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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Plans to Limit Leverage For All Crypto Trades
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan plans to cap the leverage for cryptocurrency margin trading. Capping Cryptocurrency Margin Trading According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Japan’s financial regulator is looking to reduce the leverage limit for cryptocurrency trading in the country. дальше »
2018-10-25 17:00 | |
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Japan’s Finance Regulators Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Finance Regulators Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) on 24th October, gave the crypto industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association to police and sanction exchanges for any violations. дальше »
2018-10-25 05:07 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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David Chaum on Digital Privacy: “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
David Chaum, the cryptographer credited with starting the cypherpunk movement in the 1980s and launching eCash, an early form of virtual money in the 1990s, thinks people are taking financial privacy a lot more seriously these days. дальше »
2018-10-24 18:02 | |
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Japan’s financial regulator grants cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status
On October 23, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) gave the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), a body comprised of all 16 licensed domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, to police and sanction exchanges for any violations. дальше »
2018-10-25 15:54 | |
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Breaking News: Cryptocurrency Self-Regulation Approved by Japan’s FSA
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) today (October 24) approved the self-regulation of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. Based on this decision, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) can exercise oversight over the operations of virtual currency exchanges in the country. дальше »
2018-10-24 14:08 | |
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Coinbase Custody receives a license from New York regulator to offer crypto custody services
On October 23, a crypto company Coinbase announced that Coinbase Custody had obtained a license under New York State Banking Law to operate as an independent Qualified Custodian. Coinbase Custody will operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company chartered by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). дальше »
2018-10-25 13:08 | |
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Binance Partners With Southeast Asian Venture Capital Giant to Launch Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Singapore
Vertex Ventures invests in cryptocurrency exchange platform giant Binance to establish a fiat-to-crypto exchange service in Singapore. Vertex is a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, and is Southeast Asia’s oldest venture-capital establishment. дальше »
2018-10-24 07:37 | |
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Hong Kong: National Stock Exchange Calls for Fintech and DLT Laws
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has published a paper on October 18, 2018, arguing that the nation’s existing financial laws should apply to Fintech, cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) ecosystems. дальше »
2018-10-24 23:00 | |
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Coinbase Just Added Its First Stablecoin
Coinbase is integrating its first stablecoin, joining other top exchanges in what has become a listing race to add Tether’s rising competitors. As detailed in an October 23, 2018, blog post, Coinbase has added support for Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). дальше »
2018-10-24 20:14 | |
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Financial association of Switzerland publishes AML standards for digital assets
On October 18, the Switzerland-based Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA) published new anti-money-laundering (AML) standards for digital assets and distributed ledger technologies (DLT). дальше »
2018-10-24 19:33 | |
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Visa Looking to Launch Blockchain Solution for B2B Cross-Border Payments
In a bid to make it easier for financial institutions to send cross-border payments globally, in a fast, secure and cost-efficient way, Visa is joining forces with IBM and Bottomline Technologies to launch its B2B Connect distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution powered by Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Fabric framework by the first quarter of 2019, reported Finextra on October 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:00 | |
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EU Securities Group recommends regulating cryptocurrencies under existing financial rules
The Securities and Markets Stakeholders Group (SMSG) that advises the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recommended regulating most cryptocurrencies and ICO tokens under existing financial rules, but said more clarification is needed. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:51 | |
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Marco Santori on Airdrops and the “Complete Picture” of SAFT Regulation
Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:31 | |
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Chinese Consortium FISCO BCOS Looks to Challenge Hyperledger Fabric and R3 Corda
A number of Chinese companies from the financial industry recently formed an Association known as the Financial Blockchain Shenzhen Consortium (FISCO). According to a press release published on October 18, 2018, FISCO is intent on building an open-source blockchain platform called the FISCO BCOS which unlike consortiums like Hyperledger Fabric, or R3 Corda, will operate without a token and be open. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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SEC Launches FinHub – A Fintech Portal to Help Blockchain Startups
US regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its dedicated fintech “strategic hub,” commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed October 18. FinHub ‘Here For Fintech’ The platform, known as FinHub, brings together multiple aspects of US regulation with the aim of guiding the nascent financial technology industry as it grows. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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World Payments Report: Public DLT Fails to Meet Financial Market Demands
While the International Word Bank Organization believes that distributed ledger technology (DLT) could fundamentally transform the existing financial sector, the World Payments Report 2018, published on October 16, 2018, concludes DLT cannot keep up with the financial market demands due to many problems and challenges facing DLT adoption. дальше »
2018-10-19 13:00 | |
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Joined The Mars Blockchain Summit in NYC
Ripple has been generating some positive headlines lately and today just adds to its collection. The platform’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse is set to participate in a blockchain summit on October 18, 2018, in New York. дальше »
2018-10-19 11:45 | |
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SEC launches Strategic Hub for innovation and financial technology
On October 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the launch of the agency’s Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). According to a press release, the FinHub will serve as a resource for public engagement on the SEC’s FinTech-related issues and initiatives, such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology (including digital […] дальше »
2018-10-22 09:23 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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2008 Financial Crisis Predictor Roubini: “Blockchain Is Nothing More than a Glorified Spreadsheet”
In what can only be called a flavored op-ed by “Dr. Doom” Nouriel Roubini, the acclaimed economist showed no mercy while criticizing not only the premier cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) but also the underlying technology that virtually powers all the cryptocurrencies on the planet, blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:00 | |
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NatWest to Become First Bank to Utilize R3 Corda Blockchain for Syndicated Lending
NatWest Announces Intentions to Become First Bank to Utilize Blockchain for Loans In a press release on October 18th, NatWest announced their intention to make some big changes to their bank, hoping to be a catalyst for progress in the financial and crypto industries as well. They now have the infrastructure in place to use […] дальше »
2018-10-18 19:59 | |
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Russia Central Bank Head: Cryptocurrency Craze Is ‘Fortunately Fading Away’
The head of Russia’s central bank has announced the “cryptocurrency craze” is “starting to fade away” – and that this is a “fortunate” event. Nabiullina: Businesses Taking ‘Sober Approach’ To Blockchain Speaking during the country’s fourth FINOPOLIS innovative financial technology forum in Sochi October 17, Bank of Russia’s Elvira Nabiullina signaled a change in the stance of “businesses” towards technologies such as Blockchain and ICOs. дальше »
2018-10-18 15:00 | |
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Fidelity Is Bringing Cryptocurrency Trading to Institutional Investors
Fidelity Investments, a multinational financial services corporation that manages $7. 2 trillion in assets announced the launch of Fidelity Digital Asset Services, a cryptocurrency custody and trading platform for institutional investors. дальше »
2018-10-18 01:00 | |
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CME Group: Bitcoin Futures Trading Is Up 41 Percent in Quarter Three
Bitcoin futures trading is up. American financial market company CME Group Inc. announced on Twitter early on the morning of Wednesday, October 17, 2018, that its futures products are experiencing rising volume, explaining, “In Q3, Bitcoin futures average daily volume rose 41% and open interest was up 19% over Q2. дальше »
2018-10-18 00:59 | |
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Class Action Suits Launched Against Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Company
The law offices of Pomerantz LLP in New York have filed a series of civil suits against MGT Capital Investment and its executive officers on behalf of several of the trading firm’s past or present customers. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:05 | |
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Did American Express Get Caught Spreading ‘Anti-Crypto Propaganda’?
