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Venezuela Seizes 315 Bitcoin Mining Rigs: Miners Discuss Illegal Confiscation, Police Extortion
The Venezuelan military has seized 315 Bitmain Antminer S9 bitcoin mining rigs it claims are not properly registered to operate in the country. Although cryptocurrency mining is legal in Venezuela, miners say they have been unfairly treated, citing illegal seizures of mining equipment and police extortion. дальше »
2020-7-11 00:30 | |
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Iranian Crypto Miners Must Register Identities, Rigs, and Overall Size With the Government
Iran is one of the few countries that has embraced cryptocurrency mining as a legal business in a bid to increase revenues and escape the tough economic U.S. sanctions placed on the country. In a bid to regulate the crypto mining industry and eliminating confusion within the industry, the government will place monitoring controls on […] дальше »
2020-7-8 17:34 | |
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HSBC Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Levey Joins Libra as CEO; Bringing Transparency to the Association
This move comes shortly after Libra initiated a payment system license to commence operations in Switzerland under the oversight of the country’s financial watchdog, FINMA. Speculations arose about a possible launch of the Libra stablecoin by the end of 2020, should the association sort the underlying legal hurdles. дальше »
2020-5-7 15:31 | |
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India’s Crypto Exchanges Seek Tax Clarification from RBI
India’s Supreme Court has reversed earlier RBI guidelines that barred financial institutions from trading, now Indian crypto exchanges are seeking clarity on their legal status India’s crypto exchanges have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to offer clarity on their legal status in the country. дальше »
2020-5-6 16:05 | |
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23 Approved Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Japan — Number Rises Despite Pandemic
Despite the global coronavirus pandemic, Japan continues to approve more cryptocurrency exchanges to legally operate in the country. The latest one was approved on Monday, bringing the total number of legal crypto exchanges in Japan to 23. дальше »
2020-4-1 06:05 | |
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United States' growing 'trade savvy' in crypto will ensure it's not left behind
The legal status of digital coins continues to remain doubtful in the U.S, with the country having financial laws with strict regulations in place, while even denying any permission for foreign exchanThe post United States' growing 'trade savvy' in crypto will ensure it's not left behind appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-22 18:30 | |
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Russian Central Bank Admits It Can’t Ban Bitcoin
The Director of the Bank of Russia’s legal department has admitted that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies cannot realistically ever be banned in the country. Although cryptocurrencies are not exactly legal in Russia, it seems like they won’t ever be banned, either. дальше »
2020-3-18 16:15 | |
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Some Indian Banks Are Still ‘Arbitrarily’ Refusing to Process Crypto Transactions
Indian legal experts contend that some banks in the country are still refusing services for crypto-related transactions, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this month
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Breaking : Crypto Trading is now legal in South Korea
In a dramatic turnaround, the South Korean parliament, the National Assembly, has voted in favor of the country’s first cryptocurrency-specific legislation in the past few hours. Bitcoin is currently trading at 9080$. дальше »
2020-3-7 13:17 | |
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Malta Regulator Clarifies Legal Status of Binance
Malta is keen to preserve its reputation as a blockchain hub after clarifying that leading crypto exchange Binance is not regulated by the island country
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RBI Argues Against Crypto Utility in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says citizens do not need cryptos as the country’s mainstream financial framework already has working solutions for cross-border remittances. The Indian central bank also clarified the legal situation of cryptocurrencies in the country, stating that there is no ban on virtual currencies. дальше »
2020-1-23 20:00 | |
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Hodlonaut’s case with Craig Wright gets dismissed, new battle to take place in Norway
Hodlonaut has claimed a small, but significant victory against Craig Wright, as his libel case against the anonymous Twitter analyst has been dismissed by the High Court of Justice in the U. K. According to Hodlonaut, the legal battle will continue in Norway, as the court ruled the country had jurisdiction over the matter. дальше »
2020-1-16 17:42 | |
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Crypto Payments Now Legal in Ukraine
Lawmakers in Ukraine have adopted new legislation that legalizes crypto payments as the country moves forward with strict compliance to international anti-money laundering (AML) standards. Private Individuals Can Provide Crypto Payment Services According to Forklog, members of the Verkhovna Rada — Ukraine’s legislative arm, have adopted a new bill that incorporates international AML best practices into the country’s crypto regulatory framework. дальше »
2019-12-9 13:09 | |
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New Ukrainian Law Says ‘Virtual Assets’ Can Be Used for Payments
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s legislature, has approved amendments that introduce legal terms and definitions pertaining to the crypto space. The new legislation, which aims to transpose the FATF standards into national law, also identifies who is to take responsibility for the oversight of cryptocurrencies in the country. дальше »
