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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
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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 »
2019-8-2 20:21
Bitcoin And Ether Don’t Need Regulation: UK Finance Watchdog
The UK’s top financial watchdog has concluded that Bitcoin and Ether do not require regulation, whereas utility tokens and some stablecoins will. The FCA Makes Decision on Bitcoin & Crypto Regulation Only July 31, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced that it will not regulate Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »
2019-8-1 09:19
Libra may be canceled due to regulatory concerns, Facebook tells investors
Facebook has warned investors that its highly anticipated, and much-contested cryptocurrency project, Libra, may never get off the ground. Libra’s May 2019 debut brought to an end nearly a year of speculation that Facebook was quietly building a cryptocurrency, with the social media giant unveiling a permissioned payments blockchain for its 2. дальше »
2019-7-30 10:15
China Could be Hatching Plans to Legitimize Bitcoin Again
Bank of China (BoC), one of the four largest government-owned commercial banks in the country has released an infographic aimed at creating awareness about the world’s flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »
2019-7-30 09:00
How Smaller States Are Going Big On Cryptocurrency
It seems that a pattern is emerging between nations in favour of cryptocurrency and those that want to quash it. The two most populous nations on earth are stamping on bitcoin and its brethren, while smaller states are embracing it with their own rule books. дальше »
2019-7-29 12:27
Monex Group Interested in Joining Facebook’s Libra Consortium
Oki Matsumoto, President of Monex Group, a Japan-based financial services company backing the Coincheck cryptocurrency exchange, is interested in participating in Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project and has submitted an application to that effect, according to a Reuters Japan report on July 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-28 23:00
SEC issues no-action letter for Ethereum token “Quarters,” what it means for crypto
In a step forward for crypto regulation, the Securities Exchange Commission granted no-action relief to Pocketful of Quarters for its Ethereum ERC-20 token “Quarters”—assuring the startup that the Commission will not take enforcement action. дальше »
2019-7-26 10:51
New Jersey Man In Soup For Selling Bitcoin Worth $2 Million
New Jersey resident William Green faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for selling $2 million worth of Bitcoin online. The Justice Department Lays Down the Hammer On Wednesday the U. дальше »
2019-7-25 22:32
Nigeria: Speaker of the House of Reps Believes in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Nigeria’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the proliferation of bitcoin (BTC), altcoins and distributed ledger technology (DLT) into the global financial ecosystem has made it quite critical for the most populous nation in Africa to formulate amenable regulations for its cryptospace in order not to be leftRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00
Circle and Poloniex moving from the US to Bermuda due to regulatory uncertainty
Crypto conglomerate Circle announced that it will be moving the majority of its operations offshore, as regulatory uncertainty has made servicing U. S. customers increasingly difficult. The company received a full Digital Assets Business Act license in Bermuda for Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange it runs. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:59
Bakkt Confirms Bitcoin Futures Testing has Begun
After long delays due to regulatory scrutiny, the Bakkt futures platform from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has confirmed that product testing has started. As per a tweet from the company, daily and monthly futures will begin testing with participants from all over the world, July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-23 15:00
Facebook Still Being Blamed For Bitcoin Price Pullback
The fallout from last week’s US senate hearings on Facebook’s Libra project is still being felt across the crypto ecosystem. Many are blaming the social media giant for Bitcoin’s recent correction but in reality it is just part of the natural rhythm of the market. дальше »
2019-7-23 14:45
Iran government legalizes Bitcoin and crypto mining
Cryptocurrency mining farms have been booming in Iran due to its low electricity costs. According to a research conducted by Elite Fixtures, it only costs $3,217 to mine Bitcoin in the Islamic nation using specialized mining hardware, such as the AntMiner S9, the AntMiner S7, and the Avalon 6. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:51
Crypto exchange exec says Bitcoin ban in India not final yet, is there any hope?
