Dutch official calls for complete ban on Bitcoin

The Netherlands must ban the mining, trading and holding of Bitcoin because it doesn’t meet any of the three functions of money and is handy for criminals, one Dutch official argued.

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Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban even as Central America is adopting the asset

An official of the Central Planning Bureau (CPB), an independent, publicly financed policy arm that advises the government of the Netherlands, said today that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be banned in the country.

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The Netherlands Must Now Ban Bitcoin: Dutch Central Planning Bureau Chief

Head of the Dutch CPB urges the Netherlands to prohibit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

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Elon Musk And The Dutch Central Bank's Misinformation Campaign

The two environmental FUDsters could potentially mislead bitcoin investors as they utilize incorrect analysis.

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Immensus Group, a Dutch Domino’s franchise starts paying salaries in BTC

Immensus Group, the largest Domino’s franchise in the Netherlands, has introduced a crypto salary option for its staff. A report unveiled this news on May 22 (Bitcoin Pizza day), noting that this move will see the company pay its employees part of their salaries in BTC.

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Dutch Central Bank Forced To Backpedal On Bitcoin Address Verification Procedures After Court Ruling

The Dutch Central Bank has lost a legal battle over its uninformed and bureaucratic bitcoin address verification requirements.

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Dutch Bitcoin exchange fends off Central Bank’s verification demands for crypto users

Netherlands-based crypto exchange Bitonic today announced that a recent court order has convinced the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) to withdraw its demands for “unlawful and onerous” user verification requirements such as mandatory wallet screenshots.

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Dutch central bank revokes wallet-verification requirement for bitcoin exchange Bitonic

CryptoNinjas » Dutch central bank revokes wallet-verification requirement for bitcoin exchange Bitonic Bitonic, a Netherlands-based bitcoin exchange company, announced that De Nederlandsche Bank NV (DNB), the central bank of the country, has acknowledged a recent objection made by Bitonic with regard to the so-called wallet verification requirement.

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Dutch Central Bank Defeated by Bitcoin Exchange in Major Court Case

Bitcoin exchange Bitonic has scored a legal victory against the Dutch central bank in a landmark case over wallet verification requirements

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Is Bitcoin’s Parabolic Bull Market Over? Quant Analyst PlanB Says No

Bitcoin has been on a steady incline for a couple of months now. The bulls, however, seem to be taking a breather after the cryptocurrency attained $61,000 all-time highs earlier this month. Nonetheless, a pseudonymous Dutch crypto researcher behind the popularized Stock-to-Flow (S2F) price model, PlanB, suggests that the price may continue upwards on a […]

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Dutch libertarian posts political campaign signs that read 'Bitcoin is the future'

"I wanted to have something that stood out and showed people that we embraced Bitcoin as a solution for a revolution," said the party chairman.

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Dutch Political Candidate Puts up ‘Bitcoin Is the Future’ Billboards With Laser Eyes

Billboards saying “Bitcoin is the future,” featuring laser eyes, can now be seen in the Netherlands. They are part of an election campaign for Robert Valentine, the chairman of the Dutch Libertarian Party and candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election.

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Dutch political candidate uses Bitcoin ‘laser eyes’ for campaign ads

The ‘laser eyes’ meme has picked up in crypto circles on social media, attracting celebrities and Bitcoin proponents alike. The post Dutch political candidate uses Bitcoin ‘laser eyes’ for campaign ads appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Dutch Footballer Says “Don’t Wait to Buy Bitcoin” While Goldman Issues a Warning

In this green week, Bitcoin pushed even higher, going to about $38,750. Starting the week around $32,000, today we are trading around $37,000, still less than 12% away from its all-time high of $42,000 hit on Jan.

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Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Files Preliminary Injunction to Suspend Wallet Verification Rule Enacted by the Netherlands

A Dutch bitcoin (BTC) exchange has filed a preliminary injunction at a court in Rotterdam to suspend the central bank’s additional wallet-verification requirements. Bitonic seeks to challenge the new rules enacted by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on Sept.

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Dutch Bitcoin exchange drags central bank to court over wallet KYC rule

One Dutch Bitcoin exchange has taken legal action against the central bank over its controversial crypto wallet verification law.

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If Bitcoin Is Going To Soar, Then One Must Believe The Entire Fiat System Is Going To Ultimately Collapse: Dutch Bank Rabobank

As Bitcoin continues to go higher and higher, everyone wants to jump on this bandwagon. Just today alone, the digital asset broke multiple levels to climb as high as $40,400. But this might be just the beginning as the supply crunch is real and demand for Bitcoin continues to roar higher.

