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FinCEN issues guidance on privacy coins, LocalBitcoins sellers, prediction markets, and other crypto businesses
US regulatory agency FinCEN released new guidance on whether certain crypto businesses are regulated as money services businesses. Those who qualify fall under the scope of the agency and must comply with (sometimes costly) regulations that clash with user privacy. дальше »
2019-5-10 01:52 | |
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Oil Field Alchemy: How Bitcoin Can Turn Waste, Emissions into Proof-of-Work
In a handful of oil fields in the Great White North, natural gas, an otherwise wasted drilling by-product, is being put to work. But it’s not being used to well more oil; it’s being used to mine bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-8 20:07 | |
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Ripple’s Head of Regulations: Cryptos are an Additive, Not a Separate Industry to the Financial System
Crypto companies seem to be following very different ways in order to grow. While some of them are the most hardcore Satoshi Nakamoto followers and want to use their inventivity and technology to topple the current financial world and take its place, some are far more moderate than that. Ripple, without a doubt, one of […] дальше »
2019-5-3 05:32 | |
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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 | |
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FSB Countries and IMF Open Global Standards For Cryptocurrency Regulations Talks Ahead of G20
Financial authorities from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and 11 international organization have met in New York in order to discuss global standards of cryptocurrency regulations. After a year in which Argentina hosted the G-20 summit, Japan will be the new country planning the upcoming financial, political and economic meetings for the G-20 throughout 2019. […] дальше »
2019-4-30 18:29 | |
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Hong Kong Bitcoin Mining Suffers A Setback Due To ‘Trade Descriptions Ordinance’ Restrictions
Bitcoin Mining Takes A Blow As Hong Kong Announces New Restrictions On Mining – Does This Spell Out A Change In Attitude Towards Cryptocurrencies? Over the beginning of this month, the Hong Kong Secretary responsible for Financial Services as well as the Treasury, James Lau made the Legislative Council that, according to regulations set out […] дальше »
2019-4-25 00:00 | |
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Japanese Officials Investigate 2 Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency paid a visit to cryptocurrency exchanges Huobi and Fisco last week. The investigations were sparked by changes in management at both companies and intended to ensure that the exchanges were adhering to customer protection and anti-money laundering regulations. дальше »
2019-4-23 18:52 | |
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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 | |
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Brexit’s Surprising Side-Effect: Stiffer Bitcoin Regulations
By CCN: The prolonged process for withdrawing from the European Union may have resulted in great uncertainty, but the UK’s financial watchdog is sure about what it wants post-Brexit – more muscle to oversee bitcoin and the crypto industry at large. дальше »
2019-4-17 20:46 | |
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South Korea: Lawmakers Clamor for Less Stringent Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Policies
A group of South Korean lawmakers have expressed concern over the strict regulatory policies of the Financial Service Commission (FSC) on the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector and subsequently called for deregulation. дальше »
2019-4-9 21:00 | |
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G20 Summit leaders could decide on international cryptocurrency regulatory framework in June
Bitcoin’s strong bullish rally this week garnered the attention of financial institutions and governments alike, with many personalities tweeting about the same. Though adoption and acceptance of crypto-assets has increased manifold over the past year, regulatory clarity is still a distant reality. дальше »
2019-4-6 03:30 | |
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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 | |
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Pakistani Government Set to Introduce Regulations for Cryptocurrencies
Pakistan is set to introduce regulations for digital currencies as part of its action plan pertaining to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), reports local media outlet The Express Tribune, April 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-2 23:00 | |
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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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DRIVE Markets ICO
Short description: DRIVE Markets, is an institutional crypto and fiat currency exchange, offering high frequency futures and spot trading for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple and Ethereum. Main Content: Overview DRIVE Markets, is an institutional crypto and fiat currency exchange, offering high frequency futures and spot trading for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple and Ethereum. дальше »
2019-3-31 12:40 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Japan Introduces Stricter Regulation for Crypto Margin Trading
Japanese regulators have reportedly approved draft amendments to the country's financial instruments and payment services laws, introducing stricter regulations for margin trading of digital assets. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:27 | |
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After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
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Japan Throttles Crypto Margin Trading From 25x Down to 2x-4x in New Regulation
Following similar action by Japanese financial authorities last year, the country’s cabinet has approved a new raft of regulation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency trading into the mainstream fold. дальше »
2019-3-19 14:31 | |
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Japan: Financial Regulators Announce New Cryptocurrency Margin Trading Regulations
In a bid to bring a greater degree of order to one of the world’s largest virtual currencies marketplaces, Japanese financial regulators have unveiled new regulations for cryptocurrency margin trading, reports Nikkei, March 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:43 | |
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Moonday Morning: Bitcoin dev ordered to prove Craig Wright isn’t Satoshi
It’s Monday which means it’s Moonday Morning and time to catch up with the top news from over the weekend. Let’s get to it. 1. Canadian financial regulators are learning from the QuadrigaCX debacle and are taking action to begin regulating cryptocurrency exchanges to mitigate the risks associated with virtual currency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-18 12:36 | |
