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Yellen Recognizes the ‘Benefits of Crypto’ & Only Suggests Curtailing Its Use in Illegal Activities
The Treasury Secretary-nominee also agrees on ensuring adequate input from stakeholders regarding Steven Mnuchin’s proposed FinCEN rule and intends to “ensure a full and substantive review of the proposals. дальше »
2021-1-22 16:58
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North Dakota Lawmakers Propose Making Government-run Bank a Crypto-Custodian
While being one of the only financial institutions of its kind within the United States, the Bank of North Dakota is being considered as a potential crypto-custodian. A group of lawmakers in the state government of North Dakota proposed making this a possibility this week. дальше »
2021-1-22 00:26
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President Joe Biden Freezes Former Secretary Mnuchin’s Proposal on ‘Unhosted’ Crypto Wallets
President Joe Biden is in full work mode right from the day of his inauguration as he froze all agency rulemaking pending further review, as per the memorandum published on Jan 20, 2021. The good thing for the cryptocurrency market is that it includes the proposal made by former Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin on “unhosted […] The post President Joe Biden Freezes Former Secretary Mnuchin’s Proposal on ‘Unhosted’ Crypto Wallets first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-21 16:37
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FinCEN Extends Public Comments Period on Crypto Regulation by 45 Days; Into the Biden Administration
FinCEN cites "the robust responses" provided so far for extending the comment period on its proposed rule. The post FinCEN Extends Public Comments Period on Crypto Regulation by 45 Days; Into the Biden Administration first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-16 22:15
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New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority Warns Crypto Investors to Watch Out for Scams
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has become the latest financial watchdog to issue cryptocurrency risk warnings to crypto holders and investors. The warning is coming as the crypto market is witnessing a gradual contraction in market prices. дальше »
2021-1-15 01:10
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Anchorage Secures Trust Charter from Outgoing OCC Brian Brooks; Becomes First Crypto Bank
Crypto custody and financial services firm Anchorage has received a conditional trust charter from the OCC. Anchorage, a crypto custody and financial services provider, is the first crypto native company to secure a bank charter. дальше »
2021-1-15 22:22
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Bitcoin Supporter Gary Gensler, Who Called XRP A ‘Security’ to Be Named SEC Chairman
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Gary Gensler is expected to be named the Chairman of the US securities and exchange Commission by President-elect Joe Biden, reported Reuters. дальше »
2021-1-14 22:12
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Kentucky Lawmakers Submit Bill to Lure Crypto Mining Firms Into the State
Two Kentucky lawmakers have submitted a bill incentivizing mining firms to establish operations in the state. The post Kentucky Lawmakers Submit Bill to Lure Crypto Mining Firms Into the State first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-12 18:24
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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 »
2021-1-11 18:05
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UK’s FCA New Law Prohibiting Sale of Crypto Derivatives to Retail Traders Takes Effect
In October 2020, the FCA introduced a new set of crypto laws to govern the sale of derivatives on these assets, – which have become effective as of January 6th, 2021. According to the law, cryptocurrency service providers are prohibited from selling, marketing, and distributing crypto-related investment products to retail customers given the risk these […] The post UK’s FCA New Law Prohibiting Sale of Crypto Derivatives to Retail Traders Takes Effect first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-8 23:16
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South Korea Finalizes New 20% Tax Regime on Crypto Starting in 2023
South Korea has been working towards a suitable tax system for crypto trades and profits for a while now, with different proposals and deadlines. However, after much deliberation, the government has now put forth a viable tax plan for crypto gains. дальше »
2021-1-8 22:55
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FinCEN’s Extended Public Comment Period Ends Today, Over 65,500 Submitted
The U.S Treasury Department on Financial Crimes, FinCEN, has extended the public comment period to January 7th after wrongly indicating the period ended on January 4th. Following the change, the public now has a few more hours to submit their opinions, comments, and amendments to the Proposed Rule, which will force cryptocurrency firms to surveil […] The post FinCEN’s Extended Public Comment Period Ends Today, Over 65,500 Submitted first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-7 20:10
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FinCEN Intends to Amend the FBAR Rules Regarding Foreign Accounts Holding Cryptocurrencies
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury shared its intent to amend the FBAR for cryptocurrencies. The official document “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Filing Requirement for Virtual Currency” notes that currently, FBAR regulations do not define a foreign account holding virtual currency […] The post FinCEN Intends to Amend the FBAR Rules Regarding Foreign Accounts Holding Cryptocurrencies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-3 19:13
