Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has come forward to defend Bitcoin against criticisms regarding its environmental impact. He argues that opponents are using environmental concerns as a smokescreen to limit financial freedom. In response to a recent Twitter thread by Sangha Systems director Daniel Feldman, RFK Jr. acknowledged the potential benefits of
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released new guidelines regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency staking rewards. These guidelines state that taxpayers who participate in staking on a proof-of-stake blockchain and subsequently receive additional cryptocurrency units as validation rewards must include the value of these rewards in their gross income for the taxable year they
The recent announcement of FTX’s revival plans has been met with skepticism from industry insiders. Jesse Powell, co-founder of Kraken, raised concerns about the feasibility of FTX 2.0’s aspirations. Powell took to Twitter to question the viability of reviving the defunct exchange, highlighting various challenges that could impede its resurrection. He expressed doubts about the
In a recent tweet, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce expressed her concern regarding the regulator’s discouragement of efforts to provide more transparency for the cryptocurrency industry. This comes in response to a statement made by the SEC’s chief accountant, Paul Munter, who cautioned accounting firms against misrepresenting their findings while performing audit duties for crypto firms.
According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), China makes up a significant portion of Binance’s trading volume, contributing to about 20% of the exchange’s total volume. However, Binance has informed CryptoSlate via email that its website is actually blocked in China, making its platform inaccessible to users based in the country.
Binance recently released its comprehensive “Half-Year Report 2023 July 2023,” providing valuable insights into the current state of the cryptocurrency market. This report highlights the resilience of the crypto industry, showcasing positive growth in market capitalization on a quarterly, half-yearly, and annual basis, despite facing challenges in the first half of the year. Institutional interest
In a recent interview on TechCrunch’s Chain Reaction podcast, Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty discussed the significance of a ruling regarding the securities status of the XRP token. This ruling, which resulted in a legal victory for Ripple against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), could have implications for two other ongoing cases involving Coinbase
The U.S. Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted the pressing need for a government-wide approach to address significant regulatory gaps in the cryptocurrency industry. In its report titled “Blockchain in Finance,” the GAO emphasizes that while blockchain technology brings about numerous advantages, recent events such as the collapse of FTX have demonstrated the risks associated with
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies across various sectors are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The financial industry is no exception, especially with the rise of cryptocurrencies and their impact on business transactions. While cryptocurrency has traditionally been associated with consumer-focused sectors, the potential benefits of integrating crypto
Meme coin enthusiasts are in for a treat with the upcoming launch of Burn Kenny Coin, a South Park-themed meme project that has already gained significant attention. This new project is conducting a viral presale of its $KENNY token, which has garnered a market cap of less than $1 million when taking into account planned