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Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) to Address Digital Asset Standardization
The Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA), an important organization related to securities, has recently decided to assemble and launch a task force to address the way that digital assets are labeled in financial markets. дальше »
2019-10-23 21:27 | |
Alexis Ohanian and Serj Tankian team up to help build a social network for Armenia
I spent last week in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which played host to this year’s World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). The prestigious event brings together government agencies, IT companies, lobbying groups, investors, and startups as they discuss the latest developments in information and communications tech. дальше »
2019-10-16 15:59 | |
ICE is on the hunt for a new DevOps company thanks to a software engineer’s protest
Open-source technology company Chef has finally decided having a relationship with the US government isn’t worth alienating the developer’s community it thrives on. After spending nearly a week defending its decision to continue working with ICE and CBP, CEO Barry Crist today announced the company would not renew those contracts in the future. дальше »
2019-9-24 00:03 | |
US DoJ wants to seize profits from Ed Snowden’s new book because it violated his NDA
The US justice department has sued whistleblower Edward Snowden, following the release of his new book, Permanent Record. The department alleges this book violates a non-disclosure agreement Snowden signed with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) while working as a contractor for the two agencies. дальше »
2019-9-18 08:38 | |
Bitcoin used for purchase of illegal drugs as Chinese law enforcement tightens clampdown
According to local media news reports, police officers in the customs department of China’s northeastern province, Jilin, have recently stopped a cross-border deal involving drugs paid for by using Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-8-30 01:30 | |
How Government Agencies Make Criminals of Crypto Traders
A New Jersey man has been indicted this week for converting over $2 million to bitcoin and operating a private exchange business not registered with the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury. According to a July 24 press release by the U. дальше »
2019-7-26 07:45 | |
Big Three Credit Rating Agency Fitch Touts Facebook's Fiat-Backed Libra
As the wave of interest in Facebook's stablecoin Libra continues around the world, it appears that Mark Zuckerberg's foray into digital currencies has a new and powerful ally. Fitch, one of the big three credit rating agencies, gave it a thumbs up in a recent report. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:20 | |
Binance Launches New Binance US Division To Operate In The North American Country
Binance Launches New U. S. Division To Operate In The North American Country Binance, the most popular cryptocurrency exchange in the market, is working on its Binance U. S. division to launch its exchange in the country. дальше »
2019-6-14 01:02 | |
Cryptocurrency’s potential can be preserved by ‘wise regulations’, claims former United States Mint Director
Cryptocurrency’s recent status in the limelight has compelled federal agencies to deploy new sets of regulations. The former Director at the Unites States Mint, Honorable Edmund C. Moy, in his latest interview, highlighted the possibility of fiat and cryptocurrencies co-existing. дальше »
2019-5-28 15:30 | |
Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
New Crypto Projects Eye Security Token Offerings More as ICOs Come Under Regulators’ Scrutiny
ICOs were all the rage in 2017 and early 2018. Since then, regulatory agencies have cracked down on them because of the many that were scams. With the regulators favoring security token offerings (STOs), startups are now beginning to adopt them as a means of raising funds for their projects. According to the Financial Times, […] дальше »
2019-5-9 03:13 | |
Major Darknet Marketplace Wall Street Market Shuttered by Law Enforcement
Wall Street Market, the second-largest darknet market in the world in recent months, has been shut down by international law enforcement agencies, including Europol as well as U. дальше »
2019-5-4 22:03 | |
NYPD: Bitcoin thieves posing as government officials have stolen over $2M
New York’s Police Department (NYPD) is alerting the public about phone scammers posing as Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |
“Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses. дальше »
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
Moody’s Misses the Point on Blockchain Tech, Fears ‘Systemic’ Risk
By CCN: Moody’s is one of the world’s best-known rating agencies, and it appears they are ready to admit they see some upside in blockchain technology. They also claim there are systemic risks to conventional finance from the adoption of the tech. дальше »
2019-4-30 00:30 | |
Darkweb ‘Dream Market’ Now a Bitcoin Payment-FBI Honeypot?
