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Should They Stay or Should They Go? Crypto Firms in the EU Must Decide
10.2.2020
Crypto industry experts weigh in on the state of the EU’s regulatory climate
Digital Banking Startup Targets UK License to Serve Crypto Firms
10.2.2020
DAG Global says it's had no "red flags" raised in discussions with British financial regulators
Brexit Divorce Is Advertising Opportunity for Crypto Firms
2.2.2020
As the UK left the EU this week, Paris-based hardware firm Ledger and Bitpanda, an exchange in Vienna, started ad campaigns centered on the theme of “exit.”
Lack of Regulations Driving Crypto Firms to the Verge of Ruin - Report
31.1.2020
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A new report claims that more South Korean cryptocurrency and blockchain technology companies could fold soon following a closure announcement earlier this week from much-vaunted wallet service BitBerry.
As previously reported, BitBerry operator and Dunamu subsidiary...
Few Banks Will Touch Crypto Firms, But Silvergate Wants to Touch Bitcoin Itself
30.1.2020
Silvergate made its name providing fiat banking services for crypto businesses. Now CEO Alan Lane wants the bank to handle digital assets themselves
More Than 50 Crypto Marketing Agencies Survived the Crypto Winter
30.1.2020
The cryptocurrency industry has grown exponentially and there are many facets to the blockchain industry. One specific area of expertise that’s grown significantly in the last few years is the expansion of marketing agencies within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. In 2020 there...
Germany Increases Costs For Some Crypto Firms by USD 250,000
24.1.2020
Germany's newly installed cryptocurrency laws have made it illegal for new firms to launch crypto trading, custody services and issue tokens, according to experts.
Since January 1, the German Banking Act has stated that crypto assets now qualify as financial instruments and that crypto-exchanges...
Ripple CEO Hints at IPO, Says More Crypto Firms Will Go Public in 2020
24.1.2020
CEO Brad Garlinghouse has hinted that Ripple may pursue an IPO, saying he expects more industry firms to pursue public flotation in 2020
European Crypto Firms Brace for Higher Costs as AMLD5 Takes Effect
10.1.2020
A strict new regulatory regime is dawning upon European firms handling cryptocurrency. Here’s what AMLD5 will mean for the industry
NY Governor Wants Crypto Firms to Cover Costs for NYDFS Oversight
9.1.2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that crypto entities licensed under the Financial Services Law should pay for NYDFS oversight
Crypto Firms Can Now Apply for a License in France
26.12.2019
The license is optional for crypto firms operating in France, but firms can use the license in marketing themselves to institutional clients
After BottlePay, Two More Crypto Firms Shut Down Due to Upcoming EU Rules
16.12.2019
Two EU-based crypto firms are shutting down because of the upcoming EU Anti-Money Laundering rules
US Crypto Firms Will Soon Have Another Banking Option
18.11.2019
U.K.-based Cashaa, which describes itself as a banking service platform, is about to launch bank accounts for stateside crypto firms denominated in U.S. dollars
John McAfee: Authorities Should Not Expect Crypto Firms to Stop Crypto Crimes
12.11.2019
John McAfee has argued that authorities should not require crypto companies and exchanges to help them control digital currency’s use in illicit activities
US SEC Report Notes Trading Suspensions, Actions Against Crypto Firms in 2019
6.11.2019
The U.S. SEC has issued a report on enforcement actions in 2019 that notes a number of cases the regulator initiated against digital asset-related firms
Expert: US Should Cut Crypto Firms Some Slack to Compete With China
1.11.2019
The United States must catch up with China when it comes to central bank digital currency, say analysts
Longtime Bitcoin Advocate Launches Broker-Dealer for Crypto Firms
31.10.2019
Longtime bitcoin advocate Bruce Fenton has created a new broker-dealer for digital asset firms and financial advisors called Watchdog Capital
FinCEN Director Warns of ‘Hard Time’ for Crypto Firms That Don’t Follow Law
22.10.2019
There is no ambiguity: crypto startups must follow U.S. AML laws or suffer the consequences, said FinCEN's Kenneth Bianco
Crypto Firms Join Azure as Microsoft Fights Amazon for Market Share
18.10.2019
Microsoft Azure’s blockchain offerings continue to expand through new partnerships
Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations
30.9.2019
Coinbase, Circle, Genesis and more are developing a ratings system aimed to flag crypto assets that are similar to securities