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Turkey Finance Minister Embraces ICO Hype for Already Troubled Economy
If regional Turkish media is to be believed, no less than the country’s Minister of Finance (Finmin), Berat Albayrak, has proposed looking into the wildcat world of initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a way to boost the economy. дальше »
2018-9-22 10:50 | |
Taiwanese Candidate Accepts Crypto Donations, California Bans Them
Using cryptocurrency for political donations has been a hot topic in many societies. Two recent developments demonstrate different views on the matter. A Taiwanese politician who has accepted bitcoin from his supporters believes crypto donations can help keep his country’s political system clean and transparent. дальше »
2018-9-22 06:05 | |
California’s Campaign Watchdog Bans Political Donations with Bitcoin
The Fair Political Practices Commission, California’s campaign watchdog arm, has voted 3-1 to ban political donations with any cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, because of transparency issues. The vote follows similar decisions made by other states in the country such as South Carolina. дальше »
2018-9-22 00:00 | |
Hackers Have Been Secretly Using Indian Government Sites to Mine Cryptos
India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
Japanese Regulators Urgently Respond to Zaif’s Hack
Following the hack of Zaif, one of Japan’s regulated crypto exchanges, the country’s financial regulator immediately responded, launching an emergency inspection of the exchange and a survey of all other crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-21 10:25 | |
In First Half of 2018, Japan Counts $540 Million Lost to Crypto Thefts
When Tokyo-based Mt. Gox got hacked to the tune of 650,000 bitcoin in 2014, Japan learned early on the tough lessons of cryptocurrency theft. Yet, to this day, despite the country’s ongoing efforts to educate investors and ramp up oversight of crypto exchanges, it still feels the sting of hackers. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:45 | |
“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
France Created a Legal Framework for ICOs in the Country
France has adopted what has been described as an innovative and progressive legislative framework on initial coin offerings (ICOs). In fact, just last week, the French parliament voted to adopt Article 26 of the Loi PACTE, an initiative put forth by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance as part of a wider vision to […] France Created a Legal Framework for ICOs in the Country was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-21 14:49 | |
China’s ‘Bitcoin Girl’ Documentary Shows Challenges Of Bitcoin Use
It’s been a year since China banned Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges as well as initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the populous country of 1. 4 billion. The government isn’t relenting in its anti-crypto drive, either. дальше »
2018-9-20 23:00 | |
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKCoin Expands U.S. Offerings with Five New Coins
Following a successful launch in California only a few months ago, the U. S. branch of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is adding five new coins to its listings. Those coins include Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Stellar lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and 0x (ZRX). дальше »
2018-9-20 16:49 | |
PBOC Provides Update on Its Crypto Prevention Efforts
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has issued a statement detailing its efforts to stop and prevent crypto and initial coin offering activities in the country. The bank outlines measures against the widespread of overseas exchanges servicing domestic users such as blocking trading platforms and closing down 3,000 trading accounts. дальше »
2018-9-19 13:55 | |
Woman Accepts 21-Day Bitcoin Survival Challenge in Post-Ban China
Do you think you could travel and survive for 21 days on just 0. 21 Bitcoin? How about in a country where the authorities have banned it? A Chinese documentary is following a young woman attempting to do just this in some of China’s major cities. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:00 | |
Swiss Cafe Debuts ‘First Of Its Kind’ Bitcoin Lightning Network Orders
A cafe in Switzerland has become the first in the world to release a self-service shop which allows customers to order menu items using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network (LN). Coffee For (Lightning) Bitcoin energyKitchen, located in the country’s capital Bern, has begun offering coffee, drinks and food items via an online shop and QR codes located outside its physical premises. дальше »
2018-9-19 23:00 | |
Five Major Banks Penalized in State Funds Theft Case in Kenya
Kenya’s central bank has penalized five major commercial banks for handling stolen state funds in the corruption scandal involving the country’s National Youth Service and Ministry of Devolution and Planning. дальше »
2018-9-19 15:30 | |
Nasdaq to Acquire Cinnober, a Crypto-Friendly Swedish Trading Exchange
