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UN Official States Crypto Makes Tracking Cybercrime More Difficult
Neil Walsh, chief of the cybercrime and anti-money laundering arm of the United Nations' department on drugs and crime, has stated that the "anonymizing and pseudo-anonymizing" aspects of cryptocurrencies have made it extremely difficult to combat terrorist financing, money laundering, and cybercrime. дальше »
2019-8-31 19:58
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SEC Settles With Crypto Exchange Bitqyck And Its Founders
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled with crypto exchange Bitqyck and its founders Bruce Bise and Sam Mendez over what the SEC believed was an unregistered token sale that raised $13 million. дальше »
2019-8-30 23:49
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Alleged Capital One Hacker Used Servers To Mine Crypto
Yesterday, August 28, Paige Thompson was indicted after allegedly hacking Capital One and 30 other entities. Along with being charged with wire fraud and computer fraud and abuse, court documents state Thompson used Capital One's cloud servers to mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-8-29 19:10
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Craig Wright Ordered To Forfeit Half His BTC Fortune
Federal court has entered case-ending sanctions against Craig Wright in the long-running court battle between Wright and the estate of his deceased developer partner, Dave Kleiman. Judge Bruce E. дальше »
2019-8-29 19:08
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Central Bank of Brazil Adopts IMF Crypto Classification Guidelines
The Central Bank of Brazil has adopted the International Monetary Fund's crypto classification guidelines, meaning traded cryptocurrencies within the country will be classified as non-financial products and, as such, will be counted as goods on the central bank’s balance sheet. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:52
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Kunal Kalra Pleads Guilty To Running Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange And ATM
Westwood, California, resident Kunal Kalra has pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange and ATM. Kalra allegedly took part in $25 million worth of trading without obtaining a money-remitting business license or implementing any anti-money laundering processes. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:43
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Switzerland Meeting Does Little To Quell Libra Doubts
Last week, six members from the US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee met with Swiss regulators, including the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner and the Financial Market Supervisory Authority, to discuss Facebook's Libra project. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:31
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Crown Sterling Sues Black Hat USA Conference For Being Heckled
Crypto startup Crown Sterling has filed a lawsuit against security conference Black Hat USA for reportedly being booed and heckled while the startup gave a presentation. To be fair to the hecklers, Crown Sterling's presentation was on the discovery of "quasi-prime numbers" and featured the startup's announcement of its "legitimate multi-dimensional encryption technology." дальше »
2019-8-27 19:24
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FINMA Releases KYC, AML Guidelines For Blockchain Payments
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has released updated know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering guidelines, requiring blockchain service providers to conduct KYC checks and notify the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland should they identify suspicious activity on their platforms. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:16
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British High Court Recognizes Bitcoin As Property
Though the decision is subject to ratification, the British High Court claims to now recognize bitcoin as property, making it easier for victims of hacks to claim cryptocurrencies locked away in exchanges. дальше »
2019-8-23 23:44
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Securitize Becomes SEC-Approved Digital Security Record Keeper
Blockchain startup Securitize says it has been approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become a registered transfer agent, allowing the startup to act as an official record keeper for all digital securities registered with the SEC. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:28
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White House Suggests Crypto-Fentanyl Link
Two White House advisories addressing financial institutions and digital payment platforms state that cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, bitcoin cash, Ether, and monero, can and have been used to purchase illicit substances including fentanyl. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:18
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Tether Responds To NYAG Jurisdiction Ruling
Stablecoin issuer Tether has responded to the New York Supreme Court's ruling regarding the New York attorney general's investigation into Bitfinex and Tether's alleged cover-up of an $850 million loss. дальше »
2019-8-22 23:43
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The European Commission Opens Antitrust Probe Against Facebook
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is currently investigating whether Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency would monopolize the payments industry.
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India's Supreme Court Asks RBI To Justify Its Crypto Banking Ban
India Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has ruled that the Reserve Bank of India has not responded appropriately to concerns from the country's crypto industry regarding the RBI's ban on banks providing services to crypto firms. дальше »
2019-8-21 19:11
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ICO Rating Agrees To Pay SEC Fine
Russian cryptocurrency ratings site ICO Rating has agreed to pay an undisclosed fine to the US Securities and Exchange Commission after allegedly shilling illegal token sales on its site from December 2017 to July 2018. дальше »
2019-8-21 23:27
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Reginald Middleton Responds To SEC Freeze Of Veritaseum Assets
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an emergency lawsuit against Reginald Middleton and his two companies, Veritaseum LLC and Veritaseum Inc. , alleging Middleton had held a fraudulent ICO. дальше »
2019-8-20 19:14
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New York Supreme Court Denies iFinex Motion To Dismiss NYAG Lawsuit
The New York Supreme Court has ruled that the New York attorney general does have jurisdiction over Bitfinex, Tether, and their parent company, iFinex, meaning the investigation into an alleged $850 million cover-up will continue. дальше »
2019-8-20 19:07
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Blockchain Voting Platform Horizon State Shuts Down
Horizon State, an Australian-based blockchain voting platform, has shut down after a lawsuit brought against the firm, which has resulted in mounting legal costs.
