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Japan Skeptical of Bitcoin ETF Approval Despite Persuasion from Local Politician
Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) like the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed reservations on the approval of a crypto-based Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). the major reason cited by the FSA is the problem of volatility which characterizes the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-5-31 02:31 | |
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China Investigates Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms at Hydropwer Stations In Sichuan Province
Authorities in China are investigating allegedly illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining farms that have apparently been built without the required permissions in Sichuan province. This is according to the local media agency Sina in a report on May 30. дальше »
2019-5-31 01:54 | |
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East Africa: Malawi Doesn’t Consider Cryptos a Legal Tender
“Not a legal tender” is a phrase that we have come across more often in the past 12 months than we ever did in the past. A report published on a local news agency Nyasa Times on May 27, 2019, informed that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has jumped on the bandwagon to declare thatRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-29 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Climbs China’s Crypto Rankings to #12 with Meteoric 135% 2019 Gains
By CCN: China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID), an agency that works directly under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has released its newest crypto rankings, which saw bitcoin climb up to 12th from 15th. дальше »
2019-5-28 13:31 | |
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Russia Central Bank Mulls Gold Standard for National Cryptocurrency
Russia’s Central Bank could be considering a gold-pegged cryptocurrency, according to a report by Russian news agency, RIA on May 23, 2019. However, the apex bank states that virtual currency would not act as a substitute for the Russian Ruble. дальше »
2019-5-26 01:00 | |
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Weiss Ratings: Current Bitcoin Correction is the Best BTC Buying Opportunity Since 2015
Bitcoin’s rally to $8,400 has attracted a large interest from investors all over the world. There are analysts and experts that predict that the most popular digital asset is expected to continue its growth path in the near future as well. дальше »
2019-5-24 19:38 | |
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Crypto Exchanges in the Hot Seat as Japanese Regulators Increase Oversight
The Financial Services Agency (FSA), which doubles as both Japan’s crypto and financial regulatory watchdog, has ordered all bitcoin trading venues and digital assets exchanges in the region to strengthen their know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) measures, as part of preparation for the upcoming G-7 summit and FATF inspection, reports Nikkei on May 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-24 13:00 | |
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Weiss Ratings: Bitcoin Correction The Best Buying Opportunity Since 2015
Weiss Ratings believes that bitcoin price surging to $8,373 will open the doors to a once in a lifetime purchasing opportunity. Weiss Says Buy the Dip On Thursday Weiss Ratings tweeted that Bitcoin’s current technical setup presents the best purchasing opportunity for investors since 2015. дальше »
2019-5-24 03:00 | |
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US Copyright Office Clarifies Craig Wright's Bitcoin Filing
Earlier this week, a press representative for Craig Wright issued a press release claiming the US Copyright Office was the first government agency to recognize him as Satoshi Nakamoto. Now the Copyright Office has released its own statement, making it clear it did no such thing. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:32 | |
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Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
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Japan Targets Bitcoin In G20 Anti-Money Laundering Push
Ahead of next month’s G20 summit, host Japan looks to tighten money laundering regulations, specifically targeting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is also due to inspect Japan’s anti-money laundering regime in the Autumn. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:00 | |
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$200M cryptocurrency mixing operation dismantled by Eurocops
A cryptocurrency mixing service that turned over $200 million worth of Bitcoin has been shut down following an investigation led by authorities from a number of European nations. The Dutch anti-fraud agency (FIOD) and Public Prosecution Service announced yesterday they have shut down Bestmixer. дальше »
2019-5-23 11:50 | |
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US Copyright Office Responds to Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Registrations
On May 21, 2019, a press release was sent to a variety of publications that said Craig Wright was granted two U. S. copyrights for the original Bitcoin white paper and version 0. 1 of the cryptocurrency’s code. дальше »
2019-5-23 07:55 | |
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Australian Civil Servant Caught Mining Crypto With Government Hardware
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a government employee alleged to have misused government IT infrastructure for personal cryptomining operations, per a press release. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:47 | |
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Bitcoin Bull’s $800,000 Tax Bill Due as Israeli Court Rules Crypto is ‘Property’
By CCN: An Israeli court has ruled that Bitcoin is not a currency but rather an asset. This was in a case brought forth by Noam Copel, a blockchain entrepreneur, according to business publication Globes. дальше »
2019-5-22 15:39 | |
