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UK Government Moots Ban on Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The U. K. government is considering a ban on cryptocurrency-linked derivative products. The Financial Conduct Authority said in a report on Oct. 29 that it will begin consultations on whether to ban the sale of derivatives based on digital coins like BTC as well as to restrict crypto-based contracts of difference to the public. дальше »
2018-10-31 00:00 | |
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UK mulls banning cryptocurrency assets, says they have ‘no intrinsic value’
As part of a Treasury-led taskforce, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released details of its investigation into how UK regulators should approach the cryptocurrency industry, mostly by defining the different kinds of cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-30 16:45 | |
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UK Government will update crypto tax guidance by early 2019
On October 29, the UK government’s “Cryptoasset Taskforce,” first announced in March, published its final report, finding that the technology that makes up cryptocurrencies can be used to benefit the financial services sector, as well as other industries. дальше »
2018-10-30 10:18 | |
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Russia Requests Members of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to Control Crypto Exchange and Storage
Russia Tells Financial Action Task Force To Control Crypto Circulation The Financial Action Task Force is a Paris-based intergovernmental organization that was created in 1989 with the goal of helping in the development of standards that will help in the fight of money laundering around the world. Now, a regulator from the Russian government has […] дальше »
2018-10-30 03:57 | |
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Cyprus, VeChain Foundation and CREAM Sign Deal to Develop Blockchain, Fintech
The government of Cyprus has signed a deal with VeChain Foundation and CREAM to establish a framework of cooperation to develop blockchain technology and its application in financial services.
дальше »2018-10-29 13:39 | |
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Beautiful Island Of Bermuda Encourages Crypto Business Adoption By Their Government
It is only a region’s financial regulators that can make policies to encourage crypto adoption and Bermuda's government is pretty forward thinking. Bermuda is slowly turning out to be one of the top destinations for crypto startups. дальше »
2018-10-29 09:28 | |
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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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IRS Advisory Committee Requests Clearer Guidance for Crypto Tax Code
On October 24, 2018, an advisory committee to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a report calling for clarity on the IRS’s position toward cryptocurrency taxation. дальше »
2018-10-27 20:34 | |
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Greenstream Technologies: Cannabis Blockchain Network?
What Is Greenstream Technologies? Greenstream is an advanced blockchain gateway that seeks to help cannabis brands benefit from blockchain technology. Similarly, it aims at tapping blockchain’s potential in solving financial, operational, and logistical problems in the cannabis industry. дальше »
2018-10-26 11:04 | |
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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 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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David Chaum on Digital Privacy: “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
David Chaum, the cryptographer credited with starting the cypherpunk movement in the 1980s and launching eCash, an early form of virtual money in the 1990s, thinks people are taking financial privacy a lot more seriously these days. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:02 | |
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Albania to Explore Framework for Cryptocurrency Regulations
The government of Albania has stated that it will be considering the creation of cryptocurrency regulations. The eastern European nation hopes to encourage innovation, investment and, in turn, create jobs relating to the transformative financial technology by providing a welcoming base of operations for startups. дальше »
2018-10-24 00:00 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Only 39 Percent Pass Malta’s Cryptocurrency Exam
The pass rate for the exam developed by the Maltese government for financial services practitioners seeking to obtain cryptocurrency agent certification is reportedly only 39 percent. The exam is part of the requirements mandated by the country’s newly established Virtual Financial Assets Act. дальше »
2018-10-20 07:05 | |
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Only 39 Percent Pass Malta’s Cryptocurrency Exam for Financial Services Practitioners
The pass rate for the exam developed by the Maltese government for financial services practitioners seeking to obtain cryptocurrency agent certification is reportedly only 39 percent. The exam is part of the requirements mandated by the country’s newly established Virtual Financial Assets Act. дальше »
2018-10-20 07:05 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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Catalan Independence Leaders Reportedly Asking For Bitcoin Donations
Catalan politician Carles Puigdemont is reportedly asking for donations in Bitcoin to avoid scrutiny. Funding is said to be going to assist those who have left the region after the Spanish government cracked down on an independence push. дальше »