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Congress Members Request Treasury to Extend Comment Period on FinCEN’s Latest Crypto Regulation
3,257 comments have been submitted so far to FinCEN's midnight rulemaking. The post Congress Members Request Treasury to Extend Comment Period on FinCEN’s Latest Crypto Regulation first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-3 17:34
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NYDFS Approves Internet Giant, GMO, to Offer The First Japanese Yen (JPY) Pegged Stablecoin
Tokyo-based internet conglomerate, GMO Internet has been cleared by New York Financial Services (NYDFS) to provide two stablecoins; a Yen-pegged stablecoin (GYEN) and a dollar-pegged stablecoin (ZUSD). дальше »
2021-1-1 00:41
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FinCEN’s Crypto Rule Is The “Definition of Bad Regulation;” Market’s Lack of Reaction Is Bullish
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued its new proposed rule extending anti-money laundering (AML) regulation to non-custodial wallets on Friday. Under the latest proposed rules, banks and money service businesses that involve exchanges and custodians would be required to keep records and verify the identity of customers transacting greater than $3,000. дальше »
2020-12-20 16:23
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Senator-Elect Urges Treasury Secretary to ‘Engage with Industry” & Against ‘Hasty’ Wallet Regulations
U. S. Senator-elect from Wyoming, Cynthia Lummis, shares her “deep” concerns with the Treasury Department considering “a hasty rule” to govern the self-hosted digital asset wallets and the Bank Secrecy Act. дальше »
2020-12-18 21:16
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FinCEN Opens Job Positions for Crypto Policy Advisers Ahead of Proposed Wallet Regulation
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a top policy enforcement arm of the Treasury Department, has been rumored to be in the process of developing crypto regulations for a while. These rumors have now been given new life as the regulator recently posted two job listings for crypto advisers. дальше »
2020-12-18 20:08
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Germany Passes Law to Allow Electronic Securities on Blockchain
Germany, the largest economy in Europe, has passed a law that will allow all-electronic securities to be recorded and traded based on blockchain technology. According to Reuters' report, this is part of a more effective strategy by the country’s Finance Ministry to integrate existing ecosystems with blockchain. дальше »
2020-12-18 21:22
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Extends Temporary Registration For Crypto Exchanges
U. K. regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched its ‘Temporary Registration Regime’ to allow cryptocurrency service providers who are in the process of registration to continue offering their services. дальше »
2020-12-18 20:19
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Centra Tech Co-Founder Sentenced One-Year in Prison Over $25 Million ICO Scam
Robert Farkas, 34, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech was sentenced to a year in prison on Tuesday by US District Judge Lorna G. Schofield in Manhattan. Farkas pleaded guilty to tricking investors of over $25 million in an investment scam that was promoted by the likes of Floyd Mayweather and musician DJ […] The post Centra Tech Co-Founder Sentenced One-Year in Prison Over Million ICO Scam first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-12-17 01:09
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French Ministry of Finance Targets Strict KYC Rules For Crypto Transactions; No More Anonymity
France is strengthening its fight against anonymity in crypto transactions, Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Finance and Economics. In a full statement sent to the Council of Ministers by Bruno Le Maire, Oliver Dussopt and Sebastien Lecornu propose stringent Know-Your-Customer (KYC) laws to govern crypto transactions. дальше »
2020-12-11 22:07
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US Lawmakers Appeal the Treasury Secretary & SEC to Not ‘Hinder American Leadership’ in Crypto Space
Four US lawmakers, Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Tom Emmer (R-Minnesota), Scott Perry (R-Pennsylvania), and Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, “expressing our concern” about the rumored self-hosted wallet regulations. дальше »
2020-12-10 16:45
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Coinbit Execs Charged with Market Manipulation; ‘Wash Traded’ $84 Million in Crypto
South Korean authorities are pushing for Coinbit executives' prosecution for wash trading and market malpractices on their exchange. Local reports from Seoul’s financial website, Newspim, confirm that Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has handed over Coinbit’s chairman Choi Mo and two other unnamed executives at the exchange to the prosecution office for market manipulation charges, forgery, […] The post Coinbit Execs Charged with Market Manipulation; ‘Wash Traded’ Million in Crypto first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-12-9 19:53
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Ohio’s House of Representatives Passes Bill for State Operations to Leverage Blockchain Tech
Ohio’s House of Representatives recently passed a blockchain-oriented bill that might allow the use of distributed tech within its state operations, should the legislation eventually achieve law status. дальше »
