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Goldman Sachs Folds Weak Hand – No Big Deal, Says Ver
Goldman Sachs has shelved its Bitcoin (BTC) trading desk causing a mini-meltdown across the cryptocurrency market. People familiar with the matter told Business Insider the investment bank scrapped plans to set up a desk to trade physical cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-5 19:58 | |
Compliant Security Tokens Made Easier Is the Target, MOBU Launches Its Pre-ICO Token Sale
MOBU, a “decentralized platform and end-to-end solution” for the launching of compliant security tokens have launched their pre-ICO token sale. Aimed at ICOs that want to issue a security token, MOBU offers a blockchain solution that deals with the legal, technical, and regulatory requirements and challenges involved. дальше »
2018-9-4 21:36 | |
Japanese FSA Introduces New Tight Regulations for Upcoming Exchanges
The crypto-friendly Japanese markets became the target of one of the biggest heist in crypto history a few months ago. Since then, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has taken a few strict steps to curb activities at cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-4 17:29 | |
MOBU ICO Review – Tackling the Security Token Problem Head On
Late into 2018, the ICO market continues to thrive. As of end-August, a total of $6. 95 billion has been raised from 1,079 ICOs, which is already $800 million more compared to the total amount raised in 2017. дальше »
2018-9-4 12:39 | |
Mainstream Media Narrative Sensationalizes Chinese Crypto Crackdown
An American academic has written an article criticizing dominant media narratives surrounding China’s regulatory actions pertaining to cryptocurrencies. The article’s author, Nicholas Krapels, asserts that “most casual observers of Chinese politics do not understand” that “by design, Chinese law maintains a grey area” and get caught up in the “clickbait-oriented sensationalist echo chamber” of contemporary […] The post Mainstream Media Narrative Sensationalizes Chinese Crypto Crackdown appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-4 03:05 | |
Philippine SEC to Publish Draft Crypto Exchange Regulations Next Week
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring regulating cryptocurrency as trading platforms, according to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis Amatong. Commissioner Amatong also indicated that the current Australian and Swiss legislative apparatus pertaining to virtual currency exchanges are being considered as possible templates for the future regulatory framework of the Philippine SEC – the […] The post Philippine SEC to Publish Draft Crypto Exchange Regulations Next Week appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-4 20:05 | |
ZBX CEO Puts His Money on Malta, Says “Come and Operate in Our Jurisdiction”
As a handful of states scramble for the first draw in a pro-blockchain regulatory arms race, the CEO of Malta-based, “regulation-ready” cryptocurrency exchange ZBX has claimed the Maltese government’s plans may be forging a crypto-utopia like no other. дальше »
2018-9-3 19:00 | |
Colorado Investigates Bionic Coin, Sybrelabs Ltd. and Global Pay Net for Allegedly Promoting Unregistered ICOs
Colorado is getting serious in its drive to weed out potential bad players in the crypto scene. The Division of Securities of Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), via its ICO Task Force, is currently investigating three firms for promoting unregistered initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-9-4 16:19 | |
Turkey the Most Unlikely Crypto Hero in Tough Times
The year 2018 hasn’t exactly been the “year of the crypto,” as some investors hope for. The price for Bitcoin hit $20,000 at the end of last year, rising spectacularly and falling equally embarrassingly. дальше »
2018-9-1 20:29 | |
Colorado Investigating Three Cryptocurrency Firms
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is investigating three cryptocurrency firms for promoting unregistered initial coin offerings in the state. The investigations are part of a growing trend of fraudulent companies looking to make quick money. дальше »
2018-8-29 04:15 | |
Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies
The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:18 | |
PwC Global Survey: Corporate Interest in Blockchain on the Rise
Big Four auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) just released its 2018 Global Blockchain Survey, subtitled “Blockchain is here. What’s your next move?” The sweeping survey pools data from 600 technology executives from 15 territories, with 31 percent of represented companies accruing $1 billion or more in annual revenue. дальше »
2018-8-28 01:51 | |
Iran Expected to Lift Cryptocurrency Ban in September
The deputy for innovative technologies at the Central Bank of Iran, Nasser Hakimi, has stated that Iran’s financial regulator will be reviewing the country’s blanket cryptocurrency ban. The central bank official also indicated that the country’s regulatory apparatus pertaining to virtual currencies is expected to be finalized by the end of September. дальше »
2018-8-28 21:15 | |
Indian Authorities Nab High-Profile Bitcoin Scammers
As India still remains uncertain regarding its regulatory framework for digital currency operations, a number of high-profile fraud cases involving Bitcoin have come to light. Police authorities from the Indian State of Chandigarh recently arrested Amit Bharadwaj for his role in a multicrore Bitcoin scam, reports local publication The Indian Express. дальше »
2018-8-27 04:00 | |
Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising
