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Is Bitcoin Really Leading to An Increase in Money Laundering?
The rise of Bitcoin to global consciousness has given rise to intended and unintended consequences. While Bitcoin was not innovated simply to serve as an anonymous payment system, some of its features are being embraced for nefarious activities. дальше »
2018-9-11 12:47 | |
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The Next ‘Venezuela’? Bitcoin Up Over $8,400 in Iran Amid Hyperinflation
Bitcoin price has risen dramatically in Iran following the government’s decision to grant legal recognition to the country’s cryptocurrency mining industry. Bitcoin Premium Comes to Iran While Bitcoin suffered an almost $1,000 drop in the rest of the world, the top-ranked cryptocurrency was reaching new heights in Iran. дальше »
2018-9-7 21:00 | |
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Ukrainians Advised to Pay 19.5% Tax on Crypto Incomes
In the absence of dedicated regulation, Ukrainians are expected to pay the regular 19. 5% income tax rate on their profits from crypto-related activities like trading and mining, a high-ranking official from the Finance Ministry in Kiev explained. дальше »
2018-9-8 13:10 | |
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Iran Confers ‘Industry’ Status Upon Crypto Mining Activities
Iran’s defiance of the US sanctions and its entry into alternative financial systems is creating inroads for cryptocurrencies. After being sidelined from the Belgium-based global banking and finance system SWIFT, the country is left with few options to handle payments and remittances internationally. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:59 | |
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Thailand’s Anti Money Laundering Office Set to Create Own Cryptocurrency Wallet for Confiscating Ill-Gotten Cryptoassets
In a bid to fight crypto-linked money laundering activities by bad actors in Thailand, the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has said it would create a cryptocurrency wallet to enable it to seize digital currencies from cyberpunks convicted of DLT-based virtual currency-related crimes, as first reported by local news source, The Nation on September 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:00 | |
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Japanese FSA Introduces New Tight Regulations for Upcoming Exchanges
The crypto-friendly Japanese markets became the target of one of the biggest heist in crypto history a few months ago. Since then, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has taken a few strict steps to curb activities at cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-4 17:29 | |
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Activities In The Crypto Market Raises Questions About Bitcoin Price Stability
The volatile nature of the crypto market is no more news, as the prices of Bitcoin and other altcoins increases and decreases at will. The past 12 months have seen Bitcoin grow from $5000 to over $19,000 before falling again. дальше »
2018-9-4 19:37 | |
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China’s Biggest Tech Companies Join Anticrypto Cause
Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent have decided to clamp down on cryptocurrency-related activities on their platforms. According to an article in the South China Morning Post (SCMP) published on Aug 27, these Chinese companies may have taken these measures to align with the strict stance taken by Chinese authorities. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:55 | |
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China Shuns Cryptocurrency Once Again: Warns Investors About Promises of “High Returns and Low Risk”
In the midst of a countrywide clampdown on cryptocurrency, the central bank of China, together with other government agencies, issued a warning on recent criminal activities to alert the public against fake claims. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:00 | |
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Russia May Criminalize Illegal Cryptocurrency Activities
Maintaining its positive, yet careful, stance on cryptocurrencies, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is considering making all unauthorized cryptocurrencies a criminally-liable offense, according to local outlet Izvestia. дальше »
2018-8-26 07:00 | |
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China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
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Research: Bitcoin Mining Operations Use Far Less Energy Than Banks
At a time when bitcoin antagonists have not stopped criticizing the world’s flagship digital currency for its high power consumption, The Conversation, a nonprofit academic news source has published a report on August 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-22 16:00 | |
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Thai Central Bank Defends Cryptocurrencies
In the high-profile Thai crypto fraud case involving an actor, Thailand’s central bank has clarified that the fraud is not related to cryptocurrency trading, but a general misuse of money. Thailand has recently legalized seven cryptocurrencies, authorized seven crypto firms, and the Bank of Thailand has green-lighted commercial banks’ subsidiaries for crypto activities. дальше »
2018-8-21 14:02 | |
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Prolific Bitcoin Dealer ‘Blew a Giant Hole’ Through US Legal Framework
A Mexico-based “prolific bitcoin dealer” has been indicted and held without bond in the US on a number of international money laundering charges. He used Bitfinex for his exchange needs after Coinbase closed his account. дальше »
2018-8-19 15:40 | |
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[promoted] Equity Trust Forges a New Path for Crypto-Based IRA Investments
Asset diversification has long been touted as a critical strategy for wealth building. This method of portfolio management, which traditionally involves a mix of stocks, fixed assets and commodities allows for maximum return at the least amount of risk — an important element for retirement savings. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:30 | |
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AMA With Origin Team Reveals Plans for Decentralized Sharing Economy
Matt Liu, Josh Fraser and former PayPal head Yu Pan want to bring the blockchain to the sharing economy. The trio is devising a platform with an emphasis on inclusive, peer-to-peer service hubs designed to decentralize the same consumer cost-friendly business models that have made companies like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft so popular in recent years. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:25 | |
