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After Raising $100M During ICO “Gold-Backed” Karatbars Are Being Investigated By Florida Regulators
A German-based company is currently being investigated by the financial regulators of Florida. Karatbars International had an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) back in 2018 and it raised $100 million to create its own gold-backed token. дальше »
2019-10-5 23:46 | |
CoinShares Aims For IPO, But London Regulators Cause Second Thoughts
CoinShares is preparing for an initial public offering, but a chilly regulatory climate means that the London-based asset management firm may have to list its shares elsewhere. Daniel Masters, CoinShares’ Executive Chairman, has revealed some of the company’s plans to Crypto Briefing, including the appointment of a new Chief Operations Officer. дальше »
2019-10-5 18:40 | |
PayPal may be getting cold feet over Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra
Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra is reportedly on the verge of losing another one of its partners after Paypal pulled out of a key meeting in Washington on Thursday. According to the Financial Times, all 28 supporters of Facebook’s digital currency project were set to meet and discuss the ways in which Libra could overcome scrutiny from regulators. дальше »
2019-10-4 11:10 | |
Apple’s Tim Cook Says the Company Has No Plans to Launch a Cryptocurrency
Coinspeaker Apple’s Tim Cook Says the Company Has No Plans to Launch a CryptocurrencyApple's Tim Cook has snubbed-off any plans to launch any cryptocurrency. He said that currency matters best belong to government and regulators and private organizations should stay away from it. дальше »
2019-10-4 10:44 | |
EOS Price Shoots Up 10% Following Block.One SEC Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission has come to a settlement agreement with blockchain company Block. one over the yearlong token sale for EOS. It was the largest token sale of the year raising over $4 billion so naturally attracted the attention of regulators. дальше »
2019-10-1 08:06 | |
Brazilian Securities Regulator Bans Local Bitcoin and Forex Broker XM Global Limited
The regulators in Brazil have banned XM Global Limited from the country. The company operated in the forex and crypto market before the decision was made by the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM). дальше »
2019-9-26 00:28 | |
Ripple Labs wants the US to forget it’s being sued for selling Ripple (XRP) illegally
Ripple Labs, the company behind the Ripple (XRP) cryptocurrency, has formally requested a US federal court dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges it illegally sold unregistered securities, Fortune reports. дальше »
2019-9-20 15:09 | |
SEC Overstock Investigation ‘Almost Dormant’ Says CEO After Byrne Exit
Overstock is still in the dark about the investigation US regulators launched into tZERO back in 2018, says the company’s new interim CEO. Johnson: No SEC Info Since 2018 Speaking to FOX Business in an interview reported on September 3, Jonathan Johnson said he was still waiting for information from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »
2019-9-5 14:00 | |
Andreessen Horowitz lobbying financial watchdogs to loosen crypto regulations
Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital company focused on crypto innovation, brought several Washington regulators together to promote crypto adoption and discuss regulation. The May event includes representatives from the U. дальше »
2019-9-4 03:54 | |
Chainalysis Reveals Real-Time Suspicious Cryptocurrency Transaction Alerts
Leading blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has just revealed new tools to help cryptocurrency companies stay compliant with regulators. The firm’s existing “Know Your Transaction” (KYT) platform will now provide real-time alerts to companies using it. дальше »
2019-8-23 23:00 | |
Bakkt Wins Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Futures
Bakkt has won approval from US regulators to trade physically-settled bitcoin futures, a move many believe would legitimize the cryptocurrency industry before institutional investors. The Intercontinental Exchange’s subsidiary announced on Friday that the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) had given them clearance to acquire a New York state trust charter. дальше »
2019-8-17 23:20 | |
Texas regulator goes after cryptocurrency firm promising 900% returns in 2 weeks
Regulators in Texas have filed a cease and desist order against a New York-based cryptocurrency business promising a 900-percent return on investment in just two weeks. Forex and Bitcoin Trader, which was advertising on Craiglist Dallas, reportedly deals in cryptocurrency investments, commodity-based derivatives, and foreign currency trading. дальше »
2019-8-9 12:51 | |
MERJ Stock Exchange In Seychelles Is The First To List Tokenized Security
Tokenized securities are the future of trading. At least that is what MERJ, a stock exchange based in Seychelles, believes. The company is set to be the first one in the whole world to list a tokenized security on its offerings. дальше »
2019-8-8 17:05 | |
Data Privacy Regulators Request More Information on Libra Cryptocurrency
Data protection regulatory agencies from around the world have joined the growing list of those who wish to examine and investigate Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. According to a joint press release on August 6, 2019, the information provided by Facebook isn’t transparent enough and request that the company provide robust information regarding data privacy protection. дальше »
2019-8-7 11:45 | |
Walmart’s coin could gain approval from regulators easier than Libra, says top investment bank
Walmart’s prospective USD-backed stablecoin should be looked upon more favorably by regulators than Facebook’s Libra, according to U. S. investment banking and financial services company, Cowen, Bloomberg reported. дальше »
2019-8-6 12:57 | |
Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Ordered to Return Investors Money
The Texas Securities Commissioner has ordered AWS Mining, a mining firm operating in the state, to repay their investors any money they had put into mining contracts. In Texas, the state securities regulators went on a statewide crackdown of illegitimate cryptocurrency businesses that were soliciting investors from Texas. дальше »
2019-8-4 13:19 | |
Zambian SEC Warns Investors About Scam Cryptocurrency Investments
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia has issued a caution to the public to beware of scammers operating cryptocurrency investment advice services. The financial regulators received information about a company called KWAKOO that was pushing an initial coin offering with dubious future price predictions. дальше »