2020-12-9 16:41
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Thailand Excise Dept to Adopt Blockchain Tech In 2021 to Boost Revenue Collection Efficiency
Blockchain technology sees significant increases in adoption, particularly from companies looking to leverage it and streamline their operations. Beyond companies, there has also been an increase in government blockchain applications. дальше »
2020-12-7 21:49
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G7 Finance Ministers Strongly Support Regulating Digital Currencies
Central bankers and finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies have “strong support” on the need to regulate digital currencies. The U. S. Treasury Department in a statement after a virtual meeting of the officials on Monday. дальше »
2020-12-7 19:52
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Pakistani Province Passes Draft Bill to Legalize Cryptocurrency Trading And Mining
In Pakistan, a province in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa passed a law that makes cryptocurrencies and mining legal in the region. According to a Provincial Assembly (MPA) member, Dr. Sumera Shams, the move will enable the country to position itself better to compete favorably with the digitized world. дальше »
2020-12-5 23:00
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Ukraine’s Cryptocurrency Draft Bill Received 67% Approval In its First Parliamentary Hearing
Ukraine has marked another milestone towards the path of crypto regulation, with the country’s proposed draft bill passing its first parliamentary hearing this week. This was the document’s initial debut in the Verkhovna Rada parliament and was passed by an overwhelming 240 votes out of the possible 340. дальше »
2020-12-4 19:37
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South Korea’s National Assembly Approves Amendment to Push Crypto Tax Rule to January 2022
South Korea is set to enforce its upcoming crypto tax law in January 2022 instead of the earlier proposition of October 2021. This will give crypto stakeholders operating within its jurisdiction one more year to sort out in-house tax reporting infrastructure. дальше »
2020-12-3 22:19
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Chinese Police Won’t Return the $4.2B Seized PlusToken Funds; ‘Forfeit to the National Treasury’
PlusToken is back to worry the market. However, it is worth noting that many of the funds scammed by this Ponzi scheme have been getting sold over the years. It has been more than 100 days, over three months, since these funds have been moved. дальше »
2020-11-27 18:49
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Russia Proposes Tax Code Changes; Digital Financial Assets to be Classified as Property
The prime minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, has said that the government is considering categorizing digital financial assets (DFA) as a form of property. Mikhail, who was speaking at a recent Russian government session, noted that the authorities intend to forge a path for a civilized local crypto market. дальше »
2020-11-27 17:22
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Korea’s National Assembly Suggests Delaying Income Tax Rule on Crypto Assets to Jan 2022
South Korean lawmakers have allegedly proposed to delay the upcoming income tax rule on crypto-assets by three months from its scheduled commencement date in October 2021. According to the Dong-a Ilbo, a South Korean media which first reported this news, the law might come into effect later in January 2022. дальше »
2020-11-26 20:59
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US Regulator OCC Proposes ‘Fair Access’ to Banking Services For All Including Crypto Companies
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the US's national bank regulator, has proposed a rule that would forbid banks from providing their services to legal industries, including cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2020-11-22 20:00
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US Tax Authorities Discusses Taxing Digital Currencies; Each Standard Method Has Trade-Offs
The world’s largest economy is looking for ways to increase revenues, including taxation of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. During a virtual interview at the OECD’s 2020 Global Blockchain Policy Forum, senior counsel at the Treasury Department, Erika Nijenhuis, stated the U. дальше »
2020-11-21 23:38
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Dutch Crypto Exchanges Want a Screenshot of Your Wallet to Prove the Legitimate Ownership of BTC
Bitcoin exchanges in The Netherlands are taking additional verification measures regarding BTC addresses in reference to the Dutch Central Bank (DNB)’s Sanction Act. One such exchange Bitonic announced on Monday that it is now “forced” by the DNB to provide additional details regarding the intention behind BTC purchases and the kind of wallet you are […] The post Dutch Crypto Exchanges Want a Screenshot of Your Wallet to Prove the Legitimate Ownership of BTC first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-11-19 21:40
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Former Coinbase Exec, Brian Brooks, Nominated by President Trump to Lead US Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
President Trump has made several nominations, amongst them being that of the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC), where former Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Brian Brooks is currently at the helm acting capacity. дальше »
2020-11-19 19:30
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SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to Step Down By Years End; Will Crypto Regulations Ease?
