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Israeli Regulator Designates Utility Tokens Issued by Companies as Securities
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently ruled that utility tokens issued by companies are securities and, therefore, cannot be classified as assets. The ISA’s decision comes after Israeli tech startup Kirobo sought to convince the regulator that its planned token issuance did not amount to a security offering. дальше »
2021-1-7 22:30 | |
UK’s FCA rolls out a temporary registration system for crypto firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial watchdog has introduced a temporary registration regime for crypto firms. The regulator disclosed this information through a notice, noting that this system would allow crypto companies that had filed for registration before December 15 to continue with their operations for six months. дальше »
2020-12-16 18:16 | |
US Regulator OCC Proposes ‘Fair Access’ to Banking Services For All Including Crypto Companies
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the US's national bank regulator, has proposed a rule that would forbid banks from providing their services to legal industries, including cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2020-11-22 20:00 | |
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. дальше »
2020-11-8 05:30 | |
New York Regulator Urges Crypto Businesses to Be Cognizant of Climate Change Risks
The New York financial watchdog has urged companies to be more mindful of risks associated with climate change. Asked to Pay Closer Attention to Risks Associated with Climate Change On Thursday, the New York financial regulation – The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) – sent a letter to all regulated crypto companies sayingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-10-31 14:00 | |
FCA Proposes UK Crypto Exchanges And Wallets Share Money Laundering Data With Regulator
The UK’s top regulatory body, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has proposed a new policy for crypto exchange and wallet custodians. This policy requires crypto companies to submit a detailed history or report on potential money laundering. дальше »
2020-8-26 22:16 | |
US Bank Regulator Sees Potential in Fintech Solutions to Legacy Banking Issues
A fintech-positive U.S. banking regulator sees a role for private companies in providing better banking services.
дальше »2020-8-21 14:32 | |
SEC Looking to Buy a Blockchain Forensics Tool That Analyzes Smart Contracts
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking for a blockchain forensics tool to help it analyze smart contracts. In a call for bids to software companies on July 30, the regulator said that the tool must be able to “analyze and detail code within blockchains and other distributed ledgers. дальше »
2020-8-6 10:15 | |
New York planning to ease licencing for crypto companies: state financial regulator says
The New York State Department of Financial Service is proposing a new framework with... The post New York planning to ease licencing for crypto companies: state financial regulator says appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-25 15:56 | |
Wifi Sharing Platform Wicrypt Gets Government Grant in Nigeria
A crypto startup providing wifi hotspot sharing services in Nigeria has won funding from the country’s telecom regulator. Wicrypt placed second among 25 tech companies participating in an innovation competition organized by the Nigeria Communication Commission and it’s going to receive a grant worth 2 million naira to finance its project. дальше »
2020-1-2 23:15 | |
NY Regulator Proposes New Coin Listing Requirements
The New York State Department of Financial Services, the Bitlicense regulator, has published a proposed framework for licensed companies seeking to list new coins. This is the first time the regulator has proposed changes to its crypto regulation in five years. дальше »
2019-12-12 14:10 | |
Thailand’s Securities Regulator will Update Laws to Cultivate Digital Asset Innovation
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced they are looking into amending the royal decree issued for digital assets in May 2018. According to the Bangkok Post, the SEC has already given certain crypto companies permission to legally operate and serve customers in the region, November 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-11-27 00:00 | |
Belgian Finance Watchdog Warns Against 131 Cryptocurrency Investment Firms
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has updated its list of cryptocurrency investment platforms that do not comply with existing financial regulations. The new additions bring the watchdog’s total of up to 131 companies operating without its permission. дальше »
2019-10-31 19:15 | |
SEC Imposes Multimillion Dollar Fine for Unregistered EOS Token Sale
The United States securities regulator has announced hefty fines for two crypto companies. The penalties have been imposed for EOS’ unregistered token sale and a fraudulent public offering. дальше »
2019-10-2 22:05 | |
Malta’s Financial Regulator Promises To Actively Monitor Crypto Firms To Stop Money Laundering
Change is coming to the Crypto Island. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently promised to “actively monitor” all crypto-related companies in the country to stop them from engaging in money laundering. дальше »
2019-9-7 03:16 | |
Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached
One of the major problems for businesses in the cryptocurrency industry is finding a bank that agrees to work with them and connect them to the traditional fiat financial system. The financial regulator in Switzerland has just made this easier by licensing two companies to serve as tailored banks for the industry and further open […] The post Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:00 | |
Swiss Regulator Issues Guidance for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
FINMA, the financial market regulator in Switzerland, has released a guide in line with FATF rules in order to target KYC/AML compliance for blockchain payments companies and cryptocurrencies. Any party that transacts in cryptocurrencies or transmits money over the blockchain is liable to comply with existing money laundering regulation in Switzerland, August 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-27 01:00 | |
SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETFs, but Bitwise CEO Remains Undeterred
Adding a crypto-based exchange-traded fun has been on the minds of many cryptocurrency companies for well over a year, as the SEC has only issued denials or delays at this point. Unfortunately, the most recent action from SEC is more of the former, as the regulator postponed decisions on three crypto ETF proposals, which will […] дальше »
2019-8-15 21:15 | |
Report: Cryptocurrency businesses must register with Czech regulator or face $560K fine
Cryptocurrency companies operating in the Czech Republic will reportedly be subject to greater control by the government, a local newspaper says. According toaximum fine of approximately $560,000 (500,000€) on cryptocurrency businesses which fail to register with the country’s Trade Licensing Office. дальше »