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ChainXchange Day 2: Thomas Lee, Paul Krugman Discuss Bitcoin Longevity
The second day of Las Vegas Blockchain Week and the ChainXchange blockchain convention has concluded. Today’s activities included discussions and lectures carried out by prominent cryptocurrency supporters and skeptics, including representatives from Ripple and NEM, as well as Nobel Prize winning economist and perpetual crypto bear Paul Krugman. дальше »
2018-8-15 09:10 | |
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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions
Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:34 | |
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Two Swiss Banks Now Accepting Money From Crypto-related Activities
Switzerland is a major financial center and the land of private banks, the choice destination where old money is being kept under lock and key in secret vaults or secret bank accounts. In this age of cryptocurrencies, the Swiss proved to be just as adept as there are now two Swiss banks that offer financial […] Two Swiss Banks Now Accepting Money From Crypto-related Activities was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-13 14:15 | |
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Wormhole Mainnet and Developers Guide Launched
There’s been a lot of activities taking place with the new project developed by Bitmain called Wormhole. The team of developers just recently launched the Wormhole mainnet where the public can see the list of coins and the generated Wormhole Cash (WHC). дальше »
2018-8-11 20:10 | |
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Wormhole Mainnet and Developers’ Guide Launched
There’s been a lot of activities taking place with the new project developed by Bitmain called Wormhole. The team of developers just recently launched the Wormhole mainnet where the public can see the list of coins and the generated Wormhole Cash (WHC). дальше »
2018-8-12 20:10 | |
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US DEA Says Only 10% of Bitcoin Transactions Related to Illegal Activities
Critics have always warned anyone willing to listen that cryptocurrency could be used for illegal activities. Thanks to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data, the public now has an idea just how much of Bitcoin’s transactions are connected to criminal activity. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:00 | |
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The Vast Majority of Bitcoin Transactions are Used for Legal Activities Reports the DEA
The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has found that cryptocurrency use is now dominated by Bitcoin speculators, and the ratio of legal to illegal activity surrounding Bitcoin has reversed. дальше »
2018-8-10 22:51 | |
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Illegal Activity Shrinks to 10% as Speculators Become the Dominant Bitcoin Drivers
There was a time when the overwhelming majority of Bitcoin usage was associated with drug dealing and other illegal activities. With Bitcoin offering relative anonymity that traditional payment methods like cards and bank transfers didn’t, criminals were quick to hop on the bandwagon, which gave Bitcoin the misguided moniker of the criminals’ currency. While the […] дальше »
2018-8-10 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] criminal activities fall down to 10% from an inflated 90%
Recently, Lilita Infante of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] made a statement regarding the relation between Bitcoin and illegal activities. She stated that the transaction volume of Bitcoin used for illegal or criminal activities has increased since 2013, but the ratio of its usage in criminal activities has come down to 10% from an […] дальше »
2018-8-8 09:37 | |
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Investors and Not Criminals dominate Bitcoin Transactions, Says Federal Agent
Lilita Infante, a special agent of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has declared that Speculative investors dominate Bitcoin transactions as against criminal activities like money laundering, tax evasion, and drug trafficking. дальше »
2018-8-7 16:05 | |
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Bob Goodlatte Becomes First Member of Congress to Disclose Crypto Holdings
Bob Goodlatte, the chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary, has reported his private cryptocurrency holdings – making Mr. Goodlatte likely the first member of the United States Congress to disclose private investments in the form of virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-7 06:35 | |
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Coinbase Renews Money Transmitter License in Wyoming, Reopens Services in State
Coinbase has announced that it has renewed its money transmitter license in Wyoming three years after terminating its activities in the state. The move marks a significant shift in the working relationship between the crypto exchange giant and state regulators following the expiry of the previous license in June 2015. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:08 | |
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Bank of Thailand Green-Lights Financial Companies for Crypto Activities
Thailand’s central bank has announced the rules under which financial institutions, including commercial banks, and their subsidiaries can engage in cryptocurrency activities. They include securities, asset management, and insurance firms. дальше »
2018-8-6 10:45 | |
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On a Path to Recovery: Bithumb Reopens Deposits and Withdrawals
Following a disastrous security breach in June that led to losses of more than $30 million, Korean cryptocurrency exchange giant Bithumb has announced that it is set to resume deposit and withdrawal services on its platform. дальше »
2018-8-4 21:48 | |
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Growing Bitcoin Miner Enthusiasm, Hash Rate, Indicates Bullish Crypto Market Breakout
Are We Close To A Bullish Cryptocurrency Mining Market? At the end of 2017, cryptocurrency mining activities were at their peak. The famous virtual currency was traded around $20,000 dollars and miners were enjoying important returns after selling their coins in the market. дальше »
2018-7-31 09:29 | |
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Wondering Why Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee seems to be a Bitcoin Fan ?
