The China-based bitcoin ASIC mining machine manufacturer Canaan has announced the company has forged a partnership with Genesis Digital Assets, and the two firms have now signed a deal for a large purchase order. Genesis will buy 20,000 bitcoin miners from Canaan and the mining operation also has the option to purchase an additional 180,000…
Topps Unveils New MLB Inception NFTs — Firm’s NFT Series Now Minted on the Avalanche Blockchain
The American firm that manufactures chewing gum, candy, and collectibles, The Topps Company Inc., has announced the launch of the 2021 Topps MLB Inception NFT collection. Furthermore, Topps is now leveraging the Avalanche blockchain for NFTs after the company was using the Wax blockchain for projects like the Garbage Pail Kids and Godzilla series. Topps…
Bitcoin Legal Tender in 7 Days: El Salvador Publishes Video Explaining What to Expect
Bitcoin will become legal tender in El Salvador alongside the U.S. dollar in seven days. The Salvadoran government has released a video explaining what to expect when the Bitcoin Law enters into force. The video features the government’s fee-free crypto wallet, Chivo. Government’s Video Explaining What to Expect When Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender The Bitcoin…
Tezos Tokenized Products To Be Offered By Cryptocurrency Firms In Switzerland
Crypto Finance, Inacta, and InCore Bank have merged to form the Swiss financial trio, and they’ve teamed up to create Tezos-regulated financial products. The three Swiss companies specialize in cryptocurrencies, and they use the Tezos blockchain to supply institutions with tokenized assets. Their main goal is to provide service and satisfaction to institutional clients. With…
Slovenia Prepares to Impose 10% Tax on Spending and Selling Cryptocurrency
The tax authority of Slovenia has put forward a proposal to change the crypto taxation rules in the country, local media reported. The amendments aim to introduce a 10% tax rate for transactions involving the spending or converting of cryptocurrencies into fiat money. Tax Office Wants to Simplify Crypto Taxation in Slovenia The Financial Administration…
Annual US Dollar Remittances to Nigeria Surge to $34 Billion but Forex Woes Persist
According to a report, the value of annual dollar remittances by Nigerians working abroad has surged to $34 billion, a figure that easily surpasses the previous record-high of $25 billion. Still, a large portion of the funds doesn’t seem to be entering domestic forex markets. Target Attained Two Years Ahead of Schedule The increase, which…