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After Raising $100M During ICO “Gold-Backed” Karatbars Are Being Investigated By Florida Regulators
A German-based company is currently being investigated by the financial regulators of Florida. Karatbars International had an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) back in 2018 and it raised $100 million to create its own gold-backed token. дальше »
2019-10-5 23:46
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Family Members See Jail Time for Using Bitcoin on the Dark Web to Sell Drugs
A criminal case involving a father, his daughter, Bitcoin and drugs happened recently. Brittany Nicole Green and Gregory Green were both sentenced to jail recently in the state of Montana for using Bitcoin to create a drug ring on the dark web. дальше »
2019-10-5 23:05
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FSB Chair: Stablecoins Can Make Legal Obstacles More Difficult
The chair of the Financial Stability Board, Randall Quarles, recently spoke about the rise in popularity stablecoins are having, including very prominent projects such as Libra. According to him, the future can have significant regulatory challenges because of these projects. дальше »
2019-10-5 22:19
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Japan’s FSA Drafts Supervision Guidelines to Advise Funds Who are Investing into CryptoAssets
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published draft guidelines for funds investing in cryptocurrencies. Japan is years ahead of the majority of the nations in the crypto game since they realized the potential in crypto back in 2017 and even legalized it for the public use. To give you a perspective, most of the so-called […] дальше »
2019-10-4 18:20
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Mavixbtc Gets a Cease and Desist by Missouri Secretary of State Securities Division
As the world steadily becomes more and more aware of cryptocurrencies and their opportunities, fraudulent companies will inevitably rise up. There will always be someone that tries to profit and prey on those who want to make some money. дальше »
2019-10-4 18:07
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India’s RBI Anti-Crypto Laws Block Police From Returning $1.2 Million In Stolen Money
As the government of India slowly moves more and more against Cryptocurrencies as a whole, an unexpected problem popped up for the city of Pune’s police department. They found themselves unable to transfer over 85 million rupees ($1. дальше »
2019-10-4 17:01
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Russian Bill Divides Crypto Into 3 Types; Technical Tokens, Virtual Assets, and Digital Financial
The world as a whole is slowly starting to accept Cryptocurrencies and, to a further extent, blockchains into their day-to-day functionality. While countries like Uganda warns against the use of things like Bitcoin, Russia has set out to divide cryptocurrencies into three legal categories. дальше »
2019-10-4 01:19
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New York’s Financial Regulator Searches for Crypto and Blockchain Deputy Superintendent
The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry in New York is very strict, requiring businesses to secure a Bitlicense before they can even operate in the state. Now, with a “special” focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency, The Block reports that the New York State of Financial Services is looking for a deputy superintendent. Based on the job […] дальше »
2019-10-4 00:29
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European Central Bank Chair Warns Malta Authorities; Strengthen Crypto Regulations
Malta's Crypto Island, was recently called out by European authorities. Andrea Enria, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) chair of the supervisory board, recently asked the local authorities to monitor the growth of the local crypto industry. дальше »
2019-10-4 23:43
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CoinExchange.io Becomes Latest Crypto Trading Platform to Shut Down
Not every crypto exchange is successful. Coinexchange. io, a crypto trading platform focused on altcoin trading, has just announced that its site would be shut down because of financial difficulties. дальше »
2019-10-3 21:19
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Congressional Candidate Wants US To Embrace Crypto Assets and Blockchain
Agatha Bacelar, an engineer from Stanford, is running for Congress and she wants to convince her fellow lawmakers that America should be focused on cryptos. Now, she wants to challenge the U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her position in the 12th district of California. Pelosi has been involved in Congress since […] дальше »
2019-10-3 21:00
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Second Crypto-Fueled Cyberbunker Seized by German Police for Dark Web Activities
In a series of raids on September 26th, the German Police took down a former NATO bunker that was home to hundreds of servers that were being used to host a wide range of Dark Web activities such as illegal drug trade, distribution of child pornography, document forgery, and sale of hacking tools. The Police […] дальше »
2019-10-2 18:48
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Sia Network’s Creator, Nebulous, Settles With SEC For $225k; Like Block.One’s EOS, No Fault Admitted
Boston based Nebulous who created a Sia network, a decentralized cloud-based data storage network has reached a settlement with the Security and Exchange Commission(SEC), over unregulated securities offerings and conversion rates. дальше »
