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Iceland Becomes Global Crypto Mining Powerhouse but Neighbors Could Pose a Challenge
Based on its name alone, Iceland will usually evoke images of a sparse population and freezing temperatures. While nobody was watching, however, the island nation slowly became the hottest location for one of the fastest-growing industries today — the country is now recognized as the global center for crypto mining. дальше »
2018-6-25 20:38 | |
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Venezuela’s Fight With Inflation May Have Helped Cryptocurrency Acceptance
Faced with the rapid decline of their money’s purchasing power, Venezuelans have no choice but to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to offset the effects of their country’s sky-high inflation rate. дальше »
2018-6-25 20:37 | |
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No License Needed to Mine Cryptocurrencies in Ukraine
Companies mining cryptocurrencies are not required to obtain a license, the Ukrainian state agency responsible for licensing regimes said this week. The annual revenue generated by the Ukrainian crypto mining industry amounts to over $100 million, according to recently published data. дальше »
2018-6-24 10:55 | |
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Indio Crypto exchanged get ready for RBI Ban
Regulation As the start of the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India approaches, cryptocurrency exchanges in the country are preparing to stop fiat deposits and withdrawals while boosting crypto-to-crypto trading. дальше »
2018-6-24 04:23 | |
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Indian Crypto Exchanges Prepare for RBI Ban – New Trading Tools, No Fiat
As the start of the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India approaches, cryptocurrency exchanges in the country are preparing to stop fiat deposits and withdrawals while boosting crypto-to-crypto trading. дальше »
2018-6-24 02:35 | |
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Supremes Uphold Cell Privacy, Hope for Ross Ulbricht
The United States Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 decision for the case Carpenter v. United States, ruled cops cannot access cell phone tracking information without a warrant. Around the country, privacy advocates and the mainstream media are hailing it as a “landmark” case. дальше »
2018-6-23 16:40 | |
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Ukrainian Police Arrest Four People for Running Fake Crypto Exchanges
The Ukrainian National Police announced the arrest of four suspects, who reportedly ran six fake cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. They were arrested last week from Dnipro city, after which their homes were raided, and several computers and smartphones were seized. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:57 | |
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A 230 Billion Won Government Pump Awaits Korean Blockchain Sector
The Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea announced its blockchain technology development strategy on June 21. The government aims to provide 230 billion won (~$207 million) for boosting development of distributed ledger technology in the country. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:38 | |
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BitFlyer stops accepting new customers over Japan FSA notice
Japan’s Financial Services Agency [FSA] called for improved measures at cryptocurrency exchanges across the country. These measures were for the prevention of money laundering. This marks a concrete move into enforcing AML in Japan, as the regulator moved struck 6 exchanges with business improvement notices. дальше »
2018-6-23 08:56 | |
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Brazil’s Central Bank to use blockchain based platform PIER
The Central Bank of Brazil [BCB] and other regulators of the Brazilian Financial System [SFN] have decided to use the blockchain based technology platform – Information Integration Platform for Regulators [PIER]. дальше »
2018-6-23 04:32 | |
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Bitcoin Drops to Within 2018 Low Close to $6,000
Bitcoin fell to within touching distance of the $6,000 mark on Friday, a figure not seen since February, following improvement orders from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to six of the country’s crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-6-23 02:37 | |
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Experts Claim Most Smaller Chinese Crypto Exchanges Will Shut Down Soon
China lost its dominant position in the cryptocurrency markets quite some time ago. That is the direct result of the People’s Bank of China preventing users from trading cryptocurrencies with the Chinese yuan. дальше »
2018-6-23 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin: Can cryptocurrency help turn the tide in a volatile currency market?
