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LedgerX suing CFTC for breach of duty in botched Bitcoin futures launch
Bitcoin derivatives provider LedgerX was supposed to launch yesterday after securing a CFTC license last month. Now, LedgerX is suing the CFTC after the regulator said it did not have all the appropriate licenses, butchering the launch. дальше »
2019-8-2 21:48 | |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will not regulate Bitcoin and Ethereum
The UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority says it will not regulate Bitcoin or Ethereum - viewing them as ‘decentralized tokens used as a means of exchange’ and therefore outside its regulatory scope. дальше »
2019-8-2 21:00 | |
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Gibraltar DLT Regulator Finally Licenses Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange Quedex
After undergoing a 15-month long and rigorous process under the legal guidance of PRT Lawyers and the Gibraltar authorities, Quedex has finally been granted a license to operate. The Gibraltar-based crypto-oriented futures and options exchange is now the first of this kind to earn the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Providers license across the world. It […] дальше »
2019-8-1 17:42 | |
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UK Regulators: Beware of Crypto Assets, They Lack “Intrinsic Value”
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned the public that is should beware of investing in crypto assets. The regulator states that digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have no intrinsic value and therefore offer a high level of risk. дальше »
2019-8-1 00:00 | |
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Scammers Attempt To Use The Prime Minister’s Name In Order To Dupe Investors In Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the most important regulator of the country, has recently discovered a new Bitcoin scam. This new scam is using fake claims from the country’s former Prime Minister in order to convince investors to give them their money. дальше »
2019-8-1 22:51 | |
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UK Regulator Officially Issued Guidance on Bitcoin and Crypto Assets, Specifically for Security Tokens
The United Kingdom was working to find some clarity on their cryptocurrency policies through the last year, which they promised to deliver. The financial watchdog in the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now published a report to update the public on the state of the cryptocurrency industry within the UK, according to The […] дальше »
2019-7-31 22:35 | |
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The SEC wants to run Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP nodes
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking for contractors that would run Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP nodes on its behalf. The regulator said the nodes will support its efforts to monitor risks and improve compliance, despite dozens of free blockchain explorers and analytic tools being available online. дальше »
2019-7-31 21:33 | |
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UK financial watchdog finally decides which cryptocurrencies it wants to regulate
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulatory body tasked with overseeing the country’s financial markets, has clarified its stance on crypto assets, stating which tokens it’s responsible for. дальше »
2019-7-31 16:12 | |
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Swiss Bank Dukascopy Unveils Reward Programs for DUK+ Crypto Holders
July 2019, Geneva, Switzerland – Dukascopy Bank SA, an online Swiss FOREX banking service provider which created the cryptocurrency Dukascoin (DUK+), a first of its kind to be offered by a strictly regulated Swiss Bank under the supervision of the Swiss financial markets regulator FINMA. дальше »
2019-7-30 06:02 | |
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BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Goes AWOL Amidst CFTC Probe
An otherwise active social media personality, BitMEX CEO and co-founder Arthur Hayes has gone silent on Twitter for more than two weeks. Is it due to the ongoing CFTC investigation? His disappearance coincides with a probe launched by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against BitMEX. дальше »
2019-7-29 20:30 | |
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German Crypto Businesses Will Need a BaFin License In 2020
Europe is taking several steps in order to regulate the crypto market this year. Now, Germany is the latest country to do it. Cryptocurrency companies operating in Germany will need to apply for licenses if they intend to keep working legally in the country next year. дальше »
2019-7-25 01:15 | |
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Facebook's Communication Breakdown With Swiss Data Privacy Regulator
After announcing that the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) would assist in overseeing the Libra Association, the FDPIC stated Facebook hadn't contacted the agency regarding any details related to the association or the Libra project. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:04 | |
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New York DFS Announces Research and Innovation Division, Virtual Currencies in Focus
In a press release from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), published July 23, 2019, superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced a new Research and Innovation division as well as appointments for the new division to position DFS as a “regulator of the future”. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:00 | |
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New York financial regulator sets up new division to police cryptocurrency businesses
The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced the launch of a new division which will absorb the regulator’s current department that oversees cryptocurrency businesses in the state. дальше »
2019-7-24 11:02 | |
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German Regulator BaFin Approves €250 Million Ethereum-based Real Estate Bond
