The Satoshi Action Fund is advancing efforts to secure state-level protections for Bitcoin self-custody, employing strategies similar to those used by the cannabis industry to navigate federal regulations. This initiative aims to create “safe haven” states for Bitcoin users, providing legal assurances for holding and using the digital asset. Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of The post Satoshi Action Fund seeks to replicate cannabis industry with ‘safe haven’ states for Bitcoin custody appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Denmark is proposing a new taxation model that would tax unrealized gains on cryptocurrencies at 42%, aligning digital assets with existing rules for certain financial contracts. This approach involves calculating gains and losses annually based on the change in the value of the taxpayer’s holdings, regardless of whether the assets have been sold. The taxable The post Denmark proposes taxing unrealized crypto gains as it does with some traditional financial contracts appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Singaporean national Malone Lam has appeared in court in the United States after being charged for allegedly stealing over 4,100 BTC, currently valued at approximately $274 million, from a private investor in Washington, according to local media. Lam, 20, and his co-conspirator, Jeandiel Serrano, 21, are accused of executing a sophisticated social engineering scheme that The post Scammer who stole 4,100 Bitcoin appears in US court charged with wire fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has clear outlines for resolving bets on the 2024 US Presidential Election in the event of contested results. The platform’s market, focusing on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will win the presidency, will be resolved based on calls from three major news organizations: the Associated Press, Fox News, The post What happens to Polymarket bets if result of US Election is contested? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin proponents have issued a detailed rebuttal to a European Central Bank (ECB) paper that criticized its viability and economic impact. In the working paper by ECB officials Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf, Bitcoin is described as a speculative asset lacking intrinsic value, contributing to wealth concentration, and failing to enhance economic productivity. Researchers Dr. The post Satoshi Action Fund rebut ECB Bitcoin critique, highlighting flaws in recent analysis appeared first on CryptoSlate.