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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed

University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »

2018-9-13 18:07


PR: Bibox Gains Swiss VQF License – Accelerating Global Expansion

On 16th August 2018, Bibox, a leading AI-enhanced digital asset trading platform, announced its acquisition of Chain Capital that owns Swiss VQF license. VQF itself is the largest cross-industry Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) with the longest history that meets the standards established by the Financial Services Standards Association (FINMA). дальше »

2018-8-16 12:30


Coinbase Hires Anti-Money Laundering Expert as New Chief Compliance Officer

The U.S.’ leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, announced today that it has hired Anti Money Laundering (AML) expert Jeff Horowitz to act as the company’s new Chief Compliance Officer. The acquisition of Horowitz may serve as an effective attempt on the part of Coinbase to garner further trust in the eyes of major financial institutions and […] дальше »

2018-8-1 10:18


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Bitwise Files With SEC for Cryptocurrency ETF

Bitwise Asset Management is the latest venture to apply for a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF). Called the Bitwise HOLD 10 Cryptocurrency Index Fund, the ETF will track the returns of the company’s HOLD 10 Index, a “market-cap-weighted index of the 10 largest cryptocurrencies” that captures roughly 80 percent of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. дальше »

2018-7-25 02:18


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Regulations Round-Up: Malta Clarifies Law, UK Wealth Managers Urge FCA Action

In recent regulatory news, Malta’s financial regulator has sought to clarify the nation’s cryptocurrency regulations following the passing of an act pertaining to crypto assets, UK-based wealth managers have called for the FCA to take a strong stance regarding cryptocurrencies, and the deputy governor of Bank of Israel has predicted that cryptocurrencies will contribute to […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Malta Clarifies Law, UK Wealth Managers Urge FCA Action appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2018-7-25 02:05


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Malta Is All Set to Become a Blockchain Hub for Crypto Companies With Financial Services Act Soon Coming Into Force

Malta previously released a new set of regulations in a bid to become the first blockchain island in the world. A triad of laws, namely the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA Act), the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act (ITAS Act) and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act (MDIA Act), was passed earlier this month. дальше »

2018-7-24 12:59


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Connecting Blockchain Tech with Traditional Market claims INGOT Coin.

Having achieved its soft cap with ease during private TGE, INGOT Coin will act as a bridge between blockchain tech and regular financial market. A great disconnection between blockchain technology and traditional market is currently considered as one of the biggest issues faced by crypto community in penetrating mainstream financial markets. The INGOT Group was frustrated with дальше »

2018-7-12 21:57


Maltese Parliament Passes Three Bills on Distributed Ledger Technology

The Maltese Parliament passed four bills — one to establish Infrastructure Malta and three others for the regulation of the distributed technology sector in the country. According to Maltatoday, the three new bills for the blockchain industry include “Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act,” “Innovative Technological Arrangement and Services Act” and the “Virtual Financial Asset Act. дальше »

2018-7-6 15:26


FSA Denies Plans to Make Changes to Regulations Governing Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) finally refuted recent reports stating that it plans to make some changes to existing cryptocurrency regulations. The FSA is the government agency responsible for regulating the insurance, securities, exchange, and banking sectors in the country to ensure the stability of the financial system. дальше »

2018-7-5 16:39


Мальта первой в мире внедрила регулирование блокчейн-индустрии

Парламент Мальты принял три ранее одобренные правительством страны закона о регулировании блокчейн-индустрии на территории этого островного государства: закон об управлении цифровыми инновациями (Digital Innovation Authority Act), закон об оценке технологических решений и сервисов (Innovative Technological Arrangement and Services Act) и закон о виртуальных финансовых активах (Virtual Financial Asset Act). дальше »

2018-7-5 09:58


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Malta Passes Blockchain Bill to Confirm Itself as the Blockchain Island

The Parliament of Malta has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for blockchain technology, local news outlet Malta Today reported July 4. The bills include the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act, the Innovative Technological Arrangement and Services Act, and the Virtual Financial Asset Act. In May, the Transport Minister of Malta дальше »

2018-7-5 07:26


Japanese Financial Institution Will Change Virtual Money Trading Rules

Japanese financial regulator the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering to change the legal basis for how it regulates cryptocurrency exchanges, local media Sankei reports July 3. The FSA reportedly is considering to regulate crypto exchanges by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), instead of its current legal foundation, the Payment Services Act. Should дальше »

2018-7-3 09:06


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Malta Passes Trio of paid as Portion of ‘Blockchain Island’ Plan

Malta has taken a significant step toward becoming a “Blockchain Island.” Calling the news a “world first,” Schembri, who introduced all three bills to parliament, tweeted: The three bills –numbered 43, 44, 45 – are titled “The Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act,” “The Virtual Financial Assets Act,” and “The Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act,” respectively. With дальше »

2018-6-27 20:06


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Bill introduced in US Congress to help study crypto and how it relates to sex trafficking.

The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee has proposed a bill today that would initiate a study on how cryptocurrencies are used in sex trafficking. The “Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficking” or the “FIND Trafficking Act” was prepared by Representative Juan Vargas and was supposed to be introduced on June 12. Members of дальше »

2018-6-13 07:19


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