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Japan Explores Bitcoin ETF but Demand for Product is Mysterious
Japan’s financial watchdog could embrace exchange-traded funds that track the value of Bitcoin and similar digital asset classes, Bloomberg reported. The Financial Services Agency (FSA), according to an anonymous source, has been exploring Bitcoin ETFs on the sidelines of its disapproval of the Bitcoin futures and Ethereum derivatives. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:03 | |
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Texas Financial Watchdog May Recognize Stablecoins as Money for Licensing Purposes
A memo from the Texas Department of Banking considers treating stablecoins as money under the Texas Money Services Act
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India: RBI Stalls its Plans to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency
According to a report from Business Line, published on January 1, 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stalled its plan to launch a national digital currency. Too Early for Central Bank Digital Currency The cryptocurrency ecosystem in India has been plagued with confusion and indecisiveness, and the latest decision by the country’s financial watchdog is no exception. дальше »
2019-1-3 08:00 | |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Investigates 18 Cryptocurrency-Related Companies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom is investigating cryptocurrency firms. The main intention is to improve their regulatory framework related to virtual currencies and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-12-31 20:07 | |
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The Daily: Argentina Meets 2019 With New BATMs, Russia Budgets Millions to Block Sites
In this edition of The Daily, we focus on the growing number of bitcoin ATMs in Argentina. Five new devices have been installed recently in Buenos Aires. We also look at a report that Russia’s telecom watchdog plans to spend millions of dollars to restrict access to banned websites and services such as Telegram. дальше »
2018-12-24 16:30 | |
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UAE Financial Watchdog to Introduce ICO Regulations by Mid 2019
According to a report by The National, published on December 21, 2018, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is set to introduce ICO regulations in the country by the end of the first half of 2019. дальше »
2018-12-23 23:00 | |
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FATF Global Watchdog Affirms UK Crypto Exchanges Pose Low Money Laundering Risks
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international financial watchdog, has reported last week that the crypto exchanges from the United Kindom represent what can be considered a low risk for money laundering. дальше »
2018-12-11 20:06 | |
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Bitcoin ETF: SEC Postpones the Decision Until February 27, 2019
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an official statement on December 6, 2018, postponing the decision on VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF until February 27, 2019. The extension of review period by the financial watchdog didn’t bode too well for the already reeling crypto markets, as bitcoin’s value has since fallen by more than nine percent. дальше »
2018-12-7 21:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Gemini to List Bitcoin Cash With NYDFS Approval
The Winklevoss-owned Gemini crypto exchange is adding support for bitcoin cash trading pairs with approval from New York's finance watchdog. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:00 | |
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South Korea’s FSS Watchdog Warns 2 Banks for Lack of Crypto Trading AML Regulation Management
As South Korea has come in to the cryptocurrency market, they have been fairly strict about the regulations that exchanges and investors must adhere to. However, as the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reviewed the local financial institutions, they have found that two major domestic banks are not doing their part in anti-money laundering (AML) […] дальше »
2018-12-5 03:28 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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Switzerland: FINMA Introduces Guidelines to Propel Local Cryptocurrency Businesses
Switzerland’s financial watchdog, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), unveiled a new set of guidelines on December 3, 2018, to propel the development of the local blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-12-4 18:00 | |
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Switzerland: FINMA Introduces Guidelines to Propel Local Cryptocurrency Businesses
Switzerland’s financial watchdog, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), unveiled a new set of guidelines on December 3, 2018, to propel the development of the local blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-12-5 18:00 | |
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Japan Updates ICO Regulations While BitTrade Joins Huobi Family
Japan’s crypto friendly status has been achieved through a solid regulatory framework which protect investors without stifling trading or innovation. This has been strengthened this week when its financial watchdog announced plans for further ICO regulation. дальше »
2018-12-4 15:00 | |
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Swiss FinTech License Allows Public Deposits of Up to 100m Francs for Blockchain Startups
The Swiss financial watchdog has published the guidelines for the FinTech license which allows companies to receive public deposits of up to 100 million Swiss Francs. The revised Banking Act, designed to promote innovation, has also opened doors to crowd-lending businesses within the regulatory sandbox. дальше »
2018-12-4 12:00 | |
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Australia’s Financial Regulator Grants License to Bitcoin Exchange Coinzoom
Coinzoom Australia said Dec. 3 that it has been officially registered as a digital currency exchange with financial watchdog Austrac. The registration allows the exchange to operate legally according to Australian law. дальше »
2018-12-4 22:30 | |
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Japan’s FSA Set to Regulate ICOs Next Month
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly set to introduce a regulatory framework governing initial coin offerings (ICOs). FSA to Limit Participation Capabilities Citing sources familiar to the matter, local Japanese media Jiji Press reports that the country’s Financial Services Agency is set to introduce regulations on initial coin offerings. дальше »
2018-12-3 18:00 | |
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Security token offerings are illegal in Beijing, finance watchdog says
China has remained vigilant toward the fledgling blockchain and cryptocurrency industry for a while – and things might be about to get even worse. Beijing has declared security token offerings (STOs) illegal. дальше »
2018-12-3 14:39 | |
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SEC chairman crushes hopes of Bitcoin ETFs once again
A week after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dished out massive fines and closed a prominent “decentralized” exchange, its chairman is dashing hopes for Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) one more time. дальше »
2018-11-28 14:37 | |
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UK: FCA Investigations Into Crypto Businesses Have Doubled Since May
FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), UK’s Financial watchdog, has doubled the number of investigations into cryptocurrency companies to 50 since May 2018. FCA Increasingly Looking at Crypto Firms According to Top Ten accountancy firm, Moore Stephens, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has doubled the number of investigations into crypto related businesses in the UK since May of this year. дальше »
2018-11-28 22:00 | |
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Financial Conduct Authority Increases Crypto Investigations to Eliminate Unsavory Businesses
Bitcoin’s price has been going down for quite some time, and this seems to coincide with the UK watchdog taking some action in the industry. According to data provided to Telegraph Money, the quantity that the Financial Conduct Authority has been investigating in the digital currency industry has doubled. In a Freedom of Information request, […] дальше »
2018-11-27 18:25 | |
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Reuters: Bitcoin Crash Taking Pressure of UK Regulators
A new report from Reuters states that the recent price plunge for Bitcoin has eased the pressure on Britain’s financial watchdog to take radical action that could deter investment and financial involvement in the digital money market. дальше »
2018-11-23 21:18 | |
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Spain: Financial Watchdog Intensifies Efforts to Make Cryptocurrency Holders Pay Tax
It may soon no longer be business as usual for bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins investors in Spain as the nation’s tax authority, the Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT), has reportedly identified at least 15,000 distributed ledger technology (DLT) based virtual currency holders and is now set to make them pay taxes, reported Finance Magnates on November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-22 01:00 | |
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New Cease and Desist Order Issued Against Union Bank Payment Coin (UPBC) by North Dakota Financial Watchdog
It has just come to light recently that the North Dakota Securities Department has just issued a ‘cease and desist order’ against Union Bank Payment Coin (UBPC) in relation to the bank “illegally” promoting a scammy ICO project. дальше »
2018-11-21 20:52 | |
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North Dakota Regulator Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Union Bank ICO Fraud
The North Dakota Securities Department, responsible for the enforcement of the securities laws in the U. S. state, has issued a cease and desist order against Union Bank Payment Coin (UBPC) for allegedly promoting a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2018-11-21 00:00 | |
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Mined Campaign Contributions Proposal Sparks Concern From Political Watchdog
Free Speech for People fears that classifying the donation of processing power as volunteering may cause a loophole in campaign contribution requirements. The proposer, OsiaNetwork LLC, has responded, while the Federal Election Commission collects feedback on a draft opinion. дальше »
2018-11-21 23:05 | |
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Japan Wants to Regulate Crypto Wallets, Breach of User Privacy?
Crypto wallet users in Japan may have to reveal their identities as the country’s top financial watchdog prepares a law for it. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) on Monday revealed its plan to regulate cryptocurrency wallet providers, ItMedia reported. дальше »
2018-11-16 15:11 | |
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Isle of Man’s Financial Regulator IOMFSA Updates Crypto Business Registration Policy
The Isle of Man’s financial watchdog the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA) has revised its registration policy with regard to businesses operating in the cryptocurrency industry, reports Mondaq, November 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:00 | |
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New Report Reveals Worrying Trend of Continued Decline in Internet Freedom
In a report titled, “Freedom on the Net 2018: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism,” an independent human rights watchdog, Freedom House, has uncovered alarming levels of declining Internet freedom across the world. дальше »
2018-11-11 12:00 | |
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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. дальше »
2018-11-8 06:00 | |
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Taiwan Amends Financial Laws to Fasten Grip on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Cryptocurrency transactions are getting a policy makeover in Taiwan after the country’s top financial watchdog agreed to curb illegal transfers and crackdown on those in violation of the law. Taiwan’s Crackdown As reported by Asia Times on Nov. дальше »
2018-11-7 14:00 | |
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Crypto Investment Advisors Will See SEC Examinations for Their Connection with Bitcoin
In a report from Politico, the Securities and Exchange Commission is changing their focus with cryptocurrency. Even though they have primarily been putting their energy towards regulating cryptocurrency and token sales, they are now looking into investment advisers, and how they are connected with cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-6 02:23 | |
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Swiss Finance Watchdog Tells Banks to Treat Crypto Trading As High Risk
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets, a report indicates. дальше »
2018-11-6 21:00 | |
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Hong Kong Regulator Brings New Rules To Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Funds
CoinSpeaker Hong Kong Regulator Brings New Rules To Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Funds The securities watchdog says that the new regulations bring all virtual assets-related activities and fund managers under its regulatory purview. дальше »
2018-11-2 10:33 | |
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Hong Kong Plans to Regulate Crypto with New Sandbox
Reports suggest that Hong Kong’s securities watchdog has come up with new plans to regulate cryptocurrency funds and exchanges. While it is known for being crypto-friendly, Hong Kong is still not satisfied with the amount of protection that its crypto users currently enjoy. дальше »
2018-11-2 23:30 | |
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Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges Coming Under Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong appears set to adopt a new approach to regulating the local cryptocurrency trading market. This announcement comes after the FSC chairman, Carlson Tong Ka-shing, said that Hong Kong needed a more robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-1 16:30 | |
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Hong Kong unveils new rules to regulate crypto funds and exchanges
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog unveiled new rules for cryptocurrency funds and said it may now regulate crypto exchanges. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said in a statement on November 1 that fund managers that invest more than 10% of their portfolio in crypto assets will need to be licensed. Trading platforms that serve only […] дальше »
2018-11-2 15:36 | |
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