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VanEck, Cboe and SolidX Meet With SEC to Discuss a Bitcoin ETF
Having met the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2018, officials of VanEck, SolidX and Cboe BZX Exchange have met with the Commission again, in the latest attempt to convince the regulator to approve the nation's first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an official presentation submitted to the SEC. дальше »
2018-12-1 01:17 | |
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SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Reveals Why The Regulator Will Not Approve A Bitcoin ETF
Jay Clayton, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), mentioned at a conference in New York that it’s unlikely for regulators to approve a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) anytime soon. дальше »
2018-11-29 02:00 | |
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Texas ICO Exterminators: Cryptocurrency Frauds Prosecuted as U.S. Crackdown Continues
Two more unscrupulous cryptocurrency scams were eliminated by Texas securities regulators. BitQyck and its bitqy token, and My Crypto Mine and its mining and investment activities, were both fraudulent projects operated to deceive the public and steal funds from investors. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:43 | |
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Crypto exchange Bitstamp chooses Irisium’s market monitoring platform
CryptoNinjas Irisium Ltd, a provider of market monitoring and analytics software for exchanges, regulators, buy-side and sell-side firms, and Bitstamp, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume in Europe, today announced a partnership to implement the Irisium. дальше »
2018-11-27 17:40 | |
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AMF Condemns Keplerk’s Plans to Sell Bitcoins via French Tobacco Shops
The nation’s financial regulators have criticized Keplerk, a France-based financial technology (fintech) company, the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) for allying with tobacco retailers in the country to enable them to sell bitcoin to clients through its bitcoin vouchers beginning from January 2019, according to a Finance Magnates report on November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-27 06:00 | |
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Employees of crypto companies start whistleblowing on their firms – 50 companies under investigation in UK
As the pandemic demise of crypto continues, regulators are putting more pressure on the swarm of cryptocurrency companies, most of which hatched back in summer of 2017. As Telegraph.co.uk reports, not only do the UK financial regulatory body FCA is looking more into the branche, there is an increased number of whistleblowers from these crypto […] The post Employees of crypto companies start whistleblowing on their firms – 50 companies under investigation in UK appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:30 | |
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Director of Enforcement at the Texas State Securities Board Talks Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, ICOs and Cybersecurity [Exclusive]
Regulatory compliance is one of the most (if not the most) stressful points surrounding cryptocurrencies. Regulators across the world strive to understand and effectively classify blockchain-based projects, in an attempt to protect the investing public from fraudsters who plague this nascent industry. дальше »
2018-11-26 16:29 | |
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Regulators are hunting dodgy cryptocurrency firms on UK’s Wall Street
It’s not just US regulators intent on cleaning up the blockchain industry. In the UK, financial regulators are closing in on more dodgy cryptocurrency businesses than ever before. In fact, since May, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has lodged 26 inquiries with firms it suspected to be operating within financial services sector without permission, reports the Telegraph. дальше »
2018-11-26 14:09 | |
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Colorado Securities Regulators Crack Down on 18 ‘Fraudulent’ ICOs, With More on the Way
The Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has filed cessation orders against four ICOs that were allegedly involved in ‘fraudulent and illicit’ practices, bringing the total number of ICOs stopped by the state’s bodies to 18 this month, Denver Business Journal reported on November 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-25 14:00 | |
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US Department of Justice and FEC Take Aim at ICO Crypto Token Projects
