UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency

UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency
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2019-1-24 17:00

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the US equivalent to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), launched its consultation after the UK Cryptoasset Taskforce requested additional guidance and clarity on the current regulatory framework. As there is uncertainty across jurisdictions, newbie blockchain startups are inevitably faced with legal quandaries – do I need…

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Coinquista and BitClude Secure Cryptocurrency License from Polish Regulator

On January 21, 2019, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has granted two bitcoin-linked firms, Coinquista  and BitClude, licenses. Two Polish Crypto Exchanges Get Lucky Per sources close to the matter Coinquista and BitClude, two Polish firms offering clients cryptoassets exchange services, a functional wallet, and more, have been granted a license by the state’s financial watchdog, the KNF.

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European Banking Authority (EBA) Urges the European Commission to Carry out Further Studies on Cryptos

The European Banking Authority (EBA)  has published the report of its assessment concerning the suitability and applicability of existing financial laws to cryptoassets. The body has made it clear that the European Union Commission needs to study the blockchain space extensively to enable it to formulate robust laws capable of governing the entire continent, according to a press release on.

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Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) Secures DLT Provider License

Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), a subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange Group (GSX Group)  that claims to be aiming to be a world-leading institutional-grade token sale platform and cryptoassets exchange, has announced it has successfully obtained the Gibraltar distributed ledger technology (DLT) provider license from the nation’s Financial Services Commission (GFSC), reported Finextra on November 22, 2018.

2018-11-25 10:14


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B2BX Cryptocurrency Exchange Secures Estonian Blockchain License

B2BX, a European digital assets exchange that supports major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), NEO (NEO), monero (XMR) and several others, has gotten approval from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), making it one of the cryptoassets exchanges to be entirely regulated in crypto-friendly Europe, reported Finance Magnates on November 11, 2018.

2018-11-14 10:00


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Maritus Regulators to Equip Crypto Businesses with Custodial Licenses

Due to the inadequacies of the previously laid down guidelines for its blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Mauritius’ financial watchdog, has drafted new regulations to cover its DLT ecosystem and crypto-based businesses are now required to obtain a custodial license for cryptoassets, reported Finance Magnates on November 6, 2018.

2018-11-8 06:00


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The Daily: Cryptocurrencies on the Davos Agenda, FINMA Issues Rules for Cryptoassets

In this edition of The Daily, we look at the decision to add cryptocurrencies as a topic of discussion at the next World Economic Forum in Davos. We also focus on the latest recommendations on digital assets by Switzerland’s financial regulator, as well as a Venezuelan state’s plans to use the petro in cross-border trade with […] The post The Daily: Cryptocurrencies on the Davos Agenda, FINMA Issues Rules for Cryptoassets appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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UK Fintech Industry Slams Govt’s ‘Blunt Instrument Approach’ To Cryptocurrency

The UK could compromise its fintech sector with “very blunt instrument” regulation currently under consideration, a new report from several industry entities warns. ‘Ashamedly Geared Around Bitcoin’ As local news outlet the Telegraph reports October 29, the report criticizes plans to award more power to regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and says treating all cryptoassets in the same way as Bitcoin was counterproductive.

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