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Maryland Joins 'Operation Cryptosweep'
Maryland is the most recent state to join the crypto enforcement initiative, which is led by the North American Securities Administrators Association.
дальше »2019-8-16 00:01
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Nevada To Require Money Transmitter Licenses For Crypto ATM Operators
Nevada's financial regulators have changed their interpretation of what constitutes a money transmitter within the state, declaring that any transfer of value – money, credit, virtual currency, or other – will fall under money transmission laws. дальше »
2019-8-15 00:29
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IRS Becoming Pen Pals With Crypto Holders, Sending Out A Second Letter
After its initial letter campaign targeting crypto holders who may not have reported their gains or losses on their tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service's second round of letters targets those who may have misreported their crypto holdings on tax documents. дальше »
2019-8-15 00:21
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'Financial Guru' Reginald Middleton Hit With Emergency Lawsuit Filed By SEC
The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed an emergency lawsuit against "financial guru" Reginald Middleton and his two companies, Veritaseum LLC and Veritaseum Inc., to safeguard $8 million of investor funds Middleton raised during an allegedly fraudulent initial coin offering. дальше »
2019-8-14 23:26
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Amended Complaint Against Ripple Cites SEC Guidelines
In a recently amended complaint filed against Ripple, investors have cited guidelines from the Securities and Exchange Commission to argue that they were duped into purchasing unregistered securities when they bought XRP. дальше »
2019-8-13 18:59
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Congressional Research Service Releases Report On Blockchain Use In Energy Sector
The US Congressional Research Service has released a report titled "Bitcoin, Blockchain, and the Energy Sector" that details the current state of energy consumption related to crypto mining and explores the possibility of integrating blockchain tech into current energy systems. дальше »
2019-8-13 00:53
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New Jersey Stops 2 State-Based ICOs
As part of its "Operation Cryptosweep" initiative, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities called for the halt of two initial coin offerings taking place in the state, stating that both companies were offering fraudulent securities. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:41
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Kik Responds To SEC Lawsuit
In its 130-page document, Kik claims the US Securities and Exchange Commission "twisted facts" and took quotes out of context when it decided to sue the messaging app for its $100 million Kin token ICO. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:07
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Scammers Capitalize On IRS Crypto Tax Letter Campaign
Last week, the US Internal Revenue Service sent letters to crypto holders regarding the proper way to report gains and losses on tax returns. Now, fraudulent letters are being sent to crypto holders claiming they owe unpaid taxes to the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement." дальше »
2019-8-7 19:26
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New Bank Of Mexico FinTech Law May Stifle Crypto Startups
The Bank of Mexico's newly enforced FinTech law targets crowdfunding and electronic payments services, requiring businesses to have a minimum annual profit of $100,000 and asking for up to $35,000 in compliance fees. дальше »
2019-8-6 01:48
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UK's Information Commissioner’s Office Asks For Libra Details
The Information Commissioner's Office, the UK's data protection watchdog, has sent a statement to Facebook and 28 other companies behind the Libra project asking for details on how customers’ personal data will be processed in line with data protection laws. дальше »
2019-8-6 01:35
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UK Court Throws Out Craig Wright's Defamation Lawsuit
A UK court has thrown out Craig Wright's lawsuit against Roger Ver in which Wright claimed Ver defamed him in a YouTube video featuring Ver's denouncement of Wright's claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-8-1 23:35
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Financial Conduct Authority Releases Its Finalized Crypto Asset Guidelines
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial watchdog, released the finalized version of its crypto asset guidelines, detailing which assets do and do not fall under its regulatory reach. дальше »
2019-7-31 19:05
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Senate Committee Hearing Takes On Blockchain Tech
During today's congressional hearing with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, committee members met with a panel of experts, including Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, and expressed some doubts about blockchain and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:39
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Judge Delays NYAG, Bitfinex, And Tether Decision
New York Supreme Court Judge Joel M. Cohen has postponed the decision regarding the New York attorney general's jurisdiction over Bitfinex and Tether, with the court planning to mull over the case for another 90 days. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:40
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IRS Sends Out Warning Letters To Crypto Holders
Following earlier reports this year that the US Internal Revenue Service was working to update cryptocurrency tax guidelines, the agency sent warning letters out to more than 10,000 crypto-holding taxpayers, advising them to submit an amended tax return if they didn't report their holdings. дальше »
2019-7-29 19:02
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Pocketful Of Quarters Receives No-Action Letter From SEC
Pocketful of Quarters, the startup with a 12-year-old CEO that created the ERC-20 token "Quarters," received a no-action letter from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The letter means the SEC will not take enforcement action against the company. дальше »
2019-7-27 00:28
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DOJ Arrests BTC Escrow Company Operator For Fraud
Jon Barry Thompson, director of Bitcoin escrow firm Volantis, was arrested for two counts of wire fraud and two counts of commodities fraud, according to the US Department of Justice.