2019-10-1 23:13
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Is this SEC Signalling a Green Light to Start the Crypto Party?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Monday that Block. One, the company behind EOS must pay $24 million in penalties for conducting an unregistered securities sale. Block. One raised a total of $4. дальше »
2019-10-1 22:58
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Japan STO Association Rolled Out BY Six Major Firms Including; SBI, Monex, Nomura, and Rakuten
Six firms related to the brokerage industry, including Rakuten Securities, SBI Securities and the Monex Group, have recently decided to establish an association. Other companies such as Daiwa Securities, Kabu. дальше »
2019-10-1 21:01
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Fintech Firm Longfin to Pay $6.8 Million For A Fraudulent Regulation A Offering In 2017
Longfin’s CEO, Venkata S. Meenavalli, has been fined a penalty of $6. 8 million by the Exchange Commission (SEC) and US Securities. This is because his cryptocurrency company was involved in fraudulent activities and also an unregistered ICO. дальше »
2019-10-1 17:35
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Four Bank of Ireland Executives To Testify in $300 Million OneCoin Pyramid Scheme Case
Fresh news has emerged that witnesses belonging to the Bank of Ireland staff have been asked to bring upon testimonies against the perpetrators in the multi-dollar OneCoin pyramid scheme. According to reports, employees from the Bank were asked by the attorney to give a statement against Mark Scott. He is one of the main suspects […] дальше »
2019-10-1 16:28
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Ukraine Plans To Legalize Cryptocurrencies To Take Advantage Of Additional Tax Revenue
The Ukranian minister for Digital transformation has announced plans to legalize cryptocurrencies in the country. It is not that they are banned in the country, but rather cryptocurrency does not have official status in Ukraine. дальше »
2019-9-30 16:46
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After More Than A Year, Harbor Square Investments Receives Broker-Dealer License From FINRA
Harbor square Investments was officially designated a broker/dealer by FINRA. This approval comes after a meticulous process that took months to arrive at a conclusion. They tend to deploy deep experience, leading technology and intensive market intelligence to function the primary line of oversight for the brokerage trade – all at no cost to taxpayers. […] дальше »
2019-9-30 16:02
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Crypto Miners in Republic of Uzbekistan Slammed with 3x Taxes on Electricity
On Friday, September 27, 2019, the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has decided to triple taxes on electricity for crypto miners. Approved by the Cabinet of Ministers and embedded in, “On Accelerated Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency in Economic and Social Sectors, Implementation Energy Saving Technologies and the Development of Renewable Energy Sources,” the […] дальше »
2019-9-30 15:29
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Iran Cracks Down on Crypto-Miners as the Government Regulates
The Iranian government has steadily been putting pressure on local crypto-miners in the past three months thanks to new legislation in the works that would regulate cryptocurrency mining via licensing. дальше »
2019-9-30 20:30
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27-Year-Old Congressional Candidate Raises $1 Million in Bitcoin & Crypto Assets
Agatha Bacelar is running for Congress and aiming to raise $1 million, “equal to the amount of stock Nancy Pelosi has in Facebook,” in cryptocurrency. She has received $47,681 till now in crypto donation, with the next goal being $75k and ultimately $1,000,000 USD. дальше »
2019-9-29 19:29
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LedgerX Accuses US CFTC For Foul Play and Claims Unreasonable Delay by Former Chairman
Crypto startups should have gotten used to regulatory drama. LedgerX is the latest one to be facing trouble. The company is accusing former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo was biased against them. дальше »
2019-9-29 19:06
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US Court Concurs with Evidence Proving OneCoin Money Laundering Operation
Pieces and bits of the case against OneCoin and its executives by DOJ are being put together, and we can now get a clear picture of where the case is headed. Pieces of evidence have unsealed the bits, and it makes things more understandable. дальше »
2019-9-29 18:48
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CoinOne Exchange Ordered to Reimburse Investor’s 25 Million Won in Hacked Assets Case
A South Korean court has ordered CoinOne exchange to cover the losses for an investor whose funds were stolen from the exchange, reported a local daily. A hacker got hands on the investor's login details for the platform and withdrew all his holdings in BTC. дальше »
2019-9-28 23:12
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SEC Announces Rule Changes to Ease the Approval of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
After years of waiting, the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally be moving towards approving crypto-related exchange traded funds (ETFs). In an official announcement on Sept 26, the commission voted on new rules and form amendments that will modernize the process of listing ETFs. The new rules are aiming to establish “a clear […] дальше »
