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Singapore Crypto Exchange Zebpay Launches Its Services In Australia
It seems that Australia will be the latest country to receive the services of Zebpay, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange. According to the official press release, the services will start to be operational in the country now. дальше »
2019-5-8 03:58 | |
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Three Blockchain Solutions Join S Korea Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), the country’s top financial regulator, has announced its first batch of financial services providers accepted into its financial regulatory sandbox. дальше »
2019-5-4 14:49 | |
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Sweden’s Central Bank Asks Gov’t: What’s ‘Legal Tender’?
Sweden’s central bank has its parliament to form a committee to review what constitutes legal tender in the country. Originally reported by Bloomberg’s Amanda Billner, the new committee will give a definitive answer on the definition of legal tender as Sweden increasingly moves away from cash to credit and debit cards for paying for goods and services. дальше »
2019-5-3 12:00 | |
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Australia’s Tax Authority Goes On The Offense Towards Elusive Cryptocurrency Traders
Australia’s Tax Authority Goes Behind Cryptocurrency Traders The Australian tax authority is trying to go behind users that deal with virtual currencies to be sure they pay their virtual currency taxes. дальше »
2019-5-1 22:20 | |
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Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
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Regulatory Sandbox to Be Established Soon in Austria
According to a report released on April 25, 2019, Austria is planning to review and establish a fintech regulatory sandbox in an attempt to align financial markets around digitized services, ICOs and cryptocurrencies with the country’s law and help grow the market. дальше »
2019-4-29 15:00 | |
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Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Appoints New CEO
Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has appointed in-house Head of Business Development Kurt Looyens, as its new CEO. Looyens formerly held the position of Country Executive at ABN AMRO Bank in Spain, and he will be taking over from Nick Cowan, as the latter transitions into his role as CEO of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) Group. дальше »
2019-4-19 15:13 | |
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FSA to Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Improve Your Cold Wallet Security Protocols
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is mandating cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to enhance security features on their cold wallet storage, Reuters reports, April 16, 2019. This directive comes as security experts warn that internally-orchestrated exchange hacks are becoming a clear and present danger. дальше »
2019-4-17 21:00 | |
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Japanese Regulators Want More Security For Cold Wallets
To better protect investors from theft and help spur economic growth in Japan, the country's Financial Services Agency will now require cryptocurrency exchanges to beef up cold wallet security. дальше »
2019-4-17 18:09 | |
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Ripple Could Expand in Europe After Meeting With Minister From Luxembourg
Ripple, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency market, could be expanding in the European market through Luxembourg. Luxembourg’s Minister of Finance, Pierre Gramegna, hinted that the country will soon be exposed to Ripple’s services. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:44 | |
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XRP: xRapid payments-facilitated exchange, Bitstamp granted BitLicense by New York DFS
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange based out of Luxembourg, announced on its official website that the exchange was granted a BitLicense. This will allow Bitstamp to continue providing crypto trading services in the United States and improve the exchange’s overall presence in the country. дальше »
2019-4-11 22:30 | |
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Western Union Partners With Crypto Wallet for Cross-Border Transfers
Crypto wallet provider Coins. ph has partnered with U. S. financial service company Western Union to enhance cross-border transfers to the Philippines. The partnership will grant over 5 million Coins. дальше »
2019-4-10 00:19 | |
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Coindelta abandons its users by levying high withdrawal fees; users express their displeasure and retaliate
The Indian crypto community received some shocking news on 30 March when Coindelta, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, shut down its services abruptly. This news came after the Supreme Court of India adjourned the ‘Crypto v. дальше »
2019-4-8 09:30 | |
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Tata (TCS) Quartz Allows Banks And Payment Systems To Be Connected To RippleNet
TCS Allows Banks And Payment Systems To Be Connected To Ripplenet Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a recognized consulting and business solutions in the country, is allowing companies to help companies to embrace blockchain technology and be connected to Ripplenet. дальше »