Sometimes standing up for bitcoin also means standing up for your homeland and fellow citizens, in search of a better way. The latter display of bravery is embedded in the recently launched Let’s Talk Bitcoin! That’s where LTB correspondent Christian Garcia steps up with a report from a country in crisis, reminding listeners about the дальше »
2018-6-23 23:49 | |
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Smaller Chinese Crypto Exchanges Could Shut Down Soon, Experts Say
Small exchanges in China are finding it very difficult to attract customers and could likely shut down soon. Local news sources reported that the top 14 exchanges in the country grab over 73% of the total transaction value. дальше »
2018-6-22 23:10 | |
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Japan’s bitFlyer Halts Taking on New Business to Fix Issues Following FSA Order
bitFlyer, Japan’s largest Bitcoin exchange, is being forced to stop taking on new business after regulators said it wasn’t doing enough to stop money laundering and terrorist financing. The move by the Tokyo-based exchange saw a drop in the price of the coin and highlights how the country’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services Agency (FSA),. дальше »
2018-6-23 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin Miner “Stole” 150 MW of Electricity according to Chinese Police
A Chinese man has found himself in police custody after attempting to steal electricity to fund his unprofitable Bitcoin mining operation, local media outlet Xinhua reports June 22. The suspect, known only by his surname Ma, allegedly mined Bitcoin and Ethereum on two hundred computers in the country’s Anhui province, all of which have been дальше »
2018-6-22 19:06 | |
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UK’s FCA Issues Yet Another Warning Against Crypto Brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority of the U. K. has warned traders against an unregulated firm called Cryptorobot365. The regulatory body blacklisted the firm for providing cryptocurrency investment services in the country without authorization from the agency. дальше »
2018-6-22 16:28 | |
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Korean Government to Fund Six Blockchain Projects with $9 Million
The country has sights set on being one of the leaders in blockchain technology and has made a strong statement after the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revealed in a report that 10 billion Korean won (app. дальше »
2018-6-22 13:44 | |
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Korean Government to Lead 6 Blockchain Pilots With $9 Million Finance
The South Korean government will invest 10 billion Korean won (or $9 million) to support blockchain development in the country, with plans to carry out six pilots using blockchain technology. According to a report from CoinDesk Korea, the country’s Ministry of Science and ICT published a blockchain development strategy on Thursday. The agency said the government plans to дальше »
2018-6-22 11:53 | |
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Korean Government to Lead 6 Blockchain Pilots With $9 Million Fund
A South Korean government agency has announced a plan to boost blockchain adoption in the country. дальше »
2018-6-22 09:03 | |
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Irish Bitcoin Broker Claims Country’s Banks Are Closing Crypto-Related Accounts
The owner of a leading Irish Bitcoin broker has accused the country’s banking institutions of discriminating against crypto-related businesses
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Hydro-Quebec Increases Electricity Prices by 300% for Bitcoin Miners
Even though Canada has become a very important country for cryptocurrency mining, it seems things are changing behind the scenes. The Quebec provincial regulator has decided to allow utility providers to hike electricity prices for Bitcoin miners. дальше »
2018-6-22 05:00 | |
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Bitcoin Traders in Ireland Accuse Banks of ‘Cryptocurrency Profiling’
It is not a happy time for Bitcoin brokers in Ireland. Reports indicate that Irish banks are denying financial services to cryptocurrency traders. As a result, many are forced to either shutter their operations or open accounts with foreign banks. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin Businesses Denied Banking Services in Ireland
Leading companies from the crypto sector in Ireland have complained they are being denied services by some of the country’s major financial institutions. Among the affected businesses are bitcoin exchange Bitcove, winner of the bank-sponsored “Best Business Startup” award, and Ireland’s “longest running” bitcoin broker, Eircoin. дальше »
2018-6-21 20:20 | |
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Belarus Issues Decree to Regulate and Legalize Blockchains and Smart Contracts
Belarus is a well-known name in the crypto circles, as one of the most digital currency-friendly nations in the world. On June 18, the country took yet another progressive step in the industry by regulating blockchain businesses. дальше »
2018-6-21 20:00 | |
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Abundant Renewable Energy Makes Iceland a Crypto Mining Powerhouse
Few countries around the world lend themselves to cryptocurrency mining. Iceland has always been a key region in this regard. Although it was never designed to become a hub for cryptocurrency mining, this new business model has introduced a few changes in the country over the years. дальше »
2018-6-21 16:00 | |
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Cambodia Regulators Clarify that Cryptocurrency operation without License is Illegal
With regards to the recent controversies surrounding the legalities of Bitcoin operation in Cambodia, Regulators in the country have issued a clarification on their facebook wall. According to them, any operation of the digital asset including its trading, buying, settlement, and investment without a license is illegal by law. дальше »
2018-6-21 14:09 | |
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Akon to Create his own Cryptocurrency in a “Real Life Wakanda” Crypto City
The 47 year old singer who has twelve billboard top ten hits and is famous for his 2006 “Smack it” hit has unveiled his plans to not only create his own cryptocurrency but also a “real-life Wakanda crypto city” in his country, Senegal. дальше »
2018-6-21 13:49 | |
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Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Lets Travelers Swap Leftover Euros for Cryptocurrency
If departing travelers don't need euros in their home country, they will be able to exchange them for cryptos at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. The post Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Lets Travelers Swap Leftover Euros for Cryptocurrency appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-6-22 13:07 | |
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Kosovo Offers Inexpensive Cryptocurrency Mining
Cryptocurrency mining can get rather costly, given its massive energy consumption. But the Southeastern European country of Kosovo could provide a solution to that dilemma. While Kosovo might be recognized as one of Europe’s poorer countries, it does have one of the cheapest electricity rates in the region. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:02 | |
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You Can Now Exchange Your Leftover Euros for Crypto at Schiphol Airport
One of the most inconvenient things about international travel is getting stuck with foreign money that can’t be accepted in your home country. Luckily for passengers and visitors to Schiphol Airport, they now have the chance to experience the benefits of a truly global currency first hand and get rid of their fiat at the […] The post You Can Now Exchange Your Leftover Euros for Crypto at Schiphol Airport appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-6-20 16:30 | |
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Uruguay to Develop Crypto Regulations, Focusing on Innovation
The Uruguayan chamber of fintech is forming a committee that will develop the country’s crypto regulation framework
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Are You Breaking The Law By Trading Cryptocurrencies Without A License?