Nasdaq Acquires Crypto-Friendly Swedish Exchange Cinnober The second largest stock exchange in the world, Nasdaq, has recently announced that it would acquire another company called Cinnober. This trading solution provider is based in the country of Sweden and already has shown some support for cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-17 23:18 | |
The Secret to Better Government Is Less Government
Governments. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them, right? From first world countries to war-torn hellholes, bemoaning politicians is de rigueur. Yet for all their flaws, we tend to view our elected officials as a necessary evil, for if they weren’t in office, the country would descend into anarchy. дальше »
2018-9-17 16:55 | |
Japanese Regulator Unveils Crypto Regulation Updates
Japan’s financial regulator has recently unveiled the current state of the crypto regulations in the country. Three crypto operators are currently being reviewed. With 160 companies wanting to enter the space, the regulator plans to add more personnel to help review new applicants. дальше »
2018-9-17 09:12 | |
Growing Number of Indian Crypto Exchanges Say Fiat Support Is Back Despite RBI Ban
A growing number of crypto exchanges in India have announced the return of fiat deposit and withdrawal support despite the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. Several other exchanges in the country also allow their users to use Indian rupees to buy and cash out cryptocurrencies through their exchange-escrow peer-to-peer (P2P) services. дальше »
2018-9-17 23:28 | |
The Daily: Binance Tests Fiat Exchange, Russians Mull Crypto Platforms
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will start testing a fiat-to-crypto currency trading platform in Singapore and we’ve got the story in Sunday’s edition of The Daily. Also, two islands in Russia are competing to host the country’s first regulated exchange, and the ECB says Europe doesn’t need a central bank issued crypto. дальше »
2018-9-16 15:28 | |
Japanese FSA Is Gearing Up for the Crypto Exchange License Storm
Japan is a crypto-friendly country. While other countries are trying to understand the scope of cryptocurrencies, Japan had already made way for institutional blockchain development and shown interest in crypto assets. дальше »
2018-9-16 15:59 | |
RBI Ban Hearing Delayed – Indian Supreme Court Too Busy for Crypto This Week
All petitions against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are supposed to have been heard by the country’s supreme court on September 11. However, the court has been busy every day this week and has postponed the RBI ban hearing. дальше »
2018-9-15 00:10 | |
Huobi Enters Japanese Market With BitTrade Acquisition
Huobi Japan Holding Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade, marking the top-three exchange’s formal entry into the Japanese market. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:25 | |
Huobi to ‘Aggressively’ Enter Japanese Market
Crypto exchange Huobi is entering the Japanese market by acquiring a majority stake in one of the 16 government-approved crypto exchanges in the country. The company says it plans to “aggressively scale this trading platform into the largest in Japan,” with an eye on global expansion in the future. дальше »
2018-9-13 03:40 | |
World Economic Forum and the Chinese Cryptocurrency Space
On the latest episode of The Bitcoin Game, host Rob Mitchell explains the recent trip he took to the World Economic Forum. Based in Davos, Switzerland, this international conference featured a wide number of economic experts and panelists within the international financial industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:24 | |
Biking Across America, Crypto Cyclists Look to Raise $1 Million for Charity
Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:42 | |
How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Japan
Japan has been one of the few countries in the world that has been pro-crypto since day one. The country pronounced Bitcoin as a legal form of payment back in 2016, but until 2017 the country did not have regulations for the market and industry. дальше »
2018-9-19 09:21 | |
How to buy cryptocurrency in Japan
Japan has been one of the few countries in the world that has been pro-crypto since day one. The country pronounced Bitcoin as a legal form of payment back in 2016, but until 2017 the country did not have regulations for the market and industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 09:21 | |
Malta Stock Exchange and Binance to Launch Tokens Platform
MSX PLC, the digital asset arm of the Malta Stock Exchange, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance to launch a digital exchange for trading security tokens, per its press release. дальше »
2018-9-12 00:01 | |
Canada’s First Bitcoin Fund Debuts on NEO Connect, Opens to Accredited Investors
The notion of a Bitcoin ETF may have become retail investors’ lifeline, fixing the spotlight firmly on every move of the ubiquitous financiers of Wall Street. Meanwhile, just north of the border, Canadians are witnessing the launch of the nation’s first Bitcoin fund, an ETF-style onramp for the country’s largest investors. дальше »
2018-9-12 20:00 | |
Did Traders Throw Caution to the Wind in China Amid Crypto Ban?
