempts Bitcoin From VAT to Become the Next Country to Affirm Its Currency Status
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  Cryptocurrency taxation is a subject that concerns a growing number of users, traders and investors. An area that creates a lot of confusion among taxpayers is the application of VAT, or the value-added tax most countries levy on the sales of goods and services. Georgia has become the latest nation to free crypto-fiat transactions from […] The post Georgia Exempts Bitcoin From VAT to Become the Next Country to Affirm Its Currency Status appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/georgia-exempts-bitcoin-from-vat-to-become-the-next-country-to-affirm-its-currency-status/
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  Miners Flock to Iran Where Bitcoin Mining Is Set to Be Sanctioned
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  According to regional reports, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is planning to allow licensed cryptocurrency mining as long as operations are charged for electricity based on the price of export. The CBI governor, Abdol Nasser Hemmati, explained that mined cryptocurrencies should flow back into the Iranian economy. Also read: Bitcoin Miner Recounts Struggle to […] The post Miners Flock to Iran Where Bitcoin Mining Is Set to Be Sanctioned appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/miners-flock-to-iran-where-bitcoin-mining-is-set-to-be-sanctioned/
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  ‘Zimdollar’ Reboot: Bitcoin Fills Liquidity Gaps as New Zimbabwe Currency Flounders
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  P2P bitcoin trade is surging in Zimbabwe via mobile exchange platforms like Ecocash, despite recent government efforts to curb the use of competing currencies locally. As of June 24, the reinstated Zimbabwe dollar (formerly RTGS dollar) is now the only recognized currency in the economically embattled southern African country. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube sees the […] The post ‘Zimdollar’ Reboot: Bitcoin Fills Liquidity Gaps as New Zimbabwe Currency Flounders appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/zimdollar-reboot-bitcoin-fills-liquidity-gaps-as-new-zimbabwe-currency-flounders/
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  Win 2019 Rugby World Cup Tickets When You Play at Games.Bitcoin.com
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  Are you a cryptocurrency user and rugby fan who’s always dreamed of going to the World Cup? Here’s your chance to win tickets to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, including flights and accommodation, in an exclusive competition at Games.Bitcoin.com. Also Read: Bitcoin Cash ETP Lists on Leading Swiss Stock Exchange SIX How to […] The post Win 2019 Rugby World Cup Tickets When You Play at Games.Bitcoin.com appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/win-2019-rugby-world-cup-tickets-when-you-play-at-games-bitcoin-com/
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  What Are Dollars Used for, President Trump? – The Gun Money Known as USD
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  Donald Trump has taken to Twitter yet again, and this time he’s talking about bitcoin and the superiority of the United States dollar. Bashing lack of regulation and potential for criminal activity inherent to crypto, Trump claims the U.S. fiat will always be the strongest currency in the world. As empirical evidence goes, however, it’s […] The post What Are Dollars Used for, President Trump? – The Gun Money Known as USD appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/what-are-dollars-used-for-president-trump-the-gun-money-known-as-usd/
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  The Best Responses to Donald Trump’s Claim That Bitcoin Is Backed by ‘Thin Air’
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  The cryptosphere was rubbing its hands with glee when U.S. president Donald Trump fired off a typically cantankerous tweetstorm on June 11 in which he took aim at Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and Libra. Bitcoiners relished the sudden attention directed towards their sphere from the president’s 62 million-strong Twitter account, but took issue with the veracity of […] The post The Best Responses to Donald Trump’s Claim That Bitcoin Is Backed by ‘Thin Air’ appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/the-best-responses-to-donald-trumps-claim-that-bitcoin-is-backed-by-thin-air/
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  Expert Witness in Satoshi Case Claims Dr Wright’s Documents Were Doctored
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  The Kleiman v. Wright case continues this week and a slew of new evidence has been submitted to the Southern District of Florida courthouse. A supplemental affidavit stemming from the Kleiman estate’s expert witness, Dr. Matthew Edman, indicates that documents submitted to the court as evidence were “modified” and “backdated.” Also Read: Bitcoin Cash Scaling […] The post Expert Witness in Satoshi Case Claims Dr Wright’s Documents Were Doctored appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/expert-witness-in-satoshi-case-claims-dr-wrights-documents-were-doctored/
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  Bitcoin Cash Community on Bitkan’s K-Site Raises Funds for BCH Development
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  Last year news.Bitcoin.com spoke with the cofounder of Bitkan, Fang Yu, about the company’s K-Site project, which acts as a decentralized media outlet, micro-blog and forum with rewards. Just recently, Bitkan spoke with news.Bitcoin.com about K-Site’s growth and how the platform’s BCH community raised funds for the Bitcoin Cash Development Fund. Bitkan highlighted that the […] The post Bitcoin Cash Community on Bitkan’s K-Site Raises Funds for BCH Development appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-cash-community-on-bitkans-k-site-raises-funds-for-bch-development/
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  The Cryptocurrency Projects Pursuing a Path to Decentralization
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  Decentralization over time is an ethos that many crypto projects espouse. To date, however, few have completed this journey. Talking the talk is easy, but when it comes down to it, only a handful of projects are bold enough to walk the walk and willingly entrust their fate to the community. Also read: How 10 […] The post The Cryptocurrency Projects Pursuing a Path to Decentralization  appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/the-cryptocurrency-projects-pursuing-a-path-to-decentralization/