Rod Rosenstein, the US Deputy Attorney General spoke at Interpol’s 87th General Assembly and there, he stated that international cooperation on cryptocurrency regulation is necessary. He mentioned that regulators should: “Work together to make clear that the rule of law can reach the entire blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-24 18:17 | |
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Three types of crypto tokens
There are well over 2,000 cryptocurrencies on today’s market, and almost all of them fall into one of three token categories: currency, utility, or investment. Each group requires different rules and regulations to ensure their issuance and exchange is above board with government regulators. дальше »
2018-11-24 09:00 | |
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California-Based Silvergate Bank Files for IPO to Boost Cryptocurrency Services
Silvergate Bank, based out of La Jolla, CA, is preparing to go public with a price target of $50 million, according to the documents filed and submitted to the securities regulators. It would be listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “SI”. дальше »
2018-11-23 02:00 | |
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French Tobacco Shops to Start Selling Bitcoin Vouchers in 2019
French cryptocurrency platform Keplerk has partnered with tobacco shops in the country to start offering Bitcoin to customers from early next year. French regulators and the Central Bank of France have warned consumers about the risks associated with investing in digital currencies. дальше »
2018-11-23 01:40 | |
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Reuters: Bitcoin Crash Taking Pressure of UK Regulators
A new report from Reuters states that the recent price plunge for Bitcoin has eased the pressure on Britain’s financial watchdog to take radical action that could deter investment and financial involvement in the digital money market. дальше »
2018-11-23 21:18 | |
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Indian Lawmakers to Draft Crypto Regulations by Year End
Quartz India reports that financial regulators in the region could be drafting official cryptocurrency regulations before the end of the year. Indian lawmakers have been under heavy pressure in recent months by crypto traders and startups to clarify the unofficial cryptocurrency ban that came into effect in July. дальше »
2018-11-23 21:10 | |
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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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Regulators Investigate Last Year’s Record Highs for Bitcoin, Did Tether Prop up the Market?
Bitcoin started the week on a bad note as prices slumped in the BCH hard fork aftermath. According to a new report in Bloomberg, the problems for the coin could just be getting started. The US Justice Department is reportedly looking into the coin’s 1300% rally last year that sent prices to $20,000 and investigating if the […] Regulators Investigate Last Year’s Record Highs for Bitcoin, Did Tether Prop up the Market? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-11-21 16:29 | |
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UK’s FCA Might Ban Sale Of Cryptocurrency Contracts-For-Difference (CFDs) To Retail Investors
Christopher Woolard, the FCA’s executive director of strategy and competition reported that British regulators are considering banning cryptocurrency-contracts-for-difference sales to retail investors. дальше »
2018-11-21 13:21 | |
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State regulator orders fraudulent Russian cryptocurrency out of North Dakota
Financial regulators of North Dakota have ordered a dodgy Russian cryptocurrency company to cease and desist operations in the state, after discovering it had impersonated a bank in Liechtenstein to falsely market an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2018-11-20 20:00 | |
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Huobi Group Sets Up Communist Party Committee in Beijing
As part of its desire to forge deeper ties with the Chinese government, Huobi Group, the parent company of digital asset platform Huobi, has formed a Communist Party committee in China, according to an announcement by the company. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:18 | |
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Three types of cryptocurrency tokens explained as quickly as possible
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Considering there are well over 2,000 cryptocurrencies on today’s market, the average blockchain investor faces being veritably overwhelmed by choice. дальше »
2018-11-19 19:32 | |
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“We Did This With Gold”: Could VanEck Be Bitcoin’s Best Bet for an ETF?
