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India is reportedly looking to ban cryptocurrencies once and for all
India’s government is once again looking to ban cryptocurrencies and regulate official digital currencies. According to a report by India’s Economic Times, the government has kickstarted inter-ministerial consultations on a draft bill, which has reportedly been shared with relevant government departments. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:49 | |
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Merciful Florida Judge Refuses to Unseal Robert Kraft Sex Video
Thanks to a Florida judge, the lurid sex tape of Robert Kraft — the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots — will remain sealed. At least for now. Many people breathed a collective sigh of relief at the judicial act of mercy on the public. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:38 | |
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Out of Testnet and Into Alpha: Lightning Labs’ Desktop Application Is Live
Lightning Labs just released an alpha version of its Lightning Network wallet. The desktop application is now compatible with Bitcoin’s mainnet and it leverages Neutrino (the protocol, not the analytics company acquired by Coinbase) to give users a lightweight option to “control their own funds,” as opposed to running a full node or trusting a third party to play custodian. дальше »
2019-4-24 01:38 | |
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XRP: Four Regulatory Updates Surrounding Ripple All Community Members Should Acknowledge
Four regulatory events that could directly or indirectly have an impact on XRP, the 3rd largest digital asset by Ripple has been either gone under process or been granted approval. Token Taxonomy Act Gets Re-introduced By US Congressmen A fresh attempt has been made by lawmakers to give cryptocurrencies a clearer legal status in the […] дальше »
2019-4-10 19:32 | |
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In Fourth Report, QuadrigaCX Court Monitor Recommends Bankruptcy Proceedings
QuadrigaCX monitor Ernst & Young suspects that the beleaguered exchange’s late CEO, Gerald Cotten, may have been financing personal expenditures with company funds, and it is now recommending that the assets in Cotten’s estate be placed under a preservation order. дальше »
2019-4-3 01:19 | |
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Tron CEO Triggers Massive Backlash after Yanking Tesla Giveaway Prize
By CCN: The CEO of crypto project TRON has come under fire for a Twitter Tesla giveaway that doesn’t seem to involve giving much away at all. After announcing a $2o million “global appreciation campaign,” including a Tesla giveaway, Justin Sun has backed out and refused to give the winner his car. дальше »
2019-3-30 21:16 | |
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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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Blockchain Apps and the Mineral Supply Chain Could Help Verify Origins of Resources
Mining companies are constantly working to determine the source of their minerals and to ensure a quality extraction process. Under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, mining companies based in the United States must source minerals in a responsible manner. дальше »
2019-3-24 03:07 | |
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Why Huawei’s 5G Dominance Threatens Liberal Democracy
When U. S. President Donald Trump signed off on a ban on equipment from Chinese 5G infrastructure giant Huawei for government employees and contractors last year, the move raised few eyebrows. The fact that the ban came under the Defense Authorization Act seemed to tell an open and shut story of national security and the threat of Chinese spying. дальше »
2019-3-20 21:41 | |
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Senate Republicans Mutiny, Deliver Devastating Rebuke to Lawless Trump
The U. S. Senate voted today to block President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration at the United States-Mexico border. Following a weeks-long government shutdown and stalemate with House Democrats over funding to reinforce barriers on the southern border, Donald Trump invoked the Nixon-era National Emergencies Act of 1976. дальше »
2019-3-15 00:15 | |
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Germany to Regulate ICOs, Utility Tokens Not Securities Says Finance Ministry
Germany’s Finance Ministry has stated utility tokens do not fall under the Securities Trading Act in a short document amid public consultation on the implementation of a crypto blockchain national. дальше »
2019-3-11 21:41 | |
