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Indian Blockchain Summit Draws Policy Makers to Speed up Crypto Regulation

An Indian government-supported blockchain summit is drawing many policy makers with the aim to speed up the development of cryptocurrency regulation in the country. Among expected participants are officials from the Indian Ministry of Finance and the panel currently tasked with drafting the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. дальше »

2019-2-15 08:35


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Top Officials at Two Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Face Fraud Indictments

Several of South Korea’s top crypto exchanges have found themselves in hot water, with executives at a couple of exchanges facing criminal charges and jail time. According to a news report on the Korean website Blockinpress, the CEO of Komid, a Korean crypto exchange, has received a three-year prison sentence for committing fraud against investors by artificially inflating the exchange’s actual trading volume. дальше »

2019-1-23 00:57


Douglas Country in Central Washington Gets Bullish on Blockchain Technology’s Economic Future

After many issues related to cryptocurrencies that affected central Washington, it seems that officials in Douglas County believe that the technology could bring prosperity to the region. According to a recent report released by The Bulletin, central Washington seems to be thinking about embracing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Back in 2017, Douglas County provided access to […] дальше »

2019-1-21 17:19


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Bitmain Pauses Texas Mining Operations, County Officials Report

According to reports from media outlet Texas Public Radio, the Chinese mining giant Bitmain Technologies has reportedly suspended operations in the town of Rockdale. Bitmain started to build up its new facility at a former aluminum smelting factory last summer, but since the crypto economy downturn, the company’s operations at the Texas factory have allegedly paused. дальше »

2019-1-14 06:30


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South African Officials Create Regulatory Working Group Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies

The Minister of Finance of South Africa, Tito Mboweni, explained in a letter on Jan. 2 that the region’s government has created a regulatory working group dedicated to cryptocurrencies. According to Mboweni, the working group includes representatives from multiple South African agencies and aims to produce a comprehensive regulatory response to the growing digital asset […] The post South African Officials Create Regulatory Working Group Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2019-1-3 23:10


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Bitcoin’s Liquid Sidechain is Being Adopted by Swiss Finance Industry

Swiss IT consulting firm Inacta AG has become an official partner of Blockstream’s Liquid Sidechain for Bitcoin, the company confirmed December 17. Tokengate Meets Liquid Sidechain Inacta, one of many Blockchain-focused companies headquartered in Switzerland’s Crypto Valley in the town of Zug, also became the first token platform operator to support Liquid tokens. дальше »

2018-12-18 19:00


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Less than 2% of “Suspicious Transaction” Reports in Japan Are Linked to Cryptocurrencies

Between January and October, Japanese police had received 5,944 reports with regard to nefarious and illicit activities tied to cryptocurrencies according to local media, December 6, 2018. Report Details According to multiple Japanese news outlets, National Police Agency (NPA) officials have said that the figure is eight times that of the April to December 2017 reports (669). дальше »

2018-12-7 06:00


South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means

South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »

2018-12-4 21:41


Bitcoin is Criminal Money Says the Media While Deutsche Bank Gets Raided for Laundering

Deutsche Bank has been raided today on the suspicion of money laundering. The German institution was stormed by 170 officials and, weirdly enough, no Bitcoin was found on the scene. Deutsche Bank Believed to Have Handled $354 Million in “Dirty Money” in 2016 The way the mainstream media talks about Bitcoin in relation to financial. дальше »

2018-11-29 20:00


Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians

Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »

2018-11-2 19:03


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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


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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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »

2018-10-19 01:51


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Oklahoma Officials Arrest 2 Men Suspected of Masterminding a $14-Million SIM Swap Cryptocurrency Heist

Cryptocurrency-related crimes are closely resembling those drawn out of a James Bond movie script. In late September, Oklahoma officials arrested two men, 21-year-old Joseph Harris and 23-year-old Fletcher Robert Childers, for allegedly stealing around $14 million using SIM-swapping methods from Crowd Machine, a blockchain firm. дальше »

2018-10-15 17:59


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Australian and New Zealand Customs to Fine Visitors who Won’t Give Up Phone and Laptop Passwords

Thanks to veteran Bitcoin and cryptocurreny analyst, Will Woo, Ethereum World New was made aware of new rules by the customs departments of both Australia and New Zealand. Willy Woo first notified the crypto-community of the possibility of New Zealand Custom officials, asking for your phone and laptop passwords when you enter the country. дальше »

2018-10-2 11:32