Enthusiastic traders are mocking the crypto ban in China. Despite the authorities launching several attacks on the cryptocurrency sector, digital currencies still survive in the country. A South China Morning Post report suggests that trade is not just active in the country but also thriving right beneath the rule of law. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:10 | |
Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification
South Korean banks are reportedly taking measures to limit services for customers who are not using the real-name system. It has been over seven months since the Korean government introduced the crypto real-name system, but only 40-50% of accounts at the country’s top four cryptocurrency exchanges have been converted into real-name ones, according to local […] The post Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-11 10:35 | |
South Korean Crypto Know-How and Capital Sought by Uzbekistan and Belarus
South Koreans undoubtedly have some respectable crypto experience and others have taken note. Uzbekistan, which recently legalized the trading of digital assets, has turned to South Korean experts for help in realizing a project to create the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2018-9-10 05:55 | |
Denmark’s Largest Bank May Have Facilitated up to $150 Billion in Money Laundering
Companies from Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union have apparently turned the small country of Estonia into a massive money laundering haven. An investigation into the Estonian branch of Denmark’s largest bank is examining up to $150 billion which may have been involved. дальше »
2018-9-10 23:55 | |
Thai Government Approves Crypto Exchange, Wants Own Wallet
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has approved another crypto exchange to legally operate in the country. There are now six exchanges that have been granted approval. Meanwhile, the government is considering maintaining its own wallet in order to confiscate cryptocurrencies from illegal sources. дальше »
2018-9-8 13:57 | |
India Crypto Exchanges: Supreme Court Hearing to be Inconsequential
While expectations and fears are mounting on an imminent Supreme Court decision about the regulator’s ban concerning cryptocurrency trade in India, the big day may not exactly be a defining one for the future of bitcoin in the country. дальше »
2018-9-8 04:10 | |
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 | |
Major Korean Insurer to Offer Crypto Exchanges Insurance for Hacking Damages
A major South Korean insurance company reportedly will start offering cryptocurrency exchanges insurance aimed at compensating for damages caused by hacking, according to local media. Currently, few crypto exchanges in the country are insured and hacking damages are not covered. дальше »
2018-9-7 03:10 | |
Uzbekistan Legitimizes Cryptocurrency Activity In New Decree
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, recently signed a decree that permits the existence of cryptocurrency exchanges and other activity surrounding the industry, according to local media. дальше »
2018-9-7 22:19 | |
Uzbekistan Legalizes Crypto Exchanges and Trading
A new presidential decree legalizes cryptocurrency trading in Uzbekistan, introducing licensing for crypto exchanges and a set of requirements they will be obliged to meet. To operate in the country, foreign trading platforms will have to establish local subsidiaries and abide by the country’s relevant laws. дальше »
2018-9-7 17:35 | |
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 | |
Where Is Petro – Venezuela’s Sovereign Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is the answer to some problems in the world, but it isn’t necessarily a savior for an economy plagued by hyperinflation and bad policies. The Nicolas Maduro led Venezuelan government has failed on several fronts to save the country from extreme hardships. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:29 | |
Iran Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining as Industry
Iran has purportedly accepted cryptocurrency mining as an official industry. According to a high-ranking official, all related institutions have already agreed on it. A Breath of Fresh Air Iran has historically been fairly controversial in its stance towards cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-6 11:00 | |
India’s Largest Blockchain Conference a Positive Sign for Bitcoin, CEO Says
With over 200 government attendees and 5,000 registered, India hosted the country’s largest blockchain conference at the beginning of August. According to the CEO of the company co-hosting the event, this is a major signal that governments are embracing further blockchain adoption. дальше »
2018-9-6 03:00 | |
Bitcoin Hits $24000 In Iran As Government Recognises Crypto Mining As An Industry
Recently, Iran have announced that they will start to recognise cryptocurrency mining as an industry. This comes after an increased pressure on the country by the United States changing the economic sanctions. дальше »
2018-9-5 18:00 | |
Confiscation of Bitcoin ATMs in Russia Leads to Outcry from Local Operator
A Russian cryptocurrency company is fighting back against Russian authorities who, according to the company, illegally seized twenty-two Bitcoin ATMs operating throughout the country. Details of the Seizure BBFpro, a Russian company that services Bitcoin ATMs in Russia, is not experiencing the best of times, as Russian authorities have seized twenty-two of its ATMs. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:47 | |