China combats struggling financial markets with tax cuts

Quick Take In a determined bid to reanimate its ailing financial markets, China has slashed stock trading taxes by half, as reported by market analyst Ayesha Tariq. Alongside this, the government has directed state-owned banks and funds to invest in stocks, adding a new layer of complexity to the nation’s economic landscape. Highly noticeable is […]

Unveiling the Mystery: Recognizing the Profound Significance of Satoshi’s Anonymity

From the genesis of Bitcoin’s inception to the contemporary landscape, the mystery surrounding the true identity of its architect, Satoshi Nakamoto, persists as an unrivaled enigma within the cryptocurrency realm. Despite the global reverberations stemming from bitcoin (BTC) and the revolutionary blockchain technology underpinning it, Nakamoto’s identity, modus operandi, and motivations for upholding an unwavering […]

Binance mulls exiting Russian market

Binance could leave the Russian market following controversies around its in the region, the Wall Street Journal reprted on Aug. 28. In a statement quoted by the newspaper, one Binance representative said that “all options are on the table, including a full exit.” News of the potential Russian exit comes alongside an update to the […]

New tax rules for crypto in the US: Law Decoded

The United States Internal Revenue Service has released proposed regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers. The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is responsible for tax collection in the United States, has released proposed regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers. Under the rules, brokers […]

The bright side of Evergrande’s collapse? More crypto volatility

Evergrande’s ongoing bankruptcy saga has significant macroeconomic implications — including for the global cryptocurrency market. As Evergrande Group, China’s heavily indebted property developer, files for bankruptcy in the United States, many are concerned about how this will impact the global economy and cryptocurrencies. The situation represents one of the largest debt faultings in the world […]

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers appeal decision on bail, citing First Amendment issues

Lawyers questioned a judge’s decision to revoke bail on Aug. 11, claiming SBF speaking to a journalist about Caroline Ellison was “protected First Amendment activity”. Lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, have filed an appeal claiming the former FTX CEO’s bail was revoked “in retaliation for him exercising his First Amendment rights” and not witness […]

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