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Aussie cyber spies to control critical infrastructure during ransomware attacks
20.10.2021
The new bill, if passed, will allow cyber warfare operatives to take over control of critical infrastructure under attack
Local Businesses in New York Urge Governor to Impose Statewide Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
18.10.2021
The governor of New York state, Kathy Hochul, has been urged by a group of local companies to deny business permits to bitcoin miners. The letter specifically asks for the “denial of permits for the Greenidge Generating Station and the Fortistar North Tonawanda Facility.” The letter...
Russia, Belarus Move to Introduce Special Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners
18.10.2021
Authorities in Belarus and the Russian Federation are taking steps to separate cryptocurrency miners from other groups of power users and deny them access to subsidized energy. This could lead to the adoption of differentiated electricity rates for businesses involved in digital coin minting...
New York businesses ask governor to deny permits for crypto mining
18.10.2021
Crypto mining's environmental impact continues to raise concerns with regulators and businesses alike
Kyrgyzstan Raises Electricity Rates for Cryptocurrency Miners
3.10.2021
The government of Kyrgyzstan has recently revised its electricity tariffs for various groups of consumers. Authorities in Bishkek have raised the rates at which crypto mining businesses buy power citing the energy-intensive nature of the coin minting process. Crypto Miners in Kyrgyzstan to Pay More...
CFTC charges 12 New York crypto options businesses with failing to register
30.9.2021
The listed crypto options providers named by the CFTC include relatively unknown names such as Bitfxprofit, Star FX Pro, Smarter Signals and BinanceFx Trade
Small Business Owners Study Says Los Angeles Ranks the Most Crypto-Friendly City in the US
25.9.2021
A recent study conducted by the online invoicing company that works with small businesses Skynova explains that the city of Los Angeles (LA) is the “most crypto-friendly city in the United States.” Skynova surveyed close to 600 small business owners and top-level executives from...
Bank of Russia Lists Crypto Companies Among Financial Pyramids
24.9.2021
The Central Bank of Russia has recently expanded its database of financial market players suspected of illicit activities. Several crypto companies have been added to the list along with entities bearing signs of Ponzi schemes, as well as illegal credit organizations and forex dealers. Central Bank...
Unido – Building the Future of Crypto Custody and Asset Management for Enterprises
17.9.2021
As the floodgates are opening for large businesses and corporations to enter the crypto market, you see increasing demand for an established digital asset management platform. Luckily, Unido is among just a few who fits these criteria, but with all the noise in the crypto space now, it is crucial...
Bank of Russia Recommends Banks to Block Cards, Wallets Used to Transact With Crypto Exchangers
14.9.2021
The central bank of Russia has advised commercial banks on how to identify and block cards and wallet accounts used by shady businesses. Along with illegal forex dealers and financial pyramids, the regulator has also listed crypto exchangers as suspicious entities. New AML Recommendations by Bank...
Shaq Says He Won’t Invest In Crypto Until He Understands It
13.9.2021
shaquille-oneal-hasnt-invested-in-crypto.html">told CNBC. “So I will probably stay away from it until I get a full understanding of what it is.”The former Los Angeles Lakers player recognizes that numerous athletes have entered into partnerships with crypto-focused businesses or invested
Seychelles Examines the Pros and Cons of Licensing Crypto Trading Platforms
10.9.2021
Seychelles’ Financial Services Authority (FSA) together with the country’s finance ministry, is reportedly working on a policy to either prohibit or license crypto trading platforms as registered international businesses. Increase in International Investigations of Crypto Platforms...
This Assurance Layer Is Bringing Trust To The World of DeFi Lending And Borrowing
9.9.2021
rade assets and derivatives, and so on. People who want to borrow against their crypto assets to make even bigger bets frequently use this collection of businesses.There are two fundamental distinctions from traditional banks. All services are for digital currencies rather than government-iss
Ukraine Adopts Law ‘On Virtual Assets’ to Regulate Crypto Market
9.9.2021
The parliament in Kyiv has passed legislation determining the rules for crypto-related operations in Ukraine. The law “On Virtual Assets” recognizes cryptocurrencies as intangible goods while denying them the status of legal tender. It also regulates the activities and obligations...
Australian crypto businesses tell Senate inquiry about being de-banked up to 91 times
9.9.2021
Speaking on a panel as part of the senate inquiry into “Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre” three crypto firms outlined their de-banking experience in Australia
Bitcoin’s Legal in El Salvador – But Still Has a Mountain to Climb
7.9.2021
ntroversy is already blighting the move, masterminded by the El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Some claim that a clause in the new law that forces businesses to accept BTC as a form of payment if requested is an example of “strong-arm tactics.”In a bid to drive up the pace of adoption – and
Biden Administration Pushes Global Crypto Data Sharing Rules in $3.5 Trillion Budget Bill: Report
1.9.2021
The Biden administration is reportedly pushing to include global crypto data sharing rules in the $3.5 trillion budget package. The Treasury wants crypto businesses to report information on foreign account holders “so that the U.S. can share information with global trading partners.”...
Australian regulator issues warning about unlicensed crypto businesses
18.8.2021
Based on the reports from Aussie investors, ASIC said that citizens have suffered significant losses due to “excessive leverage, platform outages, or unfair liquidations.”
People’s Bank of China Targets Crypto Companies in Shenzhen Crackdown
18.8.2021
The Shenzhen office of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has reportedly set out to correct the business activities of about a dozen companies allegedly engaged in cryptocurrency transactions. According to Chinese media, the entities have been targeted in a crackdown on crypto trading in...
South Korea’s crypto regulation is now expanding to foreign businesses
13.8.2021
Any overseas activity outside Korea that has domestic effects or consequences shall be subject to the amended crypto regulation