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U.S. Congress Explore Additional Cryptocurrency Regulations
A pair of United States Congressmen are at the forefront of efforts to improve the cryptocurrency regulatory paradigm in the country. Stakeholders from lawmakers to investors say the country needs to act fast or risk falling behind Europe and Asia in the race to dominate the landscape of the emerging digital economy. Bipartisan Efforts toRead More дальше »
2019-4-1 20:00 | |
How Indian Crypto Enthusiasts Can Help Influence Regulation and Lift the RBI Ban
The Indian crypto community is ramping up its efforts to bring about positive crypto regulation and an end to the banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. There are several ways Indian crypto enthusiasts can join in on the efforts, the CEO of a local crypto exchange, who has been running a popular social […] The post How Indian Crypto Enthusiasts Can Help Influence Regulation and Lift the RBI Ban appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:45 | |
How Indian Crypto Enthusiasts Can Help Influence Regulation
The Indian crypto community is ramping up its efforts to bring about positive crypto regulation and an end to the banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. There are several ways Indian crypto enthusiasts can join in on the efforts, the CEO of a local crypto exchange, who has been running a popular social […] The post How Indian Crypto Enthusiasts Can Help Influence Regulation appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:45 | |
How to Help Influence Crypto Regulation in India
The Indian crypto community is ramping up its efforts to bring about positive crypto regulation and an end to the banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. There are several ways crypto enthusiasts in India can join in on the efforts, the CEO of a local crypto exchange, who has been running a popular […] The post How to Help Influence Crypto Regulation in India appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-26 13:45 | |
MIT Bitcoin: Legislators Discuss Regulation, Potential of Blockchain Tech
On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:08 | |
Binance Labs and Argentina’s Government Partner to Support Blockchain Adoption in the Country
In a blog post a few hours ago, the team at Binance announced that the Government of Argentina will be supporting Binance Labs development efforts in the country. The collaboration is part of the blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-7 11:46 | |
Russia Isn’t Bothered to Recognize Bitcoin for Now, Says Justice Minister; What Drove his Decision?
Russia’s Minister of Justice, Alexander Konovalov, has indicated that it is unnecessary to give cryptocurrencies a legal definition at this point in time, according to the country’s state-owned news agency TASS. дальше »
2019-2-15 13:59 | |
Malaysia Introduces Regulations for Bitcoin Exchanges
Regulators in Malaysia have released an amended set of rules for businesses engaged in trading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This move comes as part of the government’s efforts to regulate the industry with laws for initial coin offerings (ICOs) expected later in the year. дальше »
2019-2-1 17:00 | |
Venezuelan President Gets Rekt’d as Bank of England Won’t Return its Gold Worth $1.2 Billion
Venezuela is going through an economic crisis and hyperinflation and now country’s President Nicolas Maduro, in his efforts to hold onto his plunging cash pile has been trying to pull the $1. 2 billion worth of gold out of the Bank of England. дальше »
2019-1-26 21:45 | |
Uzbekistan Starts to Investigate a Legal Framework for Security Token Offerings
Recently, Uzbekistan started to be another one of the countries leading the discussions for how to regulate Security Token Offerings (STOs). The central Asian nation is making an effort to become more crypto friendly since last year and it looks like the efforts are starting to pay off. While the country took its time to […] дальше »
2019-1-19 00:09 | |
Russia Declines to Use Venezuela’s Petro Crypto Coin, Proposes to Help the Country Without it
Although Russia acknowledges the efforts that Venezuela has made to create Petro, an oil-backed coin, to deal with the U. S. sanctions and inflation, it has said that it’s not ready to use it in bilateral trade but would continue supporting Venezuela. дальше »
2019-1-15 00:05 | |
Russia Not Ready for the Petro, Proposes Plan to Aid Venezuela Without It
Acknowledging Venezuela’s efforts to deal with inflation and sanctions by creating a state-issued cryptocurrency, Russian officials have nevertheless declined a proposal to use the oil-backed coin in bilateral trade. дальше »
2019-1-14 23:00 | |
Seven Top Crypto Exchanges Link Up To Create A Healthy Crypto Ecosystem In South Korea
Seven Major Crypto Exchanges Team Up To Improve The Crypto Ecosystem In South Korea Cryptocurrencies are blossoming in South Korea. The environment for the industry is getting better and better and now seven companies have teamed up to join efforts in order to enhance the crypto ecosystem in the country. The local media has affirmed […] дальше »
2018-12-13 02:10 | |
Only 2% of Japan’s 340,000 money laundering cases involve cryptocurrency
Japan’s efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency industry might have come a little later than needed, as the country has seen nearly 6,000 cases of money laundering involving cryptocurrency so far in 2018. дальше »
2018-12-6 12:30 | |
Finma: Crypto Startups Can Handle up to $100M of Deposits in Switzerland
Crypto-asset companies can now apply for licenses to handle as much as 100 million Swiss francs ($100 million) in public deposits under new regulations published on Dec. 3 by Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma). дальше »
2018-12-4 21:30 | |
India takes the #2 spot in renewable energy, but still relies heavily on coal
