Category Archive For "Bitcoin Regulation"
Israeli Banks Should Not Deny Services to Crypto Firms: Attorney General
Israeli banks should not deny services to firms involved with crypto, attorney general Avichai Mandelblit said
Blockfolio and TokenTax Join Forces to Make Taxes Easier
Blockfolio users can now import their existing crypto portfolios into TokenTax’s automated software
New Canadian Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin QCAD to be Regulated by FinTRAC
Canada Stablecorp’s new CAD-pegged stablecoin QCAD will start being regulated by major local AML authority, the FinTRAC, by June 2020
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FinCen: Social Media Crypto Projects Can’t Ignore Money Laundering Risk
The deputy director of FinCen says social media platforms should have the same AML compliance responsibilities as traditional financial actors
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Adds ‘BERNIE’ Futures Following ‘TRUMP’
After its TRUMP launch last week, FTX plans to release the 2020 presidential election futures trading on five more candidates, including BERNIE
Switzerland to Require ID for Crypto Exchange Transactions Over $1K
Switzerland lowers limit for unidentified crypto exchange transactions
Japanese Lawmakers Want US to Place Digital Currencies on G7 Agenda
In light of China’s forthcoming digital yuan, Japan should push the U.S. to place digital currencies on the G7’s agenda, say local lawmakers
SEC’s Cryptomom Proposes Safe Harbor Framework for Token Projects
U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposes to grant decentralized token projects a three-year grace period
UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist
Verdict in India Imminent, RBI Cites Warren Buffet Skepticism as Reason to Ban Crypto
The RBI’s defense of its crypto ban has so far consisted of the finance body claiming that cryptocurrencies can have a negative impact on the nation’s financial stability
US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member
Fed board member Lael Brainard says the institution must remain on the frontier of central bank digital currency research and policy development
Europe’s First Crypto License Issuer Warns of New Unregistered Crypto Firm
Luxembourg financial watchdog CSSF warns against a crypto firm claiming to be headquartered in the country
Silk Road Marketplace Senior Adviser Pleads Guilty in US Federal Court
The senior adviser to the Silk Road dark web marketplace has admitted one count of conspiracy to distribute narcotics in a U.S. federal court
US Rep. Emmer Unsettled by Stifled Crypto Innovation at Congressional Hearing
U.S. Representative Emmer fears stifled cryptocurrency innovation in Fintech digital payments hearing before congress
Coinbase Custody and Bison Trails to Lobby Staking Adoption
Coinbase Custody and Bison Trails join the Proof of Stake Alliance advocacy group
British Financial Watchdog Approves BCB Group as Authorized Payment Firm
BCB Group, a crypto-focused payment provider for the likes of major global crypto firms like Coinbase, is now officially approved by the FCA
Are You Ready for the New Crypto Tax Season?
Crypto tax season has started: Here are Cointelegraph’s tips for easy and accurate reports.
UK High Court Orders Freeze on $1M of Bitcoin in Ransomware Case
A UK court has ordered to freeze over $1 million in Bitcoin from a Canadian insurance firm in a ransomware attack
Draft of India’s National DLT Strategy Calls for State-Run Digital Rupee
A draft of an Indian national blockchain strategy suggests the development of a digital rupee on a permission public blockchain
Gemini Europe Hires New Chief Compliance Officer for Europe Expansion
Gemini cryptocurrency exchange appoints RBS veteran as new chief compliance officer for its push into Europe
