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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 | |
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FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley $5 Million for Sub-Standard Anti Money Laundering Practices
The American financial industry regulatory authority, FINRA, has fined wall Street bank Morgan Stanley for violating anti-money laundering (AML) rules over a period of five years, reported Finance Magnates on December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-29 15:00 | |
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There May Be (Some) Tax Relief Options if You Sold Your Bitcoin at a Loss
For investors whose first time investing in bitcoin was in 2018 or after late 2017, there is a high likelihood that they have incurred substantial losses for the fiscal year of 2018 if they haven’t sold yet. дальше »
2018-12-29 02:01 | |
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Crypto Year in Review: How Ethereum (ETH) Performed in 2018 and What Hides in 2019?
CoinSpeaker Crypto Year in Review: How Ethereum (ETH) Performed in 2018 and What Hides in 2019? Even though its price fell almost 90 percent, Ethereum was still pretty vivacious in 2018 as it has seen greater adoption, regulatory certainty, and institutional interest indicating that Ethereum is very far from dead. дальше »
2018-12-27 13:03 | |
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Investor: Bitcoin Won’t Fall To $0, Will Weather The Crypto Storm
As Bitcoin (BTC) collapsed in 2018, many naysayers and cynics claimed that the end was nigh for the world’s first cryptocurrency. Some critics drew attention to Bitcoin’s mining ecosystem, claiming that the hashrate drought would catapult BTC into a “death spiral,” whereas miners would flee en-masse. дальше »
2018-12-25 01:30 | |
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Congress Members Seek to Exclude Cryptocurrencies from the Definition of a Security
Regulatory clarity on the legal status of cryptocurrencies may arrive sooner than expected after two members of the U. S. Congress proposed a bill to exempt digital tokens from the definition of traditional securities, reported CNBC on December 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Startup Seeking SEC-Approval for Tokens Raises $12 Million in Seed Funding
Cryptocurrency project Prometheum raised $12 million in seed funding this week before the company gears up to offer a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-approved security token to investors in early-2019, reported American Banker on December 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-24 21:00 | |
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US Congressmen Introduce Bill To Exempt Crypto From Securities Law
A couple of Congressmen in the United States are trying to get an exemption for cryptocurrencies from securities law. If successful, it could signal a paradigm shift in the US regulatory climate as far as virtual currencies are concerned. дальше »
2018-12-22 22:00 | |
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Bitwala Is Offering German Citizens Joint Crypto and Fiat Banking Accounts
German blockchain startup Bitwala has launched crypto banking in Germany. After securing €4 million (roughly $4. 5 million) from VC firms Earlybird and Coparion in September of 2018 to develop a crypto banking solution, the company has allegedly amassed a waiting list of 30,000 potential users. дальше »
2018-12-13 22:32 | |
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What Will Happen with the Future of Initial Coin Offerings with Legal Crackdown and Oversight?
