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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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LocalBitcoins Introduces New Verifications, Reducing Anonymity, After EU Regulation
LocalBitcoins, one of the oldest peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange platforms, will be taking steps to change its anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies. The move follows the introduction of new regulation from Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), where the company is based. дальше »
2019-3-28 10:53
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Binance takes a step towards self-regulation following partnership with IdentityMind
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based on adjusted volume, is collaborating with IdentityMind’s Know Your Customer [KYC] and Anti-Money Laundering [AML] services. The partnership was announced via an official blog post on 26 March. дальше »
2019-3-27 12:30
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PwC Partner: Central Bank Digital Currencies Need to Be Stress-Tested by Big Companies
Pauline Adam Kalfon, a blockchain and financial services partner at PwC France, explained that central banks may start to accept the idea of issuing their own digital currency once big companies have stress-tested the technology, as noted on Forbes on March 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-25 12:00
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Mexico Central Bank Proposed Crypto Regulations Could Suffocate the Economy
The proposed law requires cryptocurrency exchanges to acquire a license to qualify as regulated financial institutions. However, once they obtain the permit, the same law forbids them to avail or list any crypto service, a catch 22-situation since practically there won’t be any legal cryptocurrency exchange in the country. дальше »
2019-3-24 14:00
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Why Are Governments Desperate To Regulate Cryptocurrencies?
There are a couple of reasons why the ruling party and lawmakers of a specific country would want to bring cryptocurrencies under their regulatory framework. Most of these reasons are connected to creating an additional source of income for the government, but they are usually masked under the “its too dangerous for the investors” excuse. дальше »
2019-3-22 11:16
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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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Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53
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After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42
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Japan: Financial Regulators Announce New Cryptocurrency Margin Trading Regulations
In a bid to bring a greater degree of order to one of the world’s largest virtual currencies marketplaces, Japanese financial regulators have unveiled new regulations for cryptocurrency margin trading, reports Nikkei, March 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:43
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Canada, Israel, Mexico, and India Move to Regulate Crypto Market
Canada, Israel, Mexico, and India are looking to regulate the crypto market which could increase market sentiment and investments. Read about it here. The post Canada, Israel, Mexico, and India Move to Regulate Crypto Market appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:53
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BitLicense-like Bitcoin Regulation is Coming to Five Additional US States
In the cryptocurrency world, there is always a lot of dismay when governments or policymakers try to introduce some form of regulation. In the United States, the introduction of BitLicense has been discussed heavily in recent years. дальше »
2019-3-16 16:25
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Global Banking Standard Setter Admits Bitcoin and Crypto are a Risk to Banks
A group of international banking authorities, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which is part of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), has issued a statement on the current situation of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-3-15 11:20
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Founder of Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Mt.Gox Mark Karpeles Sentenced to Over Two Years
Mark Karpeles, the founder of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, was found guilty of tampering with records and given a suspended prison sentence of two years and six months. The High Court ruling comes five years after a massive security breach in 2014 at Mt. дальше »
2019-3-15 06:02
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MIT Bitcoin: Legislators Discuss Regulation, Potential of Blockchain Tech
On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:08
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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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SEC Chairman Clarifies Securities Treatment Around Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cryptocurrency Broadly
The SEC chairman Jay Clayton provided additional clarity on the securities treatments for cryptocurrency—more specifically by addressing his stance towards William Hinman’s statements about Bitcoin and Ethereum potentially being non-securities. дальше »
2019-3-13 11:15
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San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust granted license for digital asset custodianship
CryptoNinjas The San Juan Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (SJMX) and the San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust International Corp. (SJMBT), today announced that SJMBT has received its license to operate from the Puerto Rico Office of the Commission of Financial Institutions (OCIF). дальше »
2019-3-12 14:37
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Some Regulators Are Calling 2019 the “Year of the Blockchain”
Regulators have eased concerns surrounding regulation over blockchain technology as many consider it might stifle the development of the industry. Yahoo Finance reported that on March 7, 2019, during this year’s DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D. дальше »
2019-3-12 06:00
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Proposed Texas Bill Would Require ID Verification for Crypto Use
A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment. дальше »
2019-3-12 01:04
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Winklevoss Twins Claim Crypto Could Ultimately Be a Strong Social Network, But Will Increased Regulation Lead to This?
