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Latvian Financial Watchdog Issues Crypto Fraud Warnings
Latvia’s Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC) has issued a notice to investors to refrain from indulging in malicious digital currency platforms and fake opportunities. The regulator also listed some “signs of fraud” to help individuals identify these deceptive practices. дальше »
2020-10-21 17:23 | |
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2018 Securities Report Suggests Fraud in the Financial Sector Goes Beyond Cryptocurrency
On February 7, the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) published a report wherein it makes an analysis of the millions of dollars lost related to fraud during 2018. The report reveals that the majority of the losses far beyond the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2019-2-12 13:30 | |
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General Motors Financial Subsidiary Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Fraud
General Motors Financial Company (GM Financial), the financial services arm of the largest American automotive manufacturer, is exploring the use of blockchain technology to improve data management standards and help address critical auto finance industry issues like identity verification and synthetic identity fraud. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:30 | |
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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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Fidelity’s Bitcoin Custody Service Could Launch This March
Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is breaking into bitcoin custody. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, three people “with knowledge on the matter” from firms in contact with Fidelity have said that the company is tentatively planning to launch a custody service for bitcoin in March. дальше »
2019-1-31 23:39 | |
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Why Some Crypto Companies Consider KYC and AML Compliance Unnecessary
When it comes to cryptocurrency regulation, there is a lack of consensus on how to protect investors. Criminal activity such as fraud, hacks and theft is prevalent, not only in the crypto realm, but in the traditional financial world too. дальше »
2019-1-14 19:50 | |
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FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley $5 Million for Sub-Standard Anti Money Laundering Practices
The American financial industry regulatory authority, FINRA, has fined wall Street bank Morgan Stanley for violating anti-money laundering (AML) rules over a period of five years, reported Finance Magnates on December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-29 15:00 | |
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New Shakepay Feature Turns Your Spare Change Into Bitcoin
Mobile cryptocurrency exchange and peer-to-peer wallet Shakepay has announced a new product that allows its Canadian customers to buy bitcoin with spare change. Dubbed "ShakePay Change," the pre-launch of the service was announced in a Medium post. дальше »
2018-12-18 02:32 | |
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This Year's G20 Put an Emphasis on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Global leaders walked away from the latest G20 Summit with a rough game plan for crypto regulation. This year’s G20 Summit took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 30 to December 1. дальше »
2018-12-4 23:44 | |
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Wyoming Passes Bill to Secure Banking Relations for Blockchain Companies
The state of Wyoming has passed a blockchain bill that allows banks to provide banking services to blockchain companies in the state. According to the legislative document, the new bill would create a new banking category called the Special Purpose Depository Bank, a group of financial institutions in the state that provide banking services to blockchain-based businesses. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
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Japan to introduce new ICO regulations
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to introduce new Initial Coin Offering (ICO) regulations to protect investors from fraud, local news outlet Jiji Press reported on December 1. Citing the informed sources, Jiji reported that business operators conducting ICOs will be required to register with Japan’s FSA. The agency is planning to submit bills […] дальше »
2018-12-3 09:06 | |
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In Cautionary Speech, Chairman Clayton Parrots SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns
Speaking at the ongoing CoinDesk's Consensus Invest conference in New York, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton spoke on why his agency hasn’t yet approved a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-11-29 21:56 | |
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Colorado State Commissioner Issues New Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Four Crypto Firms
Colorado Securities Commissioner Gerald Rome has issued a new batch of cease-and-desist orders against unregistered Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) operating in the state, taking the total number of signed orders against ICOs in Colorado to 18. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:23 | |
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North Dakota Regulator Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Union Bank ICO Fraud
The North Dakota Securities Department, responsible for the enforcement of the securities laws in the U. S. state, has issued a cease and desist order against Union Bank Payment Coin (UBPC) for allegedly promoting a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2018-11-21 00:00 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
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VerifyUnion Blockchain ID Platform and New Zealand ASB Bank to Organize Export Trade Deals
VerifyUnion and ASB Bank have developed a new digitized and automated trade process and platform that helps exporters conduct businesses on the blockchain. Data integrity and fraud risk are among the main benefits of this platform. дальше »
2018-11-5 07:01 | |
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Rapper T.I. and Business Partner Ryan Felton Sued for Securities Fraud
Rapper T. I. and his business partner are being sued for securities fraud by several individuals that had invested in their cryptocurrency. The “Live Your Life” rapper – whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr. дальше »
2018-11-4 22:52 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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New SEC Report Details Fight Against Fraudulent ICOs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its end-of-fiscal-year report for 2018, and it’s made financial fraud in the cryptocurrency space a number one priority. Down to the Nitty Gritty According to the document, the organization’s Cyber Unit became fully functional this year. дальше »
2018-11-3 23:43 | |
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Tech Firm Run by Doctors Turns to Blockchain to Fight Healthcare Fraud
Data safety in healthcare is extremely important. Fraud in this industry not only creates financial losses for healthcare providers, insurers, and governments, it also directly harms patients. iAM, an established healthcare company, is launching a blockchain-based platform designed to give patients access to universal and comprehensive medical records. дальше »
