2018-11-22 16:00 |
The European Commission, the EU's executive body, is launching a blockchain app association next year and already has major banks on board. origin »
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The International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) was launched in a ceremony today, located in Brussels at the European Commission. There has been over 100 members of the European Commission to sign the charter, including Deutsche Telekom, Accenture, and IBM.
2019-4-4 01:39 | |
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The European Commission – the executive arm of the European Union – is a supporter of the common “blockchain, not Bitcoin” adage, it seems. At a blockchain roundtable session earlier this week, the Commission announced a new distributed ledger initiative that aims to transform the digital services space.
2018-11-23 15:04 | |
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Major European Banks Sign Up For A New European Union Commission Blockchain App Association Despite what anyone may say about the price of Bitcoin in the market, the crypto market is, when you look at it from a general perspective, still booming because of the developments of the blockchain technology and the creation of frameworks […]
2018-11-23 08:00 | |
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The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has been granted a license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) required to operate a regulated blockchain exchange.
2018-11-23 23:44 | |
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The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), a subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange Group (GSX Group), has announced that it has been granted a full license as a provider of distributed ledger technology (DLT) from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
2018-11-23 21:36 | |
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The recent quarterly filings from Riot Blockchain show that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigations into the company are “still ongoing. ” The SEC issued a subpoena to the company on April 9 calling for a formal investigation.
2018-11-22 18:59 | |
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MV Index Solutions (MVIS), a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launch of MVIS Bitcoin U. S. OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO), a bitcoin-based index and the first one that monitors the performance of bitcoin across established over-the-counter (OTC) platforms in the U.
2018-11-22 17:35 | |
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On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets.
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Here’s an extraordinary fact about the 2018 bear market: business for Bitcoin-lawyers is booming. Forty-five lawsuits involving cryptocurrency were filed in the first half of this year, reports blockchain research unit Diar.
2018-11-20 14:11 | |
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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are known as the Wild West of the cryptocurrency market. Though ICOs have bought billions of dollars into the pockets of aspiring startups, they lack one major element of the traditional IPOs – investor security.
2018-11-19 19:29 | |
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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are known as the Wild West of the cryptocurrency market. Though ICOs have bought billions of dollars into the pockets of aspiring startups, they lack one major element of the traditional IPOs – investor security.
2018-11-20 19:29 | |
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Shapeshift CEO Eric Voorhees and cryptocurrency loans startup Salt Lending Ltd. is under investigation by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its $50 million ICO in 2017, per a Wall Street Journal article, published November 15, 2018.
2018-11-19 01:00 | |
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One of the largest blockchain technology companies in the world, Bitfarms, applied for a preliminary prospectus with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to offer public shares on one of Canada’s leading exchanges.
2018-11-15 20:13 | |
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Last week, cryptocurrency mining company Bitfarms filed a preliminary prospectus with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in a bid to offer public shares on one of Canada’s most prominent bourses, reported Calcalistech on November 12, 2018.
2018-11-15 04:00 | |
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The main blockchain research body of the European Commission is positive the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and blockchain can co-exist in harmony – but things will ultimately boil down to specific use cases and applications.
2018-11-14 18:49 | |
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Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election, which was held from November 1–9, 2018.
2018-11-14 01:06 | |
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Perkins Coie, the Washington-based international law firm that represents highly reputed organizations across a vast range of industries, has hired Kari Larsen, a former enforcement lawyer at the U. S Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency industry group and Investment Management practice, according to a press release by the firm on November 6, 2018.
2018-11-9 18:00 | |
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The first initial coin offering (ICO) portal is likely to be certified by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this month. If all goes well, the first authorized ICO offering on the platform will start in December.
2018-11-9 17:59 | |
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Legal figures engaging with cryptocurrency are warning over continued regulatory uncertainty impacting businesses after US regulators fined EtherDelta almost $400,000 November 8. EtherDelta Could Set Precedent EtherDelta, which operated since 2016 as a smart contract on Ethereum, fell victim to securities obligations under the US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving owner Zachary Coburn liable for penalties totaling $388,000.
2018-11-9 14:00 | |
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Thai regulators have been tough on cryptocurrency and blockchain this year, and if they pull off their latest plan it will further tighten their grip on the industry. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to launch its first regulated initial coin offering (ICO) portal later this month, according to the Bangkok Post.
2018-11-9 12:49 | |
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The chair of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that he wants to adopt blockchain to “keep pace with those who attempt to defraud, distort, or manipulate” financial markets.
2018-11-9 03:00 | |
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In a press release published November 8, the U. S. watchdog announced that it had settled charges against Zachary Coburn, founder of EtherDelta for operating an unregistered securities exchange.
2018-11-8 21:39 | |
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In an apparent first, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the founder of EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange,” according to a press release from the regulator.
2018-11-9 20:32 | |
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Due to the inadequacies of the previously laid down guidelines for its blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Mauritius’ financial watchdog, has drafted new regulations to cover its DLT ecosystem and crypto-based businesses are now required to obtain a custodial license for cryptoassets, reported Finance Magnates on November 6, 2018.
2018-11-8 06:00 | |
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CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo: Distributed Ledger May Help with Regulations for US Derivatives Market Blockchain technology is advancing and growing in many jurisdictions. According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman, J.
