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Apple bans app that warns Hong Kong citizens about police activity, again
Apple has banned HKmap. live — a Waze-like crowdsourced maps app used by protestors in Hong Kong to track police movements in the city state — merely days after approving it. The company told Reuters it made the decision after consulting with local authorities and that the “app violated its rules because it was used to ambush police and by criminals who used it to victimize residents in areas with no law enforcement. дальше »
2019-10-10 07:42 | |
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New IRS Crypto Tax Guidelines Only Add More Problems for Bitcoin Taxpayers, ‘Don’t Make Sense In Current Form’
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published a new statement intended to clear up the issue of taxing cryptocurrencies — specifically regarding airdrops and hard forks. However, what the tax authorities shared only leads to more questions and confusion. дальше »
2019-10-10 20:38 | |
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Japan Okays Cryptocurrency Donation for Political Campaigns
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s internal affairs and communications minister has made it clear that it is legal to donate cryptocurrencies to individual politicians and such contributions are not subject to the Political Funds Control Law, according to a report by Reuters Japan on October 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-9 12:58 | |
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UNICEF launches crypto-fund; will accept donations in Bitcoin, Ether
Several authorities including the President of the United States of America have dissed cryptocurrencies and specifically, Bitcoin, claiming that it would pave the way for criminal activities. However, the United Nations seems to be open to the idea as one of its premier agencies, the United Nations Children’s Fund aka UNICEF, has announced the launch […] The post UNICEF launches crypto-fund; will accept donations in Bitcoin, Ether appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-9 09:59 | |
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Dubai Unveils Ethereum and Hyperledger-Powered Business Registry Platform
Dubai authorities have announced the launch of a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP) built on Hyperledger fabric and the Ethereum enterprise blockchain. The primary objective of the UBRP is to introduce a better regulation model and enable license issuers to seamlessly manage their trade licenses and corporate registries, reports Saudi Gazette on October 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-9 01:00 | |
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Spanish City Battles Ransomware Attack as Hackers Demand for Bitcoin
The online processes of Jerez de la Frontera, a city of more than 200k inhabitants located in southern Spain, have been crippled by a severe ransomware attack. The hackers are demanding an undisclosed amount in bitcoin and Spanish authorities are yet to pay the ransom and have instead deployed three cybersecurity experts to the area,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-8 09:00 | |
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UAE Authorities Organize Blockchain Competition
Dubai’s Ministry of Community Development is organizing a blockchain competition (Blockathon) that will allow developers to build highly functional distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions and win up to $8,000, according to a press release on October 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-8 00:00 | |
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SEC Says Bitcoin is Not a Security, According to Letter to Cipher Technologies
Cipher Technologies Bitcoin Fund applied to become an “investment company. ” Due to multiple concerns that have not been addressed, and the fact that they plan to put their assets in Bitcoin, their request has been denied. дальше »
2019-10-6 18:25 | |
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97% of South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Danger of Shutting Down: Report
South Korea’s regulatory authorities have strongly favored backing blockchain-related projects over decentralized cryptocurrencies. Some recent events confirm that the nation’s government is more supportive of distributed ledger technology (DLT) itself rather than speculative tokens. Around... дальше »
2019-10-6 15:54 | |
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Libra would make traditional payment institutions redundant, claims FCA’s Christopher Woolard
Facebook’s nascent crypto-project Libra has been at the receiving end of regulators and financial authorities’ fury, ever since its official announcement on 18 June. The social media giant’s project has in fact, managed to ruffle quite a lot of feathers, with a few regulators going as far as to call for a complete ban on […] The post Libra would make traditional payment institutions redundant, claims FCA’s Christopher Woolard appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-5 19:30 | |
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$1.2M seized from Bitcoin Ponzi stuck in frozen Indian bank account
Authorities in India have found themselves in a crypto-conundrum: they can’t access cryptocurrency seized from a Ponzi scheme because such transfers have been prohibited, reports Times of India. дальше »
2019-10-4 15:12 | |
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Dad and daughter to serve time over mail-order cryptocurrency drug ring
A father and daughter have received a combined prison sentence of eight years after selling drugs in exchange for Bitcoin on the dark web. Brittany Nicole Green, sentenced to five years, and her father Gregory, who will spend three years behind bars, ran a mail-order drug operation from their home in Billings (Montana). дальше »
2019-10-4 12:51 | |
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European Central Bank Chair Warns Malta Authorities; Strengthen Crypto Regulations
Malta's Crypto Island, was recently called out by European authorities. Andrea Enria, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) chair of the supervisory board, recently asked the local authorities to monitor the growth of the local crypto industry. дальше »
2019-10-4 23:43 | |