2019-12-9 03:54 | |
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New Zealand greenlights Bitcoin salary regulation – but it’s still a bad idea
New Zealand‘s tax authorities have deemed it legal for companies to pay its employees in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Companies will also be able to deduct income taxes using current PAYE (pay as you earn) frameworks under the Income Tax Act 2007. дальше »
2019-8-12 14:02 | |
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More Details Emerge Regarding Iran's Legalization Of Crypto Mining
The Iranian government enacted legislation this weekend that officially recognized the crypto mining industry in the country. The new legal certainty comes with a few drawbacks, including the prohibition of mining during peak electricity-usage hours and harsh restrictions on the trading of cryptocurrency within Iran. дальше »
2019-8-6 19:07 | |
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Iran’s Government Officially Legitimizes Cryptocurrency Mining
Cryptocurrency mining in Iran is now legal, Mehr News Agency reports. This follows a Sunday decision by the country’s cabinet to authorize the mining of cryptocurrencies. Now classified as an industrial activity, cryptocurrency miners will be required to acquire licenses from Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade. дальше »
2019-7-29 09:52 | |
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Peru Targets Crypto Regulation with Aim of Thwarting Money Laundering
Peru’s race to evolve its legal system and adapt to the challenges of a “crypto society” has only just begun. In an interview granted to JusticiaTV, the official channel of the Peruvian judicial system, the Superior Judge of that country, Bonifacio Meneses Gonzales, asked Congress to regulate crypto to combat money laundering. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:45 | |
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Iran Officially Recognizes Crypto Mining Industry
Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has officially recognized the cryptocurrency mining industry, meaning the country will now have to work to regulate the activity within its existing legal structure. дальше »
2019-7-23 23:46 | |
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Indian Crypto Exchange Cryptokart Closes Doors On Its Operations Amid Country’s Legal Stance
The Indian cryptocurrency exchange Cryptokart has decided to shut its operations down. This is according to a recent LinkedIn post written by the founder of the platform Gaurang Poddar a few weeks ago. дальше »
2019-7-22 23:04 | |
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Court Declares Bitcoin Legal in China as a ‘Virtual Property’
China is not a bitcoin-friendly country as it has taken a slew of measures to kill the flagship cryptocurrency, which include imposing a blanket ban on all initial coin offerings (ICO) and shuttering crypto exchanges. дальше »
2019-7-20 13:48 | |
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Chinese court upholds legality of Bitcoin ownership, BTC protected by China’s property laws
A court in Hangzhou, China, upheld Bitcoin’s status as “virtual property. ” The ruling reaffirms that Bitcoin is legal to own in China and indicates to holders that they will be protected by the country’s legal system in disputes. дальше »
2019-7-19 06:26 | |
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Iranian Authorities Disagree on Whether Bitcoin Is Legal
The crypto community in Iran is still riding a roller coaster as the country seeks to bring its economy forward. Even though the country has expressed its interest in digital assets, enthusiasts cannot be very optimistic yet. дальше »
2019-7-10 02:15 | |
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India addresses cryptocurrency scam wave with new police training course
High-ranking police officers in India will receive cryptocurrency training to help with investigations involving digital currency. The country’s national police academy – the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVP NPA) – has launched an educational course to help officers gain an understanding of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work. дальше »
2019-7-8 13:52 | |
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Putin approved Libra. US Congress – not yet
While US Congress is preparing to listen to the arguments of Mark Zuckerberg in favor of launching his stablecoin Libra, Moscow is already giving Facebook cryptocurrensy the green light. Will Special Prosecutor Muller investigate again? Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said that Libra would be completely legal in the country. There are no obstacles […] дальше »
2019-7-4 23:27 | |
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Dutch lawmakers initiate crypto-regulations to combat money laundering
Despite the fact that cryptocurrencies are not considered as “legal tender” in the Netherlands yet, this has not hindered the trading of digital assets in the country. As asserted by the Court of Amsterdam, digital currencies are however, recognized as something that possess “transferable value” in the region. дальше »
2019-7-2 23:30 | |
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A Major Chinese State-Run Media Organisation Labelled Bitcoin a “Safe Haven Asset”
The legal status of cryptocurrencies in China is a controversial topic. Yet, the Asian country is one of the most developed nations in the field of blockchain. This might change after a major Chinese state-run media went against all the opinions of the government by publishing a financial study that highlights the potential of alternativeRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:00 | |
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A Major Chinese State-Run Media Organisation Labelled Bitcoin “Safe Haven Asset”
