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FATF to Strengthen Control Over Crypto Exchanges to Prevent Money Laundering
21.6.2019
At the plenary session today, the FATF focused on greater regulation of cryptocurrency to stop its usage in money laundering
Indian Government Shed Light on Proposed Crypto Regulation
21.6.2019
Since leaked information regarding India’s cryptocurrency bill emerged, there have been constant discussions about what it entails. Four different government bodies have been asked about their involvement in the drafting of the bill. South Korea went through a similar situation, causing...
Wanxiang and PlatON Join Forces for Blockchain Infrastructure of New Smart City in China
20.6.2019
Auto giant with multiple subsidiaries, Wanxiang, has partnered with PlatON to create blockchain solutions for future smart city in Hangzhou
Russia To Introduce Its Own Cryptocurrency In Two Weeks, Libra Criticized Heavily
20.6.2019
The Russian government has, on many occasions, stated that it would introduce a cryptocurrency for global trade in 2019, and the time seems to arrive finally. As per recent reports, Russia will launch its cryptocurrency in the next two weeks. Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister, Alexei Moiseev...
Malaysia Launches Work Visa Program for Blockchain Tech Professionals
20.6.2019
Malaysia has rolled out a work visa program that enables tech specialists to work for local blockchain companies
Brazil Requires Crypto Exchanges to Report on User Transactions to Authorities
20.6.2019
Brazil's federal revenue service now requires that crypto exchanges report on users’ transactions
Senate Banking Committee Sets Hearing on Facebook’s Crypto for July 16
19.6.2019
The Banking Committee of the United States Senate has set a hearing on Facebook’s new cryptocurrency for July
Phillipine Government Tech Department Signs Deal With Blockchain Firm
19.6.2019
The Phillippinegovernment has signed an agreement with blockchain firm Monsoon, hoping to improve its business and cybersecurity sectors through blockchain tech
Russia Will Not Legalize Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Official Says
19.6.2019
Russian politician Anatoly Aksakov said that the government has no plans to legalize Facebook’s long-awaited Libra stablecoin
Russia to Adopt Crypto Legislation Within Two Weeks: Deputy Finance Minister
19.6.2019
Russian parliament will adopt the country’s major crypto bill, “On Digital Financial Assets,” in the next two weeks, according to the deputy finance minister
Chair of House Financial Services Committee Requests Halt on Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.6.2019
Chair of House Financial Services Committee requests moratorium on development of Facebook’s Project Libra
Brazilian BTC Exchange Faces Numerous Lawsuits From Clients Unable to Access Funds
18.6.2019
A bitcoin exchange in Brazil is being sued for retaining funds against request, citing ongoing attacks against the exchange since May as root of issue
French Minister of Economy to Ask for Guarantees From Facebook In Regards to Its Forthcoming Coin
18.6.2019
French Minister of the Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire has raised concerns about Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin
US CFTC Brings Action Against $147 Million Bitcoin Investment Scheme
18.6.2019
The CFTC has brought an action against now-defunct entity Control-Finance, which reportedly defrauded over 1,000 investors to launder $147 million in bitcoin
Georgian Gov’t, IOHK Partner to Develop Blockchain in Education, Ministry Services
17.6.2019
Georgia’s government has signed an MoU with blockchain technology firm IOHK to implement blockchain-enabled projects across business, education and government services
Bitcoin Trades for a Premium in Hong Kong During Protests
16.6.2019
Right now, thousands of citizens from Hong Kong are protesting certain leaders and opposing a proposed extradition law. Alongside the protests, the country’s political issues are reportedly pushing wealthy Hong Kong residents to move their capital offshore. Since last week, the price...
Indian Crypto Community Petitions Government for Regulation
16.6.2019
Following widespread reports of the upcoming Indian cryptocurrency bill, the crypto community has started a petition for the government to quickly implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In addition, a television network operated by the Upper House of the Indian Parliament has aired...
Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm
14.6.2019
Financial Supervisory Authority, the single financial regulator in Iceland, has approved the first DLT-based electronic money firm Monerium
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
14.6.2019
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Venezuela Issues 50,000 Bolivar Bill Amid Persistent Hyperinflation
14.6.2019
Venezuelans are used to their currency costing less than the paper it’s printed on. Economic misfortunes and political upheaval place their country at the bottom of all inflation charts, year after year. The latest incarnation of the national fiat, Bolívar Soberano, has succumbed to...