2019-8-8 16:12 | |
UK Regulators: Beware of Crypto Assets, They Lack “Intrinsic Value”
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned the public that is should beware of investing in crypto assets. The regulator states that digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have no intrinsic value and therefore offer a high level of risk. дальше »
2019-8-1 00:00 | |
German Crypto Businesses Will Need a BaFin License In 2020
Europe is taking several steps in order to regulate the crypto market this year. Now, Germany is the latest country to do it. Cryptocurrency companies operating in Germany will need to apply for licenses if they intend to keep working legally in the country next year. дальше »
2019-7-25 01:15 | |
French Crypto Industry Gets Huge Boost As Country Approves Several Companies
Several crypto companies were recently approved by the authorities of France. The country is currently hoping to accelerate some of its plans in order to regulate this market and give more attention to the crypto world. дальше »
2019-7-17 08:41 | |
SEC Launches Search for Blockchain Data Service to Help ‘Monitor Risk’
The U. S. SEC has taken some steps to provide clarity to blockchain companies, but it’s widely believed that the agency has not been active enough with respect to providing regulation. Now the securities regulator is apparently interested in engaging an “enterprise-wide data subscription for blockchain ledger data. дальше »
2019-7-6 04:00 | |
The Texas State Securities Board Is Back on Crypto Patrol
After a statewide sweep in December 2017, Texas’ securities regulator will begin a second sweep of the entire state to find and shut down any illegitimate cryptocurrency schemes run by unlicensed companies and individuals, as reported by CrowdFund Insider, on July 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-6 15:00 | |
Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
Nabbed! SEC Reels in $30 Million Alleged Diamond-Backed Crypto Scam
By CCN: The U. S. SEC has secured a court order to stop an alleged diamond-backed Ponzi scheme estimated to be worth around $30 million. The securities regulator outlined how more than 300 investors were fleeced into handing over funds to Florida-based Argyle Coin LLC. дальше »
2019-5-22 22:30 | |
The SEC Has a New Exchange Traded Fund Application to Review
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
South Korea: Financial Regulator Authorizes 9 Fintech, Blockchain Firms for Trial Operations
Nine fintech companies, some blockchain-related, have been authorized by the South Korean Financial Services Commission to operate in the regulatory financial sandbox
дальше »2019-5-3 16:54 | |
UK Regulator Grants 3 Blockchain Firms To Join Regulatory Sandbox; Diro Labs, Nuggets and DPP
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of the major financial regulators from the United Kingdom, has recently decided to allow three blockchain companies to join its regulatory sandbox, as it was announced yesterday, April 29. дальше »
2019-5-1 19:16 | |
Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:55 | |
SEC Cracks Whip, Drops ‘Blockchain’ from ETFs for Misleading Investors
By CCN: Crypto winter or not, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on products that could mislead investors eager to gain exposure to bitcoin – or at least the technology behind it. дальше »
2019-4-16 08:45 | |
Bittrex Goes on the Offensive After BitLicense Rejection
Bittrex, a United States–based cryptocurrency exchange platform, has issued a response to the recent setback in its plans to expand to New York. Yesterday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers. дальше »
2019-4-12 19:57 | |
Chinese Regulator Just Approved 197 Blockchain Companies and Only One Crypto Project You Can Invest In
The cryptocurrency space in China is becoming increasingly more positive as China’s cyber-related regulatory agency, the Cyber Space Management… The post Chinese Regulator Just Approved 197 Blockchain Companies and Only One Crypto Project You Can Invest In appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-5 23:05 | |
Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent are among the first 197 regulated blockchain firms in China
China‘s Cyberspace Administration – the country’s central internet regulator – has released the first list of companies approved to conduct business with blockchain tech. There are 197 businesses included on the list which, according to analysts, is meant to “provide a controllable environment to explore blockchain technology,” the Global Times reports. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:51 | |
Japan Approves 2 New Crypto Exchanges – 140 More Interested
Japan’s top financial regulator has shared with news. Bitcoin. com some stats pertaining to cryptocurrency exchange registrations. Out of 23 new applications the regulator has received, two have been approved so far. дальше »
2019-3-28 09:45 | |
Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
Malta’s Financial Authority Appoints CipherTrace As New Cryptocurrency Company Compliance Monitor
Financial Regulator From Malta Appoints CipherTrace As A Compliance Monitor For Crypto Companies A new firm has been appointed to monitor crypto companies in Malta by the country’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA). дальше »
2019-3-12 22:54 | |
Online Bank Swissquote to Add Crypto Custodial Service
Lack of access to custodians that institutional investors know and trust is seen as a major hurdle for growing the sector. Thankfully, the demand has caused a flurry of companies to enter the business, with the latest being online bank Swissquote. дальше »
2019-3-11 12:55 | |
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 | |
Israel regulators support ‘heavily regulated’ cryptocurrency trading platform
An Israeli financial market regulator has given its recommendation for the creation of a heavily regulated cryptocurrency issuance platform, Reuters reports. According to the report, such a platform should allow companies to “raise money by issuing digital tokens to investors. дальше »
2019-3-6 17:59 | |
Unauthorized Bitcoin Broker ‘Crypto Capitals’ Gets Called Out by FINMA Swiss Regulator
It can be said that the Crypto Wild West is certainly over. While some people may argue that the market remains mostly unregulated, most people would definitely agree that there is no space to unregistered companies that work outside of the boundaries of the law right now. дальше »
2019-2-27 05:35 | |
Swiss Regulator FINMA Blacklists Crypto Islamic Bank Broker for Claiming Shariah-Compliant Product
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has recently updated its blacklist. The list includes several companies that are suspected of conducting financial activities that are not legal or regulated. дальше »
2019-2-22 06:36 | |
Italy’s Securities Regulator CONSOB Updates Crypto Scam Blacklist with ‘Unlawful’ Businesses
Italy allows crypto firms to operate within its jurisdiction. However, these companies must wait until they are formally given the go-ahead by CONSOB, which is the financial markets regulator in Italy. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:46 | |