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France Contemplating Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency Intermediaries
France is considering enacting the country’s very first regulatory framework governing crypto-asset intermediaries. The move will require fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchanges as well as custodians of cryptographic keys to undergo a mandatory AMF registration. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:00
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New Zealand Academics Call for Amenable Cryptocurrency and DLT Regulations
Professors at the University of Auckland have written a new report urging the New Zealand government to regulate the local distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptocurrency ecosystem to make the country a hotbed for related businesses, reported the New Zealand Law Society on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:00
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CFTC’s Chairman Says Cryptos Useful for “2/3rd of Currencies Not Worth the Paper They’re Written On”
Christopher Giancarlo, Chair of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has stated cryptos might not replace the dollar, but “there’s a whole section of the world that really is hungry. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:38
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Regulations Rock Markets but Bitcoin Has to Play Ball
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently released their report about the effect of regulation on the cryptocurrency market capitalization. This report reveals that in spite of their borderless nature, regulatory activities and the media cycles from which they spawn have a massive impact on cryptocurrency markets, both in the positive and the negative. дальше »
2018-10-3 01:00
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Burstcoin Burstcoin Developers Complete On-Chain Crypto Transaction without the Internet
Burstcoin developer Daniel Jones announced that he managed to complete a blockchain transaction without access to electricity or the internet. The claim first came through his Twitter account, @nixops, on September 15, 2018, where he wrote, “It is with great honor I present to you the first $burst radio transaction. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:00
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Malta PM Joseph Muscat Praises Potential of Blockchain to United Nations
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has described blockchain technology as part of a wave of emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt long-standing human problems relating to healthcare, the environment, humanitarian aid, and international diplomacy. дальше »
2018-10-2 23:00
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Royal Commission Into Banking Finds Instances of Bribery, Fraud, Board-Level Deception
A Royal Commission into banking in Australia has found widespread misconduct which it blames on “the pursuit of short term profit at the expense of basic standards of honesty. ” The. . дальше »
2018-10-2 15:32
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U.S. Judge Bitcoin Decision Leads to CFTC Overseeing Virtual Currencies
Federal judges made headlines on September 26, 2018, when they announced that virtual currencies meet the definitions of a commodity. Since bitcoin now falls under the same definition, the Commodity Future Trading Commission (CFTC) will continue to police virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:00
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Austria to Auction €1.15 billion Worth of Bonds on Ethereum’s Blockchain
The Austrian government announced on September 27, 2018, the auction of €1. 15 billion ($1. 35 billion) worth of government bonds on the Ethereum blockchain. The sale begins on October 2 with operations overseen by Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB), one of Austria’s biggest banks. дальше »
2018-9-29 21:00
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US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities. дальше »
2018-9-28 19:55
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North Korea Using Cryptocurrencies to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions According to Experts
Two U. S-based financial crimes and intelligence experts, Lourdes Miranda and Ross Delston, have said that it is likely that North Korea is using both established DLT-based digital assets like bitcoin and ether to bypass U. дальше »
2018-9-28 07:00
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Is it time for Bitcoin’s Wild Financial Run to Be Reined in?
