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Consensus 2019: SEC Warns Exchanges Listing IEOs of Regulatory Troubles
Coinspeaker Consensus 2019: SEC Warns Exchanges Listing IEOs of Regulatory TroublesValerie Szczepanik, the US SEC Advisor for Digital Assets and Innovation, noted that exchanges seeking to list IEO tokens for a fee could face regulatory issues. дальше »
2019-5-14 11:32 | |
Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Bitfinex, Attorney General Legal Sparring Continues With New Court Filings
Bitfinex and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) legal sparring in relation to $850 million in missing funds escalated with another round of court filings this past weekend. дальше »
2019-5-7 01:42 | |
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is Supercharging Your WiFi With Thousands of Low-Orbit ‘Starlink’ Satellites
By CCN. com: Elon Musk is making headlines again, and this time its because he wants to make your internet faster and cheaper. The Starlink project pioneers the use of low-orbit satellites to provide more efficient internet for the world. дальше »
2019-5-1 09:49 | |
Australia reports a loss of over AUD 6.1 million in cryptocurrency scams for 2018
Scams have always been one of the prominent issues crippling the cryptocurrency space, with several regulatory bodies around the world issuing statements on how to identify these scams. Now, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission [ACCC] has released a report detailing scams affecting the Australian community, a report that also includes cryptocurrency scams. дальше »
2019-4-30 04:00 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
Could a N.Y. License Be the Answer to the Lingering Issues That ICE’s Bakkt Has With the CFTC?
Launched with the primary goal of making digital assets more liquid, trusted and accessible, Bakkt, an Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) owned venture working towards launching a new type of Bitcoin futures, has faced regulatory snags resulting in repeated delays. дальше »
2019-4-22 14:39 | |
What Are The Effects on the Bitcoin Space of Crypto Money Laundering Rules?
Cryptocurrencies have been expanding around the world since they were created. Not only Bitcoin (BTC) but many others with different characteristics. However, there are some issues with them and how they are regulated. дальше »
2019-4-21 03:37 | |
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 | |
IEOs Guide Blockchain Through Murky Regulatory Waters
Blockchain entrepreneurs looking to raise capital through token sales are still navigating through a difficult regulatory landscape. Different countries still view cryptocurrencies and blockchain quite differently and finding the right location to capture the most investors is tricky. дальше »
2019-4-19 01:30 | |
Binance CEO Affirms Both ICOs And IEOs Have Legal Compliance Obstacles To Overcome
Binance CEO Affirms That Both ICOs And IEOs Have Regulatory Compliance Issues The CEO and founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has recently talked about Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) during an interview with Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:48 | |
Thor Token Shuts Down After Blaming Regulatory Issues, Company Raised $21 Million
Thor Token Shuts Down After Blaming Regulatory Issues, Company Raised $21 Million It’s a sad day when we see a company closing down. This is what happened to the creators of the Thor token, as the company announced this week that it would cease all activities. The explanation was given by the CEO of Thor […] дальше »
2019-4-12 23:58 | |
Coin Center’s Bitcoin Expert Peter Van Valkenburgh Delivers CFTC Excellent Blockchain Breakdown
Coin Center, an advocacy group that works to protect open blockchain networks, has gained attention recently due to one of its own testimony before the U. S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). дальше »
2019-3-31 17:14 | |
India’s Bureaucracy is Sending Local Bitcoin Industry into a Sh**hole
What would you call an organization that is sitting atop a game-changing regulatory framework for more than a year but couldn’t submit a single proposal nevertheless? Incompetent, perhaps. It is precisely what the Interministerial Committee (IMC) has become: an incompetent group of administrators and ministers that cannot decide what it wants to do with new technologies. дальше »
2019-3-29 13:26 | |
Ex-QuadrigaCX Lawyer Exposes Bitcoin Exchange’s Descent into ‘Lawlessness’
