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Cryptocurrency Firms Now Licensed Under Updated Banking Regulations in Switzerland
Swiss FINMA recently introduced new guidelines for companies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency-based firms interested in the new FinTech license. Details of the Guidelines Switzerland’s financial regulatory body, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published a set of guidelines for the procurement of the new FinTech License. дальше »
2018-12-5 12:41 | |
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South Korea’s FSS Watchdog Warns 2 Banks for Lack of Crypto Trading AML Regulation Management
As South Korea has come in to the cryptocurrency market, they have been fairly strict about the regulations that exchanges and investors must adhere to. However, as the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reviewed the local financial institutions, they have found that two major domestic banks are not doing their part in anti-money laundering (AML) […] дальше »
2018-12-5 03:28 | |
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Finma: Crypto Startups Can Handle up to $100M of Deposits in Switzerland
Crypto-asset companies can now apply for licenses to handle as much as 100 million Swiss francs ($100 million) in public deposits under new regulations published on Dec. 3 by Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma). дальше »
2018-12-4 21:30 | |
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Japan Updates ICO Regulations While BitTrade Joins Huobi Family
Japan’s crypto friendly status has been achieved through a solid regulatory framework which protect investors without stifling trading or innovation. This has been strengthened this week when its financial watchdog announced plans for further ICO regulation. дальше »
2018-12-4 15:00 | |
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Wyoming Passes Bill to Secure Banking Relations for Blockchain Companies
The state of Wyoming has passed a blockchain bill that allows banks to provide banking services to blockchain companies in the state. According to the legislative document, the new bill would create a new banking category called the Special Purpose Depository Bank, a group of financial institutions in the state that provide banking services to blockchain-based businesses. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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Japan’s FSA Set to Regulate ICOs Next Month
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly set to introduce a regulatory framework governing initial coin offerings (ICOs). FSA to Limit Participation Capabilities Citing sources familiar to the matter, local Japanese media Jiji Press reports that the country’s Financial Services Agency is set to introduce regulations on initial coin offerings. дальше »
2018-12-3 18:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency to Bring New ICO Regulations
CoinSpeaker Japan’s Financial Services Agency to Bring New ICO Regulations The new guidelines mandate local companies to register with the FSA before launching their ICO digital tokens in the market. дальше »
2018-12-3 16:41 | |
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Japan Unveils Plans to Regulate Initial Coin Offerings
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has held several meetings to discuss how to best regulate initial coin offerings. In addition to registration requirements, the regulator reportedly plans to amend two existing laws that can be applied to token sales. дальше »
2018-12-3 14:15 | |
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Japan to introduce new ICO regulations
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to introduce new Initial Coin Offering (ICO) regulations to protect investors from fraud, local news outlet Jiji Press reported on December 1. Citing the informed sources, Jiji reported that business operators conducting ICOs will be required to register with Japan’s FSA. The agency is planning to submit bills […] дальше »
2018-12-3 09:06 | |
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The Daily: Belarus Adopts New Regulations, Galaxy Digital Releases Q3 Results
In this edition of The Daily, we look at the latest regulatory development in Europe – Belarus High Technologies Park has adopted new regulations for cryptocurrency companies. We also cover Galaxy Digital’s report into its third quarter financial results and an alert issued in Texas about a new scam promising refunds to Bitconnect investors. дальше »
2018-12-1 17:00 | |
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Estonia to Tighten Rules for Licensed Crypto Companies
Estonia, one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly nations, plans to tighten its licensing regime for cryptocurrency companies. The financial authorities in Tallinn want to introduce stricter regulations for fintech businesses registered in the Baltic country. дальше »
2018-12-1 10:30 | |
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Mexican Startup Wants to Support Venezuelans With $1 Million Crypto Airdrop
Mexican startup Airtm will launch a campaign to raise donations for Venezuelans, a country whose poor monetary policies have plagued it with hyperinflation. Called the AirdropVenezuela. дальше »
2018-11-28 19:29 | |
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Bitcoin Futures Continue Being a “Buyers Beware” Market for Investors in Hong Kong
Ambiguity regarding cryptocurrency regulations in Hong Kong continues to be an Achilles heel for investors in the new asset class, as they cannot officially seek the help of the state’s financial regulator for redressal, reports South China Morning Post, November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-27 00:00 | |