Gabor Gurbacs is confident that the approval of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. And he’s optimistic that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Strategy will be the first to deliver one to the world. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:42 | |
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NYDIG Gets Crypto License from New York Regulators
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued a new BitLicense to the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), allowing it to offer crypto-related services in the state, according to an official DFS announcement published on November 14, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-16 21:00 | |
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Japan wants to regulate cryptocurrency wallet services
Despite granting the industry self-regulatory status, it seems Japanese regulators are still keen to keep an eye on things. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently announced that it is devising a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency wallet services, Bitcoin News reports. дальше »
2018-11-16 12:50 | |
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Tokyo Police Crackdown on Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme, Arrest Eight Individuals
As global regulators rush to institute legal frameworks aimed at reducing the amount of fraud and scams that exist within the cryptocurrency industry, a recent series of arrests in Tokyo highlight just how important regulations can be. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:00 | |
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8 arrested for running $68M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in Japan
Japan has another cryptocurrency scam to recover from as police have arrested a group suspected of running a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. Today, Tokyo police arrested eight men thought to be connected to a Ponzi scheme that collected over $68 million in cryptocurrency from around 6,000 people, local news the Asahi Shimbun reports. дальше »
2018-11-14 19:02 | |
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B2BX Cryptocurrency Exchange Secures Estonian Blockchain License
B2BX, a European digital assets exchange that supports major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), NEO (NEO), monero (XMR) and several others, has gotten approval from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), making it one of the cryptoassets exchanges to be entirely regulated in crypto-friendly Europe, reported Finance Magnates on November 11, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 10:00 | |
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South Korea’s First Crypto Fund Shut Down Over Regulatory Pressure
South Korea is a very interesting region when it comes to cryptocurrencies. In most cases, there is nothing but positive news first and foremost. At the same time, local regulators are looking for ways to ensure the industry gains more legitimacy. дальше »
2018-11-14 08:05 | |
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American Man Sentenced For $1.1 Million Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) Scheme
Cryptocurrency traders and investors may be hurting, but that hasn’t stopped regulators from bringing crypto-related criminals to justice. Just recently, a leading financial regulator has brought an Arizona-based man to justice for stealing upwards of $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC). дальше »
2018-11-14 05:45 | |
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Isle of Man Tightens Requirements for Cryptocurrency Businesses & ICOs
The Isle of Man recently updated its Designated Businesses Registration policy concerning cryptocurrency companies operating in the British Crown dependency. Isle of Man Posts New Requirements The Island’s financial regulators also wish to sanitize the local virtual currency scene, doing away with projects that have zero utility. дальше »
2018-11-14 02:00 | |
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Swiss AI-Powered Stablecoin Becomes Halal to Attract Muslim Investors
Sharia-compliance finance is becoming a field of choice for several fintech companies as regulators and market participants in the Middle East seem keen on attracting new business. Now, Swiss-based cryptocurrency firm X8 has become the latest to acquire an Islamic finance certification. дальше »
2018-11-13 06:00 | |
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Zeniex Crypto Exchange In South Korea Shuts Down After Government Regulators Move In
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange had to shut down its operations after a recent government crackdown on unauthorized platforms. The cryptocurrency exchange affected is Zeniex and it will be terminating its services after the decision taken by the government. дальше »
2018-11-12 12:33 | |
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The Bahamas is issuing cryptocurrency regulations to fight fraudulent ICOs
Regulators from all over the world have been waking up to cryptocurrency regulation this year and it seems the Bahamas are the latest to open their eyes. The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has published a regulatory framework in preparations to integrate cryptocurrency-based assets into its financial services industry, according to the Nassau Guardian. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:06 | |
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French Regulators Looking to Lower Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
On Wednesday, French regulators revealed their plans to lower the capital gains tax on cryptocurrency to that of non-real estate assets, as reported by The Next Web. Right now, French crypto earnings are taxed at 36. дальше »
2018-11-9 17:40 | |
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EtherDelta SEC Action Could Impact Entire Industry, Experts Warn
Legal figures engaging with cryptocurrency are warning over continued regulatory uncertainty impacting businesses after US regulators fined EtherDelta almost $400,000 November 8. EtherDelta Could Set Precedent EtherDelta, which operated since 2016 as a smart contract on Ethereum, fell victim to securities obligations under the US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving owner Zachary Coburn liable for penalties totaling $388,000. дальше »