2018-11-8 02:22 | |
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is scheduled to make its decision regarding 9 separate Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).… The post SEC Set To Decide on 9 Bitcoin ETFs After November 5 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.
2018-11-7 21:41 | |
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The Taiwanese Government recently amended their anti-money laundering and Countering Finance Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws concerning cryptocurrency regulations. According to an Asia Times article published on November 5, 2018, these revisions and changes will give Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the ability to crack down on any anonymous cryptocurrency transactions.
2018-11-5 20:00 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases.
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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The Tron foundation announced on Nov. 1st that Justin Sun, the founder and chief executive of Tron, a foundation building a decentralized internet had donated $10,000 to Donatefornetneutrality. com.
2018-11-2 18:00 | |
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In a bid to sanitize the local finance ecosystem, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), one of the thirteen provincial financial watchdogs in crypto-friendly Canada, has warned investors to be wary of Eyeline Trading, an unregistered firm that claims to offer cryptocurrency trading and other bitcoin-linked investment products to clients, reported Finance Magnates on October 30, 2018.
2018-11-1 17:00 | |
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The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) has recently discussed the implementation of blockchain for voting processes in its next elections. The story was originally reported by TASS, a state-owned Russian news agency.
2018-10-31 01:31 | |
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SEC Aims to Engage Crypto Enthusiasts Via Its Latest ‘Finhub’ Initiative. Just over a week back, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched its latest effort to connect with the global Bitcoin community.
2018-10-29 19:49 | |
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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has forbidden the general public from investing in nine unregistered initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies. The companies in question failed to duly register their business, despite the introduction of a framework to facilitate cryptocurrency investing, reported Bangkok Post on October 27, 2018.
2018-10-29 14:00 | |
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The launch of FinHub shows that the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasingly focusing on 4th Industrial Revolution technologies. Among these technologies, Bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI) continues to enjoy prominence.
2018-10-28 10:00 | |
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Aijt Pai, U. S. FCC Chair, has said it’s a challenge to level the playing field between emerging technologies, including blockchain, and not disadvantage any of them. US Telecoms Regulator Studies How to Evolve Blockchain The chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – the government agency in charge of regulating radio, television, wire, satellite, and.
2018-10-27 01:00 | |
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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.
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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U. S. Telecoms Chief Urged Not To Hinder Emerging Technology Like Blockchain The head of telecoms authority in the United State has urged that blockchain which is an emerging technology should not be hindered or deprive due to some policies which can be dubbed “antiquated” regulations.
2018-10-27 21:47 | |
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US SEC Launches Strategic Hub For Innovation and Financial Technology; What is It? Back on October 18, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to announce a new arm in charge of protecting investors from fraudulent schemes.
2018-10-26 19:57 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a suspension of trading in the Securities of Nevada-based American Retail Group, also known as Simex Inc. According to a press release published October 22, 2018, the company falsely claimed that they partnered with an SEC-qualified custodian and had registered their token offering in accordance to SEC requirements and regulations.
2018-10-24 11:00 | |
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Coinbase has secured approval from New York state regulators to act “as a limited purpose trust company” in the state, a press release reveals. According to the release, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has officially signed off on an application for the Coinbase Custody Trust Company, a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc.
2018-10-24 00:55 | |
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The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws.
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Oct. 18 that it is launching the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), a new division that will help the regulatory agency to engage with fintech start-ups.
2018-10-22 17:29 | |
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In 2009, Bitcoin was ushered in as an alternative to fiat currency, promising to revolutionize the future of peer-to-peer spending. Since then, it has spawned scores of other cryptocurrencies with various value propositions and potential.
2018-10-22 17:11 | |
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On October 18, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered a New York-based firm Gelfman Blueprint, Inc. and CEO Nicholas Gelfman to pay $2. 5 million in fines and restitution for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme.
2018-10-22 09:00 | |
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission ICO Advisory Board stated it had enabled an online request form for FinTech-related meetings and other assistance, as per an announcement on October 19, 2018.
2018-10-21 09:00 | |
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To establish a seamless tax reporting mechanism for cryptocurrency gains in Japan, the Japanese Tax Commission held a debate on October 17, 2018, per a report by the local media outlet Sankei News. Standardization of Tax Filing Process According to the report published, the Japanese Tax Commission is contemplating ways by which gains or profits on cryptocurrency trading can be.
2018-10-20 22:00 | |
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Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development.
2018-10-20 19:31 | |
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With the exception of the SEC’s FinHub announcement, it has been a quiet week for regulatory news — something we’ve been getting a lot of recently as U. S. officials clamp down on unscrupulous coin offerings and crypto companies.
2018-10-20 17:49 | |
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In a press release by the US Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) on Oct. 18, the agency confirmed that Gelfman Blueprint Inc. (GBI) and its CEO, Nicholas Gelfman, had been ordered to pay more than $2.
2018-10-20 16:29 | |
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The EU isn’t proposing new laws but could spend hundreds of millions on research into virtual worlds.
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The European Commission (EC) will be working with the European Central Bank (ECB) to… The post European Commission and ECB to research potential Digital Euro risks appeared first on Coin Journal.
A document allegedly from the German Presidency to the European Commission aims to bypass end-to-end encryption. A leaked draft of a resolution appeared online on Nov 9, 2020, calling for a loophole in law enforcement.
The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, is asking tough questions of Libra over its potential closed economy.
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