For a country as large and in a state of rapid development as India, keeping up with its growing energy requirements is a huge challenge. In this context, it’s commendable that India is investing heavily enough in renewable energy to become the second largest consumer among developing nations, according to a report from BloombergNEF. дальше »
2018-11-28 11:13 | |
Ohio Gives Green Light to Paying Taxes With Bitcoin
Ohio is now setting up an official website to allow businesses to pay taxes with bitcoin. According to a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the state of Ohio seems to have given tacit acceptance to bitcoin by allowing businesses, although not individuals, to pay all manner of taxes with the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-27 21:32 | |
Indian Government Expects to Finalize Crypto Bill Next Month
The Indian government has reportedly filed an affidavit with the country’s supreme court detailing its progress on cryptocurrency regulations. “Serious efforts are going on” to prepare the draft crypto bill and report, the government explained. дальше »
2018-11-21 04:05 | |
Marshalls President to Face No-Confidence Motion for Creating a Sovereign Crypto Currency Criticized by the IMF and the U.S Government
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine’s plans to create a cryptocurrency that would function as a legal tender could be frustrated by the efforts of eight senators from the country who joined together to present a no-confidence motion after the IMF, and the United States expressed their disagreement. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:10 | |
Coinsource Receives BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
Bitcoin ATM Operator Coinsource has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Based in Texas, Coinsource deploys Bitcoin ATMs to key population centers across the world with over 200 machines installed in the U. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:11 | |
BlockFi Announces Global Expansion of Its Crypto-Backed Loan Services
Galaxy Capital–backed BlockFiis taking its loan services to the global stage. According to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the platform is expanding its services to an international audience. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:17 | |
Report Links 74% of Bitcoin Mining to China, Sees Threat to Network
Bitcoin, the world’s most sought-after cryptocurrency, could be at the wish and whim of Asia’s economic giant. A recent study titled “The Looming Threat of China: An Analysis of Chinese Influence on Bitcoin,” jointly researched by Princeton University and Florida International University researchers, suggests China’s mining scene has an overwhelming influence over Bitcoin, something that could invite network manipulation. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:29 | |
With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
Venezuela Set to Officially Release its Oil-backed Petro Next Week
The Petro, Venezuela’s controversial cryptocurrency is finally ready for official release to the global cryptocurrency market, the Venezuelan government said. The government is hoping that the cryptocurrency gains popularity as it is part of efforts to rescue the country’s financial system which has been swallowed up by inflation. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:16 | |
Congress Urged to Step Up Cryptocurrency Legislative Efforts
Stakeholders in the cryptocurrency industry have urged the U. S Congress to step up its legislative efforts or risk seeing the country fall behind in the emerging global cryptocurrency and blockchain technology narrative. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:42 | |
Switzerland Eases Crypto Regulations to Prevent Market Withdrawal
Switzerland has long been interested in the cryptocurrency market. However, despite regulators’ efforts, banks have been resistant in working with crypto-based projects. Because of this strict stance, crypto startups stemming from Switzerland are threatening to move to more friendly locations. дальше »
2018-9-23 18:01 | |
In First Half of 2018, Japan Counts $540 Million Lost to Crypto Thefts
When Tokyo-based Mt. Gox got hacked to the tune of 650,000 bitcoin in 2014, Japan learned early on the tough lessons of cryptocurrency theft. Yet, to this day, despite the country’s ongoing efforts to educate investors and ramp up oversight of crypto exchanges, it still feels the sting of hackers. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:45 | |
PBOC Provides Update on Its Crypto Prevention Efforts
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has issued a statement detailing its efforts to stop and prevent crypto and initial coin offering activities in the country. The bank outlines measures against the widespread of overseas exchanges servicing domestic users such as blocking trading platforms and closing down 3,000 trading accounts. дальше »
2018-9-19 13:55 | |
Venezuela Citizens See ‘No Sign’ of National Petro Cryptocurrency
Amidst a mounting economic crisis, Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency the Petro is nowhere to be found. Numerous reports indicate an almost non-existent usage within the country. ‘Hard to Spot Almost Anywhere’ According to a report from Reuters dated August 30th, the Venezuelan town of Atapirire has not yet reaped the fruits of Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency efforts. дальше »
2018-8-31 22:00 | |
Reserve Bank of India to Set Up a Blockchain and AI Unit
After being engaged in a bitter legal fight with the country’s crypto operators, the Reserve Bank of India is reportedly setting up a new unit that will monitor emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. дальше »
2018-8-30 18:00 | |
Google rebrands its Tez payments app to Google Pay in India, adds instant loans
