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Gibraltar Updates Distributed Ledger Guidance to Match FATF Crypto Rules
17.9.2020
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has updated its guidance for virtual asset service providers to include clarity on risk management, token issuance, and more
China’s BSN to ‘Localize’ 24 Public Blockchains by Making Them Permissioned
17.9.2020
China’s state-sanctioned Blockchain-Based Service Network is finally bringing public chains to its homeland -- but they will look very different
Ripple CEO criticizes India's looming crypto ban
16.9.2020
‘Disappointing to see India flip-flop on crypto,’ Garlinghouse stated
49 US States Unveil Unified Regulation for Cryptocurrency Firms
16.9.2020
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors, representing regulators from all U.S. states and territories, has launched a new regulatory framework for payments and cryptocurrency companies. One Set of Rules for All US States Regulators in 49 U.S. states have agreed to a single set of supervisory rules...
US Charges 3 With Vast ‘Crypto Jacking,’ Computer Fraud Scheme
16.9.2020
The officers of Chinese "white hat" firm Chengdu 404 allegedly hit computer networks around the world
Ecological Sanity Is Compatible with Human Freedom
16.9.2020
We have to build a more free society while being more data-driven and efficient than ever
Why technology assurances are a must for crafting EU crypto regulation
16.9.2020
Why we need regulatory frameworks in the crypto space, with a focus on regulating the financial aspects of cryptocurrency-based operations
India’s Crypto Bill Omitted From Parliament Agenda While New Ban Report Appears
16.9.2020
Despite much anticipation, the Indian cryptocurrency bill is not included in the list of bills to be introduced in the current session of parliament. Meanwhile, a new report of India’s government planning to ban cryptocurrency trading has emerged. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency Plan...
BIS Seeking Blockchain Expert to Lead Digital Currency Research
16.9.2020
BIS is looking for a blockchain engineer to take a lead on its digital currency initiatives, which includes CBDC and digital security research
South Korean police seize Bithumb shares in third raid this month
16.9.2020
The plot thickens as Bithumb director’s shares are seized after he had applied for the seizure of the chairman's shares
How Data Centralization Ends by 2030
16.9.2020
The key to ending surveillance capitalism? Data economics and the ability of individuals to control personal information
All Eyes on Fed Reserve Rate Announcement, as Bitcoin Fights for $11K
16.9.2020
With the Fed's decision on rates due later Wednesday, bitcoin traders will be watching the U.S. dollar action
Bahamas to Roll Out ‘Sand Dollar’ Digital Currency Next Month
16.9.2020
The Bahamas' "Sand Dollar" will likely be the world's first live central bank digital currency when it launches in October
Leaked EU Draft Proposes All-Encompassing Laws for Crypto Assets
16.9.2020
The European Commission may be proposing an all-encompassing set of regulations covering the trading of digital assets across the 27-nation bloc
Philippines SEC warns of 'cloud mining' Ponzi related to Bitcoin Vault
16.9.2020
The Philippines SEC has identified ‘Mining City’ as a Ponzi scheme and warned promoters of the scam that they could face up to 21 years imprisonment
Suspended ePayments platform will relaunch without crypto
16.9.2020
ePayments is preparing to relaunch but there will be no crypto or peer-to-peer payments
Privacy coins ‘pose less risk of money laundering than other coins’
16.9.2020
Privacy coins aren’t a major money laundering risk a new white paper argues
Binance US on track to launch in all 50 states by 2021
16.9.2020
‘100% coverage is our goal,’ said Binance US
SEC Commissioner Peirce Dissents From Unikrn-Killing Fine, Says Action to Have Chilling Effect
16.9.2020
Noted cryptocurrency advocate and Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester M. Peirce issued a public dissent after the SEC levied a $6.1 million fine on online gaming and gambling platform Unikrn for conducting an initial coin offering (ICO) in 2017, a penalty that effectively amounts to...
Tassat Regains CFTC No-Action Relief Ahead of Eventual Bitcoin Swaps Contract Listing
15.9.2020
Tassat blamed COVID-19 and leadership changes for its long delayed bitcoin derivatives contract listing