2019-9-27 18:42
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British Authorities Will Auction $600,000 Worth of Seized Bitcoin from Hacker
The police of the United Kingdom are currently selling $620,000 USD worth of Bitcoin (BTC) in an auction. According to the reports from London Economic, the money was seized from a criminal who was arrested for hacking companies in order to steal data from the clients. дальше »
2019-9-26 02:11
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US Congress Passes Bill Ordering FinCEN to Study AI and Blockchain Uses For Law Enforcement
On the 19th of September 2019, the US House of Representatives passed the “Advancing Innovation to Assist Law Enforcement Act.” The on-the-nose bill has mandated the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to push studies within sectors of emerging technology, like blockchains, AI, Digital identity technologies. This is to determine the possible uses […] дальше »
2019-9-25 17:45
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NYDFS Faces Lawsuit To Abolish BitLicense as Case Moves To Highest Court of the State
A 2015 case against the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has recently moved to the highest court of the state. The lawsuit, which was filed by the entrepreneur Theo Chino, wants to abolish the BitLicense. дальше »
2019-9-24 23:41
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Not Initiating in November: Chinese Central Bank Cryptocurrency Launch Denied
The Chinese Central Bank has refuted claims that it is going to instigate its national digital currency in the coming month (November). This is according to The Global Times, which is China's national English language newspaper. дальше »
2019-9-23 19:11
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EtherDelta Hackers Charged By U.S. Authorities; Scammers Setup A Fake Domain To Steal Private Keys
Anthony Tyler Nashatka and Elliot Gunton have been charged by the Northern District of California attorney’s office. They have been found guilty of hacking the EtherDelta back in December 2017. The EtherDelta is an exchange platform for cryptocurrency that is based on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-9-23 17:54
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Crypto Scam, Bitcoin Code, Sued By Hollywood Superstar Kate Winslet For False Representation
The popular Hollywood actor, Kate Winslet, known widely for her role on Titanic, is suing an online crypto scam that used her image and created fabricated quotes to promote their business. The Bitcoin based scam company, Bitcoin Code, used fabricated quotes poised as a BBC interview on the movie star’s wealth creation options. The scam […] дальше »
2019-9-23 17:14
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SEC Publishes a New Proposal by Bitwise Regarding Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC or The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has recommended a proposal from Bitwise advocating why the time is ripe for the world’s first Bitcoin ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). This document by the San Francisco-based Bitwise was presented to SEC commissioners Robert Jackson, Hester Peirce, and Elad Roisman. Bitwise is a venture-backed Cryptocurrency […] дальше »
2019-9-20 19:46
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New Annual Licensing Crypto Mining Regulations Proposed by Cabinet of Iran
The Iranian government set to introduce new cryptocurrencies mining regulations in a new draft proposal sent from the Cabinet of Iran, as reported by Coindesk in exclusive reports from Tehran. The new draft proposes an annual license for cryptocurrency miners and expects these miners to provide information on their business activities, their employment and rental […] дальше »
2019-9-20 19:19
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South Korean Opposition Party Has Pro-Crypto Policy In Stark Contrast With Government
Liberty Korea Party (LKP), the main opposition party in South Korea, recently announced that it would propose pro-crypto policies for the country. According to Cointelegraph Korea, the party is set to have a more radical pro-crypto support and to vote for the legalization of tokenized securities. дальше »
2019-9-20 16:31
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Bitcoin Needs Optimal Regulations Before Major Exchange Listings, SEC Chair Affirms
Jay Clayton, the chairman of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, recently stated that Bitcoin (BTC) needs to be better regulated before it can be traded on major exchanges. According to him, the crypto markets are largely unregulated and prone to manipulation. дальше »
2019-9-20 23:16
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SEC Sues ICO & Founder for an Illegal Token Sale of $14.6 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued ICOBox and its founder Nikolay Evdokimov for conducting an illegal token sale of $14. 6 million and acting as unregistered brokers for other digital asset offerings, the federal agency said in its official statement. дальше »
2019-9-19 20:10
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Australian Law Enforcement Authorities Arrest 21 Year Old For Crypto Fraud
A 21-year old woman is due to appear in court for laundering millions of stolen funds in cryptos. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have been conducting investigations into the multi-layered cybercrime activity for more than twelve months. дальше »
