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FCA: Cryptocurrency noobs still buy Bitcoin without understanding it

It’s been 10 years since Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain first emerged, but it seems consumers are still largely uninformed about the inner workings of the technology. Today, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released two pieces of research – qualitative interviews and a national survey – looking at consumer’s attitudes towards crypto-assets, and found that most people still don’t fully understand what they’re buying. дальше »

2019-3-7 17:33


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Bulgarian cryptocurrency scam lures UK investors with fake FCA accreditation

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning consumers to be extra vigilant as cryptocurrency scammers are falsely claiming to have FCA accreditation. In a statement from yesterday, the FCA warned Bulgaria-based blockchain startup Next Coin Market is misleading UK-based investors by linking to a fake website that suggests the company has been fully authorized by the FCA, despite having received no such accreditation. дальше »

2019-3-7 13:17


Blockchain Project Delayed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Until Brexit Concludes

Distributed ledger technology has been a point of interest for the United Kingdom Parliament lately, as the authority investigates its potential use of customs needs. Urged by the Q&A section of the website, MP (member of parliament) Eddie Hughes had pondered if the government plans to implement blockchain technology when the UK finally departs from […] дальше »

2019-2-13 03:56


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Philippines Implement New Regulations for its Cryptocurrency Industry

Crypto-friendly Philippines now has a new set of comprehensive regulations tagged as the digital Asset Token Offering (DATO) regulations. The guidelines were formulated and approved by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), to sanitize the space and protect consumers against fraud, according to a Vietnam News report on February 4, 2019. дальше »

2019-2-5 14:00


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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Opens Consultation with Cryptocurrency Stakeholders for Regulatory Clarity

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has started consultations with the UK’s cryptocurrency market participants to find out the exact digital assets that need to be regulated and the best way to regulate them so as not to stifle innovation while also adequately protecting consumers from the risks, according to consultation paper published on January 23, … Continue reading "Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Opens Consultation with Cryptocurrency Stakeholders for Regulatory Clarity"Read More. дальше »

2019-1-24 19:00


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UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services. дальше »

2019-1-24 17:00


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Coinquista and BitClude Secure Cryptocurrency License from Polish Regulator

On January 21, 2019, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has granted two bitcoin-linked firms, Coinquista  and BitClude, licenses. Two Polish Crypto Exchanges Get Lucky Per sources close to the matter Coinquista and BitClude, two Polish firms offering clients cryptoassets exchange services, a functional wallet, and more, have been granted a license by the state’s financial watchdog, the KNF. дальше »

2019-1-24 02:00


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Denmark Government Looking to Forfeit Taxes related to Cryptocurrency Trading

According to a statement published by the tax agency of Denmark, Monday (Jan 14), cryptocurrency trading will soon be taxed in Denmark. Furthermore, the country’s tax agency is now fully authorized to conduct information requests relating to cryptocurrency trading New Authority Seemingly, the Danish Tax Authority has made the move after receiving information from their Finnish counterpart in December 2018. дальше »

2019-1-16 04:00


Japan’s Bitcoin Growth is Set to Explode with Nearly 200 Blockchain Firms Awaiting Crypto Licensing

The cryptocurrency space in Japan continues to grow amid a hard regulatory environment created by Japanese authorities. In general, Japan was always an open country towards digital currencies, but after a few issues in the country that affected the space, the regulatory agency of the nation imposed stricter regulations. The Japanese Financial Services Authority (FSA) […] дальше »

2019-1-12 21:26


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European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still Too Small to Affect Financial Stability

Cryptocurrency regulation is still a confusing issue at the moment. While some countries encourage crypto-related activities by enacting industry-friendly regulations, there are others that are a bit too stringent in their approach due to fears that unforeseen crypto industry problems – such as ICO scams or major market crashes – might spill over to the […] European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still Too Small to Affect Financial Stability was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »

2019-1-12 13:59


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European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still to Small to Affect Financial Stability

Cryptocurrency regulation is still a confusing issue at the moment. While some countries encourage crypto-related activities by enacting industry-friendly regulations, there are others that are a bit too stringent in their approach due to fears that unforeseen crypto industry problems – such as ICO scams or major market crashes – might spill over to the […] European Banking Authority Says Crypto Asset Activity Is Still to Small to Affect Financial Stability was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Blockchain News | Bitcoin News | blokt.com. дальше »

2019-1-11 13:59


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European Banking Authority (EBA) Urges the European Commission to Carry out Further Studies on Cryptos

The European Banking Authority (EBA)  has published the report of its assessment concerning the suitability and applicability of existing financial laws to cryptoassets. The body has made it clear that the European Union Commission needs to study the blockchain space extensively to enable it to formulate robust laws capable of governing the entire continent, according to a press release on. дальше »

2019-1-11 22:00


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Ukraine’s Central Bank Official Says “Too Much regulation” Stagnates Cryptocurrency Growth in the State

Vidyakin, the Director of the Department of Strategy and reforms at the National bank of Ukraine (NBU) has reportedly opined that too many regulators are being given the authority to regulate cryptos and fintech; he believes the situation is adversely affecting the industry, as per local news source LetKnow on January 8, 2018. дальше »

2019-1-10 14:00


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Malta Gaming Authority Implement Phase 1 of Crypto and DLT Regulatory Sandbox

After successfully establishing a robust regulatory framework for its cryptocurrency industry, Maltese authorities have shifted focus to the gaming world and have now implemented the first phase of its sandbox aimed at favorably regulating the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptoassets in the gaming world, according to a press release by the MGA on January 3, 2018. дальше »

2019-1-6 17:00


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U.K.’s Tax Authority Releases Taxation Guidelines for Local Cryptocurrency Holders

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a non-ministerial department of the British government in charge of the collection of taxes, has published a paper highlighting the various types of fees applicable to blockchain-based virtual currencies and how cryptocurrency traders should handle their cryptos, according to a report released December 20, 2018, by the agency. дальше »

2018-12-23 03:00


Benefits and drawbacks of permissioned blockchains

Permissioned blockchains are distributed databases that enable its members to decide who can participate in the consensus mechanism of the network and who can validate transactions on the network. Nodes on permissioned blockchains are given full authority over the network by verified and registered members of the permissioned blockchain. On public (permissionless) blockchains, there are […] дальше »

2018-12-15 07:00