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On FinCEN Files and Fallacy of Traditional Monetary System
The recently leaked FinCEN Files — thousands of “suspicious activity reports” and other US government documents — offer an unprecedented view of global financial corruption, the banks enabling it, and the government agencies that watch as it flourishes. дальше »
2020-10-13 12:21
European Commission Floats Legislative Proposals for Comprehensive Crypto Regulations
The European Commission is pushing for a unified set of crypto and blockchain regulations set to prevent regulatory arbitrage, encourage innovation, and ensure robust investor protection. In a policy statement issued on Sept. дальше »
2020-9-25 18:43
Is Bitcoin Mining Legal in India? Miners Still Don’t Know
Following a recent Supreme Court decision, India's crypto industry is optimistic about the future. But miners still don't know if what they do is illegal. дальше »
2020-7-29 18:40
European Investors Outpace Americans in Race to Bitcoin, but That May Soon Change
Last month, Fidelity reported that European institutional investors hold nearly twice as much crypto as their American counterparts. And with zero-interest-rate policies taking over, U.S. funds may soon try to... дальше »
2020-7-15 14:28
The CFTC to Further Legitimize Bitcoin With Regulated Derivatives
In its strategic plan for 2020-2024, the CFTC will develop a framework to regulate and promote digital assets. Alongside Coinbase’s IPO dreams, this could be a catalyst for major adoption... дальше »
2020-7-11 11:18
France: Financial Regulator Greenlights ICO for Renewable Energy Provider
French stock market regulator – the Autorie des Marches Financiers (AMF) – has OK’d an initial coin offering (ICO) for a French renewable energy provider named WPO. The regulator approved the ICO under its “ICO visa” scheme on May 12, Coindesk reports, June 3, 2020. дальше »
2020-6-4 23:07
India: Conducive Regulations Aid Crypto Firm CoinDCX Raises $2.5 Million from Polychain Capital
Indian cryptocurrency firms are leaving no stone unturned in recent times. The country’s government, which is rather slow in adopting technology, okayed cryptocurrency businesses to continue earlier this year, leading to a flurry of investment and technological activity. дальше »
2020-5-27 17:00
U.S. State of Louisiana Wants to License Cryptocurrency Businesses
Officials in Louisiana’s lower chamber have approved a proposal to regulate cryptocurrency businesses in the Southern U. S. state, if a recent development is considered. Louisiana’s Crypto Push As reported by The Block on May 24, public records in the Louisiana state legislature show the proposal was passed and approved last week. дальше »
2020-5-26 21:07
Iran: President Rouhani Seeks Renewed National Crypto Strategy
According to a report by Iran-based news site ArzDigital, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has directed the national government to chalk a new strategy for cryptocurrency mining. Iranian President Calls for Clear Crypto Mining Strategy Earlier this week, Iran President Rouhani instructed the officials from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), energy department and information andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-23 13:07
Bitcoin Price Moves In Tandem With Regulatory Actions, Report Says
A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is trying to shed some light on Bitcoin price hikes. According to the report, Bitcoin is not as wild as people might think and it’s constantly reacting to news related to regulatory actions like bans on crypto or securities laws. The study was conducted using […] дальше »
2020-4-20 09:18
Hawaii Opens Beaches to Blockchain Businesses
After Coinbase fled the state due to “untenable” crypto regulations, Hawaii is now reconsidering its position. A press release indicates that the state will open its beaches to blockchain firms...The post Hawaii Opens Beaches to Blockchain Businesses appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-19 11:25
Wilsons Auctions to Conduct Ireland’s First Public Online Bitcoin Auction Sale
Wilsons Auctions, a leading auctions company in Ireland and the UK, announced plans to auction over $125,000 worth of seized bitcoin and other digital currencies. Although not the company’s first crypto auction sale, this is the first online public bitcoin auction in Ireland. дальше »
2020-3-10 00:00
British Regulator Calls Bitmex Unauthorized
The Financial Conducts Authority (FCA), UK’s version of the SEC, has publicly stated Bitmex is unauthorized and has warned all to stay clear of it. “We believe this firm has... The post British Regulator Calls Bitmex Unauthorized appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2020-3-7 18:12
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
New Jersey: Lawmaker Files Bill Requiring Crypto Firms to Obtain Business License
According to a report by The Block published on February 21, 2020, a New Jersey-based lawmaker has proposed a new bill that seeks to make it mandatory for all crypto firms to obtain a business license to be able to conduct its business in the state. дальше »
2020-2-24 16:00
Ahead of Democratic Debate, Bloomberg Outlines Crypto Plans
Ahead of tonight’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Mike Bloomberg has outlined his cryptocurrency plans if he were to win the nomination and beat Donald Trump in the presidential election....The post Ahead of Democratic Debate, Bloomberg Outlines Crypto Plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-19 14:32
Crypto’s “Frontier Market” Needs Clearer Laws, Says U.S. Fund
The cryptocurrency ecosystem currently faces three critical issues: a lack of liquidity, thriving criminal activity, and the spread of misinformation. These barriers prevent crypto’s jump from a frontier market to...The post Crypto’s “Frontier Market” Needs Clearer Laws, Says U.S. Fund appeared first on Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2020-2-5 14:34
Crypto Friendly US Presidential Candidate Calls for Clarity on Rules
US Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has called for more clarity with regards to crypto currency regulation as the country slips further behind in the rapidly expanding industry. Andrew Yang On Crypto In an interview with Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal on Wednesday US Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has aired his views on the current state of the crypto industry in the country. дальше »
2020-1-30 11:00
India: National Blockchain Policy Stakeholders Emphasize the Importance of DLT Regulations
According to a report by The Economic Times published on January 28, 2020, India’s National Institute for Smart Governance (NSIG) – a public-private body promoted by the Central government and software industry lobbying group NASSCOM – has recommended that laws and regulations should cater to the functions performed by technologies such as blockchain and notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-1-29 02:30
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
Ciphertrace Says Banks Unknowingly Process $2 Billion in Crypto per Year
According to the blockchain analysis firm Ciphertrace, major U. S. banks process roughly $2 billion in digital currency transactions that go undetected every year. Ciphertrace disclosed a slew of financial institutions have not deployed the right KYC/AML infrastructure to detect unregistered cryptocurrency transfers. дальше »
2019-12-17 03:30
Faced with EU AML Regulations, Bitcoin Social Tipping Platform Terminates Service
A popular service for tipping social network users has announced that it will cease functioning on New Year’s Eve. BottlePay links social accounts with Bitcoin wallets to allow users to reward each other for agreeable content. дальше »
2019-12-14 23:00
China Targets OTC Trading Channels as Crypto Clampdown Rages On
The Chinese government is taking its regulatory hammering one step further by closing down unofficial Weibo channels that facilitate OTC trading between retail investors. According to Bloomberg, many Chinese investors held their money on exchanges such as Binance, OKEx, and Bitsoda and stand to potentially lose their holdings depending on regulation, November 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-11-28 14:00
ECB Board Member: Global Stablecoins Pose Risks to a ‘Fragmented’ Europe
Global stablecoins could exacerbate existing risks to the “autonomy and resilience of European payments systems,” says the ECB’s Benoit Coeure
дальше »2019-11-26 15:50
Bitcoin Ban Means India Will Get More Corrupt Under Modi — Tim Draper
India “going back to old ways” with crypto ban, says Draper
дальше »2019-11-6 10:56
China Warns Against Cryptocurrency ‘Speculation’ Amid Blockchain Hype
Don’t equate blockchain with crypto support, China hints
дальше »2019-10-29 11:16
Ethereum Classified as a Commodity While Bakkt Volumes Spike
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Heath Tarbert (pictured), stated today that ethereum is a commodity. “We’ve been very clear on bitcoin: bitcoin is a commodity. дальше »
2019-10-11 19:55
US Senators Warn Three Facebook’s Libra Backers of Membership Risks
Visa, Mastercard and Stripe “should be concerned” about Libra, say U.S. senators
дальше »2019-10-9 10:35
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Resort to Marketing Measures to Revive Falling Volume
Large cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and BitMex, have recently increased their referral fee in a bid to bring back customers and stage a revival in exchange volumes. According to sources from Bloomberg, exchange volumes have fallen by nearly 40 percent over the year, and exchanges are desperate to stage a resurgence as their revenue isRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-9-26 20:00
France Finance Minister Intends to Block Facebooks Libra Cryptocurrency in Europe
The French Finance Minister has vehemently stated that Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra, would not be given a chance to develop on European soil. According to a report by RT on September 12, 2019, Facebook’s cryptocurrency is risky for the European market. дальше »
2019-9-13 03:31
Anger At Call For Congress To Place ‘Effective Ban’ On Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin proponents have reacted angrily to what they warn is a fresh attempt to make US Congress ban public cryptocurrencies. Murray: US Should Treat Miners Like Banks As financial news outlet Business Telegraph reported, on September 3, an expert witness went before lawmakers to argue miners on blockchains such as Bitcoin’s should face full banking-style regulation. дальше »
2019-9-4 16:00
Dutch Central Bank to Supervise Crypto Companies
De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch central bank, has announced that local cryptocurrency firms will soon come under its direct supervision. The post Dutch Central Bank to Supervise Crypto Companies appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-6 00:38
Swiss regulator approves banking license for crypto banks; updated KYC AML rules follow
As crypto businesses have started to make the move into crypto-friendly geographies to avoid risk of shutting down, Switzerland made headlines on the other side of this spectrum by announcing banking licenses to two cryptocurrency-focused banks. дальше »
2019-8-26 16:30
Kenya’s Blockchain Task Force Advises Government to Consider Initial Coin Offerings
The blockchain and cryptocurrency task force established by the Kenyan government is requesting that the authorities enable the development of initial coin offerings (ICOs). According to a report on iTWeb Africa on July 29, 2019, the country’s task force believes that ICOs would help local startups fund projects. дальше »
2019-7-30 11:00
Crypto Companies Flee the U.S. As Regulatory Crackdown Looms
Earlier this month, the crypto industry was surprised to find that many top officials in the US government have been thinking a lot about Bitcoin and crypto, and much to the chagrin of investors in. . дальше »
2019-7-23 21:43
Funding for Crypto and Blockchain Companies Plummets as Regulatory Concerns Grow
Bitcoin and the entire crypto markets have been incurring significant volatility throughout the course of 2019, most of which has actually been bullish. Despite this, newly released data suggests that funding for blockchain and crypto. дальше »
2019-7-19 23:49
German Minister Calls for Close Monitoring of the Cryptocurrency Sector
A German minister has recently called on regulators to pay attention to the cryptocurrency industry, including Facebook’s Libra. According to a report by Reuters on July 16, 2019, the minister said that regulators should ensure that the nascent industry doesn’t threaten the stability of the financial sector Governments Increasingly Wary of Cryptos Since the adventRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:00
SEC Gives Reg A+ qualification for Ethereum-based Token
On July 11, 2019, Props, an Ethereum-based blockchain token announced that it has qualified under Reg A+ by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Props is the second consumer-facing crypto token qualified by the SEC after Blockstack earlier this week. дальше »
2019-7-13 22:57
U.S. Federal Reserve Puts Facebook’s Project Libra in the Hot Seat
The United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, has joined the growing list of authorities calling for the head of Mark Zuckerberg and Project Libra. Powell says Libra’s global cryptocurrency poses serious concerns regarding money laundering, privacy, and a host of others reports CNBC on July 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:00
Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Tells Citizens Trading Bitcoin Is Illegal
The deputy governor of the Iranian central bank told media outlets that trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within the country is illegal. Iranian residents took to the pioneer cryptocurrency as a means of securing their wealth as the Iranian Rial depreciated over the past three years, as reported by Tasnim News Agency on July 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-9 01:00
India Set to Train Police Officers on Crypto Crime Investigation
In a bid to enlighten high-ranking police personnel on the workings of blockchain technology and equip them with the critical skills required to carry out investigations concerning Bitcoin-linked crimes, India’s national police academy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), has introduced a new educational course, reports Hard Fork on July 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-9 23:00
Indian Law Forces Nab Four in Relation to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
According to a July 5, 2019, report by The Times of India, State Crime Investigation Department (CID) has unearthed yet another cryptocurrency scam in Surat, India, which is estimated to have defrauded investors of more than $180,000. дальше »