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Bank of International Settlements Requesting Feedback for Crypto Regulation
The Bank of International Settlements, an international body owned by 60 worldwide central banks, published a discussion paper on treatment of crypto assets. The committee is requesting the opinion of all industry participants to develop a “prudential” treatment policy. дальше »
2019-12-15 18:03
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German Bill Encouraging Crypto Adoption Passes Bundesrat
Starting from 2020, German banks should be able to provide sale and custody services for cryptocurrencies. This is the result of a bill approved today by the Bundesrat, a state-level representative body often compared to the U. дальше »
2019-11-30 17:05
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Crypto’s Biggest Challenge: Permissioned Digital Currencies
In a pattern similar to the five stages of grief, cryptocurrencies appear to be going through the ‘five stages of acceptance’ in mainstream society. First there was pure ignorance; then dismissal; followed swiftly by skepticism; then limited or restrictive toleration; and finally (we hope) acceptance. дальше »
2019-10-25 16:54
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Bermuda Triangulates IDs On Shyft Network
Some governments resist change, while others make it a point to keep up with ‘shyfting’ times. The small Caribbean island of Bermuda is one of those places, hosting the rollout of Perseid and Shyft Network‘s e-ID solution in Bermuda. дальше »
2019-10-16 16:00
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European Funds Get Serious About Crypto Investing: What Caspian Sees
According to the digital asset management solution provider Caspian, which provides professional investors with sophisticated crypto trading tools, the majority of funds they speak to are coming from Europe. дальше »
2019-10-16 22:11
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Amun and Binance Launch World’s First BNB ETP
Binance has partnered with the Swiss cryptocurrency product provider Amun to launch a BNB exchange-traded product (ETP), which is expected to provide a whole new class of investors with exposure to the digital asset through a regulated product. дальше »
2019-10-15 10:00
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CoinShares Aims For IPO, But London Regulators Cause Second Thoughts
CoinShares is preparing for an initial public offering, but a chilly regulatory climate means that the London-based asset management firm may have to list its shares elsewhere. Daniel Masters, CoinShares’ Executive Chairman, has revealed some of the company’s plans to Crypto Briefing, including the appointment of a new Chief Operations Officer. дальше »
2019-10-5 18:40
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Seychelles Stock Exchange Issues Tokenized IPO
Initial Coin Offerings may have gone the way of MySpace, but you may soon be able to buy stock on the blockchain. MERJ exchange, the official stock exchange of the Republic of Seychelles, announced the first IPO’s of tokenized shares earlier this month. дальше »
2019-9-28 20:26
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CoinShares Attacks UK Watchdog Over Proposed Crypto Ban
London has an unusual number of strings to its bow. Not only is it one of the largest financial centers, it is rapidly becoming a leading hub for fintech investment. Last week a leading lawyer suggested that regulators are making London an “incredibly positive” place for crypto. дальше »
2019-9-28 19:28
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European Commission Turns Bullish on Blockchain
The Joint Research Center, the science and knowledge service for the European Commission, recently released a report which assessed the multidimensional impacts of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies. дальше »
2019-9-19 23:18
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7 Asian Blockchain Leaders On Interoperability, Regulation, And Innovation
In 2017, China dominated cryptocurrency headlines – but to many observers, it’s now all quiet on the eastern front. But don’t let the diminished focus fool you – Chinese blockchain projects continue to innovate and build; and some are moving ever-closer to major global adoption. дальше »
2019-9-19 15:07
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UK’s Moderate Regulators Are “Incredibly Positive” For Crypto, Says Top Fintech Lawyer
It’s commonly assumed that the best regulatory attitude towards bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is a proactive one. But a leading lawyer is contradicting this common wisdom, saying that the best approach is to accommodate crypto into existing legal frameworks, as the UK is now doing. дальше »
2019-9-18 18:21
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UK Could Require Wallets To Track Crypto Users
Big Brother is watching you, but his eyes are really on your wallet. The UK’s chief financial watchdog could require crypto developers to keep track of their software’s users, in order to meet new anti-money laundering requirements that are expected to come into force next year. дальше »
2019-9-14 18:44
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Libra Didn’t Have A Chance In France
France may be a growing hub for blockchain tech, but its hospitality does not extend to Facebook. The country delivered a shock to the crypto industry when Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy and Finance, announced that France would block any attempts for Libra to develop in Europe. дальше »
2019-9-13 21:28
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FATF Travel Rule Compliance Gets Easier With New CipherTrace Tools
A new framework from blockchain security firm CipherTrace will enable cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges and other projects to comply with the Travel Rule from FATF – the Financial Action Task Force – without having to share private or personal information with one another. дальше »
2019-9-11 16:00
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Ron Paul Wants To Abolish The Federal Reserve. Let Cryptocurrency Do That Instead
The greatest threat to America’s democracy might not be the Russians, according to former Congressman Ron Paul. In an episode of his weekly Freedom Report, the occasional presidential candidate and supporter of the cryptocurrency movement spoke against the Federal Reserve’s potential influence over American elections. дальше »
2019-9-9 18:25
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Argentina Restricts Foreign Currency As Investors Race For The Exits
Argentina’s besieged Macri government has imposed new restrictions on foreign currency in a bid to shore up the Peso and stabilize the economy. The maneuver will do little to douse concerns of legacy government and institutional capacity to ably manage economies. дальше »
2019-9-4 00:46
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Wirex Steps Closer To Launching Japanese Crypto Exchange
Japan’s industry association for cryptocurrencies has approved a license application from Wirex, making it one of the few virtual payments platforms to receive preliminary authorization to operate in the country. дальше »
2019-8-10 19:22
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The UK Is Quietly Preparing To Chase Unpaid Crypto Taxes
The British Government has requested that cryptocurrency exchanges hand over user identity data and transaction histories. HMRC, the U. K. tax authority, is expected to pursue unpaid tax revenues from the past three to four years. дальше »
2019-8-9 20:05
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Bye Binance: Is CZ On A Regulatory Wild Goose Chase?
