On-Chain Data Shows Friend.Tech’s Hype Was Short Lived

Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Launched on August 10th, Base’s rising social media network seems to be already fizzling out. Friend Tech started by allowing social media influencers on the platform formerly known as Twitter to tokenize their clout. […]

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South Korea Orders Crypto Exchanges to Maintain At Least $2.2M in Reserves

Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. South Korean authorities have instructed local crypto exchanges to maintain at least $2.28 million in cryptocurrency reserves as of next month, local media outlet News1 reported. The move is geared toward improving customer protection […]

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US Wants “Brokers” to Man Taxpayers’ Crypto Reporting Burden

The US Department of Treasury alongside the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today (Friday) announced new proposed rules for “brokers” such as crypto trading platforms, crypto payment processors and digital asset wallet providers. The agency noted that the proposed regulation will require these “brokers” to report certain crypto sales and exchange transactions. US Aims at Tax […]

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Hacking Incidents Shake the Crypto World: How Bitcoin Stands Strong

The cryptocurrency landscape has captured the imagination of individuals and institutions all around the world, with its promise of decentralized finance and safe transactions. However, recent hacking instances have raised concerns about the security of digital assets. In the face of these problems, Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, holds firm, demonstrating resilience and providing vital […]

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US Treasury Unveils New Reporting Rules to Fight Crypto Tax Evasion

Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. US regulators including the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed new rules that would force cryptocurrency exchanges to report more detailed information on user transactions. The new tax reporting regulations would apply […]

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Binance and MasterCard Part Ways: End Crypto Card Partnership in Multiple Countries

In a significant move affecting the world of cryptocurrency and traditional finance, MasterCard and Binance have decided to end their partnership on crypto card programs in several countries. This decision reflects the challenges Binance is facing as traditional financial institutions distance themselves from the crypto landscape. According to a report by Reuters citing the exchange’s […]

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