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Nevada Governor Signs Multiple Blockchain-Focused Bills
Nevada has passed several distributed ledger technology (DLT) related bills to boost blockchain investment in the state. This according to a report by Coindesk, published June 14, 2019. Establishing a Fintech-Focused Regulatory Sandbox In a bid to create a conducive environment for blockchain businesses, the state of Nevada has passed many significant bills that areRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-17 05:00
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Financial Action Task Force [FATF] may be the cryptocurrency industry’s biggest challenge yet
Regulation for the better part of a decade, has been at loggerheads with the cryptocurrency industry. From being exhibited at the world stage as a rebellious, government-shunning decentralized currency to proponents of the industry voicing their support for “necessary regulation,” financial watchdogs are key players within the industry. дальше »
2019-6-12 12:30
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If Bitcoin Ban Bill in India Passes, Privacy Crypto Assets Could Boom: Binance CEO
Yesterday, the Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto asset community woke up to a harrowing tidbit of news from Bloomberg Quint. An article, which cited a “draft bill”, revealed that regulators in India, from multiple financial and judiciary agencies, revealed that those who involve themselves in the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types” of crypto assets,. дальше »
2019-6-9 00:00
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Bitcoin ‘FUD’: India’s Reserve Bank Denies Involvement in Crypto Ban
Bloomberg: India Looking to Jail Bitcoin, Crypto Users On Friday, Bitcoin and crypto enthusiasts woke up to a harrowing piece of news. Reported first by Bloomberg Quint, India purportedly has plans to jail those who. дальше »
2019-6-8 06:33
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SEC sues Kik for unregistered securities offering
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued messaging app Kik over their 2017 ICO for its KIN token. Officials allege that the ICO constituted an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2019-6-5 12:05
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Israel’s Supreme Court Finally Rules in Favor of Bits of Gold Exchange
The long-standing court battle between Bits of Gold, one of Israel’s pioneer bitcoin trading venues and Bank Leumi, the nation’s second-largest lender, has finally come to an end as the Israeli Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2019-6-4 21:00
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CME Futures Hit ATH: Has the Institutional Bandwagon Arrived?
CME Bitcoin futures have hit an all-time high in liquidity with 5100 contracts of open interest as per the CFTC’s data sheet. The volume on their Bitcoin contracts has been surging since the $3100 bottom with most trading activity likely to have come from institutions, June 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-3 17:00
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Nevada Bitcoin broker on LocalBitcoins sentenced to 2 years in prison
Morgan Rockcoons, a Nevadan man accused of wire fraud and operating an unlicensed Bitcoin exchange for using LocalBitcoins, was sentenced to nearly two years in prison. According to a government press release, Rockcoons will also have to forfeit $80,600 in illicit profits. дальше »
2019-6-1 19:53
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04
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Cartoon: Driving Sheep
Industry regulators are finally catching up with blockchain companies that have dubiously defined their tokens as "utilities" (therefore avoiding the strict issuing and management requirements of "securities"). дальше »
2019-5-29 22:12
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East Africa: Malawi Doesn’t Consider Cryptos a Legal Tender
“Not a legal tender” is a phrase that we have come across more often in the past 12 months than we ever did in the past. A report published on a local news agency Nyasa Times on May 27, 2019, informed that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has jumped on the bandwagon to declare thatRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-29 19:00
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European Central Bank: Bitcoin isn’t a threat, cryptocurrency not a new asset class
The European Central Bank (ECB), Eurozone’s chief financial regulator, has released its report on cryptocurrencies and their implications on the financial stability of the region. The paper took a neutral stance towards digital assets and said that they weren’t a threat to the economy. дальше »
2019-5-25 15:13
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Netherlands-based Rabobank Steps Away from its Crypto Wallet Program
Dutch bank Rabobank that announced its plan to create a cryptocurrency wallet Rabobit in March last year is now stepping away from its plan due to the hindrance faced by the uncertain crypto regulations in the Netherlands. дальше »
2019-5-24 17:00
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Owning Bitcoin is (and has been) legal in China
In a recent report, the Beijing News analyzed a case which involved more than 100 people who were scammed out of 7,000 BTC. Wei Xiao, a council member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, stated that owning bitcoin in China is legal. дальше »
2019-5-23 23:45
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Laos Central Bank Wary of Cryptocurrencies’ Use in Money Laundering
The central bank of Laos has warned commercial banks, financial institutions, and investors not to buy, sell or use cryptocurrencies, reports local media outlet Vientiane Times, May 21, 2019. Laos Does Not Want Cryptocurrencies Laos’ central bank, the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), has cautioned financial market players against digital currency transactionsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:00
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IRS Commissioner Makes Crypto Tax Clarity a Priority
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to overhaul its methods for determining the federal taxes due on cryptocurrency payments to improve clarity for taxpayers. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:54
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The Bahamas SCB Files Draft for Regulating Crypto Industry
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has escalated their proposal to create a new regulatory framework for the issuance and sale of digital tokens in order to attract more blockchain business to set up offices on the island. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:00
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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33
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Myanmar Central Bank Warns Against Cryptocurrency Trading
Myanmar’s apex bank is sounding a note of warning to citizens against the dangers of trading with cryptocurrency. Per the report from The Irrawaddy May 03, 2019, the country’s central bank frowns on the use of virtual currencies, as there have been reports of digital currency scams by inexperienced victims. дальше »
2019-5-5 01:00
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BitGo Chief Security Officer says cryptocurrency regulation should ‘absolutely’ be at state-level
The dichotomy of regulation and security are seen by some as opposing forces, and others as one that can provide unifying stability to the cryptocurrency industry. Irrespective of the views, at a juncture where scams, frauds, and misrepresentations are running rampant in the industry, regulation and security are undoubtedly a priority. дальше »
2019-5-5 19:30
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Binance Teams Up With Elliptic to Bolster AML Compliance
As part of its efforts to be regulatory compliant, Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has partnered with Blockchain startup Elliptic. According to a Coindesk report, the partnership will help Binance mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) concerns as it expands into new regions. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:27
