2019-12-9 15:30 |
In the dog-eat-dog world of cryptocurrency exchanges, smaller startups that don’t attract the volume of megaliths like Binance, Coinbase and Kraken must band together to survive turbulent market cycles. origin »
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The government of South Korea wants all unregistered crypto exchanges in the country to shut down. If they don’t, their owners may go to jail. Recently, lawmakers of the country decided that all exchanges should register with the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
2019-11-22 00:22 | |
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As part of efforts to curb the use of blockchain-based virtual currencies for unlawful activities such as money laundering, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has mandated all money services businesses (MSBs) such as Bitcoin (BTC) trading venues to start transmitting certain customer info for transactions up to $3,000 or higher.
2019-11-21 02:00 | |
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Lebanon Public Prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat released an order that has imposed a ban on traders and money exchangers from taking significant amounts of dollar currency out of the country. This is until a new mechanism is determined for regulating such transfers.
2019-10-28 16:17 | |
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The battle cry of the cryptocurrency industry has been one of decentralization, or one without any centralized authority. It is this distinguishing feature that sets the blockchain space apart from other sectors and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin from other assets.
2019-10-1 21:00 | |
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If you think that virtual reality is something that relates exclusively to the field of games and entertainment, then you are deeply mistaken. Goldman Sachs predicts that by 2025, the VR industry will grow up to $ 80 billion.
2019-9-5 13:23 | |
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In a set of anti-money-laundering amendments finalized late last month, the Canadian government will now classify both domestic and foreign crypto exchanges as money servicing businesses, meaning they must register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada to conduct business.
2019-7-12 19:04 | |
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Canada has updated its anti-money laundering rules, classing crypto exchanges as MSBs and mandating financial compliance and reporting.
2019-7-11 13:20 | |
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To comply with the new Financial Action Task Force regulations that take effect today, both cryptocurrency exchanges and specific crypto holders around the world must give up some transaction privacy in the name of anti-money laundering.
2019-6-22 00:08 | |
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The Financial Action Task Force [FATF], an inter-governmental body that includes the most influential countries in the world such as the United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, and Germany, has taken the first step towards providing better regulatory clarity that was much sought after by several businesses in the cryptocurrency space.
2019-6-21 21:14 | |
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The Financial Action Task Force has officially ruled that crypto firms worldwide must share client data with each other.
2019-6-22 19:00 | |
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In just nine days, new rules by the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) will force cryptocurrency businesses in roughly 200 countries to verify the identities of anyone sending or receiving more than $1,000 worth of digital assets, effectively nullifying their pseudonymity.
2019-6-12 15:42 | |
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Coinspeaker What You Must Know Before You Start Your Crypto Margin TradingIn this article, we will outline the characteristics of margin trading and more importantly the best exchanges where you can get into this type of trading using your favorite cryptocurrency.
2019-5-29 09:35 | |
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The fake volume problem is getting worse. In the period from November 2018 to January 2019 BNC analysis identified 68% of reported market volume on the 240 exchanges it tracks as being suspect - up from 54% in the previous period.
2019-5-25 16:00 | |
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Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know.
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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FantasyCryptos has launched a new crypto game that allows investors to test their investment strategies against others. Crypto exchanges contribute massively to the growth of the crypto market. The main problem, however, is that you must stake big to make substantial profits from trading on such platforms. There’s always the option of simulating trades on […]
2019-5-14 02:28 | |
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It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that.
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Vincent He. Since May 1, 2019, bitcoin’s price has been rising, reaching a top of over $6,000. As the whole cryptocurrency industry was enjoying the rise, an unexpected hack put a stop to the rise of bitcoin.
2019-5-10 18:48 | |
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It’s said that data powers today’s most profitable corporations, just like fossil fuels energized those of the past. To paraphrase: your data is being used by businesses over and over to help them make important decisions.
2019-5-4 18:00 | |
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While the Crypto Winter may be lingering with us into the spring, crypto exchanges are doing just fine. According to CoinMarketCap, there are now 255 major crypto exchanges.
2019-5-4 22:14 | |
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CoinMarketCap, a market capitalization tracker, announced in its sixth Anniversary blog post on May 1, 2019, that it will be removing exchanges from its calculations that fail to provide necessary data.
2019-5-3 20:00 | |
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Coinmarketcap is taking very seriously its commitment to promote transparency and trust in the ecosystem. In a post published on its official website on the occasion of the platform’s birthday, the company explained how its team.
2019-5-2 02:32 | |
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When someone is first introduced to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, one of the first services they interact with is an exchange. In order to experience the beauty of Bitcoin, you first must acquire it.
2019-5-1 02:33 | |
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Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses.
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
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Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are one of crypto's more novel and ambitious applications — one that Bitcoin, until recently, has had nothing to do with.
2019-4-19 18:33 | |
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Bitcoin is legal in Botswana, but that does not mean that it is easy to get a hold of. Those who are interested in purchasing bitcoin must do so from exchanges located outside of the country and in some instances, they actually need to leave the country to make the purchase. Philonah Shamukuni is a […]
2019-4-18 14:31 | |
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“A statement may be both true and dangerous. The previous sentence is such a statement. ” - David Friedman Freedom of speech is a topic that many internet communities have struggled with over the last two decades.
2019-4-19 04:03 | |
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Anthony Pompliano says: if all exchanges delist BSV, this could act as a ”sign of solidarity behind Bitcoin”. But why? Anthony A sign of solidarity behind the only thing that matters Anthony is famous for his active participation in the cryptocurrency industry as the co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital – a crypto-focused asset management firm.
