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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has announced that U.S. national banks can participate in node verification networks and use stablecoins to conduct payment activities
2021-1-6 14:01 | |
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The dedicated office would oversee "all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government.”
2021-1-4 03:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency critics calling out about the market being in a bubble and oncoming failure for most of these tokens. As the top cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has faced multiple criticisms, including its high volatility, environmental concerns, failure as a means of payment, and use in illicit activities.
2020-11-16 21:06 | |
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Coinspeaker Chinese Wealth Management Company Lufax Files for IPO in U. S. Lufax will use the proceeds of the IPO for general corporate purposes. They include investment in product development, sales and marketing activities, technology infrastructure, capital expenditures, global expansions, and more.
2020-10-8 11:55 | |
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According to a recent decree from the National Superintendency of Crypto Assets and Related Activities (SUNACRIP), the use, commercialization, import, and creation of mining equipment in the country is regulated under the new law, as per the local media reports.
2020-9-24 23:27 | |
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The Russian government has passed a ruling to ban anonymous deposits into online wallets to curb illicit use of these anonymous funds. The banning would supposedly affect almost 10 million people who use different online wallet services such as Yandex, WebMoney, PayPal, and Kiwi.
2020-8-4 22:45 | |
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Coinspeaker Bitcoin Gets Status of ‘Money’ Under D. C. Financial Services LawIn a court case hearing involving the use of Bitcoin for transferring funds for illicit activities of drug trafficking, the District Court of Colombia has considered Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as "money".
2020-7-25 18:56 | |
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The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Command plans to use a web application to track and trace cryptocurrency transitions.
2020-7-15 15:25 | |
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The crypto landscape in Russia may soon be facing harsh laws as authorities have proposed new draft bills that seek to fine and imprison the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in the country. Crypto Violations Attract $28,000 Fine and 7 Years Imprisonment According to a report by the local news outlet RBC on Thursday (May 21,Read MoreRead More.
2020-5-23 16:00 | |
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The Coinbase Pro app is now available on Android, allowing professional investors who use the exchange to make trades and other types of activities at higher speeds. In a blog post written by Linda Xie, the product manager of Coinbase Prof for Android, it’s mentioned that customers from over 100 countries can use the 50 […]
2020-1-8 16:50 | |
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The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalized and put in use a new tax form that requires crypto owners to declare whether they received, bought, sold, exchanged, or acquired any cryptocurrencies in 2019.
2019-12-9 19:35 | |
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As part of efforts to curb the use of blockchain-based virtual currencies for unlawful activities such as money laundering, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has mandated all money services businesses (MSBs) such as Bitcoin (BTC) trading venues to start transmitting certain customer info for transactions up to $3,000 or higher.
2019-11-21 02:00 | |
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John McAfee has argued that authorities should not require crypto companies and exchanges to help them control digital currency’s use in illicit activities
2019-11-13 21:05 | |
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The Chinese government is strongly supporting the push towards blockchainizing its economy as seen by President’s Xi’s latest remarks on blockchain technology. While the government makes steps towards fully adopting the technology, certain sections remain disturbed by bitcoin’s public nature, volatility and the use of crypto in aiding criminal activities. State Chinese newspaper headlines Bitcoin […]
2019-11-11 16:49 | |
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The Russian government is considering enforcing a law to curtail the use of digital assets for criminal activities, local financial news outlet RBC reported on November 7. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, along with other relevant authorities, plan to roll out a legal mechanism that would allow seizure of virtual assets for confiscation […]
2019-11-8 00:46 | |
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Archax, a digital securities exchange platform, has started a new partnership with the R3 consortium to use its Corda Enterprise technology. With the help of the blockchain created by the R3, the company will handle the post-trade activities on its platform.
2019-10-18 20:11 | |
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When news about Bitcoin being the main factor behind the crackdown on the largest child pornography website broke out, some speculated that this would lead to an increased use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies for illicit activities on the deep web, making it harder for law enforcement agencies to track down the people involved in illegal activities.
2019-10-18 17:30 | |
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U.K.-based Archax has inked a deal to use R3's Corda Enterprise to handle post-trade processes for its digital securities exchange.
