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Bittrex Reinvigorates AML Measures with IdentityMind Partnership
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex on May 21, 2019, announced that it had partnered with blockchain security solutions firm IdentityMind to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) measures. Tightening Security Measures The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) persistence to establish strict crypto regulations across the globe has weighed down on exchange platforms who have, to date, been followingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 20:00 | |
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Laos Central Bank Wary of Cryptocurrencies’ Use in Money Laundering
The central bank of Laos has warned commercial banks, financial institutions, and investors not to buy, sell or use cryptocurrencies, reports local media outlet Vientiane Times, May 21, 2019. Laos Does Not Want Cryptocurrencies Laos’ central bank, the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), has cautioned financial market players against digital currency transactionsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:00 | |
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Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals
Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
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Nabbed! SEC Reels in $30 Million Alleged Diamond-Backed Crypto Scam
By CCN: The U. S. SEC has secured a court order to stop an alleged diamond-backed Ponzi scheme estimated to be worth around $30 million. The securities regulator outlined how more than 300 investors were fleeced into handing over funds to Florida-based Argyle Coin LLC. дальше »
2019-5-22 22:30 | |
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Bitcoin Can Wreak Havoc by ‘Ruining’ Governments: Senior Russian Official
By CCN: A top official with Russia’s State Duma (the Russian Parliament) warned that bitcoin has the capacity to ruin governments because it could facilitate the offshoring of massive amounts of money. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:25 | |
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Myanmar Central Bank Determined to Curb the Flourishing Local Crypto Industry
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) is determined to curb the growing local cryptocurrency industry. This comes after the central bank issued a warning against engaging in cryptocurrency activities. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:58 | |
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QLC Chain Launches Counter Telecom Fraud Platform
Leading Chinese cloud communications provider, QLC Chain, has announced the launch of its Counter Telecom Fraud Platform, which went live on May 17th. 19 May 2019, Shenzhen, China – QLC Chain has announced the launch of it’s Counter Telecom Fraud Platform. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:59 | |
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Why Would an Anti-Bitcoin US Congressman Want a Bill to “Outlaw” Cryptocurrencies?
Sherman says, “nip this (Crypto) in the bud” as it undermines the US Dollar He says Cryptos are mostly used by criminals The Democrat Congressman from California, Brad Sherman, a bitcoin basher recently at a meeting of the House Financial Services Committee on May 9 called out for a legislation that will make it illegal […] дальше »
2019-5-21 03:04 | |
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Bitcoin Whales Swimming Upstream Moving $38 Million In BTC Transferred In Two Transactions
The long-awaited Bitcoin bull trend finally materialized in the early hours of May 19, displaying a rapid hourly price gain of 7 percent, piquing the attention of the entire crypto industry as well as the entire financial markets in general. дальше »
2019-5-21 23:42 | |
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Payments Platform BitPay Hints at Adding a Top Five Cryptocurrency
The blockchain payments platform BitPay has added a new member to help continue growing its business. In a May 7, 2019, press release, the company announced that Glen Braganza, formerly of WorldPay, would join BitPay’s operations as their Chief Financial Officer. дальше »
2019-5-20 20:00 | |
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EU Central Bank Comes Around on Crypto, Says They Pose No Financial Threat
On May 18, the European Central Bank (ECB) released a paper on crypto-assets and stated that they do not… The post EU Central Bank Comes Around on Crypto, Says They Pose No Financial Threat appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:07 | |
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JPMorgan Tries Fear-Mongering in Attempt to Sabotage Rowdy Bitcoin Price Rally
By CCN: JPMorgan doesn’t love bitcoin. The bank – the United States’ biggest financial institution by assets – has been historically pessimistic about the flagship cryptocurrency, so just when bitcoin prices started going through the roof, it decided to crash the party with a dire warning. дальше »
2019-5-20 15:17 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Banks pour $50M into blockchain, Bitcoin gets on CBS’ 60 Minutes
Another weekend, another batch of stories you might’ve missed. Or as we like to put it: welcome back to another edition of Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories. дальше »
2019-5-20 12:07 | |
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Facebook Registers New Fintech Company in Geneva
Social media firm Facebook has set up a new financial technology firm in Geneva, Switzerland, Reuters reports, May 17, 2019. Facebook Quietly Sets up a Fintech Firm According to a filing with the Geneva Commercial Register, on May 2, 2019, Facebook Global Holdings II LLC registered a firm named Libra Networks LLC. дальше »
2019-5-20 11:00 | |
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Facebook Unexpectedly Plants Its Flag in Crypto-Friendly Switzerland
By CCN: Facebook has reportedly set up a fintech company dubbed Libra Networks in Switzerland. The move clearly correlates with the social media giant’s Project Libra. According to Reuters, the focus of the fintech is on the blockchain, payments, data analytics, and investing. дальше »
2019-5-20 02:00 | |
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BitcoinHD Appearance at Consensus 2019 NY, Revolution in the Mining Industry?
