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FINRA, SEC Explain Delay In Broker-Dealer License Approval
In a joint statement, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the US Securities and Exchange Commission explained that the delay in many crypto-related firms looking to obtain a broker-dealer license has to do with digital assets and whether or not they fulfill certain Security Investor Protection Act requirements. дальше »
2019-7-9 23:39 | |
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Libra could expand Bitcoin’s userbase by 70-fold
Facebook’s newly announced stablecoin has been the focus of the entire industry, as many experts believe it could act as a gateway for Bitcoin for its 2. 4 billion-strong user base. Exposure to a relatively stable digital asset such as Libra could make people interested in other, more decentralized and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:43 | |
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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
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Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter
Hut 8 Mining (named after Hut 8 in Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing broke the enigma code and accelerated the end of World War II) has just filed its audited financial statements for 2018, detailing a tight but still profitable bitcoin mining business. дальше »
2019-5-10 20:04 | |
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“Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses. дальше »
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
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Finland’s new cryptocurrency regulation forces AML on industry
Cryptocurrency businesses in Finland will now have to register with the country’s financial watchdog. As a result of the ACT OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY PROVIDERS, which comes into force on May 1, businesses will have to adhere with statutory requirements, including holding and protecting client money, segregating client money and own funds, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulation. дальше »
2019-4-29 17:31 | |
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Deep learning can help us eradicate suicide – but only if we let it
Humanity’s mental health crisis has reached pandemic proportions. Bluntly put: we don’t seem capable of solving the problem on our own. Cutting edge AI research shows a clear path forward, but society as a whole will have to accept the fact that mental health is real in order for us to take the first steps. дальше »
2019-4-25 02:52 | |
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FinCEN Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:38 | |
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‘Every Exchange Should Delist’: Crypto Influencer Trumpets May 1st Deadline For Ultimate Bitcoin SV Knockout
Anthony Pompliano says: if all exchanges delist BSV, this could act as a ”sign of solidarity behind Bitcoin”. But why? Anthony A sign of solidarity behind the only thing that matters Anthony is famous for his active participation in the cryptocurrency industry as the co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital – a crypto-focused asset management firm. дальше »
2019-4-15 11:36 | |
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Lawmakers Submit Token Taxonomy Act Bill to Exempt Crypto Assets from US Securities Laws Again
Defining cryptocurrencies has been an ongoing difficulty in the industry as multiple branches within the United States have different ways to govern it. However, one ongoing debate is over whether certain tokens should be considered securities. дальше »
2019-4-10 02:17 | |
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Samsung SDS President Praises Blockchain Benefits
During the Boao Forum for Asia 2019 Annual Meeting, the President and CEO of Samsung SDS stated that blockchain would have benefits for the supply chain industry and additionally, act as a foundation for problem-solving. дальше »
2019-3-27 10:00 | |
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Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
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Wrap Your Head Around This: BTC Is Now Featured as a Token on Ethereum
It happened: Bitcoin is now an Ethereum token. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), an ERC-20 token with a 1-1 peg to bitcoin, went live on the Ethereum network on the final day of January, “the first token that makes Bitcoin compatible with the Ethereum chain,” its architects say. дальше »
2019-2-2 00:04 | |
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The Cryptos in iGaming are in Danger from the US
CoinSpeaker The Cryptos in iGaming are in Danger from the US Konstantin Rabin, financial expert and crypto enthusiast, takes a look at how US' federal Wire Act likely to impact iGaming and cryptocurrency industry in the whole. The Cryptos in iGaming are in Danger from the US дальше »
2019-1-29 16:09 | |
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Attorney: Don’t Hold Your Breath on Token Taxonomy Act That Exempts Crypto from Securities Laws
This past December, cryptocurrency investors were delighted to hear that lawmakers had put forth a bill – aptly dubbed the “Token Taxonomy Act” – that would change the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 72-year-old definition of securities in order to exclude crypto. дальше »
2019-1-28 01:30 | |
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European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations
Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley $5 Million for Sub-Standard Anti Money Laundering Practices
The American financial industry regulatory authority, FINRA, has fined wall Street bank Morgan Stanley for violating anti-money laundering (AML) rules over a period of five years, reported Finance Magnates on December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-29 15:00 | |
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The World’s First ERC-20 and Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
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The Lightning Network's First ERC-20 to Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap on the Lightning Network between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
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BitGo Hires Trust Company Veteran as CEO of Its Custody Arm
BitGo has a new CEO for its custody business. The cryptocurrency solution provider has recruited Richard Corcoran as its new chief executive officer. Having retired some years back after over 30 years in the traditional banking and finance industry, Corcoran has come out of retirement to lead the BitGo Trust Company, BitGo's crypto custody arm. дальше »
2018-12-8 21:38 | |
