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India: As a movement gains momentum, will the country finally turn the tide and embrace cryptocurrencies?
India is a curious case. At first glance, the Asian country is the hotbed of talent in the realms of finance and technology. However, recent regulations coming from New Delhi’s political chambers regularly play spoilsport. дальше »
2019-6-25 17:00 | |
Group Of Seven Task Force Created In Wake Of Libra Announcement
France’s central bank governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has announced the creation of a Group of Seven central bank governors task force, which will work to produce a study outlining how central banks can regulate Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency to keep it in line with anti-money-laundering regulations and consumer protection rules. дальше »
2019-6-21 19:12 | |
Bank Of Russia Announces Possible Central Bank Digital Currency Launch, But Not Anytime Soon
Cryptocurrency is expanding to regions around the world, though every country has different ways of handling it. Some countries have created regulations that are more suitable to development in their economies, but central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are slowly gaining momentum. дальше »
2019-6-18 00:40 | |
Facebook Recruits Bank Lobbyist for Regulatory Assist with Crypto GlobalCoin
By CCN Markets: Facebook has just hired a senior UK bank lobbyist ahead of GlobalCoin launch to help the company cope with European regulations. According to the Financial Times, Facebook will employ Standard Chartered European Head of Corporate and Public Affairs Ed Bowles from September as its London-based director of public policy. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:14 | |
Tightened Identity Regulations Could Spell Trouble for Crypto Exchanges
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to release new rules and guidelines regarding the cryptocurrency market. Per a report on Bloomberg on June 11, 2019, the upgraded guidance seeks to apply bank rules to the innovative sector. дальше »
2019-6-12 11:00 | |
Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
Russia’s Largest Bank Scraps Crypto Plans Even with Pro-Bitcoin CEO
By CCN: Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, is scrapping its crypto plans, citing the anti-bitcoin sentiments of government regulators. Ironically, the CEO of Sberbank, Herman Gref, is a bitcoin proponent. дальше »
2019-5-31 00:30 | |
A Preview of Countries’ Crypto Regulatory Outlook Heading into the G20 Summit and What’s Next
The G-20 countries are gearing up for the upcoming G-20 summit, and the main aim of the upcoming event will be largely focused towards implementing unified crypto regulations set by intergovernmental organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:54 | |
Singapore’s iSTOX Security Token Platform Will Join Central Bank’s FinTech Regulation Sandbox
iSTOX is Capital market security token platform, and it has recently been added to to the financial technology sandbox for regulations. A sandbox refers to a testing environment that promotes trial and error along with experimentation. дальше »
2019-5-24 20:18 | |
Netherlands-based Rabobank Steps Away from its Crypto Wallet Program
Dutch bank Rabobank that announced its plan to create a cryptocurrency wallet Rabobit in March last year is now stepping away from its plan due to the hindrance faced by the uncertain crypto regulations in the Netherlands. дальше »
2019-5-24 17:00 | |
Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
FinCEN Issues Clear Guidance to Money Services Businesses (MSBs)
To serve as a reminder to persons who have the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) obligations, the U. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on May 9, 2019, issued interpretive guidance. The guidance focuses on how FinCEN money services businesses (MSBs) regulations apply to certain ventures that deal with money transmission whose value is not denominated inRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-13 20:00 | |
Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
Indian Bank HDFC Issues Negativity-Laden Emails to Customers Using Cryptocurrencies
India’s crypto dilemma does not seem to end as the delays in finalizing regulations were followed by a delay in the judgment over various impending cases in the Supreme court related to crypto use. After the 29th of March hearing was postponed regarding the finalization of crypto regulation by the finance ministry, the crypto community […] дальше »
2019-4-28 20:30 | |
Groundbreaking Chase Bank Lawsuit Verdict Could See NY Federal Judge Rule ‘Crypto is Cash’
By CCN. com: A Manhattan federal judge will have to decide whether crypto is cash in what would be a landmark decision for the budding industry. The ruling would have major implications for what laws and regulations cryptocurrencies are subject to. дальше »
