Is The Bitcoin Hashrate Recovering From Kazakhstan’s Crisis? Fear Abides

As the government of Kazakhstan claims the country’s power services are stabilizing, thus the Bitcoin hashrate could be on its way to recovery. However, is the situation stable enough for Bitcoin mining yet? Will it ever be? A Recap Just a few days after the Bitcoin hashrate reached an All-Time High, thus recovering from the China ban on crypto mining, another authoritarian crisis hit the bitcoin mining industry in Kazakhstan, taking the hash to drop 15% in 10 days.

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Pakistani High Court Orders Central Bank to Issue Crypto Regulatory Framework in Three Months

Pakistan could be on its way to comprehensive crypto regulations following an order from a High Court located in Sindh province on October 20. This order was in response to a petition from the local crypto community challenging the existing ban on cryptocurrencies that came into place in 2018.  New Regulations on the Way AccordingRead More

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The best way to fight ransomware is to ban cryptocurrency – Lee Reiners

The debate of many financial experts regarding the benefits and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies in the economy has continued. This time, a popular financial expert, Lee Reiners, has made a case for why crypto needs to be banned.

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Can India Ban Bitcoin?

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Indian government looking to crack down on crypto scams with proposed ban: Cashaa CEO

Kumar Gaurav said "there is no way any government" can outright ban crypto given its nature as a global and decentralized system.

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From a ban to CBDC: RBI considers its own crypto

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has gone quite a long way when it comes to cryptocurrency in the past twelve months. Originally, it banned local banks in India from providing services to crypto businesses, only to have its decision revoked by India’s Supreme Court.

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Silence is not golden: OKEx still quiet as customers seek answers

The way OKEx has handled its nearly month-long withdrawal ban has left many of the company’s loyal customers confused and angry.

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China’s Central Bank Set to Ban Cryptocurrency Issuance

In yet another crypto-related ban, China’s central bank is accepting public comments concerning a draft law that seeks to pave the way for the digital yuan. China’s 2017 ICO and crypto trading ban sent shockwaves across the market at the time.

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Bitcoin volume in India grows as fear of a ban emerges yet again

Banned or not, cryptocurrencies made its way to India, and traders have not shied away from the opportunity to explore their investment options. Among top cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has been the most-oThe post Bitcoin volume in India grows as fear of a ban emerges yet again appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Binance Card still on its way to Russia despite local crypto payments ban

Russia’s law on digital assets has not affected Binance's business in any way.

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Trump’s Ban on Immigration Will Help the Labor Force, But Not in the Way You Think

Donald Trump claims he'll ban immigration to reduce unemployment, but that's not actually what happens when immigration is reduced. The post Trump’s Ban on Immigration Will Help the Labor Force, But Not in the Way You Think appeared first on CCN.com

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This Crisis Will Recognize Bitcoin as Simply a Better Way to Hold Value: Tim Draper

Venture capitalist Tim Draper, who criticized the Indian government for considering the ban on cryptocurrencies, has now become hopeful after the Supreme Court’s decision in crypto’s favor earlier this month.

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India: With cryptocurrency trading legitimized, are regulations on the way?

The Supreme Court of India has been in the news lately after the apex court deemed the ban on cryptocurrency trading using banking services in the country ' unconstitutional.' The news came as a relieThe post India: With cryptocurrency trading legitimized, are regulations on the way? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Exchange Zebpay Announces Relaunch in India Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on RBI Ban

Zebpay is returning to India more than a year after closing down local crypto exchange operations due to the banking ban imposed by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Under a new leadership team, the exchange has also revealed a number of upcoming new services, including a crypto-to-crypto exchange and a way […] The post Crypto Exchange Zebpay Announces Relaunch in India Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on RBI Ban appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Fortnite Pro Jarvis Aimbot Hacks His Way Into Lifetime Epic Ban

Epic Games has handed a lifetime ban to Fortnite pro Jarvis ‘Jarvis’ Kaye. Jarvis uploaded a series of YouTube videos demonstrating the use of aimbot hacks. His ban has spawned a #FreeJarvis hashtag to highlight Epic Games’ disciplinary inconsistency.

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Thailand Sees The Launch Of Its First Legal ICO Platform via Seamico Securities

Thailand has come a long way in accepting the crypto market. After the initial idea to ban cryptocurrencies back in 2013, the country has now seen the launch of the first legal Initial Coin Offering (ICO) platform.