Jay Clayton is set to step down as the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman by the end of this year. Clayton, who has been at the agency's helm since May 2017, stated he would be departing six months from his scheduled exit. дальше »
2020-11-17 00:02
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Despite Blanket Ban in 2018, Pakistan Regulators Look to Build Friendly Framework for Digital Assets
Pakistan seems to realize the potential of digital assets in the financial future as the country seems geared up for formulating a new framework to regulate cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. This is highly bullish since Pakistan was among the very few countries that in mid-2018 blanket banned digital assets in any form. дальше »
2020-11-14 21:42
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Members Of Congress Blasts Acting Comptroller Of Currency (OCC), Brian Brooks, For His “Unilateral Crypto Decisions”
On Tuesday, the acting Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Brian Brooks, testified before the Senate bringing forward several proposals on the cryptocurrency and the digital assets market. дальше »
2020-11-12 18:33
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Crypto-Related Offerings Contribute 25% Of $4.8B Collected for Fines And Disgorgements Paid to The SEC In 2020
U. S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) reports over $4. 8 billion were paid in disgorgement and penalties – a record figure – across 2020. Cryptocurrency firms and unauthorized ICOs contributed a quarter of the figure as the securities authority halted Telegram’s $1. дальше »
2020-11-12 17:22
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EU Draft Proposal Seeks to Access Data from End-to-end Encryption Platforms, Activists Call Foul on the Integrity of Digital Infrastructure
The European Union (EU) could soon limit end-to-end encryption according to a draft leaked by the German Presidency, which seeks to increase the monitoring efficiency by Intelligence authorities and police. дальше »
2020-11-11 23:01
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US Department of Justice (DoJ) Challenges Visa’s Proposed $5.3B Acquisition of Plaid Due to Antitrust Laws
The U. S Department of Justice (DoJ) has challenged Visa’s acquisition of financial data aggregation firm, Plaid. According to the filing on Nov 5, Visa's move to initiate a transaction process for purchasing Plaid at $5. дальше »
2020-11-7 00:32
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CFTC’s Swaps Division Releases Advisory Note To Futures Merchants On Holding Virtual Currencies
The short announcement published on October 21, 2020, from the swaps division of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO), provides advice and guidance on how FCMs across the U. дальше »
2020-10-22 18:24
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FinCEN Penalizes ‘First’ Bitcoin Mixer, Helix, for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network charged Larry Dean Hamon, the founder, and CEO of bitcoin mixer Helix and Coin Ninja, for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. FinCEN imposed a penalty of $60,000,000. дальше »
2020-10-20 18:24
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Russian Central Bank to Curb Total Digital Assets An ‘Unqualified’ Investor Can Acquire
The Bank of Russia seeks to regulate the total amount of digital assets that individual investors can buy. The central bank has published a draft of regulatory proposals highlighting how they will regulate the nation's digital assets space. дальше »
2020-10-15 22:37
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Spanish Government Embarks on Bill to Requires Crypto Investors to Disclose Holdings and Income
The Spanish government has embarked on a bill that may require its citizens to disclose their crypto income or holdings with the country’s tax agency. Reuters, which first reported on this development, noted that the bill in question aims at tracking down tax fraud/evasion amongst Spain’s crypto investors or users. дальше »
2020-10-13 22:03
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Biggest Challenges Ahead for Crypto as Regulators Declare War on Privacy & Self-Custody
The start of the new quarter saw a slew of regulatory moves targeting the cryptocurrency space – “we've made the world stage,” which Fundstrat Global Advisors LLC believes is good for the overall crypto market because it’s just regulators “clearing up bad actors. дальше »
2020-10-13 18:05
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Netherlands Central Bank (DNB) Approves First Crypto Exchange Under New AMLD5 Regulations
The AMLD5 regulations approved by the EU are considered to be quite strict, which cast many doubts over the future of digital asset firms operating in the region. However, Nederlandsche Bank NV (DNB), the Netherlands' central bank, has approved AMDAX BV as the first digital asset firm to operate under its jurisdiction. дальше »
2020-10-10 23:40
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DOJ’s First-of-its Kind Crypto Framework Targets Decentralized, P2P Platforms & Privacy
A 71-page long “Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework” report has been published by the Attorney General’s Cyber Digital Task Force. It details the emergence of cryptocurrencies and the presenting opportunities for terrorists, rogue nations, and other criminals. дальше »
2020-10-9 16:34
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