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Binance US is Finally Launching, Will Co-Exist with Coinbase: CEO Zhao
By CCN Markets: Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is launching in the U. S. with a partnership with BAM Trading Services Inc. as Binance. US. Speaking to CCN in an exclusive interview, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao explained the motive behind the company’s decision to expand into the U. дальше »
2019-6-14 13:41 | |
FINRA Fines Ex-Merrill Lynch Employee For Mining Crypto
The U. S. Financial Industries Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined and suspended a former Merrill Lynch representative for cryptocurrency mining. The undeclared outside business activity is also what lost Kyung Soo Kim his job. дальше »
2019-6-13 11:15 | |
Decentralized Capital Could Introduce The First Bitcoin ETF On the ASX via BDO Accounting Firm
According to a recent report released by Micky, Decentralised Capital founder Stephen Moss said that it is necessary to have reputable independent auditing to secure regulatory approval for their proposed Bitcoin ETF. дальше »
2019-6-13 04:26 | |
Long Fin Of The Law: SEC Slaps LongFin With Fraud Charges
Kik isn’t the only company facing regulatory blowback. LongFin, a fintech company which drew controversy for an abrupt blockchain pivot, is now fighting allegations of fraud from the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »
2019-6-7 00:18 | |
SEC Sues Kik Over Illegal Security Token Kin, The Outcome Could Change Crypto Forever
As expected, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Kik Interactive Inc. The regulatory body alleges that the social messaging firm turned crypto company broke securities laws when it held its $100 million ICO in 2017. дальше »
2019-6-5 00:00 | |
Kik Fortifies War Chest to Battle SEC Lawsuit Over $100 Million ICO
By CCN: Canadian mobile-messaging company Kik is preparing to fight the SEC tooth-and-nail when the agency sues the firm over its $100 million ICO. Many companies settle to avoid a protracted and expensive legal war. дальше »
2019-5-31 17:36 | |
BlockFi Now Accepts Deposits and Issues Loans in Gemini USD (GUSD)
American crypto finance company BlockFi announced support for customers using Gemini USD (GUSD) as a substitute for fiat USD, on May 29, 2019. This move paves a path for non-U. S. residents to access the dollar-denominated debt market. дальше »
2019-5-30 15:00 | |
BlockFi Adds Gemini Dollar Stablecoin Support
Crypto lender BlockFi is rolling out support for the gemini dollar (GUSD) stablecoin, claiming an expected initial annual percentage yield (APY) of 6. 2 percent for non-U. дальше »
2019-5-30 19:44 | |
FINRA Approves Grayscale Ethereum Trust for Retail Investors
According to a Bloomberg report published May 23, 2019, digital currency investment company Grayscale Investments LLC is poised to open its Etheruem Trust to retail investors after receiving approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). дальше »
2019-5-24 23:50 | |
Circle CEO Announces Eliminating Ten Percent of Staff Citing Regulatory Certainty as Reason
Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, the company behind the famous Poloniex exchange and the USDC stablecoin, tweeted May 22, 2019, that the company was laying off ten percent of their staff at Circle as a result of the restrictive regulatory framework in the United States. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:53 | |
Jeremy Allaire’s Circle Lays Off 10% of Staff amid Prickly US Regulation
By CCN: Bitcoin has been booming lately, but Circle, the parent company of crypto exchange Poloniex, announced yesterday afternoon that about 30 employees are leaving as part of “organizational changes. дальше »
2019-5-23 03:00 | |
This Bitcoin Bull Market Proves the Crypto Bubble Never Burst
By CCN: This past weekend, the bitcoin price zoomed past $8,000 and left everybody buzzing about a new bull market. Crypto Twitter took the news as an opportunity to mock the masses who thought bitcoin was a bubble. дальше »
2019-5-18 13:30 | |
Coinbase CEO Teases Launch of Debit Card in the U.S.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced that the company is working on introducing its debit card to customers in the U. S. Armstrong’s announcement came in a live AMA session on YouTube on May 16, 2019, during which he fielded questions and touched on various topics such as community trust ratings for altcoins and fraud prevention. дальше »
2019-5-18 19:15 | |
Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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 | |