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The Bitcoin Family Cashes in on Branding & BTC’s Latest Rally

Didi Taihuttu, his wife, and three children spoke with Dutch news from the Algarve in Portugal, the latest stop in his worldwide adventure. The Dutchman accumulated the bulk of his bitcoin in early 2017 around $900, a move that paid off handsomely in retrospect.

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Crypto exchange company Bitonic now registered with the Dutch Central Bank

Last month, Netherlands-based bitcoin exchange company Bitonic (also operator of BL3P) became officially listed in the crypto-register of the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). The Bitonic team implemented all required measures and has continued services to its customers.

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Dutch family that sold everything for BTC in 2017 is still buying

Known as the Bitcoin family, the Taihuttus made news back in 2017 when they liquidated all of their assets for Bitcoin. The post Dutch family that sold everything for BTC in 2017 is still buying appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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New Dutch Law: Clients Must Explain Why They Want To Buy Bitcoin

Netherlands-based crypto exchanges are now required by law to get additional information from clients regarding their bitcoin addresses. As part of the new requirements, which went into effect on Nov.

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Dutch Crypto Exchanges Want a Screenshot of Your Wallet to Prove the Legitimate Ownership of BTC

Bitcoin exchanges in The Netherlands are taking additional verification measures regarding BTC addresses in reference to the Dutch Central Bank (DNB)’s Sanction Act. One such exchange Bitonic announced on Monday that it is now “forced” by the DNB to provide additional details regarding the intention behind BTC purchases and the kind of wallet you are […] The post Dutch Crypto Exchanges Want a Screenshot of Your Wallet to Prove the Legitimate Ownership of BTC first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Dutch Crypto Traders Forced to Explain Why They’re Buying Bitcoin

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Dutch Bitcoin firm reluctantly tightens rules at central bank’s behest

Unique in Europe, the Dutch central bank now requires Bitcoin exchanges to prove that their users actually control their withdrawal addresses.

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39 Firms Have Applied to Offer Crypto Services Under New Regulation, Says Dutch Central Bank

Thirty-nine companies have applied for registration with the Dutch central bank to provide cryptocurrency services, the regulator told news. Bitcoin. com. They include crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers.

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Dutch Police impounds $30 million worth of Bitcoin from perpetrators

A fraudulent couple met an unexpected end to their dubious business when the Dutch police caught them with over 2500 Bitcoin worth $33 million. The Rotterdam District Court has sentenced the couple to two years’ imprisonment for money laundering.

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Dutch Police Seize $33 Million in Bitcoin from Couple Accused of Money Laundering

Prosecutors from the Netherlands have seized 2,532 bitcoins worth $33 million after a couple was convicted of money laundering by the Rotterdam District Court. The man and his wife were sentenced to two years for illegal money transmission and the court claims the couple’s bitcoin stash was used on the deep web.

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$29 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Dutch Dark Web Money Launderers

The Rotterdam District Court in the Netherlands has seized 2,532 bitcoins (~$29 million) from a couple convicted of money laundering on dark web platforms. According to a court statement, the man and his wife from the city of Hilversum, located in North Holland, were also sentenced to two years and two and a half years […] The post $29 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Dutch Dark Web Money Launderers appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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PlanB Likens Bitcoin to a Fast-Growing ‘Country in Cyberspace’

On Sept 7, pseudo-anonymous Dutch investor PlanB (@100trillionUSD) tweeted out a chart that shows Bitcoin user growth over the last decade, illustrating the number of Bitcoin addresses with more than .

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Dutch NGO is Sending Bitcoin Aid to Protestors in Belarus

A Netherlands-based non-profit organization aptly named the Belarusian Solidarity Fund has started paying compensation in Bitcoin to protestors in Belarus. The aid is for those facing economic hardship due to participation in protests against the government of Alexander Lukashenko, “Europe’s last dictator.

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Second Red Dot Flashes On The Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model, Confirming $100K Bull Rally By Year-End

The stock-to-flow model designed by pseudonymous Dutch quantitative analyst PlanB has become widely accepted by the crypto community as an accurate model to project the price of BTC. The analyst has released a new update to the S2F flow which suggests that bitcoin is still on track for a mega rally to $100k by the […]

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Dutch Bitcoin Exchange to Shut Down Citing Harsh DNB Registration Demands

One bitcoin (BTC) exchange in the Netherlands is set to close business following demand for registration and ridiculous fees put in place by the Dutch central bank. Dutch Bitcoin exchange BitKassa has confirmed it will be shutting down its operations in the country this month.