Coinspeaker German Regulator BaFin Approves €250 Million Ethereum-based Real Estate BondThe Fundament Group said that this will be the first-ever standardized and regulated security token backed by real-estate allowing users to trade global properties without any interference from the banks. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:42 | |
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Malta’s Financial Regulator Warns The Public Against Emirate Coin Tech, a Suspected Ponzi Scheme
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned the public a possible Ponzi like a crypto-based company which has been duping the public that it is registered to operate in Malta. In a press statement released on July 23, the financial watchdog said that Emirate Coin Tech is not a Maltese registered company nor licensed […] дальше »
2019-7-24 00:14 | |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Is Being Targeted By Crypto Scam Email Campaign
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), an important regulator from the United Kingdom, has recently been impersonated by an online scammer via an email campaign. According to local reports, the emails, which are from a new crypto scam, impersonate the British regulator in order to offer a chance to get money via cryptos. The email uses […] дальше »
2019-7-24 23:14 | |
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Canadian Exchange, CoinLaunch, Reaches a Settlement with Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)
The securities regulator in Ontario announced a settlement with Coin Launch following allegations of illegally trading securities masked as crypto on June 22nd. The public hearing on the settlement will happen two days later. дальше »
2019-7-23 18:04 | |
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This Real Estate Deal Could Skyrocket the Price of ETH to New highs in the Coming Months
Ethereum (ETH), the second top cryptocurrency by market cap is currently valued at $211. 92 and may possibly trade lower. However, there’s a higher chance for ETH’s price to spike by 100x more in a few months from now. дальше »
2019-7-23 16:43 | |
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Crypto-friendly Switzerland Outclasses U.S. as Facebook Libra’s Regulator
Switzerland crypto laws have appealed to blockchain enthusiasts for years. Facebook’s head of blockchain, David Marcus, is no exception. He released a statement announcing that he expects the new coin to be governed by Swiss law. дальше »
2019-7-22 10:26 | |
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Crypto-friendly Switzerland Outclasses U.S. as Facebook Libra's Regulator
Switzerland crypto laws have appealed to blockchain enthusiasts for years. Facebook’s head of blockchain, David Marcus, is no exception. He released a statement announcing that he expects the new coin to be governed by Swiss law. дальше »
2019-7-22 10:26 | |
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Bitso Crypto Exchange Secures License from Gibraltar Regulator
Mexico-based bitcoin trading venue and cryptocurrency exchange Bitso has obtained a regulatory license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), according to a blog post on July 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-21 09:00 | |
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Australian Couple Loses $900K to Crypto Scam Despite Regulator’s Efforts
An Australian couple lost AUD $900,000 after “investing” in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam. Mike Taylor, 70, and his wife Karen told local station 7News that the losses represented the couple’s lifetime savings: “That was the whole of our superannuation – that’s now gone. дальше »
2019-7-20 23:00 | |
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the CFTC is looking into whether BitMEX broke the rules by allowing American customers to trade on the platform, which is not registered with the agency. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:06 | |
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US Regulator to Probe BitMeX Cryptocurrency Exchange: Bloomberg
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is going to investigate cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The regulator would focus on whether or not BitMEX, a Seychelles-based firm, has been offering services to the American citizens. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Is It Time to Regulate Crypto Exchanges?
Yes, it’s about time. Now more than ever, crypto regulators need to walk the talk. Discussions around having regulated crypto exchanges are not new to the industry. A March 2019 report by a London-based regulator called Coinfirm revealed that out of the 216 crypto exchanges globally, only 14% are regulated. дальше »
2019-7-18 11:43 | |
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Bitcoin Suisse Preemptively Applies For Licenses With Swiss Regulator
Despite not needing to, crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse has applied for a banking license and security dealer's license with the Swiss Financial Markets Supervision Authority, anticipating that the "maturing" regulatory environment will soon require the firm to hold both licenses. дальше »
2019-7-18 23:56 | |
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French Crypto Industry Gets Huge Boost As Country Approves Several Companies
Several crypto companies were recently approved by the authorities of France. The country is currently hoping to accelerate some of its plans in order to regulate this market and give more attention to the crypto world. дальше »
2019-7-17 08:41 | |
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Bitcoin: Washington’s war on Libra has not shaken the king coin off its bullish course
Bitcoin is playing hide-and-seek with the Libra bears. For weeks on end, Libra has been the talk of the town, with Bitcoin getting little mention, but large effect. Despite being a Californian product, all news about Facebook’s cryptocurrency project seems to be emanating from Washington D. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:00 | |
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Did Facebook’s Libra put Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry in the regulators’ crosshairs?