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Bitcoin’s Disruptive Power Not Lost on UAE Banks Federation and Abu Dhabi Global Market
UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have joined forces to host a fintech forum with a focus on discussing how cryptoassets are changing the global financial services sector. дальше »
2019-3-18 02:00 | |
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Canadian Capital Markets Regulators Mull over Cryptocurrency Regulations
Canadian financial regulators have plans to establish new rules to curb risks associated with cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency is considering preparing a set of tailored regulatory requirements that will address the risks and features of the platforms. дальше »
2019-3-17 18:00 | |
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Polymath, KABN Network Collaborate to Enhance Digital Securities Creation and Management
Polymath has announced a partnership KABN, a leading financial services firm. The collaboration will see Polymath use Always On, a blockchain-driven identification and verification platform developed by KABN. дальше »
2019-3-13 03:45 | |
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Proposed Texas Bill Would Require ID Verification for Crypto Use
A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment. дальше »
2019-3-12 01:04 | |
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Ripple (XRP) Stumble as Regulators Stay Silent on Coin Status
Ripple prices in range mode Fuzzy regulations impede XRP adoption. Transactions volumes drop, prices dip As long as there is doubt on XRP status, financial institutions, as well as processors, will steer clear. дальше »
2019-3-8 22:00 | |
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Binance Moves More Bitcoin In A Day Than Square Did in All of 2018
Bitcoin trading volume on Square and Binance are a key metric for cryptocurrency investors who track the market’s movements. Unlike much of the cryptocurrency exchange industry, which suffers from inflated figures, investors trust Binance and Square’s numbers. дальше »
2019-3-1 09:29 | |
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Recent Crypto Insolvency Report from Pwc Shows Details on Inevitability of Crypto Regulations
The cryptocurrency industry, like the traditional finance industry, tends to go through ups and downs, and nearly anyone that runs a business in this sector knows that there will be financial mishaps along the way. дальше »
2019-2-28 17:03 | |
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ESMA Chairman Supports Further Financial Regulations For Virtual Currencies
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) chairman Steven Maijoor has indicated that he supports further regulations on digital currencies. Without the extension of current regulations, it is likely that cryptos can fall outside of the regulation of Europe’s securities laws. дальше »
2019-2-28 16:56 | |
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1.6% of money laundering cases in Japan involved cryptocurrency in 2018
In December last year, reports suggested Japan had seen over 6,000 money laundering cases that involved cryptocurrency in the first nine months of the year. Well, the trend continued. In the last three months of 2018, financial regulators received another 1,000-plus cryptocurrency related cases, taking the yearly total to 7,096 cases, the Japan Times reports. дальше »
2019-2-28 13:00 | |
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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 | |
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New AML Protocols Amendments in Russia Lists Illicit Use of Cryptocurrency as a Criminal Offense
Russia has been working to ensure that its financial regulations within their country appropriately cover cryptocurrency. Though their original decree on anti-money laundering came out in July 2015, new developments in cryptocurrency have urged them to make some changes. дальше »
2019-2-27 05:50 | |
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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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Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
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Regulator Rules Cryptocurrency Mining Contracts Can be Securities
The financial markets authority of Quebec (AMF) is requesting that investors in a cryptocurrency mining company contact them. The announcement comes after Technologies Crypto Inc. was issued with a series of freezing orders in connection with existing securities regulations earlier this month. дальше »
2019-2-14 02:00 | |
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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 | |
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Brazil’s Ramessa Online Uses Ripple’s xCurrent But Awaits Full Regulations Before XRP Integration
Ramessa Online, a company located in Sao Paulo, announced that they are waiting for XRP to be regulated before starting to use the digital asset. Remessa Online is also a partner of Ripple. The San Francisco-based company is offering services to financial institutions all over the world trying to make cross-border transactions faster and easier. […] дальше »
2019-2-6 19:28 | |
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Crypto Regulations Seem to Be Forming But Bitcoin Community Feels Its Independence Threatened
There is a big contradiction in the crypto world. In fact, this was not always a big contraction, but it started to be as soon as the asset went mainstream for the first time and then crashed in 2018: cryptos are being regulated more and more, which makes them stronger financial assets at the same […] дальше »
2019-2-5 11:29 | |
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Report: Indian Government Concerned Cryptocurrencies Could Undermine the Rupee
The Indian government panel tasked with drafting crypto regulation is reportedly worried that cryptocurrencies could destabilize the rupee if they are accepted as payments. Its concern came to light despite evidence that cryptocurrencies do not currently pose a threat to financial stability. дальше »
2019-2-5 09:05 | |
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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 | |
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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Ripple says Confusion on Crypto related law is the only thing holding back Mass Adoption
Ryan Zagone, Ripple’s director of regulatory relations just spoke at Washington, DC’s Fintech Week, and he addressed something that is on a lot of people’s mind in the cryptocurrency space. He said that the uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency regulations is what’s keeping major financial institutions around the world from using XRP. дальше »
2019-1-17 11:32 | |
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European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations
Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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