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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
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Breaking: Tether, Bitfinex Sued By New York Authorities, Bitcoin Doesn’t Budge (Yet)
Tether, Bitfinex Comes Under Legal Pressure According to reports from The Block and the Wall Street Journal, Bitfinex and stablecoin provider Tether are coming under legal pressure from the office of the New York Attorney. дальше »
2019-4-26 00:39 | |
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Dark web druglords charged with laundering $2.3M in Bitcoin
US authorities have arrested three men after taking down a dark web drug ring which laundered $2. 3 million in cryptocurrency. Chester Anderson and co-conspirators Jarrette Codd, and Ronald Maccarty were indicted for operating storefronts on the dark web that sold and shipped hundreds of thousands of counterfeit Xanax tablets and other controlled substances to buyers across 43 US states. дальше »
2019-4-17 14:07 | |
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New ETPs Allow Institutions To Long XRP and Litecoin
For the first time, Europe’s financial authorities have given the go-ahead for XRP and Litecoin (LTC) to be packaged into new financial products, allowing them to be traded on a fully-regulated platform alongside equities and derivatives. дальше »
2019-4-4 19:10 | |
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New Puerto Rican Crypto Bank, San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust Intl (SJMBT), Opens For Business
Puerto Rican Cryptocurrency Bank Opens For Business A bank that is dedicated to traders of cryptocurrency has now opened for business in Puerto Rico. The San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust International (SJMBT) has recently announced to have received their first client's deposit. дальше »
2019-4-3 01:17 | |
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Lambo, Land Rovers taken during $22M ICO fraud investigation
In Canada, authorities have seized luxury cars and frozen bank accounts owned by the ringleaders of FUEL, an allegedly fraudulent $22-million initial coin offering (ICO) from 2017. Court documents claim “blockchain services company” Vanbex raised $22 million (CAD$30 million) in cryptocurrency and fiat by with absolutely no intention to develop the FUEL token, reports CoinDesk. дальше »
2019-4-1 17:04 | |
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How Mark Zuckerberg wants governments to regulate content on online platforms
It looks like Mark Zuckerberg’s now into blogging. In an op-ed in the Washington Post, the Facebook CEO asked governments around the world to consider introducing more transparent rules for moderating content on the internet. дальше »
2019-4-1 12:57 | |
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Russian Authorities Force VPN Providers to Engage in Internet Censorship
In Russia, internet censorship has become the norm rather than an exception. While that is not all that surprising any longer, it seems the government is not done with trying to prevent people from accessing specific information. дальше »
2019-3-29 12:06 | |
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Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
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Cryptopia Troubles Continue, Notifying Public Of Funds Deposited After Breach Are Unrecoverable
Cryptopia Troubles Continue, Notifying Public That Funds Deposited After Breach Was Announced Are Unrecoverable Cryptopia, a cryptocurrency exchange that is based in New Zealand, was hacked back in the middle of January on two separate occasions. дальше »
2019-3-26 23:30 | |
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Patriots Owner’s ‘Graphic’ Sex Tape Could Be Released to Peeping Tom Public
Robert Kraft’s graphic sex tape — where he’s caught on video receiving oral sex at a Florida massage parlor — will probably be released publicly. That’s what Florida authorities said one day after the billionaire New England Patriots owner filed a motion to keep the police surveillance videos kept under seal. дальше »
2019-3-22 23:59 | |
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Japan Throttles Crypto Margin Trading From 25x Down to 2x-4x in New Regulation
Following similar action by Japanese financial authorities last year, the country’s cabinet has approved a new raft of regulation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency trading into the mainstream fold. дальше »
2019-3-19 14:31 | |
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Japan: Financial Regulators Announce New Cryptocurrency Margin Trading Regulations
In a bid to bring a greater degree of order to one of the world’s largest virtual currencies marketplaces, Japanese financial regulators have unveiled new regulations for cryptocurrency margin trading, reports Nikkei, March 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:43 | |
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Rhode Island Proposes New Laws That Would Exempt Some Blockchain Tokens from Securities Regulations
The regulations in the United States for cryptocurrency have varied over the last year. First, the complications were due to multiple federal authorities taking on different responsibilities of the assets, based on their classifications. дальше »
2019-3-2 01:07 | |
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Stranger Than Fiction: Bitcoin Sent Successfully via Radio Connection Without the Internet or Satellite
The idea behind Bitcoin was to have a cryptocurrency that government or any authorities can’t interfere with, but the government controls the internet. Thinking about the possibility of sending Bitcoin while offline, according to a Medium post published February 14, 2019, a crypto enthusiast successfully sent Bitcoin via high-frequency shortwave radio, opening a new worldRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-17 02:00 | |
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Wyoming Authorities Categorize Cryptos into Three Broad Groups
Wyoming has categorized blockchain-based cryptoassets into three main groups, digital consumer assets, digital securities, and virtual currency, to enable investors, legal authorities, as well as financial institutions, to easily distinguish between all types of digital assets and handle them optimally, reported finder on February 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:00 | |
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Washington State Recognizes the Validity of Blockchain Technology in New Bill
