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Op Ed: Why Bitcoin’s “Toxic” Maximalism Makes Sense
Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
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Interview with Tone Vays Discusses Bitcoin, Threats Against It’s Survival and the Lightning Network
One of the biggest and most well-known names in the crypto industry is Tone Vays. He has been in the industry for about six years, promoting the freedom that crypto assets provide. With a decade under his belt on Wall Street, Vays was right in the middle of the financial crisis of 2008, watching as […] дальше »
2019-4-4 06:01 | |
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Pakistan Regulates Cryptocurrency to Prevent ‘Terrorism Financing’
Pakistan has announced plans to regulate cryptocurrencies in accordance with recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The regulations will be introduced immediately. Pakistan embraces digital currencies reluctantly Pakistan had previously taken a hard stance against cryptocurrencies, with the country’s central bank warning banks and other financial services providers against offering services that supported virtual currency transactions. дальше »
2019-4-1 12:04 | |
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Jamie Dimon Is Smirking Somewhere As JP Morgan Hires More Blockchain Employees Than Other Wall Street Company
JP Morgan Is Currently Hiring More Blockchain Employees Than Other Wall Street Firm It seems that one of the banks that has been against Bitcoin (BTC) it is currently hiring more blockchain experts than any other Wall Street firm. дальше »
2019-3-29 20:46 | |
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What Is DeFi and Where Does It Leave Bitcoin?
The Bitcoin bull and bear market cycles are a pattern that produces significant developments — when the market is cold, people tend to focus on building the next wave of groundbreaking technology. дальше »
2019-3-29 16:26 | |
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Envion AG Liquidated, FINMA to Continue Fighting Illegal ICOs
FINMA, Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority, has found Envion AG guilty of receiving commercial public deposits from a minimum of 37,000 investors in the context of an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2019-3-29 08:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Upward Drift Continues Following Established Macro Support
Since mid-February, the bitcoin market has continued to drift upward toward a band of strong, macro resistance (shown below as a red band). This slow, drift upward marks our fourth test of the resistance zone and, unlike the three prior tests, our rejection of the level has shown a weakness on the side of the bears:Figure 1: BTC-USD, Daily Candles, Fourth RejectionIf we compare the three prior rejections (labeled 1, 2 and 3), we see that the move into this resistance level was violent — and had equally violent rejections. дальше »
2019-3-29 02:21 | |
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Banks Have Paid Over $243 Billion in Fines Since 2008, $100 Billion More than Crypto Market Cap
Banks are usually the first institutions to claim that Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets are used by criminals to launder money or process illegal transactions. However, banks have also paid large sums of money in fines since the financial crisis in 2008. дальше »
2019-3-29 00:53 | |
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Swiss Regulator FINMA Concludes That Mining Firm Envion’s ICO Was Unlawful
Swiss financial regulator FINMA has finished enforcement proceedings against crypto mining firm Envion, concluding that its ICO was illegal
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Swiss Financial Regulator FINMA Proscribes Environ AG’s $90 Million ICO
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) said on March 27, 2019, that Envion AG’s ICO failed to follow the law when it took money from investors during its fundraising. A court in Zug has also opened bankruptcy proceedings against the company over organizational shortcomings. дальше »
2019-3-27 06:00 | |
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Peter Todd Says Western Union is Bitcoin’s Biggest Rival at 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo
During a panel at the 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo, Peter Todd explained that Bitcoin’s main competitor is Western Union. During the panel, participants discussed the utility that Bitcoin has for financial activities around the world compared to traditional systems. дальше »
2019-3-26 03:31 | |
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Bitcoin Critic Warns Central Banks Against Issuing Digital Tokens
One of the most vocal Bitcoin critics has cautioned central banks against issuing their own digital currencies, claiming that they are a threat to financial stability and monetary policy-making, as reported by Bloomberg on March 22. дальше »
2019-3-25 15:59 | |
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Financial Action Task Force Calls For Stricter Regulation of Virtual Asset Service Providers
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) — an intergovernmental organization founded to develop policies against money laundering and terrorism financing — is even more squarely setting its sights on regulating, supervising, and monitoring providers of services for digital assets. дальше »
2019-3-25 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin Basher Agustin Carstens Rails Against Central Bank Crypto Projects
Agustin Carstens, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager and a noted bitcoin critic, has said that the launch of central bank-backed crypto assets could undermine financial stability. дальше »
2019-3-24 22:15 | |
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New ICO Class Action Website Springs Up for Crypto Investors Suffering Financial Losses
Initial Money Offerings (ICOs) have developed a negative reputation and many investors seem to find themselves dissatisfied with platforms skirting securities laws. Notable actions against ICOs include Ripple Labs and Bitconnect. дальше »
2019-3-23 13:32 | |
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Agustin Carstens: Banks Should Not Issue Digital Currencies
Should banks design their own cryptocurrencies? According to Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the answer is a definitive “no. ” Crypto Isn’t Cool? Carstens has never been a fan of crypto, having likening bitcoin to a “bubble,” a “Ponzi scheme” and an “environmental disaster” in the past. дальше »
