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Major Chinese Financial News Provider Quietly Adds Crypto Index
4.7.2019
Sina Finance, major Chinese financial news source, has silently launched crypto index on its mobile app, according to local reports
French Regulators Notice Uptick In Crypto-Related Complaints
3.7.2019
French financial authorities have observed an uptick in cryptocurrency-related complaints from investors
US a Crypto Exchange Scarecrow — What Needs to Change?
3.7.2019
Unclear regulation is causing exchanges to leave the U.S. or block some options for U.S. customers, can the negative trend for America be reversed?
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives, ETNs
3.7.2019
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
3.7.2019
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency
Cuba ‘Studying Cryptocurrency’ To Dodge U.S. Sanctions, Says Gov’t
3.7.2019
In the face of increasing U.S. sanctions, Cuba is pondering joining Venezuela on crypto
Modi Discussed Crypto Standards at G20 Summit – A Look at How They Apply to India
3.7.2019
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in discussions on crypto assets at the G20 leaders’ summit in Osaka, Japan. At the conclusion of the summit, the leaders of the G20 countries jointly declared their commitment to applying the crypto standards set by the Financial Action...
British Regulator FCA Prepares a Potential Ban of Crypto CFDs for Retail Investors
2.7.2019
British financial watchdog, the FCA, will soon publish a consultation paper on a potential ban of crypto CFDs for retail investors
UK Financial Watchdog Grants License to London-Based Crypto Asset Firm
2.7.2019
London-based Prime Factor Capital has received FCA approval to operate as a cryptocurrency investment management firm
Gemini to Apply for Broker-Dealer License in Bid to Trade Crypto Securities
2.7.2019
The Winklevoss-owned cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is applying for a broker-dealer license from FINRA
Africa’s Interest in Bitcoin Remains High as 15 States Plan to Adopt the ‘Eco’ Currency
2.7.2019
By 2020, a large group of West African countries plan to adopt a single fiat currency called the eco. After a meeting in Abuja held on June 29 between the 15 member-country regional bloc, the implementation of a new single currency, after debating the monetary unit for years, was agreed. Despite...
Planned Solution for FATF ‘Travel Rule’ Compliance Keeps User Data Private
2.7.2019
CipherTrace is teaming with Shyft on a blockchain solution to help crypto firms meet tough new standards from the Financial Action Task Force
Dutch Ministers Call for Cryptocurrency, Cash Use Regulations
1.7.2019
Dutch ministers have proposed that the government regulate crypto and large cash transactions, citing concerns over money laundering
Official: Russia Will Not Introduce Separate Regulation for Facebook’s Libra
1.7.2019
Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said Russia will not introduce separate legislation regarding Facebook’s Libra
G20 Leaders Reaffirm Position on Cryptocurrencies in Statement
1.7.2019
Following the G20 Summit in Osaka, global leaders reaffirmed their position on cryptocurrencies in a joint statement
Major Korean Bank Clamps Down on Accounts Linked to Crypto Exchanges
1.7.2019
One of South Korea’s biggest banks is reportedly planning to intensify regulations on accounts linked to crypto exchanges
G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A Look at Their Commitments
1.7.2019
The G20 leaders jointly issued a declaration on crypto assets at the end of their summit in Osaka, Japan. They declared their commitments, reaffirmed that crypto assets do not pose a threat to global financial stability, and requested further work done by standard-setting bodies. Also read:...
BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies ‘Sooner Than We Think’
1.7.2019
The chief of the Bank for International Settlements has acknowledged that central banks will likely soon need to issue their own digital currencies
Flowery V20 Talk and Government Terror: Why Darknet Crime Is the Least of Our Worries
1.7.2019
Governments and central banking regulatory bodies continue to express concern about crypto being used for criminal purposes and terror. The terror campaigns of these very same governments continue unabated, however. In the wake of the V20 summit it might seem that lawmakers actually care about...
Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Global Regulators
30.6.2019
We need to solve the communication problem between crypto projects and regulators to build a healthy ecosystem, writes Shin'ichirio Matsuo