There’s no question that the relatively small and niche nature of cryptocurrencies in their current state leads them to have a strong community of avid supporters backing them, but on multiple occasions the crypto community has seen itself be divided along the lines of individual digital currencies. дальше »
2019-3-12 01:00
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Colorado’s Digital Token Act Provides Securities Exemptions to Businesses Leveraging Utility Tokens
Colorado is becoming a “hub” for startups looking to use blockchain technology to power their business models. The recently signed-into-law Digital Token Act will exempt utility tokens from certain state securities regulations and make it easier for startups to raise growth capital, crowdfund via cryptocurrency, and sell utility tokens in a clearer and more compliant […] The post Colorado’s Digital Token Act Provides Securities Exemptions to Businesses Leveraging Utility Tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-3-10 23:43
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sets up Fintech Advisory Group
William Gavin, the famously crypto-critical Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, seems to have had a change of heart as it was reported on March 7, 2019, that he had set up a fintech advisory Group. дальше »
2019-3-9 14:00
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Philadelphia Passes Law to Steer away from Cashless Economy
According to a Fortune report, published March 7, 2019, Philadelphia is poised to become the first major U. S. city to ban and penalize stores and restaurants that do not accept cash as a means of payment. дальше »
2019-3-9 06:00
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Canadian Federal Tax Agency Targets Bitcoin Investors
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has apparently been specifically targeting bitcoin and crypto investors as part of its broader tax strategy to keep tabs on their cryptocurrency investments, including how they purchase these assets. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:53
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French Finance Committee: Ban on Anonymous Cryptocurrencies Appropriate
In a report published earlier today, the Finance Committee of France’s National Assembly has stated that it would be appropriate to ban all cryptocurrencies focused on providing greater anonymity to the user. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:00
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Startup Company Sets up Bitcoin ATM in Botswana
Express Minds Ltd has set up a bitcoin automated teller machine (BATM) in Gaborone, Botswana, increasing the number of the machines on the continent to 10. The fiat-to-crypto machine allows users to purchase bitcoin by scanning a QR code for their wallet address, feed money into the machine and get the crypto equivalent automatically assigned […] The post Startup Company Sets up Bitcoin ATM in Botswana appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-4 13:15
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Blockchain Advocacy Coalition Sponsors Bill to Allow Crypto for Legal Cannabis Tax
Activist group Blockchain Advocacy Coalition (BAC) has sponsored a bill in California’s 19th State Assembly District, set to allow legal cannabis businesses in the district to pay their state taxes using cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 20:16
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Stablecoin Classifications, Regulations, and Tax Implications from a Certified Public Accountant
Stablecoins are the latest innovation to emerge over the past year and have the potential to revolutionize not only virtual currency markets but to also become a new mechanism for worldwide commerce. дальше »
2019-2-27 14:58
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Bahrain Introduces Comprehensive Set of Cryptocurrency Regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued one of the most comprehensive set of cryptocurrency regulations in the Middle East, including rules on licensing, governance, and risk management for the new asset class. дальше »
2019-2-26 13:18
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Indian Supreme Court Gives Government Deadline to Reach Decision on Crypto Regulations
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on February 25, 2019, to present the government with an ultimatum: Develop crypto regulations within the next four weeks or the court will make its own judgement. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:02
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Bitcoin Has a Florida Problem
Jurisdictions that lack clear guidance or take a hostile view of blockchain and crypto hurt the industry. Florida is doing both. дальше »
2019-2-24 13:30
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Japan Could Soon Realise the Crypto-ETF Dream
Japan is reportedly gathering information about the amount of interest there is among institutional investors for a cryptocurrency ETF which has the potential to lead to the approval of cryptocurrency-based ETFs in Asia’s second-largest economy. дальше »
2019-2-19 18:00
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SEC to Review NYSE Arca Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
Yet another journey to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has begun. According to a published notice, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun reviewing a proposed rule change for a bitcoin ETF filed by NYSE Arca and Bitwise. дальше »
2019-2-18 18:46
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CME’s Duffy: Crypto Needs to Brown-Nose Governments to Succeed
