New Zealand’s Financial Watchdog Warns on Crypto Investment Risks

The warning comes a day after the regulator's U.K. counterpart, the Financial Conduct Authority, also raised similar concerns. дальше »

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As FCA Warns UK Crypto Investors, HSBC Halts Transfers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a statement warning cryptocurrency investors that “they should be prepared to lose all their money. ” The news hit right after HSBC, a British multinational investment bank, announced that local cryptocurrency traders and investors would no longer be allowed to transfer funds between their accounts and cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »

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FCA Issues Fresh Crypto Warning to UK Investors

Fresh from enacting its ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail traders, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new warnings about crypto investments to consumers. Meanwhile, commercial banks in the country are adopting a more anti-cryptocurrency stance refusing to accept deposits from virtual currency sources even as the government appears setRead More дальше »

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Here’s why the UK financial regulator said crypto investors can “lose all their money”

The regulator issued the warning shortly after crypto markets took a hit on Monday. The post Here’s why the UK financial regulator said crypto investors can “lose all their money” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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UK’s Financial Watchdog Issues a Crypto Warning; HSBC & Other UK Banks Blocking Transfers

A standard investment disclaimer — be prepared to lose all your money when investing in crypto. The post UK’s Financial Watchdog Issues a Crypto Warning; HSBC & Other UK Banks Blocking Transfers first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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UK regulator issues a warning about the dangers of crypto

The UK’s financial regulator has recently issued a warning against crypto trading and investing. The country’s financial watchdog stressed the high risks and dangers of using cryptocurrencies, and particularly seeking to profit from the recent crypto rally, which brought increased volatility. дальше »

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FCA issues warning against cryptocurrency investment and use

The Financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, the Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] on Monday, released a warning for consumers about the investment risk in cryptocurrency. According to the statemeThe post FCA issues warning against cryptocurrency investment and use appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US Treasury Warns of Increasing Ransomware Campaigns Against Coronavirus Vaccine Research Institutions

The U. S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a warning that alerts financial institutions in the United States about increasing ransomware attacks against coronavirus vaccine research organizations. дальше »

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NYDFS Expresses Concern Over Bitcoin Mining & Climate Change

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has sent out a letter to several financial institutions warning against Bitcoin mining and climate change risks. The Oct 29 letter, which is signed by Superintendent Linda Lacewell and addressed to the heads of these institutions, specifically mentions crypto mining as a risk factor. дальше »

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Crypto scammers from Poland use new kind of attack

A warning was issued by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA) as a new...

The post Crypto scammers from Poland use new kind of attack appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Reports Claim UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ‘Pressurized’ to Remove Onecoin Scam Warning

A recent episode of the popular BBC Sounds podcast the “Missing Cryptoqueen” has shown the public a very interesting view of the powerful Onecoin Ponzi. According to two witnesses the BBC interviewed, a London law firm and a reputation management company allegedly managed to get the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to take down a […] The post Reports Claim UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ‘Pressurized’ to Remove Onecoin Scam Warning appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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Japan FSA: Register Before Giving Advice on Investments

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) warned against investment solicitations from unregistered companies, including the cryptocurrency industry, in a tweet posted on June 3. Japan’s financial authority, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has issued a warning against investment advice doled out by individuals and groups with respect to cryptocurrencies and other asset classes. дальше »

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US Officials Warn of Possible Bank Hacks by North Korea

Officials have warned that there are ongoing threats against the US financial system by cybercriminals based in North Korea. There has been no explanation for what prompted the warning. Could North Korea be looking to destabilize the U. дальше »

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U.K. FCA Says Bitcoin Evolution Crypto Exchange Not Permitted in the Country

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently added a crypto exchange company, Bitcoin Evolution, to its warning list. According to the U. K. regulator, residents should be cautious of the platform, as is not authorized by the FCA to operate in the country. дальше »

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Leading derivatives platform BitMEX not authorized to operate in the UK

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that leading derivatives exchange BitMEX is not authorized to operate in the UK. The FCA’s warning is a clear sign that the UK authorities want a regulated crypto asset industry. дальше »

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UK Watchdog Warns Public Against Using BitMEX

Residents of the UK have been warned against using the exchange or trading services of BitMEX, which remains unlicensed in the country. UK Slaps Warning on BitMEX The independent financial...The post UK Watchdog Warns Public Against Using BitMEX appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.K.: FCA Says Kraken Crypto Exchange Not Allowed to Operate in the Country

