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Venezuela Unveils New Crypto Regulations
Businesses must now register with the Superintendencia Nacional de Criptoactivos y Actividades Conexas, a government bureau.
дальше »2019-2-5 23:30
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Alleged SIM-Swapper Indicted For Identity And Crypto Theft
The Manhattan district attorney issues a warning to SIM-swappers.
дальше »2019-2-5 22:42
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Cottonwood Vending Wins New York BitLicense
The NYDFS is notorious for its white-knuckle grip on BitLicenses. After granting its third license in a week, is it beginning to ease up?
дальше »2019-2-1 21:58
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Florida Appeals Court Overturns State v. Espinoza, Bitcoin May Be Money After All
In 2016, a Florida judge dismissed money laundering and illegal money transmission charges against a bitcoin trader, arguing that bitcoin wasn’t covered by state statutes. Today, an appeals court reversed that decision. дальше »
2019-1-31 22:15
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Taiwan Authorities Arrest 15 Suspects Connected To $8 Million IBCoin Scam
Investors never saw the large returns that were promised for purchasing IBCoin.
дальше »2019-1-30 01:12
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Kik Prepares To Defend Its ICO Against SEC Allegations
The messaging app believes it has precedent on its side in a would-be court battle.
дальше »2019-1-29 23:17
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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Stops Security Token Offering
How to not use LinkedIn.
дальше »2019-1-25 22:08
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Robinhood And LibertyX Get New York BitLicenses
The approvals from the New York State Department of Financial Services will allow the crypto trading app developer and bitcoin ATM operator to expand into the Empire State.
дальше »2019-1-25 21:31
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Pennsylvania Says Crypto Exchanges Don’t Need A Money Transmitter License
The jury is in: Cryptocurrency exchanges don’t need a money transmitter license because virtual currency doesn’t count as “money” under Pennsylvania's Money Transmitter Act.
дальше »2019-1-24 00:47
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Cboe BZX Exchange Pulls ETF Proposal
Although an SEC decision on the proposal was expected by the end of February, Cboe BZX yesterday withdrew its request for a rule change on bitcoin ETFs.
дальше »2019-1-24 23:36
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UK Financial Watchdog Publishes Cryptoasset Guidance
After multiple requests for guidance, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is working on guidelines for cryptoasset activities.
дальше »2019-1-24 22:36
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Netherlands Financial Authorities Propose Registration Requirements For Crypto Services
Exchange and wallet providers will collect and store user data to ease the process of possible investigations.
дальше »2019-1-22 20:49
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Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Bill For Tokenized Stock Certificates
If passed, the bill would allow tokenized certificates to serve as immutable legal proof of stock ownership.
дальше »2019-1-18 00:16
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South African Reserve Bank Begins To Plan Crypto Regulations
Goldilocks found porridge that was just right. The SARB looks to do the same with South Africa's treatment of crypto asset providers.
дальше »2019-1-18 22:10
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Vermont To Test Blockchain For Regulation Of Insured-Owned Insurance
Vermont's Office of Secretary of State and Department of Financial Regulation signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a pilot program testing the use of blockchain by captive insurance companies. дальше »
2019-1-14 21:05
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China Introduces Strict Blockchain Regulations
The regulations are meant to simultaneously strengthen national security and encourage the development of blockchain technology. Several of the provisions hint at possible censorship.
дальше »2019-1-11 22:18
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Blockchains LLC Delivers Legal Treatise
The startup is leveraging its executives’ legal backgrounds to help other legal practitioners understand blockchain technology – and how current laws and regulations deal with it.
дальше »2019-1-11 01:04
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Thailand Officials Approve First 4 Crypto Exchanges
The approvals come after a review process that began last August.
дальше »2019-1-10 22:26
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Nano Faces Class Action Lawsuit For Its Role In Violating US Federal Securities Laws
Nano’s days in court pile up as more former investors seek justice.
дальше »2019-1-9 01:44
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BitConnect Rep Under Investigation
The BitConnect saga continues, this time with Australian director John Bigatton.
дальше »2019-1-9 00:18
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Japanese Regulator Eyes Crypto ETF And Looks To Close Crypto Loophole
New rumblings from Japan's Financial Services Agency suggest it may pull the trigger on an ETF, something its SEC counterparts have been hesitant to do.
дальше »2019-1-9 22:24
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Investors Allegedly Misled In Crypto Mining Hardware Scam Tied To Fictitious Filecoin
Investors say they were promised profits after three months of mining Filecoin.
дальше »2019-1-8 22:51
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New York Sets Up Crypto Task Force
They’ve got BitLicense on their minds and their minds on BitLicense, maybe.
дальше »2019-1-5 23:16
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Pro-Crypto Congressmen Look To Challenge Longstanding Securities Definition
Two US Congressmen have introduced the “Token Taxonomy Act,” which proposes to exclude digital tokens from the definition of a security. If passed, the sponsors say it could provide more “certainty” for blockchain innovators. дальше »
2018-12-22 00:55
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UK Tax Agency Releases Guide For Crypto Investors
The agency’s extensive report outlines what individuals must document on their taxes, with future reports set to handle cryptoasset transactions involving businesses and companies.
