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Crypto regulation in Russia, China and India was very confusing in 2019. Should we expect more clarity in 2020 from these developing economies?
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As the year comes to an end, BeInCrypto takes a look at how legislation and adoption of cryptocurrencies fared in 2019 and what we could expect in 2020. The next decade will be critical and formative years for how digital currencies are implemented and regulated around the globe.
2020-1-1 01:04 | |
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Is crypto regulation the same for the world’s center of financial and trade systems — in Europe, the U.S. and Japan?
2019-12-30 19:49 | |
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From the U.S. to China: Which countries have become leaders in cryptocurrency regulation in 2019?
2019-12-29 04:56 | |
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2019 has been nothing less of a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency industry and the uncertain regulatory climate in the US backs the statement. Crypto enthusiasts across the world are now skeptThe post Libra-targeted regulation could be on Senators' 2020 checklist appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-21 12:00 | |
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The SEC, CFTC and Congress have hinted at how cryptocurrency regulation will develop in 2020. Here are five significant regulatory milestones from 2019. The post Op Ed: U.S. Cryptocurrency Regulation Faces Uncertainty in 2020 appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.
2019-12-19 00:10 | |
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The Chinese government is taking its regulatory hammering one step further by closing down unofficial Weibo channels that facilitate OTC trading between retail investors. According to Bloomberg, many Chinese investors held their money on exchanges such as Binance, OKEx, and Bitsoda and stand to potentially lose their holdings depending on regulation, November 27, 2019.
2019-11-28 14:00 | |
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Joseph Lubin, the co-founder of Ethereum and ConsenSys, offered his thoughts on the so-called “Ethereum killers” as well as the state of regulation in the cryptosphere. As per an interview by Forkast Focus, Lubin rightfully acknowledges the benefits Bitcoin and Ethereum gained by being first movers, November 18, 2019.
2019-11-19 22:00 | |
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Crypto regulation is one of the hottest topics at the BlockShow Asia 2019
2019-11-15 06:04 | |
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The British investment company CoinShares Group has published a Report on the cryptocurrency market trends. With a general positive outlook, analysts point out inevitable problems with state regulation – right up to the moment when statesmen come closer to understanding the role of cryptocurrencies.
2019-11-13 21:22 | |
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Over the last year, many cryptocurrency companies have set up shop in Singapore because of the clarity in regulation in the country. However, ComplyTech CEO, Michael Farah, believes that the newly announced regulatory framework could open up the discussion to more stringent regulation that could suppress activity, as reported by Payment Week, October 22, 2019.
2019-10-24 21:00 | |
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The IRS has released its first cryptocurrency taxation guidance since 2014, when it ruled that all virtual currencies are property and taxed as such. According to Bloomberg, several notable accountants and lawyers see this is a great move, as it gives investors more clarity and paves the way for reasonable regulation, October 9, 2019.
2019-10-10 17:00 | |
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During a parliamentary confirmation hearing, the European Commissioner for Financial Stability and Financial Services, Valdis Dombrovskis, said that the E. U. is planning to regulate cryptoassets following the unanticipated wake-up call from Libra.
2019-10-10 15:00 | |
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Dubai authorities have announced the launch of a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP) built on Hyperledger fabric and the Ethereum enterprise blockchain. The primary objective of the UBRP is to introduce a better regulation model and enable license issuers to seamlessly manage their trade licenses and corporate registries, reports Saudi Gazette on October 7, 2019.
2019-10-9 01:00 | |
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Valdis Dombrovskis — the European Union’s (EU) finance commissioner says crypto regulation will be a major focus of his if appointed for a second term. Robust Crypto Regulation in the EU According to Reuters, Dombrovskis is ready to change tack and pursue the creation of a well-defined framework for cryptocurrency regulations within the EU.
2019-10-8 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin, the world’s oldest cryptocurrency, turned 10 on January 3, 2019. This date marked a full decade since the bitcoin blockchain network started operating, and it hasn’t stopped since. In the meantime, many more cryptocurrencies have come about, and today […] The post Is Market Regulation of Online Gambling The Death Of Crypto Casinos? appeared first on CoinMarketCap.
2019-9-28 15:40 | |
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Europe is famous for many things, and a variety of regulations that directly or indirectly affect online businesses is one of them. There are strict cookie policies, the infamous GDPR, laws that regulate returns and refunds of online purchases, and whatnot.
2019-9-24 15:01 | |
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According to a press release dated September 19, 2019, published on Nasdaq. com, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton believes bitcoin needs further regulatory infrastructure before being listed on major exchanges.
2019-9-21 23:00 | |
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FINMA, the financial market regulator in Switzerland, has released a guide in line with FATF rules in order to target KYC/AML compliance for blockchain payments companies and cryptocurrencies. Any party that transacts in cryptocurrencies or transmits money over the blockchain is liable to comply with existing money laundering regulation in Switzerland, August 26, 2019.
2019-8-27 01:00 | |
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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.
2019-8-12 14:02 | |
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Reports from media sources in South Korea say the country’s top financial regulator plans to directly oversee the regulation of local Bitcoin exchanges, August 7, 2019. This move likely includes the creation of registration and licensing requirements for South Korean crypto bourses.
2019-8-8 09:00 | |
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On July 31, 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), UK’s Cryptoassets Taskforce issued a Final Guidance on the type of cryptocurrencies that fall under its regulatory parameters in a bid to help crypto market participants better understand whether they are subject to its rules and requirements.
2019-8-2 19:00 | |
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The UK’s top financial watchdog has concluded that Bitcoin and Ether do not require regulation, whereas utility tokens and some stablecoins will. The FCA Makes Decision on Bitcoin & Crypto Regulation Only July 31, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced that it will not regulate Bitcoin and Ethereum.
