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South Korean gov't makes $10.5M profit from 4-year-old Bitcoin crime haul
1.4.2021
The coins languished in cold storage for four years after being confiscated by authorities during an arrest
Spain Is ‘Close’ to Regulating Crypto-Related Ads in the Streets, Says CNMV President
1.4.2021
Spanish financial authorities don’t seem to be happy with the massive crypto-related advertising campaigns deployed across Madrid’s streets. The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) is rushing to approve a regulation on such ads that promote bitcoin in Spain. Proposal Comes...
Prometheum and Anchorage set to launch alternative cryptocurrency trading system
31.3.2021
The alternative trading system, PEATS, is vying to become a FINRA and SEC-regulated platform
Coinbase Opens Office in India Despite Crypto Ban Reports
30.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Coinbase has announced that it is establishing a business presence in India. The company has also posted several job openings for its Indian operations despite reports that the government may ban cryptocurrencies. Coinbase Sets up Shop in India Coinbase...
Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton joins crypto advisory board
29.3.2021
Clayton, who stepped down from the SEC in 2020, joins the regulatory advisory council at One River Asset Management
Texas chases after Wyoming with crypto law proposal, but challenges remain
25.3.2021
Will Texas follow in Wyoming’s footsteps to become the next crypto-friendly U.S. state?
Banning Bitcoin is like rejecting the US dollar, entrepreneur warns India
25.3.2021
Rejecting crypto as a reserve currency will lead to an Indian currency devaluation of the worst kind, warns blockchain entrepreneur Raj Chowdry
Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator
24.3.2021
Wirex has temporarily halted signing up new U.K. customers following what it called “constructive dialogue” with the Financial Conduct Authority
OKEx Korea crypto exchange to shut down as new reporting laws take effect
23.3.2021
OKEx Korea announced that it's shutting down as South Korean authorities prepare to enforce a new regulatory framework for the crypto industry on Thursday
Bitcoin searches in Turkey spike 566% after Turkish lira drops 14%
22.3.2021
Searches for Bitcoin emanating from Turkey exploded after news broke regarding the 14% plunge in the value of the Turkish lira
Deutsche Bank: Bitcoin Now 3rd Largest Currency, Too Important to Ignore
22.3.2021
Deutsche Bank has published a report stating that bitcoin is too important to ignore, noting that it is now the third-largest currency in terms of the total value in circulation. In addition, the bank says that governments and central banks know that cryptocurrencies are here to stay and...
Nigeria's central bank not discouraging people from trading crypto, says governor
21.3.2021
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has seemingly softened his stance on crypto for individuals, if not banks
UK advertising watchdog cuts ‘irresponsible and misleading’ Bitcoin ad
17.3.2021
The advert, which was alleged to have targeted retirees, was deemed to be misleading and irresponsible by a U.K. advertising authority
EU securities regulator warns about risks of ‘non-regulated’ cryptos
17.3.2021
The ESMA analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, highlighting the supposed risks linked with crypto investment
Swiss regulators reject Bitcoin Suisse's banking license application
17.3.2021
But Bitcoin Suisse still has "many options on the table," says the firm's CEO
Proposed FinCEN rule is a 'grave threat to personal privacy,' says Coin Center
16.3.2021
In its latest comment, the advocacy group goes after the proposed requirement to create currency transaction reports for crypto transactions
India to have a ‘window’ for Bitcoin, says minister amid crypto ban FUD
15.3.2021
The Ministry of Finance of India continues to form a careful position on private cryptocurrencies
Indian Government Open to Exploring Cryptocurrencies — Finance Minister Offers New Clues About Crypto Regulation
8.3.2021
The Indian finance minister has finally revealed clues about what is in the cryptocurrency bill that is due to be introduced in parliament. Mentioning no crypto ban, she said that the government will take “a very calibrated” approach to cryptocurrencies. Indian Finance Minister Provides...
ICON (ICX) unaffected by South Korean tax investigation into ICONLOOP, says chairman
8.3.2021
The South Korean tax authority is trying to track the movement of ICO funds raised in foreign countries into its domestic markets
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit shuts up shop in UK in compliance with FCA ban
5.3.2021
Bybit will stop serving customers from U.K.-based IP addresses starting March 31, following the FCA's ban on all cryptocurrency derivatives trading