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As it Happened: Binance Denies Ripping Off $1 million From a User's Account
Cryptocurrencies

As it Happened: Binance Denies Ripping Off $1 million From a User's Account

Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges based on trade volume, has hit back at embezzlement claims made in November 2018 after it froze a user’s account with crypto assets worth $1 million. It claims that its actions were based on a tip-off by the South Korean police to return the funds to a scam victim.

Bitcoin Online Courses Skyrocket by 300% in The Wake of Coronavirus
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Bitcoin Online Courses Skyrocket by 300% in The Wake of Coronavirus

Many people are enrolling for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin online courses as coronavirus (COVID-19) has necessitated measures like quarantines, social distancing and lockdowns. As the world continues grappling with this infectious disease, people have been made to change their daily lifestyles and settle for alternatives like the online space for knowledge acquisition.

Over 100 Car Dealers to Accept Crypto Payments in the UK Boosting Crypto Adoption
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Over 100 Car Dealers to Accept Crypto Payments in the UK Boosting Crypto Adoption

At least 100 car dealers in the UK have inked a partnership with London-based AutoCoinCars, the nation’s market leader in trading cars with cryptocurrencies. Through the strategic collaboration, clients will be able to purchase cars using cryptos in some of the biggest car dealers in the UK, such as Benz Bavarian, Saxton4x4, and Redline Specialist Cars.

Binance Acquisition of CoinMarketCap for $400M Just a Stone’s Throw Away
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Binance Acquisition of CoinMarketCap for $400M Just a Stone’s Throw Away

Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges globally, is reportedly ready to splash out nearly $400 million USD to attain CoinMarketCap, the most popular crypto data aggregator. It is alleged that the deal is in the final stages, and it is just a matter of time before it is revealed later this week.

Brazilian Banking Federation President Claims Crypto Cannot Replace Fiat Money
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Brazilian Banking Federation President Claims Crypto Cannot Replace Fiat Money

The President of Brazilian Banking Federation has argued that cryptocurrencies do not meet the basic criteria of real currencies.

Why Stablecoins are Securing the Future of Crypto World
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Why Stablecoins are Securing the Future of Crypto World

While the value of most cryptos has tremendously declined due to coronavirus outbreak, the demand for stablecoins seems to be on the rise.

Crypto.com Partners with Leading Tax Providers to Simplify Reporting Process
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Crypto.com Partners with Leading Tax Providers to Simplify Reporting Process

Crypto.com, a pioneering payment and cryptocurrency platform, has partnered with three reputable tax providers namely, Token Tax, CryptoTrader Tax, and CoinTracker for simplified tax reporting with the click of a button. This decision was arrived at following requests by the Crypto.com community to be tax compliant.

Indian Woman Caught After Stealing 63.5 Bitcoins From Company She Co-Founded
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Indian Woman Caught After Stealing 63.5 Bitcoins From Company She Co-Founded

Ayushi Jain, a 26-year-old Indian woman, has been arrested by police after she stole 63.5 Bitcoins worth approximately $420,000 from Bengaluru-based BitCipher Labs LLP, a company she co-founded with Ashish Singhal.

Women Taking on the Mantle of Leadership in Blockchain and Crypto Law
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Women Taking on the Mantle of Leadership in Blockchain and Crypto Law

Women cryptocurrency and blockchain lawyers are taking the helm in several major law firms as they are leading blockchain practice groups in at least a half-dozen reputable law firms, such as McDermott Will & Emery, Morrison & Foerster, and Goodwin Procter.

South Korea Passes Comprehensive Law Officially Legalizing Cryptocurrency Trading And Holding
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South Korea Passes Comprehensive Law Officially Legalizing Cryptocurrency Trading And Holding

A day after India’s Supreme Court lifted the ban on cryptocurrencies, South Korea has followed in their footsteps as the nation’s National Assembly has amended the Act on Reporting and Use of Specific Financial Information. This move fully legalizes cryptocurrencies in South Korea.