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Iranian government declares law for regulating cryptocurrency market
What may come as a shock to the rising Iran’s population that participates in digital coin mining activities, the Iranian government announced a law aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies within its jurisdiction. дальше »
2019-8-6 20:30 | |
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Iran’s Cabinet Ratifies Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrencies and Mining
Iran's government has introduced a bill that lifts the illegal status of cryptocurrencies and authorizes mining as an official industry. дальше »
2019-8-5 12:20 | |
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Disclosure of Domestic Cryptocurrency Transactions in Brazil are now Compulsory
Starting from this month, Brazilian citizens have to report cryptocurrency transactions to the competent authority compulsorily or will run into sanctions, according to a press release, August 1, 2019 Declaring Digital Currency Brazil has just made it illegal to not disclose data regarding cryptocurrencies transaction to Tax Authorities. дальше »
2019-8-2 17:00 | |
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India: NASSCOM Condemns Government’s Intentions to Prohibit Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), a non-profit trade association made up of firms in India’s information technology and business process outsourcing industry, has kicked against the government’s move to make bitcoin trading as well as transactions involving other blockchain-based digital assets illegal, reports LiveMint on July 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-31 11:00 | |
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U.S Attorney Announces Detainment of a Narcotics Trafficker Caught Money Laundering
U. S Attorney, Geoffrey S. Berman and Special Agent, Angel M. Melendez revealed the news regarding the detainment of a narcotics trafficker who tried to wash $19 million of illegal cryptocurrencies on the Dark Web called “Silk Road”. дальше »
2019-7-20 23:57 | |
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Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Tells Citizens Trading Bitcoin Is Illegal
The deputy governor of the Iranian central bank told media outlets that trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within the country is illegal. Iranian residents took to the pioneer cryptocurrency as a means of securing their wealth as the Iranian Rial depreciated over the past three years, as reported by Tasnim News Agency on July 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-9 01:00 | |
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Dutch ministers push for cryptocurrency regulation to fight money laundering
Dutch ministers want to regulate cryptocurrencies as part of a wider effort to tackle money laundering in the country. According to a note sent to parliament on Monday, Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra and Ferdinand Grapperhaus, Minister of Justice and Security, want to limit the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and make the Netherlands a leader in the fight against money laundering. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:03 | |
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Florida Town Lake City Bites the Bitcoin Ransomware Dust; Pays $500,000 in BTC to Hackers
Since Bitcoin launched about a decade ago and eventually became popular, many cybercriminals have pitched their tents with the number one coin and other cryptocurrencies as the preferred way to receive ransoms for their various nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-6-27 19:16 | |
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Bitcoin worth $300,000 at the center of an alleged scandal involving Brazil’s Justice Minister, The Intercept
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news for all the wrong reasons several times over the years, after its use for a range of nefarious and illegal activities. The Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that was closed down by the FBI and DEA, is the most popular example of the same. дальше »
2019-6-18 21:30 | |
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African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal
The African country of Malawi announced that cryptocurrencies are not legal in the country, and that the Reserve Bank… The post African Country Malawi Wants To Miss Out On Crypto Revolution By Making It Illegal appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-29 23:10 | |
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Illegal crypto-mining: Australian man could face 10 years in jail for illegally mining cryptocurrencies using government devices
An unnamed man from Killara in New South Wales, Australia, is being charged by the Australian authorities for making use of government computer systems to mine cryptocurrencies for self-gain. The man, formerly an Australian government employee, worked as an IT contractor and has been accused of converting government computers into cryptocurrency mining devices. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:30 | |
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Why Would an Anti-Bitcoin US Congressman Want a Bill to “Outlaw” Cryptocurrencies?