The Washington State Senate introduced bill SB 5638, an act that recognizes the validity of distributed ledger technology and aims to provide the legal recognition that blockchains were missing, the State’s authorities announced on January 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-29 06:00 | |
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Silk Roads’ Founder Ross Ulbricht Gets Transferred to a New High-Security Prison
Silk Roads’ Founder—Ross Ulbricht has been shifted to yet another high-security prison. Ross has been transferred to USP Tucson, which according to federal authorities is another high-security prison. дальше »
2019-1-18 19:32 | |
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News Flash: Cryptopia Exchange Hacked, Investigations by New Zealand Authorities Ongoing
Beginning the 13th of January, users of the New Zealand based cryptocurrency exchange of Cryptopia started experiencing technical difficulties with their accounts. The exchange went on to announce via twitter that they were carrying out an unscheduled maintenance to sort out the issue. дальше »
2019-1-15 13:08 | |
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New York City’s Blockchain Center Now Open
The value of cryptocurrencies has fallen over the past year, but the authorities in New York City still believe in the power of blockchain, the technology underlying these digital assets. Keeping up with the spirit, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) opened its Blockchain Center in Manhattan on Thursday, Jan 10. дальше »
2019-1-11 16:49 | |
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China Announces New Regulations for Blockchain Companies to ‘Promote Healthy Development’
China is coming down hard on blockchain companies, even though the government appears to favor blockchain over cryptocurrency. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced new regulations on Jan. дальше »
2019-1-11 05:00 | |
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China is forcing blockchain devs to dox users, censor content
The Chinese government is forcing blockchain companies to censor content, store users’ identity data and share it with authorities in a bid to support “orderly development. ” As part of a new registration system, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) will require users of blockchain platforms to submit their real names, national IDs, and even telephone numbers, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-1-10 18:02 | |
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The Tron Foundation Hires David Labhart as New Head of Compliance
The Tron Foundation’s regulatory efforts will now be guided by finance industry veteran David Labhart who joined the company as new head of compliance on Wednesday. The company announced that Labhart would be spearing their efforts to navigate blockchain’s interaction with the financial authorities of the world. дальше »
2019-1-10 14:59 | |
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FBI and Homeland Security Agents Raid Tech Campus Over Unauthorized Crypto Trading
U. S. federal law enforcement authorities are among the most active criminal agencies globally against cryptocurrency infractions. A new example of this is that FBI and Homeland Security agents have reportedly raided a technology campus over unauthorized cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:45 | |
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European Cryptocurrency Exchange ICO
The European Cryptocurrency Exchange, or EUCX (pronounced You See Ex) is a new cryptocurrency exchange with a global focus, based in the Netherlands, filling the European gap in secure and regulated exchanges aimed at the professional retail trader and boutique firms. дальше »
2019-1-4 15:03 | |
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India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules
India could be making a U-turn on its directives for cryptocurrencies. Per reports from the New India Express, a second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules. дальше »
2018-12-28 02:16 | |
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GainBitcoin Crypto Scammer’s Nearly 452 Bitcoin (BTC) Seized by Indian Authorities
The GainBitcoin Ponzi scheme was among the most significant Bitcoin schemes to hit the crypto space. In addition to stirring up a new round of panic and accusations that the cryptocurrency community ought to be more properly regulated, this Ponzi scheme is linked to another scam which set the stage for the OneCoin MLM scam, […] дальше »
2018-12-23 04:02 | |
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Belgian cryptocurrency scam blacklist swells to 113 dodgy domains
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has identified a fresh batch of cryptocurrency scams. It has added a swathe of new sites to its blockchain blacklist, expanding it to 113 dodgy domains. дальше »
2018-12-18 18:05 | |
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Switzerland Unveils Legal Blockchain Framework In Crypto Valley Association Partnership
Switzerland Unveils Legal Framework For Blockchain Technology In Partnership With Crypto Valley Association Switzerland has once again shown itself to be one of the world’s leading authorities on blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-12-15 23:50 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Target Schools and Businesses With Fake Bomb Threats
Numerous bomb threat reports surfaced on Tuesday where Bitcoin scammers asked schools, businesses, and other organizations to pay $20,000 in BTC to ensure that the bombs are not detonated. The threats were sent via emails in multiple countries. дальше »
2018-12-14 14:59 | |
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US Congress Members Introduce New Bill to Combat Crypto Price Manipulation
The cryptocurrency markets are still very new and have yet to become regulated by prominent regulatory authorities such as… The post US Congress Members Introduce New Bill to Combat Crypto Price Manipulation appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-11 06:35 | |
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New EU Blockchain Forum Report (EUBF) Reveals Desire To Manage Digital Identities With DLT Tech
EU Wants To Manage Digital Identities With The Blockchain Technology For a lot of people, the word blockchain means freedom. Many people see the decentralization of the blockchain tech as a sort of a liberation from centralized authorities like governments. дальше »