The U. K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning the public that crypto exchange platform, Kraken, is not authorized to operate in the country. FCA Issues Kraken Crypto Exchange Warning In a statement issued on its website on Tuesday (March 3, 2020), U. дальше »

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Top UK Regulator Issues Warning About Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken

Kraken has been warned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom over its business dealings in the country. The regulatory agency claims they are unauthorized to operate in the United Kingdom. дальше »

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OneCoin Won’t Be Investigated by NZ Authorities but May Have Shut ePayments Systems Down

While New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has announced that it won’t investigate OneCoin, the ePayments Systems shutdown may be related to it. The first warning against OneCoin was issued by the Financial Markets Authority back in 2018. дальше »

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Beware of Microsoft Windows Malware, Warns Singapore Regulators

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recently issued a warning to financial institutions after 4 high-risk bugs were found in Microsoft’s Windows system. Windows-Based Banking Machines Pose Risks for Attack The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has warned of critical risks to legacy financial systems after Microsoft announced a patch of 49 bugs found in its Windows 7 system. дальше »

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4 Beijing Regulators Issue New Crypto Activity Warning

Four financial regulators in China have jointly issued a fresh warning regarding crypto trading activities in Beijing. The notice explains the reason for the warning and lists prohibited crypto activities, which have reportedly been surging as companies ramp up their blockchain promotion. дальше »

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China Continues Anti-Crypto Stance With Beijing Warning; Will it Work?

Shanghai Securities News has just reported that authorities in Beijing, China’s capital, have renewed their anti-crypto stance. Per the report and one from The Block, the Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau, the Business Management Department of the People’s Bank of China, the Beijing Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau, and the Beijing Securities Regulatory. дальше »

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China issues warning against crypto companies... again

Shanghai Securities News reported on December 27 that several Beijing authorities including the Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau, the Business Management Department of theThe post China issues warning against crypto companies... again appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Africa’s Financial Regulator Dismisses Karatbars (KBC) Crypto Assets As A Financial Product

Karatbars International controversial KBC coin will no longer be getting attention from South Africa’s financial markets regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The regulator had earlier on issued a warning terming the KBC coin a ‘fraud’; German’s BaFin also made similar moves in response to Karatbars operations within its jurisdiction. FSCA Vs Karatbars International […] дальше »

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Inverted Yield Curve Signals U.S. Recession; Can Bitcoin Save Investors?

Recession indicators in the U. S. bond market just flashed their deepest warning signals since the period that led up to the 2008 financial crisis. Can bitcoin work as a safe haven and protect investors in the event of a U. дальше »

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Unbanked for Buying Bitcoin: How the Financial System Criminalizes Crypto

When we think of the unbanked, we envisage citizens of developing nations who lack the means and documentation to obtain access. But you don’t have to be a Mongolian goat herder to find yourself financially excluded. дальше »

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IRS Puts the Screws on US-Based Crypto Traders not Filing Taxes Properly

Cryptocurrency and taxes are often an unhealthy mix. While it is evident anyone owning cryptocurrency should pay taxes on their financial gains or losses, most US-based enthusiasts don’t think so. дальше »

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Mnuchin Warns Bitcoin Users of ‘Very, Very Strong’ Regulations

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin again turned his attention to bitcoin this week, warning that the Trump administration would pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing financial regulations to stop bad actors from using the cryptocurrency to bankroll criminal activities. дальше »

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Diamonds and the Treasury Debt Ceiling: Why Nothing Has ‘Intrinsic Value’ in Economics

The U. S. Treasury Department has just issued an urgent letter requesting a lift on the debt ceiling, warning Congress of imminent financial collision in September as federal cash is running out. дальше »

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Austria Financial Market Authority Warns Crypto Investors Against Using Unlicensed Bitcoin Trader

The Austrian Financial Market Authority, FMA, is warning the public against doing any business with cryptocurrency investments websites dubbed Bitcoin Trader. Speaking on Wednesday, the regulator said that, despite the entity carrying out businesses in the country, it hadn’t been granted the licenses to operate yet. In an announcement, FMA said that Bitcoin Trader is […] дальше »

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Top 3 Telltale Signs a new Global Recession is Coming Soon

