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Finland Hands Over Info for 2,700 Danish Traders to Denmark’s Tax Agency
Finnish tax authorities have handed over information on 2,700 bitcoin traders to its Danish counterpart, Skattestyrelsen (SKAT). According to a press release, the traders used an undisclosed Finnish exchange to collectively purchase and sell some $15. дальше »
2018-12-14 03:12 | |
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Weiss Ratings Surprises Bitcoin Investors, Says NOW is the Best Opportunity of the Year to Buy BTC
In a stunning turn of message, international rating agency Weiss Ratings, is now recommending this as the best time to buy Bitcoin through a series of tweets on December 11th, calling it cryptocurrency’s “least speculative investment. дальше »
2018-12-14 00:56 | |
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Now is ‘Best Opportunity Of The Year’ to Buy Bitcoin, Says Weiss Ratings
International rating agency Weiss Ratings has recommended now as the best time to buy Bitcoin, saying it represents cryptocurrency’s “least speculative investment. ” Weiss Says Bitcoin Buy Level Near As part of a series of tweets December 11, Weiss, which has produced mixed messages about its opinion of Bitcoin in the past, now said it is “here to stay. дальше »
2018-12-13 19:00 | |
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U.S. Department of Defense Uncertain about Viability of Blockchains amid Soaring Hype
The U. S. Department of Defense is currently assessing the viability of blockchain technology for military-related applications, according to a recent report from C4ISRNET, a publication covering technological advancements in the defense sector. дальше »
2018-12-9 10:00 | |
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Less than 2% of “Suspicious Transaction” Reports in Japan Are Linked to Cryptocurrencies
Between January and October, Japanese police had received 5,944 reports with regard to nefarious and illicit activities tied to cryptocurrencies according to local media, December 6, 2018. Report Details According to multiple Japanese news outlets, National Police Agency (NPA) officials have said that the figure is eight times that of the April to December 2017 reports (669). дальше »
2018-12-7 06:00 | |
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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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“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 | |
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U.S. District Judge Turns Back SEC Request Regarding ICO
A new development has arisen in the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to regulate ICOs: a District Judge has turned back a request for an injunction. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:08 | |
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Weiss Crypto Ratings Gives Positive Comments About Stellar Lumens (XLM) And XRP (Ripple)
Weiss Ratings Gives Positive Comments About Stellar Lumens And XRP XRP and Stellar Lumens (XLM) have received positive comments from the independent rating agency Weiss Ratings. The company said that amid a bear market in the cryptocurrency world, XLM and XRP register smaller losses, which is something that shows their strength. Indeed, during the last […] дальше »
2018-11-17 19:42 | |
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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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20,000 Pakistani debit card details surface on the dark web
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said that major banks in the country have suffered a cyber attack affecting more than 20,000 users. “More than 100 cases (of cyber-attack) have been registered with the FIA and are under investigation. дальше »
2018-11-7 12:08 | |
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SEC Official Says 'Plain English' Guidance On ICOs Is Coming
SEC Director of Corporation Finance William Hinman said the agency plans to release a "plain English" explanation of when a token sale is a security. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:07 | |
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UK Financial Watchdog Mulls Ban on High Risk Crypto Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is eyeing a potential ban on the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, the Financial Times reported. The UK financial watchdog said that it would begin discussions in the first quarter of the next year on whether it would go ahead with the proposed ban on crypto-based difference, futures, and options. дальше »
2018-10-30 14:00 | |
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FCC Chairman Admits Antiquated Regulation May Hurt Emerging Blockchain Technology
Aijt Pai, U. S. FCC Chair, has said it’s a challenge to level the playing field between emerging technologies, including blockchain, and not disadvantage any of them. US Telecoms Regulator Studies How to Evolve Blockchain The chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – the government agency in charge of regulating radio, television, wire, satellite, and. дальше »
2018-10-27 01:00 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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Italy slaps Apple and Samsung with a combined €15M fine over dodgy software updates
Italy’s top anti-trust watchdog today fined Samsung and Apple €5 million each over allegations their software updates deliberately slowed down users’ phones, Reuters reports. In addition, the agency stung Apple with a further €5 million fine over complaints it failed to provide end-users with clear information about how to maintain and replace failing batteries. дальше »
2018-10-24 15:27 | |
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Chinese Authorities Propose the First Set of Blockchain-Specific Regulations
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a draft policy framework on Oct 19, 2018, to regulate blockchain-powered services in the country. The leading internet censorship agency said it is open for public feedback till November 2, 2018, before finalizing the implementation of the new policy. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:00 | |
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Int’l Financial Watchdog FATF to Introduce Cryptocurrency Rules in 2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – an international agency which is intended to tackle criminal activity across the globe, is set to issue the first set of rules regarding cryptocurrency regulations in 2019. дальше »
2018-10-22 17:00 | |
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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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660 Bitcoins ($4.3M) to be Auctioned by US Marshals From Forfeited Federal and Civil Cases
About 660 Bitcoins To Be Auctioned By The US Marshals The U. S. Marshals have a planned an auction for nearly 660 bitcoins worth $4. 3 million. The agency said the bitcoins available for auction were forfeited in federal criminal, civil and administrative cases. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:28 | |
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SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Again, Despite 99 Percent of the Public Being in Favor
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has once again delayed its decision on the VanEck and Solid X backed exchange-traded fund, looking to invite more feedback, the agency said in a September 20, 2018, filing. дальше »
2018-9-22 11:00 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
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Ethereum [ETH] Could Soon Take Half of Bitcoin’s Marketcap, Tech Analyst Says
