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BIS Paper Reckons With P2P Payments, Tokenized Securities, Central Bank Digital Currencies
1.3.2020
Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements say the future of payments may be peer-to-peer, but a number of considerations must be satisfied before distributed ledger-based systems can go mainstream
A Sea Change to Crypto Hits America, Again
1.3.2020
A sea change is coming to cryptocurrency in America. It is likely to hit in two separate waves: a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and draconian regulation that shuts down free-market activities, including development. Also Read: No Backdoor on Human Rights: Why Encryption Cannot Be Compromised...
New Malta Government Says It Still Wants to Run a ‘Blockchain Island’
29.2.2020
Malta’s financial regulator distanced itself from Binance soon after the new prime minister stepped into office. Is it still the “blockchain island” it has claimed to be?
Wilshire Phoenix Slams SEC for Bitcoin ETF Rejection
29.2.2020
Wilshire Phoenix has taken aim at the SEC for rejecting its Bitcoin ETF, arguing that a regulated product would offer US investors a safer way to access exposure to crypto
Australian Judge Says Crypto Is a Legitimate Investment Vehicle
29.2.2020
A New South Wales court allows crypto exchange account usage as collateral against possible legal fees
Australian Court Accepts Cryptocurrency Exchange Account as Security for Legal Costs
28.2.2020
A court in Australia has agreed that a crypto exchange account can be used as security for potential legal expenses. Acknowledging the volatile nature of decentralized digital assets, the judge nevertheless conceded that cryptocurrency is a recognized form of investment in the current uncertain...
Malta Regulator Clarifies Legal Status of Binance
28.2.2020
Malta is keen to preserve its reputation as a blockchain hub after clarifying that leading crypto exchange Binance is not regulated by the island country
ICE Reveals Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program Targeting P2P and Darknet Markets
28.2.2020
ICE’s Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program aims to identify unlicensed money transmitters operating on peer-to-peer and darknet markets
Crypto Contributes to Money Laundering Problems in Latin America, Report
28.2.2020
Crypto exchanges in Latin America attract money launderers due to “extremely lax” AML and KYC regulations, a new report says
Tether Calls Market Manipulation Allegations ‘Reckless and False’
28.2.2020
Tether states that the market manipulation accusations are “reckless and false”
ICE’s New Intel Program Used in Every Homeland Security Crypto Investigation
28.2.2020
ICE’s recently-revealed “Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program” is deployed in all crypto-facing Homeland Security investigations, says the agent whose unit built the tool
Philippine Cryptocurrency Regulator Accused of Misappropriating Millions
28.2.2020
A Philippine crypto regulator is accused of misappropriating funds and funneling them into his family members’ electoral campaigns
Chinese Communist Party Exec Wants State Monopoly on Digital Currency
27.2.2020
China Former Vice President of CIRC of the Party openly talks the strategic plan of CBDC and its ICO and crypto bans
CFTC Holds A Meeting to Learn All About Stablecoins
27.2.2020
The CFTC invites three stablecoin projects to teach what stablecoins and crypto are all about
Steven Seagal Charged by SEC for Promoting 2018 ICO
27.2.2020
Steven Seagal was charged by the SEC for promoting Bitcoiin2Gen, a 2018 ICO
Binance Joins Blockchain Network for Cross-Industry KYC Data Sharing
27.2.2020
Binance has partnered with the Shyft Network as the exchange prepares with new compliance standards from the FATF
Binance Throws Weight Behind Shyft Network in ‘Travel Rule’ Standards Race
27.2.2020
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange group, has chosen the Shyft Network to help address a looming regulatory requirement
Steven Seagal Settles Token-Touting Charges With SEC Over 2018 ICO
27.2.2020
Martial artist and actor Steven Seagal was charged with not declaring payments related to his promotion of a token launched by Bitcoiin2Gen
Steven Segal Settles Token-Touting Charges With SEC Over 2018 ICO
27.2.2020
The martial artist and actor was charged for not declaring payments related to his promotion a token launched by Bitcoiin2Gen
IT Exec at Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office Illegally Mined Crypto on Office Systems
27.2.2020
An IT expert at a Ukrainian prosecutor’s office used the office’s systems to illegally mine cryptocurrency and provide placement to third parties