2019-4-15 11:36 | |
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Chainalysis says FATF must rethink its recommendations to crypto exchanges
2019-4-13 14:18 | |
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Within the sphere of traditional finance, at least, crypto has a custody problem. The problem? Crypto is complicated, security is tricky and — if we’re being frank — the suits don’t know a bit from a byte (or a blockchain from a cloud server).
2019-4-12 22:03 | |
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New announcements around Bitcoin’s Lightning Network have been coming almost nonstop lately, with new exchanges, wallets and other services popping up seemingly every day.
2019-4-8 18:21 | |
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As part of an ongoing criminal case, a judge in Canada has ordered that a local online drug dealer must forfeit about 281. 41 bitcoin (worth about $1. 4 million) after it was found that he used the cryptocurrency to fund his illegal activities.
2019-4-5 20:02 | |
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The CoolWallet S, made by CoolBit X, combines hot and cold storage solutions, blending the mobility afforded by software wallets with the enhanced security features offered by hardware wallets.
2019-4-4 00:05 | |
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Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world.
2019-3-29 18:20 | |
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As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges.
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
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There are many keywords in blockchain, but few spark as much emotion as “decentralization. ” For many of us, it was the dream of decentralization that inspired us to embark into the industry in the first place — the driving force encouraging us to explore the many industries and practice areas that could be positively impacted by this technology.
2019-3-1 19:43 | |
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With the likes of Fidelity and Bakkt, Mike Belshe predicts ‘massive growth’ in 2019, but proper cryptocurrency custody is a must
2019-3-27 21:21 | |
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QuadrigaCX Exchange’s founder, Gerald Cotten, passed away more than two months ago, and with his death, the keys to the exchange’s cold storage allegedly went to the grave with him.
2019-2-26 22:21 | |
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An ability to freely and quickly exchange currencies is one of the most important signs of a healthy, functional economy. Ease of access to various types of currency, near-instant transfer of value and low transaction fees are a must for any experienced currency trader out there.
2019-2-25 00:46 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges And Related Businesses Must Create A Self-Regulatory Organization – Says CFTC Commissioner While the United States regulators are still trying to come up with amenable guidelines to govern the crypto industry, the United States Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner, Brian Quintenz has reportedly urged firms and stakeholders in the cryptospace to […]
2019-2-18 22:14 | |
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Regulators in Indonesia have finally recognized Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as commodities, thus providing legal backing for trading virtual currencies. Consequently, cryptocurrency exchanges in the country now have a set of requirements that must be satisfied before being allowed to operate.
2019-2-15 15:00 | |
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Latest Bitcoin Cash News In the Philippines, virtual currency exchanges must obtain an operating license from the country’s central bank—the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Good news is, the country’s regulator is open to new and innovative technologies.
2019-2-14 16:47 | |
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I had the opportunity to participate on a legal panel with David Silver at the Unconfiscatable: Bitcoin Not Blockchain Conference put on by Tone Vays in Las Vegas.
2019-2-7 20:39 | |
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Venezuela has activated new regulations for crypto service providers in the country, including exchange platforms and miners.
2019-2-4 18:30 | |
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It's time for the crypto world to adopt the best practices of the traditional public securities exchanges, including rules on ethics and fair dealing.
2019-2-3 14:10 | |
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It happened: Bitcoin is now an Ethereum token. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), an ERC-20 token with a 1-1 peg to bitcoin, went live on the Ethereum network on the final day of January, “the first token that makes Bitcoin compatible with the Ethereum chain,” its architects say.
2019-2-2 00:04 | |
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Binance has finally joined the fiat-on-ramp party, adding support for crypto purchases using credit cards. This is made possible through its integration with payment processor Simplex, according to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine.
2019-2-1 20:59 | |
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Five cryptocurrency exchange operators including Coincheck have signed up to self-regulate under Japanese law. They have joined the self-regulatory association which, until now, has only accepted regulated crypto exchanges as members.
2019-1-5 16:10 | |
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Following the ruling by Chile’s supreme court that a bank can legally close accounts of a crypto exchange, the country’s Court of Defense of Free Competition reaffirmed that banks must reopen crypto exchanges’ accounts.
2019-1-5 07:00 | |
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The CNB approves plan to explore allocating a portion of its €140 billion reserves to Bitcoin.
The Czech central bank's exploration of Bitcoin for reserves could signal a shift towards digital assets, impacting global reserve strategies. The post Czech central bank approves proposal to explore Bitcoin for foreign exchange reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale, the asset management firm behind spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund GBTC, has announced the launch of Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF. The new ETF, with the ticker MNRS, targets investors eyeing investment opportunities across companies offering Bitcoin mining services.
Grayscale's ETF could drive increased investment in Bitcoin mining, potentially boosting industry growth and influencing Bitcoin's market dynamics. The post Grayscale rolls out Bitcoin Miners ETF, taps into global Bitcoin mining ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Bitcoins four-year cycle may be broken by Trumps new crypto executive order, extending the bull market. The post Bitwise CIO says Bitcoin’s four-year cycle may be broken by Trump’s new crypto executive order appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin clings to $100K amid market anticipation before the FOMC meeting as traders await potential Fed impact on risk assets. The post Bitcoin clings to 100K ahead of tomorrow’s FOMC meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Preston Pysh explains how the rescission of SAB 121 could permanently entrench Bitcoin into the financial system, surpassing the importance of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.