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New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22
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American Man Sentenced For $1.1 Million Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) Scheme
Cryptocurrency traders and investors may be hurting, but that hasn’t stopped regulators from bringing crypto-related criminals to justice. Just recently, a leading financial regulator has brought an Arizona-based man to justice for stealing upwards of $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC). дальше »
2018-11-14 05:45
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Bakkt: A Global Ecosystem for Regulated Digital Assets
Bakkt, a self-proclaimed ecosystem for regulated digital assets. Launched by the NYSE's owner, can Bakkt pave the way for institutional money into crypto? The post Bakkt: A Global Ecosystem for Regulated Digital Assets appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-11-12 06:58
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NEO Founder: “Blockchain Can Barely Survive Within the Existing Financial Regulation System”
Da Hongfei, Founder of NEO —the blockchain known as the Chinese Ethereum— was recently interviewed on the Project’s official blog on the occasion of the second anniversary of the launch of its mainnet. дальше »
2018-11-10 08:19
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EtherDelta Founder Charged by SEC For Operating an Unregistered Exchange
In an apparent first, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the founder of EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange,” according to a press release from the regulator. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:32
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04
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Bulgarian Officials Caught Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to Issue Passports
A handful of Bulgarian officials were busted accepting Bitcoin bribes for illegally issued passports. Busted! A trio of Bulgarian officials was recently arrested for accepting bribes in Bitcoin (BTC) in exchange for issuing passports to foreign applicants. дальше »
2018-11-5 00:00
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33
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Malta Attracts 5,000+ Attendees in Crypto Conference, Active Market
In the cryptosphere, all eyes are on Malta, as November 1 marked the start of The Malta Blockchain Summit, a much-hyped event that looks to shine a light on the ever-growing cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. дальше »
2018-11-2 14:00
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Hong Kong Securities Regulator Promises to Regulate Crypto Investment Funds
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has claimed that it will include crypto funds under its regulatory umbrella. The SFC issued a statement on November 1, 2018, laying out its new approach for regulating virtual assets in the future. дальше »
2018-11-2 00:40
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Coinsource Receives BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
Bitcoin ATM Operator Coinsource has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Based in Texas, Coinsource deploys Bitcoin ATMs to key population centers across the world with over 200 machines installed in the U. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:11
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Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37
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American Man To Be Sentenced For Dealing Millions In Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Fanatic To Be Convicted For Operating A”Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business“ Per a “News Release Summary” from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), during a federal-level court hearing, a U. дальше »
2018-10-31 08:01
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German Regulator Advises Investors to “Keep Their Hands Off” ICOs
The president of BaFin, Germany’s financial watchdog, is supportive of a global regulatory framework for initial coin offerings (ICOs). Critical of cryptocurrency financial rounds, Felix Hufeld advises private investors to “keep their hands off such things”. дальше »
2018-10-31 02:00
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Ethereum Co-Founder On CNBC: Crypto Isn’t Going To Collapse, Fundamentals Booming
We’ve Seen Booms And Busts, But The Crypto Ecosystem Has Never Been Stronger “Digital currencies (Crypto) aren’t on the edge of a collapse. ” There were the controversial words conveyed by Joseph Lubin, an Ethereum (ETH) co-founder and Consensys founder, during a recent appearance on CNBC’s “First On CNBC” segment. дальше »
2018-10-29 23:33
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Malta Financial Watchdog Issues Warning Against Crypto Trading Platform
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a warning regarding an online crypto trading platform that has untruthfully claimed to be located and licensed in the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. дальше »
2018-10-26 09:00
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Discussing Caps on Crypto Margin Trading
Japan’s FSA (Financial Services Agency) has just allowed crypto industry the permission to self-regulate. However, immediately afterward, they brought up a subject of introducing a cap on cryptocurrency margin trading. дальше »
2018-10-25 13:45
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New Regulation in China to Require Blockchain Users to Register with their IDs
So far, China’s attitude towards digital currencies was oppressive, yet the country encouraged blockchain innovation. It seems like things are now changing. Recent reports indicate that China’s government has drafted a new regulation that requires users to register for blockchain services with their names and government IDs. дальше »
2018-10-25 01:18
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29
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Japan Allows Cryptocurrency Industry To Regulate Itself