Ethereum’s dominance over the global marketcap in the next five years will make it the new Crypto-king overtaking Bitcoin’s place. That’s what Ian McLeod said to the financial news portal Market Watch. дальше »
2018-9-21 16:22 | |
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Huobi Enters Japanese Market With BitTrade Acquisition
Huobi Japan Holding Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade, marking the top-three exchange’s formal entry into the Japanese market. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:25 | |
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Two-for-One: SEC Slaps Crypto Hedge Fund, Broker With Registration Failures
In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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Gemini and Paxos Both Launch Stablecoins on Ethereum Blockchain
Two crypto companies, Gemini Trust and Paxos, got a green light from a New York state regulator to launch their own stablecoins pegged 1:1 to the U. S. dollar. New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) gave an okay to Gemini Trust, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, to launch Gemini Dollar (GUSD). дальше »
2018-9-11 01:58 | |
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Hackers hijack 380,000 customers’ data from British Airways’ site
Hackers have stolen the data of 380,000 customers including names, addresses, phone number, and payment information from the British Airways website. However, the compromised data didn’t include passport or travel details. дальше »
2018-9-7 09:59 | |
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Investigators haven’t ruled out sabotage in mysterious space station leak
Russian space chief Dmitry Rogozin yesterday said a leak found aboard a vehicle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) last week was almost certainly caused by a person with a drill. дальше »
2018-9-5 22:20 | |
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Origin Protocol Launches Decentralized Messaging Platform
Origin Protocol, one of the early initial token offerings listed on CoinList, has announced the launch of its new decentralized messaging service. Origin’s latest offering could challenge encrypted giant Telegram, which, while not decentralized, is widely used within the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2018-9-1 01:43 | |
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U.S. SEC Denies Nine More Bitcoin ETFs
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just put nine more bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the chopping block. In three separate orders issued on August 22, 2018, the agency nixed the proposals and contingent rule changes for ETF filings submitted by ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:18 | |
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Japan Has No Plans to Curb Crypto, Seeks Further Growth
Japan’s positive stance on cryptocurrencies just got reaffirmed. “We have no intention to curb (the crypto industry) excessively,” said Toshihide Endo, the commissioner of Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan’s top financial regulator. дальше »
2018-8-23 15:00 | |
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SEC Rejects Applications for 9 Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has said no to applications for nine different Bitcoin ETFs. Applications came from ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares. Nine applications to list and trade different Bitcoin ETFs were rejected by the SEC, according to three different releases dated August 22nd. дальше »
2018-8-23 10:00 | |
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Japan FSA: We Have ‘No Intention’ To ‘Excessively’ Regulate Cryptocurrency
The head of Japan’s financial regulator the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has confirmed there was “no intention” to introduce “excessive” controls on the country’s cryptocurrency industry. Japan FSA: ‘We’d Like To See It Grow’ Speaking to Reuters in private comments August 22, Toshihide Endo said that despite strict management of Japan’s cryptocurrency exchanges, a crackdown in the form of fresh restrictions was not on the cards. дальше »
2018-8-23 00:00 | |
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US DEA ‘Actually Wants’ Criminals to Keep Using Bitcoin
A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent has told mainstream press she “wants” criminals to use cryptocurrencies because it makes them easier to track. ‘I Want Them To Keep Using Them’ Speaking to Bloomberg August 7, Lilita Infante, who takes part in the agency’s 10-person Cyber Investigative Task Force, said investigators had “a lot of tools” to monitor criminal activity thanks to Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:00 | |
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“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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We are Behind the Curve When it Comes to Blockchain Technology, Says CFTC Chairman
Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC), J. Christopher Giancarlo, has said that his agency is behind the curve of matters concerning blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:44 | |
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By Semptember Chinese Region Will Close “Illegal” Bitcoin Miners
China’s Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region is set to eliminate “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by the end of August, a government agency has confirmed to CoinDesk. “Local utility agencies and companies will be held accountable if they failed to shut down ‘illegal’ bitcoin mining operations,” the EIC writes. He said: “I have two partners (in the region): дальше »
2018-7-23 18:21 | |
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Iran May Use Cryptocurrencies to Evade U.S. Economic Sanctions
Mohammad Reza Pour-Ebrahimi, chairman of the parliamentary Economic Commission in Iran has revealed that the country is considering using cryptocurrencies to avoid the effects of U. S economic sanctions. дальше »
2018-7-18 03:29 | |
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Stronghold and IBM Collaborate to Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin on Stellar
Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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UK Food Watchdog Blockchain Trials for Meat Inspection
The U. K. ’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), a safety watchdog, announced Monday it has successfully piloted a blockchain-based supply chain monitoring system. The trial tracked meat produced in an unnamed cattle slaughterhouse, providing “improved transparency” throughout the supply chain, according to a press release. дальше »
2018-7-3 02:31 | |
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Ukrainian Government Allows Cryptocurrency Mining Without License
Mining Companies mining cryptocurrencies are not required to obtain a license, the Ukrainian state agency responsible for licensing regimes said this week. The annual revenue generated by the Ukrainian crypto mining industry amounts to over $100 million, according to recently published data. дальше »
2018-6-24 13:22 | |
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No License Needed to Mine Cryptocurrencies in Ukraine
Companies mining cryptocurrencies are not required to obtain a license, the Ukrainian state agency responsible for licensing regimes said this week. The annual revenue generated by the Ukrainian crypto mining industry amounts to over $100 million, according to recently published data. дальше »
2018-6-24 10:55 | |
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