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Alleged Naked Technology ICO Scam Results in Founders’ Arrest Warrant
The initial coin offering industry has seen its fair share of illicit projects. In most cases, investors are promised massive returns when they make a financial contribution. It now appears the Naked Technology ICO is also under a lot of scrutiny. дальше »
2018-12-5 16:05 | |
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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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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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Security Token Offerings Come Under the Fire from Chinese Authorities
CoinSpeaker Security Token Offerings Come Under the Fire from Chinese Authorities Once again China steps on the warpath with a crypto-related public offering, only today there are STOs that take a hit from Beijing financial authorities. дальше »
2018-12-4 22:00 | |
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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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A First: U.S. Treasury Makes Bitcoin Addresses Focal Point in Sanctions
For the first time, the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has traced illicit bitcoin activity to the public addresses of two sanctioned individuals. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:41 | |
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First Bitcoin ATM Installed in ECB’s Own Backyard
Germany has just got its second Bitcoin ATM in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank, as the total worldwide machine count hits 4000 for the first time. Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Frankfurt As local media reported November 23, Bitcoin-Store Frankfurt in Germany’s financial center and home of the European Central Bank (ECB) is now home to one of only two BTMs currently operational in the country. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:00 | |
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released a primer on smart contracts
On November 27, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released its primer to understanding smart contracts, with a reminder that the technology is covered under financial rules. The primer is part of agency’s fintech initiative LabCFTC. дальше »
2018-11-28 15:51 | |
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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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Employees of crypto companies start whistleblowing on their firms – 50 companies under investigation in UK
As the pandemic demise of crypto continues, regulators are putting more pressure on the swarm of cryptocurrency companies, most of which hatched back in summer of 2017. As Telegraph.co.uk reports, not only do the UK financial regulatory body FCA is looking more into the branche, there is an increased number of whistleblowers from these crypto […] The post Employees of crypto companies start whistleblowing on their firms – 50 companies under investigation in UK appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:30 | |
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Gibraltar Stock Exchange Finally Gets License For Blockchain Subsidiary By The GFSC
Gibraltar Stock Exchange Finally Gets License For Blockchain Subsidiary The Gibraltar Stock Exchange has recently been approved by the financial regulator of the island to create its own blockchain subsidiary in the country. дальше »
2018-11-26 01:24 | |
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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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A Broad Overview of Cryptocurrency Activities in 2017
A little over ten years ago, one of the most important whitepapers in the history of the financial industry was released. Written by a man- or a lady- or men- or ladies- under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto and born out of the horror that was left on the world by the financial crisis of 2008, […] The post A Broad Overview of Cryptocurrency Activities in 2017 appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-11-23 15:34 | |
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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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Price Dip Aside, Paxful Anticipates Big Week of Gift Card-to-Bitcoin Trades
That special time of year is coming up — the time when individuals trade in their unwanted or unusable gift cards for bitcoin. And with the price of bitcoin dropping, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace Paxful is making it possible to use these gift cards to “buy the dip. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:12 | |
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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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“We Did This With Gold”: Could VanEck Be Bitcoin’s Best Bet for an ETF?
Gabor Gurbacs is confident that the approval of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. And he’s optimistic that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Strategy will be the first to deliver one to the world. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:42 | |
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Coinshares Exec: Bitcoin in Financial Crisis, Altcoins in Liquidity Crisis
The jaws of crypto investors fell to the floor on Wednesday, as cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP, plummeted to establish new year-to-date lows. Although some cynics feared this rapid bout of capitulation for months, for many investors, this strong sell-side pressure, which saw BTC fall under $5,800, came straight out of left field. дальше »
2018-11-15 15:00 | |
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Iran Feeling Heat from SWIFT Sanctions, National Cryptocurrency Ready for Blast-off?