In recent regulatory news, Chinese authorities have issued a warning seeking to encourage citizens to be skeptical regarding the promotional claims of illegal fundraising schemes operating with cryptocurrencies, Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have partnered with Anquan, Deloitte, and Nasdaq to settle tokenized securities using distributed ledger technology, and Hungary’s finance ministry […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-26 16:15 | |
Crypto Week In Review: Regulatory Worries Galore, Market Hesitantly Heads Upwards
The crypto market made a cautious move upwards this week, even as regulators sought ways to correctly address this nascent, yet controversial industry. SEC Denies 9 Bitcoin ETF Applications… Or Did They? On Wednesday afternoon, the hearts of all crypto investors stopped, as the U. дальше »
2018-8-26 11:09 | |
Bitcoin at $60K Matter of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’ — Says Bobby Lee
As China beefs up its cryptocurrency ban and US regulators reject more Bitcoin ETFs, famous faces are reaffirming their beliefs that Bitcoin prices could still hit up to $60,000 by 2020. ‘More Stability, Liquidity And Faster Adoption’ In the face of several regulatory setbacks for Bitcoin this week, BTCC co-founder Bobby Lee and Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee both went on record in recent days to forecast a turnaround in the fortunes of the largest Read More The post Bitcoin at $60K Matter of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’ — Says Bobby Lee appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-8-25 19:00 | |
Crypto Regulation: Philippines, Thailand, S. Korea and Japan Make Strides as the U.S Lags Behind
Over the past few weeks since the postponement of a verdict on the CBOE Bitcoin ETF by the SEC, the crypto-verse has generally been focusing on the regulatory happenings in the country of the United States. дальше »
2018-8-25 18:43 | |
Brian Kelly: A Bitcoin ETF Could Spark A “Nice Rally”
The seemingly never-ending Bitcoin ETF saga has continued, with a recent regulatory development recently sparking discussion within the cryptosphere. The Bitcoin ETF Debacle Continues As reported by NewsBTC, on August 22nd, the SEC came out to issue orders of denial for nine ETF proposals from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. дальше »
2018-8-24 10:11 | |
Liechtenstein Bank to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Backed by the Swiss Franc
Union Bank AG, a bank in Liechtenstein that offers corporate banking services mainly to companies based in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Middle East, has announced that it will be launching its own security tokens in alignment with Liechtenstein’s regulatory authority, FMA, and subsequently its cryptocurrency, “Union Bank payment coin,” which is fully backed by […] The post Liechtenstein Bank to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Backed by the Swiss Franc appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:45 | |
SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
P2P Cryptocurrency Lending Grows Increasingly Popular in China
China is reportedly witnessing a surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency lending amid the country’s recent liquidity crunch and the virtual currency markets’ bear season. Despite regulatory uncertainty, entrepreneurs are reportedly eying opportunities in the nascent industry. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:45 | |
Top Crypto Exchanges Join Winklevosses’ Self-Regulatory Organization
Some of the crypto industry’s biggest exchanges are joining with the Winklevosses in an effort to bring self-regulation to a market that many perceive to be fly-by-night and unstructured. дальше »
2018-8-22 23:39 | |
SEC Decision Deadline Day For ProShares Bitcoin ETF is August 23, 2018
SEC is Days From Deadline: Regulatory Body Must Decide on ProShares Bitcoin ETF by Thursday It's been less than a month since the US' regulatory agency, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it would be delaying its decision on the prospect of a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) spearheaded by VanEck and SolidX. […] дальше »
2018-8-20 22:34 | |
Top Crypto Exchanges Join Hands To Tackle Regulatory Issues
Just weeks ago, the Winklevoss Twins’ Bitcoin ETF proposal was sadly denied by the SEC, with the US regulatory body citing concerns of manipulation and security as primary reasons why such an ETF would not be successful. дальше »
2018-8-20 22:30 | |
Winklevoss twins recruit cryptocurrency superfriends to fight the SEC
The Winklevoss twins are back with a vengeance. Just weeks after the SEC publicly denied their license for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), they’ve recruited some of the biggest names in cryptocurrency to form a new regulatory supergroup. дальше »
2018-8-20 18:51 | |
[promoted] Equity Trust Forges a New Path for Crypto-Based IRA Investments
Asset diversification has long been touted as a critical strategy for wealth building. This method of portfolio management, which traditionally involves a mix of stocks, fixed assets and commodities allows for maximum return at the least amount of risk — an important element for retirement savings. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:30 | |
Bitcoin Trading Declared Illegal in Saudi Arabia
Considering the popularity of Bitcoin towards the end of 2017, this year has not been one of great achievements. As the digital currency markets are experiencing consistent declines, regulatory pressures are building up in the industry and the results have mostly been negative. дальше »
2018-8-17 16:30 | |
Draft EU Proposal For ICOs To Be Included In Regulatory Framework for Crowdfunding