Cambodian authorities have now announced that domestic investors are required to obtain a license in order to allow them to buy, sell or trade cryptocurrencies. Without a license, these activities would now be considered illegal. дальше »
2018-6-20 13:00 | |
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Market Declining Following Bithumb Hack Of $30 Million Worth Of Coins
The South Korean crypto market is scrambling to retain its normalcy after hackers attacked and made away with about $30 million worth of crypto coins from Bithumb. Bithumb is a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, the 2nd largest in the country and 6th largest in the world. дальше »
2018-6-20 12:18 | |
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Turcoin Ponzi Schemers Escape With Millions
News Turkey’s so called “national” crypto, Turcoin, has turned out to be a classical example of a Ponzi scheme, local media reported. The founders of the “alternative” digital currency are believed to have fled the country with millions of dollars collected from defrauded investors. дальше »
2018-6-20 04:00 | |
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Bank of Korea Not Yet Ready for a Central Bank Digital Currency
Following an earlier announcement that South Korea was considering the introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the country’s central bank has since pulled the plug on the idea — with regulatory roadblocks and fears of market destabilization ranking amongst the leading reasons for the recall. дальше »
2018-6-20 03:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] listed on Japan’s SBI: After Ripple [XRP] & Bitcoin cash [BCH]
Japan’s Strategic Business Innovator Group [SBI Group] had unveiled its new plans for its newly launched cryptocurrency exchange. The company intended to kickstart the best cryptocurrency service for the country. дальше »
2018-6-20 01:55 | |
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Turcoin Ponzi Scheme Exposed, Founders Flee with Millions
Turkey’s so called “national” crypto, Turcoin, has turned out to be a classical example of a Ponzi scheme, local media reported. The founders of the “alternative” digital currency are believed to have fled the country with millions of dollars collected from defrauded investors. дальше »
2018-6-20 01:50 | |
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Chain Accelerator Opens Its Doors to Blockchain, Crypto Startups in France
\Chain Accelerator has launched in France. It is the first startup acceleratordedicated to the blockchain that can call Europe its home. Among the organization’s chief operators are Hyperloop Transportation Technologies chairman Bibop G. дальше »
2018-6-20 00:34 | |
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Japan’s Largest Crypto Exchanges to Face the Wrath of the FSA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will be taking administrative action against several registered cryptocurrency exchange operators in the country. These exchanges include Quoine, Bitbank, BITPoint Japan, BtcBox, and industry leader BitFlyer, who authorities claim don’t have proper internal management systems in place, including measures to prevent money laundering. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:10 | |
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Cambodian Regulators Say Dealing in Crypto Without License Is Illegal
Dealing in crypto without obtaining a license from authorities has been declared illegal in Cambodia, in a joint statement released today by the country’s central bank
дальше »2018-6-20 20:30 | |
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Laundering Fears-Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money
Japan’s financial watchdog is reportedly planning to force improvements at a number of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges over perceived issues with internal systems, including anti-money laundering (AML) measures. дальше »
2018-6-19 16:14 | |
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Got Bitcoin Mate? Because Australia Wants a Piece of Your Profits
After moving to request all cryptocurrency exchanges to report to the country’s watchdog agency, the Australia Taxation Office (ATO) will be collecting Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on cryptocurrency gains, essentially classifying them as assets. дальше »
2018-6-19 13:00 | |
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Crypto Miners Embrace Cheap Power in Europe’s Poorest Country
In Kosovo, Europe’s poorest country, there are few job opportunities for a population of which 50% are under 25 and most adults in the country wish to go abroad to work away from rampant corruption and cronyism. дальше »
2018-6-19 12:30 | |
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