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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 »
2019-9-13 21:06
Will Binance US Opening Cause BNB Prices to Plummet?
The world’s largest crypto exchange will be opening its US platform across most of the country next week. It has announced the listing of six crypto assets for trading but conspicuously missing from that list is its own Binance Coin. дальше »
2019-9-12 09:00
SEC remains skeptical of Bitcoin ETFs, VanEck-SolidX BTC trust met with disinterest
SEC chairman Jay Clayton remains cautious about approving a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. VanEck SolidX’s recently launched “limited” BTC ETF has, thus far, had abysmal uptake. “Work left to be done” The industry is making a lot of progress toward a Bitcoin ETF, said SEC Chairman Jay Clayton in an interview with CNBC’s Bob Pisani. дальше »
2019-9-10 19:30
Report: Libra Stablecoin Tied to Major Fiat Currencies, Excluding Yuan
Facebook has reportedly provided the U.S. Senate with details regarding the backing reserves for its Libra stablecoin
дальше »2019-9-11 01:50
Malta’s Financial Services Authority highlights watchdog’s plan to actively monitor crypto-related businesses
The Malta Financial Services Authority [MFSA] is all set to monitor and manage business-related risks concerning all licensed virtual assets and cryptocurrency businesses, with the primary focus on fighting activities like financial crimes, money laundering, and terrorism financing. дальше »
2019-9-6 16:00
Dutch Financial Watchdog to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Q1 2020
The Netherlands’ central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), a member of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), has announced plans to start regulating bitcoin-linked businesses from January 10, 2020, according to a Reuters report on September 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-3 21:00
Ethereum deemed halal by Muslim scholars, may stimulate ETH demand
Prominent Muslim scholars and financial advisors released a white paper declaring Ethereum “halal,” or permissible, according to Islamic Sharia law. The clarity for Muslim purchasers may stimulate additional demand for Ether. дальше »
2019-8-30 03:21
Brazil: Central Bank Adopts IMF Cryptocurrency Guidelines
Brazil’s Central Bank, Banco Central de Brasil, published an official notice on August 26, 2019, stating that it had adopted the International Monetary Funds’ (IMF) guidelines with regard to cryptocurrency assets. дальше »
2019-8-28 21:00
Securitize gets approval from SEC to become first crypto securities record-keeper
San Fransisco-based digital securities issuing platform Securitize became the first “blockchain-focused agent” to get SEC approval. The company said this will enable the company to be an official keeper of records for all digital securities registered with the SEC, positioning it as a one-stop digital securities service provider, said the company to CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-8-23 12:34
Libra getting examined in antitrust probe by EU’s executive body
Facebook’s bold “new global currency,” Libra, was hit by an antitrust probe from regulators in the European Union because it could unfairly dominate the market, according to a document seen exclusively by Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-8-23 08:54
Three drug lords have their Bitcoin and Litecoin addresses blacklisted by US Treasury
OFAC and FinCEN announced a coordinated effort to sanction three Chinese nationals for an international drug trafficking operation with profits laundered via Bitcoin and Litecoin. The culprits, identified as Xiaobing Yan, Fujing Zheng, and Guanghua Zheng, were accused of manufacturing and distributing lethal narcotics. дальше »
2019-8-23 04:25
Anthony Pompliano Says it Only Took Bitcoin 10 Years to Get to the G7
The G7 is meeting next week to explore the regulations around Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Unsurprisingly, Anthony Pompliano is not worried. G7 to Discuss Bitcoin Next week, the G7 is scheduled and this time the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States will set aside some time to discuss Bitcoin and digital currencies at length. дальше »
2019-8-22 22:00
SEC charges ICO Rating for shilling crypto projects without disclosure
The SEC penalized Russia-based ICO Rating for failing to disclose it was being paid to shill cryptocurrency projects. The enforcement action comes as the Commission continues to crack down on firms that tout crypto securities without disclosures. дальше »
2019-8-21 03:13
New York Court Rules That State Attorney Has Jurisdiction Over Bitfinex
The New York State Supreme Court has ruled that Bitfinex is in the jurisdiction of the state’s Attorney General
дальше »2019-8-21 01:10
Why the SEC once again postponed Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC again postponed its decision on three of the most prominent Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications this Monday, including those proposed by Bitwise Asset Management, VanEck-SolidX, and Wilshire Phoenix The U. дальше »
2019-8-16 11:58
Veritaseum ICO issuers facing SEC legal action for alleged fraud, VERI drops 60%
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up its efforts to combat crypto fraud. The Commission filed an emergency legal action against the owner of Veritaseum, Reggie Middleton, whose ICO raised almost $15 million—obliterating the price of VERI. дальше »
2019-8-16 02:31
China’s Central Bank “Ready” to Launch National Digital Currency
An official at China’s central bank recently revealed the central bank’s readiness to launch the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) according to a report by Shanghai Securities News on August 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-12 18:44
Indian Government Confirms Intentions to Prohibit Cryptocurrencies
In a recent court hearing that was set for August 8, 2019, the government of India asked the Supreme Court to postpone the hearing against the cryptocurrency ban to January 2020 as they wish to open the blanket ban bill for discussion in the Winter session of Parliament. дальше »
2019-8-9 15:00
Data Privacy Regulators Request More Information on Libra Cryptocurrency
Data protection regulatory agencies from around the world have joined the growing list of those who wish to examine and investigate Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. According to a joint press release on August 6, 2019, the information provided by Facebook isn’t transparent enough and request that the company provide robust information regarding data privacy protection. дальше »
2019-8-7 11:45
Bitcoin’s correlation with China according to Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire
The co-founder and CEO of Circle Jeremy Allaire affirmed that there is a “macro-correlation” between Bitcoin’s price movement and the current trade war between China and the United States that could lead to wider adoption in the Asian nation, according to a recent interview on CNBC. дальше »
2019-8-7 20:37
Cyprus strategy to take the lead in the blockchain and DLT industry
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceThe amendment of the Cyprus Prospectus Law effected on the 19th of April 2019, established Cyprus among the leading jurisdictions to launch an STO. дальше »
2019-8-5 13:12
Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table
Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today. дальше »
2019-8-5 11:00
BitPay Suspends Services in Germany For The Time Being
Citizens of Germany will no longer be able to use BitPay after the payments processor pulled its service on the heels of new BaFin regulations set to go live on January 1, 2020. Nein BitPay On Thursday, cryptocurrency payments processor, BitPay updated a post detailing which countries the company operates in. дальше »
2019-8-2 23:16
Crypto Futures Exchange Quedex Obtains License to Operate in Gibraltar
The licensing of Quedex means hedge funds, miners, and institutions now have another crypto-investment option. Crypto-futures Grow in Popularity On Wednesday Quedex, a crypto futures and options exchange announced that it had obtained a license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to operate as a crypto derivatives exchange. дальше »