This week, the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) of India officially recommended the imposition of what has been considered a blanket ban on crypto assets like bitcoin. According to Reuters, the panel led by finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has suggested a fine of $3. дальше »
2019-7-23 10:57
India: Government Committee Recommends Cryptocurrency Ban
Despite an earlier statement from India’s Minister of State for Finance that the government wasn’t planning on banning cryptocurrencies, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) is proposing otherwise. According to the IMC report on July 22, 2019, the committee recommended a blanket ban on cryptocurrency and also penalties for conducting virtual currency activities in the country. дальше »
2019-7-23 20:33
Bank of Thailand: Libra’s Benefits and Risks must be carefully Studied
Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, has given his take on Facebook’s Project Libra, making it clear that the merits and risks of the digital asset still need to be studied extensively, reports local news source, Bangkok Post on July 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-20 11:00
Congressman Brad Sherman calls for a complete ban on cryptocurrency, says Bitcoin only facilitates “nefarious transactions”
Congressman Brad Sherman, a vocal critic of the crypto industry, again called for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. Sherman said Bitcoin had no real use other than to fund illicit activities and warned about the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the political and financial stability in the U. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:44
Bitcoin Still Legal In India; Crypto Regulation in Works
Bitcoin will remain legal in India while the government works on regulations, a minister has said in new positive comments on the fate of the industry. Finance Minister: Bitcoin Regulations Coming Responding to a request for clarity on the state’s view of cryptocurrency, Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, firmly denied any token was illegal. дальше »
2019-7-19 10:59
Chinese court upholds legality of Bitcoin ownership, BTC protected by China’s property laws
A court in Hangzhou, China, upheld Bitcoin’s status as “virtual property. ” The ruling reaffirms that Bitcoin is legal to own in China and indicates to holders that they will be protected by the country’s legal system in disputes. дальше »
2019-7-19 06:26
Nouriel Roubini Opens Fire on Cryptocurrency Exchange BitMex and Arthur Hayes
After a scathing attack on Arthur Hayes at the Asia Blockchain Summit, Roubini has once again hit out at BitMex in a blog post that covers his opinion on the cryptocurrency market, as reported by Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-7-19 21:00
“Keep Big Tech Out of Finance Act” proposes $1 million per day fine on large tech companies acting as financial institutions
A recent bill, “Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance Act,” recommends prohibiting giant tech firms from serving as financial institutions or launching their own cryptocurrency. Likely geared toward Facebook, the bill was reviewed by Democrats that oversee the House Financial Services Committee. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:38
Outlier Ventures: Blockchain Fundamentals and Market Growth have Never Been Stronger
In a report by Outlier Ventures head of research, Lawrence Lundy, the VC firm confirmed that data points signal a huge boom in crypto, and despite price lagging behind the market has never been stronger. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:00
IRS conducting electronic surveillance in attempt to clampdown on Bitcoin tax crime
The IRS plans to interview family and friends, search through social media posts, and issue subpoenas to ensure people pay taxes on their Bitcoin, according to a presentation given to the IRS Criminal Investigation division. дальше »
2019-7-9 06:08
China’s central bank is developing a state-run cryptocurrency in response to Facebook’s Libra
China’s central bank is creating its own cryptocurrency in response to Facebook’s Libra, said Wang Xin, director of the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) research bureau. Reasoning behind China’s hostility towards cryptocurrency China’s stance towards Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency in general, has been hostile—and understandably so. дальше »
2019-7-9 03:12
ECB Executive Says Libra Crypto Is a Wakeup Call to Regulators
An Executive Board Member of the European Central Bank (ECB), the financial institution responsible for administering monetary policies within the Eurozone, has opined that financial watchdogs across the globe must now fast track the process of regulating bitcoin (BTC) and other blockchain-based digital assets, as more and more institutions like Facebook join the bandwagon, reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-8 13:35
Craig Wright Tries to Claim Entrepreneur’s $1M Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Bounty
Craig Wright Wants to Speak as the Creator of Bitcoin at Vegas Conference Craig Wright isn’t backing down in his war to claim the Bitcoin creator title. Ever since “coming out” as Satoshi Nakamoto in. дальше »
2019-7-7 20:00
Bank of Japan Concerned with Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
Despite favorable regulation, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya stated that digital currencies operators must comply with regulations on money laundering and risk management. The announcement was made in reference to the launch of Libra, the new global cryptocurrency from Facebook. дальше »
2019-7-6 19:00
Caitlin Long, Blockchain’s Ambassador of Hope: Notes from a RegTech conference keynote
Our collective voice working together is the only way we will ensure this Cascadia region (from Portland to Seattle to Vancouver B.C.) demonstrates continued leadership for decades to come. The impact of Caitlin Long’s visit and keynote at the Seattle University School of Law’s 2nd Annual Innovation and Technology Law Conference focused on RegTech: The […] The post Caitlin Long, Blockchain’s Ambassador of Hope: Notes from a RegTech conference keynote appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-4 10:58
Members of US Congress demanding Facebook put Libra on hold
Four members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Facebook calling for an immediate moratorium on its cryptocurrency Libra, saying both regulators and Congress needs more time to investigate the risk it could pose to the global economy. дальше »