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Indian Crypto Ban Sees State Funds Seized in Bitcoin Scam Frozen in Bank Account
The authorities in India appear to have fallen victim to their own anti-crypto regulations. Money seized from a convicted Bitcoin scammer is currently sitting trapped in a frozen State Bank of India of bank account. дальше »
2019-10-4 23:00 | |
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TalkTalk hacker’s parents sentenced for moving son’s stolen cryptocurrency
The parents of Elliot Gunton, the 20-year old that hacked TalkTalk and EtherDelta, traded cryptocurrency, and sold stolen data on the dark web have landed themselves in hot water after trying to help their son. дальше »
2019-10-3 11:11 | |
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Binance Aids UK Authorities in Identifying a Darknet Criminal
Cryptocurrency exchanges and other service providers play a major role of importance. Not only are they the gateways to this industry, but they can be powerful allies for law enforcement agencies around the globe. дальше »
2019-9-30 01:59 | |
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Rogue Russian Bitcoin Miner Fined $7,000 for Using Government-Owned Supercomputer
A man named Denis Baykov has been fined 450,000 rubles ($7,000) by Russian authorities after illegally mining Bitcoin (BTC) by using electricity from an old Russian nuclear warhead facility at Sarov, a small town in western Russia. дальше »
2019-9-29 15:20 | |
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How Is Bitcoin Taxed? A Global Perspective
If you are a crypto investor, you are surely interested in how your bitcoin is going to be taxed. As the rules around crypto taxes become more rigid, investors face the real risk of getting into trouble with tax authorities if they simply ignore these new rules. дальше »
2019-9-28 12:00 | |
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John McAfee: Binance Should Have Stood Up to US Regulators
John McAfee recently spoke with BeInCrypto. Being his classic self, McAfee argued that Binance should have ‘stood up’ to U. S. regulators as they have no jurisdiction over them. McAfee claims to currently be in hiding from authorities but is still speaking his mind all the same. дальше »
2019-9-28 17:20 | |
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Deutsche Bank Raided Over 2018 Danske Bank Money Laundering
German authorities have raided the Frankfurt headquarters of Deutsche Bank, for information pertaining to the 2018 Danske Bank money-laundering scandal. Prosecutors were looking for evidence that Deutsche Bank either facilitated the money-laundering or failed to report suspicious transactions quickly enough. дальше »
2019-9-26 11:00 | |
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British Authorities Will Auction $600,000 Worth of Seized Bitcoin from Hacker
The police of the United Kingdom are currently selling $620,000 USD worth of Bitcoin (BTC) in an auction. According to the reports from London Economic, the money was seized from a criminal who was arrested for hacking companies in order to steal data from the clients. дальше »
2019-9-26 02:11 | |
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Brazilian Regulator Bans Forex Broker Offering BTC Options
Brazilian financial authorities shut down a forex broker offering Bitcoin options
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Fintech laws, cryptocurrency regulations should not be rushed, claims Filipino Senator
Recently, news of selling cryptocurrencies for cash in the Philippines gathered a lot of attention after Abra, an investment service provider, announced the sale of digital assets across all 7-Eleven stores in the country. дальше »
2019-9-24 12:00 | |
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$662K in Criminal Bitcoin to be Sold at UK Auction this Week
Authorities in the United Kingdom plan to auction $662,000 worth of Bitcoin seized from an online criminal. The nation’s police force will be working with the Irish auction house Wilsons Auctions to facilitate the sale. дальше »
2019-9-24 01:00 | |
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Not Initiating in November: Chinese Central Bank Cryptocurrency Launch Denied
The Chinese Central Bank has refuted claims that it is going to instigate its national digital currency in the coming month (November). This is according to The Global Times, which is China's national English language newspaper. дальше »
2019-9-23 19:11 | |
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EtherDelta Hackers Charged By U.S. Authorities; Scammers Setup A Fake Domain To Steal Private Keys
Anthony Tyler Nashatka and Elliot Gunton have been charged by the Northern District of California attorney’s office. They have been found guilty of hacking the EtherDelta back in December 2017. The EtherDelta is an exchange platform for cryptocurrency that is based on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-9-23 17:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency’s future may lie in Asia, and not the US, claims SEC’s Hester Peirce
Hester Peirce, popularly known as ‘crypto mom’ among crypto-enthusiasts, is in the news after she said that Singapore’s regulatory authorities were more open towards engaging and having discussions with the community. дальше »
2019-9-19 10:33 | |
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Reuters: Facebook Met British Authorities Prior to Libra’s Official Announcement
This spring, Facebook reportedly met with U.K. officials in a bid to get their support for Libra before its public announcement
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Australian Law Enforcement Authorities Arrest 21 Year Old For Crypto Fraud
A 21-year old woman is due to appear in court for laundering millions of stolen funds in cryptos. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have been conducting investigations into the multi-layered cybercrime activity for more than twelve months. дальше »
2019-9-18 18:47 | |
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IT firm manager arrested in massive Ecuador data breach case affecting 20M people
Ecuador offiicals have arrested the general manager of IT consulting firm Novaestrat after a massive data breach exposed the personal information of more than 20 million individuals, including 6. дальше »
2019-9-18 08:42 | |
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Facebook in the crosshairs of regulators once again; this time the authorities’ concern may be warranted