Sherman says, “nip this (Crypto) in the bud” as it undermines the US Dollar He says Cryptos are mostly used by criminals The Democrat Congressman from California, Brad Sherman, a bitcoin basher recently at a meeting of the House Financial Services Committee on May 9 called out for a legislation that will make it illegal […] дальше »
2019-5-21 03:04 | |
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PayPal snitched on bullish movie pirate who bought $1M in cryptocurrency from Coinbase
US authorities have seized over $4 million worth of cryptocurrency and cash following a movie piracy investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). дальше »
2019-5-14 13:19 | |
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FinCEN releases report on illegal activities concerning Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrencies
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCEN] recently released guidance for money transmitter using digital currencies. Along with this, it also released a document titled ‘Advisory on Illicit Activity Involving Convertible Virtual Currency’ guiding institutions on how to identify and report “suspicious activity concerning how criminals and other bad actors exploit convertible virtual currencies”. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:45 | |
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WeChat Plans to Stop Merchants From Transacting in Cryptocurrencies
WeChat, the #1 messaging app in China, is also widely used for cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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This Nobel Prize Winning Economist Wants An End To Cryptocurrencies
Nobel Prize Winning Economist Wants an End to Cryptocurrencies A renowned Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has joined the league of those advocating for the shutting down of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-6 17:15 | |
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Major Darknet Marketplace Wall Street Market Shuttered by Law Enforcement
Wall Street Market, the second-largest darknet market in the world in recent months, has been shut down by international law enforcement agencies, including Europol as well as U. дальше »
2019-5-4 22:03 | |
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India Crypto Saga: Earning in cryptocurrencies is not illegal, explains prominent advocate
The Indian crypto community has been promoting cryptocurrencies, digital assets that are now close to being banned, according to reports. However, the community has some hope with the scheduled hearing in July 2019. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:30 | |
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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
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Many Legal Cannabis Companies Should Look to Adopt Cryptocurrencies For Payments
Even though cannabis businesses have been seemingly booming since the call for legalization in the US and many western countries, many financial organizations have been not treating the booming industry right. дальше »
2019-4-20 21:50 | |
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Canadian Drug Dealer Ordered to Forfeit $1.4 Million in Bitcoin
As part of an ongoing criminal case, a judge in Canada has ordered that a local online drug dealer must forfeit about 281. 41 bitcoin (worth about $1. 4 million) after it was found that he used the cryptocurrency to fund his illegal activities. дальше »
2019-4-5 20:02 | |
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Dirty, Dirty Fiat: Swedbank CEO Fired Under Allegations of Aiding in $151 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
It's the sign of a plaster saint to preach from the pulpit but dwell proudly in the gutter. While there has been a new re-affirmation from governmental organs as well as private regulatory agencies to clamp down on illegal activities like money laundering. дальше »
2019-3-29 15:45 | |
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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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Bulgarian cryptocurrency scam lures UK investors with fake FCA accreditation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning consumers to be extra vigilant as cryptocurrency scammers are falsely claiming to have FCA accreditation. In a statement from yesterday, the FCA warned Bulgaria-based blockchain startup Next Coin Market is misleading UK-based investors by linking to a fake website that suggests the company has been fully authorized by the FCA, despite having received no such accreditation. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:17 | |
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Palestinian Fundamentalist Group Hamas Receives Funding via Bitcoin
In a particularly interesting case study for the consequence of Bitcoin’s global impact, the internationally recognized terrorist group Hamas has announced that it will accept bitcoin to fund itself. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:41 | |
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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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Malaysia to Jail Illegal ICO and Crypto Exchanges Operators for 10 Years
Running an unregistered crypto exchange or an initial coin offering (ICO) in Malaysia could land the operator in jail for a maximum of 10 years. $2. 43 Million in Fines Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the country’s top financial watchdog, has announced that it would categorize cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as securities. дальше »
2019-1-17 19:33 | |
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Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’
Malaysia’s government still hasn’t made up its mind on what to do with cryptocurrencies. The country’s finance minister last year warned companies not to issue new tokens, while waiting on the central bank to give clear advice. дальше »