2019-4-7 23:32 | |
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Belgium: FSMA Blacklists Seven More Crypto-Related Fraudulent Websites
On April 4, 2019, Belgium’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), announced that it had updated a blacklist of cryptocurrency-related websites associated with crimes such as fraud. дальше »
2019-4-5 19:00 | |
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Cyberspace Admin of China Launches Names of First 197 Registered Blockchain Service Providers
The internet regulator of China, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), unveiled a few days ago, 197 registered blockchain service providers. These firms were able to comply with the regulations for managing blockchain information services in the country. дальше »
2019-4-3 19:20 | |
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First 14 Crypto Asset Agents in Malta Receive License
Malta, popularly known as the blockchain island, has approved licenses for the first 14 crypto asset agents in the country. The announcement was made by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), April 2, 2019 Malta’s Agents It is virtually impossible to hold a conversation about countries in the blockchain space without making mention of Malta. WhileRead More дальше »
2019-4-3 17:00 | |
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Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
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Indian Crypto Exchange Coindelta Shutters Services, Citing Adverse Regulatory Conditions
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Coindelta is terminating its services in light of the adverse operating climate for crypto businesses in the country
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Pakistan Regulates Cryptocurrency to Prevent ‘Terrorism Financing’
Pakistan has announced plans to regulate cryptocurrencies in accordance with recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The regulations will be introduced immediately. Pakistan embraces digital currencies reluctantly Pakistan had previously taken a hard stance against cryptocurrencies, with the country’s central bank warning banks and other financial services providers against offering services that supported virtual currency transactions. дальше »
2019-4-1 12:04 | |
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Op Ed: Answering 10 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency and Taxes
Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:20 | |
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LocalBitcoins, Once a Go-To for Anonymous Bitcoin Transactions, Adds KYC
The Finland-based, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform LocalBitcoins released a statement on March 25, 2019, responding to a new act approved by the Finnish Parliament that will require users to verify their identities. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:00 | |
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Trumps Imposes Sanctions Against Banks in Venezuela. The Country Studies Crypto Payments to Fight Back
A few hours ago, the Trump administration issued a new set of sanctions against Venezuelan banks, aiming to make it more difficult for the people to mobilize their money and pay for goods and services. дальше »
2019-3-23 04:41 | |
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Japan Introduces Stricter Regulation for Crypto Margin Trading
Japanese regulators have reportedly approved draft amendments to the country's financial instruments and payment services laws, introducing stricter regulations for margin trading of digital assets. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:27 | |
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Bitcoin Accepted as Payment Option by Major US Electronics Company
Avnet has become the latest major enterprise to begin accepting payment in bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. On March 19, 2019, the company announced that it will allow customers to pay for goods and services using bitcoin and bitcoin cash. дальше »
2019-3-20 19:08 | |
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Japan tightens grip on cryptocurrency margin trading
Japan, the home of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, is establishing stricter rules for cryptocurrency margin trading to prevent investors from getting scammed. Margin traders typically use borrowed funds from a broker to trade a financial asset, which in turn, forms the collateral for the loan supplied by the broker. дальше »
2019-3-19 15:14 | |
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Japan Throttles Crypto Margin Trading From 25x Down to 2x-4x in New Regulation
Following similar action by Japanese financial authorities last year, the country’s cabinet has approved a new raft of regulation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency trading into the mainstream fold. дальше »
2019-3-19 14:31 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Taking Auto-Matching P2P Services Global
Cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx is expanding globally. “While India has a banking ban,” the CEO of the exchange told news. Bitcoin. com, “we realized there’s banking trouble in a lot more countries. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:25 | |
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Bermuda’s FinTech Industry To Receive Financial Services From Signature Bank
The country already has 66 incorporated FinTech companies ready to apply for Signature Bank’s offerings.