2018-10-19 12:00 | |
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UK Crypto Exchange Coinfloor First to Receive Gibraltar Blockchain License
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor has received a blockchain license from the strictly regulated Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), and is the first crypto exchange to do so since the Gibraltar government instituted its blockchain regulatory laws, according to Finance Magnates. дальше »
2018-10-18 22:00 | |
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Ex-CFTC Chair: Regulation Creates Confidence Needed for Broad Crypto Adoption
The former chairman of the CFTC believes that the U. S. government policy makers need to take a technology neutral stance on blockchain, but says that regulation is necessary on its application to protect investors and help crypto reach widespread adoption. дальше »
2018-10-17 09:00 | |
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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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Fincen Claims Iran Is Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U. S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:35 | |
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Korean Government Expected to Announce ICO Stance in November, Official Says
The South Korean government is expected to announce its position on initial coin offerings in November, according to a high-ranking official. The decision will follow the outcome of the survey which the country’s Financial Supervisory Service recently sent out to domestic blockchain companies. дальше »
2018-10-15 03:35 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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Bahrain Are Setting Up For A Crypto Adoption Overhaul
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation of the Middle East. Home to around 1. 23 million people and a very forward thinking population. Interestingly, Bahrain has a very powerful political position as a result of its location, therefore, cryptocurrency adoption in Bahrain could turn out to have a very significant impact. дальше »
2018-10-14 23:00 | |
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Korea’s Finance Regulator: We Should Not Equate Cryptos with Blockchain
South Korea’s top financial regulator on Thursday clarified that initial coin offering (ICO) issuance will remain banned despite the government’s inclination towards setting up a blockchain hub in Seoul. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:30 | |
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South Korean regulator warns of serious fallout if ICO ban lifts
South Korean lawmakers will decide the future of domestic initial coin offerings (ICOs) in November, but that hasn’t stopped its top financial regulator from lashing out at the cryptocurrency market one last time. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:09 | |
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Bithumb and ONEROOT Partner on ‘Rocket Plan’ to Develop Decentralized Exchange Using R1 Protocol
ONEROOT announced the release of their “Rocket Plan” officially joining the world market and the 2. 0 era. ONEROOT also acquired the first digital currency Financial Services License given by the government of Canada. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:21 | |
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Blockstream’s Liquid Network for “High Value” Bitcoin Payments Is Live
The Liquid Network is up and running. More than a year after its conceptual introduction at the Blockchain Association of Canada's Government Forum in Ottawa, Blockstream’s bitcoin scaling solution made its public debut on October 10, 2018, after going live among its partners on September 27. дальше »
2018-10-11 20:44 | |
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Coinbase confident Japan will let it sell cryptocurrency by 2019
Japan’s tough stance on cryptocurrencies may be a mood killer for most businesses, but Coinbase is loving it. In fact, the company believes the increased scrutiny in the country gives Coinbase an advantage over other cryptocurrency businesses. дальше »
2018-10-10 14:03 | |
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UAE Government Accepts Cryptocurrencies as Securities, to Legalize ICOs in 2019
The United Arab Emirates is spearheading cryptocurrency adoption in the Gulf region and intends to introduce initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a legal means-of-fundraising in 2019, reported Reuters on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-10 12:00 | |
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With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
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Lithuanian Government Explores the Threats and Opportunities With Cryptos
Lithuania is exploring new ways to learn about cryptocurrencies and see how the controversial yet revolutionary financial concept can fit into its economy. In the wake of this situation, the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) prepared a report detailing the threats and potential benefits of the crypto industry to the local economy, especially in the context […] Lithuanian Government Explores the Threats and Opportunities With Cryptos was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-10-9 13:49 | |
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Ugandan Authorities to Develop Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Economy
