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How to Keep Bitcoin Cash Transactions Private
28.6.2019
There are many reasons to keep bitcoin cash transactions private and the top six ways to make them anonymous are outlined in a new video by Bitcoin.com. Meanwhile, the Financial Action Task Force has just released its global guidance for crypto assets, effectively calling on countries and crypto...
PR: Incent – A Crypto Rewards Platform
27.6.2019
Amid a surge in income-generating smartphone apps, Incent is making itself heard. The crypto rewards platform offers a unique opportunity for regular shoppers to earn a passive income.
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PR: New FATF Rules See VASP Industry Convene for V20 Summit
26.6.2019
As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) prepares to roll out a new set of rules to increase reporting requirements on cryptocurrency transactions at the G20 Leaders’ Summit this month, a collective of international industry associations have led an initiative to convene Virtual Assets Service...
Enforcement of Updated Crypto Guidelines From FATF Has Far-Reaching Implications
25.6.2019
The FATF (Financial Action Task Force) has revealed updated guidelines that would require cryptocurrency and digital asset exchanges—and potentially independent business owners and crypto holders—to share sensitive customer information as VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers)...
Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
25.6.2019
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing
Financial Commission Approves A-Category Membership of Trade99
24.6.2019
The Financial Commission approved the A-Category membership of Trade99 on 4th June 2019. The Financial Commission is an independent EDR (External Dispute Resolution) organization that is dedicated to the industry of foreign exchange. Trade99, on the other hand, offers a digital currency-backed...
FATF Releases Global Standards for Crypto Assets
22.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force adopted its new rules on crypto assets and published its updated Guidance on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers Friday. Under these new measures, crypto service providers will be required to implement the same requirements as traditional financial...
Japan’s Financial Watchdog Orders Hacked Exchange Zaif to Improve Business
21.6.2019
Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Service Agency, has issued a business improvement order to Japanese investment firm and Zaif crypto exchange operator Fisco
Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries
20.6.2019
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released its 2019 report and noted a significant spike in inquiries concerning cryptocurrency related issues last year. The report details a 70% increase in 2018 in regard to consumer queries largely stemming from exchange issues. Moreover, over...
China’s Biggest Payment Firms Have No Plans to Follow Facebook into Crypto
19.6.2019
WeChat parent Tencent and Alibaba's payments arm Ant Financial have no plans to follow Facebook into crypto
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
Experts Cite Specialization as Key to Blockchain’s Incorporation Into Financial Services
18.6.2019
Executives from Digital Asset, ISDA, UBS, and Barclays discussed further development of enterprise-grade versions of blockchain technology
A New Bitcoin Exchange Point On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees
18.6.2019
Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela
PR: Legislators Support V20 Summit in Response to New FATF Rules
18.6.2019
Legislators have shown their support for the V20 Summit which is set to take place alongside the G20 Leaders Summit in Osaka, Japan, 28 & 29 June 2019. The event will convene G20 representatives, national blockchain associations, the world’s leading Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)...
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
Brazilian Financial Authorities Announce Regulatory Sandbox For Blockchain
18.6.2019
“This initiative is an answer to great transformation”, the regulators said
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
UK Financial Watchdog Blacklists Clones of Two Major Financial Firms
14.6.2019
The British financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has blacklisted two clones of financial firms, including one posing as Goldman Sachs
Circle to Close Its Payment App, Focus on New Financial Products
13.6.2019
Circle is shutting down Circle Pay, a fiat money sending service with a social messaging component
Korea: Former Financial Regulator Deputy Governor to Serve as Blockchain Association Chief
13.6.2019
The former deputy governor of South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service, has been nominated to lead the Korea Blockchain Association