2019-4-26 09:08 | |
FinCEN Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:38 | |
Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
Iran, Central Bank and Crypto Regulations: Legal Challenges and Pending Sanctions Progress
The Central Bank of Iran recently released a draft on cryptocurrency regulations. The draft is available on the bank’s official website and is likely in Persian. However, according to various sources, the draft begins by first making it clear that cryptocurrency usage as a payment method is still prohibited. The draft also notes, however, the […] дальше »
2019-4-1 19:41 | |
Coindelta Shuts Down Operations In India, As WazirX Offers Users Refunds to Their Former Users
The regulatory landscape in India has been uncertain lately. Despite scheduling a hearing on the regulations that will impact the still-nascent crypto industry, the meeting was instantly postponed, leaving many exchanges in the dark. дальше »
2019-4-1 14:00 | |
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 | |
Indian crypto exchange WazirX offers refund on withdrawal fees for users moving from Coindelta
Coindelta joins the list of crypto exchanges shutting down in India, owing to the lack of regulations and the ongoing Reserve Bank of India [RBI] ban on crypto transactions. Coindelta ceased operations on 30 March at 2 pm IST, announcing the same via a blog, “It has been really difficult for us to operate Coindelta exchange […] The post Indian crypto exchange WazirX offers refund on withdrawal fees for users moving from Coindelta appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-3-31 20:00 | |
Indian cryptocurrency exchange, Coindelta shuts down operations owing to country’s lack of crypto regulations
The lack of regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies and the ban on cryptocurrency transactions by India’s Reserve Bank of India led to one of the country’s most popular exchanges to shut down. дальше »
2019-3-30 11:18 | |
LocalBitcoins, Once a Go-To for Anonymous Bitcoin Transactions, Adds KYC
The Finland-based, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform LocalBitcoins released a statement on March 25, 2019, responding to a new act approved by the Finnish Parliament that will require users to verify their identities. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:00 | |
Exclusive: Indian Bitcoin Users in the Dark Over Their Tax Liabilities
There is no doubt that India is among the most disoriented country when it comes to bitcoin regulations. When the Reserve Bank of India merely withdrew banking access to entities dealing in cryptocurrencies, the general public opinion misinterpreted it as an outright crypto ban. дальше »
2019-3-25 16:39 | |
Mexico Central Bank Proposed Crypto Regulations Could Suffocate the Economy
The proposed law requires cryptocurrency exchanges to acquire a license to qualify as regulated financial institutions. However, once they obtain the permit, the same law forbids them to avail or list any crypto service, a catch 22-situation since practically there won’t be any legal cryptocurrency exchange in the country. дальше »
2019-3-24 14:00 | |
Russian Central Bank Will Put Onerous Limits on Retail Crypto Investors
The Russian central bank seeks to impose new regulations on cryptocurrency. The central bank wants unqualified investors to be limited in how much cryptocurrency they can purchase. RCB reports that they will also institute an information-sharing system between crypto exchanges to ensure that no one goes over their limit. дальше »
2019-3-13 21:15 | |
Questions Arise About India’s Understanding of Implementing Bitcoin Regulations Thoroughly
India is currently moving towards unclear and clueless Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency regulations. Although there are several ways to regulate digital currencies, India seems not to have a clear path about what they want to achieve. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:49 | |
Indian Official Tries to Condemn Bitcoin by Calling it a Shiny Toy But Ends Up Praising It Instead
An advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India wants the government and regulators to treat bitcoin like a shiny new toy. Abraham C Mathews said in an opinion column published Monday that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had no structure in place to enforce crypto regulations – even if it wanted to. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:13 | |
Bahrain Becomes First Arab Nation to Comprehensively Regulate Bitcoin
A couple months ago, CCN reported that Bahrain had completed its draft regulations for cryptocurrencies. The Arab nation has now completed its finalized version of the same, and it hasn’t noted much change in its positive disposition. дальше »