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The GBX is now licensed by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has issued a licence to The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) for conducting related operations. As from 21st November 2018, the GBX will operate as a fully licenced provider of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) regulated by the GFSC under Gibraltar’s Financial Services Regulations 2018 DLT framework. Launched in July this […] дальше »
2018-11-24 17:17 | |
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Italy’s CONSOB Suspends Crypton, Cryptoforce and Eagle Bit Trade Crypto Companies for 90 Days
For the next three months, three Italy-based digital currency companies will have their services suspended. This follows an order issued by CONSOB, the regulatory oversight authority for Italy’s financial services industry. дальше »
2018-11-23 04:11 | |
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Indian Lawmakers to Draft Crypto Regulations by Year End
Quartz India reports that financial regulators in the region could be drafting official cryptocurrency regulations before the end of the year. Indian lawmakers have been under heavy pressure in recent months by crypto traders and startups to clarify the unofficial cryptocurrency ban that came into effect in July. дальше »
2018-11-23 21:10 | |
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Top 5 CPA Firm Confirms Funds in First Attestation of Circle’s USDC
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has released an independent, third-party attestation of its bank account, and according to a top 5 public accounting firm, the stablecoin has its funds in order. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:05 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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India to spell out draft cryptocurrency regulations in December
Quartz reports that the Indian government is set to lay out a draft of its regulations for cryptocurrencies next month – clarifying its stance on how these digital assets can be used and traded in the country. дальше »
2018-11-20 10:23 | |
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Isle of Man Updates Registration Rules for Cryptocurrency Businesses
The financial regulator of the Isle of Man recently introduced changes to its policy governing the registration of companies in the cryptocurrency industry. The British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea is also tightening rules applicable to projects that conduct initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-11-15 16:10 | |
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New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22 | |
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Arba CEO Shares How Bitcoin can Inspire the Creation of a Cryptocurrency Bank
Billy Barhydt believes that it is possible to circumvent the existing regulations and create a cryptocurrency bank. Billy formerly worked at the CIA as a cryptography expert and is the founder of the Abra digital currency investment firm. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:49 | |
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Regulations Roundup: CFTC to Embrace DLT, SIM Swapping Task Force
In recent regulatory news, the chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission has predicted that distributed ledger technology will soon be adopted by the CFTC to monitor the financial markets, and a supervisor of the REACT Task Force has emphasized the priority placed on policing SIM swapping in Northern California. дальше »
2018-11-11 06:45 | |
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Coinsource on its Coveted NYC BitLicense, Bitcoin ATM Fees, and Crypto Regulations
In November 2017, the world’s largest Bitcoin ATM network was granted the much-desired Virtual Currency License by the New York Department of Financial Services, becoming the 9th company to do… The post Coinsource on its Coveted NYC BitLicense, Bitcoin ATM Fees, and Crypto Regulations appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-11-10 00:13 | |
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The Bahamas is issuing cryptocurrency regulations to fight fraudulent ICOs
Regulators from all over the world have been waking up to cryptocurrency regulation this year and it seems the Bahamas are the latest to open their eyes. The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has published a regulatory framework in preparations to integrate cryptocurrency-based assets into its financial services industry, according to the Nassau Guardian. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:06 | |
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Maritus Regulators to Equip Crypto Businesses with Custodial Licenses
Due to the inadequacies of the previously laid down guidelines for its blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Mauritius’ financial watchdog, has drafted new regulations to cover its DLT ecosystem and crypto-based businesses are now required to obtain a custodial license for cryptoassets, reported Finance Magnates on November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-8 06:00 | |
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Taiwanese Government Amends Cryptocurrency Laws for Privacy-Focussed Transactions
The Taiwanese Government recently amended their anti-money laundering and Countering Finance Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws concerning cryptocurrency regulations. According to an Asia Times article published on November 5, 2018, these revisions and changes will give Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the ability to crack down on any anonymous cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:00 | |