2019-10-18 16:25 | |
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There is an old saying when someone is arrested for illegal activities on the dark web: he should have used Monero. Curiously, it seems that this practice is not as common as some people think. A recent report made by the Europol has concluded that only a small fraction of people use Monero (XMR) for […]
2019-10-15 01:03 | |
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Ever since Facebook announced its crypto-asset dubbed Libra, the entire market, especially Bitcoin, has come under fire by regulators and their fears over the asset class’s use in criminal activities.
2019-10-9 01:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency adoption around the globe has been on the rise as regulators and governments realized that it cannot be banned completely. However, one of the major roadblocks toward widespread adoption has been the views of a few naysayers who have often claimed that the nature and technology behind cryptocurrencies made it easier for money laundering […] The post Bitcoin use for illicit activities is only 2%, while 21% transactions are lawful and 77% are unclassified appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-10-6 18:00 | |
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Producing fair trade-in organic coffee farming can sometimes be very costly and troublesome. A blockchain software organization has, however, made the process simpler and easier for implementation to more than 12,000 coffee bean farmers in Honduras.
2019-9-25 18:51 | |
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Blockchain analytics firm Elementus has raised funding from several funds, including one linked to Fidelity Investments and Morgan Creek Digital. The firm aims to broaden analytics in the space by monitoring the use of cryptocurrency for illicit activities, similar to what Chainalysis does, as reported by Fortune, September 23, 2019.
2019-9-23 19:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges across South Korea have started implementing guidelines put forward by the Financial Action Task Force in June. The implementation of these recommendations are meant to help curb the use of digital currencies for criminal activities.
2019-9-5 19:30 | |
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The use of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, for unlawful purposes does not seem to stop after the case of a Chinese student, Ye Jingwang, being kidnapped for ransom emerged. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of 80 BTC.
2019-9-4 03:30 | |
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India’s Special Investigation Team [SIT] has observed a growing network of criminal gangs using cryptocurrencies for illicit activities like laundering money and smuggling drugs, reported Firstpost.
2019-8-31 19:30 | |
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Pat Gelsinger is the latest skeptic in a long line of bitcoin haters to step up to the plate and take aim at the flagship cryptocurrency. Speaking with Fortune, the VMWare CEO wasn’t shy when he unintelligently proclaimed: “People primarily use Bitcoin for illicit activities and overall, it’s bad for humanity.
2019-8-30 18:36 | |
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VMWare CEO slams Bitcoin on environmental impact and use in illicit activities
2019-8-27 02:15 | |
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As a journalist and a crypto-follower, I was enraged when crypto-skeptic Indian politicians discussed and planned a ban on cryptocurrencies to counter the probable economical threat posed by money-laundering and terrorist funding activities.
2019-8-23 14:00 | |
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The Supreme Court of India was presented with arguments that questioned Reserve Bank of India’s [RBI] jurisdiction over contemplating a ban on crypto-activity on the basis of vagueness on August 20.
2019-8-21 11:33 | |
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We present Orionix, a comission-free games and items exchange platform along with ORX token that covers operational costs by minting its own native currency. The project aims to facilitate communication, exchange and security between players.
2019-8-16 16:03 | |
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Search for “climate change” on YouTube and before long you’ll likely find a video that denies it exists. In fact, when it comes to shaping the online conversation around climate change, a new study suggests that deniers and conspiracy theorists might hold an edge over those believing in science.
2019-8-10 20:00 | |
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All last month, the positive sentiment surrounding Bitcoin, crypto, and even Facebook Libra turned negative after United States President Donald Trump made some negative tweets about the digital asset class and its illicit use in criminal activities such as money laundering, cybercrime, drug trade, and more.
2019-8-3 23:00 | |
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A draft legislation in Australia is seeking to prohibit the use of cash in making transactions for amounts exceeding $AUD10,000 ($6,900) has spared cryptocurrencies. The goal of imposing the cash payment limit is to prevent tax evasion, money laundering and other illicit activities.
2019-7-29 15:59 | |
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Congressman Brad Sherman, a vocal critic of the crypto industry, again called for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. Sherman said Bitcoin had no real use other than to fund illicit activities and warned about the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the political and financial stability in the U.
2019-7-20 21:44 | |
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Bitcoin miners in China have been arrested after stealing $3 million worth of electricity Miners need large amounts of energy to operate Law enforcement authorities in China have shut down a local mining farm after they registered an increase in the local energy usage.