Binance is in for a rocky couple of months as it prepares to restrict access to U. S. citizens. Although an American subsidiary is on the way, removing the world’s largest economy is bound to affect the exchange’s order books, especially for smaller-cap coins with a strong U. дальше »
2019-8-3 18:41
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Regulation Is “Suffocating” New Crypto Exchanges, Says Digitex Founder
Cryptocurrencies are frequently compared to the Wild West, with regulators as the absent lawmen. But authorities are now appearing in force, and cowboys are taking note. The latest actions against BitMEX could completely upend the crypto trading industry. дальше »
2019-7-29 21:20
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What’s the Plan, Busan? South Korea Introduces “Regulation-Free Blockchain Zone”
The government of South Korea has given its approval for the city of Busan to be designated as a “regulation-free blockchain zone. ” It comes after Busan was selected as the preferred bidder for the designation by the Korean Ministry of Startups and SMEs in April of this year. дальше »
2019-7-29 19:00
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Aelf Gets Accredited: Is China Pivoting Back To Crypto?
A Chinese Government agency has provided accreditation to the decentralized cloud-computing network aelf (ELF), marking the first time a project with a cryptocurrency has received official certification by the national government. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:36
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DX Exchange Introduces “Smart Leverage” Tokens
A new form of digital asset vehicle will allow retail investors to make leveraged trades in cryptocurrencies without breaking strict European laws on trading products. Estonia-based DX.Exchange has announced the launch of Smart Leverage Tokens – also dubbed ‘Turbo Tokens’ – that will allow clients to trade on margin without borrowing funds or having to […] The post DX Exchange Introduces “Smart Leverage” Tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:57
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Does Crypto Gravitate Towards “Economically Free” Countries?
History is full of cautionary tales, provided by inept governments attempting to limit economic activity. While limiting commerce seems to come instinctively to some politicians, the gradual rise of prosperity appears to be linked to the expansion of economic freedom. дальше »
2019-7-10 22:47
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Facebook Put Crypto Back On The Map, Says Trading Firm
One of the world’s leading financial trading firms says that clients have become more interested in cryptocurrency, ever since Facebook announced its entry into the space. CMC Markets, which has approximately 80,000 clients worldwide, says it has seen the number of inquiries about digital assets increase significantly since about mid-May. дальше »
2019-7-9 20:54
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UK’s FCA Proposes Total Ban On Retail Crypto Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today released further guidance on its position on cryptocurrencies. The UK’s chief financial regulator says it is seriously considering a complete ban on access to all crypto-linked derivatives for retail investors. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:34
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UK Regulator Moves To Ban Leveraged Crypto Derivatives
The UK could be heading towards an outright ban on crypto leveraged trading products and contracts for difference (CFDs), which would make it one of the first developed economies to move towards strict regulation on a growing aspect of digital asset trading. дальше »
2019-7-2 18:28
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FATF Issues Draconian Crypto Recommendations: You Now Have 12 Months To Comply
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a shot across the bow of the cryptocurrency industry, with interpretative notes and clarifications for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The move comes a month after the task force warned in February that updates to its recommendations would be coming as early as this month. дальше »
2019-6-28 02:05
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PwC and Crypto Valley Association Release 5th Global ICO/STO Report
Today, PwC Strategy and the Swiss Crypto Valley Association released their 5th Global ICO/STO report, timed to coincide with the second annual Crypto Valley Conference taking place in Zug, Switzerland. дальше »
2019-6-27 15:59
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LMAX Founder: Crypto Exchange Bitcoin Leverage Trading Breaks EU Law
The head of a major institutional crypto exchange has said many of its retail-focused competitors are acting illegally by offering leverage trading services at levels that exceed those set by the bloc’s financial regulator. дальше »
2019-6-18 19:44
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Bank Of England Chief Economist: Crypto Has “Huge Potential”
As international guidelines surrounding crypto take shape, a senior economist at the Bank of England (BoE) has reiterated the institutions’ commitment to supporting the development of digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-10 17:51
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How Korean Regulators Helped Bust The ICO Party (And Usher In The Recovery)
Who could forget the end of 2017? A booming bitcoin price dragged the entire market up as the OG crypto tickled the underbelly of $20,000 on December 16. Cryptocurrencies were seemingly on the brink of imminent widespread adoption. дальше »
2019-5-27 17:13
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FATF Recommendation 16 Could Send Bitcoin “Back To The Dark Ages”
Crypto is approaching one of the most critical, and potentially destructive, moments in its history: and very few people even seem to know about it. At least, that’s according to Joseph Weinberg, co-founder of Shyft Network and a long-time player in the space. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:12
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Crypto Thefts On Track To Hit $1.2bn This Year
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen this year by malicious agents is currently on course to hit more than a billion dollars, says a new report. But with regulators increasing their scrutiny and enforcing anti-money laundering controls, that figure is $500M lower than the amount stolen last year. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:05
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Crypto Regulation In Finland and Russia – Good, Bad, or Ugly?