2019-3-23 02:33 | |
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China: Beijing Finance Industry Association Dubs ICOs, STOs, IEOs Illegal
According to March 21, 2019, public notice by the Beijing Internet Finance Industry Association, any participation in “solicited illegal financial activities” like initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STOs) and initial exchange offerings (IEOs) could result in severe punishment. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:00 | |
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SEC Steps Up Efforts to Regulate Virtual Currency Offerings and Exchanges
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently stepped up its enforcement actions against virtual currency exchanges and Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) that violate federal securities laws. дальше »
2019-3-21 01:33 | |
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Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
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CNY Inflows Into Crypto Markets Surge After Shanghai Composite Spike
Back in January 2017, China’s financial authorities initiated their first crackdowns against domestic bitcoin exchanges, with a ban on mainland exchanges cryptocurrencies against the yuan coming shortly thereafter. дальше »
2019-3-19 07:45 | |
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Cboe Will Not Relist Bitcoin Futures Contracts for March
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) announced that it will not list upcoming Cboe Bitcoin (“XBT”) futures contracts for trading in March 2019. The Cboe Futures Exchange said that the company is “assessing its approach with respect to how it plans to continue to offer digital asset derivatives for trading,” stating that it has no intention to list additional contracts for trading relating to the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-16 01:00 | |
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Canadian Financial Authorities Look For Input On Crypto Regulation
Against the backdrop of the QuadrigaCX debacle, the CSA and IIROC look to combine global and Canadian-specific ideas to build a regulatory framework tailored to cryptocurrency platforms.
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Venezuelan Economic Professor Shares Passion Behind Cryptocurrency Advocacy in Spite of Bolivars Uselessness
As many of our readers are probably well aware of, the South American nation of Venezuela is currently in the midst of its worst ever financial crisis— with inflation rates currently at an all-time high due to a host of international economic sanctions that have been levied against the nation. As a result of all […] дальше »
2019-3-11 19:42 | |
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Japan’s Biggest Bank Won a $500 Million Bond Deal, Only to Lose $15 Million
The securities unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan’s largest banks, purchased $500 million in bonds only to fumble up in the red. A move against its competitor Credit Suisse Group AG, the company fought hard to garner what they thought would yield solid profits in 2027, only to receive a mediocre response from investors and $15 million in losses on the table. дальше »
2019-3-9 13:00 | |
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Tesla Worries Wall Street as Employees are Blindsided by Store Closures
Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk slashed the price of the Model 3 to $35,000 as a part of a larger strategy to compete against conventional car makers and increase profitability. In a letter sent to employees, Musk disclosed that the company generated its first profit in the third quarter of last year and will prioritize financial stability in the years ahead. дальше »
2019-3-5 16:41 | |
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Maltese banks reluct against opening accounts for crypto companies
The plans of the Malta authorities to turn the island into a global blockchain hub may break on the unreadiness of the financial system to cooperate with cryptocurrency startups. According to market participants, the banks of Malta hardly open accounts for crypto companies. дальше »
2019-3-5 13:20 | |
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Circle to Integrate NICE Actimize’s Market Surveillance System
Circle a U. S-based peer-to-peer cryptocurrency finance company, has contracted NICE Actimize, a leader in Autonomous Financial Crime Management, to implement market surveillance and protection strategy, reports Finextra February 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:00 | |
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Breaking The Shackles Of Centralization In The World Of eCommerce Through Blockchain
Breaking The Shackles Of Centralization In The World Of eCommerce Through Blockchain Introduction There is a brewing revolution against centralized system in financial institutions, trading and now e-commerce. дальше »
2019-2-28 22:15 | |
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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Plunges as SEC Declares War Against Elon Musk
CoinSpeaker Tesla (TSLA) Stock Plunges as SEC Declares War Against Elon Musk The renewed feud between Elon Musk and the U. S. financial authorities negatively affects Tesla stock that saw a 5% decrease at market trading. дальше »
2019-2-27 22:03 | |
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This is the GDPR-themed sci-fi short story you’ve been waiting for
The short story here below started as a submission to the Dutch Information Law Institute’s science fiction contest but quickly grew into much more once I started to create a timeline to solidify the legal situation. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:34 | |
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Huobi Korea strengthens Anti-Money Laundering protections
In the interest of preventing fraud and abuse, complying with South Korea’s regulations, and protecting financial markets as well as its users, Huobi Korea announced today it is strengthening its protections against money laundering, identity theft, voice... Source дальше »
2019-2-22 03:26 | |
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Why Zion Williamson’s Knee Injury Sent Nike Shares into a Tailspin