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John McAfee Goes To Jail
The crypto celebrity was reportedly arrested a day after being released in the Dominican Republic.
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Former Iced Tea Purveyor Long Blockchain Suspected Of Insider Trading
The FBI is investigating possible insider trading and securities fraud committed by Long Blockchain in 2017 during its pivot from beverage provider Long Island Iced Tea.
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Judge Won't Dismiss AT&T SIM-Swap Lawsuit
Los Angeles federal judge Otis Wright II ruled that telecom giant AT&T must answer a lawsuit brought on by crypto investor Michael Terpin who claims to have lost $24 million in cryptocurrencies as a result of a SIM-swap hack. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:54
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Bitfinex Responds To NYAG Allegations
After the New York attorney general's office produced evidence of Bitfinex engaging in business with New York-based firms and citizens, the crypto exchange claims that the firms it did business with were all Eligible Contract Participants, meaning the company is permitted by regulation to trade on unregistered foreign exchanges. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:10
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FINRA Extends Crypto Activity Report Deadline
The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has extended the deadline for member companies to report any crypto activity or planned crypto activity to July 2020 to "encourage" more firms to participate. дальше »
2019-7-23 18:57
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Chinese 'Internet Court' Rules Bitcoin Protected By Property Laws
After a plaintiff sued a closed exchange for not returning their bitcoin, a judge in Hangzhou’s Internet Court in eastern China ruled that bitcoin should be thought of as virtual internet property and is therefore subject to China's property laws. дальше »
2019-7-20 20:23
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Facebook's House Committee Focuses Heavily On What Exactly Libra Is
With yesterday's Senate hearing centering on lawmakers' distrust of Facebook, the social media giant's House Financial Services Committee hearing focused much more on what exactly Libra is and saw regulators speaking in a surprisingly positive manner about Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-18 00:08
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France's Financial Markets Authority To Approve ICOs Under New Crypto Laws
With new crypto laws set to come into effect at the end of this month, the Financial Markets Authority, France's financial watchdog, is expected to approve a round of three to four initial coin offerings from crypto-related businesses. дальше »
2019-7-17 18:33
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David Marcus Grilled During Facebook's Senate Hearing
During the first of two congressional hearings regarding Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, project lead David Marcus went as far as to say he'd be willing to take his salary in Libra after intense grilling from Senator Sherrod Brown. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:08
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UK's FCA Looks To Bring In Crypto Specialists
The Financial Conduct Authority, the UK's financial watchdog, has posted two job listings seeking candidates with in-depth crypto knowledge as the agency looks to fill out its Intelligence Services Team. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:09
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FTC, Facebook Land On $5 Billion Cambridge Analytica Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to hand out a $5 billion fine on Facebook regarding its handling of user privacy during the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The Justice Department is now expected to review and approve the settlement. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:43
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What Congress May Want To Know About Facebook's Libra
With Facebook set to meet with the Senate on Tuesday and the House on Wednesday, Washington insiders report that lawmakers will be interested in Libra's classification as a possible exchange-traded fund, what Facebook will do to ensure user privacy, and what the Swiss headquarters of the Libra Association will mean for US oversight of the project. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:45
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House Committee Discusses Preventing Big Tech Companies From Issuing Crypto
Members of the House Financial Services Committee are discussing the possibility of introducing legislation that would bar large technology institutions in the US from issuing cryptocurrencies.
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