2018-12-9 00:21 | |
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South Korea’s Financial Regulator Unveils Taxation Plans for Cryptocurrency and ICOs
CoinSpeaker South Korea’s Financial Regulator Unveils Taxation Plans for Cryptocurrency and ICOsSouth Korea’s financial authorities are actively working on preparing new taxation plans to introduce taxes on crypto trading and ICOs. дальше »
2018-12-4 14:56 | |
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Vietnamese Authorities Are Still Showing Signs Of New Cryptocurrency Regulation Confusion
Recently, it has been increasingly clear that Vietnamese authorities are still not too sure about their approach regarding the regulation of the crypto sphere. Notably, the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice has suggested varying explications on how the crypto industry should be organized. дальше »
2018-12-4 11:17 | |
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South Korea’s Minister Of Economy And Finance Looks At New ICO Crypto Tax Implementations
The financial authorities of South Korea, most specifically from the Ministry of Finances, have declared that they are currently considering to create a cryptocurrency tax. The idea was announced by the active minister, Hong Nam-Ki. дальше »
2018-12-4 07:19 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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UAE Government Launch National Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
At the Second United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government Annual Meeting held in Abu Dhabi, the region’s authorities launched two national platforms targeted at reinforcing the UAE’s artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology ecosystems and ultimately make the state a hotbed for new technologies, reported the Emirates News Agency on November 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-1 08:00 | |
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Indian police and Microsoft combine forces to shut down fake call centers
For years, India has been a major hub for tech support call centers that service companies around the world. Unfortunately, not all of them are legit. Earlier this week, police in the capital city of New Delhi raided 16 fraudulent call centers and arrested nearly three dozen people for running scams while pretending to offer customer care. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:27 | |
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Huobi Is Rolling Out Futures Trading on a New Platform
At this year’s CryptoFrontiers Conference in New York City, digital currency exchange Huobi announced that it will begin offering derivatives contract trading. The service will be available via Huobi’s Derivative Market (Huobi DM) to customers of select countries and will allow them to open both short and long positions for a handful of coins. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:33 | |
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Fund Manager Says China Has a Love-hate Relationship With Crypto and Blockchain
China has one of the most divisive policies on digital currencies and blockchain. While the authorities love blockchain, they have completely sidelined cryptocurrencies. Hedge fund manager Edith Yeung recently discussed this approach at East Tech West. дальше »
2018-11-28 18:29 | |
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VanEck Subsidiary MVIS Launches Bitcoin OTC Index
MV Index Solutions (MVIS), a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launch of MVIS Bitcoin U. S. OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO), a bitcoin-based index and the first one that monitors the performance of bitcoin across established over-the-counter (OTC) platforms in the U. дальше »
2018-11-22 17:35 | |
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US Authorities Arrest “SIM-Swapping” Crypto Hacker for Involvement in $1 Million Funds Heist
A 21-year old U. S. citizen has been arrested after being accused of stealing $1 million in cryptocurrencies. Apparently, the suspect used a technic known ‘SIM-swapping. ’ The information was released by the New York Post on November 20. дальше »
2018-11-22 09:01 | |
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Bitcoin beatdown ‘victim’ jailed for $1M cryptocurrency theft
Remember that kid that got tortured by his friends in an attempt to steal his Bitcoin about a month ago? Well, turns out he may have actually made his cryptocurrency fortune by stealing it from a Silicon Valley exec, after pulling an elaborate SIM-swapping scheme. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:28 | |
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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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New Cryptocurrency-Based ETP Arrives in Switzerland
Amun AG, a startup in Zug, Switzerland, has received a license from Swiss authorities to offer a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP). An ETP is a blanket term to denote a security that derives its price from an underlying asset (e. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:50 | |
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China’s Ping An Insurance Firm Partner With Sanya City Authorities to Build DLT-Powered Smart City
Ping An Insurance Group, a highly reputed China-based insurance corporation has joined forces with the Sanya municipal government to develop a “smart city” that would be powered by blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies,” according to a local news source, People’s Daily on November 14, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-18 00:00 | |
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Report: Microsoft’s enterprise products covertly gather personal data on users
Microsoft collects and stores personal data about the behavior of individual users of its enterprise offerings on a large scale, without any public documentation — according to a new report by Privacy Company. дальше »
2018-11-15 16:11 | |
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IMF Head Makes Case for Central Bank Digital Currencies In Recent Speech
With contributing reporting from Jimmy Aki. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suggested a new course of action for central banks around the world: turn their fiat currencies digital. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
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