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US House Passes Bill Mandating SEC and CFTC to Establish Working Group Focused on Digital Assets
22.4.2021
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a crypto-related bill introduced by pro-bitcoin Congressman Patrick McHenry. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a working group focused on digital assets. Bill...
Wallex Bank: Launching The Next Level Asset and Digital Asset Ecosystem
22.4.2021
Wallex Trust & Custody, a fintech company based in the USA and Europe that offers trust and custody services among its clients across borders notably in Europe, Asia, and Africa, has announced it has received a banking Crypto and Insurance license issued by the Comoros International Banking...
Online Music Store Beatport to Start Accepting Bitcoin Payments, Launches Curated NFT
22.4.2021
A major American DJ-related online music store has joined the crypto adoption frenzy by accepting bitcoin payments. Beatport is the latest firm that adopts a crypto payment gateway after signed a partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com. Bitcoin Payment Gateway Will Be Launched in June Per Music...
New digital dispute rules aim to keep crypto disagreements out of court
22.4.2021
New digital dispute rules could keep smart contract disagreements out of the courts with the help of an independent arbitration tribunal
Turkish crypto exchange halts trading amid reports of police raid
22.4.2021
Thodex has gone silent since announcing a halt in trading and withdrawals
Another UK bank serves anti-crypto notice to customers
22.4.2021
U.K. commercial bank NatWest says it does not want to do business with clients and customers who deal in crypto
Ex-US Regulator: Fears of Regulation Suppressing Crypto Have Gone Away
22.4.2021
Brian Brooks. The former acting head of the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Brian Brooks, has hinted that the crypto regulation storm may have passed, claiming that the size of the industry means governments and regulators will no longer be able to stamp it out.
“Now that we're...
South Korean Customs Officials Promise their Own ‘Crypto Crackdown’
22.4.2021
South Korean customs authorities have added their voices to the choir of public officials promising to “clamp down” on illegal crypto transactions – particularly those involving overseas remittances and opportunistic traders seeking to take advantage of the kimchi premium.
In a report from...
Despite scams, Australian securities regulator keen to support crypto industry
22.4.2021
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission wants to support the local cryptocurrency industry, despite receiving large numbers of reports about crypto scams
First Digital Trust announces $2.15M funding for Asian digital payments service
22.4.2021
The funding will be used to develop debit and credit card payment rails in Asia
Investment Manager Guggenheim Warns of ‘Major Correction’ in Bitcoin
22.4.2021
Guggenheim CIO Scott Minerd has warned of a “major correction” in bitcoin in the near term. Claiming that bitcoin is “very frothy,” he is forecasting a 50% decline in the price of the cryptocurrency. Scott Minerd’s Latest Warning About Bitcoin The chief investment...
Samsung, Shinhan Card Workers ‘Quit Jobs after Making Crypto Fortunes’
22.4.2021
Source: Adobe/S_E
The South Korean mainstream media has found a new subject du jour – crypto. And all of today’s major newspapers carried reports on crypto fever 2.0, a wave of investment that has seen bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin buying go through the roof, eclipsing even the situation in late 2017...
South Korean Government Seeks to Regulate International Remittances Related to Crypto ‘Kimchi Premium’
22.4.2021
The famous gap in cryptocurrency prices in South Korean crypto exchanges and overseas ones known as “kimchi premium” raises some concerns among the nation’s government. The latest reports suggest that the country is planning to regulate international remittances tied to kimchi...
Sale of MTI Bitcoins in South Africa Briefly Wipes out Premium Buyers
22.4.2021
The premium or arbitrage gap on bitcoin in South Africa recently turned negative following the offloading of coins worth over $75 million by liquidators of MTI. As a result of the temporary supply glut, buying bitcoins on local South African exchanges briefly became cheaper than buying on overseas...
Norwegian authorities urge crypto users to declare earnings on upcoming return
21.4.2021
"Our experience is that most people will follow all laws and regulations, and we will help those who invest in crypto to do it right," said Marius Johansen
Facebook-Backed Crypto Diem Updates Launch Plan — Will Take a ‘Phased Approach’
21.4.2021
The cryptocurrency proposed by social media giant Facebook is gearing up to launch using a “phased approach,” its co-creator explains. The Diem Association, which oversees the crypto’s development, has been in talks with regulators to obtain a license. Diem Updates Launch Plan...
Former Amazon exec will become new CFO of crypto exchange Bitstamp
21.4.2021
Stephen Bearpark is a 3-year veteran of Amazon and former finance director for Barclays
Softbank-Backed Wework Adopts Crypto as Form of Payment and Holds in Balance Sheet
21.4.2021
Global space provider Wework has announced that it will now accept payment in select cryptocurrencies. The company has partnered with Bitpay and Coinbase for inbound and outbound transactions. In addition, the Softbank-backed company says it will also hold the currency on its balance sheet. Wework...
Bot-traded futures, explained
21.4.2021
How do bot-traded futures work, what are the top tips for success, and what are the common pitfalls to avoid? This explained article reveals all
Rothschild Investment Vehicle Doubles Down On Crypto, Invests In Kraken
21.4.2021
Source: a screenshot, Instagram/krakenfx
The Rothschild family has taken a further step into the world of crypto through its RIT Capital Partners venture – formerly the Rothschild Investment Trust.
It appears this investment – in the US-based crypto exchange powerhouse Kraken – was kept under...