The legal status of cryptocurrencies in China is a controversial topic. Yet, the Asian country is one of the most developed nations in the field of blockchain. This might change after a major Chinese state-run media went against all the opinions of the government by publishing a financial study that highlights the potential of alternativeRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:00 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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Russia’s Central Bank Is ‘Against Legalization’ Of Cryptocurrency
The head of the central bank of Russia says she does not want to legalize Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency as a payment method – because of risk and volatility. Bitcoin Has ‘Big Risks’ Speaking to the country’s parliament, the Duma, about the Bank of Russia’s impact over 2018, Elvira Nabiullina continued an increasingly bearish stance on cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-31 12:00 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Popularity Spooks Malawi Central Bank Warning Against Cryptocurrency
By CCN: The governor Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has warned that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender and should not be used in place of the legal fiat currency, the Malawi Kwacha. According to local media, Dr. дальше »
2019-5-30 11:40 | |
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African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal
The African country of Malawi announced that cryptocurrencies are not legal in the country, and that the Reserve Bank… The post African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-29 23:10 | |
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China Bitcoin Ban: Lawyer Says Occasional BTC P2P Exchange Is Legal
A member of the Bank of China Law Research Association says sporadic bitcoin (BTC) trading isn’t illegal in the country despite the trading ban enacted in 2017. This new revelation by cnLedger, a cryptocurrency news source that focuses on China, begs the question of what Chinese law enforcement and regulators would deem “occasional BTC trading. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:00 | |
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Bank of China Council Member: Owning Bitcoin Is Still Legal in China
Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, was reported as saying that holding Bitcoin in China is still legal. Xiao added that in addition to that, trading Bitcoin amongst individuals remains legal in the country. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:29 | |
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Cryptocurrency Regulations More Difficult than Previously Imagined, Says Fmr Russian President
Former Russian President and current Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says the Kremlin’s attempt to introduce tough cryptocurrency regulations is proving more difficult than previously imagined and the country’s effort might ultimately prove to be counterproductive. дальше »
2019-5-18 18:05 | |
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Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
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Sweden’s Central Bank Asks Gov’t: What’s ‘Legal Tender’?
Sweden’s central bank has its parliament to form a committee to review what constitutes legal tender in the country. Originally reported by Bloomberg’s Amanda Billner, the new committee will give a definitive answer on the definition of legal tender as Sweden increasingly moves away from cash to credit and debit cards for paying for goods and services. дальше »
2019-5-3 12:00 | |
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NYPD Enlists Bitcoin ATMs to Help Strangle Phone Scams
By CCN: Crypto-oriented phone scams are alive and well across the country. One sneaky tactic involves posing as law enforcement, a crime in and of itself, and then blackmailing victims into paying Bitcoin to avoid legal troubles. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:01 | |
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Sweden Central Bank Pushes for Clarification of Legal Tender, Set to User in the Bitcoin Crypto Era
According to an article by the Financial Post “cash is almost extinct” in Sweden due to the country’s efforts to become a cashless society. Recently, Sweden’s Central Bank, also known as Riksbank, released a statement requesting clarification on legal tender. дальше »
2019-4-30 18:24 | |
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Highlighting the Unfortunate Difficulties of Buying Bitcoin in Botswana for South Africans
Bitcoin is legal in Botswana, but that does not mean that it is easy to get a hold of. Those who are interested in purchasing bitcoin must do so from exchanges located outside of the country and in some instances, they actually need to leave the country to make the purchase. Philonah Shamukuni is a […] дальше »
2019-4-18 14:31 | |
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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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Vietnam to Get Its First Ever Cryptocurrency Exchange – But Is It Legal?
Kronn Ventures AG, a Switzerland-based blockchain firm, is going to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in Vietnam. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Linh Thanh Group, a Vietnam-based distribution company, for the establishment of the country’s first crypto trading platform. дальше »
2019-3-27 16:28 | |
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Michael Avenatti Proves Stupid Really Is As Stupid Does
If Michael Avenatti is going to shakedown a Fortune 500 company, he shouldn’t memorialize the stunt in a tweet. For all his brilliance, attorney Michael Avenatti – who represented porn star Stormy Daniels – has found himself in a legal mess that requires a whiteboard to explain. дальше »
2019-3-26 01:27 | |
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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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