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Experts Say Mexico’s Regulations Raise the Bar ‘Too High’ for Crypto Entrepreneurs
5.8.2019
New laws are strangling crypto startups before they can begin to trade
Tax Expert: IRS Letters Confirm That Trading Cryptos Is a Taxable Event
5.8.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on July 26 that 10,000 American cryptocurrency users will receive a letter reminding them to pay taxes or amend any mistakes on past filings. At the time, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said U.S. taxpayers should take the warning letters...
US Regulator Plans to Outsource Running Cryptocurrency Nodes
2.8.2019
A recently published document reveals that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has plans to hire contractors to run specific cryptocurrency full nodes for the government agency. According to the SEC documentation, the regulator wants third-party contractors to run nodes for Bitcoin...
More Control or More Freedom? SEC to Run BTC, ETH, XRP nodes; Inviting Contractors
1.8.2019
Contractors for running Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) nodes are required. This notice was announced by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The SEC wants to run its own nodes on Bitcoin and Ethereum. The chosen contractors will need to run the nodes on behalf...
Ripple Writes Open Letter to Government, Asks for Fair Crypto Regulations
29.7.2019
Leading crypto-blockchain network Ripple has penned an open letter to the US Government, requesting fair regulation of the crypto industry. The letter comes as a response to the growing dissent in the government regarding digital currencies, especially after social media giant, infamous for several...
Large Regulated Token Sales Indicate ICOs May Be Coming Back
28.7.2019
Initial coin offerings have seen a significant decline in popularity, but they are not to be written off completely. Although you don’t hear the term “ICO” so often nowadays, some recent regulatory developments indicate they have a place in the digital economy realm. Crowdfunding...
New York Legislature Names Initial Members to Crypto Task Force
23.7.2019
The 6 named members of the state's Digital Currency Taskforce will assist in determining how to regulate, define, and use cryptocurrencies
Honestnode Founder Discusses the First Stablecoin Built on Bitcoin Cash
22.7.2019
On June 12, the Honestnode team announced the release of a new stablecoin project built on top of the Bitcoin Cash network called Honestcoin (USDH). The new token was made using the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) and recently launched on the cryptocurrency trading platform Coinex. This week...
The Myth of Authority: Mnuchin Denies USD Is Used Criminally
22.7.2019
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has once again weighed in on bitcoin, claiming the U.S. dollar has not been used to finance “nefarious” activity on a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box. Democratic House Representative Maxine Waters also dropped a tasty nugget of...
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says G7 in Agreement on Libra, Cryptocurrencies
19.7.2019
“There was a clear agreement ... that Libra, in particular, raises some very significant concerns, and cryptocurrencies more broadly," said Mnuchin
US Treasury Secretary Mnunchin Says G7 in Agreement on Libra, Cryptocurrencies
19.7.2019
“There was a clear agreement ... that Libra in particular raises some very significant concerns, and cryptocurrencies more broadly," said Mnuchin
France’s Financial Watchdog Proposes ‘Voluntary’ Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
17.7.2019
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements
Spain Thwarts Bitcoin ATM Scam, Prompting Regulatory Debate Worldwide
16.7.2019
Bitcoin ATMs are not currently governed by EU money laundering regulations, and arrests coordinated by Spanish police and Europol in May are bringing new focus to this loophole. A group of eight Spanish and Latin American individuals have been arrested, along with several of their associates,...
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
G20 Policymakers to Discuss Regulations Proposed by Crypto Industry
27.6.2019
As world leaders start arriving for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, policymakers and crypto industry representatives are convening at another summit to discuss the implications of proposed global standards for crypto assets and service providers, as well as solutions that will minimize unintended...
Republic of Abkhazia Develops Law Draft on Crypto Mining
25.6.2019
Abkhazia’s Ministry of Economy has approved a bill on crypto mining and sent it to the Cabinet of Ministers of the republic
Howey Schmowey – The Real Answer is to Update Securities Regulations
23.6.2019
The SEC should focus more on fraud prevention than if an asset is a security, as fraud can be committed with securities too, argues David Weisberger
BCH Can Be the Global Coin for Daily Spending, Says Italian Crypto Executive
23.6.2019
Italy has had its share of economic problems in the past decade and a growing number of its citizens blame the euro for their country’s misfortunes. Italians, many of whom still prefer to use cash, are now turning their attention to cryptocurrencies such as BCH. Federico Pecoraro, the CEO...
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
VPN Providers Defy Order to Connect to Russia’s Internet Censor
16.6.2019
Russian regulators have once again moved to expand oversight of the online space in an attempt to ensure compliance with various restrictions Moscow is trying to impose. But as in other cases, their efforts have been met with resistance. Over a dozen VPN platforms, popular among crypto enthusiasts...