Zion Williamson has built a reputation for being a physical powerhouse, with various highlight reels of his performance showing just how much of a dominating force he can be. He’s earned the approval of notable celebrities, with names like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and former President Barack Obama singing his praises. дальше »
2019-2-22 20:52 | |
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Why Huawei CFO’s arrest is sparking tension between the US and China
While Huawei is selling tons of phones worldwide, it’s facing a grim time in the US with plenty of lawsuits and governmental bans against it over surveillance concerns. Most notably, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, has been arrested and is facing a potential sentence of up to 30 years in a US prison. дальше »
2019-2-19 11:55 | |
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BitMEX: Gold Beats Bitcoin As Recession Hedge
Bitcoin (BTC) can indeed be used as a hedge against the uncertainties and tumult of another economic recession. But the best investments are not decentralized, a new report by BitMEX suggests. Researchers at BitMEX suggested a portfolio that includes traditional financial assets, such as index-linked government bonds, volatility trades, and gold allows investors to effectively guard, and even […] The post BitMEX: Gold Beats Bitcoin As Recession Hedge appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-2-15 21:00 | |
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QuadrigaCX Sent Deposits Allegedly Linked to CEO’s Widow, Mailed Withdrawals in Cash
For those QuadrigaCX users who were fortunate enough to have withdrawal requests honored, some appear to have received their funds through unconventional means. An anonymous QuadrigaCX user who corresponded with Bitcoin Magazine said that they received a bank deposit from Robertson Nova Consulting Inc. дальше »
2019-2-15 20:28 | |
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How Ripple’s XRP Stacks Up Against SWIFT: A Quick Comparison of xRapid for Global Payments
Ripple is one of the most popular digital currency companies in the cryptocurrency market. The firm is trying to increase its presence around the world and attract new financial firms to improve their cross-border payments and transactions. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:17 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Strong Rally Set to Test Overhanging Resistance
Shortly after the London Open, the entire crypto market saw a strong round of buying. Some coins broke their highest volume seen since the beginning of the bear market, and several others broke straight through overhanging resistance levels. дальше »
2019-2-9 01:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency and Millennials Seem to be a Match Made in Blockchain Heaven
When Michael Jackson wrote one of his most iconic songs he was discussing the much larger issue of hate and prejudice. However, the millennials have taken this over as the defining song against the financial sector. дальше »
2019-2-8 08:20 | |
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Texas State Securities Board’s Newest Report Leads to 16 Enforcement Orders Against Crypto Scams
The Texas State Securities Board is the watchdog for financial scams in the state, and they recently published an annual report that revealed cryptocurrency to be one of their main priorities this year. дальше »
2019-2-8 04:29 | |
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Local Crypto Community is Receptive to Pro-Crypto Policies Set By Iran
Iran is resolutely stepping forward to become the first crypto nation in the Middle East. The need to float its economy after the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and the intense political and financial pressures exerted against the government has led Hasan Rohani’s team to see in the cryptocurrency salvation for the economy. дальше »
2019-2-7 13:05 | |
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New Action Fraud Data Prompts FCA in the UK to Warn Investors About Crypto Scams
One of the less pleasant parts of cryptocurrency is the rampant scams that are common in the industry. This is true of any emerging industry but The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has issued a warning to investors against dialing for crypto-related scams. дальше »
2019-2-7 01:29 | |
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The Money Laundering War Wages On But is Bitcoin Really Better Than Banks for Financial Crimes
One of the biggest arguments that naysayers of cryptocurrency like to bring against it is the concept of money laundering. A recent report in September last year in the Wall Street Journal indicated that criminals used cryptocurrency exchanges in the laundering of $90 million in the last two years, though much of the report had […] дальше »
2019-2-5 17:24 | |
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Iran releases gold-backed cryptocurrency
Another country that faces a financial crisis due to the US sanctions issues its own national cryptocurrency. A group of Iranian banks presented a PayMon pegged to gold. Islamic revolution in digital Four Iranian banks (Bank Mellat, Bank Melli Iran, Bank Pasargad, and Parsian Bank) presented PayMon cryptocurrency, each coin of which is backed to gold reserves. дальше »
2019-2-8 17:22 | |
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South Korea’s FSC Continues Initial Coin Offering Slap After Multiple Tokens Violate Rules
The debate over the continual ban against initial coin offerings (ICOs) in South Korea has finally been settled, but the news isn’t good. The top financial regulator in the country has decided that the ban will remain in place, though the cause is due to rule violations of local projects. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) […] дальше »
2019-1-31 22:16 | |
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Van Eck: Bitcoin Investors Also Investing in Gold
Shortly after withdrawing the VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF application from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Van Eck Associates CEO Jan Van Eck has claimed that bitcoin investors are seemingly moving into gold. дальше »
2019-1-28 10:00 | |
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Davos: IMF’s Lagarde Says Fintech Will Shake The System
International Monetary Fund Head, Christine Lagarde, told the World Economic Forum in Davos, “fintech is going to shake the system. ” She also urged against relying on central banks in the next financial crisis, at the CNBC-hosted panel. дальше »
2019-1-26 02:00 | |
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