Buffett’s Berkshire Scammed Out of Staggering $340 Million by Solar Ponzi Fraud
By CCN: Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational corporation led by billionaire Warren Buffett, posted a $377 million first-quarter charge for investment losses related to a solar Ponzi scheme. Berkshire invested $340 million in Ponzi scheme Berkshire made the disturbing revelations in a regulatory filing during its annual shareholders meeting last weekend. дальше »
2019-5-9 18:16 | |
Oil Field Alchemy: How Bitcoin Can Turn Waste, Emissions into Proof-of-Work
In a handful of oil fields in the Great White North, natural gas, an otherwise wasted drilling by-product, is being put to work. But it’s not being used to well more oil; it’s being used to mine bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-8 20:07 | |
Bitfinex, Attorney General Legal Sparring Continues With New Court Filings
Bitfinex and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) legal sparring in relation to $850 million in missing funds escalated with another round of court filings this past weekend. дальше »
2019-5-7 01:42 | |
Binance Teams Up With Elliptic to Bolster AML Compliance
As part of its efforts to be regulatory compliant, Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has partnered with Blockchain startup Elliptic. According to a Coindesk report, the partnership will help Binance mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) concerns as it expands into new regions. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:27 | |
NYSE Owner Seeking Bitcoin Custody ‘NY Trust’ License
Bakkt is taking what it hopes will be another significant step toward obtaining regulatory approval as its parent company – Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), acquires Bitcoin custody platform. ICE also plans to register the company as a licensed trust in New York State. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:00 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
Volkswagen Partners With Minespider To Put Batteries On Blockchain
Blockchain startup Minespider and automotive giant Volkswagen have announced a collaborative effort to enhance their battery supply chain with blockchain. According to the announcement, supply chain transparency will be among the top priorities of the partnership alongside sustainability and regulatory compliance. дальше »
2019-4-23 13:00 | |
Bakkt Wants New York Crypto License to Appease Regulatory Bodies, Sources Say
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE,) the company behind the highly-anticipated bitcoin trading platform Bakkt has turned to U. S. state watchdogs to get the stalled project the necessary regulatory approvals. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:00 | |
Thor Token Shuts Down After Blaming Regulatory Issues, Company Raised $21 Million
Thor Token Shuts Down After Blaming Regulatory Issues, Company Raised $21 Million It’s a sad day when we see a company closing down. This is what happened to the creators of the Thor token, as the company announced this week that it would cease all activities. The explanation was given by the CEO of Thor […] дальше »
2019-4-12 23:58 | |
Binance partners with CipherTrace to enhance anti-money laundering compliance
Binance announced a partnership with CipherTrace, a blockchain security company, with the aim of enhancing the exchange’s anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program. World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Aims to Improve Its AML Compliance CipherTrace, a blockchain security company, is teaming up with Binance in order to help the exchange enhance its regulatory compliance. дальше »
2019-4-11 16:00 | |
Bittrex: New York’s denial of our BitLicense application contained ‘factual inaccuracies’
Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is “saddened and disappointed” by the New York Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) rejection of its BitLicense application. In its official statement, Bittrex said it fully disputed the findings of the NYDFS decision. дальше »
2019-4-11 13:27 | |
In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02 | |
Puerto Rico Approves Combination Bank for Fiat and Digital Assets
The San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust International (SJMBT), a new bank in Puerto Rico catering to cryptocurrency traders, is now fully operational. SJMBT announced its receipt of all appropriate licensing from Puerto Rican regulatory officials to begin offering “fiat and digital asset custody and settlement services,” which are “to be integrated with the trading platforms offered by its affiliate, the San Juan Mercantile Exchange (SJMX). дальше »