2018-10-30 18:00 | |
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Belgium’s FSMS Compiles List of 99 Crypto Scams, Gives Advice on Fraud Protection
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has published a public service announcement warning would-be investors against 99 scam cryptocurrency websites. They have also published a guide to help investors avoid being taken in by crypto fraud. дальше »
2018-10-29 00:05 | |
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Belgium Adds 21 Websites to List of Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has updated the list of websites it says are cryptocurrency trading platforms showing signs of fraud. Twenty-one websites have been added to the existing list, bringing the total to 99 blacklisted sites. дальше »
2018-10-27 08:15 | |
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Belgium Adds 21 Websites to List of Fraudulent Crypto Trading Platforms
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority has updated the list of websites it says are cryptocurrency trading platforms showing signs of fraud. Twenty-one websites have been added to the existing list, bringing the total to 99 blacklisted sites. дальше »
2018-10-27 08:15 | |
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IBM and Visa partner to upend global payments using Ethereum tech
Visa has just announced it has partnered with IBM ahead of the commercial release of its blockchain-powered global financial payments platform, B2B Connect. Upon its expected launch in the first quarter of 2019, Visa will have integrated its core assets (including B2B Connect) with the proprietary IBM Blockchain Platform, which IBM built using open-source Ethereum technology. дальше »
2018-10-22 14:40 | |
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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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Why Ethereum (ETH) Is Well Placed to Tokenize Securities
Securities can be defined as investment instruments bought and sold in financial markets, such as bonds, debentures, notes, options, shares (stocks), and warrants. This means that they can fall victim to fraud through forgery as well as physical theft. дальше »
2018-9-29 12:05 | |
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Federal Judge Rules Cryptocurrency MBC Is a Commodity
In a landmark case for the cryptocurrency industry, a federal judge has ruled that a cryptocurrency caught in the midst of a lawsuit is a commodity, court documents reveal. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:15 | |
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Could Large-Scale Banking Fraud Be Avoided With Blockchains?
Faith in the banking industry went down during the 2008 financial crisis in the US. The Dodd–Frank Act and its counterparts were implemented around the world to make banking safer for users. However, a banking fraud in Denmark is unfolding to be on of the biggest that Europe has ever seen. дальше »
2018-9-24 14:59 | |
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Abu Dhabi Regulator: Institutional Investors Will Bring Stability to Crypto
The head of Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Richard Teng, told attendees of Fintech Abu Dhabi that greater regulatory measures are needed in order to reduce the amount of fraud and scams that exist in the crypto markets. дальше »
2018-9-20 09:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fall Short in Safeguarding Funds: Report
In April 2018, former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent off inquiries to more than a dozen cryptocurrencyexchanges to learn more about their internal operations. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:06 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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A New Precedent: FINRA Charges Crypto Broker With Securities Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-profit watchdog for public brokerage firms in the U. S. , has had its first run-in with the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:15 | |
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FINRA Charges Rocky Mountain Ayre CEO With Fraud
Financial regulator FINRA has charged the president of Rocky Mountain Ayre with securities fraud relating to the distribution of HempCoin.
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Russian Ministry of Finance calls on crypto companies "not to launder money and not to deceive"
The main demand of the Russian financial authorities for cryptocurrency companies is compliance with money antilaundering rules and fundamental absence of fraud, said the deputy head of the Russian Ministry of Finance. дальше »
2018-9-7 20:52 | |
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Belgian Financial Watchdog Warns Against Crypto Fraud
News of one fraud after another is rattling the cryptocurrency markets. Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has repeatedly issued warnings against cryptocurrency fraud, asking citizens to be careful. дальше »
2018-9-6 14:59 | |
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Belgium Warns of 28 New Fraudulent Crypto Platforms – 78 in Total
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has published a list of cryptocurrency platforms showing signs of fraud. The list currently contains 78 crypto platforms, including 28 platforms added on Tuesday. дальше »
2018-9-5 03:55 | |
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Op Ed: DApps Can Increase Audience Engagement for Creators and Influencers
Many of us are familiar with the term “DApp,” which stands for “decentralized application. ”Foundationally, a DApp is an application that runs using blockchain technology on a decentralized network of computers instead of on a central database. дальше »
2018-9-4 21:43 | |
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Japanese Authorities to Implement Software to Track Cryptocurrency Transactions
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled plans to implement a new software designed to track cryptocurrency transactions. Created by a secret private company, the tracking program is part of an increased national effort to prevent fraud and other criminal activity taking place in digital money markets. дальше »
2018-9-1 20:28 | |
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Russian Federal Agency Plans to Start Tracking Cryptocurrency Transactions
As BBC Russia reported, Rosfinmonitoring, known by its English name the Federal Financial Monitoring Service, has ordered a specific analytical tool that will give the agency the capability to track crypto transactions, focusing on the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2018-8-31 13:49 | |
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Russia Developing Cryptocurrency Tracker
The Federal Financial Monitoring Service of Russia (Rosfinmonitoring) has commissioned an analytical tool for monitoring cryptocurrency transactions. The system will particularly focus on bitcoin, as reported by BBC’s Russian service. дальше »
2018-8-31 04:00 | |
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Russia Seeking to Track Crypto Wallet Activity of Criminal Suspects
The Russian Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) is seeking to develop an analytical tool for tracking cryptocurrency transactions, specifically Bitcoin. BBC Russia reports that Russian authorities will attempt to use the new tracking system to detect cases of financial fraud and terrorist financing. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:09 | |
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