Russia and Finland have both introduced new regulations around cryptocurrencies, in a sign that digital assets are receiving more recognition. The new rules provide yet another example of virtual assets entering the mainstream. дальше »
2019-4-30 22:10
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Japanese Regulators Tighten Exchange Security Standards
As Japan looks to leverage the digital asset space to bolster its economy, its regulators are tasked with minimizing the country’s risk exposure. Most recently, the nation’s financial regulator will require its crypto exchanges to increase oversight on “cold storage” or offline wallets. дальше »
2019-4-22 18:43
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Bonjour, CZ: Could Binance Be Considering A Move To Paris?
Paris is known for many things: gorgeous architecture, exquisite cuisine, and perhaps, one day, cryptocurrency. Binance has been in a series of talks with representatives from the French government, suggesting the world’s largest exchange could be considering a move to France. дальше »
2019-4-19 20:47
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EU Regulators Argue For New Digital Asset Framework
European regulators have spoken out for a more uniform digital asset framework, to govern cryptocurrency rules and make the EU more attractive to blockchain businesses. In a panel discussion at Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), two representatives from the European Commission, as well as a senior officer at ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority), suggested […] The post EU Regulators Argue For New Digital Asset Framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-4-17 19:08
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Fintech First: Stock Tokens Debut On London Stock Exchange
One of the world’s oldest stock exchanges will now trade in security tokens. The London Stock Exchange, founded in 1571, has just approved trading in tokenized equity shares of 20|30 a fintech startup. дальше »
2019-4-16 19:29
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Bermuda Government Approves Velocity Ledger ICO
A Bermuda-based technology company has just announced its initial coin offering, with the official blessing of the local government. Velocity Ledger Holdings Limited, a Software as a Service (SaaS) company based in Hamilton, has been approved by the Ministry of Finance to launch the tokensale, the company said in a press release. дальше »
2019-4-11 13:00
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Huobi Considers Foothold In Argentina
Popular Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi may have found a new landing point in South America. After meetings between Huobi Group executives and senior Argentinian finance officials, potential business arrangements are likely in the works. дальше »
2019-3-29 21:25
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Meet Quedex: A New State Licensed Crypto Exchange In Gibraltar
Quedex, an exchange offering crypto backed derivatives, futures and options trading, is on the brink of receiving its Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) License from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). дальше »
2019-3-27 23:06
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Binance Joins IdentityMind To Shore Up Data Security
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with ‘RegTech’ firm IdentityMind to streamline its custodial and security operations. IdentityMind, a Software as a Service (SaaS) company focused on security and regulatory compliance, will now work to help improve data protection and identity verification for the exchange. дальше »
2019-3-26 19:41
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InvestorID Makes It Easier To Buy Security Tokens
Security tokens are the newest wave of blockchain-based innovations to traditional financial products. With the launch of investorID, a decentralized application for identity verification, crypto users can now create an on-chain identity in order to access and trade tokenized securities in a legal and compliant manner. дальше »
2019-3-26 23:36
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South Africa Proudly Leads The World In Crypto Adoption
A recent Hootsuite study revealed that South Africa ranks first in the world for the highest percentage of internet users who own cryptocurrencies. The social media management firm conducted the global survey in partnership with London-based WeAreSocial. дальше »
2019-3-24 23:24
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On Blockchain Island, Crypto Companies Are Still Unbanked
Malta is one of the world's most crypto-friendly jurisdictions, but banks are largely unwilling to do business with the blockchain industry. The post On Blockchain Island, Crypto Companies Are Still Unbanked appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-3-23 20:14
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ICO Investors Threaten Legal Action Against Sparkster
Sparkster raised $30M, but is facing legal action from investors who allege the project ran a misleading sale. The post ICO Investors Threaten Legal Action Against Sparkster appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:50
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