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been expanding at very high rates between 2017 and 2018. However, during the last months, the number of projects released to the market has been decreasing. Regulatory uncertainty and a bear market are the main reasons behind this situation. дальше »
2018-12-12 21:34 | |
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Crypto 2019: Experts Predict Adoption But Also Losses
2018 was a thin harvest, but leaders of the crypto space are forecasting a bumper year in 2019. Leading executives at several blockchain startups expect adoption replacing speculation in the coming year, with regulatory clarity bringing in institutional players to create a stable market. дальше »
2018-12-12 20:04 | |
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BitGo Hires Trust Company Veteran as CEO of Its Custody Arm
BitGo has a new CEO for its custody business. The cryptocurrency solution provider has recruited Richard Corcoran as its new chief executive officer. Having retired some years back after over 30 years in the traditional banking and finance industry, Corcoran has come out of retirement to lead the BitGo Trust Company, BitGo's crypto custody arm. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:38 | |
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US Congressmen introduce bills preventing cryptocurrency price manipulation
On December 6, Congressman Darren Soto (Florida) along with Ted Budd (North Carolina) introduced two pieces of legislation to help prevent virtual currency price manipulation and position the United States to be a leader in the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-12-7 16:24 | |
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Successfully Concludes First Phase of Blockchain-Based KYC Project
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently announced the successful completion of the first phase of a blockchain-based electronic-Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC) utility project. According to the press release published on December 4, 2018, the e-KYC had significantly simplified and improved the KYC process by providing an immutable audit trail. дальше »
2018-12-7 16:00 | |
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The U.S. DFS Approves Digital Payment Platform for Commercial Banking Transactions
Maria T. Vullo, the Financial Services Superintendent, announced on December 4, 2018, that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) had approved Signet, the New York State-Chartered Signature Bank’s new digital payment platform. дальше »
2018-12-7 20:30 | |
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G20 Leaders Agree to Establish Regulatory Framework for CryptoAssets
At the latest G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 1, 2018, G20 leaders signed a joint declaration… The post G20 Leaders Agree to Establish Regulatory Framework for CryptoAssets appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-4 12:22 | |
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Mike Novogratz Expects Crypto Market Turnaround, Adoption in 2019
Frankly, it would be fair to say that bears have brutalized the crypto market and its constituents in 2018, throwing Bitcoin and its altcoin brethren off metaphorical cliffs. However, in spite of the widespread carnage, some innovators remain tunnel-visioned, focused on bolstering the nascent crypto and blockchain ecosystem with no holds barred. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:00 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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Can Regulations Save Cryptocurrency Prices?
Bitcoin’s bearish year has, unfortunately, seen better days, especially since the cryptocurrency token’s value plunged over 12 percent, falling as low as $3,159. 94 on the Bitstamp digital exchange. According to The Week’s article published on November 26, 2018, greater regulatory oversight could help the cryptocurrency industry rebound from their Black Friday weekend lows. дальше »
2018-11-30 06:00 | |
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Goldman Sachs Still Not Ready to Hold Crypto Assets
Goldman Sachs digital assets market head brushed off the possibility of the bank holding crypto assets for their customers, saying that it’s still unviable from a regulatory perspective, Bloomberg reported on November 27, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-30 02:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC/USD add $350 but Could Rally To $6,000 by Dec 2018
After a stretcher, coin hodlers are finding reprieve. BTC/USD is up $350 in the last day but could edge higher now that Wall Street companies are forming a self regulatory group—ADAM with the aim of “cleaning” the crypto image. дальше »
2018-11-29 05:00 | |
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InVault Launches Cryptocurrency Custodian Service in Hong Kong as New Regulations Emerge
Invault, a Shanghai-based cryptocurrency custodian service, recently launched after Hong Kong imposed new regulations on cryptocurrency exchange platforms and fund managers, requiring them to protect and safeguard their clients’ virtual assets, according to South China Morning Post’s on November 25, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-27 10:00 | |
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Hong Kong Regulation Set to Benefit Custody Company InVault
Cryptocurrency custody services company InVault, from Shanghai, has launched in Hong Kong just in time to take advantage of the special administrative region’s new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and asset managers. дальше »
2018-11-25 23:00 | |
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Colorado Securities Regulators Crack Down on 18 ‘Fraudulent’ ICOs, With More on the Way
The Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has filed cessation orders against four ICOs that were allegedly involved in ‘fraudulent and illicit’ practices, bringing the total number of ICOs stopped by the state’s bodies to 18 this month, Denver Business Journal reported on November 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-25 14:00 | |
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Gibraltar's Regulator Grants Full License to the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has been granted a license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) required to operate a regulated blockchain exchange. дальше »