2019-2-27 08:25 | |
Bahrain Introduces Comprehensive Set of Cryptocurrency Regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued one of the most comprehensive set of cryptocurrency regulations in the Middle East, including rules on licensing, governance, and risk management for the new asset class. дальше »
2019-2-26 13:18 | |
Bahrain Central Bank Unveils Bitcoin Regulations
The central bank of Bahrain (CBB) has issued regulations for businesses engaging in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency-related activities. The Middle East’s tiniest nation becomes the first in the region to provide official government backing for the emerging asset class. дальше »
2019-2-26 01:00 | |
Indian Supreme Court Gives Government Deadline to Reach Decision on Crypto Regulations
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on February 25, 2019, to present the government with an ultimatum: Develop crypto regulations within the next four weeks or the court will make its own judgement. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:02 | |
Indian Supreme Court Demands Crypto Rules and Regulations from the Government in 4 Weeks
Sequel to the crypto banking ban by the central bank of India, there have been petitions, the Supreme court of India is all set to hear the petition. It has placed a demand on the Indian government to produce crypto rules and regulations to enable it to make a ruling on the existing cases. дальше »
2019-2-26 19:14 | |
Will RBI’s Crypto Ban Stand? Supreme Court of India Orders for Clear Crypto Regulations
Bitcoin prices may be down but there is some wonderful development in India. Like China, cryptocurrency trading is illegal in the country thanks in part to the heavy handedness of the Reserve Bank of India. дальше »
2019-2-25 14:58 | |
Indian Supreme Court Gives Government 4 Weeks to Produce Crypto Regulation
The Supreme Court of India has reportedly given the Indian government four weeks to come up with cryptocurrency regulations before making its ruling on pending crypto cases. The court was set to hear the petitions against the crypto banking ban by the central bank this week. дальше »
2019-2-25 12:50 | |
Indian Supreme Court Gives Government 4 Weeks to Produce Cryptocurrency Regulation
The Supreme Court of India has reportedly given the Indian government four weeks to come up with cryptocurrency regulations before making its ruling on pending crypto cases. The court was set to hear the petitions against the crypto banking ban by the central bank this week. дальше »
2019-2-25 12:50 | |
Russia to Regulate Crypto While Launching its Own Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia’s State Duma is planning to pass a resolution on a pending cryptocurrency regulation bill, reported a local source. Oleg Nikolayev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, said that the Russian assembly house had led cryptocurrency regulations to its final stages. дальше »
2019-2-24 17:04 | |
Indonesia: $70 Million Capital Requirement for Bitcoin Futures Sparks Anger
New capital regulations mean it is cheaper to open a rural bank than launch Bitcoin futures trading in Indonesia, a local source reports
дальше »2019-2-15 10:46 | |
UnionBank Launches Two-Way Bitcoin ATM in the Philippines
The UnionBank of the Philippines, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has launched a two-way bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM), according to a story in local media outlet Philstar. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:10 | |
Bank of Spain Warns Citizens Against Crypto Given Lack of Local Regulations
Spain’s central bank has issued a reminder to citizens warning of the risks involved in transacting in crypto
дальше »2019-2-11 16:53 | |
Iran: Central Bank Will Consider Expert Input Before Enacting Crypto Regulations
Iran central bank suggests new regulations could enact a partial ban on cryptocurrency
дальше »2019-1-30 19:02 | |
New Iranian Central Bank Draft Report Suggests Banning Some Crypto Assets from Payments, Bitcoin Included
A new draft report has come to light from the Central Bank of Iran. The report, titled, “Obligations and Rules Regarding Cryptocurrencies,” outlines new regulations for the use of cryptocurrency, which is surprisingly restrictive. дальше »
2019-1-29 17:37 | |
Iran Lifts Bitcoin Ban to Make Way For ‘Crypto-Rial’
Iran has lifted the ban on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as it takes another step towards its own sovereign cryptocurrency amid talks with foreign nations as potential partners. Iran Unbans Bitcoin, ICOs Today, Iran’s central bank has released an early draft of its cryptocurrency laws, lifting the previous ban on Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, and ICOs, reports to Al Jazeera. дальше »
2019-1-29 16:00 | |