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Privacy-Focused Cryptos Hunted Down by Forensics and Exchanges
Can blockchain analytics firms trace privacy coin transactions even without KYC data from crypto exchanges?
дальше »2019-10-26 18:11
Security token marketplace FreedomX approved in Canada for pilot testing
TokenGX, a Canadian security token issuance platform and its affiliate TokenFunder, Canada’s first security token exempt market dealer, announced that TokenGX has received approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for pilot testing a secondary trading marketplace of digital securities. дальше »
2019-10-25 20:40
UPDATED: Cointelegraph Facebook Page Unpublished, One Month and Counting
Cointelegraph’s Facebook page, boasting over 730,000 followers, has been banned and removed from search results for a month and counting
дальше »2019-10-25 19:43
Mark Zuckerberg to Testify Before House Committee; Here’s What You Should Know
There is less than a day for Mark Zuckerberg to formally provide testimony in front of the Congressional financial services committee. Facebook’s head honcho is preparing himself to vehemently defend Libra, but also to admit to Facebook’s past mistakes, according to the New York Times, October 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-23 15:46
New Bitcoin ETF Proposal Filed With SEC by Gold Fund Veteran
Kryptoin Investment Advisors applied with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin ETF
дальше »2019-10-24 14:36
US Congress Considers a Draft Bill Claiming Stablecoins Are Securities
US lawmakers are considering a new draft bill that classifies all managed stablecoins as securities ahead of tomorrow’s Zuckerberg hearing
дальше »2019-10-23 00:31
Blockchain Firm Algorand Announces Sharia Certification for Islamic Finance
Blockchain firm Algorand announced that it is now certified for Sharia-compliant financing by Bahrain’s Shariyah Review Bureau
дальше »2019-10-22 23:48
Bitcoin ATM in Miami Airport Raises Questions About Traveling With Crypto
Miami based bitcoin ATM maker Bitstop has recently installed Miami International Airport’s first crypto ATM, according to a press release issued October 15. The installation adds to the 106 machines the company has already placed across the U. дальше »
2019-10-17 17:30
What Crypto Wild West? CipherTrace Claims Market is 87% Trackable
Per a press release on Business Wire on October 15, 2019, cryptocurrency and blockchain security company, CipherTrace, recently launched a platform that would trace the transactions of over 700 crypto tokens. дальше »
2019-10-17 13:00
Telegram’s TON Launch and Token Distribution — All the Details to Date
On the day the first Gram tokens were set for distribution to investors, here is what is known about the TON blockchain so far
дальше »2019-10-16 18:07
Wilshire Phoenix Updates Its Bitcoin ETF Filing With SEC
Wilshire Phoenix refiles the updated version of its Bitcoin ETF proposal
дальше »2019-10-16 08:00
IRS Gets Serious About Crypto With Amendments to Form 1040
Regulators are taking cryptocurrencies more and more seriously, and the IRS seems to be leading the way with a plan to obtain more accurate information from taxpayers regarding their financial activities with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-10-13 08:18
China Further Limits Digital Privacy, Increasing Potential Cryptocurrency Use
The Chinese government has announced a new and even more invasive form of facial recognition. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will begin using AI software to monitor 800+ million internet users. дальше »
2019-10-13 03:09
Telegram hit by SEC emergency action for its $1.7 billion token offering
The entities behind Telegram and its $1. 7 billion ICO were hit by an emergency action and restraining order by the SEC for failing to register its Gram token as a security. The U. S. Securities Exchange Commission is alleging that the companies behind Telegram and its initial coin offering have been conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2019-10-12 01:01
CTFC head: Ethereum is a commodity, anticipates launch of ETH futures
The chairman of the U. S. Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) gave verbal confirmation that Ether is a commodity and that he expects an Ethereum futures contract will soon be launched in the United States, as reported by Yahoo Finance. дальше »
2019-10-12 23:55
Why certain countries ban crypto
Whether you love it or hate it, cryptocurrency is here to stay. Managed by decentralized networks spread out across the entire globe, the world’s cryptocurrencies are uniquely useful and polarizing at the same time. дальше »
2019-10-11 23:31
UK forcing AML regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges, ATMs, and open-source wallets
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down on cryptocurrency exchanges, ATMs, and open-source projects like wallet providers. These services will have to comply with anti-money laundering regulations by 2020, imposing banking-style controls over crypto in the nation. дальше »
2019-10-9 13:50
Exchanges respond to UK’s proposed ban on cryptocurrency derivatives
The World Federation of Exchanges urges the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority not to prohibit the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives to retail customers. The World Federation of Exchanges is the global trade association for regulated exchanges and clearing houses representing over 250 firms across the world, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group and the Intercontinental […] The post Exchanges respond to UK’s proposed ban on cryptocurrency derivatives appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-10-9 11:29