After helping Ugandans to become their banks and seamlessly carry out daily financial transactions like purchasing mobile airtime, paying electricity bills and more, without having to pay exorbitant banking fees, the creators of DALA, an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token, are now partnering with the Ugandan government and other local firms to develop a blockchain-powered renewable energy economy, reported TechCrunch on October. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin Foundation Challenges “French BitLicense” Proposed in PACTE Bill
On September 23, 2018, the Bitcoin Foundation sent a letter to the French Parliament asking that they reject a new crypto asset amendment being proposed in the PACTE Bill, which deals with the growth and transformation of France’s businesses and the country’s employee savings. дальше »
2018-10-4 22:10 | |
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Venezuela Set to Officially Release its Oil-backed Petro Next Week
The Petro, Venezuela’s controversial cryptocurrency is finally ready for official release to the global cryptocurrency market, the Venezuelan government said. The government is hoping that the cryptocurrency gains popularity as it is part of efforts to rescue the country’s financial system which has been swallowed up by inflation. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:16 | |
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Why Ethereum (ETH) Is Well Placed to Tokenize Securities
Securities can be defined as investment instruments bought and sold in financial markets, such as bonds, debentures, notes, options, shares (stocks), and warrants. This means that they can fall victim to fraud through forgery as well as physical theft. дальше »
2018-9-29 12:05 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Toronto’s tech scene
If you’re interested in the Canadian tech scene, Toronto is on your radar. Certainly the hype surrounding this tech scene is not undeserved. Among other good news to come out of Canada’s financial capital, the city has cemented its reputation as a global center for AI, thanks to a $5 million investment by Google into the Vector Institute last year and an aligned buy-in from the city’s academic, government and corporate sectors. дальше »
2018-9-28 20:44 | |
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Malta’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Come into Effect in November
Malta’s revolutionary cryptocurrency and blockchain technology regulatory provisions will come into effect in Q4 2018. Malta’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Take Effect Following the approval by the country’s Parliament, the Maltase Government has announced that the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA) and the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act (ITAS) will come into effect from November 1, […] The post Malta’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Come into Effect in November appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:10 | |
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Overstock.com CEO Acquires Stake in Blockchain Land Registry Startup
Overstock. com CEO Patrick Byrne has acquired a stake in blockchain startup, Medici Land Governance (MLG). Byrne purchased a 43 percent stake in the blockchain land registry in a private transaction. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:37 | |
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The Philippines Welcomes Blockchain, Cautious on Cryptocurrency
The Philippines central bank said it is encouraging the development and application of blockchain in the financial markets, as well as in government institutions, but added it is still cautious about cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-26 20:35 | |
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Singapore May Become First Country to Fully Embrace Cryptocurrencies
Singapore took a step closer towards cryptocurrencies as the national financial regulators discussed their openness towards the emerging industry during the Singapore Consensus. Singapore “Does Not Regulate Technology Itself But [Its] Purpose” It seems that the Singaporean government has a well-thought-out plan for introducing cryptocurrencies into their economy, according to TechCrunch. дальше »
2018-9-23 20:00 | |
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U.S. Congressman Drafts Blockchain Development Bills
The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, U. S. Representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of blockchain-focused bills in support of the development and use of blockchain technology and digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-22 18:10 | |
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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 | |
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Newest Crypto Exchange Offers Multiple Currencies Via One Book
The crypto world is welcoming its newest digital currency exchange. Known as BTSE, it’s a platform designed primarily to look after markets and OTC trading. The system is unique in the sense that it offers multiple currencies through one book, and entities like the U. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:05 | |
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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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U.K. Lawmakers Believe Britain’s Cryptocurrency Market Should Be Regulated
British lawmakers mentioned on September 19, 2018, that the cryptocurrency market needs urgent regulations. The Government should take action to protect retail investors from volatile prices, technical vulnerabilities, and position U. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:00 | |
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