Satoshi Nakamoto set the spark under a massive pile of bone-dry lumber: Bitcoin and the thousands of projects inspired are allegedly setting fire to every conceivable industry on the planet. Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency What made Bitcoin so revolutionary was the fact it was the first widespread decentralized currency. дальше »
2018-9-27 01:00
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Malta: President’s Trust Partners With Blockchain Charity Foundation
A recent event hosted by the Blockchain Charity Foundation saw The President’s Trust speak about the positive implications that blockchain technology has on facilitating social good in Malta society. дальше »
2018-9-26 11:00
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U.S. Congressman to Lead Pro-Blockchain and Crypto Legislation
Developments concerning blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining serious momentum in the United States, as Congressman Tom Emmer, announced on September 21, 2018, that he will be introducing three “groundbreaking bills” to pave a clear way for the emerging and disruptive technologies. дальше »
2018-9-24 01:00
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Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and our World, a Conversation with Mark Van Rijmenam
Mark Van Rijmenam is the founder and CEO of Datafloq, an author, and Keynote speaker in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data from the Netherlands. Named one of the global top 10 Big Data influencer and one of the most influential blockchain speakers, his latest book presents a comprehensive view on how blockchain technology can disrupt the world of...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-24 20:00
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Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and our World, a Conversation with Mark Van Rijeman
Mark Van Rijeman is the founder and CEO of Datafloq, an author, and Keynote speaker in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data from the Netherlands. Named one of the global top 10 Big Data influencer and one of the most influential blockchain speakers, his latest book presents a comprehensive view on how blockchain technology can disrupt the world of...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-24 20:00
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IronX Cryptocurrency Exchange Obtains Regulatory Approval in Crypto-Friendly Estonia
IronX, a cryptocurrency exchange established in June 2018 by the IronFX Group and EmurgoHK, the founders of the Cardano (ADA) distributed ledger technology (DLT) project, has received the approval of the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), to conduct business in the region as a fully regulated cryptocurrency trading venue. дальше »
2018-9-20 20:00
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The 21-Day Bitcoin Challenge: Can you Survive on Nothing but Cryptocurrencies in China?
A Chinese Bitcoin enthusiast is currently filming her attempt to survive 21 days by living on nothing but bitcoin. A recent documentary shows her trying to retrieve food, housing, and necessities all through cryptocurrency transactions done on her phone. дальше »
2018-9-19 19:00
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Bitcoin Stabilizes above Important $6,000 Resistance as Bulls Manage to Fight Off Bears: Week in Review September 17
The price of bitcoin closed the week three percent higher, around the $6,500 mark, as bulls managed to regain the upper hand to allow bitcoin to remain above its most recent $6,000 resistance. In the past seven days, blockchain media was filled with stories of regulators cracking down on fraudulent cryptocurrency business and their operators, which shows that authorities are...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-18 18:00
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Ukrainian Parliament Proposes Taxing Crypto-Related Profits
The Ukrainian parliament has introduced a bill outlining taxes on cryptocurrency-related profits. дальше »
2018-9-17 22:00
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ICO Market Maturing in 2018, Says UK Consultancy
The initial coin offering (ICO) market is snowballing, with 537 ICOs and $13.7 billion in funds closing successfully in the first five months of 2018. According to Consultancy UK’s article published on September 17, 2018, the ICO market’s boom is a result of more explicit regulation in some jurisdictions, which has helped the new fundraising approach reach maturity and become...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-17 18:00
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As Malta Continues to Attract Crypto Investment, not Everyone Is Thrilled
Long known for being a holiday hotspot in the Mediterranean, the island of Malta has been making headlines for a different set of reasons recently, and opinions are split firmly down the middle over this matter. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:00
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Japan’s FSA to Add to Crypto Team for Exchange License Reviews
The Japanese financial regulatory body is contemplating an expansion of its team focused on cryptocurrency and related activities. Observing the growing interest of Japanese companies in establishing a digital currency exchange, The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to bring more breadth to its team in 2019, per a Reuters report dated September 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:30
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A Chinese Holding Firm Is Transforming a U.S. Defense Department Data Center into a Crypto Mining Farm
Chinese holding company Wuhan General Group (China), Inc. has entered negotiations to transform a U. S. Defense Department facility into a crypto mining farm, the company announced in a September 11, 2018, press release. дальше »
2018-9-13 11:00
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ICOs Are a Viable Form of Financing Says Vice President of the European Commission
Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice President of the European Commission, said this Friday in Vienna that they are looking at a “regulatory mapping of crypto assets. ” Dombrovskis said: “We see that crypto-assets are here. дальше »