Japan has given formal approval for its cryptocurrency industry to regulate itself, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) confirmed October 24. JVCEA Can Police Exchanges In a significant development for the country, regulators opted to allow the JVCEA to ensure cryptocurrency exchanges followed legal requirements, a statement reads. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:30
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BREAKING: Japan Allows Cryptocurrency Industry To Regulate Itself
Japan has given formal approval for its cryptocurrency industry to regulate itself, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) confirmed October 24. JVCEA Can Police Exchanges In a significant development for the country, regulators opted to allow the JVCEA to ensure cryptocurrency exchanges followed legal requirements, a statement reads. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:30
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Regulatory Green Light: Coinbase Custody to Launch in New York State
In spite of Jeremy Allaire’s cries for the G20 to manage the crypto industry with global action, the startups backing this nascent industry have continued to rapidly gain regulatory traction in New York State, arguably the world’s foremost financial market. дальше »
2018-10-24 12:30
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FBI: ‘Call Of Duty’ Players Turn To Cryptocurrency Hacking, $3 Million Stolen
‘Call Of Duty’ Gamers Accused In Court Filing, FBI Affidavit Members of two different industries, the long-standing gaming community and the nascent cryptocurrency world, have recently butted heads, but not in a way that you may immediately assume. дальше »
2018-10-24 03:55
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Albania Already Working on Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework: Prime-Minister
With the target to create a crypto-friendly legislation environment while parallel showcase better and improved competitiveness/leadership in the Balkan Region of Europe, Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama highlighted out that the gov is open to new developments and ways to attract investments. дальше »
2018-10-24 01:53
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Albania to Explore Framework for Cryptocurrency Regulations
The government of Albania has stated that it will be considering the creation of cryptocurrency regulations. The eastern European nation hopes to encourage innovation, investment and, in turn, create jobs relating to the transformative financial technology by providing a welcoming base of operations for startups. дальше »
2018-10-24 00:00
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Bank of Japan Admits Its Role Would Be ‘Sharply Reduced’ by Cryptocurrency
A top-level executive from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) revealed that the country’s central bank doesn’t plan to issue a digital currency. The BOJ justifies this decision by identifying major obstacles which prevent their further widespread adoption. дальше »
2018-10-24 21:00
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Albania Wants To Create ‘Shocking Novelty’ Cryptocurrency Regulation
The government of Albania has signaled that it wants to turn the country into a cryptocurrency-friendly jurisdiction in a new pivot to embrace the sector. Gov’t ‘Exploring Regulatory Framework’ As local news outlet Tirana Times reports October 22, the Western Balkan nation — which, like many others, previously issued official warnings about cryptocurrency investment — is now “exploring the possibility of setting up a regulatory framework. дальше »
2018-10-23 03:00
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Report: Cryptocurrencies Should Be Governed by Current EU Financial Laws
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:41
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China Wants To Stop Anonymous Blockchain Use: Reports
New cybersecurity rules currently out for public consultation in China would notionally force users to provide their real identity to use any kind of Blockchain-based service. Blockchain? You’ll Need Your Name And ID As South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports quoting local media sources, the Cyberspace Administration of China is currently seeking feedback on the proposals, the deadline for which is November 2. дальше »
2018-10-22 15:00
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Internet censor of China published draft rules to regulate blockchain startups
On Friday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the central government’s internet censor, published a draft policy framework that is setting out to regulate blockchain-related service providers in the country. дальше »
2018-10-22 09:19
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Crypto Ponzi Scammer Ordered to Pay $2.5 Million for Duping Investors
On October 18, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered a New York-based firm Gelfman Blueprint, Inc. and CEO Nicholas Gelfman to pay $2. 5 million in fines and restitution for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2018-10-22 09:00
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Marco Santori on Airdrops and the “Complete Picture” of SAFT Regulation
Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:31
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Global Money Laundering Watchdog to Establish Crypto-Focused Guidelines by June
The global entity responsible for setting international money laundering guidelines is finally ready to lay the foundation for its first crypto-specific set of rules by June 2018. FATF Readies Global Crypto Regulation on Money Laundering Paris, France-based money laundering watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has seen increasing pressure from global governments to unify regulation. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:15
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First Bitcoin Fraud Action Filed by the CFTC, Accused Ordered to Pay Over $2.5 Million
