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Will India Ban Crypto? 5 Exchange Executives Shed Light on the Truth
17.6.2020
There has been some confusion over whether India will ban cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, following recent reports of a note being circulated by the government. News.Bitcoin.com interviewed executives of five cryptocurrency exchange platforms in India to find out the truth about the news. Indian...
Mauritius Releases Guidance for Regulated Security Token Offerings
17.6.2020
Mauritius' financial watchdog has developed a licensing framework for security token trading systems and issuers
Former BTC Developer Settles ‘Rapist’ Defamation Suit
17.6.2020
Former Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd has settled a defamation suit against a cryptographer who accused him of being a rapist
Bitcoin Ponzi Scammer Arrested by Jakarta Police for Sexual Assault
16.6.2020
Russ Albert Medlin — co-founder of alleged crypto Ponzi scheme BitClub — was arrested in South Jakarta for sexual assault on minors
Cybercrime Up 75% During COVID-19, Congressional Hearing Details
16.6.2020
A recent U.S. government hearing showed a significant uptick in online crime since COVID-19 took over in 2020
Six Nigerian Citizens Added to the US Sanctions List for Cybercrimes
16.6.2020
The U.S. Treasury added six Nigerian individuals to its sanctions list for alleged cybercrimes
Canada’s Central Bank Is Serious About Designing a CBDC, Job Posting Reveals
16.6.2020
The Bank of Canada is preparing to design its own central bank digital currency (CDBC), detailing its plans in a new job posting
Fed Chairman: Inflation Not a Threat Long-Term Despite Massive Balance Sheet
16.6.2020
The chairman of the Federal Reserve sees no issues with the massive expansion of the Fed’s balance sheet and believes that inflation will struggle to stay above the target
Kazakhstan Seeks to Attract $740 Million Crypto Investment in Three Years
16.6.2020
Kazakhstan is aiming to attract nearly $740 million dollars in investment through various crypto industry-related activities over the next three years
Craig Wright Denies Hacking Mt. Gox, Says He Bought Those Bitcoins
16.6.2020
The controversial Satoshi Nakamoto candidate says he bought Bitcoin stored in the 1Feex address
Fireblocks Adds Crypto-Tracing Tool to Guard Against Money Laundering
16.6.2020
Fireblocks has teamed up with Chainalysis to help flag high-risk transactions passing through its platform
US Supreme Court’s Computer Fraud Ruling Has Big Implications for Crypto
15.6.2020
The case, which turns on how to interpret the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, could set precedents for crypto in the years ahead
CFTC Chairman Cautions Against ‘Overly Prescriptive Rules’ for Crypto
15.6.2020
Chairman of the CFTC Heath Tarbert calls for principles rather than rules to dictate the government’s handling of digital assets
Crypto Taxes Are Due July 15, but Be Careful — You May Need More Time
15.6.2020
The Internal Revenue Service has already changed its deadlines to July 15, so if you are not ready to file your crypto taxes in a month, you should ask for an extension
WhatsApp Debuts Fiat Electronic Payments While Libra Remains Stuck in Regulatory Maze
15.6.2020
WhatsApp has announced instant in-app fiat payments for over 120 million users in Brazil
Korea’s Central Bank Forms Legal Panel to Advise on Possible Digital Currency Launch
15.6.2020
The Bank of Korea has set up a legal panel to advise on possible regulatory sticking points for a future CBDC issuance
South Korea to Review Legal Issues Surrounding Potential CBDC Launch
15.6.2020
The Bank of Korea has tapped six experts to assess possible legal issues surrounding the launch of a central bank digital currency
India’s Rumored Crypto Ban May Be Overblown, Say Industry Pros
15.6.2020
Talk that India might be considering a new ban on crypto may be premature, exchange founders and startup CEOs working in the sector believe
Chinese Banks Says They Will Not Freeze Legal Crypto Accounts
14.6.2020
Chinese banks are clarifying that they are not shutting down any legal crypto accounts
Nevermind Coinbase — Big Brother Is Already Watching Your Coins
14.6.2020
Government surveillance may be more rampant in the crypto space than most users realize, says a source familiar with ongoing tactics