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Signature Bank of New York to Open Up Banking Services for Bermuda’s Cryptocurrency Businesses
Signature Bank of New York is set to provide banking services to some cryptocurrency start-ups and other financial technology (fintech) companies in the Caribbean island of Bermuda. The island’s government officially announced the news through a Thursday press release. дальше »
2019-3-1 19:29 | |
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India: Startup Mudrex Launches Crypto Bot Service for Investors
In a first in India, Bengaluru-based startup Mudrex has ventured into the business of providing bot-based crypto trading services investors, reports Economic Times, February 28, 2019. Automating Crypto Trading Although the Indian cryptocurrency ecosystem looks stunted due to uncertainty surrounding its legal status, businesses in the country have not shied away from entering the cryptospace. дальше »
2019-3-1 12:00 | |
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Bank of Valletta: €13M Cyberattack Highlights Bitcoin’s Strength
Yet another financial institution, Malta’s Bank of Valletta, has fallen victim to a cyber attack, rendering many clients, both individuals, and businesses, unable to access their funds. A week after the attack, the issue reportedly persists, highlighting the need for decentralized and stable alternatives. дальше »
2019-2-25 23:00 | |
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Indian Trade Association Calls for Fast Crypto Regulation to Drive Growth
The Indian National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) has released a report that calls for regulatory certainty, particularly in areas such as cryptocurrency. The lack of legal clarity and the crypto banking ban have hindered investments in this sector, hurt crypto exchanges, and driven investors out of the country, according to the association. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:31 | |
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Uganda loses 5 million internet users as a result of Social Media Tax
Half-way through 2018, Uganda introduced a Social Media (OTT) tax which required Ugandans to pay a tax if they wanted to access services such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and many others. It turns out, based on released data by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the tax has had a significant impact on the number of internet users in the East Afrikan country resulting in a drop of 3 million internet users over a 3 month period. дальше »
2019-2-18 16:40 | |
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New Zealand to Slap ‘Digital Services Tax’ on Internet Giants Google, Facebook: Will this Antagonize the US?
Following the precedent set by some European countries such as Austria, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, New Zealand has indicated it will introduce a digital services tax. This is expected to affect internet giants such as Google and Facebook, according to the New Zealand Herald. дальше »
2019-2-18 16:00 | |
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UnionBank Launches Two-Way Bitcoin ATM in the Philippines
The UnionBank of the Philippines, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has launched a two-way bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM), according to a story in local media outlet Philstar. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:10 | |
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Mauritius to Issue Custody Service Licences for Digital Assets Beginning March
The Financial Services Commission (FCS) of Mauritius has announced that it will start issuing licenses for Custodian Services for Digital assets in the country beginning 1st March this year. This is following the recognition of Digital Assets as an asset-class for investment in the country last September. дальше »
2019-2-9 18:45 | |
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Australian Banks Fraudulently Collected Fees From Deceased Customers
A national inquiry into the misconduct of Australia’s banking sector has revealed profit-driven malpractice that has shattered customer trust. Some of the country’s largest banks were found guilty of making families homeless and charging fees for non-existent services, sometimes to dead customers. дальше »
2019-2-6 14:35 | |
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First Cinema in Brazil to Accept Bitcoin for Tickets
A cinema in the city of Florianopolis has reportedly become the very first one in the country to allow its customers to buy movie tickets using Bitcoin. Going to The Movies With Bitcoin In 2018, Bitcoinist reported that Major Cineplex Group – the largest movie theater chain in Thailand, was set to start accepting cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for a broad range of services such as the purchase of movie tickets and even popcorn. дальше »
2019-2-5 02:00 | |
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Living on Bitcoin for a Week in San Francisco
When I decided, maybe against my better judgement, to live on bitcoin for a week, the plan was met by a combination of cautions and jokes from friends and loved ones: “Just don’t starve,” “Well, it’s the New Year, a perfect time to start a new diet,” “Will you be able to eat?”, “Have you really thought about it?”I had “really” thought about it and it seemed not only sensible but necessary. дальше »
2019-2-5 23:06 | |
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Crypto Firms Flock to Estonia: Is the Country’s E-Residency Program a Giant Loophole for Money-Laundering?
Estonia’s e-Residency program allows location-independent non-citizens and firms to access services such as banking digitally. Cryptocurrency firms have particularly embraced the program warmly with around 600 of them estimated to be registered there currently. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:30 | |
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Zebpay Continues European Expansion, Launches EU-Wide Trading Tournament
Cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay is opening new offices in five European countries, increasing its presence on the continent to 43 countries. Launched in 2015 in India, Zebpay grew into one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges before shuttering its operation in September 2018, due to the crypto ban in the country. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:24 | |
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