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FinTech Unicorn Revolut Gains Approval for AFSL from Australian Financial Watchdog ASIC
Reports have now surfaced that the UK based Fintech, Revolut, has now received approval for their Australian Financial Service License (AFSL). This was after the chairman of Fintech Australia; Alan Tsen posted a tweet applauding the start-up for receiving the license that was then confirmed by Revolut's Global Expansion Manager, Thanks Alan! Lots more coming […] дальше »
2020-5-26 22:06 | |
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Brazil: Authorities Investigating Banks that Close Crypto Exchange Accounts
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), Brazil’s antitrust watchdog, elected to revisit the probing of some banks who closed the bank accounts belonging to local crypto exchanges. Antitrust Agency Probes Banks’ Closure of Crypto Exchange Accounts According to a report by Finance Magnate on Thursday (May 21, 2020) the CADE moved to continue itsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-21 17:00 | |
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HSBC Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Levey Joins Libra as CEO; Bringing Transparency to the Association
This move comes shortly after Libra initiated a payment system license to commence operations in Switzerland under the oversight of the country’s financial watchdog, FINMA. Speculations arose about a possible launch of the Libra stablecoin by the end of 2020, should the association sort the underlying legal hurdles. дальше »
2020-5-7 15:31 | |
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Down 1%, Pentagon Watchdog Clears Microsoft’s Cloud Win over Amazon
Coinspeaker Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Down 1%, Pentagon Watchdog Clears Microsoft’s Cloud Win over AmazonMicrosoft (MSFT) Stock Prices have risen by about 1%. Meanwhile, the U. S, DoD Inspector-General took a decision that Microsoft got the JEDI contract fairly. дальше »
2020-4-16 12:11 | |
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US Govt Watchdog GAO Job Listing Reveals Blockchain Expert Wanted for DLT Prototypes
The recent job post ads by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Innovation Lab for blockchain technology experts on development of “use case prototypes” last month reveals the watchdog body is quietly pushing for more blockchain experts in the public sector. дальше »
2020-4-7 16:18 | |
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Texas Regulator Warns of New Crypto Frauds Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Texas state watchdog issued a warning of the boost in crypto scams amid Coronavirus-related fake news
дальше »2020-3-25 00:09 | |
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FINTRAC to Enforce Stricter Rules for Crypto Companies to Comply with FATF’s Regulations
The Canadian financial crimes watchdog is making preparations for the implementation of its new powers on virtual currency oversight before the June 2020 deadline set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2020-3-20 21:35 | |
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Canada’s Financial Crimes Watchdog Gets Ready for FATF Compliance
Canada’s financial crimes watchdog is preparing to implement its broad new virtual currency oversight powers ahead of the Financial Action Task Force’s June 2020 deadline. дальше »
2020-3-18 18:00 | |
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Spanish Securities Watchdog Halts Short Selling Amid Coronavirus Caused Recession
Spain has banned short selling for a month, although extension for additional periods is still possible
дальше »2020-3-18 23:31 | |
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NYFDS Gives Crypto Firms 30 Days to Submit A Coronavirus (COVID-19) Contingency Plan
New York’s Financial regulator, NYFDS, has given crypto firms registered within this state one month to have submitted a preparedness plan for the COVID-19 pandemic. The watchdog sent out letters to crypto entities it regulates which was followed by a state of emergency declaration by New York’s Mayor, Bill De Blasio. These firms are required […] дальше »
2020-3-14 16:38 | |
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Russian Govt Looks To Block Censorship-Resistant Tech; IoT, TOR, and Telegram’s TON
Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, is looking for contractors who can block networks that are resistant to censorship. According to a publication by General Radio Frequency Center on March 3, the communications watchdog is seeking technical solutions to get rid of unwanted platforms that often host extreme content. дальше »
2020-3-13 23:58 | |
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6 Crypto Websites Blocked by Russia’s Media Watchdog, Including News Outlet
In what seems to be another episode in a long-running campaign, the Russian telecom regulator has restricted access to at least six websites posting content related to cryptocurrencies. Тhe forum section of Bits. дальше »
2020-3-10 06:30 | |
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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 »
2020-3-6 16:47 | |
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UK Finance Watchdog Warns Against ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Exchange BitMEX
The Financial Conduct Authority said BitMEX had been targeting U.K. consumers without approval. дальше »
2020-3-6 12:00 | |
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German Financial Regulator BaFin Recognizes Crypto As Financial Instrument
Germany’s financial watchdog, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has officially recognized cryptocurrencies as financial instruments. This, according to a report by Decrypt, March 3, 2020. дальше »
2020-3-4 16:00 | |
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Malta Financial Services Authority Addresses The Challenges With Security Token Offerings
On Tuesday, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a document providing answers to questions relating to security token offerings (STOs) in the country. The watchdog released a summary of a combined 2 months of feedback sent by market participants. дальше »
2020-2-27 22:04 | |
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Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation
The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country. дальше »
2020-2-26 12:10 | |
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Oil Crash Intensifies Following Dire Warning from Energy Watchdog
U.S. oil prices plunged below $50 a barrel on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency revised down its forecast for global energy demand. The post Oil Crash Intensifies Following Dire Warning from Energy Watchdog appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-26 01:11 | |
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Brave Challenges Google’s Advertising Power Before the UK Competition Watchdog
The company behind the privacy-oriented browser Brave has set out to convince regulators in the U. K. to end Google’s advertising monopoly in the digital space. In a filing with the country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Brave puts forward recommendations on how to “neutralize” the tech giant’s “unfair data advantage. дальше »
2020-2-23 23:40 | |
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Binance Has No License To Operate In Malta, Says Financial Watchdog
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has denied that Binance is under its regulation. According to a recent statement, the MFSA has announced that it does not oversee the activities of the exchange, meaning that Binance has no authority to operate in Malta. дальше »
