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Australian Cricket star Enrages fans with “Controversial” ICO Endorsement
Former Australian international cricket captain, Michael Clarke, has become embroiled in a spot of controversy after he publicly endorsed an ICO for Global Tech, a new Australian cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2018-8-12 03:00
British Virgin Islands Crypto Market Is Second Largest In The World
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is the second biggest cryptocurrency market in the world, statistics show. The BVI had a trading volume in crypto assets valued at $78. 5bn, in the first six months of 2018. дальше »
2018-8-12 21:03
US SEC Delays Decision Concerning Bitcoin ETF Until September 30
The US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) released an official document on August 7, 2018, which outlined their decision to defer the listing and trading of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) until September 30. дальше »
2018-8-9 06:00
Japan to Focus Cryptocurrency Regulation on Speculative Investments
The Financial Services Agency, the government agency that oversees banking, securities, and exchange services in Japan, plans to set up stricter requirements on cryptocurrencies and its use for speculative purposes. дальше »
2018-8-9 01:30
Japan Shows Other Countries How Crypto Regulation Should Be Done
Japan has always been a very interesting country when it comes to cryptocurrency and regulation. It is one of the few companies which has made Bitcoin legal tender. The current approach of self-regulating cryptocurrency is still controversial, but the concept continues to gain a lot of traction regardless. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:00
The SEC Is Delaying Another Bitcoin ETF Decision
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in no hurry to review the pile of Bitcoin ETF filings it has been accumulating over the past year. Not three weeks since postponing its decision on five other Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC has indicated in a public statement that it will be delaying its decision to approve or reject SolidX Bitcoin Shares until late September. дальше »
2018-8-8 17:15
Washington D.C and Members of Congress Are Becoming more Accepting of the Cryptocurrency Industry
Cryptocurrency tokens like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum are currently gaining greater acceptance in Washington D. C. as Bob Goodlatte, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, currently holds between $17,000 and $80,000 in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-8 06:00
Chinese Trader Sues OkCoin After Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Fork Dispute
According to a recent report from LegalWeekly, a Chinese cryptocurrency trader has served China-based OkCoin with a lawsuit regarding a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) related dispute. In accordance with the Chinese news outlet’s article, a trader known only by the pseudonym Feng Bin sued OkCoin on the grounds of the exchange denying his requests to obtain […] The post Chinese Trader Sues OkCoin After Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Fork Dispute appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-7 08:30
Coinbase Renews Money Transmitter License in Wyoming, Reopens Services in State
Coinbase has announced that it has renewed its money transmitter license in Wyoming three years after terminating its activities in the state. The move marks a significant shift in the working relationship between the crypto exchange giant and state regulators following the expiry of the previous license in June 2015. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:08
Mining Firms Building Electrical Grids to Circumvent Government Apprehensions
Due to substantial energy demand, cryptocurrency mining businesses face scrutiny from both government bodies and utility departments. However, a Canadian mining venture is taking a unique path to prevent such backlash – by constructing its own electrical grid – as per reports on August 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-5 06:00
“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49
Long Blockchain Corp Is in Hot Water with the SEC
Last year, a failing iced tea company named Long Island Iced Tea Corp changed their name to Long Blockchain Corp. While the rebranding move pumped its previously failing stock to over $70 million, it has also incurred a U. дальше »
2018-8-3 12:00
Indian Cryptosphere to Converge in Hyderabad for Inaugural International Blockchain Congress
The first edition of India’s largest blockchain conference is set for August 3 and 4, 2018 at the Novotel & HICC Complex, Hyderabad. The International Blockchain Congress brings together the industry experts, innovators, and regulators that work within the ecosystem to hold relevant conversations and set the agenda for blockchain technology development in the world’s sixth largest economy. дальше »
2018-8-2 22:30
No more Electricity Supply to Bitcoin Miners for now – Franklin PUD
Franklin Public Utility District (PUD), local electricity providers in the rural areas of Franklin County, Washington, announced on July 29, 2018, that they will suspend the supply of electricity to bitcoin miners in the city till further notice, in order to review the impact of bitcoin mining operations on the electricity system. дальше »
2018-8-1 05:00
Survey Finds That 88% of Crypto Exchanges Are Crying Out for Regulation
A survey conducted by crypto-friendly payment company Mistertango has found that almost 9 out of 10 digital currency exchange platforms want to see the industry regulated. However, there are also some fears that said regulation could stifle crypto innovation. дальше »
2018-8-1 00:30
Liechtenstein, Bermuda, and Gibraltar May Become the Next Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Hubs