2019-8-3 00:00 | |
Ripple CEO says Facebook went too far with Libra
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, said that Facebook was responsible for the scrutiny and criticism it encountered from regulators. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Garlinghouse said that the company went “too far” in its whitepaper by stating Libra was going to become a “new currency. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:58 | |
Facebook Could ‘Pull The Plug’ On Libra, New Statement Reveals
Since Facebook’s announcement of its plan to launch a global currency in the form of a cryptocurrency called Libra, financial regulators across the world have spat fire and brimstone at the social media company. дальше »
2019-7-30 16:12 | |
Facebook And Instagram See Influx Of Libra Scams
Though the social media giant has been able to remove many of the Facebook and Instagram accounts claiming to sell the not-yet-available Libra, some US regulators have taken the spread of Libra scams as another piece of evidence that Mark Zuckerberg and company are not fit to launch their own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:17 | |
With Libra Hearings Depicting Bitcoin As The Hero, What Can We Expect Next?
In the crypto world, the past week has been dominated by Libra hearings. Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency has come under fire for some time now. Soon after its launch a few months ago, regulators raised concerns that the social media giant was out to disrupt the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-21 20:31 | |
New Jersey Sues Blockchain Firm for Unregistered $46 Million ICO
As regulators pine over the safety of Libra, recent crypto-related crimes are sure to keep them on edge. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Princeton-based company, Pocketinns Inc. дальше »
2019-7-20 13:20 | |
Blockstack Stacks (STX) becomes first SEC-qualified token offering
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceBlockstack, creators of the decentralized computing network and secure app ecosystem, is officially the first company in U. S. history to receive SEC qualification for its digital token offering. дальше »
2019-7-11 02:04 | |
Indian Regulators Also Echo Same Concerns About Facebook’s Libra Coin Cryptocurrency Project
Facebook will not have an easy time in the third largest economy of Asia. As the company is set on moving its plans surrounding the Libra cryptocurrency forward, the Indian authorities do not seem very happy with the company’s presence. дальше »
2019-7-9 04:28 | |
Circle CEO: Crypto “Mega Trend” is Here to Stay, Will be Bigger than the Web
The CEO of crypto financial services company Circle has said that Facebook’s Libra digital currency proves that crypto assets are here to stay. Jeremy Allaire also seemed optimistic that the newly-detailed project would be good long-term for Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-4 00:00 | |
Facebook Responds To Open Letter From Congress
David Marcus, overseer of the Libra project, posted on Facebook that the company is ready and willing to work with world regulators – and that the best part of Libra is that users won't have to trust Facebook. дальше »
2019-7-3 21:36 | |
UK FCA Approves First Crypto Hedge Fund In The Country, Prime Factor Capital Asset Manager
The crypto world has huge news from the United Kingdom this week. Prime Factor Capital, a company created by former Black Rock and RWE AG employees, has become the first crypto hedge fund of the U. K. дальше »
2019-7-3 00:40 | |
Facebook’s Libra might not be as welcome as previously thought, reveals survey
The introduction of Facebook’s Libra and its corresponding whitepaper has hyped regulators left and right, with many in the U. S and E. U asking Facebook to withhold any and all development, until after the regulators had finished analyzing the effects of the digital coin. дальше »
2019-7-2 16:30 | |
Facebook’s Libra partners remain cautious amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Facebook‘s Libra partners have reportedly signed non-binding agreements, meaning they’re not obliged to promote or use the digital token and can abandon the project if they decide to do so. According to the New York Times, which cites anonymous executives from seven of Facebook‘s partners, some of the companies are being cautious about associating themselves too closely with Libra due to the company’s ongoing issues with regulators. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:25 | |
As Global Regulators Demand More Insights Into Facebook’s Libra, Switzerland Remains Calm
Coinspeaker As Global Regulators Demand More Insights Into Facebook’s Libra, Switzerland Remains CalmFacebook's Libra project is drawing scrutiny from global regulators soon after the announcement last week. дальше »
2019-6-26 10:22 | |
LedgerX gets license to offer retail bitcoin spot, options, and futures contracts
LedgerX, a bitcoin trading venue, today received approval from regulators to offer retail clients of any size access to bitcoin spot, options, futures contracts, and more. If you live in the US or Singapore, have a drivers license or other form of government ID, it will be possible to sign up. The company accepts both […] дальше »
2019-6-25 03:03 | |
Japanese Financial Regulators Warn FISCO Exchange To Improve Business Practices
Japanese crypto exchange, FISCO, based out of Osaka has been asked for an administrative action by Financial Services Agency (FSA). There was an onsite inspection conducted by the watchdogs at the offices of the Exchange in Feb 2019 which revealed a set of law violations by the company pertaining to its business management. An example […] дальше »
2019-6-23 01:43 | |
Facebook Admits ‘Early’ Libra Announcement in ‘Heavily Regulated Space’
By CCN Markets: A key Facebook executive has admitted that its Libra cryptocurrency was announced early, amid pushback from regulators. Sheryl Sandberg, the company’s chief operating officer, indicated to Bloomberg TV Wednesday that talks are underway. дальше »
2019-6-21 12:44 | |
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 | |
FCA Cautions Against Sketchy CFDPremium Scam to United Kingdom Investors
The U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of the most important financial regulators in the country, has decided to warn the local investors against a new company called CFDPremium, which is targeting U. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:55 | |
Chinese Listed Companies and Bitcoin Mining: Partner or Predator?