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) may have just pushed Iran to the wall in its plans to build a state-issued cryptocurrency, having abruptly ejected several banks from the marginalized Middle-Eastern state under mounting pressure from the US government. дальше »
2018-11-15 11:00 | |
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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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Are security tokens the new standard? What is the difference between security vs. utility tokens
Cryptocurrencies have been under the hawkish eye of tax authorities all around the world for quite some time. Just recently, the spotlight became even brighter when US Congress and Securities and Exchange Commission held hearings with various financial and crypto experts. дальше »
2018-11-12 02:25 | |
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Mauritius Regulator to Provide Licenses to Digital Asset Custodians
The authorities in the island nation of Mauritius plan to start issuing custodian licenses to companies holding digital assets on behalf of clients. The financial regulator said the existing licensing regime is not suited for that purpose, although licensees under the new rules will have to comply with similar requirements. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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Norwegian Startup Bitruption Plans to Launch a Localbitcoins Competitor
On Nov. 4, a Norwegian startup announced the launch of a new peer-to-peer marketplace called Bitruption. Similar to Localbitcoins, the Bitruption exchange plans to offer a format under which users around the world will be able to advertise, buy and sell digital currencies for local fiat. дальше »
2018-11-7 21:30 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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People’s Bank of China Includes Crypto Token Airdrops in Its Anti-ICO Stance
People's Bank of China Includes Crypto Airdrops in its Anti ICO Stance China’ central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), recently mentioned cryptocurrency airdrops in its 2018 financial stability report it published on 2nd November. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:51 | |
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Swiss Regulator: Crypto Assets Need 800% Risk Weighting In Absence Of Formal Rules
Swiss financial regulator has informally signaled cryptocurrency investments should have a risk weighting ratio of 800 percent of the original amount. FINMA Highlights Bank, Dealer Queries According to local news media outlet Swissinfo, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) revealed the figure in October in response to a query by trustee and accountant association EXPERTsuisse. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:00 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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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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Unchained Capital Revamps Loans With Multi-Party, Multi-Sig Storage
Blockchain financial service company Unchained Capital will now offer multi-signature and multi-institution cold storage solutions for borrowers who leverage its crypto-collateralized loans service. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:42 | |
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Coinsource Receives BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
Bitcoin ATM Operator Coinsource has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Based in Texas, Coinsource deploys Bitcoin ATMs to key population centers across the world with over 200 machines installed in the U. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:11 | |
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Bithumb and seriesOne Partner to Launch U.S. Securities Token Exchange
Aiming to create an SEC and FINRA-compliant U. S. exchange, blockchain-based crowdfunding firm seriesOne and crypto exchange Bithumb have formed a joint venture. According to an announcement made on November 1, 2018, officials behind the venture look to trade security tokens within a “compliant marketplace” and within the context of “other applicable regulatory approvals. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:06 | |
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Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges Coming Under Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong appears set to adopt a new approach to regulating the local cryptocurrency trading market. This announcement comes after the FSC chairman, Carlson Tong Ka-shing, said that Hong Kong needed a more robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-1 16:30 | |
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Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
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The Bitcoin Whitepaper In Under 1000 Words
Ten years ago, on October 31, 2008 an unknown person or entity called Satoshi Nakamoto published the revolutionary whitepaper “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” which birthed a $200 billion crypto industry and game-changing blockchain tech and turned the financial world on its head. дальше »
2018-11-1 21:49 | |
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India considers outlawing cryptocurrency use (but blockchain is still cool)
It seems India has no intention of slowing down its crusade against cryptocurrencies – but at least, it might be open to experimenting with distributed ledger tech. Following a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), the government is contemplating devising an appropriate legal framework to ban the use of cryptocurrency in India – and encourage experimenting with distributed ledgers instead. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:07 | |
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CoVEX ICO
CoVEX is a blockchain-based financial ecosystem of FinTech services. The primary objective of CoVEX is to initiate meaningful changes within the crypto markets to allow a wide range of non-technical users also take advantage of the great potentials that the cryptosystems are offering. дальше »
2018-10-31 12:41 | |
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A Week of Satoshi Pt. 2: A Faceless Response to the Power of Centralization
Roughly ten years ago, towards the end of 2008 when the world was at the height of one of the most significant breakdowns of the global financial industry, the Bitcoin white paper was published and sent to a list of recipients by an individual, or a group of individuals, under the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2018-10-31 21:00 | |
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UK Fintech Industry Slams Govt’s ‘Blunt Instrument Approach’ To Cryptocurrency
The UK could compromise its fintech sector with “very blunt instrument” regulation currently under consideration, a new report from several industry entities warns. ‘Ashamedly Geared Around Bitcoin’ As local news outlet the Telegraph reports October 29, the report criticizes plans to award more power to regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and says treating all cryptoassets in the same way as Bitcoin was counterproductive. дальше »
2018-10-29 19:00 | |
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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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Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively explained to news. Bitcoin. com how stablecoins are treated under current Japanese law. In addition to emphasizing that they are not virtual currencies, the regulator clarified the registration requirements for their issuers and dealers. дальше »
2018-10-29 08:15 | |
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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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Coinbase Lawsuit at a Standstill as Judge Grants Motion to Dismiss
The judge presiding over a class action lawsuit against Coinbase over allegations of insider trading has approved Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the suit. In March of 2018, Jeffrey Berk filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California on behalf of himself and other investors against Coinbase. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:26 | |
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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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Coinbase Custody receives a license from New York regulator to offer crypto custody services
On October 23, a crypto company Coinbase announced that Coinbase Custody had obtained a license under New York State Banking Law to operate as an independent Qualified Custodian. Coinbase Custody will operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company chartered by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). дальше »
2018-10-25 13:08 | |
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Coinbase Custody Receives License from NYDFS, Coinbase Exchange Lists USDC Stablecoin
Coinbase Custody has acquired a license under New York State Banking Law to operate as an independent Qualified Custodian. “Coinbase Custody will operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company chartered by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS),” reads Coinbase’s latest blog post. дальше »
2018-10-24 04:42 | |
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