Avisual representation of the digital cryptocurrencies S3studio/Getty Images The crypto sector is legal in Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a draft law on Wednesday. The National Bank of Ukraine and the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market will be in charge of regulatory duties. Ukraine has spent millions of dollars in crypto Continue Reading…
As cryptocurrency tumbles, prices for new and used GPUs continue to fall | Ars Technica
Enlarge / AMD’s Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT. Cryptocurrency has had a rough year. Bitcoin has fallen by more than 50 percent since the start of the year, from nearly $48,000 in January to just over $20,000 as of publication. Celsius, a major cryptocurrency “bank,” suspended withdrawals earlier this week, and the Coinbase crypto Continue Reading…
Cryptocurrency and Women’s Empowerment: A Success Story
How Grameen Foundation, open blockchain platform Velora, and local microfinance partners in the Philippines worked to empower women entrepreneurs after the pandemic threatened to push them into extreme poverty. This content was originally published here.
Crypto heist: Raiders steal safe containing $4m in cryptocurrency from Westmere home – NZ Herald
Raiders stole a safe containing $4 million in cryptocurrency in what appears to be a sophisticated “inside job” targeting a wealthy businessman’s home, the Weekend Herald can reveal. Mark Geor, who manages Rock and Rubble, a quarry transporting service, said his family home in the affluent Auckland suburb of Westmere was burgled while it was Continue Reading…
Bitcoin ($BTC USD) Cryptocurrency Price Drops as Musk Calls Energy Use ‘Insane’ – Bloomberg
Tesla Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk doubled down on his attack on Bitcoin’s energy demands, calling recent consumption trends “insane.” Musk posted a chart on Twitter from the University of Cambridge showing Bitcoin’s electricity consumption has skyrocketed this year. It’s the second day he’s criticized crypto mining for using fossil fuels and comes after Continue Reading…
These remote-friendly jobs in cryptocurrency pay over $100,000
Companies hiring in cryptocurrency are looking for a wide set of skills with some specialized knowledge or experience in areas like software and data analytics. This content was originally published here.
Elon Musk delivers laughs, tips hat to cryptocurrency on ‘SNL’
Elon Musk appeared a little stiff in a dark, double-breasted jacket on “Saturday Night Live” as he was greeted with uncertain applause, but he delivered solid material and seemed to win over his live audience. The controversial billionaire’s hosting duties set off social media throughout the week, with many weighing Musk’s worthiness, while NBC responded Continue Reading…
SARS is starting to audit cryptocurrency traders in South Africa – here’s what you should know
When a taxpayer files a tax return, SARS may send a request for verification or “audit request” in which it seeks clarification and/or supporting documentation from a taxpayer. The information sought by SARS is inevitably linked to the disclosures made by the taxpayer in that return. This is a preliminary step taken by SARS in Continue Reading…
World’s richest men lose billions as cryptocurrency, tech stocks tank
The richest men in the world have lost billions of dollars in the past week as markets and technology stocks plummet. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, in the last 24 hours Elon Musk lost US$12.5 billion ($17.41 billion), Jeff Bezos lost US$9.17 billion ($12.78 billion) and Facebook – now Meta – CEO Mark Zuckerberg Continue Reading…
US President to Sign Executive Order on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency This Week
US President Joe Biden is going to sign an executive order this week tasking federal agencies to assess the opportunities and risks associated with Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Bloomberg has reported that this executive order, when signed, will enable the federal agencies to assess and outline the government’s strategy to regulate the US market Continue Reading…