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Some Chinese listed companies have jumped on the bandwagon of bitcoin mining following the bitcoin bull run throughout 2017, either under the guise of cloud computing or providing mining hosting services, in an effort to bypass regulations considering the country’s tough stance on bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:53 | |
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 | |
Blockchain-Startup CEO Settles With Canadian Regulators Over Misleading Content
Alex Tapscott, the co-founder of the blockchain company NextBlock, has reached an agreement with the Ontario Securities Commission after producing “misleading content”. Per the report by The Globe and Mail on May 13, 2019, the entrepreneur, aside paying the sum of $300,000 as penalty fine, will also be giving lectures on ethics to Canadian business schools. дальше »
2019-5-15 09:00 | |
BitGo Announces New Settlement System for Institutional Clients
Blockchain security company BitGo is launching a new service for institutional clients: a clearing and settlements system that operates off-chain. BitGo announced this new service in a press release on May 14, 2019, describing some of the features that this new system will have. дальше »
2019-5-15 23:44 | |
The Senate Banking Committee Wants To Talk To Facebook About 'Project Libra'
The banking committee sent an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg earlier this week looking for details regarding Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Project Libra. The committee wants to know what kind of discussions the company has had with financial regulators and what kind of privacy protection will be offered to those holding Facebook's crypto. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:52 | |
Bitcoin Generation Claps Back at SEC Over ‘Reckless’ Trading Suspension
By CCN: Following the suspension of trading in Bitcoin Generation (BTGN), a regulated exchange based in Oklahoma whose stock trades in the OTC market, the company has responded. SEC “Highly Prejudicial,” Says Bitcoin Generation The company says the U. дальше »
2019-5-3 00:00 | |
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 | |
Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
Bitcoin Stock Slapped with Trading Freeze Amid SEC Probe
By CCN: Shares of Bitcoin Generation (BTGN), a little-known Bitcoin stock, last traded at 9 cents. They will remain there until at least May 10 while the Securities and Exchange Commission launches a probe into the Oklahoma-based company’s finances. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:45 | |
Facebook Scandals Could Hit Hardest Yet with First Profits Fall Since 2015
By CCN. com: Facebook’s annus horribilis looks like it will continue unabated, with the social media giant likely to experience its first quarterly drop in earnings since 2015. Despite recording a $3bn turnover increase, analysts expect the company to report a profit reduction from $5 billion in Q1 2018 to $4. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:35 | |
California’s Thor Blames Regulators for its Own $21 Million Demise
Regulators can be blamed for just about everything. The team behind the Thor token is pointing the finger at them for the shuttering of their own operations. However, given Thor raised an impressive $21 million for its crypto project just last year, the excuse is falling on many deaf ears. дальше »
2019-4-15 10:00 | |
Regulators Tackle Businesses in Europe’s Crypto-Friendly Nations
There’s a group of countries on the Old Continent that have recognized the potential of the newly forming cryptoconomy. In the past couple of years, nations such as Malta, Switzerland and Estonia have been making efforts to attract businesses from the nascent industry, often rebuffed elsewhere. дальше »
2019-4-13 01:30 | |
With Latest Partnership, Ledger Vault Offers a Fix to Crypto’s Custody Problem
Within the sphere of traditional finance, at least, crypto has a custody problem. The problem? Crypto is complicated, security is tricky and — if we’re being frank — the suits don’t know a bit from a byte (or a blockchain from a cloud server). дальше »
2019-4-12 22:03 | |
Nigeria: Users Accuse Paxful Bitcoin Exchange of Fraud and Illegal Account Closures
Aggrieved Nigerians are demanding that the country’s banking and financial regulators, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministry (NIIA), look into allegations of fraud leveled against Paxful – a bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange platform, reports The Guardian, April 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-9 05:00 | |