This is not the first attempt by U.S. states to allow cryptocurrency to be used in tax payments, although it is slightly different and ultimately the most successful so far.
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), is working with Theta Labs to introduce students to an entirely new set of coursework regarding the applications of blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has added the Vietnamese Dong (to its Customer-to-Customer (C2C) trading system, enabling Vietnamese customers to exchange their fiat currency for tokens on the platform.
Dr. Jan-Willem Burgers offers an extensive, Bitcoin-specific refutation of Nuriel Roubini's recent testimony before the U.S. Senate committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
TravelbyBit's partnership with Binance will allow the startup to introduce its blockchain-based POS system, currently being used at the Brisbane airport, into other international airports worldwide.
Kin Ecosystem Foundation, the nonprofit governance organization for the Kin cryptocurrency, has announced the appointment of Matthew DiPietro as its chief marketing officer.
CoinGate, a bitcoin payment processor, has launched bitcoin Lightning Network payments on its platform, bringing the option to accept Lightning payments to its 4,000 clients.
eToro has partnered with seven Premier League football clubs in a sponsorship deal that could see future transfers of players in the EPL settled in cryptocurrency.