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Australian Worker Faces Jail Term for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Despite the fact that the price of bitcoin and other digital assets are just trying to recover from the winter of 2018, the crypto fever remains as hot as ever. Now, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 33-year-old Sydney man for illegally mining cryptos with the federal government agency’s computers, reports local newsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin whitepaper and software copyrighted by Craig Wright, Bitcoin SV doubles
Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, filed copyright registrations for the Bitcoin whitepaper and the original Bitcoin code with the US Copyright Office. The office ‘recognized’ Wright as the author, making it the first government agency to do so. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:23 | |
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Bitcoin whitepaper and software copyrighted by Craig Wright, Bitcoin SV price doubles
Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, filed copyright registrations for the Bitcoin whitepaper and the original Bitcoin code with the US Copyright Office. The office ‘recognized’ Wright as the author, making it the first government agency to do so. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:23 | |
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IRS Plans to Issue Guidance on Virtual Currency Taxation
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner Charles Rettig has explained to U. S. representatives that the tax department plans to issue clearer guidance toward cryptocurrency taxation soon. Since 2014, Americans have been asking the tax agency for better clarification in regard to official tax guidelines. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:20 | |
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Of Course, The IRS is Updating Its Bitcoin Tax Guidelines as Price is Rising
With Bitcoin spiking more than 120 percent since the start of 2019, the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says it is readying an updated set of guidelines to cover cryptocurrency taxation. IRS Preparing Additional Crypto Tax Guidelines In a letter to a bipartisan group of U. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Remains Bullish After The SEC Delays VanEck Bitcoin ETF Decision
In the last day or so the U. S SEC has delayed yet another Bitcoin ETF decision. The agency has added a 35 day period to the original 90 days, in which it says it will gather more information and opinions. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:55 | |
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U.S. Copyright Office: Craig Wright Authored Bitcoin White Paper And Is Satoshi Nakamoto
Craig Wright has been granted copyright registrations by the US for the original 2008 Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper as well as most of the original code, bolstering his claims to be the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-5-21 15:41 | |
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SEC Delays VanEck ETF Yet Again
In the Bitcoin industry’s Sisyphean struggle to secure a Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), the boulder is rolling back down the hill. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted a notice today, May 20, 2019, that it is delaying its decision on the VanEck and SolidX Bitcoin ETF proposal. дальше »
2019-5-21 00:19 | |
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Bakkt to Self-Certify Bitcoin Futures, Looks to Launch as ICE’s Crypto Exchange Anticipation Builds
Finally! Bakkt is ready to launch its Bitcoin futures contract. In its latest announcement made Monday morning, Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler shared that they have “worked closely” with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory agency that oversees derivatives products and would be testing its physically-backed Bitcoin futures contracts this summer. It has […] дальше »
2019-5-20 22:57 | |
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Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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‘Crypto Dad’ Pens Heartfelt Open Letter Ahead of CFTC Exit
By CCN: J. Christopher Giancarlo, Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is preparing to step aside after five years on the job. The regulator, lovingly nicknamed “Crypto Dad,” penned a heartfelt open letter to the blockchain world ahead of his exit from the agency. дальше »
2019-5-16 00:17 | |
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“Cashless” Sweden Wants Citizens to Hoard “Cash” in Case of Cyberwarfare
Sweden’s Civil Contingencies Agency issues guidance to stockpile cash Could Bitcoin have a role to play in case of emergency like power cuts, technology glitches, terrorism or war Cashless payments are what the world is moving towards and the Swedish government has been the example for that “cashless society.” The central bank of Sweden, Riksbank […] дальше »
2019-5-11 20:44 | |
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“Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce Bashes SEC for Stifling Innovation
Hester Maria Peirce, an American lawyer and a Commissioner on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has said in a speech on May 9, 2019, that the agency’s unwillingness to take meaningful actions towards regulating the cryptospace has stifled innovation. дальше »
2019-5-11 20:00 | |
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Top Gainers: Ethereum [ETH] soars by double digits on the back of futures hint; Litecoin, TRX, XMR follow suit
More often than not, Bitcoin [BTC] is the propellant for a major market rally. However, the May 6 pump was spearheaded by Ethereum [ETH]. The top altcoin saw a massive rise following what could be the start of a massive price rally, mirroring Bitcoin’s December 2017 bull run. дальше »
2019-5-7 09:05 | |
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Disgusting Bitcoin Scam Swipes $1.6 Million from Jersey Victim’s Life Savings
By CCN: A man from the English channel island of Jersey just wanted to buy bitcoin. In actuality, the unfortunate victim gave away an eye-popping $1. 6 million in life savings to crypto scammers. дальше »
2019-5-4 02:10 | |
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Breaking: ISIS Used Bitcoin to Fund Horrific Sri Lanka Easter Bombings, Research Claims