2020-2-22 21:03 | |
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Binance Not Licensed in Malta, Says Nation’s Financial Watchdog
Binance is not licensed or regulated to operate in Malta, according to the nation’s financial regulatory agency. Binance Is Not Under Malta’s Jurisdiction The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) recently...The post Binance Not Licensed in Malta, Says Nation’s Financial Watchdog appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 18:32 | |
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IRS Mute on Calls to Clarify Foreign Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is yet to clarify which Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) rules apply to crypto tax filings. Meanwhile, a U. S. Congress watchdog is saying aspects of the updated crypto taxation guidelines published by the IRS in 2019 are not enforceable. дальше »
2020-2-13 22:00 | |
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Int’l Securities Commission Wants Stricter Crypto Exchange Measures
The International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) is calling on global regulators to get tougher on crypto exchanges. IOSCO Has Money Laundering Concerns The international watchdog IOSCO has cautioned regulators this week to look into how cryptocurrency exchanges assess their investors. дальше »
2020-2-13 20:00 | |
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US Financial Crimes Watchdog Preparing ‘Significant’ Crypto Rules, Warns Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said FinCEN is preparing "significant new requirements" around cryptocurrencies to tamp down illicit activity. дальше »
2020-2-13 23:59 | |
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One Million ePayments Accounts Frozen on FCA Orders, AML Concerns
Around one million payment accounts were frozen when the UK’s financial watchdog ordered ePayments Systems to halt its operations due to AML concerns. The payment processor was popular among traders...The post One Million ePayments Accounts Frozen on FCA Orders, AML Concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-13 22:30 | |
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U.K. FCA Orders Epayments Systems to Halt Operations Due to AML Concerns
The Financial Conducts Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, has ordered Epyments Systems Limited, a licensed electronic money institution founded in 2011, to halt its operations until it fixes the loopholes in its anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, according to a statement by the firm on February 11, 2020. дальше »
2020-2-13 11:00 | |
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Swiss Financial Watchdog Proposes $1,000 Client Identification Threshold for Crypto Transactions
Famous for its favorable business climate that has attracted hundreds of crypto companies, Switzerland is now expanding its financial regulatory framework. Some of the upcoming rules will increase oversight in the blockchain industry in compliance with new international standards regarding operations with digital assets. дальше »
2020-2-8 07:45 | |
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UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist
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UK FCA Releases New Rules For Crypto Businesses
The UK’s Financial Watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced its implementation of a new regime to provide a detailed set of rules for crypto businesses in the country. The new FCA handbook proposes different application fees for businesses according to their business size, income, and profit from asset activity. дальше »
2020-2-5 14:00 | |
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U.S.: Food Safety Watchdog Taps IBM Blockchain for Export Certifications
According to a Coindesk report published on February 3, 2020, a multinational conglomerate, IBM is developing a blockchain proof-of-concept for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) – the U. S. дальше »
2020-2-4 02:00 | |
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British Financial Watchdog Approves BCB Group as Authorized Payment Firm
BCB Group, a crypto-focused payment provider for the likes of major global crypto firms like Coinbase, is now officially approved by the FCA
дальше »2020-1-31 22:00 | |
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Singapore Implements New Legislation to Govern Crypto Market Participants
Singapore’s financial watchdog, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced that its Payment Services Act (PSA) is now live. The PSA aims to strengthen the existing regulatory framework governing cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial services platforms, while also fostering consumer protection and promote users’ confidence in digital payments, according to a press release onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-1-29 18:00 | |
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Ukrainian Watchdog to Track Cryptocurrency Transactions Over $1,200 For AML
Authorities in Ukraine are planning to track all crypto transactions that exceed $1,200, says Oksana Makarova, the Ministry of Finance’s head in the country. The matter was discussed in an interview with MC Today, a local news outlet. дальше »
2020-1-28 00:45 | |
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Ukraine Plans to Track Suspicious Crypto Transactions Above $1,200
Ukraine’s financial watchdog will track crypto transactions exceeding $1,200, according to the head of its Ministry of Finance. дальше »
2020-1-28 21:00 | |
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APRA Proposes Regulatory Framework For Facebook Led Calibra And Libra To Senate
One of Australia’s financial watchdog agencies, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), could soon regulate stablecoin projects such as the controversial Facebook’s led Libra project, Cointelegraph reports. дальше »
2020-1-22 20:03 | |
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Australia’s Financial Watchdog Grants Raiz Micro-Investing App Users Access To Bitcoin Fund
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), the nation’s financial industry watchdog has approved the launching of a Bitcoin fund that will be operated by a microfinance firm known as Raiz. дальше »
2020-1-20 19:23 | |
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ASIC Gives Australian Fintech Firm the Nod to Launch Bitcoin Fund
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), the nation’s financial watchdog, has given the Raiz micro-investing app, the approval to add a Bitcoin fund to its list of investment services. дальше »
2020-1-20 12:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog to Further Reduce Maximum Leverage to 2x on Crypto Margin Trading
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to limit the leverage in cryptocurrency margin trading to twice the deposits of traders, reported Japan Times on Saturday. This new rule will be included in the Cabinet Office, which FSA will revise in the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act that will go into effect in spring. This […] дальше »
2020-1-13 16:49 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report
Japan's top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage. дальше »
2020-1-13 12:14 | |
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UK Financial Watchdog FCA Now Supervises AML/CTF Compliance of Crypto Businesses
FCA is now responsible for the monitoring AML and CTF compliance of crypto-related companies
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