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Australia: Cryptocurrency trading to be scrutinized by island nation’s Taxation Authority
Cryptocurrencies serve a multitude of purposes, one of the main ones, according to their ardent proponents, is their ability to evade the clutches of the taxation authorities. However, this might not be the case in Australia, with the island country’s taxation authority taking a more stringent approach towards decentralized currencies. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:00
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“Publicly Traded Crypto Exchange” Bitcoin Generation Hit by SEC Sanctions
An official announcement published on April 29, 2019, has revealed that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily suspended the trading of shares in Bitcoin Generation (BTGN), a blockchain-based company out of Oklahoma. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:11
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5 Crucial Aspects of India’s Proposal to Ban Cryptocurrencies
Regulatory measures affecting blockchain and cryptocurrency projects often create a panic reaction among community members. In most cases, any regulatory measure will ultimately lead to either restricting or banning a specific type of activity. дальше »
2019-4-26 16:00
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Bitcoin could counter the IMF’s proposed negative interest rates
In a February blog post, economists from the IMF proposed a policy that taxes bank deposits instead of allowing them to accumulate interest. The crypto community reacted accordingly, seeing this as a possible incentive for people to move away from central banks and instead put their money into bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-24 20:30
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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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Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:55
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FinCEN Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:38
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Bakkt Wants New York Crypto License to Appease Regulatory Bodies, Sources Say
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE,) the company behind the highly-anticipated bitcoin trading platform Bakkt has turned to U. S. state watchdogs to get the stalled project the necessary regulatory approvals. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:00
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Cartoon: Distorting Mirrors
To many on the outside, the blockchain industry and speculative crypto markets are one and the same, which often leads to misunderstandings. For the two entities that regulate the market, the U. дальше »
2019-4-18 22:13
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Australia to Open First Domestic Blockchain Incubator Lab by September 2019
Even if there are many different organizations and corporations that are interested in developing blockchain solutions to specific problems, or their own cryptocurrencies, the truth is that the interest in the sector often depends on policy and regulation within a specific country. дальше »
2019-4-17 17:00
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Bitcoin Trader Sentenced to Two-Year Prison Term
Bitcoin trader Jacob Burrell Campos was sentenced on April 8, 2019, to serve a two-year prison sentence and to forfeit more than $800,000 “for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. дальше »
2019-4-13 18:54
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Bittrex Goes on the Offensive After BitLicense Rejection
Bittrex, a United States–based cryptocurrency exchange platform, has issued a response to the recent setback in its plans to expand to New York. Yesterday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers. дальше »
2019-4-12 19:57
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Bittrex fails to obtain BitLicense, New York regulators cite poor internal controls
US cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had its BitLicense application rejected by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after years of scrutiny. The agency rejected the application because of alleged deficiencies in anti-money laundering practices alongside poor due diligence over token launches, among other shortcomings. дальше »
2019-4-11 10:22
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How a Bitcoin mining ban in China could impact BTC’s price and security
China’s central planning agency announced plans to ban Bitcoin mining and is currently soliciting comments before it makes its final determination. Mining and cryptocurrency experts have mixed opinions on how the move will impact the security and price of BTC. дальше »
2019-4-9 16:19
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Bitpanda Receives Payment License from the European Union
In an official blog post published on April 4, 2019, the Viennese cryptocurrency brokerage platform Bitpanda confirmed that it has received a license to operate as a payment service provider in Austria. дальше »
2019-4-4 20:17
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In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02
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Blockchain Doesn’t Need Regulations, Austrian Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs Says
Blockchain technologies have been beneficial in the development of modern industry. However, there is still a long way to go for them to be massively adopted. One of the reasons why developments have slowed down. дальше »
2019-4-3 06:29
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13
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Pro-Blockchain, Anti-Cryptocurrency; China Leads in Blockchain Projects Globally
Though China may have banned cryptocurrency trading and initial coin offerings (ICOs), a new report shows that the country leads the world in blockchain projects, accounting for at least 25 percent of all ongoing blockchain projects. дальше »
2019-4-2 19:00
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Two new cryptocurrency bills from US Congress aim to create competitive regulation and prevent market manipulation
Two pro-cryptocurrency bills were introduced to the US House requesting the CFTC, in consultation with the SEC, produce reports to inform lawmakers about crypto. The bills aim to gather information on how to encourage adoption of cryptocurrencies, create more competitive regulation, improve laws for crypto exchanges, and prevent price manipulation. дальше »
2019-4-2 14:25
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Chinese Authorities Publish List of Registered Blockchain Firms
On March 30, 2019, the National Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued registration numbers to nearly 200 distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based firms in the region as part of its broader plan of regulating, securing, strengthening, and advancing the growth of the industry, according to local news source Yicai. Chinese DLT Firms Get Licensed Based onRead More дальше »
2019-4-2 09:10
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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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Japanese Shinkansen Giant May Accept Crypto: Local Report
JR Group To Bring Digital Assets Mainstream According to CoinTelegraph, in a business presentation in Tokyo last week, Kazuhiro Tokita, the president of the FSA-regulated local crypto exchange DeCurret, dropped a hint that mass adoption. дальше »
2019-4-1 01:26
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Innisfil Becomes First City in Canada to Accept Bitcoin for Municipal Taxes
Ohio might have made history as the first city to accept cryptocurrency for corporate taxes, but one Canadian town is adding its name to the books by becoming the first in North America to permit its citizens to pay their personal taxes in bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-28 19:04
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