2018-11-9 14:00 | |
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Thailand tightens its grip on ICO regulation
Thai regulators have been tough on cryptocurrency and blockchain this year, and if they pull off their latest plan it will further tighten their grip on the industry. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to launch its first regulated initial coin offering (ICO) portal later this month, according to the Bangkok Post. дальше »
2018-11-9 12:49 | |
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French authorities are pushing a 30 percent flat-rate Bitcoin tax
French regulators are realigning the taxes imposed on hodlers of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The French finance commission supported plans yesterday that will see capital gains tax applied to cryptocurrencies brought in line with other capital gains tax, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-11-8 13:31 | |
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Maritus Regulators to Equip Crypto Businesses with Custodial Licenses
Due to the inadequacies of the previously laid down guidelines for its blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Mauritius’ financial watchdog, has drafted new regulations to cover its DLT ecosystem and crypto-based businesses are now required to obtain a custodial license for cryptoassets, reported Finance Magnates on November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-8 06:00 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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Revolutions and Counter Revolutions: Andreas Antonopoulos Reflects on 10 Years of Bitcoin
As Bitcoin approaches its 10th anniversary, its community, old and new, has begun taking stock of how a decade has come to alter or define the cryptocurrency — and what Bitcoin has done to alter or define the decade. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:56 | |
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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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Texan regulator slaps Australian cloud mining firm with cease-and-desist
An Australian-based cryptocurrency mining service has been told to cease its operations by regulators from the other side of the globe. The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued an emergency cease-and-desist order yesterday, to Automated Web Services Mining (AWS Mining). дальше »
2018-11-7 13:40 | |
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Coinsource, Inc. Granted Virtual Currency License by New York Regulators
Coinsource, Inc. , a leading bitcoin teller machine (BTM) operator, has become the first of such firms in the world to be granted the infamous New York BitLicense, according to a press release by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) on November 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-3 06:00 | |
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Canadian Regulators Warn Investors about Scam Crypto Firms
In a bid to sanitize the local finance ecosystem, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), one of the thirteen provincial financial watchdogs in crypto-friendly Canada, has warned investors to be wary of Eyeline Trading, an unregistered firm that claims to offer cryptocurrency trading and other bitcoin-linked investment products to clients, reported Finance Magnates on October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:00 | |
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Ripple Exec: “XRP Is Clearly Not A Security”
Cory Johnson Discusses XRP, Ripple’s Native Crypto Asset Since Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s first blockchain-backed cryptocurrency, was deemed a non-security by U. S. regulators, discussion has raged regarding the legal status of other prominent crypto assets, such as Ripple’s XRP, Ethereum (ETH), or Monero (XMR). дальше »
2018-10-31 04:30 | |
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South Korea Cracks Down on Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Funds
South Korean financial regulators are cracking down on unauthorized cryptocurrency funds. In particular, one crypto fund launched by a local exchange is reportedly being investigated. The exchange claims no wrongdoing as its token activities were carried out overseas, but has promptly canceled its plan to launch a second fund. дальше »
2018-10-31 02:00 | |
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UK mulls banning cryptocurrency assets, says they have ‘no intrinsic value’
As part of a Treasury-led taskforce, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released details of its investigation into how UK regulators should approach the cryptocurrency industry, mostly by defining the different kinds of cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-30 16:45 | |
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‘Regulators Must Approach Fintech With an Open Mind,’ Says CFTC Commissioner
Rostin Behnam, a commissioner with the CFTC, attended the 2018 International Annual Swaps and Derivatives (ISDA) Annual Japan Conference held in Tokyo and spoke positively about distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2018-10-30 14:59 | |
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German Financial Regulators Continue to Call for Global Coordination on ICO Regulation
The Handelsblatt reported on Oct. 28th that the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), German’s financial regulator opts for a coordinated international effort in regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) although it is unsure if it will ever become a “niche topic. дальше »
2018-10-30 12:59 | |
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Spanish Regulators Mandate Cryptocurrency Holders to Formally Identify Themselves
The Spanish government has reportedly approved a draft law that will make it mandatory for digital asset holders with over €50,000 ($57,000) in their cryptocurrency wallets to identify themselves and announce their exact holdings. дальше »
2018-10-27 20:00 | |
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