Various countries around the world are looking to make an impact in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Malta has already done so, and it seems both Bermuda and Gibraltar will try to do the same in the years to come. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:00
88% of Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fear Major Market Crash, Want Regulation
88 percent of cryptocurrency exchanges want industry regulation, according to a survey from payment company Mistertango. ‘The Industry is Crying Out for Regulation’ The desire for regulation apparently stems from a fear that the immature market may experience a major market crash and substantial devaluation of assets worse than what has already been seen in the first half of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-31 17:00
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fear Major Market Crash, 88% Want Regulation
88 percent of cryptocurrency exchanges want industry regulation, according to a survey from payment company Mistertango. ‘The Industry is Crying Out for Regulation’ The desire for regulation apparently stems from a fear that the immature market may experience a major market crash and substantial devaluation of assets worse than what has already been seen in the first half of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-31 17:00
Bitcoin Bulls Withstand ETF Rejection to Push Bitcoin Price towards Two-Month High: Week in Review July 30
The price of bitcoin rallied by ten percent week-on-week despite the rejection of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which caused a brief drop in price mid-week. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:30
Japanese Cryptocurrency Association Addresses Leverage Trading Concerns
Margin trading is a controversial topic in the cryptocurrency community, to say the least. Some think that using leverage in cryptocurrency trades is a valid trading vehicle, while others see it as speculative nonsense and an unwarranted method of trading that is risky for common consumers. дальше »
2018-7-29 11:21
SEC Denies Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, SEC Commissioner Officially Dissents With Ruling
The SEC has announced the rejection of the Winklevoss twins application for a Bitcoin ETF, marking the second time a crypto exchange-traded fund application by the Gemini exchange founders has been denied. дальше »
2018-7-27 11:30
Coinbase Cleared of Insider Trading Accusations After Investigation
Many users remember Coinbase’s Bitcoin Cash debacle in December, with a bulk of the community accusing the exchange’s employees of insider trading. But according to a recent development, an investigation has found that none of the firm’s employees participated in insider trading. дальше »
2018-7-25 14:00
Japanese Official Denies Involvement in Cryptocurrency Exchange Investigations
Months after speculations surrounding the government’s role in the investigation of a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Seiko Noda, the country’s internal affairs minister, has denied her involvement. дальше »
2018-7-25 12:00
Crypto Regulations Could Do More Good than Harm
For quite some time now, rumors on cryptocurrency regulation have been swirling. To the many countries who thought banning cryptocurrency wasn’t the ideal option, regulation has been seen as the gateway to checking cryptocurrencies are used for good and at the same time, protect its people. дальше »
2018-7-24 14:29
Bitcoin Surges 17 Percent to Close Week in mid-7,000s: BTCManager’s Week in Review July 23
The price of bitcoin rallied by over 17 percent week-on-week giving bitcoin hodlers hope that the worst might finally be over for this year. This week’s price surge was driven by the news that the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, may start to invest in bitcoin, as well as the arrival of more positive regulatory news suggesting that the feared. дальше »
2018-7-24 05:00
OKEx and Malta Stock Exchange Join Forces to Develop a Security Token Trading Platform
The Maltese government continues its bid to attract cryptocurrency investors to Malta, this time by entering into a joint venture with digital asset exchange, OKEx. On July 19, 2018, an official statement on OKEx’s blog confirmed that the exchange has partnered with Malta Stock Exchange Holdings. дальше »
2018-7-24 03:00
CFTC Demands Almost $2 Million from Illegal Bitcoin Pool Operator
In a case that has been developing over the past few months, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken another step in its actions against Dillon Michael Dean and his U. K. -registered company The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited (TEH). дальше »
2018-7-24 00:00
South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department
South Korea’s financial authority confirmed on July 19, 2018, the implementation of a policymaking department focused exclusively on blockchain technology and related domains. Rising Technology “Leads Financial Innovation” As reported on The Korea Times, the country’s Financial Services Commission decided after careful consideration of the burgeoning blockchain industry and a crucial need for regulation to […] The post South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-23 09:00
There Are About 1,600 Cryptos Currently In Circulation, But Regulation Is Still Minimal
According to Andrus Ansip, Vice-President of Digital Single Market, virtual currencies and the blockchain technology wield great potential and should not be resisted. This technology improves transactional security, traceability, and trust. дальше »
2018-7-21 18:09
Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Not Significant Threats – Says US Federal Reserve Chairman
While a good number of central banks see bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as significant threats to their survival, the United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, said on July 18, 2018, that the exponential growth in the price of bitcoin and the increasing adoption of cryptos doesn’t bother him. дальше »
2018-7-21 13:00
India Stands Still – Should Crypto Go or Stay ?