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Dutch Bitcoin Companies Face Millions in “Unusual” AML Fees

As each member of the European Union turns the fifth anti-money laundering directive (AMLD5) into law, some member states are going above and beyond what has been recommended. In Holland,...The post Dutch Bitcoin Companies Face Millions in “Unusual” AML Fees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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‘Dire’ State of Economy Could See Fewer Europeans Buying Bitcoin

With the second quarter of 2020 starting, Dutch multinational banking institution ING has warned that the state of the eurozone economy could get worse before it gets better. The economic downturn could see fewer individuals invest in Bitcoin as they tighten their purse strings.

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Dutch Red Cross Accepting Bitcoin Donations to Fight COVID-19

The Dutch branch of Red Cross is now accepting cryptocurrencies to raise money in the fight against COVID-19. Red Cross is trying to boost donations and is now accepting cryptocurrencies. On the Dutch website for Red Cross, one can now donate cryptocurrencies to aid in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Can Still Reach $100,000, Stock-to-Flow Model Remains Valid: Analyst

Dutch crypto analyst PlanB explains why his stock-to-flow model still holds after everyone decided that it was toast

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US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site

U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 million in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years.

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Netherlands Shares Bitcoin Mixer Probe Report With J5 Nations

The Dutch Government is sharing intelligence data, including that gathered during last year’s takedown of a Bitcoin mixing service, with four other countries. The Netherlands, US, UK, Canada and Australia formed the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, or J5 group, in 2018.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Payment Demands Found in Exploded Letter Bombs

A Dutch extortionist follows in the footsteps of the infamous "Jumbo bomber" by sending mail bombs and demanding Bitcoin (BTC) payments

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ING Bank to Offer Cryptoassets Custodial Services by 2020

ING Bank, a Dutch multinational financial services corporation with total assets of $1. 1 trillion, has announced that it’s actively working on its blockchain-based virtual currency custodial platform, to enable its clients to store their bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins securely.

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Fake Bitcoin Ads on Facebook Using Dutch Billionaire’s Likeness Ordered to Be Removed

A Dutch judge has ordered Facebook to remove fake Bitcoin ads using the image of the billionaire owner of the Big Brother franchise, John de Mol. The Dutch tycoon sued Facebook after he found an elaborate scheme that used his likeness to scam investors of millions of dollars.

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Facebook ordered by Dutch court to take down fake Bitcoin ads

With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin, scams pertaining to the same have also been on a surge. Pictures of celebrities touting investments related to Bitcoin have time and again The post Facebook ordered by Dutch court to take down fake Bitcoin ads appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Creator Of ‘Big Brother’ And ‘The Voice’ Wins Legal Battle Against Facebook For Bitcoin Scams

A Dutch court has recently ruled that all fraudulent ads involving Bitcoin must be removed from Facebook. The case started when the Dutch millionaire John de Mol sued the social media company. He started the process some months ago after Facebook failed to remove fake ads that used his and other celebrities’ images. According to […]

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Dutch Court Orders Facebook to Remove Fake Bitcoin Ads

A Dutch court ruled that Facebook must pull fake BTC investments ads exploiting John de Mol’s image

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Dutch Billionaire Involved in Bitcoin Scam Scores Legal Victory Against Facebook

John de Mol wins a lawsuit against Facebook after taking the social media monolith to court over fake Bitcoin ads

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Cryptohopper trading bot adds access to Dutch crypto exchange Bitvavo

Earlier this month, Dutch crypto exchange Bitvavo announced a partnership with Cryptohopper, which enables Bitvavo users to apply personal trading strategies using an automated trading bot. Cryptohopper offers an expert suite of tools, that is now compatible with Bitvavo.

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ING Bank Fixes Security and Privacy Loophole in Corda Blockchain

ING Bank, a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation that has been exploring the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT), has patched the security and privacy loopholes present in R3’s Corda blockchain platform by applying zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to Corda’s notary service, according to reports on October 23, 2019.

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Dutch National Bank Says Gold Can Re-Start Economy in Case of Total Collapse

An article found on the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) website has surprised many in the crypto space, with its bold claim that “If the entire system collapses, the gold stock provides a collateral to start over.

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Watch this Bitcoin scammer get called out directly over Skype

Dutch journalist and TV presenter, Jort Kelder, called out a Bitcoin scammer over Skype following the illicit use his face. Researchers located and revealed the names of a number of companies that have been using the faces of celebrities to promote heinous Bitcoin scams, Brandpunt+ reported earlier this year.

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