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India’s Central Bank Denies Knowledge of Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
India’s crypto regulation is reportedly ready and there has been much speculation about what it contains. An Indian lawyer has gotten some answers from the Reserve Bank of India about a bill allegedly seeking to ban cryptocurrencies. Surprisingly, the central bank claims that it does not have...
The Swiss Think Tank Urges The Country To Morph From “Crypto Valley” Into A Fully-Fledged “DLT nation.”
6.6.2019
The crypto boom and its continuous growth have not failed to allure everyone from all parts of the world. Recently, one of the Swiss think tank called- ‘Avenir Suisse’ has published a report called- Blockchain after the Hype.’ This report is authored by the senior researcher (Jennifer Anthamatten)...
Tax Crackdown on Crypto: 60 Targets, 'Global' Institution Involved
6.6.2019
International coalition against crypto tax criminals, J5, is working on 60 investigations, while at least one "global financial institution" and its intermediaries are being targeted among others, a member of J5, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), confirmed.
The ''global" institution and...
Hotels and Realtors in Venezuela’s Historic Cumaná City Accept Bitcoin Cash
6.6.2019
For years Venezuelans have been surviving the harsh economic climate of their country, beset by hyperinflation and political instability. Small businesses have been hit the hardest. But even in these difficult conditions, the ingenuity and hard work of Venezuelan entrepreneurs has allowed them...
New Malware Campaign Spreads Trojans Through Clone Crypto Trading Website
6.6.2019
A new malware campaign spreads crypto trojans through a copycat website, launching attacks via mining, information stealing and clipboard jacking of crypto addresses
US SEC Adds Fraud to List of Charges Against ‘Crypto’ Firm Longfin
5.6.2019
The SEC has filed charges of fraud against purported blockchain-related firm Longfin Corp
Firm That Saw Stock Boost After Crypto ‘Pivot’ Hit With New SEC Charges
5.6.2019
The SEC filed fresh fraud charges against Longfin Corp. on Wednesday, alleging the company falsified its accounting. Longfin's stock price jumped after it announced a crypto pivot in 2017
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Announces New Blockchain Startup
5.6.2019
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles is dipping his feet back into the crypto industry as he wants to help Japan become a powerhouse within the blockchain economy. The former CEO of the now-defunct exchange told the media on June 5 about his new venture called Tristan Technologies. Also read: Mt...
South Korean Post Teams Up With Crypto Exchange to Apply Blockchain
5.6.2019
South Korea’s national postal service Korea Post teamed up with cryptocurrency exchange Coinplug to apply blockchain technology in its billing system
Privacy Crypto Grin’s First Hard Fork Planned for Mid-July
5.6.2019
This summer will see the first network upgrade for Grin, a privacy-oriented cryptocurrency that uses the technology Mimblewimble
The SEC Can’t Keep Kik-ing the Crypto Can Down the Road
5.6.2019
The SEC's case against Kik shows clear, consistent guidance on tokens is still needed, argues a Cato Institute scholar
Japan Hopes to Set Global Crypto Law Benchmark With Latest Regulatory Update
5.6.2019
Coincheck voices its concern over new crypto laws in Japan, while other exchanges claim to be excited as they await for the arrival of institutional investors
Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU
5.6.2019
Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU
Dutch Billionaire John De Mol Files Lawsuit Against Facebook Over Fraudulent Crypto Ads
5.6.2019
A lawsuit has been filed by Dutch billionaire John De Mol over crypto ads using his image without permission
Japan: Tax Authorities Say Crypto Traders Owe Them $93 Million
5.6.2019
Tax authorities in Japan say cryptocurrency traders have failed to report gains valued at $93 million over the past several years
Ex-Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu Set to Launch Crypto OTC Platform Next Month: Report
5.6.2019
Ex-Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu could launch his newest venture in the next month: report
Japan’s Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance
5.6.2019
Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits
Bitfinex's LEO Moves Through Crypto Ranks Faster than Binance Coin
5.6.2019
The competition among major exchange tokens is heating up, as UNUS SED LEO (LEO), the recently-issued Bitfinex exchange token, has reached USD 1.5 billion market capitalization in less than two weeks and is inching closer to the top 10 coins by market capitalization as it is already ranked as...
Judge Freezes Funds in Accounts Belonging to Embattled Brazilian Crypto Firm
5.6.2019
A Sao Paulo court has blocked funds in bank accounts linked to Grupo Bitcoin Banco, with 726,630 reals ($188,000) frozen
Crypto Exchange OKCoin Expands Trading Services to Europe
5.6.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has launched in the EU, opening up euro pairs to traders for the first time