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Crypto Rating Council Is Out to Help Change US Regulatory Landscape
4.10.2019
The Crypto Rating Council (CRC) boasts of a number of high profile members including Coinbase, Kraken and Bittrex
Russia Regulates Digital Rights, Advances Other Crypto-Related Bills
4.10.2019
After much deliberation in the past months and years, Moscow has recently taken important steps toward regulating the crypto space. These are part of the efforts to open the way for the development of the Russian digital economy. The country, heavily dependent on energy exports and hurt by Western...
PayPal Withdraws From Facebook-Led Libra Crypto Project
4.10.2019
PayPal has withdrawn from the Libra Association, the company announced Friday
New York State Financial Regulator Hiring Crypto and Blockchain Specialist
4.10.2019
The New York Department of Financial Services is looking to hire a specialist with expertise in virtual currencies and blockchain
Great Bitcoin Expectations: How a Pioneer Grew Disappointed
4.10.2019
It’s not uncommon for a person to start out in an infant space – successfully even – with a goal of nurturing it and bringing a change through it, only to gradually become disappointed with what that space is growing to become in front of their very eyes. Such is the story of Jered Kenna,...
Apple Denies Speculation of Its Entry into Crypto Space
4.10.2019
Laying all speculations to rest, CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook, has virtually opposed the idea of private companies launching their currencies. The top executive said that private organizations should refrain from getting access to power by launching their own competing currencies. Just a couple...
Crypto Investment Group Grayscale Releases Bitcoin Cash Primer
4.10.2019
Crypto investment firm Grayscale has just released “An Introduction to Bitcoin Cash” highlighting the basics of BCH for those who may be yet unfamiliar, or just wish to brush up on the popular token forked from Bitcoin Core on August 1, 2017. With a significant reputation in...
New York’s Financial Watchdog Is Hiring Another Crypto Superintendent
4.10.2019
The specialized crypto unit of the New York Department of Financial Services is beefing up its staff with another hire
‘Gold-Backed’ Crypto Token’s Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators
4.10.2019
Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”
Reserve Bank of India Restricts Indian Police to Seize Crypto Scam Amount
4.10.2019
Legal implications on Banks by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have caused trouble for the Pune city police department wanting to cash out seized cryptocurrencies worth of 8.42 crore INR. That amount of Indian currency was acquired by selling 244.0925 Bitcoins. The cryptocurrency was seized from...
Binance Collaborates with Coinfirm to Improve the AML Compliances
4.10.2019
The major cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been hitting the headlines, since the announcement of its partnership with Coinfirm, a startup crypto analytics platform on October 3. This new integration is a step towards improving the anti-money laundering compliances associated with...
7 Crypto ETPs Now Trading on Main Swiss Stock Exchange
4.10.2019
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange now has seven cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) listed. They allow investors to either gain exposure to individual cryptocurrencies or invest in portfolios of top cryptocurrencies. Four ETPs track the prices of single cryptocurrencies. Also...
Crypto-Derivatives Can Be Tagged as Illegal in the UK by Next Year as Per the Latest Proposal
4.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies, since their launch, have always had to bear a certain amount of uncertainty from the financial world. Taking pride in being the first virtual currency, Bitcoin has been at the forefront to experience the good as well as the bad waves in the first place. Till date, governments...
What Ban? Bithumb Eyes India for Expansion + 11 More Crypto News
4.10.2019
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South Korea’s major crypto exchange Bithumb is hoping to launch an exchange in India, per a report...
The Exchange for the New Generation — Bitsoda.com Launches Globally
4.10.2019
The Singapore-based exchange, Bitsoda.com, is the newest force in digital asset trading platforms. Invested by Digital Finance Group with Ledger X, Circle and other well-known blockchain projects in the portfolio, Bitsoda.com stands out with adequate resource and enters global market fast with...
Cybervillains Are ‘Harvesting’ Crypto in Low-cost Hacking Campaigns
4.10.2019
Security experts are warning cryptocurrency holders to be aware of cyber thieves who are using a wide range of often low-cost software to “harvest” Bitcoin and altcoins from wallets all over the world.
Per a report from cybersecurity specialist ESET, a piece of malware named Casbaneiro (aka...
Research: $160 Malware Botnet Tries to Steal Crypto From 72,000 Devices
4.10.2019
Crypto phishing scam MasterMana reaches 2,000 users weekly: research
Crypto Custodian BitGo Launches Staking Services for Dash, Algorand
4.10.2019
Digital asset financial services firm BitGo launches a new staking service for the clients who store their assets with its qualified custodian subsidiary BitGo Trust
RBI Ban Stops Indian Police From Cashing Out Seized Crypto
4.10.2019
The effects of banking restrictions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have reached an Indian police department. The police sold some cryptocurrencies they seized only to find out that they cannot access the Rs 8.42 crore (~$1.2 million) proceeds due to the current RBI banking ban. Also read:...
Apple’s No to Crypto as More Libra Partners Could Cave to Regulators
4.10.2019
Apple has joined a fast-growing group of companies that are suddenly getting cold feet about all things cryptocurrency-related. The other crypto-cautious companies are reportedly some of Facebook’s biggest-name Libra partners: PayPal and Stripe, as well as Visa and Mastercard.
Reuters reports that...