What’s your party trick? Is it the way you pop open a beer bottle? The handstand on the dance floor? Or your smooth-talking skills? If you are a regulator however, your party trick is a full-on crackdown, while everyone is enjoying a bullish party. дальше »
2019-7-13 18:30 | |
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Austria Financial Market Authority Warns Crypto Investors Against Using Unlicensed Bitcoin Trader
The Austrian Financial Market Authority, FMA, is warning the public against doing any business with cryptocurrency investments websites dubbed Bitcoin Trader. Speaking on Wednesday, the regulator said that, despite the entity carrying out businesses in the country, it hadn’t been granted the licenses to operate yet. In an announcement, FMA said that Bitcoin Trader is […] дальше »
2019-7-11 17:06 | |
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Blockstack Paves Way for Blockchain Startup Fundraising with SEC Nod
Blockchain startups have received a dose of clarity on the fundraising landscape, and you can feel the excitement in the air. The U. S. securities regulator has given Blockstack the green light to sell Stacks (STX) tokens in the maiden SEC-approved crypto deal of its kind. дальше »
2019-7-11 06:15 | |
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110 Crypto Exchanges Want to Launch in Japan – A Look at Recent Changes
Following G20 meetings, where Japan led several discussions regarding crypto assets, the country’s top financial regulator told news. Bitcoin. com that 110 crypto exchanges are now interested in launching in Japan. дальше »
2019-7-9 13:05 | |
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SEC Launches Search for Blockchain Data Service to Help ‘Monitor Risk’
The U. S. SEC has taken some steps to provide clarity to blockchain companies, but it’s widely believed that the agency has not been active enough with respect to providing regulation. Now the securities regulator is apparently interested in engaging an “enterprise-wide data subscription for blockchain ledger data. дальше »
2019-7-6 04:00 | |
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The Texas State Securities Board Is Back on Crypto Patrol
After a statewide sweep in December 2017, Texas’ securities regulator will begin a second sweep of the entire state to find and shut down any illegitimate cryptocurrency schemes run by unlicensed companies and individuals, as reported by CrowdFund Insider, on July 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-6 15:00 | |
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Malaysia Orders Unregistered Crypto Exchanges to Shutter, Refund Users
Malaysia’s capital markets regulator has warned all unregistered crypto exchanges doing business in the country to end operations and give back investor funds. In a press release, Securities Commission Malaysia indicated that only three digital asset exchanges were registered in the country. дальше »
2019-7-5 12:13 | |
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For the First Time U.K. Decided to Approve a Crypto Hedge Fund
Coinspeaker For the First Time U. K. Decided to Approve a Crypto Hedge FundPrime Factor Capital, “an asset manager that specialises in cryptocurrencies,” has been licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the region’s financial regulator, to operate as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). дальше »
2019-7-4 15:15 | |
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UK Financial Conduct Authority Proposes Ban on Sale of Crypto Derivatives to Retail Investors
The FCA outlines rules to prohibit the sale of CFDs and ETNs The UK markets regulator cited no reliable basis for valuation of underlying assets as one of the reasons The UK’s markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a ban on the sale of derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) related to a […] дальше »
2019-7-3 20:10 | |
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Members of US Congress demanding Facebook put Libra on hold
Four members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Facebook calling for an immediate moratorium on its cryptocurrency Libra, saying both regulators and Congress needs more time to investigate the risk it could pose to the global economy. дальше »
2019-7-3 19:16 | |
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UK regulator wants crypto-derivatives ban to protect ‘ill-suited’ retail investors
The UK‘s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a ban on cryptocurrency-related investment products to protect retail investors. In an announcement released earlier today, the FCA said that cryptocurrency-based derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) are “ill-suited to retail consumers who cannot reliably assess the value and risks. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:43 | |
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UK’s FCA Proposes Total Ban On Retail Crypto Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today released further guidance on its position on cryptocurrencies. The UK’s chief financial regulator says it is seriously considering a complete ban on access to all crypto-linked derivatives for retail investors. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:34 | |
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British Regulator Looks To Possibly Ban Crypto CFDs For Retail Investors As Security Tightens
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), known as one of the most important financial watchdogs of the United Kingdom, is currently preparing a ban on the sale of crypto derivative assets to retail investors in the country. дальше »
2019-7-3 02:43 | |
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