2019-9-18 18:47
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Liechtenstein Regulator Grants Approval To German-Startup Neufund For Token Offerings
Neufund, the Fintech startup based in Germany, starts launching public offerings onto its equity platform (which is a tokenized one) after getting clearance from an economic regulator in Liechtenstein. дальше »
2019-9-17 00:51
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India’s Proposed Blanket Bitcoin Ban Will Set The Economy Back As Blockchain Devs And Traders Leave
Being too tough on innovation can be a cause for brain drain. At least that is what some crypto specialists in India believe right now. As the government continues its plans to ban cryptocurrencies locally, India is starting to see its first big signs of brain drain happening in the country. A complete blanket ban […] дальше »
2019-9-17 23:11
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277 Arrested In The Philippines After A Police Raid ‘Grapefruit Services’ Targeting Crypto Scammers
According to an Inquirer. net report released on September 15th, 2019 Philippine police recently conducted a raid targeting an office said to be running a crypto scam. The scam in question is said to target crypto investors in Mainland China. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:49
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US Treasury Warns US Fintech Companies To Be Regulatory Compliant
Sigal Mandelker, the US Treasury undersecretary recently said that cryptos can become the next frontier on the war on terror. “While most terrorist groups still primarily rely on the traditional financial system and cash to transfer funds, without the appropriate strong safeguards cryptocurrencies could become the next frontier,” Mandelker said. The undersecretary went on to […] дальше »
2019-9-15 19:27
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US Treasury Claims North Korean Weapons Program Is Funded By Crypto’s From Hacking Group Lazarus
The U. S. Treasury Department said Friday that North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups attacked critical infrastructure, drawing illicit funds that ultimately funded the country’s weapons and missile programs. дальше »
2019-9-14 18:04
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French Finance Minister: Develop Euro Zone Crypto Rules And Create A ‘Public Digital Currency’ For EU
Bruno Le Maire, French Finance Minister, has called on European Union member states to come up with rules and regulations that can be used in the zone as well as consider a public digital currency which is capable of rivaling Facebook’s Libra currency, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-9-14 20:43
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If e-Cigarettes Can Be Banned In The US, Crypto Traders Wonder If Bitcoin May Be Next
Could Bitcoin be banned from the United States? After U. S. President Donald Trump has banned flavored e-cigarettes from the country overnight, many people in the crypto world are wondering whether Bitcoin will be the next target. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:28
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Crypto Miners In Iran Can Benefit From Tax Exemptions If They Repatriate Their Offshore Earnings
News reports in Iran indicate that crypto miners will now become eligible for tax exemption if they reach a decision to repatriate all their overseas incomes. This is according to a report released by INTA (Iran National Tax Administration). дальше »
2019-9-12 19:00
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ICO Startup GXChain (GXC) Offices Reportedly Shut Down By Chinese Police; Execs Being Interrogated
GXChain, A Chinese-based initial coin offering (ICO) initiative, have just had their offices clamped by the Hangzhou local police. According to Bitcoin influencer and co-founder of Primitive Ventures it seems the GXChain team is having some legal issues. дальше »
2019-9-12 22:41
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China Is The Closest To Issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency Than Any Other Country
In an interview with Phoenix Chinese news Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has said that China is the closest to getting a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). China's Phoenix TV interviewed Circle CEO @jerallaire on CBDCs, the internationalization of the Yuan, the rise of USD Coin and the rapidly growing global stablecoin phenomenon. Full interview: https://t.co/Ru29jhLUTj […] дальше »
2019-9-12 19:35
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Dutch Parliament May Rule On Legislation To Ban International Crypto Firms Operating In Netherlands
The recently reported registry mandate for local crypto companies in the Netherlands will also impact the international companies in the jurisdiction. While all local financial companies (including crypto firms) are set to be registered with the Dutch National Bank (DNB) by January 10, all international cryptocurrency companies will not be able to operate their business […] дальше »
2019-9-11 17:36
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Prior US Congressman: Crypto Needs A Nuanced Legislation, Avoid Half-Measures
Harold J. Ford, a former U. S. Congressman, has recently talked about the regulation of crypto assets in the country. According to him, there is a need for a more nuanced approach in order to properly regulated these assets. дальше »
2019-9-10 01:50
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