Italy is considering raising the capital gains tax on investments in digital assets from the current 26% to 42% in 2025. The Danish tax council proposes a principle of inventory taxation, taxing even unrealized gains.
Blockchain has the potential to completely revolutionize the education sector by providing a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof platform for storing and sharing academic records.
There are seven spot Ethereum ETF applications waiting for a decision from the regulator. The companies that want to issue these financial instruments are some of those that launched recent spot bitcoin ETFs.
According to CNBC’s Kate Rooney, sources with knowledge of the case assure that the SEC will wait until January 10 to give an official response, and that the products will begin trading on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Bitcoin ETFs are emerging as critical instruments following institutional adoption by providing a secure and regulated way to invest in the cryptocurrency. Canada and Europe are leading the adoption of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which the U.S. refuses to accept.
Blockchains Cardano and Polkadot announced a partnership that could represent a significant breakthrough in blockchain interoperability and scalability.
Scroll’s mainnet became available to the public this Tuesday, October 17, adding a new option to Ethereum’s list of second-layer networks. Scroll hardens the security-centric approach using zero-knowledge (zero knowledge or ZK) proofs.
Citigroup, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, will launch Citi Token Services, a digital token service with blockchain technology and Smart Contracts for institutional clients.
In a recent video, Hoskinson shared his vision for the project’s future, setting high standards for expansion and advancement. He also stressed the importance of regulatory certainty to ensure Cardano’s long-term success.
Yiping, a professor of economics at Peking University, believes the decision to ban bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is counterproductive for the country. "A permanent no to cryptocurrencies could result in missed opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem that are very valuable in the financial system," Yiping said, according to the South China Morning Post.