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US Bitcoin & Treasury Investment Trust Files Amendment No.3 to Its Registration Statement With the SEC
The United States Bitcoin and Treasury Investment Trust, also known as the “Trust” filed an amendment No. 3 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21. Wilshire Phoenix Funds, LLC, the sponsor behind The Trust made this announcement a few hours ago, with the amendment relating to the planned IPO of its common […] US Bitcoin & Treasury Investment Trust Files Amendment No. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:59
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Myanmar Central Bank Determined to Curb the Flourishing Local Crypto Industry
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) is determined to curb the growing local cryptocurrency industry. This comes after the central bank issued a warning against engaging in cryptocurrency activities. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:58
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Andrew Yang Pitches Himself as the Presidential Candidate for the Crypto Community
Andrew Yang, a United States presidential candidate running for the Democratic Party, has come out to air his support for cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology, blockchain. The digital entrepreneur revealed that he would like to see greater regulation of the crypto space. дальше »
2019-5-17 15:59
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Democratic Congressman Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies to Keep U.S. International Power
Bradley James Sherman, a Democratic Representative from California, is urging the other Congressmen to join him and work towards outlawing cryptocurrencies in the United States. He is seeking a bill that would stop US citizens from purchasing or dealing with cryptocurrencies, due to the potential threat it poses to the US Dollar as the sovereign […] Democratic Congressman Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies to Keep U. дальше »
2019-5-10 12:59
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Cryptocurrencies Excluded From India’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its Fintech Regulatory Sandbox report. While cryptocurrencies could be included in the future, the bank noted that their services might not be accepted for testing currently. дальше »
2019-4-19 17:29
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SEC Chair Jay Clayton Provides Additional Clarity on the Status of Cryptos
Cryptocurrency regulation is evolving, and gradually things are becoming clearer. Recently, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission stated that a digital coin which used to be a security might be treated as a commodity if it becomes “sufficiently” decentralized. дальше »
2019-3-17 20:19
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Israel’s Securities Regulator Sees Potential in Cryptocurrency Trading and Security Token Offerings
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the market regulator in the Middle Eastern country, recommends the creation of a cryptocurrency trading platform under enhanced regulation, as reported by Reuters on March 6. дальше »
2019-3-7 16:29
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Indian Government Fears That Cryptocurrencies Could Destabilize the Rupee
The Indian government is looking into the impact of digital currencies and worried about the consequences for the Rupee. The high-level panel assigned with the task of making the country’s digital currency rules is now suggesting that cryptocurrencies could destabilize the Indian Rupee. дальше »
2019-2-4 18:19
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Some Bitcoin Investors Aren’t Planning to Share Their Losses With the IRS
According to a new survey of 1,000 people conducted by Credit Karma, around 50% of Bitcoin investors are planning not to tell the IRS about their losses from last year. Attorneys, however, suggest that failing to report investment gains and losses to the IRS could lead to severe consequences for the taxpayers. дальше »
2019-2-3 18:39
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US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil Firm PDVSA Which Planned to Begin Petro Transactions in 2019
Nicholas Maduro’s government in Venezuela is going through tough times. In the midst of shockingly high inflation levels, the US has imposed new sanctions on the country’s state-backed oil firm PDVSA and has urged the country’s military to help with the peaceful transfer of power. дальше »
2019-1-31 22:24
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Canadian Startup Kik Plans to Fight a Legal Battle Against the SEC Over an ICO Case
Kik Interactive Inc. , a social media startup based in Waterloo, Ontario is planning to fight the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court. The startup’s 2017 initial coin offering is at the center of the controversy, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. дальше »
2019-1-29 15:29
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Tangem Will Produce Blockchain-based Physical Banknotes for the Marshall Islands
Smart card wallet maker Tangem announced today that it would be issuing physical banknotes of the sovereign (SOV) currency for the Marshall Islands. The physical banknotes will be based on blockchain technology, enabling cheap, fast and global transactions for the users. дальше »
2019-1-28 20:59
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Iran’s Efforts to Launch State-backed Crypto May Finally Materialize
Sanctions from the US have hurt the economy of Iran, which has been pushed out of the global financial system. The Islamic Republic is looking for an option to circumvent the sanctions via a new digital currency. дальше »
2019-1-28 20:34
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand Is Planning to Start a New Digital Asset Exchange
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) could launch its own digital asset exchange this year. According to a report by Bangkok Post, SET is planning to apply for a digital asset operating license with the finance ministry. дальше »
2019-1-18 19:29
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Winklevoss Twins Believe Bitcoin Can Overtake Gold and Say Crypto Needs Banking-style Regulations
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the owners of New York-based Gemini cryptocurrency exchange recently said that Bitcoin could overtake gold, as reported by Fortune. The two said that if the cryptocurrency is provided with a banking-style regulatory environment that allows people to trust it, Bitcoin could be bigger than gold. дальше »
2019-1-14 19:44
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SEC’s OCIE Lists Cryptocurrency as One of Its Examination Priorities in 2019
Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently released its “2019 Examination Priorities” report in which it mentioned cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:29
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European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still Too Small to Affect Financial Stability
Cryptocurrency regulation is still a confusing issue at the moment. While some countries encourage crypto-related activities by enacting industry-friendly regulations, there are others that are a bit too stringent in their approach due to fears that unforeseen crypto industry problems – such as ICO scams or major market crashes – might spill over to the […] European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still Too Small to Affect Financial Stability was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »
2019-1-12 13:59
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European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still to Small to Affect Financial Stability
Cryptocurrency regulation is still a confusing issue at the moment. While some countries encourage crypto-related activities by enacting industry-friendly regulations, there are others that are a bit too stringent in their approach due to fears that unforeseen crypto industry problems – such as ICO scams or major market crashes – might spill over to the […] European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still to Small to Affect Financial Stability was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »
2019-1-11 13:59
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Four Cryptocurrency Exchanges Receive Licenses in Thailand
Thailand is following Japan’s lead by regulating cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. Recently, the first batch of cryptocurrency brokers and dealers were licensed in the country. The four exchanges which will be operating legally in the country soon are Bx, Coins, Satang Pro and Bitkub. дальше »
2019-1-10 19:19
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New Indian Governmental Committee Wants Cryptocurrencies to Be Legalized
The Indian cryptocurrency scene is murky as crypto entities are facing a banking ban and the government has explicitly asked investors to stay away from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, the second interdisciplinary committee is now saying that cryptocurrency could be legalized in India with several terms and conditions, as reported by The New Indian Express. дальше »
2018-12-27 16:04
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Cryptocurrencies Are Not Securities – U.S. Congress to Amend Outdated Definition
A new bill was introduced in the U. S. Congress on Thursday, aiming to bring regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies, CNBC reported. The Century’s Most Innovative Technology Defined by Decades-old Legislation The bill, dubbed “Token Taxonomy Act,” was led by congressmen Warren Davidson of Ohio and Darren Soto of Florida, and focuses on two amendments. дальше »
2018-12-21 14:59
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Answers AMA Questions With SVP of Marketing Monica Lang
Ripple’s SVP of Marketing Monica Lang hosted an AMA session for Q4 with CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Lang asked him questions about the SEC, regulations around the world and more. Regulations in the US and the World Lang asked him about regulations, one of the most dominant themes of this year in the crypto markets. дальше »
2018-12-19 16:29
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Congressman Proposes a ‘Wall Coin’ to Fund Donald Trump’s Border Wall
U. S. President Donald Trump wants $5 billion to fund a U. S. /Mexico border wall which would stop illegal immigrants from entering the country. Now, Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson has introduced a new plan which could help fund the project. дальше »
2018-12-17 15:59
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Director of Enforcement at the Texas State Securities Board Talks Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, ICOs and Cybersecurity [Exclusive]
Regulatory compliance is one of the most (if not the most) stressful points surrounding cryptocurrencies. Regulators across the world strive to understand and effectively classify blockchain-based projects, in an attempt to protect the investing public from fraudsters who plague this nascent industry. дальше »
2018-11-26 16:29
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Tax on Crypto Is a Self Goal; President Trump Is Right to Call the FED Crazy: Ron Paul
Former U. S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul has published an article advising against taxation on cryptocurrencies and precious metals in order to avoid a looming financial crisis. Paul is hard-hitting in his article and goes as far as calling the US Federal Reserve’s recent increase in interest rates a “crazy” idea. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:59
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Financial Action Task Force’s Crypto Guidelines Set for June 2019
Regulation of cryptocurrencies has been a major problem for countries that want to make use of their unique features. Countries like China and India have a hawkish stance on digital coins and have tried to curb their local crypto markets. дальше »
2018-10-23 14:29
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SEC Launches a New Fintech Division to Engage With Fintech and Blockchain Start-ups
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Oct. 18 that it is launching the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), a new division that will help the regulatory agency to engage with fintech start-ups. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:29
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Just In: SEC Files Multiple Amendments Relating to Bitcoin ETFs
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just filed an amendment to the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the GraniteShares Bitcoin ETF and the GraniteShares Short Bitcoin ETF. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:52
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Federal Court Rules Cryptocurrencies Are Commodities
In a press release, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that virtual currencies will be classified as commodities. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:39
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Cryptocurrency Regulations on the Floor at Capitol Hill
A new crypto bill will be presented by the US Congress this fall led by Ohio Republican Warren Davidson. He is hosting a roundtable of representatives from Wall Street, venture capital firms and crypto companies to understand the crypto industry better. дальше »
2018-9-25 17:15
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FINRA Targets Cryptocurrency Firm Marketing HempCoins for Selling Unregistered Securities
