Coinbase Launches New Tax Tools
Good news, if you used only Coinbase to buy and sell crypto, your tax filing just got a lot easier. Coinbase has launched new tax tools including a tax calculator.
News
Cryptocurrency news from around the world and beyond. We cover what happening with cryptocurrency today. We cover things like countries embracing or rejecting cryptos, price milestones for Bitcoin and Alts, new projects, upcoming forks, etc.
The Tokyo Whale and the Battle Over $9k
Rumors were going around that a MtGox trustee (AKA “the Tokyo Whale”) has been selling off massive amounts of BTC pushing the market down. Rumor also has it that this whale won’t have authorization to sell again until September 2018.
John Oliver Did a Cryptocurrency Episode
John Oliver did an episode on Cryptocurrency. We explain John Oliver explaining Bitcoin, FOMO, blockchain, and more… and we show you how to watch the episode.
East Wenatchee Washington Became a Crypto Miner Hub
East Wenatchee Washington has become a hub for crypto miners due to the cheap energy produced by the hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River.
Monero (XMR) Hard Fork MoneroV (XMV) Explained
Monero (XMR) is forking to create MoneroV (XMV). The snapshot block is 1564965. Anyone in Monero in a wallet where they control their private keys before the snapshot will own MoneroV.
Lots of FUD in the Air as BTC Dips
This week was full of FUD. Binance phishing, SEC statement, Japan cracking down on exchanges, MtGox selling, oh my. Bitcoin’s price dropped accordingly. This FUD overwhelmed the rather excellent news like the Coinbase index fund.
SEC Issues Statement on Crypto Exchanges (Here is What it Actually Says)
The SEC issued a statement on cryptocurrency exchanges. This, combined with other news gave the market the jitters. Let’s look at what the SEC officially has to say.
Binance “Hack” Rumor Causes Crypto Panic (Don’t Panic)
Rumors of a Binance hack caused a flash crash in Bitcoin and other cryptos, but this is likely temporary given the facts about what occurred. We explain.
Coinbase Announces Coinbase Index Fund
Coinbase has announced a Coinbase Index Fund. This fund is weighted toward Bitcoin and Ethereum, but will track the performance of all coins on Coinbase now and in the future.
There is Another Coinbase XRP Rumor; Rumor Being the Key Word
There is another rumor about XRP going on Coinbase. Rumor is the key word here. The last time this same exact rumor occurred XRP was pumped and dumped over it. Let’s not do that this time.