Consensus 2019 was held in New York from 13th to 15th May. It is a grand event for all practitioners in the global blockchain industry. It brought together financial giants, blockchain start-ups, academic institutions, and regulatory authorities. дальше »
2019-5-19 15:34 | |
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Circle’s Poloniex Exchange Delists Nine Altcoins from U.S. Markets
Poloniex, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Circle Internet Financial, has announced the delisting of nine altcoins from its United States markets starting from May 29, 2019, citing regulatory uncertainties, according to a blog post on May 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-18 19:00 | |
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Millions to Miss Work After GoT Finale. Here’s Why Economy Will Survive
By CCN: The “Game of Thrones” finale is coming. Just two days away, the resolution of a show that has captivated the world is a big deal. According to a recent survey, some 10. 7 million Americans will avoid going to work on Sunday and Monday due to events in Westeros. дальше »
2019-5-19 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin No Threat Yet but Crypto ‘Phenomenon’ Needs Monitoring: European Central Bank
By CCN: The European Central Bank (ECB) has found that crypto does not pose risks to financial stability in the Eurozone. The central bank does recommend, however, that European legislatures create a uniform approach to crypto-assets. дальше »
2019-5-19 15:40 | |
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Cornell Computer Science Professor Looks to Launch a Crypto Token
According to a Bloomberg report published May 16, 2019, a computer science professor from Cornell University, Emin Gun Sirer, is set to launch a cryptocurrency and blockchain network with financial backing from some of the most prominent VC firms in the tech industry. дальше »
2019-5-18 13:00 | |
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New Libra Networks Firm Registered by Facebook in Geneva to Focus on Blockchain
According to a filing as seen on the Geneva Commercial Register, Facebook Global – the parent company for the most popular social media platform in the world – has just registered Libra Networks LLC, a new financial technology company. дальше »
2019-5-18 09:07 | |
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Does the Recent Stock Market Volatility Showcase Bitcoin’s Growing Popularity?
Our readers may be aware of the fact that stock markets all across the globe have been facing a lot of bearish pressure over the course of the past few weeks. However, despite all this, Bitcoin has continued its strong financial ascent — with the flagship cryptocoin recently breaking past its all-important $8K resistance barrier […] дальше »
2019-5-18 07:01 | |
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Coinbase CEO Teases Launch of Debit Card in the U.S.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced that the company is working on introducing its debit card to customers in the U. S. Armstrong’s announcement came in a live AMA session on YouTube on May 16, 2019, during which he fielded questions and touched on various topics such as community trust ratings for altcoins and fraud prevention. дальше »
2019-5-18 19:15 | |
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Report: Mass Withdrawals from Exchanges Could be Behind Bitcoin’s Price Rally
Citing data from blockchain research firm TokenAnalyst, Bloomberg reported on May 15, 2019, that the current boom in the price of bitcoin (BTC) might just be the consequence of investors withdrawing their holdings from large exchanges due to renewed ambiguity surrounding their financial health. дальше »
2019-5-17 20:00 | |
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Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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Hong Kong and Thai Authorities Sign Fintech MoU
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bank of Thailand (BOT), in a bid to promote financial technology (fintech) collaborations between the two regulators, according to a Crowdfund Insider report on May 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 11:30 | |
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Lykke’s utility tokens go traditional with GENTWO
Zurich, 15 May 2019 – innovation made in Switzerland: two innovative financial solution providers have joined forces. Blockchain-based digital asset exchange Lykke and “new generation” securitization specialist GENTWO have made Lykke’s utility tokens investable and bankable through a conventional Swiss-compliant tracker certificate complete with Swiss ISIN. дальше »
2019-5-16 10:30 | |
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European Central Bank Policymaker Backs Stablecoins over Bitcoin
European Central Bank policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau believes that stablecoins can play an important role in the financial system as they aren’t as volatile as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reported Bloomberg, May 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-16 09:00 | |
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Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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ZCash Publishes Q2 2019 Transparency Report
The Electric Coin Company that runs ZCash (ZEC) has published a transparency report highlighting key figures and expenses they incur on a monthly basis. The report, which was published on their blog on May 14, 2019, comes amid demand for more transparent disclosures from cryptocurrency firms. дальше »
2019-5-15 15:00 | |
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Grayscale Reports $3.2 Million Average Weekly Investments in Bitcoin Trust
The first quarter of 2019 was bullish for the digital asset management firm Grayscale Investments and the company is gearing up to have another run. According to a first quarter “Digital Asset Investment Report” from the company, published on May 13, 2019, product inflows from Grayscale Investments grew by 42 percent over Q4 2018. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:23 | |
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Australia’s Cancer Faker Used Defrauded Funds to Secretly Trade Cryptocurrency