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Pro-Bitcoin Colorado Governor Signs Crypto-Friendly Digital Token Act
Colorado Governor and avowed bitcoin fan Jared Polis signed the Digital Token Act on March 8, exempting cryptocurrencies from state securities laws under certain conditions. The new legislation also exempts crypto broker-dealers and salespeople from state licensing requirements under limited circumstances. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:24 | |
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Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
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STO Issuers Would Likely Need to Register as Public Companies Under the Securities Exchange Act
CoinSpeaker STO Issuers Would Likely Need to Register as Public Companies Under the Securities Exchange Act Here's a look into the growing popularity of Security Tokens and the regulatory path for the token issuers lying ahead. дальше »
2019-2-15 19:45 | |
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More Bitcoin ETF hopes dashed after SEC says it’s ‘inappropriate’
According to a note from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) put forward by Blockforce Capital’s Reality Shares ETF Trusts has been withdrawn. Reality Shares has requested its application to obtain the SEC’s approval of its ETF to be rescinded on the advice of the commission. дальше »
2019-2-14 12:23 | |
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Court Grants QuadrigaCX Bankruptcy Protection
Today, February 5, 2019, a court in Nova Scotia, Canada, granted bankruptcy protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to the embattled Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. дальше »
2019-2-6 23:12 | |
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Palestinian Fundamentalist Group Hamas Receives Funding via Bitcoin
In a particularly interesting case study for the consequence of Bitcoin’s global impact, the internationally recognized terrorist group Hamas has announced that it will accept bitcoin to fund itself. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:41 | |
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Pennsylvania Says Crypto Exchanges Don’t Need A Money Transmitter License
The jury is in: Cryptocurrency exchanges don’t need a money transmitter license because virtual currency doesn’t count as “money” under Pennsylvania's Money Transmitter Act.
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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Crypto Fund AG boosts senior management team appointing Christoph Steiger as Head of Sales
CryptoNinjas Crypto Fund AG, the first regulated asset manager for crypto assets authorized by FINMA under the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act, today announced the appointment of Christoph Steiger as Head of Sales. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:17 | |
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Texas Updates Regulatory Guidance Regarding Cryptocurrency Activities
The Texas Department of Banking has published new guidance regarding the regulatory treatment of virtual currencies under the Texas Money Services Act. The document states that most transactions involving cryptocurrencies will not be considered a transfer of “monetary value” but the exchange of virtual currencies for fiat will likely be recognized as a “money transmission. дальше »
2019-1-5 21:00 | |
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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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Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
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British Revenue and Customs Agency Clarifies Law on Crypto Taxes
The British government has recently released a policy paper clarifying the tax laws on crypto assets. This fairly straightforward document was released on Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ (HRMC) website, holding a sundry list of important crypto space terms, the relevant tax codes and points of intersection between the two. дальше »
2018-12-21 23:09 | |
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Finland Hands Over Info for 2,700 Danish Traders to Denmark’s Tax Agency
Finnish tax authorities have handed over information on 2,700 bitcoin traders to its Danish counterpart, Skattestyrelsen (SKAT). According to a press release, the traders used an undisclosed Finnish exchange to collectively purchase and sell some $15. дальше »
2018-12-14 03:12 | |
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Australian Anti-Encryption Bill Reminds the Globe “Why Crypto?”