Japan Gives Leeway to Political Donations in Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns in Japan will not be regulated, stated politician Ms. Sanae Takaichi. This adds to Japan’s liberal stance on digital assets, potentially opening doors for new types of political funding. дальше »
2019-10-9 01:43
EU Finance Commissioner to Propose Unified Crypto Legislation
The European Union’s finance commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis pledges to propose new rules to regulate digital currencies such as Facebook’s Libra
дальше »2019-10-9 13:59
Hong Kong Regulators Issue Crypto Guidance as ATMs Run Dry
The weekend saw fresh violence erupting on the streets of Hong Kong as protesters increased their presence and the police amplified their responses. It seems a strange time for regulators to publish a paper on crypto as ATMs on the island nation ran out of cash. дальше »
2019-10-7 14:00
Coinbase CEO: US Should Reconsider Ridiculous Stance on Libra as Project Partners Jump Ship
Facebook’s ambitious crypto project Libra is running out of steam as it gets hounded by regulators and governments around the world. The social media giant was dealt another blow yesterday when major project partner PayPal announced that it was jumping ship, but the Coinbase boss thinks the US should reconsider its negative stance. дальше »
2019-10-5 09:00
OKEx pushing for global cryptocurrency exchange standards through self-regulated organization
OKEx launched an initiative to develop a global compliance standard for cryptocurrency exchanges. This will be done through a self-regulated organization whose members will work together to define and adopt these standards. дальше »
2019-10-4 19:37
Binance Joins with Coinfirm for FATF Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
In a bid to comply with anti-money-laundering (AML) guidelines of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has joined forces with Coinfirm, a platform that claims to be the global leader in regulation technology (RegTech) for the distributed ledger technology (DLT) ecosystem. дальше »
2019-10-4 19:00
Why is the UK thinking of banning crypto derivatives?
Britain’s foremost financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, is contemplating a blanket-ban on cryptocurrency derivatives for retail traders as early as 2020, The Economist reported. The meeting comes on the heels of a statement released in early July by the FCA proposing a ban on crypto derivatives—high-risk assets where “retail consumers might suffer harm from […] The post Why is the UK thinking of banning crypto derivatives? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-10-4 12:02
Indian Police Can’t Move Seized Crypto Due to India’s Anti-Crypto Law
The police of Pune, India, can’t transfer $1.2 million in seized crypto due to India’s anti-cryptocurrency laws
дальше »2019-10-4 02:21
CryptoBridge Introduces Compulsory KYC Verification
CryptoBridge, a gateway to the BitShares digital assets exchange, has announced that with immediate effect, all existing customers and new crypto traders on the platform must submit their verification documents to use the platform. дальше »
2019-10-3 13:20
Four Major Libra Partners Consider Dropping Support
Four major companies who initially signed on to be a part of the Libra Association are rethinking their options now. The reason cited is that it may jeopardize their ability to keep positive relationships with regulators. дальше »
2019-10-3 03:20
Indonesia Hosts International Summit to Enlighten Lawyers on Cryptocurrencies
In an effort to curb illegal use of bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and make it easier for law enforcement agents to recognize and fight crypto-fueled crimes, the Indonesian government is hosting an international conference made up of Turkey, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia and Hong Kong, according to reports on October 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-3 01:00
How Increased Crypto Regulation Will Affect the Industry
Major economies are rushing to rein in the cryptocurrency industry through regulation amidst bullish market conditions which have once again sparked investors’ interest. Germany and France are among the latest… The post How Increased Crypto Regulation Will Affect the Industry appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-10-3 22:49
Central Bank of China denies that it’s launching a cryptocurrency in November
China’s central bank denied claims that it will roll out a cryptocurrency this November, adding that the parties involved in its distribution have been misconstrued, according to TechNode. The statement is a rebuttal to a widely circulated article by Forbes. дальше »
2019-10-2 03:05
Japanese financial services giant Monex Group forms Security Token Offering Association
Financial services giant Monex Group announced the establishment of a Japanese Security Token Offering Association alongside five other major securities companies in the country. Major Japanese brokerage firms come together to promote STOs Japan could soon see more useful regulations surrounding security tokens as some of the biggest brokerage companies in the country have joined […] The post Japanese financial services giant Monex Group forms Security Token Offering Association appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-10-2 00:22
SEC Reaches $24 Million Settlement With EOS Parent Firm Block.one
The U.S. SEC has settled with EOS creator Block.one in the form of a civil monetary penalty of $24 million
дальше »2019-10-1 02:55
US-based Crypto Rating Council launches founded by leading firms
US-based Crypto Rating Council launches founded by leading firms - CryptoNinjas Today, the launch of The Crypto Rating Council was announced, which consists of leading U. S. crypto financial services firms committed to the responsible growth and maturation of cryptocurrency markets and related financial infrastructure and trading services. дальше »
2019-9-30 16:54
Crypto mom says slow progress is being made by the SEC
SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce, whose benevolent attitude towards crypto earned her the nickname ‘Crypto mom’, shared her thoughts on the current state of the crypto industry in the U. дальше »
2019-9-28 11:22
Former UBS Chief Says Blockchain Technology is Beneficial to the Financial Sector
The former President of Swiss bank, UBS AG, Peter Wuffli, who now serves as the director of the cryptocurrency bank, Sygnum AG, recently shared his thoughts on the potentials of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-9-27 13:00
Modern Monetary Theory justifies printing more money, Bitcoin is the counterargument
Mario Draghi, the outgoing president of the European Central Bank, mentioned the institution is open to Modern Monetary Theory—a fiscal and monetary framework that argues governments can keep printing money so long as inflation is in check. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:31
Repo Market Meltdown Shows Bitcoin’s ‘Systemic’ Stability: Caitlin Long
Bitcoin is systemically more stable than traditional finance, argues Wyoming Blockchain Coalition president Caitlin Long in the wake of the recent repo market unrest
дальше »2019-9-26 12:17
Monex Offers Crypto Rewards to Shareholders Furthering Japanese Adoption
Owner of popular Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, Monex Group, has now announced it will reward shareholders in the company with crypto. Shareholders are to receive a BTC dividend provided they have a Coincheck account. дальше »
2019-9-26 11:10
Coinshares Urges Customers to Fight UK Regulator’s Ban on Crypto ETNs
Coinshares is urging its customers to fight a proposed ban on cryptocurrency ETNs by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority
дальше »2019-9-24 01:30
One of India’s last standing cryptocurrency exchanges—WazirX’s Nischal Shetty [INTERVIEW]
Nischal Shetty, founder of WazirX, shares his story building one of the only crypto exchange left standing in a country hostile to cryptocurrency. By engineering the first auto-matching P2P engine he was able to dodge regulatory pressure that shuttered many other major exchanges in India. дальше »
2019-9-23 22:37
India’s last standing cryptocurrency exchange—WazirX’s Nischal Shetty [INTERVIEW]
Nischal Shetty, founder of WazirX, shares his story building the only crypto exchange left standing in a country hostile to cryptocurrency. WazirX dodged the regulatory pressure through innovation. дальше »
2019-9-23 22:37
VanEck-SolidX withdraws Bitcoin ETF proposal from SEC’s consideration
The VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF proposal was withdrawn—again—from the SEC’s consideration prior to an October decision. Primer on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin Shares VanEck-SolidX first submitted its proposal to list and trade shares of the “VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust” under commodity-based trust rules with the Securities Exchange Commission. дальше »
2019-9-18 03:50
State Document Reveals Details of Iran’s Cryptocurrency Mining Regulations
Iran’s local cryptocurrency community welcomes the legitimization of mining as an industry but feels that miners aren’t being treated fairly. The post State Document Reveals Details of Iran’s Cryptocurrency Mining Regulations appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-18 22:19
PayPal Cautiously Believes in Libra’s Potential Despite Regulatory Concerns
Paypal, an American centralized payments services company has made it clear that it firmly believes in the potential of the social media giant’s global cryptocurrency project despite the intense scrutiny of governments and central banks on Libra, as well as the regulatory bottlenecks surrounding the cryptoasset, according to a Channelnewsasia report on September 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-16 12:20
France: Crypto-to-Crypto Transactions Tax-Exempt Unless Traded for Fiat
France has welcomed cryptocurrency investments by announcing that crypto to crypto transactions will be tax-exempt, and necessary taxes will be applied only when selling crypto for fiat currency. According to Bloomberg Tax, France will also introduce a value-added tax (VAT) for transactions where crypto is directly used to purchase goods and services, September 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-13 17:00
Jeffery Epsteins Connection with MITs Digital Currency Initiative Raises Industry Concerns
The MIT Digital Currency Initiative is well known in the cryptocurrency space for spearheading a lot of early research in analysis. The man who set it up, Joichi Ito, recently resigned as it was revealed that he had ties to deceased financier and convict, Jeffrey Epstein. дальше »
2019-9-13 09:00
Facebook requests Swiss FINMA license regulatory pushback
The Libra Association announced that it will pursue a payment system license under the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority’s (FINMA) supervision. The group, which oversees Facebook’s controversial cryptocurrency, chose Switzerland as its main regulator despite scrutiny from U. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:45
Chinese Authorities Clampdown on Popular ICO Startup GXChain
Chinese police reportedly raided the office of a popular and legit ICO company recently, according to a tweet on September 11, 2019. While the main reason for the crackdown isn’t known yet, there are speculations that the actions of the Chinese local authorities may not be cryptocurrency-related. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00
GXChain halts operations after Chinese police raid headquarters
GXChain, one of the most highly rated blockchain projects in China, was recently raided by Chinese authorities. The price of the project’s native token GXC plummeted in response to the news. Police crack down on GXChain On Sept. дальше »