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
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The UK government is seeking to crack down on the use of crypto assets for money laundering or other illicit activities. To do so, the government has published the Economic Crime Plan, agreed between the Chancellor Philip Hammond, Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and heads of law enforcement, major financial institutions and legal, accountancy and property organisations.
2019-7-15 14:54 | |
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Dash Wallet reported an oversight on July 12, wherein an externally loaded script was reported to send users private keys to a server. Dash’s official Twitter handle informed the community about such activities and urged users to not use the wallet until the team handles the situation.
2019-7-12 15:00 | |
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the US will now use social activities from Microsoft, Google and Apple to track crypto and Bitcoin owners. The post Microsoft, Google and Apple To Track Bitcoin (BTC) And Crypto Owners appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2019-7-10 23:10 | |
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Dengba inn, the predecessor of Dengba planet, was founded in 2007. After 12 years of operation and development, 88 Dengba inns have been established in 70 cities in 10 countries around the world. More than 1,000,000 Backpackers come to Dengba every year, and nearly 50,000 online Backpackers have formed in recent years.
2019-6-18 22:51 | |
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news for all the wrong reasons several times over the years, after its use for a range of nefarious and illegal activities. The Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that was closed down by the FBI and DEA, is the most popular example of the same.
2019-6-18 21:30 | |
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Despite all the legitimate activities that take place within the crypto market, there is the use of tokens such as Bitcoin for the perpetuation of illegal activities that take place across the world and these are being cracked down by law enforcement on a daily basis. One of the latest crackdowns was by the Spanish […]
2019-6-14 19:35 | |
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Anonymity has long been one of the big allures of the space. However, it has also given birth to many malicious entities on the network who indulge in “unlawful activities,” including the exchange of “illegal content.
2019-6-10 20:00 | |
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A block explorer is a tool that enables cryptocurrency users to search addresses, balances, blocks, and transactions so they can verify all activities on the network. Bitcoin. com offers a BCH explorer, helping you to keep track of your coins.
2019-5-30 14:50 | |
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XR Web is pioneering the development of the spatial / XR web 3. 0 with a Decentralized framework to build applications that are meant for the physical spatial world around us and incorporate AR/VR technologies Types of applications XR Gaming platforms XR Advertising network XR Shopping XR Social Media XR Real Estate XR Insurance How to use? Developers - Build Developers can use our SDK and API framework in various languages to build XR and spatial applications that are connected to our blockchain and protocol.
2019-5-22 12:12 | |
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In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants.
2019-5-18 22:14 | |
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Cryptocurrency advocates often ponder over mass adoption. But in truth, the usability of cryptocurrency, or lack of, presents a significant hurdle for no-coiners. On top of fears over security and the association with illicit activities, mass adoption will remain a distant fantasy unless it gets easier to buy, store and use cryptocurrency.
2019-5-17 18:00 | |
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Dapp. com is an analytics-driven App Store for Decentralized Apps that allows everyone to discover, analyze and use all dapps easily. As a unified entry point for the future of decentralized apps, Dapp.
2019-5-14 03:22 | |
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WeChat, the #1 messaging app in China, is also widely used for cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions.
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
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A “Buy Bitcoin” note, previously shown behind former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, is now drawing bids at $140,000 in an online auction. A legal pad bearing the phrase “Buy Bitcoin” is attracting bids nearing $140,000 in an online auction,…
From “The Withdrawal Issue”, Richard Greaser of The Bitcoin Bugle is on the beat as Yellen call for deregulating the banking industry and recognizes the special privilege that banks have to facilitate money laundering.
Rep. Maxine Waters gave Janet Yellen and Gary Gensler a deadline of June 30 to respond to her requests on the “Digital Asset Market Structure” bill proposed by Republican lawmakers.
In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, two members of Congress raised concerns about the tax compliance practices in crypto.
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how a U.S. debt default could impact Bitcoin and the larger cryptocurrency market.
Janet Yellen said in an interview on March 12 that U.S. regulators are working to address Silicon Valley Bank collapse, but not considering a major bailout.
Jerome Powell said that he also had “close family members” who argued that crypto was still in the development phase, suggesting Bitcoin proponents may be close to home.