Regulated exchanges hesitate on crypto exposure despite growing demand – report

According to a report published Sept. 5 by the World Federation of Exchanges, regulated stock exchanges remain reluctant to offer unregulated cryptocurrency products despite increasing investor demand.

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Traditional Finance Exchanges Divided on Crypto Services: Survey

A World Federation of Exchanges survey found 41% of respondents already offer crypto-related products or services, with a further 24% planning to offer them in the future.

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Liquid Federation expands, aims to strengthen Bitcoin financial infrastructure

The Liquid Federation, a consortium of major exchanges, Bitcoin infrastructure companies, and wallet providers, has welcomed six new members

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Korea flags WAVES as “investment warning”

Upbit released a notice to the public following the flagging of WAVES as an “Investment warning” by the Korea Federation of Exchanges.

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Japan Tightens The Noose On Exchanges To Make Sure Russia Cannot Bypass Sanctions With Crypto

Japan is taking measures to ensure that cryptocurrencies are not used by the Russian Federation to skirt a barrage of international economic sanctions levied against the country over its aggression on Ukraine.

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Bitcoin Exchanges Start Banning Russia, Ruble Develops Discount

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South Korean Banking Association Concerned Over Surge of the Altcoin Trading Frenzy

A banking association in South Korea recently added weight to regulatory discussions across the country, raising concerns about the high altcoin trading volume. The Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) requested its members to audit trading volumes through their crypto exchanges’ customers’ altcoin activity.

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World Federation of Exchanges Says Crypto Terminology Needs Clarity

A trade association of major global exchanges calls for clarity regarding crypto terms in a recent response report

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The Crypto Exchange That Everyone Can Use

ICTE is expected to start up their global federation of cross-blockchain crypto exchanges soon, alongside their ICTE Fund project. What does ICTE provide? ‘ICTE benefits existing users of centralized exchanges as well as new users such as utility service providers, wallet holders, algorithmic traders, and institutional traders.

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Traditional Financial Exchanges Oppose UK Crypto Derivatives Ban for Retail Investors

The World Federation of Exchanges asked the UK's Financial Conduct Authority not to ban the sale of crypto derivatives to retail investors.

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Exchanges respond to UK’s proposed ban on cryptocurrency derivatives

The World Federation of Exchanges urges the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority not to prohibit the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives to retail customers. The World Federation of Exchanges is the global trade association for regulated exchanges and clearing houses representing over 250 firms across the world, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group and the Intercontinental […] The post Exchanges respond to UK’s proposed ban on cryptocurrency derivatives appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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UK Financial Watchdog Urged to Reconsider Banning Crypto-Derivatives by World Federation of Exchanges

In an official statement issued on October 7, 2019, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) – a global body for exchanges and cryptocurrency trading platforms – asked the U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to reconsider putting a blanket ban on the sale of crypto derivative products to retail investors.

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International exchanges campaign against UK cryptocurrency derivatives ban

Global exchanges are begging the UK‘s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) not to ban the sale of cryptocurrency-based derivatives. The World Federation of Exchanges said today that there is a need to find a balance between innovation and keeping consumers protected, Reuters reports.

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OKEx To Form A ‘Self Regulatory Organization’ To Standardized Exchange Compliance Polices

Malta based crypto exchange OKEx is looking to make crypto exchanges self-regulated for a while. The organization will be similar to FINRA in the United States, FINMA in Switzerland, The World Federation of Stock Exchanges, and the World Economic Forum, OKEx is engaging exchanges and market participants in the global crypto trading community to become […]

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Does Blockstream Hold Backdoor Keys to Bitcoin on Liquid?

This week, Blockstream launched the Liquid Network, a sidechain built on Strong Federation technology to facilitate quick and seamless transfer of bitcoin (BTC) between exchanges. Their website indicates they hold “emergency keys” to bitcoin held on Liquid, but there’s more to it.

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Pavel Durov Closes UK-Based Company Telegram Messenger LLP

Russian-born entrepreneur Pavel Durov is liquidating Telegram Messenger LLP, the Britain-based company behind the popular messaging service Telegram. The same entity is registered as the messenger’s operator in the Russian Federation, where Telegram is currently banned.

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Bitsive Exchange ICO

A system of protocols would allow users to deposit cryptocurrencies on an exchange, without the presence of an actual deposit. A smart contract provides the base of the solution, but the benefits are gone if the funds cannot be used to initiate multiple, simultaneous trades.

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