US multinational financial services corporation American Express (AMEX) has appeared to join the traditional finance entities publicly criticizing cryptocurrency. Energy Usage: Fact Or FUD? As social media users noted October 15, the company recently “promoted” a post by Bloomberg’s TicToc Twitter-based news portal which claimed the cryptocurrency industry “is using more energy than all the world’s electric vehicles. дальше »
2018-10-17 16:00 | |
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Fidelity Finally Reveals New Platform for Trading Crypto, Digital Assets
Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest financial institutions managing assets in excess of $2 trillion, announced Monday that it would be launching a new platform for the trading and storage of digital assets. дальше »
2018-10-16 22:20 | |
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An AMA on the Future of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: With IBM Blockchain's Jesse Lund
On Monday, October 22, 2018, from 6:00 to 7:00 EST, we’re hosting a special livestream crypto conversation with George Tung from the CryptosRUs YouTube channel and Jesse Lund from IBM Blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-23 16:56 | |
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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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Head of Korea’s Top Financial Regulatory Body Reaffirms Stance Against ICOs
On October 11, Chairman of Korea’s Financial Services Commission Choi Jong-koo reaffirmed his negative stance against virtual currencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in a statement given to Korea’s National Assembly. дальше »
2018-10-13 02:41 | |
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FSB Releases Bullish Report on Cryptocurrencies
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the international body that monitors the global financial system, published a report on October 10, 2018, titled “Crypto-asset markets: Potential channels for future financial stability implications. дальше »
2018-10-13 21:00 | |
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South Korea Stands Firm: Won’t Legalize ICOs For Now
South Korea stood its ground on the matter of legalizing initial coin offerings (ICOs), reaffirming the ban that the country instituted last fall. ICO Ban Stands The Financial Services Commission (FSC) – South Korea’s top financial regulator — reaffirmed October 11 that the country will maintain its position on initial coin offerings and keep them outlawed. дальше »
2018-10-12 20:00 | |
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XRP’s Return Seems To Be Slowing Down
Yesterday, October 11th 2018, you may have heard of a little bit of a crash that occurred in the markets, seeing Bitcoin significantly dropping below the $6,500 mark. The third biggest digital currency saw a big change too as it moved from $0. дальше »
2018-10-12 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Mover Is A Crucial Advantage
The digital currency ETF is a big part of the debate in a recent Bloomberg interview which had JP Morgan’s Asset Management Head of International ETFs, Bryson Lake on the panel. The interview looked at how JP Morgan believes in the latest mover advantage in terms of the digital currency market and ETFs. дальше »
2018-10-12 12:00 | |
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Banking Giant Partnered With Ripple Goes Live With SWIFT Global Payments
The leading partner with Ripple, Santander has now teamed up with SWIFT to go live in four countries including, Poland, the UK, Spain and Argentina. The banking giant will be using SWIFT’s Global Payments Innovation GPI technology for cross-border payments. дальше »
2018-10-12 11:30 | |
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Huobi Partner’ HBUS Employs New CCO, a Former PWC and Intuit Compliance Director
Huobi’s United based “strategic partner”, HBUS, has announced it hired a new Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). In a revelation by the firm on October 11, it was made known that the new CCO, Megan Monroe-Coleman, formerly worked as MTL Compliance Officer at U. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:54 | |
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IMF Report States Cryptocurrencies Present a “Vulnerability” to Global Finance Markets
A warning statement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ascertains the “rapid growth” of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could create “new vulnerabilities” in the globe’s financial markets, as published in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook report on October 9, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-11 01:00 | |
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Bithumb and ONEROOT Partner on ‘Rocket Plan’ to Develop Decentralized Exchange Using R1 Protocol
ONEROOT announced the release of their “Rocket Plan” officially joining the world market and the 2. 0 era. ONEROOT also acquired the first digital currency Financial Services License given by the government of Canada. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:21 | |
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Blockstream’s Liquid Network for “High Value” Bitcoin Payments Is Live
The Liquid Network is up and running. More than a year after its conceptual introduction at the Blockchain Association of Canada's Government Forum in Ottawa, Blockstream’s bitcoin scaling solution made its public debut on October 10, 2018, after going live among its partners on September 27. дальше »
2018-10-11 20:44 | |
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AUSTRAC Investigates Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Transactions Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), is tightening up surveillance on cryptocurrency exchanges as sophisticated criminals leverage digital currencies to send money internationally. дальше »
2018-10-10 05:00 | |
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IMF Warns That Cryptocurrencies May Create Vulnerabilities In International Financial System
The International Monetary Fund has issued its World Economic Outlook for October 2018. Within the report, the IMF makes a notable but limited warning regarding cryptocurrencies.
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Japanese Internet Monolith GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin
GMO Internet Group is working to launch a stablecoin by 2019. In an announcement released on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the Japanese IT conglomerate said it is putting all gears in place to begin building its stablecoin, called the GMO Japanese Yen (GJY). дальше »
2018-10-10 02:10 | |
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Bitfinex Challenges Insolvency Rumors, Provides Proof of Wallet Reserves
Top-three cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is pushing back against claims that call its solvency into question. The Hong Kong-based company released a blog post on October 7, 2017, that states, contrary to recent rumors, it is not insolvent. дальше »
2018-10-9 00:43 | |
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