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs published a draft report on crowdfunding solutions on August 10, with a proposal for some initial coin offerings (ICOs) to be included in the highly anticipated draft regulatory framework for crowdfunding; expected early next year. дальше »
2018-8-17 14:01 | |
Forget Satoshi, Bitcoin is Fulfilling PayPal’s Original Vision
PayPal has come in for fresh criticism as commentators renew claims the company has all but failed in its mission to transform money usage. PayPal Slips Up In Turkey In an interview with the Wall Street Journal earlier this year, CFO John Rainey had admitted Bitcoin and cryptocurrency could become “as popular as payments” in future. дальше »
2018-8-17 07:00 | |
U.S. Crypto Investment Firm Attracts $22M in Series A, Looks to Expand Services
Los Angeles-based cryptocurrency investment firm SFOX has raked in roughly $22. 7 million in its Series A funding. The round was headed by venture platforms Social Capital and Tribe Capital and earned the participation of other firms like DCG, SV Angel, Blockchain Capital and Y Combinator. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:31 | |
U.S. Investors Can Now Buy a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note
American investors can now invest in bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) through an Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) called Bitcoin Tracker One on the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange in Sweden, per a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:09 | |
Huobi Launches Exclusive Institutional Trading Channel
Institutional investment in the cryptocurrency sector has been limited. Most investors with deep pockets are on the fence regarding digital assets. They see the potential but are equally worried about the regulatory status of these currencies. дальше »
2018-8-17 20:43 | |
Vietnamese Government Bans Mining Hardware Imports
Following a high-level proposal in July to ban the importation of all cryptocurrency mining equipment into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Customs Department has announced a total ban on all mining rig imports, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:58 | |
A Crypto Trader’s Guide To Stay Safe While Trading
It’s no secret that trading cryptocurrency can be dangerous. Without regulatory authority, skilled criminals and sleuths have been successful at shutting down servers and stealing millions of dollars worth of altcoins. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:56 | |
Hungary Does Not Consider Cryptocurrency Legal Tender Yet
Hungary is reportedly working on a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies but doesn’t consider them a legal tender yet. The country’s current legislation imposes steep taxes, making it a fairly unwelcoming territory for cryptocurrency investors. дальше »
2018-8-15 02:00 | |
Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers
Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:54 | |
[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions
Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:34 | |
Reports: India’s Crypto Regulations Delayed, Government Considers ‘Crypto Tokens’
The Indian government previously planned to submit the proposal for crypto regulations in July. However, a senior official has revealed that the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in India has been delayed and will likely be ready by the year’s end. дальше »
2018-8-14 14:00 | |
Nick Szabo: Bitcoin ETF ‘Might Cause More Problems Than It’s Worth’
Nick Szabo says he is “not lobbying” for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in fresh criticism of the phenomenon which many commentators claim would significantly boost prices. ‘Not Lobbying’ In a series of tweets August 12, the veteran cryptographer appeared risk-averse about an ETF gaining regulatory approval. дальше »
2018-8-14 02:00 | |
Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity
In recent regulatory news, Spain’s Central bank has issued a report favoring the development of a central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC), the president of Taiwan’s central bank has advocated caution regarding CBDCs, the Blockchain Research Institute has published a summary of recent roundtable discussions calling for great regulatory clarity, and a Russian court has a […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-12 15:58 | |
Ecobank Report Finds Significant Presence of Crypto in 36 African Countries
A report published by the pan-African bank, Ecobank Transnational Inc. , has found that despite cryptocurrencies exerting a notable presence in each of the 36 African countries in which the company operates, only South Africa and Swaziland have adopted a “generally favorable and permissive [regulatory] stance” pertaining to cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-10 10:25 | |
There Are 10 Bitcoin ETF Proposals Pending, But Only 1 Matters
Despite the SEC’s recent rejection of the Winklevoss’ proposed rule change, there are still 9 Bitcoin ETF proposals currently pending. One of them, however, seems to be standing out with the best chances of success. дальше »
2018-8-10 04:00 | |
Swiss Banks Are Onboarding Crypto Clients and Assets
Another Swiss private bank has announced in a statement that it’s open to on-board cryptocurrencies. Maerki Baumann private bank in Zurich is open to accepting assets that were generated with cryptocurrencies, “under the condition that strict regulatory and legal requirements are fully complied with,” Managing Director Stephan Zwahlen told news. дальше »
2018-8-9 21:06 | |
DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |