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CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies Bring New Applications for Clearinghouse Registration
In his testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Washington, D. C. , May 1, 2019, CFTC chairman J. Cristopher Giancarlo asserted that the mounting interest in cryptocurrencies might bring new applications for clearinghouse registration. дальше »
2019-5-2 17:00
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Feds Seize Part of Bitfinex’s Missing Funds, First Arrest Made
As first reported by Modern Consensus, an HSBC account linked to a federal indictment for bank fraud has been found to be directly related to Bitfinex. Legal Troubles Begin A portion of Bitfinex’s missing $850 million has been seized by the U. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:38
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New York Attorney General Accuses Two of Cryptocurrency Fraud
Federal prosecutors indicted Reginald Fowler, 60, of Arizona and Ravid Yosef, 36, of Tel Aviv on grounds of hiding the true nature of hundreds of millions of dollars transferred in and out of their several bank accounts around the world, reported Bloomberg May 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:00
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Australia: Opposition Labor Party Commits $2.1 Million to Blockchain Academy
In a major push for the development of blockchain skills among the working populace, the Australia Labor Party has announced that it will commit $2. 1 million towards the creation of Australia’s first Blockchain Academy in Perth, ZDNet reports, May 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-2 05:00
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$1.2 Billion Lost to Cryptocurrency Thefts and Scams in Q1 2019
According to a report released by CipherTrace on May 1, 2019, the losses related to cryptocurrency thefts and frauds have climbed over $1. 2 billion in the first quarter of the year. Losses Are Estimated to Be Much Higher Despite the crypto and blockchain industry decelerating as compared to 2018, the scams and thefts haven’t stalled. дальше »
2019-5-1 21:00
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State of Cryptocurencies and Blockchain Technology in India
After the recent announcement of a bill that will potentially ban virtual currency in India, BTCManager has summarized reports from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the litigation surrounding the current blanket ban. дальше »
2019-5-1 21:00
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Regulatory Sandbox to Be Established Soon in Austria
According to a report released on April 25, 2019, Austria is planning to review and establish a fintech regulatory sandbox in an attempt to align financial markets around digitized services, ICOs and cryptocurrencies with the country’s law and help grow the market. дальше »
2019-4-29 15:00
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London Block Exchange Insolvent since 2018: Staff, Developers, and Creditors Owed Large Amounts
Peter McCormack, the host of the What Bitcoin Did podcast, has alleged that London Block Exchange (LBX) has been insolvent since Autumn 2018. The staff has not been paid since December 2018, creditors are owed millions of GBP, and the employee pension deductions never reached the pension fund as they were allegedly used to keepRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-29 13:00
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Indian Government Mulling Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrencies
The government of India has drafted a bill to completely ban cryptocurrencies and regulate official digital currencies, reports The Economic Times, April 26, 2019. Things Go from Bad to Worse Since its inception, the growth of the Indian cryptocurrency ecosystem has been continually stalled due to government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) diktats. дальше »
2019-4-26 19:00
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US: Two Nigerians Indicted for $270,000 Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
According to an official notification published April 24, 2019, by the U. S. Department of Justice for Oregon, two Nigerian nationals have been charged in a 13-count indictment with regard to their alleged involvement in an online bitcoin fraud scheme. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:00
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These Finance Veterans Want to Pave the Way for a Legitimate Crypto Asset Class
According to a Bloomberg report published April 25, 2019, Singapore-based Liquidity Offset Network, the world’s first clearinghouse for crypto derivatives could launch as early as July 2019 should it get the green-light from the Singapore Monetary Authority (SMA. дальше »
2019-4-25 21:00
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Chainalysis Expands Tracking to Ten Tokens
In anticipation of new regulations that will require the automatic tracking of crypto transactions, Chainalysis has confirmed on April 24, 2019, that they have added new tokens to their roster. Tracking Tokens Looking at crypto news over the last few months one might have noticed that Chainalysis has raised quite a bit of money. дальше »
2019-4-25 12:03
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Defunct Exchange Gatecoin Highlights the Need for Regulations for Legal Ownership of Crypto Assets
The fate of users of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin lies in the doldrums due to the lack of clear regulations which could fixate the legal ownership of crypto assets. This according to a report by South China Morning Post, published April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-23 23:00
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Will Belarus Be the First Country With Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining?
Cryptocurrency mining has lost some of its profitability during the prolonged bear market of the past year. However, not all investors are short-sighted. Belarus, for example, is not giving up on its intentions to develop the digital economy, of which the crypto space is a part of. дальше »
2019-4-22 13:25
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New Cambridge Report Delves into Global Cryptoasset Regulation
A report compiled by researchers at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge is providing insight into the global regulatory climate as it pertains to digital assets. The paper finds that a lack of standardized terminology is one of the main impediments to a consistent regulatory response across the world. дальше »
2019-4-20 09:00
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Financial Giants still Investing in Blockchain despite Bear Markets
Venture Capitals, technology firms and financial institutions are actively investing in blockchain technology startups building infrastructure for the cryptocurrency industry, though they are still wary of bitcoin and altcoins due to their volatile nature, according to a Reuters report on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 01:00
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FinCEN Penalize Bitcoin Exchanger for Unlawful Practices
The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has ordered Eric Powers, the operator of a peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange, to pay a fine of $35,000 for willfully violating the Bank Secrecy Act’s (BSA) registration for failing to register as a money services business, according to a press release on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:00
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John Delaney: The U.S. Must Create a Dedicated Cybersecurity Unit
John Delaney, a United States politician and business mogul looking to contest for the 2020 U. S. presidential seat, has buttressed the country’s need for a centralized and dedicated “Department of Cybersecurity,” as the nation remains a target to all kinds of cyber threats, according to a blog post on April 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-18 23:00
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Crypto Exchange Binance Announces Compliance-Strengthening Partnership
The world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume has announced a partnership with a blockchain security company. Binance’s decision to team up with the Silicon Valley-based blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace is hoped to make the trading venue better equipped to remain complaint with regulations. дальше »
2019-4-11 15:00
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Bitstamp USA Becomes Nineteenth Firm to Receive BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has granted its nineteenth BitLicense to Bitstamp USA, a subsidiary of Bitstamp, the department announced on April 9, 2019. New Members In the first quarter of 2019, several firms were granted the coveted virtual currency license from New York state’s financial regulator, popularly called the BitLicense. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:11
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Liberland Announces Partnership with Crowdholding
The world’s newest sovereign state Liberland announced a partnership with Crowdholding, a blockchain-backed platform designed to improve communication and insights between startups and the public. дальше »
2019-4-10 23:00
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Danish Man Laundered $500,000 in Dirty Money through Bitcoin, Says Authorities
A Danish man has been sentenced to jail for laundering over half a million dollars through bitcoin, as reported on April 8, 2019. Caught in the Act When it was announced that the G-20 member nations would be meeting in June 2019 to discuss crypto policy, the main item on the agenda was to combatRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-10 19:00
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China Bitcoin Mining Ban Could Take Years to Implement
The reports of China looking to ban Bitcoin mining could take many years to implement. However, the proposed plan is further proof of Beijing’s anti-cryptocurrency stance as the country appears to eliminate all forms of crypto-related activities. дальше »
2019-4-9 14:20
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Kraken Crypto Exchange Dragged to Court by Former Employee
Kraken, a leading American Bitcoin trading platform and cryptocurrency exchange, have been slapped with a lawsuit by a former employee, Jonathan Silverman, who claims the seminal exchange has reportedly refused to pay the $900,000 due to him, according to a Bloomberg report on April 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-9 18:55
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European Bitcoin Brokerage Bitpanda Receives EU Payment Service Provider License
Bitpanda, the Vienna-based Bitcoin broker, has received the Payments Services Directive 2 (PSD2) license from Austrian financial regulators in accordance with European law. The license allows the company to offer more financial products and services that bridge the gap between the emerging digital assets landscape and mainstream financial markets. дальше »
2019-4-7 03:00
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India: Despite the Uncertain Future, One Man Is Spearheading the Fight for Cryptocurrency Regulations
India’s embryonic crypto industry continues to backpedal as on March 29, 2019, the country’s apex court postponed the hearing on cryptocurrency regulations until the second week of July. One Man, 153 Days The reluctant stance from both the government and the judicial bodies has without a shadow of a doubt stunted the growth of theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-5 01:00
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Pakistani Government Set to Introduce Regulations for Cryptocurrencies
Pakistan is set to introduce regulations for digital currencies as part of its action plan pertaining to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), reports local media outlet The Express Tribune, April 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-2 23:00
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Bitcoin Inches above $4,100 as “Crypto Winter” May Finally Be over: BTCManager’s Week in Review April 1, 2019
The price of bitcoin managed to maintain above the critical $4,000 mark and closed the week two percent higher at a touch over $4,100 per coin. The Bitcoin market remained firm despite the news that the SEC has decided to delay its approval or rejection decision of the Bitwise and VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF applications. WhileRead More дальше »
2019-4-2 21:00
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DFS Grants Virtual Currency License to Tagomi Trading
Tagomi Trading is the latest firm to get approved for a virtual currency license by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), as announced on March 27, 2019. Welcome to the Club By receiving this license, Tagomi is now legally allowed to trade in digital assets in the state of New York. SinceRead More дальше »
2019-3-29 12:00
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FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency worth $4.5 Million in Opiod Darknet Raid
The FBI announced on March 26, 2019, that several law enforcement agencies teamed up to conduct a series of separate raids and interviews targeting opioid traffickers on the Darknet. The officers seized a cache of drugs, firearms, gold, cash, and an assortment of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-3-28 16:00
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Research Platform Messari Unveils New Cryptocurrency Exchange Index
Messari, a platform dedicated to promoting transparency in the cryptocurrency community by providing open-source market insight and research tools has added a new index for ten cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a blog post published March 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-28 06:00
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Financial Supervisory Authority of Finland to Supervise Cryptocurrency Exchange LocalBitcoins
On March 25, 2019, international peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange platform LocalBitcoins announced through a blog post that it would soon come under the purview of the anti-money laundering (AML) law supervised by the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) of Finland. дальше »
2019-3-26 18:00
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How Crypto and Blockchain Lobbyists Are Doing Their Bit to Propel the Industry
For every emerging industry to taste mainstream success, support from the existing government regimes is a must. To put weight on this claim, one need not look any further than the Internet during the 90s. дальше »
2019-3-26 02:00
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Bitcoin Stabilizes above $4,000 Mark, Suggesting Next Move Might Be North: BTCManager’s Week in Review March 25, 2019
The price of bitcoin managed to remain above the $4,000 mark, suggesting that this psychological important resistance line has now become a support level, which means the next move may be another leg higher. дальше »
2019-3-25 21:00
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New Research Reveals Most of Bitcoin Trading Considered to Be Highly Manipulated
According to a report published by Bitwise Asset Management most bitcoin trading is highly manipulated by unregulated exchanges, as reported by CNBC on March 22, 2019. 95% Bitcoin Manipulation A review published by Bitwise is launching a wave of scrutiny over the legitimacy of the Bitcoin trading market as it reveals that most of theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-25 14:00
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First Bitcoin ATM in Dubai Removed Shortly After Installation
The first ever Bitcoin ATM installed in Dubai was removed 24 hours after its installation in the Rixos Premium Hotel, reports local news outlet LovinDubai. With the city’s friendly attitude towards cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, the action of the Dubai authorities came as a surprise. дальше »
2019-3-24 18:00
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The Never-Ending Story of Crypto Ponzi Scheme, OneCoin
The OneCoin project was founded in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in 2014 and since then has been operating a multilevel cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme that generated $3. 7 billion in sales revenue and more than $2. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:00
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From Fraud to Fintech: QuadrigaCX Twists Continue as it Emerges Co-Founder Is Convicted Fraudster
Michael Patryn, the co-founder of the controversial QuadrigaCX, has already been convicted and spent 18 months in a U. S. Federal prison for identity theft linked to credit card and bank fraud. He “underwent a remarkable transformation,” and changed his identity before entering the world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-21 16:00
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Banks May Refuse Deposits from Crypto Firms, Says Israeli Court
An Israeli court has ruled that Union Bank of Israel cannot close the bank account of a crypto mining firm but can refuse certain deposits, as reported on March 17, 2019. Illegal Closure Despite consistent collaborations with various banks around the world, the blockchain industry has continuously faced the challenge of not being able toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:00
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Canadian Capital Markets Regulators Mull over Cryptocurrency Regulations
Canadian financial regulators have plans to establish new rules to curb risks associated with cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency is considering preparing a set of tailored regulatory requirements that will address the risks and features of the platforms. дальше »
2019-3-17 18:00
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QuadrigaCX Prompts Regulators to Move: Will Canada Clampdown on Crypto?
The QuadrigaCX debacle that has gripped the crypto space so far this year has evidently not gone unnoticed by Canadian financial regulators. In a consultation paper, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) appealed for the input of various crypto market participants to help with a proposed regulatory. дальше »
2019-3-14 20:30
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The Marshall Islands Digital Currency to Go Live Later in 2019
Despite being criticized by several observers in the international community, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF ) and others, the government of the Marshall Islands remains focused on launching a cryptocurrency later in 2019. дальше »
2019-3-12 02:00
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Texas Representative Looks to Force Verify Cryptocurrency Users
A member of Texas House of Representatives Phil Stephenson has introduced a draft bill which if passed will require residents of Texas to give their identity before they can use cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-12 22:00
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Pro-Bitcoin Colorado Governor Signs Cryptocurrency-Friendly Bill
Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, has signed a cryptocurrency-friendly bill exempting digital tokens from state securities laws — if their primary purpose is as a “consumptive. ” Colorado Digital Token Act In November, Bitcoinist reported that US Representative Jared Polis, who is a known cryptocurrency and blockchain advocate, became Colorado’s Governor. дальше »
2019-3-10 13:00
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Israeli Regulators Set to Soft Pedal on Crypto and ICO Regulations
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the country’s market regulator, made recommendations for the creation of a standardized digital assets platform that would support crypto trading and allow firms to raise funds by issuing tokenized assets to investors, reports Reuters on March 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-8 18:30
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CFTC Chairman Suggests Launch of Futures Led to Bitcoin’s Price Decline
Christopher Giancarlo, the current chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has justified the decision to launch bitcoin futures by arguing it led to a price decline. Some Wall. дальше »
2019-3-8 20:42
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73% of Brits Have No Clue What Crypto Is, Only 3% Bought, Many Want a ‘Whole’ Coin
UK’s Financial Conducts Authority (FCA) has commissioned two surveys on British attitudes towards cryptocurrencies with the survey showing two thirds don’t know much about this space. “Anecdotal evidence may overstate. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:39
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Blockchain and Crypto Firms in Malta Struggle to Find Banking Services
Blockchain and cryptocurrency firms are facing difficulties with opening bank accounts until they get their Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) license according to the Times of Malta report on March 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-5 13:00
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Crypto Businesses Being Turned away from Banks, Report Says
Crypto businesses, particularly the smaller ones, are facing the ongoing problem of banks refusing to open accounts for them, a March 3, 2019 report says. Turned Away While large financial institutions like Julius Baer and JP Morgan have jumped head-first into the crypto market, it seems companies in the same space are struggling to accomplishRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-5 00:00
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Blockchain Technology to Help Penang Track Halal Products
On March 1, 2019, Malaysian Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Sim Tze Tzin announced that the Malaysian government is looking into utilizing blockchain to track and control agricultural and halal products. дальше »
2019-3-4 14:00
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