Facebook cannot seem to catch a break at the moment. The Menlo Park giant, since unveiling Libra, has been in the eye of the storm. Hailed as the medium to ‘bank the unbanked,’ Libra, in its brief existence, has only managed to enrage the already enraged. дальше »
2019-9-17 17:30 | |
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Filipino Authorities Arrest 273 Bitcoin Scammers
Law enforcement agents in the Phillippines while acting on a tip from the Chinese Embassy, have arrested 273 Chinese nationals for allegedly defrauding over 1,000 investors in a cryptocurrency investment scam, reports Inquirer on September 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-17 09:00 | |
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China’s Inner Mongolia to Drive Out Cryptocurrency Miners
Authorities in China’s autonomous region of Inner Mongolia released a notice requiring local cryptocurrency mining firms to stop their operations, according to ChainNews. Is Inner Mongolia Starting a Trend Among China’s Authorities? China has enjoyed that status of the world’s hub for cryptocurrency mining since it hosts a good share of crypto miners who’re looking for cheap electricity. дальше »
2019-9-16 16:00 | |
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Binance and Bakkt will raise the market by 50% – opinion
Binance Exchange announced which cryptocurrencies will be listed on Binance US. Among 6 chosen ones is Tether (USDT) stablecoin. This is understandable – Binance CEO CZ always accurately calculates his decisions, and the listing of stablecoin backed by the dollar indicates loyalty to the US authorities. дальше »
2019-9-15 16:02 | |
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Facebook requests Swiss FINMA license regulatory pushback
The Libra Association announced that it will pursue a payment system license under the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority’s (FINMA) supervision. The group, which oversees Facebook’s controversial cryptocurrency, chose Switzerland as its main regulator despite scrutiny from U. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:45 | |
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Chinese Authorities Clampdown on Popular ICO Startup GXChain
Chinese police reportedly raided the office of a popular and legit ICO company recently, according to a tweet on September 11, 2019. While the main reason for the crackdown isn’t known yet, there are speculations that the actions of the Chinese local authorities may not be cryptocurrency-related. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00 | |
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GXChain halts operations after Chinese police raid headquarters
GXChain, one of the most highly rated blockchain projects in China, was recently raided by Chinese authorities. The price of the project’s native token GXC plummeted in response to the news. Police crack down on GXChain On Sept. дальше »
2019-9-13 21:06 | |
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The guy is fun, but not the right one! Asymmetric response of German authorities to blockchain innovation
An unexpected reaction of the authorities was caused by German company JA EXPERTS AG activities (UFO-HOUSE Hotels project), which tokenized the business of building autonomous hotels and houses. The company’s accounts were arrested and a special operation was conducted in the office. дальше »
2019-9-12 17:05 | |
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Facebook Now Seeking Swiss Payment System License for Crypto Project Libra
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra is now seeking a Swiss payment license, said financial watchdog FINMA on Wednesday. Social media giant Facebook (FB) first announced its plan to launch a cryptocurrency in June, as an attempt to move into global payments that has drawn intense scrutiny from global financial authorities. The stablecoin Libra, which is planned […] дальше »
2019-9-11 17:55 | |
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Facebook Stiffs Russia Over Wallet-Busting $46 Fine
Despite having a CEO who is the fifth-richest person in the world, Facebook failed to pay a $46 fine to Russian authorities. The fine originated from Facebook's failure to comply with a 2015 law that requires foreign-based online service providers — such as social media platforms — to store the personal data of their users […] The post Facebook Stiffs Russia Over Wallet-Busting $46 Fine appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-9-10 23:04 | |
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Microsoft president sides with Huawei in battle with US
While Huawei is still battling with the US ban, it has found some comforting words from its long term ally, Microsoft. The company’s president and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith, told Bloomberg Businessweek in an interview the Chinese company is being treated in an un-American way by President Trump. дальше »
2019-9-9 14:56 | |
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PR: PayKassa.pro Launches Multifunctional Payment Aggregator
Cryptocurrencies will be in great demand in the future, as the cryptocurrency market surprised skeptics once again. As soon as Bitcoin began its bullish trend, hundreds of other crypto coins followed the example. дальше »
2019-9-5 12:30 | |
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Dutch Financial Watchdog to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Q1 2020
The Netherlands’ central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), a member of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), has announced plans to start regulating bitcoin-linked businesses from January 10, 2020, according to a Reuters report on September 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-3 21:00 | |
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Why Portugal’s Tax-Free Crypto Trading Matters for Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and businesses in the industry have had to put up with regulatory uncertainty for quite some time. The strong desire to tap into their incomes and profits goes hand in hand with failure on behalf of authorities and regulators to fully understand the nature of decentralized digital assets. дальше »
2019-9-4 18:00 | |
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