By CCN. com: QuadrigaCX had a long and successful run as Canada’s top Bitcoin exchange. Former counsel to the exchange, Christine Duhaime, says in a blog post at Coindesk that the company was among the only exchanges to publicly publish audits or obtain cold storage insurance. дальше »
2019-3-29 23:40 | |
Crypto Activist and Bitcointopia Founder Pleads Guilty to Charges: Land Fraud, Money Laundering
The way to bitcoin-utopia is laden with regulatory issues and scam artists. In a recent confession, Morgan Rockoons the founder of Bitcointopia and a well-known crypto activist has conceded to both charges against him in two bitcoin-related cases. дальше »
2019-3-10 22:08 | |
Investor Accreditation Laws Must Change for Security Tokens to Gain Traction
One of the most hyped innovations to come out of the crypto space in 2018 was the security token. In the midst of a crashing utility token market caused by overinflated valuations, regulatory issues and (of course) a lack of utility, security tokens emerged with the promise of being a safer, more regulatory compliant andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-11 22:00 | |
Profits of Binance’s BNB Coin Will Not Be Shared with In-House Token Holders, Amid Regulatory Difficulties
A new Q&A session was recently hosted on social media by Mat Greenspan, but it roped in CEO Changpeng Zhao of Binance, discussing a range of issues. One of the questions turned the attention to profit sharing, as the Twitter user asked if BNB would be offering this benefit to holders, “like other exchanges?” After […] дальше »
2019-3-6 05:19 | |
Wyoming State Senate Will Now Consider Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets to be Property
The regulatory situation in the United States is easily one of the most confusing issues facing cryptocurrency in the economy. There are three different entities in the federal government that already categorize it differently, based on the use of the asset, how it is purchased, or even the way that the platform supports it. There […] дальше »
2019-2-2 22:32 | |
Bitcoin 2019: A Peer-to-Peer Conference for the Whole Bitcoin Community
The first major Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin 2013, was held in San Jose, California. Organized by the Bitcoin Foundation, it was centered on Bitcoin specifically and the more pragmatic issues that Bitcoin was trying to solve, particularly in the areas of Bitcoin technology, Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin business and regulatory issues. дальше »
2019-1-31 00:30 | |
Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin
With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
Crypto-Exchange BitMEX to Freeze Accounts in the U.S, Quebec to avoid Legal Penalties
BitMEX is going through regulatory pressure and to avoid issues with the SEC the Hong-Kong based exchange has been shutting down users from US and Canada, as reported by South China Morning Post Jan 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-17 10:23 | |
Japan’s Bitcoin Growth is Set to Explode with Nearly 200 Blockchain Firms Awaiting Crypto Licensing
The cryptocurrency space in Japan continues to grow amid a hard regulatory environment created by Japanese authorities. In general, Japan was always an open country towards digital currencies, but after a few issues in the country that affected the space, the regulatory agency of the nation imposed stricter regulations. The Japanese Financial Services Authority (FSA) […] дальше »
2019-1-12 21:26 | |
Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
Bitwise Asset Management Proposes a New Bitcoin ETF Addressing Latest SEC Regulatory Issues
A new Bitcoin (BTC) ETF proposal has been made by the crypto startup Bitwise Asset Management. The main intention is to offer a new crypto ETF that solves and addresses the concerns that the SEC had with previous proposals. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:19 | |
European Cryptocurrency Exchange ICO
The European Cryptocurrency Exchange, or EUCX (pronounced You See Ex) is a new cryptocurrency exchange with a global focus, based in the Netherlands, filling the European gap in secure and regulated exchanges aimed at the professional retail trader and boutique firms. дальше »
2019-1-4 15:03 | |
Stablecoins, Regulatory Issues and a Bear Market Marked the Crypto Space in 2018
Bitcoin (BTC) and virtual currencies had a very moved year since the very beginning. During the whole year, virtual currencies were falling and reaching new lows in the last year. However, there are some other things that are worth mentioning during 2018. дальше »