By CCN: An Australian woman who faked cancer and duped people into buying her products, Belle Gibson, may have used the proceeds of her fraudulent scheme to trade crypto among other assets. This emerged after she appeared in court over her failure to pay a $285,000 (AUD$410,000) fine, per The Guardian. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:02 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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Dubai Bitcoin Exchange BitOasis Wins Preliminary License in Middle East First
By CCN: The United Arab Emirates has granted crypto exchange BitOasis a preliminary license which allows it to operate a digital asset wallet and a trading platform in the region. According to Dubai-based BitOasis, this will make the firm Middle East’s first regulated bitcoin exchange. дальше »
2019-5-13 15:33 | |
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How Artificial Intelligence is Promoting the Financial Services Industry
At the cusp of rapid technological innovation, we tend to see the financial services and banking industry keeping up with the latest advancements. As reported by The Next Web on May 7, 2019, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the financial industry has helped increase the speed and accuracy of processes by reducing the margin ofRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-13 09:00 | |
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FinCEN Issues Clear Guidance to Money Services Businesses (MSBs)
To serve as a reminder to persons who have the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) obligations, the U. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on May 9, 2019, issued interpretive guidance. The guidance focuses on how FinCEN money services businesses (MSBs) regulations apply to certain ventures that deal with money transmission whose value is not denominated inRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-13 20:00 | |
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Malta: Crypto-Friendly Founders Bank Hires Ex Deutsche Executive as New CEO
Founders Bank, a Malta-based blockchain-friendly financial institution has hired Kenan Altunis, former Deutsche Bank chief executive officer, to function as its CEO, according to a Bloomberg report on May 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-12 09:30 | |
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FinCEN Unveils New Bitcoin Guidelines: Here’s What You Need to Know
On Thursday (May 9, 2019), the U. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published new guidelines showing how anti-money laundering (AML) laws apply to Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency in general. дальше »
2019-5-12 22:00 | |
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U.S. Congressman Proposes to Ban All Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Congressman Bradley Sherman, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, asked others in his party to join him to prepare a bill to ban all cryptocurrencies, reported The Block Crypto on May 09, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:00 | |
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BitMart and Genesis Block Announce Strategic Partnership
NEW YORK NY, May 11, 2019— BitMart, a premier global digital asset trading platform, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Genesis Block Group Holdings LLC and its affiliates (“Genesis Block”), a blockchain and digital asset-focused services platform that includes a registered broker-dealer subsidiary, GB Capital Markets, Inc. дальше »
2019-5-12 20:13 | |
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Bitfinex Releases IEO Whitepaper, Claims $404 Million Net Profit in 2018
Under fire cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, has released a whitepaper claiming they turned a $404 million net profit in 2018, as reported by Bloomberg on May 9, 2019. The information provided is not backed by evidence as the exchange only revealed select data from their financial statements. дальше »
2019-5-11 17:00 | |
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French Multinational Financial Institutions Settle $112 Million Transaction on Ethereum
Societe Generale S. A. , one of the largest financial institutions in France, issued covered bonds worth $112 million in the form of security tokens using the Ethereum blockchain. It was a pilot program to test how the use of blockchain and cryptocurrency could reduce the time and cost of settlement of securities, reported Bloomberg, May 09,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-11 09:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] price may pause post surge, speculates KKM Financial founder Jeff Kilburg
Bitcoin’s [BTC] latest sprint above the much awaited $6,000-mark prompted massive speculations from institutional players globally. Jeff Kilburg, the KKM Financial founder, spoke about his expectation of BTC’s price movement after the recent six-month high on CNBC. дальше »
2019-5-11 22:00 | |
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Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning node and FinCen: ‘It’s just silly. Honestly, people, stop with this stuff,’ says Legal Officer
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCen] issued its guidance on the ‘Application of FinCEN’s Regulations to Certain Business Models Involving Convertible Virtual Currencies’ on May 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-10 17:00 | |
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Facebook Relaxes Ban on Cryptocurrency Ads As the Tech Giant Forges Ahead With Its Own Blockchain Project
Facebook, one of the big four tech companies, announced on May 8 via a blog post that it is relaxing its policy on ads related to cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and financial products and services. дальше »
2019-5-10 11:19 | |
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Currency.com Launches Tokenized Government Bonds
Currency. com, a blockchain-based platform that claims to be the world’s first regulated tokenized securities exchange, announced the launch of the crypto version of the Belarusian government bonds and interested investors can now purchase the financial instrument with bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and the fiat standard, according to Fintech Finance report on May 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-10 11:00 | |
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