2018-9-11 14:13
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Phillipines Considers Exchange Guidelines Ahead of Unveiling ICO Laws
Following the footsteps of regional developments in South East Asia, the Philippines Security and Exchange Commission could soon pass relevant laws for the operation of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, Manila Times reported September 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-6 05:00
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Think Tank Report Argues for Standardized Crypto Rules Within EU
A Brussels-based think tank believes the EU should enforce standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies for each member nation. дальше »
2018-9-6 20:00
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Bitcoin vs. Fiat: The Cryptocurrency Outperformed 3 National Currencies in 2018
As many countries in South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are in the midst of an economic crisis, depreciating national currencies don’t come as a surprise. What did come as a shock was the fact that bitcoin would be the first to challenge the stability of fiat currencies, outperforming three different national currencies in 2018, as research from Pension Partners...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-5 03:00
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Regulatory Hurdles Prevent Japanese Customers From Using LINE’s New Cryptocurrency
Line Corporation, the Japanese subsidiary of South Korean internet giant Naver Corporation, announced last Friday that they will be issuing their own cryptocurrency this September. It now appears, however, that Japanese and US based customers will not be able to use the new cryptocurrency due to licensing requirements. дальше »
2018-9-5 12:30
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Japan to Carry out More Extensive Screening Activities for new Cryptocurrency Exchanges
In a bid to protect investors’ interest and make it difficult for bad actors to launch cryptocurrency trading platforms in Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has tightened its screening process for new virtual currency exchanges, as first reported by the Japan Times on September 2, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-4 05:00
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North Korea Moving to Crypto Exchanges and Mining
While South Korea is fast becoming a formidable force to reckon with in the global cryptospace, it’s North Korean brother has been more interested in using its distributed ledger technology expertise to wreak havoc on the world. дальше »
2018-8-29 09:00
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Iran: Central Bank Figure Hints Cryptocurrency Ban Will End In September
Iran will likely reverse its cryptocurrency ban in September, a central bank official told a conference August 26, paving the way for official regulation in the country. Regulators Revisit April Exchange Block The country, which introduced a blanket ban on trading in April this year, has since seen economic turmoil return to its economy in light of fresh US sanctions, its national currency losing a significant chunk of its value since. дальше »
2018-8-27 13:00
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Mt. Gox is preparing to return $1B in stolen Bitcoin to Affected Users
On August 21, 2018, Mt. Gox announced it was preparing to give back around $1 billion in bitcoin to the victims of the exchange rampage. Mt. Gox Retrospective It seems that Mt. Gox is going to finally refund bitcoin to the affected users following the exchange saga. дальше »
2018-8-26 12:00
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China Escalates Cryptocurrency Ban Blocking 124 Offshore Exchanges
China will shortly block access to over one hundred international cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms as the government’s crackdown escalates, local news media report August 23. Beijing On Crypto: We’ll Continue To Ban Everything According to the South China Morning Post quoting Chinese language resource Shanghai Securities News, lawmakers will shut down availability of 124 “websites operated by offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that provide trading services to citizens on the mainland. дальше »
2018-8-23 19:00
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Chelan County PUD Looking to Increase Energy Rate for Bitcoin Mining by 7 Cents Per KWH
On August 20, 2018, cryptocurrency miners in the Washington state held another round of public comment with the electricity providers to discuss the proposed power rate increment. However, nothing good came out of the meeting as the Public Utility District (PUD) officials have postponed the hearing. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:00
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Bitcoin Finds Footing at Current Levels Amid a Quiet Newsflow Week: Week in Review August 20
After two consecutive bear market weeks, the price of bitcoin closed the week effectively unchanged around the $6,400 mark. In a volatile seven days, bitcoin (BTC) traded in a range between $6,000 and $6,600 but managed to maintain last week’s price level as the week closed. дальше »
2018-8-21 10:00
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Binance Form Alliance with LCX to Launch Binance LCX Crypto-to-Fiat Exchange
Binance, the world’s largest cryptoassets exchange by 24-hour trading volume, has announced the launch of a fiat-to-crypto exchange in the heart of Europe. It will offer trading between the Swiss Franc (CHF) and Euro (EUR) against a handful of established digital assets, as per an August 16, 2018, press release. дальше »
2018-8-19 06:00
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Indian Cryptocurrency Regulations Likely to Materialize in December 2018
While the Indian Government has plans to adopt blockchain technology, the much-awaited Indian cryptocurrency regulations will take place later in 2018. It is also important to note that the finance ministry panel is evaluating the proposal to consider blockchain and cryptocurrencies separately. дальше »
2018-8-14 08:00
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Which Countries Are Best to Start Blockchain Projects?