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US Congressmen introduce bills preventing cryptocurrency price manipulation
On December 6, Congressman Darren Soto (Florida) along with Ted Budd (North Carolina) introduced two pieces of legislation to help prevent virtual currency price manipulation and position the United States to be a leader in the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-12-7 16:24 | |
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Ripple, NEM, Fetch.AI, and EMURGO/Cardano Launch ‘Blockchain for Europe’ Association
Four leading blockchain companies including Ripple, NEM, Fetch. AI, and EMURGO/Cardano have come together to establish the “Blockchain for Europe” association, which will act as a representative for blockchain organizations in Europe. дальше »
2018-12-4 17:53 | |
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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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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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Report: Crypto Exchanges Are Recording Impressive Revenues
Cryptocurrency exchanges are catching up to their traditional counterparts, a new study suggests. According to a report released by global professional services company Accenture, revenue from cryptocurrency exchanges is now matching that of traditional exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-29 20:08 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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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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Russia: Authority to Regulate Cryptocurrency Market per FATF Recommendations
A well-placed Russian official has called for global cryptocurrency standards to prevent money laundering and provide legitimacy to the industry while enforcing broad recommendations to control the sector, reported local news outlet Izvestia on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:00 | |
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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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Class Action Suits Launched Against Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Company
The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:05 | |
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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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In Search of Stability: An Overview of the Budding Stablecoin Ecosystem
Stability. The word seems to be at complete odds with the current nature of the crypto market. With its flagship coin having “died” on hundreds of occasions, volatility and meteoric price swings have come to define cryptocurrencies, as price stability, ever-elusive, is in short supply. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:05 | |
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Why Blockchain Could Be Adopted Immediately Within US Pharmaceutical Industry
The blockchain has very exciting implications for the Pharmaceutical industry. By creating a space for super advanced audit trails, identification and authentication, the blockchain promises to totally re-shape the way medicines are stored and delivered to patients across the world. дальше »
2018-9-28 13:30 | |
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Federal Judge Rules Cryptocurrency MBC Is a Commodity
In a landmark case for the cryptocurrency industry, a federal judge has ruled that a cryptocurrency caught in the midst of a lawsuit is a commodity, court documents reveal. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:15 | |
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Could Large-Scale Banking Fraud Be Avoided With Blockchains?
Faith in the banking industry went down during the 2008 financial crisis in the US. The Dodd–Frank Act and its counterparts were implemented around the world to make banking safer for users. However, a banking fraud in Denmark is unfolding to be on of the biggest that Europe has ever seen. дальше »
2018-9-24 14:59 | |
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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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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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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Crypto Exchange Poloniex Dumps Eight Underperforming Coins
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex is delisting eight coins: BitcoinDark (BTCD), Bitmark (BTM), Einsteinium, (EMC2), Gridcoin (GRC), NeosCoin (NEOS), PotCoin (POT), VeriCoin (VRC) and BitcoinPlus (XBC). дальше »
2018-9-20 01:10 | |
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LaneAxis Building Tokenized Driver Social Network to Galvanize Freight Logistics Industry
For decades the freight industry has failed to keep pace with technology – often falling miles behind. It’s a shocking truth considering freight transportation is arguably the backbone of the world economy, generating over $800 billion in annual revenue in the US alone, with the global logistics sector expected to generate over $15 trillion by 2023. дальше »
2018-8-31 02:30 | |
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Not a Done Deal: U.S. SEC “Will Review” Most Recent ETF Decisions
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission will reevaluate its recent round of bitcoin ETF rejections. This Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the SEC denied 9 ETF proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion in three separate orders. дальше »
2018-8-24 01:16 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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The SEC Is Delaying Another Bitcoin ETF Decision
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in no hurry to review the pile of Bitcoin ETF filings it has been accumulating over the past year. Not three weeks since postponing its decision on five other Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC has indicated in a public statement that it will be delaying its decision to approve or reject SolidX Bitcoin Shares until late September. дальше »
2018-8-8 17:15 | |
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Can Blockchain Technology and Video Games Inspire a Universal Basic Income?
Indiana video games and virtual economies University Professor Edward Castronova published a whitepaper in 2016 about the nature of video games and the future of work. While the gaming industry is one predominantly for leisure, Castranova argued that video games will have a significant impact on the future of work as it will act as a haven for low-skilled workers. дальше »
2018-8-6 18:00 | |
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