Three men have been arrested this month under suspicions of running one of the largest drug stalls on the dark web named “Sinmed,” as reported by ABC News Australia. The illegal drug marketplace conducted its business on Dream Market, which is now suspected of being compromised as a “honey pot” by law enforcement agencies. дальше »
2019-4-29 22:00 | |
Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
Bitcoin [BTC]: Financial Crime Enforcement Network raises penalty on trader for violating banking norms
The number of illegal activities in the world of digital assets has always kept law enforcement agencies on their toes. New reports revealed that the Financial Crime Enforcement Network [FinCEN] of the United States has penalized Eric Powers, a peer to peer Bitcoin [BTC] trader for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and its sub-clauses, including, […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: Financial Crime Enforcement Network raises penalty on trader for violating banking norms appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-20 22:30 | |
Op Ed: Bitcoin Is Turning Left vs. Right Into Big Data vs. Privacy
The political spectrum is usually divided into four main categories: libertarian left, authoritarian left, libertarian right and authoritarian right. Those on the left prefer a more controlled economy, while those on the right have a preference for free markets. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:26 | |
Dirty, Dirty Fiat: Swedbank CEO Fired Under Allegations of Aiding in $151 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
It's the sign of a plaster saint to preach from the pulpit but dwell proudly in the gutter. While there has been a new re-affirmation from governmental organs as well as private regulatory agencies to clamp down on illegal activities like money laundering. дальше »
2019-3-29 15:45 | |
Innisfil Becomes First City in Canada to Accept Bitcoin for Municipal Taxes
Ohio might have made history as the first city to accept cryptocurrency for corporate taxes, but one Canadian town is adding its name to the books by becoming the first in North America to permit its citizens to pay their personal taxes in bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-28 19:04 | |
Pledgecamp Set to Launch a Blockchain-Built Crowdfunding Platform with ‘Backer-Insurance’ System
Pledgecamp is set to take crowdfunding to a new level by launching a blockchain-powered platform that will solve perennial issues of trust and crooked user incentives in the sector. By using blockchain technology, Pledgecamp seeks to initiate security for backers and even involve agencies such as Backer Insurance. This will eventually protect investments and token […] дальше »
2019-3-5 02:28 | |
Blockchain Advocacy Coalition Sponsors Bill to Allow Crypto for Legal Cannabis Tax
Activist group Blockchain Advocacy Coalition (BAC) has sponsored a bill in California’s 19th State Assembly District, set to allow legal cannabis businesses in the district to pay their state taxes using cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 20:16 | |
Cryptopia Calculates That 9.4 Percent of Assets Stolen in January Hack
The New Zealand-based crypto asset exchange Cryptopia has made their assessment of a January hack, claiming that up to 9. 4 percent of all their assets were stolen. дальше »
2019-2-28 20:50 | |
Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
Localbitcoins to Introduce New User Verification Rules
Peer-to-peer crypto exchange Localbitcoins is preparing to implement updated requirements for the identity verification of its users. The company recently revealed it’s cooperating with regulatory agencies in Finland on the implementation of the latest EU anti-money laundering rules. дальше »
2019-2-11 23:32 | |
Cryptocurrency Independence Under Threat As Regulation Encroaches
For governments, cryptocurrency is becoming too mainstream to ignore and too chaotic to neglect. Across the world, government agencies are targeting crypto investors not only with taxes but mandatory registration and full disclosure rules. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:03 | |
New Hampshire Closer to Accept Bitcoin for Taxes as Subcommittee Votes Yes
The state of New Hampshire has moved one step closer to accepting Bitcoin for tax payments. The state’s House Subcommittee has unanimously approved Bill 470-FN filed January 5th, 2019. New Hampshire House Bill Uninmously Approved Earlier in January, Bitcoinist reported that House bill 470-FN has been filed, seeking the acceptance of cryptocurrencies as payment for taxes, as well as fees by state agencies. дальше »
