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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
The Land of the Free: Why Decentralization Matters in the Crypto Republic
5.6.2019
Are you sure the crypto world is free? Some lessons on governance, participation and decentralization from Tezos, Iota and others may prove the opposite
Crypto Tax Evasion ‘Rampant’ in Japan
5.6.2019
Cryptocurrency tax evasion is rife in Japan, per a report by local media. It claims that some 50 people and 30 companies have failed to declare over USD 92 million worth of cryptocurrency transactions.
Asahi Shimbun claims that the companies in question include a Tokyo-based enterprise that trades...
Italy: Securities Regulator Issues Suspension to Crypto Investment Firm, Associated Crypto
5.6.2019
Italy's securities regulator has issued a 90-day suspension notice to investment firm Tessline and its cryptocurrency liracoin
Polish Crypto Exchange Coinroom Reportedly Shut Down Operations; Investors Lose Money
5.6.2019
In one of the shocking incidents, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Poland, Coinroom has ceased its operations and vanished away with the funds of the investors. The report was published by a local news media house, money. Pl on 31st of May and according to the report, the cryptocurrency exchange...
Malaysia Begins Approving Crypto Exchange Registrations
5.6.2019
Malaysia’s securities commission has begun registering cryptocurrency exchanges after it started regulating the crypto space earlier this year. The first three crypto trading platform operators have been conditionally approved and given nine months to comply with registration requirements....
Anypay and Cointext Launch BCH-Powered Remittance Solution for Merchants
5.6.2019
On June 3, crypto startups Anypay and Cointext debuted a global remittance application for independent merchants. The new payment solution utilizes bitcoin cash (BCH) and allows anyone from anywhere to send funds faster and cheaper than traditional remittance platforms. Also read:...
Marshall Islands Form Dedicated Fund to Support Implementation of Its National Crypto
4.6.2019
The Marshall Islands has announced the SOV Development Fund to support the government in the development of its national digital currency
Crypto Trading Platform OKCoin Expands Its Services and Opens Office in Malta
4.6.2019
OKCoin’s customers can now trade with euro and participate in euro spot trading for BTC, ETH, and BCH
California CPAs Push for Crypto Accounting Clarity
4.6.2019
Accountants want to fill gaps in the U.S. GAAP when it comes to cryptocurrencies
Dutch Crypto Exchange Blockport to Attempt Relaunch After Bankruptcy Caused by Failed STO
4.6.2019
Dutch crypto exchange Blockport will try to relaunch the platform after the firm declared bankruptcy following a failed STO
Apple and Microsoft Make New Crypto Moves
4.6.2019
Major tech companies Apple and Microsoft are enhancing their toolset for blockchain developers. While Apple is set to announce CryptoKit, a framework for cryptographic functions, Microsoft is developing a smart contract auditing tool.
Apple CryptoKit will be a new framework for "secure...