The Australian government has passed a controversial anti-encryption bill that allows law authorities to forcefully access sensitive consumer data encrypted by popularly-used technology companies and social applications, reported The Hacker News on December 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-11 20:00 | |
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Japanese authorities form pact to hunt cryptocurrency tax evaders
Big time cryptocurrency traders in Japan could be getting a letter from the tax man next year. The Japanese government is developing a system to catch those who are not paying the appropriate taxes on the profits made from cryptocurrency trading, according to local news. дальше »
2018-12-4 12:43 | |
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Thai SEC Explains Two Laws Could Apply to Crypto Securities
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly clarified how existing laws can apply to crypto securities. In addition, Thai companies planning to issue securities tokens abroad would be guilty of wrongdoing under the Digital Asset Act for avoiding regulated fundraising channels. дальше »
2018-12-1 07:50 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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Singapore Delays Decision On Electronic Wallets And Crypto Tokens Regulatory Oversight
A proposal, the Payment Services Bill, was introduced to the parliament of Singapore in an effort use the country’s central bank to oversee the providers of payment services for cryptocurrency. It would specifically apply to providers that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Money-Changing and Remittance Businesses Act or the Payment Systems Oversight […] дальше »
2018-11-28 11:56 | |
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Top 5 CPA Firm Confirms Funds in First Attestation of Circle’s USDC
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has released an independent, third-party attestation of its bank account, and according to a top 5 public accounting firm, the stablecoin has its funds in order. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:05 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Federal Election Commission Gives Green Light for Political Mining Pool Donations
The U. S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) has given tacit permission for mining pools to donate to political campaigns. The FEC released a memo on their website on November 13, 2018, to provide background information to a formal meeting that would take place on November 15. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:41 | |
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Bitmain Sues Anonymous Hacker Over $5.5 Million Theft
Chinese mining giant Bitmain is suing an anonymous hacker that allegedly stole $5. 5 million in cryptocurrency last April from the company’s account on the digital exchange Binance. дальше »
2018-11-14 23:31 | |
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Israeli Central Bank to Hold off on Issuing Digital ‘E-Shekel’ Coin
A group under the Bank of Israel has published a report on a proposal to issue a national digital currency. The team, which was set up last November, has identified several potential advantages to the technology, but has advised the central bank not to act until other institutions throughout the world have done so first. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:10 | |
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This Day in Deals: 50% off a printer so you can create your own smut
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. With smut galore available in the internet’s every crevice, it’s strange to imagine a world where books – yes, books filled only with boring, boring words – were controversial. дальше »
2018-11-2 13:26 | |
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Hong Kong Securities Regulator Promises to Regulate Crypto Investment Funds
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has claimed that it will include crypto funds under its regulatory umbrella. The SFC issued a statement on November 1, 2018, laying out its new approach for regulating virtual assets in the future. дальше »
2018-11-2 00:40 | |
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Unchained Capital Revamps Loans With Multi-Party, Multi-Sig Storage
Blockchain financial service company Unchained Capital will now offer multi-signature and multi-institution cold storage solutions for borrowers who leverage its crypto-collateralized loans service. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:42 | |
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CoVEX ICO
CoVEX is a blockchain-based financial ecosystem of FinTech services. The primary objective of CoVEX is to initiate meaningful changes within the crypto markets to allow a wide range of non-technical users also take advantage of the great potentials that the cryptosystems are offering. дальше »
2018-10-31 12:41 | |
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Japan: Stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies
The Japanese Financial Services Agency revealed exclusively to Bitcoin News today that, under current law, stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies. Currently there are two pieces of legislation that cryptocurrency companies must satisfy in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-29 15:08 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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Coinbase Lawsuit at a Standstill as Judge Grants Motion to Dismiss
The judge presiding over a class action lawsuit against Coinbase over allegations of insider trading has approved Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the suit. In March of 2018, Jeffrey Berk filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California on behalf of himself and other investors against Coinbase. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:26 | |
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Kenya To Distribute New Affordable Homes Leveraging Blockchain Technology
Kenya To Distribute New Affordable Housing Using Blockchain Technology The Kenyan government plans to use blockchain technology to deal with allocation and funds management of the cheaper 500,000 housing units. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:10 | |
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Swiss financial authority grants its first crypto authorization to Crypto Fund AG
CryptoNinjas Crypto Fund AG, a subsidiary of Crypto Finance AG, is now the first and only crypto company to receive authorization from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA under the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act CISA. дальше »
2018-10-9 20:53 | |
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US rules cryptocurrencies are commodities in $6M fraud case
The US Federal Court has ruled that virtual currencies (like Bitcoin) are commodities – like coffee or oil. The judgement comes as part of a wider commodities fraud case, involving an (allegedly) illegitimate cryptocurrency called My Big Coin (MBC). дальше »
2018-10-4 13:04 | |
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