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A think tank in the Philippines doesn’t give up on efforts to ban Binance, now claiming that the crypto exchange has been operating illegally in the country.
2022-7-26 13:20 | |
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The Dutch central bank said that the Binance crypto exchange had a “very large number of customers in the Netherlands."
2022-7-19 13:14 | |
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill that makes crypto payments illegal, which will be a blow to the $940 billion asset class in the world’s 11th-largest economy.
2022-7-16 09:37 | |
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law making crypto payments illegal, reaffirming the ruble as the only accepted monetary unit in the Russian Federation. Domestic Crypto Payments...
2022-7-16 22:01 | |
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, or CBSL, has cautioned the public against buying cryptocurrencies due to a lack of regulatory monitoring at a time of economic and political upheaval. Sri Lanka Maintain “Crypto Is Illegal” Stance A public awareness notice was released by Sri Lanka’s central bank on July 12 in response to “recent […]
2022-7-15 02:36 | |
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Sri Lanka has issued a notice regarding the stance of cryptocurrency warning citizens against it. Amidst an economic turmoil and a political chaos, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) mentioned that crypto remains “largely unregulated”.
2022-7-14 07:00 | |
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According to the US Government, North Korean IT workers are flooding the freelance market. It’s illegal for US businesses to employ them, but, what if they have no idea they’re doing it? In this new remote work world we’re living in, it’s completely possible.
2022-7-12 09:59 | |
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Federal police in Brazil have captured a criminal organization accused of using cryptocurrency to launder funds generated from illegal gold mining. The post Brazilian Federal Police Bust Crypto Laundering Gang appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-7-9 19:00 | |
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Tether USDT stablecoin cannot be used for salary payments, a Chinese court ruled, citing the country’s blanket ban on all types of crypto transactions.
2022-7-7 16:07 | |
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Ethiopia’s central bank released a statement today calling Bitcoin “illegal,” prohibiting the use of any other currency except the Birr for all transactions. The post National Bank of Ethiopia Warns of ‘Illegal’ Crypto Use appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-6-7 23:15 | |
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Criminals continue to use Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis’ image to defraud investors via Facebook Ads, despite Lewis settling a lawsuit with Facebook’s parent Meta over the illegal use of his photos in such scams years ago, The Independent reported.
2022-5-11 07:45 | |
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The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) stated that cryptocurrency activities or related activities shall be considered unlawful in Nepal. Nepal’s regulator of the technology sector issued this warning to the public that engaging in illegal activities, specifically related to cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and gambling will have legal consequences.
2022-4-29 12:00 | |
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Decisions regarding crypto regulations shall not be rushed, says Nirmala Sitharam, the Finance Minister of India. In an interaction at Stanford University, Sitharam flagged concerns over alleged illegal activities and misuse of the digital asset has stated that India shall be thoughtful regarding imposing crypto regulations.
2022-4-29 04:00 | |
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This story is wild. The list of seized assets is wilder. In the District of New Hampshire, the police arrested a few people that were exchanging cryptocurrencies with no regard for any regulation or AML and KYC procedures.
2022-4-28 16:16 | |
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New York State Senator Kevin Thomas, has proposed a bill that seeks to criminalize illegal crypto rug pulls. The lawmakers of New York state seemed to have been rubbed off the wrong way as it has been passing stringent signals to the crypto industry.
2022-4-28 00:41 | |
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The US Department of Justice had announced that it had secured the biggest cryptocurrency forfeiture after a South Florida resident forfeited $34 million worth of cryptocurrency tied to illegal dark web activities.
2022-4-6 23:00 | |
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Cloud vendors are fighting back against cryptojacking, but the hijackers are getting more sophisticated.
2022-3-24 20:02 | |
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Though trading cryptocurrencies has been largely illegal in Qatar since 2018 , Crypto.com is likely to reach a more international crowd given the popularity of soccer on the world stage.
2022-3-23 22:20 | |
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Cryptocurrency is illegal in Nepal. Nepali actor and model Priyanka Karki found this the hard way. Recently, she was questioned and arrested by Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after a picture of her was discovered in the promotion material of a cryptocurrency scheme.
2022-3-23 20:50 | |
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LBRY, Inc. , a crypto company behind a P2P digital marketplace powered by a native token, has been in a legal with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Similar to payment company Ripple, the regulator accused LBRY of illegal sales of security with the token LBRY Credits (LBC).
2022-3-17 18:50 | |
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Kazakhstan is cracking down on cryptocurrency mining firms in the country. The Kazakh government has announced shutting down 106 illegal crypto mining firms. These firms were operating without acquiring the needed licenses.
2022-3-17 11:47 | |
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The government of Kazakhstan has sanctioned 106 crypto mining farms for engaging in illicit crypto mining activities. Some ex-officials and Kazakhstan’s wealthiest businesses were found to be involved, according to the administration.
2022-3-15 17:31 | |
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The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions.
2022-3-16 12:20 | |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has posted a warning today ordering all crypto ATMs in the country to be shutdown as they are operating illegally. UK’s FCA Says None Of The Crypto ATMs In The Nation Have Gotten Approval As per an announcement on the financial watchdog’s website, the FCA has warned any crypto ATMs […]
2022-3-11 22:00 | |
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The watchdog has warned that any crypto ATMs operating in the country are illegal and must be shut down.