2019-8-1 09:19 | |
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Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Inc, is concerned about the U. S. government’s recent jump into action after the announcement of Libra. In an interview with Fortune, July 25, 2019, Garlinghouse speaks about his discontent with Trump’s bunching of cryptocurrencies, and the potential regulatory conundrum that Libra has awoken.
2019-7-26 14:51 | |
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American venture capital investor, Tim Draper, has commented on India’s proposed bitcoin and crypto ban stating that it will set the nation back 40 years. Death Knell For Bitcoin and Crypto in India India has clearly taken a leaf out of China’s book with its draconian attitude towards crypto assets.
2019-7-26 14:02 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceIt was announced today that on July 5th, Bitt Digital Inc. became the first company to complete and exit the Regulatory Sandbox guided by the Central Bank of Barbados and the Financial Services Commission.
2019-7-16 23:37 | |
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Canada introduces new KYC/AML compliance laws that require cryptocurrency exchanges to register with FinTRAC by June 2020. Regulation of virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies is picking up pace in 2019 as governments and financial authorities impose new laws for the growing industry.
2019-7-11 21:04 | |
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The United States SEC has given Blockstack clearance to raise capital under Regulation A+, an alternative method to IPO’s for growing businesses to facilitate a capital raise. The offering will be for $28 million and goes public on July 11, as reported by Wall Street Journal, on July 10, 2019.
2019-7-11 14:06 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceBlockstack, creators of the decentralized computing network and secure app ecosystem, is officially the first company in U. S. history to receive SEC qualification for its digital token offering.
2019-7-11 02:04 | |
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India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the country’s Union Budget for 2019-2020, and there was no mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency regulation. Some crypto watchers interpret it as a positive sign.
2019-7-8 17:00 | |
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A new diktat by Hong Kong’s financial watchdog has put the global financial hub’s cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians in a spot of bother as they are now required to fully insure the risks of hacking and theft associated with digital currencies, South China Morning Post reports, June 23, 2019.
2019-6-24 15:00 | |
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In April 2019, the draft of the ‘Banning of Cryptocurrencies and Regulation of Official Digital Currencies Bill 2019’ sent shock waves in the entire crypto community of India. Media reports suggest that holding, selling or dealing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could entail 10 years in jail. An RTI query filed revealed that the Reserve […]
2019-6-22 19:39 | |
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YouNow, a U. S. -based live video streaming company with more than 47 million registered users, has completed a Regulation A+ filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable it to distribute its newly launched Props token to users of the platform, according to a Reuters report on June 19, 2019.
2019-6-21 22:37 | |
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By CCN Markets: The China Ledger quoted Pony Ma (Ma Huateng) as saying that blockchain technology is mature, but regulation needs to allow for it. Binance CEO Changepeng Zhao took the opportunity to expand on the idea including the government’s role in crypto.
2019-6-19 20:35 | |
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June 20th 2019 Milestone Token Offering [MTO] Planned for Storecoin This Regulation D and Regulation S securities offering sets out to bring in over 500 new wallets, and up to $4. 97 Million of Treasury into the project.
2019-6-19 18:30 | |
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Leaders of top crypto ventures including Circle, Coinbase, bitFlyer, Kraken, and Huobi will convene in Osaka, Japan, later this month to interact with policymakers and central bank executives of the countries of the G20 forum.
2019-6-18 13:00 | |
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June 20th 2019 Milestone Token Offering (MTO) Planned for Storecoin This Regulation D and Regulation S securities offering sets out to bring in over 500 new wallets, and up to $4. 97 Million of Treasury into the project.
2019-6-18 00:43 | |
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The ‘draft bill’ in India for banning digital assets that circulated through social media stunned the entire crypto community as the regulatory bodies are yet to clarify its stance on the matter.
2019-6-15 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet.
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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As of May 2019, over 20 US states have introduced bills seeking to regulate data privacy, data security, or some combination of the two. While many of these bills agree in spirit (i. e. privacy good, data collection and usage bad), the various bills are decidedly more divergent as to how to accomplish these objectives.
2019-5-25 19:00 | |
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The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2.
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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Switzerland has joined the likes of Malta and Gibraltar to become the third country in the world to introduce security token regulations. As reported by Blueshare, on May 23, 2019, the laws are stringent, but they offer clarity on the issuance process.
2019-5-25 20:00 | |
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By CCN: Bitcoin has been booming lately, but Circle, the parent company of crypto exchange Poloniex, announced yesterday afternoon that about 30 employees are leaving as part of “organizational changes.
2019-5-23 03:00 | |
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Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin
2019-5-22 17:05 | |
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It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that.
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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Founders of Indian crypto and blockchain companies told Economic Times, May 13, 2019, that Facebook’s stablecoin would bypass Indian crypto regulation. It may also influence authorities to create constructive regulation for digital currencies in India.
2019-5-13 19:00 | |
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The ruling coalition in Germany is actively seeking to end the inertia surrounding digital token regulation
2019-5-10 15:00 | |
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A group of institutional cryptocurrency traders is calling for the creation of a blacklist of counterparties known to revoke trades and engage in criminal activity, as reported by Bloomberg on May 9, 2019.
2019-5-10 21:00 | |
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Kuala Lumpur-based stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia is mulling developing a blockchain-based securities borrowing and lending (SBL) proof-of-concept, reports Regulation Asia, May 7, 2019. The First of Its Kind Proof-of-Concept in South-East Asia In an attempt to imbibe a greater degree of transparency and efficiency in the Malaysian SBL market, the country’s stock exchange Bursa MalaysiaRead MoreRead More.
2019-5-9 11:00 | |
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WeChat, the #1 messaging app in China, is also widely used for cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions.
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
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