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China Shuts Down Software Maker Over Suspected Crypto-Related Activity, Issues Industry-Wide Warning
7.7.2021
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, has shut down a software firm over suspected involvement in cryptocurrency transactions. The central bank also warned organizations not to “provide premises, commercial display, advertising … and other services...
Beijing Sends Another Warning Over Crypto Trading
6.7.2021
A Beijing office of China’s central bank ordered Beijing Qudao Cultural Development Co Ltd, a Beijing-based software maker, to suspend operations, and its website had been deactivated over its suspected involvement in crypto trading, Reuters reported.
The department of the People’s Bank of China...
Barclays Blocks Customers From Sending Funds to Binance
6.7.2021
Barclays has reported it no longer supports wiring funds to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in terms of daily volume. The bank announced its issues with wiring funds to Binance in a resolution message to the customers today. The banking giant cites the warning that...
UBS Advises ‘Stay Clear’ of Cryptocurrencies — Warns ‘Regulators Will Crack Down on Crypto’
6.7.2021
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has advised investors to “stay clear” of cryptocurrencies and “build their portfolio around less risky assets.” The UBS analysts warned that “Regulators have demonstrated they can and will crack down on crypto.” UBS’...
Bitcoin sees 4.5% dip amid warning BTC price indicator bottom may still come
30.6.2021
The Puell Multiple — and Bitcoin price — can still dip further before a rebound takes hold, cautions analyst Rekt Capital
Mexico’s Finance Minister: Cryptocurrencies Are Prohibited From Being Used in Financial System
30.6.2021
Mexico’s central bank, finance ministry, and banking regulator have jointly issued a warning about cryptocurrency. Finance Minister Arturo Herrera emphasized that cryptocurrencies are prohibited from being used in Mexico’s financial system. The central bank of Mexico, the finance...
Regulators in UK, Japan Issue Warnings on Binance Amid Crackdown on Unauthorized Crypto Exchanges
27.6.2021
Top financial regulators in England and Japan have independently issued warnings on Binance for offering crypto exchange services to residents of the two countries without being registered with the regulators as required by law. Japanese Regulator’s Warning Japan’s top financial...
Binance served warning by Japan's FSA for operating without authorization
25.6.2021
Crypto exchange giant Binance is the latest platform to receive a warning from regulators in Japan for operating in the country without a license
FCA Warns 111 Crypto Firms Are Operating Illegally in UK — Says ‘This Is a Very Real Risk’
24.6.2021
U.K.’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned that 111 companies are offering crypto services in the country without proper registration. “This is a very real risk so we are worried about that,” said the regulator’s head of enforcement...
Odds-on Mayor Favorite Will Make NYC ‘Bitcoin Center,’ Issues Miami Warning
24.6.2021
Eric Adams. Source: A screenshot, Instagram/ericadamsfornyc
The frontrunner in the race to become the Mayor of New York has vowed to make the Big Apple “the center” of Bitcoin (BTC) within the space of a year if he is elected.
In a speech to supporters yesterday, the leading candidate, Eric Adams...
Iron Finance's Algorithmic Stablecoins Warning Hits Mark Cuban Too
17.6.2021
Mark Cuban. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Vanity Fair
DeFi protocol Iron Finance suffered a massive impact to their TITAN token in what they described as a "bank run," and what many in the Cryptoverse called a rug pull - but inadvertently providing an important warning...
Korean Exchanges Delist High-risk Coins as They Face Tough Regulations
17.6.2021
Crypto trading platforms in South Korea are delisting certain digital currencies as they move to comply with stricter rules for the industry. The trading of some high-risk coins has been either halted or completely suspended on several Korean exchanges this week. South Korean Exchanges Wipe Trading...
Bank of Namibia Warns Crypto Traders It ‘Will Not Entertain Complaints’ if They Get Scammed
12.6.2021
The Bank of Namibia (BON) has warned individuals investing in cryptocurrencies that it will not entertain their complaints should they get scammed. The institution argues that since its mandate does not currently cover digital currencies, it lacks the “legal power” to follow up on such...
SEC warns investors of the risks with Bitcoin futures
11.6.2021
The SEC has warned that “investors should understand that Bitcoin, including gaining exposure through the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment.”
IMF Voices Concerns Over El Salvador Making Bitcoin Legal Tender
11.6.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of “a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues” surrounding El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender. “Crypto assets can pose significant risks and effective regulatory measures are very important when dealing with...
Nigerian Lawmakers Slam Naira Devaluation, Warn of Inflation Implications
11.6.2021
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has moved a motion calling on the country’s central bank to end the continuing devaluation of the naira. In his unanimously adopted motion, House Representative Bamidele Salam warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the negative “implications...
Bitcoin hits $37.5K amid warning Thursday will see next BTC price correction
10.6.2021
The good times will be temporarily over once again on Thursday, one trader predicts, despite this week's 20% gains
Kenyan Banks Warn Clients Against Crypto Trading
8.6.2021
A few Kenyan banks have started sending out warning alerts to clients engaged in cryptocurrency trading to be wary of the associated risks. These warnings have reportedly been sent to clients who have “used their credit and debit cards to buy cryptocurrencies on crypto exchanges.”...
Southern China warns investors against illegal token platforms
3.6.2021
China’s southern Hainan province is the latest to warn investors against crypto-based fundraising schemes
Bitcoin nears $40K amid warning BTC price will correct before bull market resumes
3.6.2021
Another price dip is required before continuation, one trader says, giving a short-term target of $36,000 for BTC/USD