2019-1-13 06:20 | |
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$3 Million in Stolen Electricity Leads to $14.5 Million in Crypto Mining Earnings
A Taiwanese Bitcoin miner identified with the last name Yang was recently arrested and charged by authorities for mining 100 million yuan ($14. 5 million) in cryptocurrencies. He used NT$100 million ($3. дальше »
2018-12-28 14:29 | |
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India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules
India could be making a U-turn on its directives for cryptocurrencies. Per reports from the New India Express, a second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules. дальше »
2018-12-28 02:16 | |
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Report: India Evaluating Cryptocurrency Legalization Under Strong Regulation
The committee charged with providing recommendations for the regulatory framework surrounding cryptocurrencies in India is reportedly evaluating the legalization of the asset class under strong regulation. дальше »
2018-12-27 05:55 | |
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South Korea: Authorities Nab Nine People for Dealing Drugs Using DarkCoin Cryptocurrency
According to a report published by Finance Magnates, on December 25, 2018, South Korean authorities have arrested nine cybercriminals for orchestrating drug deals using cryptocurrencies. Execute Illegal Transactions with DarkCoin On December 23, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated that the criminals arrested used the darknet and even set up their website to facilitate the trade of drugs. дальше »
2018-12-26 20:00 | |
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Despite undergoing a lower rate of Cryptocurrency adaptation, illegal Crypto Mining is a big business in Africa
Africa (countries in Africa) just like many other countries are still yet to fully adopt the technology of cryptocurrency and the major reason for this can be traced down to law enforcement organizations who are still uncertain on what to categorize cryptocurrencies as and where exactly the digital currencies fall into. дальше »
2018-12-20 23:38 | |
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US calls for new tech to unveil privacy coins
In a move to curb illegal blockchain transactions, The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a call for technical solutions that can track anonymous cryptocurrencies like Zcash and Monero. дальше »
2018-12-11 15:00 | |
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VanEck Subsidiary MVIS Launches Bitcoin OTC Index
MV Index Solutions (MVIS), a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launch of MVIS Bitcoin U. S. OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO), a bitcoin-based index and the first one that monitors the performance of bitcoin across established over-the-counter (OTC) platforms in the U. дальше »
2018-11-22 17:35 | |
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XRP Is Illegal and Ethereum ETH Is Useless, Craig Wright Says
The BCH hash war may be the most disastrous event for the prices of cryptocurrencies in general. Not only did the price of that altcoin collapsed by almost 50% as a result of this confrontation, but practically the entire community and the rest of the projects have suffered its consequences. дальше »
2018-11-20 18:47 | |
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Taiwan Prepares to Block Anonymous Cryptocurrency Transactions
Anonymous and privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies have always been a topic of controversy. Even though these currencies do not facilitate illegal activity by default, it seems the association with such activities is enough to make regulators nervous. дальше »
2018-11-7 18:00 | |
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Binance and Chainalysis Intend on Removing All Anti-Money Laundering
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange has outlined its intentions to eradicate money laundering activities from its platform. Since the inception of digital currencies, there has been a widely held perception that they are the tool that facilitates illegal transactions. дальше »
2018-10-30 04:22 | |
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Crypto is Property: Chinese Court Upholds Citizens Rights to Own Bitcoin
The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) has recently affirmed that cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin and several of its hard forks, are considered legal property and Chinese citizens have a right to own and transfer them. дальше »
2018-10-27 19:22 | |
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Prominent President of India’s Nasscom Says Cryptocurrencies Are Illegal, Aren’t Correct
The cryptocurrency situation in India continues to worsen. The president of the IT industry body Nasscom said that cryptocurrencies are illegal. During the last week, Indian authorities have taken different measures to avoid virtual currencies to continue their expansion in the country. дальше »
2018-10-26 02:32 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Indian government may recognize holding of unregulated cryptocurrencies as illegal
A report which is being prepared by a committee headed by India’s Economic Affairs Secretary, Subhash Chandra Garg, may propose amendments to the existing laws with a view of making it illegal to hold crypto assets that are not approved by the government. дальше »
2018-10-22 10:18 | |
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Bitcoin Espionage: US Grand Jury Indicts Russian Hackers of Illegal Covert Operations
A U. S grand jury has indicted a group of Russian Operatives on charges of criminal cyber activities funded with Bitcoin. This is the latest against foreign elements using the anonymity of cryptocurrencies to support illegal operations in the US. дальше »
2018-10-5 12:29 | |
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