Last September, Google launched Tez, an app for instant money transfers in India. At its annual event in the capital of New Delhi, the company announced it’s rebranding the app to Google Pay. That means it’s unifying its global payments services with what it’s built for India. дальше »
2018-8-28 11:15 | |
Chinese Government Continues Cryptocurrency Suppression
China has a population that is becoming increasingly interested in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies; but, its government has also been ratcheting up efforts to suppress the growth of digital assets amongst the country’s people. дальше »
2018-8-25 12:12 | |
China’s Crypto Clampdown Tightens As Alipay Weigh In
The latter end of this week has seen a number of different movements happen within China that are all pointing towards a complete ban of cryptocurrencies and any blockchain related activities in the country. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:00 | |
Vietnamese Stop Importing Bitcoin Mining Rigs as Import Ban Looms
Vietnamese businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment into the country since the beginning of July, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department. This follows the government’s efforts to pass a law banning the import of bitcoin mining rigs into Vietnam. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:50 | |
“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
Thai Movie Theater Giant Launches Cryptocurrency Payment Services
Thailand is moving a step further in the acceptance of digital currencies. The country’s largest movie theater chain has recently collaborated with a digital payments company to build a digital-payment ecosystem which includes support for cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2018-8-3 16:29 | |
Crypto to Benefit from Queensland’s AU$8.3 Million Innovation Fund
The Queensland government is stepping up efforts to put the country in the lead in the global race on blockchain and cryptocurrency. The state, with nearly five million people, has announced an investment plan of AUS$8. дальше »
2018-8-3 23:00 | |
Thai Movie Theater Giant Launches Cryptocurrency Payment Services
Thailand is moving a step further in the acceptance of digital currencies. The country’s largest movie theater chain has recently collaborated with a digital payments company to build a digital-payment ecosystem which includes support for cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:23 | |
Google wants to bring free Wi-Fi to Nigeria next year
Google has announced that it will be providing free high-speed Internet access via Wi-Fi hotspots Nigeria. Known as Google Station for Nigeria, the program aims to provide high quality and high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots across Nigeria in partnership with 21st Century, one of the largest fibre network providers in the west Afrikan country. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:08 | |
Binance Exchange Looks Set to Enter the Cryptocurrency Market in South Korea
Binance appears to be keen on entering the South Korean cryptocurrency market. The top-ranked cryptocurrency exchange platform based on trading volume has announced plans to establish about three to five enterprises in the country by the end of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-26 09:12 | |
Binance Exchange Looks Set to Enter the Cryptocurrency Market in South Korea
Binance appears to be keen on entering the South Korean cryptocurrency market. The top-ranked cryptocurrency exchange platform based on trading volume has announced plans to establish about three to five enterprises in the country by the end of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-25 01:32 | |
South Korea’s Financial Innovation Bureau Will Legitimize Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
South Korean government officials are taking a very interesting stance on cryptocurrencies. Although they want to bring more legitimacy to this industry, it will need to happen through regulatory efforts first and foremost. дальше »
2018-7-24 19:00 | |
Dash Continues to Pave the Way for Cryptocurrency Adoption in Venezuela
Venezuela is a country which makes a lot of headlines, though not for the right reasons. Cryptocurrency has slowly begun making an impact in this country, even though it remains to be seen how successful all of these efforts will be. дальше »
2018-7-9 00:00 | |
Bitcoin Mining Gives Birth To New Industry In Iceland: Data Centre Operations
Iceland will soon have a vibrant data centre operations industry in the country. This latest technology infrastructure expansion within the Nordic nation is the result of the pioneering efforts of bitcoin users who leveraged the supportive geothermal and hydropower conditions in Iceland to build expansive data centres to decode blockchain technologies. дальше »
2018-7-5 22:40 | |
Venezuela’s Oil-Backed Petro Cryptocurrency To Finance Country’s Housing Project
As per an announcement reported via native news, Telesur, it is believed that the next use of Venezuela’s oil-based cryptocurrency, Petro has been established. The minister of the Habitat and Housing of Venezuela, Ildemaro Villarroel confirmed that new efforts are in place to provide housing to the country’s homeless through a project called “La Gran […] дальше »
2018-7-5 08:54 | |
International Coalition Set to Tackle Cryptocurrency Tax Crime
In a bid to fight the threat of cryptocurrency tax crime, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has joined with tax authorities from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to form the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), according to a press release. дальше »
2018-7-4 23:36 | |
South Korea Unveils New Supportive Crypto Regulations
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) had released a new regulatory framework and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. дальше »
2018-7-1 14:49 | |