2018-11-23 23:44 | |
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Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange Integrates Refinitiv’s KYC Software
Binance (BNB), the world’s number one cryptocurrency exchange by 24-hour trading volume has joined forces with Refinitiv, a U. S-based financial technology firm, to integrate the latter’s “World-Check” know-your-customer (KYC) software into its trading platform, reported Finance Magnates on November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:00 | |
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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 | |
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Bakkt Delays Platform Launch; Announces January as Tentative Roll Out Date
Bakkt, an upcoming crypto retail payment system and futures platform, is delaying its launch to better ensure the platform’s success at release. On November 20, 2018, the CEO of Bakkt released an update on Medium, outlining the future business plans for the company, describing some of the progress in implementing new features and declaring that the company’s initial launch is being postponed until January 24, 2019. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:24 | |
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Indian Government to Draft Cryptocurrency Regulation Next Month
The Indian government is reportedly getting ready with draft regulations on cryptocurrencies next month. The finance ministry set up a panel in November 2017 for the purpose of preparing a regulatory framework on the issue, but the central bank has created a hostile environment for digital currency trading platforms in 2018. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:00 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Breaking: ICE Re-Schedules Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Product to 2019
The long-awaited Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Daily Futures Contract that was to be launched in December 2018 has been rescheduled for the next year 2019 subject to regulatory approval. The announcement of the postponement was contained in a notice posted on ICE’s official blog today 20 November 2018. дальше »
2018-11-21 21:20 | |
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New Cryptocurrency-Based ETP Arrives in Switzerland
Amun AG, a startup in Zug, Switzerland, has received a license from Swiss authorities to offer a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP). An ETP is a blanket term to denote a security that derives its price from an underlying asset (e. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:50 | |
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“We Did This With Gold”: Could VanEck Be Bitcoin’s Best Bet for an ETF?
Gabor Gurbacs is confident that the approval of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. And he’s optimistic that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Strategy will be the first to deliver one to the world. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:42 | |
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ICO Issuers Settle Registration Charges With SEC
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to settle charges with two startups that sold tokens through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in 2017. The companies were charged by the SEC for running their ICOs after the regulator clearly defined such offerings as unlicensed securities in its DAO Report of Investigation. дальше »
2018-11-17 00:07 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22 | |
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“Bitmain Is Restructuring,” But Jihan Wu Still a Board Director: Source
Bitmain has denied reports that its CEO Jihan Wu was ousted as the mining firm’s board director while confirming that the board has undergone restructuring. Setting the record straight, Nishant Sharma, international marketing manager of Bitmain Technologies Limited, told Bitcoin Magazine that, instead of losing his position, Wu will continue on as a co-director of the board amidst a wider reorganization. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:26 | |
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Swiss Cryptocurrency Firm X8 Bags Islamic Finance Certification
X8 AG, a Swiss financial technology firm has successfully obtained Islamic scholars certification for its fiat and gold-backed cryptocurrency from Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), an Islamic advisory firm licensed by the central bank of Bahrain, Reuters reports, November 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:00 | |
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Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
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VanEck: A Bitcon ETF Approval Would Mean An In-Flow Of Billions Of Dollars In Investment
Throughout the better of part of 2018, there have been intense talks about the possibility of SEC approving a Bitcoin ETF. However, these expectations are yet to be realized as the regulatory body keeps postponing its decision. дальше »
2018-11-11 19:11 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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Hong Kong Securities Regulator Promises to Regulate Crypto Investment Funds
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has claimed that it will include crypto funds under its regulatory umbrella. The SFC issued a statement on November 1, 2018, laying out its new approach for regulating virtual assets in the future. дальше »
2018-11-2 00:40 | |
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A Week of Satoshi Pt.4: Big Bitcoin Moments (2013 – 2018)
The period 2013 to 2018 was, in many ways, Bitcoin’s coming-of-age. It featured everything from exchange hacks worth tens of millions of dollars, law enforcement busting a seedy darknet website offering illegal goods and services for bitcoin, to newfound regulatory spotlighting all around the world, and an all-time high market price that not even the most optimistic bitcoin believer could. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:00 | |
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