By CCN. com: Bitcoin played a role in staging the Easter Sunday suicide bombing in Sri Lanka that killed 253 civilians, according to Israeli blockchain intelligence firm Whitestream. The agency revealed that the ISIS used Canada-based payment gateway CoinPayments to convert bitcoins to fiat money. дальше »
2019-5-2 11:02 | |
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Indictments Issued for Two Individuals for Running “Shadow Banking” Operation
U. S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York has charged two individuals for providing “shadow banking” services to crypto exchanges. According to a statement by Geoffrey S. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:54 | |
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Moody’s Report: Blockchain Disruption of Finance Markets Poses Systemic Risk
Mainstream financial institutions are increasingly adopting blockchain technology within their organization, according to a recent report from Moody’s. The Credit Ratings Agency, however, believes that the onboarding of decentralized technology protocols by these institutions could have profound ramifications for the global finance industry. дальше »
2019-4-30 11:00 | |
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Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
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Singapore Police Rescue Victim from Elaborate Bitcoin Machine Scam
By CCN. com: A police investigation involving bitcoin machines at Tampines One Mall in Singapore saved a 32-year-old man from scammers impersonating officials. They also helped a 49-year-old man not to transfer any more of his bitcoin to the alleged lying thieves. дальше »
2019-4-28 11:58 | |
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Iran’s First Ever Bitcoin ATM Unveiled in Tehran
On April 24, 2019, the first bitcoin ATM in the Islamic Republic of Iran was revealed at the 12th International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank and Insurance in Tehran. дальше »
2019-4-27 21:31 | |
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Japan FSA Investigates Security Lapses at Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently investigated two cryptocurrency exchanges which made significant changes in its management as reported by Reuters. The regulatory watchdog was on the lookout for the modalities put in place by these platforms to prevent money laundering and to protect customer funds. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:00 | |
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Coinbase Files with the FEC to Shutter its Political Action Committee
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by reported trading volume has shuttered its political action committee (PAC). This was revealed in the exchange’s official filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on April 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 14:00 | |
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Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:55 | |
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Weiss Ratings Lost Its Crypto Marbles, Says Binance Coin (BNB) is the New Bitcoin (BTC)
Weiss is a well reputed financial agency, which in its recent report suggests that the Binance Coin is the real market mover at the movement, and even dubbed it as the new Bitcoin. The comparison comes from the fact that Bitcoin is considered to be the king of crypto as well as the trade markets. […] дальше »
2019-4-23 18:03 | |
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Japan finance regulator raids cryptocurrency exchanges in money laundering sweep
Japan‘s top financial regulator has raided two cryptocurrency exchanges to enforce anti-money laundering rules, Reuters reports. Financial Services Agency (FSA) agents inspected digital asset firms Huobi Japan and Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange to make sure appropriate customer protections were in place. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:28 | |
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A Hacker Group is Doxing Confidential Data of Espionage Group Linked to Iran’s Government
According to an article published by Wired on April 18, 2019, a mystery hacker group for the last month has been divulging Iran’s top-level hackers’ secret data, tools, and personal identities onto a public Telegram channel. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:00 | |
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Exclusive: Russia, Canada could emerge as China’s successors following Bitcoin mining ban: eToro’s Greenspan
The Chinese Bitcoin [BTC] mining ban proposed by the country’s macroeconomic planning agency riffled the market with FUD, leading many to speculate which country could pick up the mining mantle. With many looking east for the new mining havens, eToro’s senior market Mati Greenspan negated. дальше »
2019-4-21 14:30 | |
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Russian FSB Secret Service Agents Demanded $1M in Bitcoin In Exchange for Mans Freedom
Bitcoin (BTC) seems to be reaching mainstream media once again. This time, it is not related to price action. In this case, a Russian law enforcement agency has been involved in controversies after trying to extract a bribe in Bitcoin worth $1 million. дальше »
2019-4-20 03:20 | |
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Belarus Could Get a Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Center
Aleksandr Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, met with the country’s IT community to discuss the growth of its native tech industry, according to the state-owned national news agency, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency. дальше »
2019-4-19 16:59 | |
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FSA to Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Improve Your Cold Wallet Security Protocols
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is mandating cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to enhance security features on their cold wallet storage, Reuters reports, April 16, 2019. This directive comes as security experts warn that internally-orchestrated exchange hacks are becoming a clear and present danger. дальше »
2019-4-17 21:00 | |
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