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US Politicians Want to Ban End-to-End Encryption on Messaging Services like Telegram and Whatsapp

2.2.2020
Under the guise of fighting against online child pornography, American politicians are trying to effectively ban end-to-end encryption on all communication technology platforms for everyone. Newly proposed legislation could force companies like Apple, Google and Facebook to create back doors...

Europe’s First Crypto License Issuer Warns of New Unregistered Crypto Firm

31.1.2020
Luxembourg financial watchdog CSSF warns against a crypto firm claiming to be headquartered in the country

Crypto Upstages Other Mobile Payments in US Congressional Hearing

30.1.2020
U.S. Congress can’t stop talking about crypto at a hearing on alternatives to cash, with many representatives clearly studying up on the space

Coinbase Custody and Bison Trails to Lobby Staking Adoption

30.1.2020
Coinbase Custody and Bison Trails join the Proof of Stake Alliance advocacy group

Antonopoulos Writes to Judge Vouching for Law Team Suing Bitfinex for BTC Manipulation

29.1.2020
Andreas Antonopoulos files an affidavit of support for lawyer suing Bitfinex for manipulating Bitcoin’s price in 2017 as three firms jockey to lead the case

New Chainalysis Report Sheds Light on Darknet Markets and the Need for Onchain Privacy

29.1.2020
Darknet market activity hit new highs in 2019, as shown in a new report from blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis. Despite concerted attempts from law enforcement (LE) to crack down on darknet markets (DNMs), coupled with several exit scams, crypto inflows and outflows surpassed $800 million last...

City of Zermatt Switzerland Now Accepts Tax Payments in Bitcoin

29.1.2020
The Swiss municipality of Zermatt is now the second city in Switzerland where taxpayers are officially allowed to pay their dues in Bitcoin

Singapore Introduces Licensing for Crypto Platforms, New Payment Services Now Act in Force

29.1.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the commencement of the city-state’s new Payment Services Act. The law mandates the implementation of a licensing regime that applies to payment providers, exchanges and other platforms dealing with cryptocurrencies. Their operators...

New Law May Kill Smaller South Korean Crypto Exchanges + More News

28.1.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. Exchanges news Smaller South Korean exchanges could be forced to close if the government pushes ahead with plans to impose tighter...

British Court Freezes $860,000 in Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Payout

28.1.2020
A U.K. court has ordered Bitfinex to freeze nearly $1 million in bitcoin after the crypto exchange and blockchain sleuthing firm Chainalysis traced the funds to a ransomware payment

E Pluribus Unum: Four Class-Action Suits Against Bitfinex Over 2017 BTC Price Now One

27.1.2020
Four class-action cases against Bitfinex for BTC market manipulation in 2017 are now one, according to overseeing judge

Ukraine to Oversee Crypto Transactions Above $1,200, Sees Opportunities in Legalization Not Risks

27.1.2020
Cryptocurrency transactions in Ukraine will be strictly monitored by the state, although the country’s finance minister admits that it’s not digital coins but fiat cash that criminals and corrupt officials are more likely to use. The legalization of cryptocurrencies remains a priority...

Spill Your Sats: H&R Block Tells Crypto Customers to Self-Report on Taxes, Even If Imperfectly

27.1.2020
Tax season for United States residents is fast approaching, and the IRS wants to know about everyone’s involvement in the crypto space. Thanks to a recently updated income tax form including a question about crypto activity, tax preparation companies like H&R Block are advising filers...

Digital Courts Trial Decentralized Justice, Real World Weighs Verdict

27.1.2020
Can contractual disputes and conflicts be legally resolved by blockchain-powered game theory protocols?

Companies Keep Flocking to Swiss Crypto Valley, Over 1,000 Jobs Added in a Year

26.1.2020
Crypto Valley, a fintech-friendly region centered on the canton of Zug, has been expanding to other parts of Switzerland and neighboring Liechtenstein. Despite all the challenges facing the blockchain industry, favorable regulations and improving access to banking and legal services are attracting...

The Fallout From Onecoin’s Ponzi Scheme Continues to Impact Investors

25.1.2020
In late 2019, the remnants of multi-level Ponzi scheme Onecoin crumbled. However, Onecoin’s founder, dubbed the ‘crypto queen,’ Ruja Ignatova, remains on the run and law enforcement haven’t caught up with her yet. Moreover, police are investigating two churches in...