Financial regulators in the United States are now taking steps to ensure that firms engaged in cryptocurrency-related activities operate within the confines of the law. In a recent move, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is accusing Rocky Mountain Ayre President Timothy Tilton Ayre of selling unregistered securities in connection with the company’s sale of […] FINRA Targets Cryptocurrency Firm Marketing HempCoins for Selling Unregistered Securities was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-17 13:24
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‘Slow & Steady’ Is Europe’s Crypto Policy
Consistent losses in the cryptocurrency sector have forced some investors to adopt a grim point of view about the state of the market. However, a new development from the European Union is reassuring crypto enthusiasts that the situation is still salvageable. дальше »
2018-9-11 21:05
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Reserve Bank of India Could Be Softening Its Stance Towards Cryptos
India’s crypto community was shocked when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a circular on April 6, 2018, which prohibited banks and other financial institutions from providing any crypto-related service, revealing the RBI’s anti-crypto stance. дальше »
2018-9-4 14:29
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Bx3 Capital Suggests a Draft for Crypto Regulations in the US
Digital currencies have baffled the world with their volatility and even governments and financial authorities around the world are unsure about what they should make of cryptocurrencies. In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has had a tense relationship with these coins. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:44
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Electronic Arts Hacker Ordered to Pay $750K in Cryptocurrency as Bail
Cryptocurrencies can be used to purchase a variety of items online from various retailers, and now, it appears that they can be used to pay bail. Martin Marsich, an alleged hacker, has been ordered to pay $750,000 in cryptocurrency as bail. дальше »
2018-8-21 13:09
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SEC Delays Decision on Proposed Rule Change That Would Allow Bitcoin ETF
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on the Bitcoin ETF application that would allow Cboe BZX Exchange–VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust to launch their cryptocurrency derivatives on self-regulatory markets. дальше »
2018-8-9 16:15
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SEC Commissioner Writes Supportive Public Statement on Winklevoss’s BTC ETF
It is not every day that a Securities and Exchange Commissioner comes out in support of a cryptocurrency initiative. However, as July is saying goodbye, we got to see this happening. SEC Commissioner Hester M. дальше »
2018-7-30 16:09
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Citizenship to the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda Can Now Be Obtained Using Cryptos
On July 23, the parliament of Antigua and Barbuda announced its economic citizenship program, which allows people to obtain a form of citizenship to the country for $100,000, which can now be paid for with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-27 16:19
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Law Commission of India Recommends Use of Cryptos in Settling Gambling Transactions
Uncertainty continues to grip India’s crypto industry ever since the Rural Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ban on banks and other financial institutions, prohibiting them from dealing with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:24
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Bitfunder Fraud Civil Lawsuit Case Proceedings Accelerate
As reported on FinanceFeeds, the criminal case filed against defendants Bitfunder and Jon E. Montroll, accused of operating an unregistered securities exchange and defrauding its users, has led to a plea agreement. дальше »
2018-7-24 16:25
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Malta Is All Set to Become a Blockchain Hub for Crypto Companies With Financial Services Act Soon Coming Into Force
Malta previously released a new set of regulations in a bid to become the first blockchain island in the world. A triad of laws, namely the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA Act), the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act (ITAS Act) and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act (MDIA Act), was passed earlier this month. дальше »
2018-7-24 12:59
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Costa Rican Employees Can Get Their Salaries in Crypto
While some jurisdictions in the world are still sitting on the fence about crypto’s legal status, there are places like Costa Rica that are setting new standards for technology adoption. The small Latin American nation, known for its scenic beaches and perfect Caribbean weather, is now taking steps to let workers receive a part of […] Costa Rican Employees Can Get Their Salaries in Crypto was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:59
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Framework Vigilant Monitoring of Crypto Risks Revealed by FSB
Risks related to cryptocurrencies do not pose a serious threat to global financial stability at the moment. However, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), the international organization established by the G20 to monitor the worldwide financial system, does not want to get caught unprepared. дальше »
2018-7-20 16:04
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Coinbase Now Denies SEC Approval of Its Trio of Acquisitions
Just one day after claiming that the exchange would acquire three financial entities and become a broker-dealer for coins deemed as securities, Coinbase has taken a U-turn from its previous statements. дальше »
2018-7-18 16:29
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French Official Says Regulations Could Hurt Crypto Industry
The debate on whether or not to regulate cryptocurrencies continues, with a high-ranking French official recently giving his position on the matter. While other countries — such as India — have recently imposed tighter regulations on crypto trading, France’s Jean-Pierre Landau says these digital currencies must not be regulated. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:04
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Abu Dhabi Regulator Introduces Regulations for Its Financial Center and Free Zone
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has launched a “crypto asset regulatory framework,” as announced in a statement on Monday, June 25. It will apply to the country’s international financial center and free zone. дальше »
2018-6-30 17:29
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