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Binance CEO Quells Talk of Exchanges Using Shady Tactics to Circumvent Alipay’s BTC Ban

Did Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao just intimidate The Block’s Larry Cermak to not spill the beans about an unholy nexus between cryptocurrency exchanges and Chinese government officials?  Well, call it intimidation or a friendly suggestion, the Binance CEO was certainly not very appreciative of the way Cermak unfurled certain details that Zhao thinks “are better […] The post Binance CEO Quells Talk of Exchanges Using Shady Tactics to Circumvent Alipay’s BTC Ban appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Microsoft president sides with Huawei in battle with US

While Huawei is still battling with the US ban, it has found some comforting words from its long term ally, Microsoft. The company’s president and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith, told Bloomberg Businessweek in an interview the Chinese company is being treated in an un-American way by President Trump.

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India’s Proposed Crypto Ban Could Maroon Investors from Cashing $100 Million+

Besides preventing citizens and residents of India from participating in the crypto markets going forward, the proposed crypto ban by the Indian government could also negatively impact investors who have already put their money in digital assets.

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Trump Has the Power to Ban Bitcoin, But Can He Really Do It?

Coinspeaker Trump Has the Power to Ban Bitcoin, But Can He Really Do It?Trump says that he is not a fan of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, but can he ban its transactions and operations in the United States or Congress stands in his way legally?Trump Has the Power to Ban Bitcoin, But Can He Really Do It?

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Iran Formally Allows Bitcoin Mining Despite Trading Ban

Iran will adopt a strangely paradoxical stance on Bitcoin as it legalizes mining while maintaining a ban on trading.   Central Bank: Bitcoin Mining ‘Should Be Done’ According to local media outlet Press-TV and others, Iran’s central bank plans to allow cryptocurrency mining some legal freedom following an uncertain few months.

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Russia Won’t Ban Facebook’s Libra After All, Hints Full Crypto Regulation

According to local reports, Russia will not go out of its way to ban Libra, a crypto asset created by the Libra Association, an international consortium started by Facebook. Alexei Moisseev, the deputy finance minister of Russia, told publications that a legislative framework for crypto assets will soon be formed and Libra is likely to […] The post Russia Won’t Ban Facebook’s Libra After All, Hints Full Crypto Regulation appeared first on CCN Markets

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Trump says Huawei can resume trade with US companies

After a month-long ban, US president Donald Trump said today that he’ll allow companies to sell equipment to Huawei. He met the Chinese president Xi Jinping at the G20 summit being held in Osaka, Japan.

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Trump says Huawei can buy equipment from US companies

After a month-long ban, US president Donald Trump said today that he’ll allow companies to sell equipment to Huawei. He met the Chinese president Xi Jinping at the G20 summit being held in Osaka, Japan.

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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?

Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet.

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India Considering Harsh Restrictions On Cryptocurrency

India has never been known as a crypto-friendly country, but now things might be about to get way worse for Indian cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The Indian government is thinking about implementing a new ban on Bitcoin and other digital assets.

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Despite Changes In Pakistani Crypto Regulations, Digital Assets Are Still Slow in Adoption

The crypto community in Pakistan is about to start living a new age but it looks like there are still some issues in the way of the country’s people finally seeing the crypto revolution. About a year ago, Pakistan made a blanket ban on cryptos, which made things harder for the investors. However, a year […]

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Electrum Servers Remain Under Sustained DoS Attack

Electrum servers are still under a sustained Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. The wallet developers announced the issue on April 7, 2018. In correspondence with Bitcoin Magazine, Electrum developer Thomas Voegtlin speculated that the attack may be a form of retaliation from a phishing attacker who has been targeting Electrum in recent weeks.

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Chinese Authorities Propose a Complete Crypto Mining Ban

As Chinese citizens appear to have once more found a way to participate in the crypto market through USDT and crypto only exchanges, noises in the Communist Party have once... The post Chinese Authorities Propose a Complete Crypto Mining Ban appeared first on Trustnodes.

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Chinese Crypto Whales Avoid Ban with Premium OTC Trading to Buy Bitcoin

According to CNLedger, a recognized source of China-related cryptocurrency news, the Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) market has revealed strong buys as of late, indicating an overall rise in demand for bitcoin.

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Bitcoin at $5,000: What Has Changed Since 2017

This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Olusegun Ogundeji. Bitcoin has crossed the $5,000 price range again (after its first reach to that level in 2017) following a sudden breakout on April 2, 2019.

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Bitcoin Ecosystem Flourishes In Kenya Despite Regulatory Constraints Around Crypto Assets

Bitcoin Ecosystem Flourishes In Kenya Despite Regulatory Ban Many countries who have banned cryptocurrencies have seen the rise of the adoption. This shows that Bitcoin can be a perfect instrument to work your way around the stranglehold of governments and establishment financial noose.

