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ForkLog 11 19.08.2021

Crypto trading accounted for more than 40% of Robinhood’s revenue in the second quarter

The online broker Robinhood for April–June generated revenue of $565 million, up 8.2% from January–March. The share of digital-asset trading in the figure rose from 17% ($88 million) to 41% ($233 million).

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ForkLog 9 18.08.2021

British bank Lloyds Banking Group posts vacancy for cryptocurrency expert

Lloyds Banking Group has opened a vacancy for a senior manager of digital currencies and innovation, according to the organisation's site.

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ForkLog 15 17.08.2021

PBOC continues pressure on crypto-related firms

The Shenzhen branch of the PBOC has begun auditing the activities of firms suspected of illicit operations with digital assets. The regulator 'took swift action to restore order and make adjustments' to the operations of 11 companies.

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ForkLog 11 17.08.2021

Putin orders proposals to verify cryptocurrency holdings

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the anti-corruption plan for 2021-2024. He ordered the preparation of proposals aimed at verifying information on cryptocurrency holdings by November 15 of this year.

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ForkLog 11 15.08.2021

Argentine President Signals CBDC Issuance and Bitcoin Legalisation

Argentine President Alberto Fernández suggested that bitcoin could help the country tackle inflation and did not rule out issuing a CBDC.

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ForkLog 21 09.08.2021

Mossad to hire cryptocurrency expert

The Israeli National Intelligence Service, Mossad, has opened a vacancy for a specialist in digital currencies and fintech, according to Ynet.

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ForkLog 35 06.08.2021

Portuguese Xiaomi reseller adds cryptocurrency payments

The authorized Xiaomi reseller in Portugal, Mi Store Portugal, added the option to pay for goods in cryptocurrencies. Among them are Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Dash and the Utrust token.

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ForkLog 8 05.08.2021

Former CFTC chief questions SEC authority to regulate cryptocurrencies

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is the only regulator authorised to oversee Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This is the view of its former chairman, Christopher Giancarlo.

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ForkLog 19 05.08.2021

Media: JPMorgan teams up with NYDIG to launch a bitcoin fund for wealthy clients

The financial holding JPMorgan opened to wealthy clients access to a passively managed bitcoin fund launched jointly with Stone Ridge Assets Management's subsidiary — NYDIG.

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ForkLog 12 04.08.2021

Study finds 60% of US crypto investors willing to spend with cryptocurrency

Sixty percent of US digital asset holders say cryptocurrencies are suitable for everyday purchases, despite existing barriers. The findings come from a joint study by the payments platform BitPay and the news aggregator PYMNTS.

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ForkLog 21 02.08.2021

Court orders Sberbank to unblock Bitcoin seller’s accounts

The Sverdlovsk Regional Court ordered Sberbank to unblock the Revda resident's cards, who trades cryptocurrency on exchanges.

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ForkLog 21 01.08.2021

Experts criticise US Congress plan for expanded crypto taxation

On July 28, US senators approved a bipartisan bill aimed at modernising America’s infrastructure. The plan would spend about $1 trillion, with part of the funding provided through a tougher regime of crypto taxation.

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