A New York federal court has ordered Gelfman Blueprint, a Bitcoin-denominated hedge fund, and its CEO Nicholas Gelfman to pay over $2. 5 million in civil monetary penalties and restitution in the first Bitcoin fraud action filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). дальше »
2018-10-19 20:05
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51
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Bakkt Continues Talks with Crypto Regulators, Adds Key Executive to the Team
A veteran and early employee of Coinbase is switching teams, moving to the up-and-coming cryptocurrency exchange platform, Bakkt. Adam White will be joining Bakkt as the exchange’s Chief Operating Officer, helping the platform to develop as it prepares for its imminent launch. дальше »
2018-10-16 06:15
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Bakkt COO: Crypto Market Is Shifting, Institutions Will Enter
Bakkt Gives Status Update, Confirms Adam White News As reported by Ethereum World News last week, those familiar with the matter divulged that Adam White, Coinbase Institutional’s head, had unexpectedly left the San Francisco-based startup to join Bakkt, an up and coming crypto platform that has been endorsed by the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE’s parent company), […] The post Bakkt COO: Crypto Market Is Shifting, Institutions Will Enter appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-10-16 04:05
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CFTC Chair: Crypto Market Is Maturing Through Institutional Adoption
‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Doubles Down On “Do No Harm Approach” Since Bitcoin’s first block, decentralists have widely believed that the world’s regulatory bodies are hell-bent on decimating crypto assets. дальше »
2018-10-14 23:55
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Gemini Adds Litecoin with Approval from New York Regulators
Cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini, announced today that they will be adding support for Litecoin (LTC) beginning on Saturday, October 13th. Investors will be able to deposit LTC into Gemini, but will not be able to trade the cryptocurrency until Tuesday, October 16th. дальше »
2018-10-13 20:15
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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06
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SEC Obtains Emergency Court Order to Halt Questionable ICO
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency court order issuing the stoppage of a recently planned initial coin offering (ICO) by Blockvest LLC and its founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III, who falsely advertised that the token sale was approved by the SEC. дальше »
2018-10-12 01:12
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Coinbase: Crypto Regulation In Japan Is “Good For Us”
Coinbase To Enter Regulator-Heavy Japanese Crypto Market As reported by Ethereum World News in early-June of this year, Coinbase, widely regarded as one of the leading startups in the crypto industry, announced plans to enter Japan. дальше »
2018-10-11 04:06
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Israel Poised to Become a Leading Blockchain Hub
Considered amongst the most advanced startup ecosystems in the world, Israel is now quickly emerging as a leading blockchain hub. Israel’s development of cutting-edge technologies in software, communications and the life sciences have evoked comparisons with Silicon Valley. дальше »
2018-10-10 19:31
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Chinese Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Nabs Electricity, Authorities Crack Down
Man Steals $15,000 Of Electricity For Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Despite the stringent rules placed on China’s crypto scene, the Bitcoin and altcoin mining business remains as hot as ever. So hot, in fact, that a Chinese man, named Xu Xinghu, thought it would be a good idea to steal electricity from the nation’s train network […] The post Chinese Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Nabs Electricity, Authorities Crack Down appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-10-8 23:00
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EU Financial Watchdog to Determine ICOs Outside of “Regulatory World”
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial watchdog, has announced it is taking the same approach to initial coin offerings (ICOs) as its U. S. counterpart. дальше »
2018-10-8 22:30
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5 Key Cryptocurrency Trends Materializing Throughout 2018
Any study pertaining to the cryptocurrency industry will yield some surprising results. Ibinex has conducted its global cryptocurrency report, which aims to give people a detailed overview of how this industry has evolved over the coming years. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:00
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U.S. Federal Election Committee Considers Request to Mine Cryptocurrency for Political Campaigns
Candidates for the 2020 presidential election may be able to accept cryptocurrency mining profits as campaign donations. Could Mining Reform Political Campaigning? Osia Network, LLC, recently made a request to embed cryptocurrency mining tools on the FEC website and the U. дальше »
2018-10-5 22:00
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OAG Verdict Necessiates Regulation of Centralized Crypto Exchanges
The New York Office of the Attorney General (OAG) led by Barbara Underwood is adamant. Her office understands that while cryptocurrencies are a medium of exchange, an investment tool and an emerging technology. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:16
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Circle-Backed Poloniex Drops U.S. Crypto Margin Trading, Delists 3 Altcoins
Crypto Exchange Poloniex Undergoes Shift To “Professionalize And Improve” Business Poloniex, one of the most well-recognized crypto platforms in the cryptosphere, has just revealed that it intends to undergo a business shift to “professionalize and improve” its exchange, according to an official post issued on October 3rd. дальше »
2018-10-4 06:04
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