Some countries are far more welcoming than others when it comes to their cryptocurrency regulations and business climate. Where is the best place to start a blockchain project?
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The SEC Will Decide on 9 Bitcoin ETFs in the Next 2 Months
The SEC is set to make final decisions on nine proposed bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the next two months. дальше »
2018-8-9 00:20
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$39,000 in Cash Confiscated from US Citizen While Traveling Proves Merit of Crypto
In 2016, Edward Phipps, a U. S. citizen and the resident of Maine, was stopped by local police for driving one mile over the speed limit. Police officers requested Phipps to step out of the vehicle, confiscated $46,000 in cash found in his car, and forced him to forfeit it to federal prosecutors. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:00
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North Carolina Bans Cryptocurrency Donations, while Democrat Andrew Yang Openly Advocates Bitcoin and Ethereum
Andrew Yang, a Chinese-American running for the 2020 Presidential elections as a Democrat, tweeted on July 24, 2018, that he will accept donations in the form of cryptocurrencies. It is speculated that this decision is primarily aimed to appease the tech-savvy crypto enthusiasts who’d be willing to support a candidate who doesn’t shy away from openly embracing alternative forms of. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:00
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Iran Planning to Legalize Cryptocurrencies, Might Even Start Mining Them
Iran is about to make a u-turn after their central bank banned cryptos earlier this year and begun censoring crypto exchanges. According to local media citing Fars News, Iran’s parliament, called. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:17
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Plattsburgh Pushes back against the Crypto Miners, again
Cheap energy prices are sending crypto miners to the U. S. -Canadian border, turning hydropower into hash power, but the authorities are beginning to fight back. Taking Advantage of the Public Utilities Plattsburgh, a small town on the North American border has become ground zero for crypto mining. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:30
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China to Develop its Blockchain Incubation Business in Partnership with Future FinTech Group
Future Fintech Group, a Florida based enterprise engaged in the field of financial and technological development, announced on July 26, 2018, the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary, dubbed China Future Digital Fintech Ltd. дальше »
2018-7-30 00:30
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Nasdaq Wants to Legitimize Cryptocurrency Trading
American stock exchange Nasdaq held a closed-door meeting in late July 2018 with the focus to encourage the crypto industry to try to improve its reputation and prove its potential role in global markets. дальше »
2018-7-30 22:30
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Dutch Authorities Slap Bitcoin Ransomware Creators with 240 Hours Community Service
Two malicious coders who orchestrated a ransomware attack on 1,259 computers demanding bitcoin back in 2015 have finally been sentenced to 240 hours of community service by a Rotterdam court, according to a local news source NU on July 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-29 09:00
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Japan’s Cryptocurrency Self-Regulator Proposes Margin Capped Trading Rules
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), is set to propose margin capped trading rules, attempting to reduce the risks of the fluctuating market. Earlier in April, the 16 registered cryptocurrency exchange services in the country came together to form the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) – a self-regulatory body designated to sanitize the local cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-7-27 13:00
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Ernst & Young Acquires Crypto Tech From a Startup
The big four accounting firm has announced the acquisition of tech assets and patents from a little known San Francisco based startup called Elevated Consciousness, Inc. EY says: “The Andy Crypto-Asset Accounting. дальше »
2018-7-25 13:54
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Bittrex Goes Fiat
A US based crypto-exchange that currently handles $150 million in trading volumes has begun offering USD deposits and withdrawals as well as trading pairs. Bittrex says: “Bittrex now supports eligible. дальше »
2018-7-24 15:26
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