Over the past year, crypto has struggled from a price standpoint. Thus, many investors that are looking to “HODL” have sought the light at the end of the tunnel that is institutional participation. дальше »
2019-2-17 00:00
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Indonesia’s New Futures Trading Law Cause Controversy
Traders in Indonesia have criticized a new regulation that requires $70 million in capital to trade in crypto futures, as per reports from The Jakarta Post, February 14, 2019. Unexpected Hurdles While the growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has been impressive, it certainly has not been evenly spread around the world. дальше »
2019-2-16 00:00
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Wyoming Passes New Friendly Regulations for Crypto Assets
The Wyoming state government has been expanding its status as a hub for crypto and blockchain technology by passing several new bills this February. According to Wyoming-based blockchain advocate Caitlin Long, the state of Wyoming has recently passed resolution SF0125 on February 14, 2019, claiming that Wyoming “law recognizes property rights in the direct ownership of digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:18
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Exclusive Interview with Senior Counsels About The Florida Bitcoin Trading Case
If you’ve been following cryptocurrency news the past week, then you must have heard of the Florida Localbitcoins trader who is now facing felony charges for money laundering and running an illegal money service business. дальше »
2019-2-9 23:29
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Philippines Announces New Cryptocurrency Regulations
The Philippines has announced new regulations to govern crypto assets. According to the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza), a government regulator, the new regulations cover areas around the acquisition of cryptocurrencies, including utility and security tokens. дальше »
2019-2-6 03:25
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Philippines Announces New Cryptoccurency Regulations
The Philippines has announced new regulations to govern crypto assets. According to the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza), a government regulator, the new regulations cover areas around the acquisition of cryptocurrencies, including utility and security tokens. дальше »
2019-2-6 03:25
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Lawyers May Sell QuadrigaCX To Amend $150M Bitcoin (BTC), Crypto Debts
Canadian Crypto Exchange In Crisis The QuadrigaCX saga, nay, imbroglio has only continued for the umpteenth consecutive week. After reports arose that the company owed upwards of $150 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), along with other leading cryptocurrencies and millions in Canadian dollars, local media claims that the Vancouver, British Columbia-based […] The post Lawyers May Sell QuadrigaCX To Amend $150M Bitcoin (BTC), Crypto Debts appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:30
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Why Exchange Regulation will be good for the Cryptocurrency Industry
The cryptocurrency industry has become quite a dangerous place for investors. The trend has been around since the start of the industry, but it got worse in 2018 along with the crashing market in the same year. дальше »
2019-2-2 23:58
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Cboe Files (Again) for (Yet Another) Bitcoin ETF
That didn’t take long. Barely a week after the Chicago Board of Exchange (Cboe) withdrew its application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the world’s first bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), the exchange and its partners, VanEck and SolidX, are back at it. дальше »
2019-2-1 19:18
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IDRBT to Leverage Blockchain Technology in the Indian Banking Industry
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a blueprint for the implementation of blockchain technology in the Indian banking sector, reports Financial Express on January 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-24 14:00
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CBOE May Have Withdrawn Bitcoin ETF Filing to Avoid Automatic Rejection
The advent of a U. S. -based, fully-regulated Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has long been a hope for crypto’s most fervent dreamers. Yet, these dreams, deemed quixotic by most, was quashed on Wednesday, as reports arose that the foremost cryptocurrency ETF application was withdrawn from the care of the (partially-defunct) U. дальше »
2019-1-24 23:47
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28
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Coinstar KYC Hurdles Are Hurting Bitcoin User Experience
Coinstar’s initiative to support buying bitcoin at 20,000 locations in the US is facing mixed reviews days after it launched as users complain about high costs and poor performance. AML/KYC Overload Coinme, the Bitcoin ATM operator which began offering purchases in 2014, teamed up with change counter Coinstar last week to let customers purchase bitcoin for cash using the same apparatus. дальше »
2019-1-21 20:00
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Japan: Regulators Approve Startup’s Bitcoin Sidechain Trial for Exchanges
Japan’s regulatory sandbox scheme will now include a Bitcoin settlement trial for exchanges
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Huobi Resumes Operations in Japan as a Fully Regulated Exchange
Huobi is back in Japan, this time as a fully regulated exchange under Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA). Following its merger with BitTrade, Huobi Japan Holding Ltd. дальше »
2019-1-19 19:03
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