2022-3-11 14:12 | |
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Is what Jake Paul is doing illegal? That’s for the court to decide. It’s morally reprehensible, though. And Coffeezilla, YouTube’s biggest pop detective, is on the case. In his latest video, he uncovers an alleged Jake Paul wallet that the influencer has allegedly used to cash out of all his paid promotions for crypto projects. […]
2022-3-10 23:52 | |
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Under new legal interpretation from China’s Supreme People’s Court, raising funds using cryptocurrency is deemed as an illegal activity in the country, according to South China Morning Post. The post China outlaws crypto fundraising, offenders could face jail sentences appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-2-26 06:00 | |
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Following the weeks-long Freedom Convoy protests in Canada, the government has finally ended the Emergencies act. The government had deemed these protests illegal and even allowed banks to freeze accounts linked to the protests.
2022-2-26 13:10 | |
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Russian Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance’s adverse opinions lead to a restrictive policy instead of banning the use of cryptocurrencies. Per the Coindesk, the Ministry of Finance purposes a bill that limits the crypto transactions tied with licensed operators in Russia, adding peer-to-peer trading as illegal, while certified wallets are allowed. Related Reading […]
2022-2-25 11:44 | |
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The court’s verdict makes use of virtual assets criminal and stipulates heavy prison sentences… The post China’s Supreme Court declares crypto transactions as ‘illegal fundraising’ appeared first on Coin Journal.
2022-2-25 23:37 | |
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The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted with a punishment of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $79,000.
2022-3-1 19:16 | |
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The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted with a punishment of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $79,000.
2022-2-28 19:16 | |
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Kazakhstan continues with its fight against illegal cryptocurrency mining firms. 13 crypto mining firms in the country have been shut down for failing to comply with the local regulations. The Ministry of Energy in Kazakhstan is behind the shutdown of these illegal mining operations.
2022-2-25 12:43 | |
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Kazakhstan’s authorities have confiscated 360 specialized Bitcoin ASICs as part of the country’s ongoing campaign to weed out “gray” crypto miners. The post Kazakh officials seize 360 illegal Bitcoin ASICs amid push for higher mining tax appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-2-24 03:00 | |
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Government efforts to identify and disconnect mining farms from the electrical networks will continue, according to the announcement.
2022-2-23 14:26 | |
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Cybercriminals are receiving a high percentage of their payments in Bitcoin and Monero, according to a Chainalysis report. The Crypto Crime Report examines the prevalence of illegal activities in the crypto space last year.
2022-2-11 16:05 | |
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Aaron and Austin, the two brothers who run popular crypto news and opinions channel ‘Altcoin Daily’, woke up to a rude awakening when they discovered that Youtube had banned their channel for allegedly “encouraging illegal activities.
2020-8-2 21:35 | |
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The National Police of Spain said vendors’ “purchase of virtual currency stands out.” They arrested 33 suspects across two parallel raids.
2020-7-1 00:30 | |
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Vietnam’s anti-crypto stance appears to be going nowhere as a former police chief recently advised the public not to invest in cryptocurrency schemes. Advertising Crypto Investment Schemes Illegal in Vietnam According to the Saigon Times, an ex-police Vu Hoang Kien chief says advertising crypto investments in the country are illegal.
2020-6-24 01:00 | |
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A senior Vietnamese police official said cryptocurrency fundraisers are illegal in the country and people should not invest in them.
2020-6-23 14:16 | |
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Finnish exchanges remain the most popular destination for illegal cryptocurrency proceeds. The Scandinavian nation has dubiously claimed the title for the third year in a row. In its Spring 2020 crypto crime and AML report, the blockchain tracking firm CipherTrace revealed that exchanges in Finland and Russia account for most of the illicit funds.
2020-6-3 21:04 | |
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Russia has always been an interesting country when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A new proposed law would make it illegal to buy BTC with cash, and potentially lead to a seven-year jail sentence.
2020-5-26 18:00 | |
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The crypto landscape in Russia may soon be facing harsh laws as authorities have proposed new draft bills that seek to fine and imprison the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in the country. Crypto Violations Attract $28,000 Fine and 7 Years Imprisonment According to a report by the local news outlet RBC on Thursday (May 21,Read MoreRead More.
2020-5-23 16:00 | |
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Harsh new rules for using and issuing digital assets without a license might soon become law in Russia.
2020-5-21 18:58 | |
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The EU parliament has been quite progressive in defining crypto legally compared to the global pace. This body adopted the current 5AMLD crypto governing infrastructure back in 2018. At the time, they were moving to enforce stricter KYC/AML laws to curb illegal activities within the crypto markets.
2020-4-11 19:02 | |
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Contrary to public perception, the drug trade is hardly a driving force behind Bitcoin adoption. BTC’s use in illegal activity is quickly dwindling as the asset enters the mainstream. The...The post Bitcoin’s Diminishing Role in the Drug Trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2020-4-6 02:19 | |
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shut down a Russia-based website that hosted online shops engaged in the sale of illegal goods and services and accepted crypto payments. FBI Seizes DEER.
2020-3-27 19:00 | |
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2020-3-22 22:00 | |
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Blockchain analysis offers a glimpse into potentially illegal behavior. Now, French and Austrian technology experts are joining forces to tackle crypto-based money laundering. Visualized Blockchain Connections Reveal Potential Illegal Usage The French blockchain security company NIGMA Conseil, and the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), have signed an agreement of cooperation on tracking crypto crime.
2020-2-26 20:00 | |
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The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.
Taiwan's crypto advocacy body, the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider Association, has been formally established and the founding meeting held with 24 cryptocurrency-related entities.
The exchange could return as a FIU-registered firm after paying the fine, the report added.
This is the third test for the Province's new tool to combat money laundering.
The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.
India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.