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This Crypto Asset Doesn’t Exist Yet, But Soon You’ll Be Able to Stake It
16.8.2019
Perlin's PERL cryptocurrency looks to make shipping easier, but could also democratize the proof-of-stake model
ECB Says It Plans to Use More On-Chain Data to Monitor Crypto Assets
7.8.2019
The European Central Bank has issued a new report revealing plans to use more granular blockchain data to better monitor the crypto markets
UK Financial Watchdog Issues Full Guidance on Crypto Assets
31.7.2019
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has finalized its guidance on crypto assets following a consultation which began in January
FCA Proposes A Complete Ban On Crypto Assets, Says Too Volatile For Small Investors
3.7.2019
Financial Conduct Authority, the financial markets regulators of the United Kingdom has suggested a ban on crypto assets, as they pose a big risk for small retail customers who fail to understand them. The suggestion comes days after Facebook unveiled Libra, a stablecoin to be launched in early...
UK Financial Watchdog Grants License to London-Based Crypto Asset Firm
2.7.2019
London-based Prime Factor Capital has received FCA approval to operate as a cryptocurrency investment management firm
G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A Look at Their Commitments
1.7.2019
The G20 leaders jointly issued a declaration on crypto assets at the end of their summit in Osaka, Japan. They declared their commitments, reaffirmed that crypto assets do not pose a threat to global financial stability, and requested further work done by standard-setting bodies. Also read:...
Billions to Trillions: Crypto Assets and the Inevitability of Digitization
29.6.2019
As with the evolution of music consumption, digitization of securities will have far-reaching effects, writes Ami Ben David of Ownera
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...
Major Korean Bank Signs MoU With Atomics Lab to Explore Crypto Asset Management
11.6.2019
Major South Korean commercial lender KB Kookmin Bank has signed an MoU with blockchain technology firm Atomics Lab to jointly explore digital asset management solutions
Australian Securities Watchdog Updates Guidance on ICOs and Crypto Assets
30.5.2019
ASIC, the Australian securities regulator, has updated its guidance for businesses involved with initial coin offerings and crypto assets
Crypto Assets Outshine Most Traditional Investments in 2019
29.5.2019
Last year, cryptocurrency proponents either complained about the low prices or celebrated the fact they could obtain cheaper coins. 2019 has been an entirely different story, however, as digital assets have started to gain significant value in comparison to traditional assets like stocks, oil,...
Internal Revenue Service is All Set to Release Crypto Tax Guidelines
21.5.2019
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it would be fixing the new guidelines for tax on crypto. Because the IRS identifies crypto as property and not currency, it is because it is taxable to purchase and sell crypto. Consequently, tax rules which apply for property transactions, such...
New Report By European Central Bank Says That Cryptocurrencies Are Not A Threat To Financial Stability
21.5.2019
Cryptocurrencies have become one of the most talked about topics in recent times, and certainly among the most debated ones. However, regulators across the globe seem to be at war with digital assets, which are often thought of as harmful for economic health. Europe has played more or less...
Poloniex, Fearing Regulatory Backlash, Prevents Sale of 9 Crypto Assets In US
16.5.2019
Poloniex has stopped US customers from buying and selling nine potentially non-regulated tokens
BitOasis Clears Hurdle in Bid to Launch Regulated Crypto Asset Exchange
13.5.2019
BitOasis has secured an in-principle approval, taking it one step closer to offering a regulated crypto exchange to the Middle East
Crypto Wallet Secures $50 Million Insurance for Customer Crypto Assets
11.5.2019
Crypto securities company Curv has insured up to $50 million in customer assets through a new partnership with Munich Re
How a Left-for-Dead, $0.22 Crypto Asset Became a Lifeline for Activists
15.10.2018
A tiny cryptocurrency named faircoin is providing an underground economy across the world
These Crypto Assets Are Pushing the Market Back Toward $500 Billion
4.5.2018
The crypto markets continued to build on April's gains this week, with alternative cryptocurrencies like nano, VeChain and bytecoin leading the way
Red Tide: Double-Digit Losses Sweep Crypto Asset Market
2.2.2018
The cryptocurrency markets are a sea of red today, with all the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap reporting double-digit percentage losses for the last 24 hours (at press time). Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 16 percent over the same period to 10-week lows below $8,000, and is heading towards...