2019-2-4 14:00 | |
New Hampshire Lawmakers Introduce A Bill Seeking Approval For State-Level Crypto Tax Payments
Republican senators Dennis Acton and Michael Yakubovich of New Hampshire have introduced House Bill 470 that seeks to allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as payment. State Treasury, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Revenue Administration have been contacted to give their feedback on the issue. For the bill, the Department of Administrative […] дальше »
2019-1-24 12:41 | |
Lawmakers Pitch New Crypto Tax Payments Bill in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire bill would require state agencies to accept cryptocurrency as payment for fees and taxes. дальше »
2019-1-24 00:21 | |
Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
Bitwage Service Adds Payroll Tax Payment Funding Options for U.S. Businesses
Cryptocurrency payroll service Bitwage has partnered with Texas-based payroll and Human Relations firm Simply Efficient HR to help companies fund W2 Employees and payroll tax payments using crypto. дальше »
2019-1-16 05:22 | |
FBI and Homeland Security Agents Raid Tech Campus Over Unauthorized Crypto Trading
U. S. federal law enforcement authorities are among the most active criminal agencies globally against cryptocurrency infractions. A new example of this is that FBI and Homeland Security agents have reportedly raided a technology campus over unauthorized cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:45 | |
Stablecoins, Regulatory Issues and a Bear Market Marked the Crypto Space in 2018
Bitcoin (BTC) and virtual currencies had a very moved year since the very beginning. During the whole year, virtual currencies were falling and reaching new lows in the last year. However, there are some other things that are worth mentioning during 2018. дальше »
2018-12-29 21:47 | |
Bitcoin Bomb Threats Strike Hong Kong After Debacle In U.S., Canada
Over the past 72 hours, bomb threats attempting to extort Bitcoin (BTC) from business owners and governmental agencies have taken the world by storm, affecting thousands across Canada, the U. S. , and New Zealand. дальше »
2018-12-16 11:06 | |
Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
Australia’s horrific new encryption law likely to obliterate its tech scene
Australia‘s government signed a bill into law last week giving law enforcement agencies the right to force technology companies to reveal users’ encrypted messages. Another way of putting it: Australia‘s tech scene will soon be located on the Wayback Machine. дальше »
2018-12-10 22:19 | |
New Beginnings See Paralelni Polis Open In Bratislava With Crypto Anarchists
The crypto community in Bratislava will now have a new centre where to meet and discuss different issues about virtual currencies and the space. Opened in October, the centre has been growing as a place to discuss surveillance infrastructures, relentless taxation and the adoption of blockchain technology by different agencies and institutions. Pavol Luptak, crypto […] дальше »
2018-12-3 17:58 | |
FDA Cracks Down on Clearnet Websites Selling Illegal Drugs and Medicine
Law enforcement agencies are actively cracking down on illegal online activity. That is a good sign, primarily because the darknet activity continues to mount at an alarming rate. Operation Pangea XI is the new operation by the FDA which primarily targets websites selling unapproved drugs. дальше »
2018-12-1 20:17 | |
Colorado State Commissioner Issues New Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Four Crypto Firms
Colorado Securities Commissioner Gerald Rome has issued a new batch of cease-and-desist orders against unregistered Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) operating in the state, taking the total number of signed orders against ICOs in Colorado to 18. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:23 | |
Savii Digital Crypto Marketing Agency Launches ‘Meet Bob The Blocktrain’ Educational Book
Savii Digital And Other Media Agencies Launch ‘Meet Bob The Blocktrain’ Educational Book Three companies Savii Digital, the Crypto and Blockchain Marketing and Media Agency, have released a new blockchain and cryptocurrency-related book. дальше »
2018-11-19 01:09 | |