2019-4-3 00:47 | |
Ex-QuadrigaCX Lawyer Exposes Bitcoin Exchange’s Descent into ‘Lawlessness’
By CCN. com: QuadrigaCX had a long and successful run as Canada’s top Bitcoin exchange. Former counsel to the exchange, Christine Duhaime, says in a blog post at Coindesk that the company was among the only exchanges to publicly publish audits or obtain cold storage insurance. дальше »
2019-3-29 23:40 | |
LocalBitcoins Introduces New Verifications, Reducing Anonymity, After EU Regulation
LocalBitcoins, one of the oldest peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange platforms, will be taking steps to change its anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies. The move follows the introduction of new regulation from Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), where the company is based. дальше »
2019-3-28 10:53 | |
Binance Joins IdentityMind To Shore Up Data Security
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with ‘RegTech’ firm IdentityMind to streamline its custodial and security operations. IdentityMind, a Software as a Service (SaaS) company focused on security and regulatory compliance, will now work to help improve data protection and identity verification for the exchange. дальше »
2019-3-26 19:41 | |
Bitmain’s dreams to go public slashed after IPO filing lapses
Bitmain’s hopes for an initial public offering (IPO) have been slashed after the cryptocurrency firm’s application to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange officially expired. Its application officially lapsed on Tuesday, six months after it was first submitted. дальше »
2019-3-26 15:56 | |
Google Nemesis Becomes Big Tech Ally Against Warren Breakup Plan
The European Union’s antitrust commissioner has emerged as a surprise ally for Facebook, Google, and even Apple as Elizabeth Warren bets her presidential bid on breaking up big tech. Margrethe Vestager, until now a thorn in the regulatory side of technology giants like Amazon and Google, has surprisingly emerged in their support. дальше »
2019-3-20 00:00 | |
After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
Ethereum Won’t Fail: Joseph Lubin
It’s no secret Ethereum was among the hardest hit coins during the crypto winter after a tough year of regulatory uncertainty surrounding security tokens and ICOs. If anyone should seem worried, it would be blockchain pioneer Joseph Lubin, whose company ConsenSys is an incubator for Ethereum projects. дальше »
2019-3-15 04:28 | |
MIT Bitcoin: Legislators Discuss Regulation, Potential of Blockchain Tech
On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:08 | |
CipherTrace Partners with Maltese Regulators to Manage Risk of Financial Crimes
CipherTrace, a blockchain analytics company, is partnering with the Republic of Malta’s sole financial regulatory agency to ensure that all crypto transactions within the country are free of money laundering and other similar financial crimes. дальше »
2019-3-14 00:14 | |
Coinbase Bought Neutrino Because Its Old Analysis Providers Sold User Data
Coinbase’s Director of Institutional Sales, Christine Sandler, said in an interview last week that, in part, the exchange acquired controversial software firm Neutrino because its prior blockchain analysis providers were selling customer data. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:58 | |
Circle completes latest acquisition amid claims it’s raising an extra $250M
Goldman Sachs-backed payments startup Circle has acquired equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest amid rumours it’s looking to raise $250 million in a new round of funding. Circle’s intention to acquire SeedInvest was first made in October last year, but the transaction was pending regulatory approval. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:58 | |
The Mauritius Government has Granted a Regulatory Sandbox License to PIRL
This is a paid-for submitted press release. CCN does not endorse, nor is responsible for any material included below and isn’t responsible for any damages or losses connected with any products or services mentioned in the press release. дальше »
2019-2-18 16:13 | |
Top 3 Worst US States for Bitcoin Regulation
Delayed Bitcoin ETFs, subpoenas, and blockchain businesses forced to close, Bitcoin regulation in the U. S. is hardly encouraging innovation. If you’re looking for friendly pastures for your cryptocurrency company, avoid these three states at all costs. дальше »
2019-2-14 00:00 | |
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 | |