Many within the cryptocurrency community might be perplexed that a founder of a Popular and Actively used cryptocurrency could be a strong Bitcoin fan instead of him solely making voices for the promotion of the activities of the cryptocurrency Litecoin he founded in 2011 while still working as a Google engineer, and then Coinbase before […] The post Wondering Why Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee seems to be a Bitcoin Fan ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-28 01:09 | |
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Vietnamese Regulator Tells Firms and Funds to Stay Away From Crypto
Vietnam’s securities watchdog has required local businesses not to engage in transactions with cryptocurrencies. The announcement follows a directive issued by the country’s prime minister earlier this year aimed at tightening what Vietnamese regulators call the management of crypto activities. дальше »
2018-7-26 05:35 | |
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Chinese Government shutdown illegal cryptocurrency mining operations
A small Chinese province was coerced to close down illegal bitcoin mining activities in the respective region before August 2018. This is In accordance with Chinese government currently busting all the crypto related operations. дальше »
2018-7-25 01:50 | |
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China Bids Farewell to ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners by the End of August
It became known that local authorities of Chinese mountain region Xinjiang are going to haul illegal mining activities before summer 2018 will come to a close. The post China Bids Farewell to ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners by the End of August appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:58 | |
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BitFunder Founder Seeks Plea Agreement from SEC for Crypto Fraud
FinanceFeeds’ revealed, on July 20, that the founder of the shutdown bitcoin stock exchange, BitFunder, Jon Montroll is trying to work on a “plea agreement” with the U. S Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), for both his and BitFunder’s multiple fraud and scam activities. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:08 | |
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Bitcoin investors are gambling on BTC’s value for no social benefit, says Congressman
During the recent financial services committee hearing at the U.S Congress, a Congressman named Brad Sherman suggested a ban regarding the buying and mining of cryptocurrencies by US citizens. He also strongly believes that cryptocurrencies take resources away from various other required areas and are used to facilitate criminal activities. Brad Sherman stated: “Cryptocurrencies offer […] дальше »
2018-7-20 18:28 | |
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The Dark Side of Cryptocurrencies Highlighted yet Again at House Hearing
US senators are not convinced that cryptocurrencies could be used for positive purposes. During a House Financial Services Committee hearing titled ‘The Future of Money: Digital Currency,’ four witnesses spoke before the house to highlight the state of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-20 14:59 | |
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The Daily: Minsk Mulls Rules for Exchanges, Qiwi Awards Employees with Tokens
In today’s Bitcoin in Brief, Belarus, which legalized crypto activities this spring, is now turning its attention to adopting standards for companies operating crypto exchanges and issuing tokens. дальше »
2018-7-20 14:55 | |
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Congressman Calls for Bitcoin Mining Ban in the United States
Several United States Congressmen spent the better part of yesterday (July 18, 2018) discussing issues relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The lawmakers examined matters concerning mining, criminal activities, and regulations. дальше »
2018-7-20 12:27 | |
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Congressman Calls for Bitcoin Mining Ban in the United States
Several United States Congressmen spent the better part of yesterday (July 18, 2018) discussing issues relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The lawmakers examined matters concerning mining, criminal activities, and regulations. дальше »
2018-7-20 22:58 | |
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Cryptocurrency Industry Needs to be Probed, Says U.S. Congressman
A Democratic lawmaker of the United States Congress wants the government to examine the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal activities critically. This call comes after revelations emerged last week that Bitcoin, a popular cryptocurrency played a role in the Russian meddling of the 2016 U. дальше »
2018-7-19 11:43 | |
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