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Russia’s Financial Watchdog to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry
Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service has revealed that it will regulate cryptocurrency-related transactions in the country, with a senior official saying that the agency will also oversee the broader cryptocurrency industry, in accordance with recommendations issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2018-10-30 20:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Regulator Says Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies
The lack of uniformity in stablecoins has led Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to conclude that stablecoins are not cryptocurrency. Not All Digital Assets Are Created Equal Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently announced that it does not believe stablecoins should be classified in the same category as cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-30 19:00 | |
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UK Financial Watchdog Mulls Ban on High Risk Crypto Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is eyeing a potential ban on the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, the Financial Times reported. The UK financial watchdog said that it would begin discussions in the first quarter of the next year on whether it would go ahead with the proposed ban on crypto-based difference, futures, and options. дальше »
2018-10-30 14:00 | |
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Japan: Stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies
The Japanese Financial Services Agency revealed exclusively to Bitcoin News today that, under current law, stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies. Currently there are two pieces of legislation that cryptocurrency companies must satisfy in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-29 15:08 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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Japanese Crypto Industry Granted Self-Regulatory Status by Authorities
Japan has always been a pro-cryptocurrency state. It made Bitcoin legal tender when several other countries were still determining the legal status of digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan gave the crypto industry self-regulatory status on Wednesday. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:29 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Cryptocurrency Industry
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, reports Reuters. Japan’s Virtual Currency Association will now be responsible for policing and sanctioning digital money exchanges for violations. дальше »
2018-10-26 21:17 | |
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Plans to Limit Leverage For All Crypto Trades
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan plans to cap the leverage for cryptocurrency margin trading. Capping Cryptocurrency Margin Trading According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Japan’s financial regulator is looking to reduce the leverage limit for cryptocurrency trading in the country. дальше »
2018-10-25 17:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Discussing Caps on Crypto Margin Trading
Japan’s FSA (Financial Services Agency) has just allowed crypto industry the permission to self-regulate. However, immediately afterward, they brought up a subject of introducing a cap on cryptocurrency margin trading. дальше »
2018-10-25 13:45 | |
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Japan Approves Self-Regulation of Cryptocurrency Exchanges
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Japan’s Financial Services Agency granted the cryptocurrency industry the authority to self-regulate. The approval means that the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a coalition of several registered digital currency exchanges, can now set rules for operational requirements, consumer protection, prevention of money laundering and employee ethics. дальше »
2018-10-25 06:55 | |
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Why Japan’s Decision to Allow Crypto Sector to Self-Regulate is Significant
Japan, the largest cryptocurrency exchange market by daily trading volume, has allowed the local crypto market to self-regulate, demonstrating trust towards the country’s cryptocurrency-related businesses. дальше »
2018-10-25 00:01 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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Japan grants cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status
Japan has been wrestling the cryptocurrency beast for some time and it looks like the country’s government has finally found a way to end the skirmish. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has today given the green light to let the industry regulate itself. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:43 | |
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Japan’s financial regulator grants cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status
On October 23, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) gave the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), a body comprised of all 16 licensed domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, to police and sanction exchanges for any violations. дальше »
2018-10-25 15:54 | |
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Breaking News: Cryptocurrency Self-Regulation Approved by Japan’s FSA
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) today (October 24) approved the self-regulation of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. Based on this decision, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) can exercise oversight over the operations of virtual currency exchanges in the country. дальше »
2018-10-24 14:08 | |
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Chinese Authorities Propose the First Set of Blockchain-Specific Regulations
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a draft policy framework on Oct 19, 2018, to regulate blockchain-powered services in the country. The leading internet censorship agency said it is open for public feedback till November 2, 2018, before finalizing the implementation of the new policy. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:00 | |
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Japanese Regulator to Host Regular Global Cryptocurrency Roundtable
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively shared with news. Bitcoin. com the details of its first-ever roundtable on cryptocurrency oversight. Regulators from over 15 countries participated in the event to share information and discuss cryptocurrency regulatory issues. дальше »
2018-10-23 06:30 | |
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SEC Launches a New Fintech Division to Engage With Fintech and Blockchain Start-ups
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Oct. 18 that it is launching the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), a new division that will help the regulatory agency to engage with fintech start-ups. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:29 | |
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Int’l Financial Watchdog FATF to Introduce Cryptocurrency Rules in 2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – an international agency which is intended to tackle criminal activity across the globe, is set to issue the first set of rules regarding cryptocurrency regulations in 2019. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:00 | |
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SEC Introduces Online Form for FinTech Investors Seeking ICO Advice
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission ICO Advisory Board stated it had enabled an online request form for FinTech-related meetings and other assistance, as per an announcement on October 19, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-21 09:00 | |
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Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Firm and CEO Ordered to Pay $2.5 Million in Penalties by Federal Court
In a press release by the US Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) on Oct. 18, the agency confirmed that Gelfman Blueprint Inc. (GBI) and its CEO, Nicholas Gelfman, had been ordered to pay more than $2. дальше »
2018-10-20 16:29 | |
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Two Maryland Men Arrested for Selling Xanax and using Bitcoin for Money Laundering
According to the news agency Deepdotweb, Two Maryland men were arrested for selling illegally distributing Xanax pills and using bitcoin as a payment method for a multimillion-dollar laundering operation. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:00 | |
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United States Marshals Service to Auction Bitcoins Worth $4.3 Million
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is set to auction bitcoins worth $4. 3 million next month. The government agency outlined that it plans to sell bitcoin seized during a wide range of criminal cases. дальше »
2018-10-19 09:00 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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US Marshals Service To Hold Bitcoin Auction
The government agency is (again) auctioning the cryptocurrency specifically designed to eliminate the need for the government to create and distribute currency. *face palm* But hey, maybe you can get it cheap! дальше »
2018-10-19 21:05 | |
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Rain Financial Aims to Be First Fully Regulated Crypto Exchange in Persian Gulf Region
Crypto investors are now becoming discerning when it comes to dealing with crypto exchanges and would rather pick one that is overseen by a government agency. Thankfully, investors in the Persian Gulf region will soon have a fully regulated crypto exchange in their midst — the Bahrain-based Rain Financial. дальше »
2018-10-15 16:59 | |
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Coinbase Confident of Receiving FSA Approval, Intends to Set Security Standards in Japan
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase aims to set a new security standard in Japan, and is more confident than ever that it will receive approval from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to operate an exchange in the region. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:15 | |
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Dubai to Launch State-Issued Stablecoin, Partners with Pundi X for Distributing PoS Terminals
Dubai’s credit agency announced an official partnership with cryptocurrency-payments provider Pundi X on Oct. 8, according to an official release. Pundi X Brings State-Backed Crypto to the Masses In a step towards the widespread adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as an accepted means-of-payment, Dubai’s Emcredit bureau and regional distributor Ebooc, a loyalty programs startup, […] The post Dubai to Launch State-Issued Stablecoin, Partners with Pundi X for Distributing PoS Terminals appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-9 12:00 | |
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EU Financial Watchdog to Determine ICOs Outside of “Regulatory World”
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial watchdog, has announced it is taking the same approach to initial coin offerings (ICOs) as its U. S. counterpart. дальше »
2018-10-8 22:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency Used by Russian Hackers, US Department of Justice Claims
Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital coins were part of Russian intelligence agents’ efforts to hide their traces while attacking World Anti-Doping Agency and other entities, a US indictment has revealed. дальше »
2018-10-6 20:05 | |
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Internal French Police Officer Apprehended for Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A security officer belonging to the French Intelligence Agency – General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) was arrested last week for selling state secrets on the Dark Web in exchange for bitcoin, reported Le Parisien on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:00 | |
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French Regulator Blacklists More Fraudulent Crypto Businesses
AMF, France’s financial regulator, has expanded its list of entities involved in fraudulent activities often related to cryptocurrency investments. The agency has added 21 new websites most of which have been luring French investors with offers to participate in token sales and digital assets trading. дальше »
2018-9-27 07:25 | |
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Tech Bureau’s Zaif Issued A Hard Warning By Japan’s Financial Services Agency
Tech Bureau, the company behind recently hacked cryptocurrency exchange Zaif have been issued a third (and probably final) warning by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA). The warning has come in the form of a Business Improvement Order, one that stipulates certain improvements that must be made to a financial based business otherwise they risk having their license to trade revoked. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:30 | |
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UNICEF French Office Starts Accepting Donations in Cryptocurrencies
Bearish markets in cryptocurrencies have created issues for traders. However, when it comes to crypto adoption, the situation doesn’t seem as bleak. Recently, a United Nations agency paved the way for cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-24 19:59 | |
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Japanese Crypto Exchange Reveals Breakdown of Tokens Lost in a $60M Hack
After the shocking ~$500-million Coincheck hack — dubbed as the biggest crypto heist ever — early this year, Japan’s Financial Services Agency has been keeping a close eye on the crypto industry, trying its best to bolster the security of crypto firms and, hopefully, prevent another hack from happening. дальше »
2018-9-24 18:59 | |
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Japan Reports Crypto Thefts up Three-Fold in 2018, Worth Half a Billion in Stolen Funds
Cryptocurrency–The National Police Agency of Japan has released troubling news on the state of cryptocurrency-related thievery. Despite growing adoption and awareness for the industry throughout 2018, thereby leading to an improvement in security for user funds, the Japanese organization reports crypto-related thefts have cost users more than half a billion dollars. дальше »
2018-9-21 04:42 | |
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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 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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“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 | |
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Weiss Ratings Backtracks After Tipping Ethereum to Beat Bitcoin
Weiss, the financial ratings agency that recently took a shine to cryptocurrency, has caught flak over its latest claim. After Weiss Ratings issued a tweet predicting BTC to lose 50% of its market share to ETH, the firm was forced to backtrack in the face of widespread scorn. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:00 | |
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Japan lost over $540M in cryptocurrency hacks in first half of 2018
Hackers have swiped over $540 million (60 billion Yen) worth of cryptocurrency from Japanese netizens over the first six months of 2018. On September 20, Japan’s National Police Agency revealed the number of cryptocurrency-related reported incidents rose to 158 – triple the amount of incidents over the same period last year, local outlet The Asahi Shimbun reports. дальше »
2018-9-20 11:47 | |
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Brazil Investigates Major Banks For Restricting Cryptocurrency Brokers
A watchdog agency is looking into six banks after the Brazilian Association for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain filed a complaint.
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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 | |
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Japan’s FSA to Add to Crypto Team for Exchange License Reviews
The Japanese financial regulatory body is contemplating an expansion of its team focused on cryptocurrency and related activities. Observing the growing interest of Japanese companies in establishing a digital currency exchange, The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to bring more breadth to its team in 2019, per a Reuters report dated September 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:30 | |
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