While many people tend to ignore the warning signs starting them in the face, there is no denying there will be another major financial recession in the near future. In fact, it seems this downfall will occur sooner rather than later. дальше »

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The Mother of Central Banks Sounds the Alarm on Facebook's Cryptocurrency Libra

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an institution owned by the world's central banks, has issued a stark warning about the likes of Facebook, Alibaba, and Google disrupting the established financial system. дальше »

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The Mother of Central Banks Sounds the Alarm on Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Libra

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an institution owned by the world’s central banks, has issued a stark warning about the likes of Facebook, Alibaba, and Google disrupting the established financial system. дальше »

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Bitcoin and gold’s price will rise following the impending global financial crisis, says Max Keiser

Max Keiser spoke about macroeconomics and global politics, warning about the impending economic recession and its effects on Gold and Bitcoin, in a recent edition of the Kaiser report. Max Keiser said that Deutsche Bank would be the most likely of the major banks to go bankrupt and will require a bailout, just like the […] The post Bitcoin and gold’s price will rise following the impending global financial crisis, says Max Keiser appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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‘Totally Absurd’ – New FATF Rules To Turn Bitcoin Exchanges Into Banks

Intergovernmental body the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has committed to making 200 countries treat cryptocurrency exchanges like banks. FATF Among ‘Biggest Threats’ To Crypto As Bloomberg reported June 11, an update to how national regulators should treat businesses dealing with cryptocurrency tokens will officially go public on the 21st of the month. дальше »

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Germany: BaFin Accuses Crypto Exchange Coinbene of Unregistered Trading

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, commonly referred to as BaFin, on May 28, 2019, issued a warning against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbene stating that it was operating without a license. дальше »

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Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] issues warning against fraud cryptocurrency clone firm

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned people of a cryptocurrency clone firm, going by the name – ICAP Crypto. It is a crypto-clone company of the ICAP Europe Limited. Their modus operandi is that they use the information of people taken from a credible firm and show themselves as a legit organization. дальше »

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Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency

Laos’ central bank has warned financial market participants against accepting, buying or selling cryptocurrency

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Bitcoin Just a Shady ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Rants Goldbug Peter Schiff

By CCN: Market contrarian and popular gold bug Peter Schiff has once again come out with guns blazing against bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Peter Schiff: ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Bitcoin Is ‘Fool’s Gold’ with ‘No Value’ In an interview with Max Keiser of the Keiser Report, Schiff – the CEO of Euro Pacific Capital – ranted that bitcoin “pretend” to be gold but is just “fool’s gold. дальше »

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MFSA Warns Investors against Crypto Scams, Issues Guide to Identify Them

Following the numerous warnings previously issued in 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released an easy-to-read guide addressing the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments and warning the public against crypto-asset scams, media house Times of Malta reported on April 25, 2019. дальше »

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SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams

Sensing a rise in crypto-related scams and fraudulent investment schemes, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint warning to investors, encouraging them to take a more thorough approach to verifying potential investments in the space. дальше »

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IMF: ‘Financial Inclusion’ Will Boost Global Economy (As Long as It’s Not Bitcoin)

The International Monetary Fund warns that global growth is slowing to its lowest rate since the financial crisis. But while it urges financial inclusion, don’t expect the IMF to embrace Bitcoin anytime soon. дальше »

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Belgian watchdog adds 7 new scams to its cryptocurrency blacklist

The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is continuing to warn citizens about the associated risks of dealing with cryptocurrencies after identifying seven new scam websites. дальше »

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Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation

The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »

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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software

This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »

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Pakistan Regulates Cryptocurrency to Prevent ‘Terrorism Financing’

Pakistan has announced plans to regulate cryptocurrencies in accordance with recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The regulations will be introduced immediately. Pakistan embraces digital currencies reluctantly Pakistan had previously taken a hard stance against cryptocurrencies, with the country’s central bank warning banks and other financial services providers against offering services that supported virtual currency transactions. дальше »

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Agustin Carstens: Banks Should Not Issue Digital Currencies

Should banks design their own cryptocurrencies? According to Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the answer is a definitive “no. ” Crypto Isn’t Cool? Carstens has never been a fan of crypto, having likening bitcoin to a “bubble,” a “Ponzi scheme” and an “environmental disaster” in the past. дальше »

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