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Hong Kong Unveils Regulatory “Sandbox” for Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms and Exchanges
Hong Kong unveiled a new set of regulations aimed at governing the local cryptocurrency trading and funding market in a move that seeks to improve investor protection and the city’s status as a premier financial hub. дальше »
2018-11-3 13:00 | |
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Taiwan Amends AML/CFT Laws, Includes Regulatory Requirements for Cryptocurrency Operations
Taiwan’s legislature has amended the country’s anti-money laundering and terrorism financing prevention laws to include regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency transactions. Taiwan’s Anti Money Laundering Regulations for Cryptocurrency According to Focus Taiwan, the amendments grant the country’s top financial regulator (FSC) the power to clamp down on anonymous cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2018-11-3 22:57 | |
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Hong Kong Securities Regulator Promises to Regulate Crypto Investment Funds
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has claimed that it will include crypto funds under its regulatory umbrella. The SFC issued a statement on November 1, 2018, laying out its new approach for regulating virtual assets in the future. дальше »
2018-11-2 00:40 | |
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UK Crypto Regulations Could Backfire Due to Its Generalization of All Digital And Financial Assets
In 2018, there was a report that Bitcoin could be used as a volatility index (vix) for determining the prices of other cryptocurrencies. However, some major players in the cryptocurrency space in the United Kingdom,(UK) are of the opinion that such position could make the regulation of the cryptocurrency space imbalance since most coins and […] The post UK Crypto Regulations Could Backfire Due to Its Generalization of All Digital And Financial Assets appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:54 | |
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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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Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors
In this edition of Regulations Roundup, we focus on the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing discussions with companies that are interested in setting up cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-10-26 18:45 | |
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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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Report: Cryptocurrencies Should Be Governed by Current EU Financial Laws
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Discusses Crypto Asset Regulation with Current Laws
Under existing cryptocurrency rules in the European Union, EU, as transferable crypto assets used in payments (such as bitcoin) are increasingly considered as investments, it could consider such assets under the EU's MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II) regulations, which came into force in January. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:54 | |
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Suggests Blockchain Firms Follow Current Financial Regulations
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Suggests That FinTech Firms Follow Current Financial Regulations Deciding the regulations to apply to cryptocurrency and blockchain has been an ongoing struggle in many countries, but the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) believes that they have an option. дальше »
2018-10-22 19:13 | |
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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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Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Regulations by International Financial Task Force Imminent
The Financial Action Task Force announced plans to set forth rules regulating cryptocurrency in line with its global AML/CFT standards. This move is geared towards eradicating the use of digital currencies for money laundering and financing terrorism. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:04 | |
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Global money laundering watchdog will release cryptocurrency regulations by next June
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – the France-based intergovernmental body founded in 1989 to develop policies for tackling money laundering – has said it will begin publishing rules for international cryptocurrency regulation by next summer. дальше »
2018-10-22 20:23 | |
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Hong Kong To Introduce “Right Approach” Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations
Hong Kong’s quick growth as a cryptocurrency hub is a major concern for financial regulators and needs the “Right Approach” says, outgoing Chairman of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Carlson Tong Ka-Shing. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:40 | |
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Instant Fiat and Crypto Swaps – How some banks are bridging the gap for users- VICTORIEUM
Cryptocurrency runs on a blockchain technology which is a decentralized platform – unlike Traditional banking sectors. Cryptocurrencies are playing a huge role in day to day financial transactions but the traditional banks are imposing several rules and regulations that are stopping from fiat to cryptocurrency swapping and vice versa. дальше »
2018-10-15 16:22 | |
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