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Following Drafted Crypto Rules Release In December, Bahrain Aims To Introduce Official Regulations

Following Release Of Drafted Crypto Rules In December, Bahrain Aims to Introduce Official Regulations Cryptocurrency is finding its way into nearly every country, and the only way to determine how will impact the economy in those regions.

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Iran’s ‘Cryptocurrency’ Has All the Traits of a Classic Sh*tcoin

Last month, Iran lifted its ban on Bitcoin to make way for its ‘crypto rial’. Now Iranian authorities have launched PayMon cryptocurrency supposedly backed by national gold reserves. Except, it’s not really cryptocurrency after all since there’s nothing peer-to-peer about it and you still need to trust an intermediary (i.

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Bitcoin Core Developer Shows How to Run BTC Without An Internet Connection

Bitcoin (BTC) has been a very resilient currency during the last few years. It resisted a ban from China and regulations from different countries. Perhaps, the only way to shut Bitcoin down is by switching the internet off.

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Zebpay Continues European Expansion, Launches EU-Wide Trading Tournament

Cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay is opening new offices in five European countries, increasing its presence on the continent to 43 countries. Launched in 2015 in India, Zebpay grew into one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges before shuttering its operation in September 2018, due to the crypto ban in the country.

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Iran Lifts Bitcoin Ban to Make Way For ‘Crypto-Rial’

Iran has lifted the ban on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as it takes another step towards its own sovereign cryptocurrency amid talks with foreign nations as potential partners. Iran Unbans Bitcoin, ICOs Today, Iran’s central bank has released an early draft of its cryptocurrency laws, lifting the previous ban on Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, and ICOs, reports to Al Jazeera.

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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin

With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years.

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This Bitcoin Startup Is Working on Free Speech Alternatives to Patreon

Patreon has been making the case for censorship-resistant money increasingly apparent. The platform allows members to contribute to artists or creators that they support.

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How Indian Crypto Users Avoid Banks Closing Their Accounts

Banks in India have been closing the accounts of customers they believe have made transactions involving cryptocurrencies. The majority of crypto users in the country, however, have reportedly found a way to avoid their accounts being closed by their banks which are complying with the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank.

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How Indian Cryptocurrency Users Avoid Banks Closing Their Accounts

Banks in India have been closing the accounts of customers they believe have made transactions involving cryptocurrencies. The majority of crypto users in the country, however, have reportedly found a way to avoid their accounts being closed by their banks which are complying with the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank.

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India Likely To Lift Cryptocurrency Ban in 2019

India’s long-running saga regarding the legality of cryptocurrency is likely to see a lifting of the current ban in 2019. Indian Flip Flops Reports suggest the Gov’t formed committee debating the matter are in favor of legalization, although with strong regulations.

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Constitutional Appeal Expected to Be Filed by Presto Blockchain Startup Against South Korea’s ICO Ban

Every country is handling the regulation of cryptocurrencies in a different way. Some of them have been incredibly welcoming, providing regulation that clearly describes the proper usage and issuance of digital assets, while others have decided to completely ban cryptocurrencies.

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SATOS Exchange Proves Nothing Will Stop Their Ads, Opting For A Bus Instead Of Online Promotions

Facebook and Google have truly put a damper on the way that cryptocurrency companies are able to advertise to consumers, especially considering the millions of people on social media. This ban has made it crucial for companies to become more creative in their efforts to publicize their ICOs and their exchanges. The SATOS cryptocurrency exchange […]

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Blockchain Verification and Decentralized Subversion in Cambodia

Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology.

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Don’t Underestimate China’s Power In Bitcoin

There has been a wealth of news of late about China and the Chinese authorities new position on cryptocurrency. In the shortest possible terms, the government want to totally ban cryptocurrency trading and investment and wish to stamp out the Bitcoin culture that has slowly built up in China.

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India’s Zebpay Shuts Down Exchange Activities

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, is shutting down its exchange activities due to the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. “At this point, we are unable to find a reasonable way to conduct the cryptocurrency exchange business,” Zebpay wrote.

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India Crypto Exchanges: Supreme Court Hearing to be Inconsequential

While expectations and fears are mounting on an imminent Supreme Court decision about the regulator’s ban concerning cryptocurrency trade in India, the big day may not exactly be a defining one for the future of bitcoin in the country.

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Colombia Could Follow Malta’s Footsteps and Become the Blockchain Nation of South America

In the eyes of crypto investors, one way to categorize the nations of the world is by their stance on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Some countries ban the use of digital currencies declaring them as illegal; others embrace both cryptos and blockchain wholeheartedly while the rest are somewhere in between.

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