2018-12-29 21:47 | |
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 | |
Bitcoin Mining Company Bitmain Faces IPO Regulatory Issues
Bitmain, the world’s leading ASIC manufacturer is facing major headwinds in its attempt to launch an Initial Public Offering. According to a report published by the South China Morning Post,… The post Bitcoin Mining Company Bitmain Faces IPO Regulatory Issues appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-12-25 21:38 | |
Dec 13th Crypto News Recap – Basis Shut Down, Iran Mining, Google Searches, German Exchange, and More [VIDEO]
No ‘Significant' Changes to Russian Crypto Bill Draft According to Deputy Prime Minister No ‘Significant' Changes to Russian Crypto Bill Draft According to Deputy Prime Minister Basis Stablecoin Shuts Down, Refunds $133M in Raised Capital Due to Regulatory Issues Basis Stablecoin Shuts Down, Refunds $133M in Raised Capital Due to Regulatory Issues Low Cost Electricity […] дальше »
2018-12-14 00:17 | |
Finland Tip-Off Sends Denmark Tax Agency After 2,700 Individuals For Bitcoin (BTC) Tax Debts
A Tip-Off From Finland Sends Denmark Tax Agency After 2,700 Individuals For Tax Debts Against Bitcoin Regulatory concerns have been part of the crypto industry more commonly for the last few years, and multiple countries are looking to figure out how to integrate these assets into their economy. One of the biggest issues for Denmark […] дальше »
2018-12-12 22:15 | |
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 | |
Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
Your Thanksgiving Turkey’s Provenance Might Be on a Blockchain (Seriously)
Honeysuckle White is giving family and friends gathering for Thanksgiving dinner this year the opportunity to talk turkey with a traceable blockchain code on more than 200,000 turkeys sold through 3,500 retailers around the U. дальше »
2018-11-23 00:52 | |
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 | |
New Cryptocurrency-Based ETP Arrives in Switzerland
Amun AG, a startup in Zug, Switzerland, has received a license from Swiss authorities to offer a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP). An ETP is a blanket term to denote a security that derives its price from an underlying asset (e. дальше »
2018-11-20 02:50 | |
New York Department of Financial Services Issues 14th BitLicense
Today, November 14, 2018, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has approved the application of NYDIG Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:22 | |
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 | |
New Zealand Fiat-Backed Stablecoin to Make a Comeback in 2019
The New Zealand Dollar pegged virtual currency would return in the first quarter of 2019 after its suspension last year. New Zealand Stablecoin to Return in Q1 2019 The New Zealand Dollar Token commonly referred to as the NZDT, is set to return in early 2019, after its suspension due to regulatory issues. дальше »
2018-11-12 23:50 | |
African Citizens Continues Massive Adaptation Of Cryptocurrency Despite Tax And Regulatory Issues
It is interesting to note that despite the fact that cryptocurrencies were conceived far away from the African continent, it is rapidly following in the footsteps of Europe’s Malta to become home for a handful of cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and tokens in their numbers. дальше »
2018-11-10 18:23 | |
Thailand SEC Issues Warning on Unregulated ICOs
Since the beginning of the year Thailand has slowly warmed to cryptocurrencies. Initially the government intended to impose crippling taxes on buying and trading them, and ban ICOs which would have been the end of the nascent industry in the Kingdom. дальше »
2018-10-29 07:55 | |
Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Look To Solve Cannabis Industry’s Budding Banking Struggles
Cryptocurrency and Cannabis are a match made in heaven. To start off with, both these markets are an upcoming phenomenon with no clear regulatory oversight and a lot of money flowing into them. Problems Of The Cannabis Industry The most urgent issues that stand in the cannabis industry’s way is that cannabis-based businesses are compelled […] дальше »
2018-10-26 07:33 | |
IDEX Exchange Issues Out IP Blocking Policy to New York State Customer’s Order
Some of the events in the crypto space will never seize to issue out wonder. Cryptocurrency revolution may soon be giving Wall Street signal and the regulatory body of global finance seems to be getting ready for this. дальше »
2018-10-25 02:27 | |