The biggest case involving the Indian cryptocurrencies market is scheduled to resume today as the Supreme court presides over a lawsuit filed by exchanges against the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A directive by the central banking authority required that all banks in the country quit doing business with virtual currency exchanges on or before […] The post India Stands Still – Should Crypto Go or Stay ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-20 15:08
Congressman Calls for Cryptocurrency Investigation, Another Wants to Ban It
A Democratic congressman has called for an investigation of the cryptocurrency industry following Robert Mueller’s indictment — while another has called for a ban on cryptocurrency mining and buying altogether. дальше »
2018-7-20 03:00
Senate Candidate Austin Petersen Is Bitcoin’s Best line of Defense in Congress
With Missouri’s GOP primary electoral process less than a month from now, Austin Peterson continues his support for cryptocurrencies and seems to be using it as a political weapon. A Candidate Who Understands Crypto Peterson, who ran for president in 2016 as a Libertarian, has long been a Bitcoin advocate. дальше »
2018-7-19 09:00
Cryptocurrency Regulation and Liquidity Improvements Will Pave the Way for Institutional Investment
The cryptocurrency world currently finds itself in a rather awkward state. There are various developments taking place which seemingly hint at the next stage of cryptocurrency adoption. According to Torque Ventures, institutional investors are on the verge of embracing this industry in a major way. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00
New York Issues Crypto BitLicense To BitPay
The blockchain payments processor BitPay has been given permission to operate in New York by the state’s financial authorities. BitPay announced on Monday they had been granted a virtual currency license, or ‘BitLicense’, by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). дальше »
2018-7-17 21:44
July 2018 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conferences
The number of blockchain conferences around the world continues to grow. This technology is reportedly as innovative as the Internet and thus only a matter of time before it is a necessary technology to have to compete in the business world. дальше »
2018-7-15 02:00
Coinbase 0x, BAT, Zcash Listing Met With Debate, Generally Optimistic
Coinbase has recently announced that it was “exploring” the addition of five altcoins, which led to widespread speculation and discussion about the topic. CNBC Breaks Down The Most Likely Additions To Coinbase Coinbase’s announcement regarding the five altcoins quickly hit headlines in the ‘cryptosphere’, with CNBC taking a unique stance on the statement. дальше »
2018-7-15 22:48
Chinese Yuan’s Usage in Bitcoin Transactions Falls Dramatically After Regulatory Crackdown
A report from the Chinese news agency, Xinhua, has revealed that the Chinese Yuan’s share of bitcoin transactions has fallen dramatically following the Chinese government’s decision to impose a series of bans and restrictions on cryptocurrency trading and ICO fundraising in the world’s second largest economy. дальше »
2018-7-12 11:00
TenX Co-Founder Still ‘Quite Confident’ Bitcoin Can Hit $60,000 This Year
TenX co-founder Julian Hosp sees Bitcoin hitting $60,000 in 2018, as the coin has already neared his previous forecast of $5,000
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China Maintains Tight Stance on Cryptocurrencies: Official States ICOs Will be “Crushed”
After announcing a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies in September 2017, China’s central bank publicly called the move a success on July 7, 2018. Unauthorized Financial Products Will be “Crushed” On July 9, 2018, Yicai reported the statements of Pan Gongsheng, head of the Internet Finance Rectification Working Group, who noted that the country still holds a pessimistic view of ICOs,. дальше »
2018-7-12 08:00
Coinbase App Downloads Have Dropped, but Interest in Cryptos Isn’t Waning
Due in part to the recent bear market for cryptocurrencies, digital currency exchange Coinbase has seen a drop in the number of downloads of its app, reaching levels that are comparable to April 2017. дальше »
2018-7-11 01:00
New China Internet Report Explores State of Blockchain Industry
China wants to be a frontrunner in blockchain technology with local governments ramping up blockchain projects, and yet, the government still maintains a strict stance on cryptocurrencies, highlights a new report by Abacus, 500 Startups, and the South China Morning Post. дальше »
2018-7-12 22:54
More Cryptocurrency Regulation In The Philippines
Some Asian countries are still trying to hard curtail un regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, leading to multiple exits of Crypto giants in order to build stability elsewhere. However, it is relieving to see that the Philippine government is handling the Crypto space with a lot more caution in terms of regulation and acceptance, which will no […] The post More Cryptocurrency Regulation In The Philippines appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-7 22:21
Will Kenya Regulate Cryptocurrencies? Kenya’s Treasury Secretary Has Two Weeks To Decide
The next couple of weeks will put Kenya through a tough decision making process, one that will in more ways than one determine the future of the country’s economic growth and seal the deal on whether Africa’s 7th most populous Country will partake in the revolution of digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-6 03:07
Maltese Parliament Passes Three Blockchain Bills into Law
The Maltese Parliament has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for the country's blockchain sector, Malta Today reports. Just last week, the Parliament “unanimously voted” to approve these bills in its second reading. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:51
Japanese Financial Authorities Set to Review Cryptocurrency Regulations
With the incessant attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges in one of the most crypto-friendly nations, the Japanese government is not leaving any stone unturned in their quest to secure their financial sector by putting in place measures that will prevent wrongdoing and provide adequate security for the sector Stringent Laws The agency responsible for the security […] The post Japanese Financial Authorities Set to Review Cryptocurrency Regulations appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-5 21:55
Hong Kong Continues Taking Regulatory Action, Hopes to Become International Blockchain Hub
Hong Kong has grown skeptical about crypto and ICOs, prefers becoming an international blockchain hub
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SEC Seeks Comments on Another Bitcoin ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on another bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposal in question calls for the listing and trading of SolidX bitcoin shares, and stems from the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which states it will invest in “bitcoin only. дальше »
2018-7-3 17:52
From Russia to Macedonia: How Cryptocurrencies Are Regulated in Eastern Europe
From Belarus’ utopian crypto haven to Macedonia’s ban: Here’s how cryptocurrencies are regulated in Eastern Europe
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