дальше »2018-12-20 23:32
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Favorable Cryptocurrency Tax Rules Rejected by France
France wants to be a leader in blockchain technology, but not so much that it'll reduce crypto tax burdens to do so.
дальше »2018-12-20 23:10
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Switzerland To Amend Existing Financial Laws To Regulate Crypto And Blockchain Technologies
The Federal Council commissioned further analyses by the Federal Department of Finance and the Federal Department of Justice and Police to improve the country’s financial landscape.
дальше »2018-12-18 22:39
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European Parliament Looks To Blockchain Adoption In Trade Policies
The European Commission is asked to further its analysis of blockchain technology and how it can help European importers and exporters take advantage of preferential trading agreements.
дальше »2018-12-15 23:16
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French MPs Want To Invest Over $500 Million In Blockchain
A French member of parliament (MP) says 2019 must be the year of blockchain in France, recommending that the equivalent of around $568 million USD in government funding be diverted to the new technology. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:16
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SEC Settles ICO Fraud Lawsuit With Former AriseBank CEO And COO
Jared Rice, Sr. and Stanley Ford settle with the SEC, but Rice’s days in court are hardly over.
дальше »2018-12-14 22:55
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Something Is Rotten In The State Of Denmark As It Investigates Taxes Owed On Bitcoin Gains
The Danish tax agency says it has identified 2,700 individuals who owe, but whether the bitcoin gains are taxable is unclear.
дальше »2018-12-13 21:45
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Ethereum Community Educates The CFTC
Yesterday, the CFTC asked for information to help it understand Ethereum. The community has been quick to respond.
дальше »2018-12-13 01:55
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Financial Action Task Force Says UK Must Improve AML/CTF Strategies For Crypto
While the risk of cryptocurrency being used for money laundering or terrorist financing in the UK may be low, the regulatory body nonetheless asks that the country improve its crypto regulations. дальше »
2018-12-12 21:47
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Indian Finance Minister Receives Government Recommendations For Crypto Regulations
With the submission of a government report to India’s finance minister, the country may be closer to regulating cryptocurrency.
дальше »2018-12-11 00:34
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Bipartisan Bills Seek To Prevent Crypto Price Manipulation And Boost Tech Adoption
As US regulators work to legislate the crypto industry, two US representatives want to task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with recommending new practices to Congress.
дальше »2018-12-8 22:29
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SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Decision Until Next Year
The commission wants crypto to be free from the threat of price manipulation before it approves a bitcoin exchange traded-fund.
дальше »2018-12-8 22:15
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Australia Passes Law Allowing Government Access To Encrypted Messages
The new law, which critics say was rushed through Parliament, gives the government broad powers to request user data from tech companies.
дальше »2018-12-7 23:50
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Crypto Exchange Orionx Loses Chilean Supreme Court Appeal
The company sought to have its account reinstated after being dropped by BancoEstado earlier this year, but that’s not going to happen.
дальше »2018-12-6 01:42
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Department Of Homeland Security Looks At Monitoring Privacy Coins
Zcash and Monero are specifically mentioned.
дальше »2018-12-5 23:17
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New Swiss FinTech License Requirements For Blockchain-Based Firms
The “crypto-nation” continues to support the development of FinTech businesses by instituting "relaxed" license requirements.
дальше »2018-12-5 22:50
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Japan’s National Tax Agency Works To Prevent Crypto Tax Evasion
The tax regulator seeks to tighten its grip during the country’s 2019 tax reformation restructuring.
дальше »2018-12-5 22:05
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G20 Nations Talk Crypto Regulations
Talks about regulation centered around anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism funding.
дальше »2018-12-4 03:40
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Beijing Warns Security Token Offerings Are Illegal
In a speech over the weekend, the director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance warned that security token offerings (STOs) are illegal in the region.
дальше »2018-12-4 22:32
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Envion Shut Down By Swiss Court In Wake Of Company In-Fighting
Legal drama between partners spoiled a unique take on eco-friendly crypto mining.
дальше »2018-12-1 22:42
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Floyd Mayweather And DJ Khaled Settle SEC Charges
The two celebrities shilled initial coin offerings without disclosing they were paid to promote them.
дальше »2018-11-30 01:40
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AriseBank CEO Arrested Over Securities And Wire Fraud Involving Crypto
The AriseCoin ICO pulled in over $4 million. The man behind it allegedly promised some things he couldn’t deliver.
дальше »2018-11-30 00:08
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Federal Court Denies SEC’s Motion For Preliminary Injunction In Blockvest Matter
The SEC failed to demonstrate that BLV tokens were securities as defined by US securities laws.
дальше »2018-11-30 22:25
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Plattsburgh’s Crypto Moratorium Questioned
The city is not yet halfway through an 18-month ban, but at least one local miner is ready for the moratorium to end.
дальше »2018-11-29 23:19
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Major South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Awarded ISMS Certification
The exchange has received an upvote from the Korean government.
дальше »2018-11-28 21:33
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Alexander Vinnik’s Hunger Strike Begins Following Postponed Extradition Review
“Alexander realized he would either get a fair trial or die.”
дальше »2018-11-27 02:23
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