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Lawsuit Alleging Ripple’s XRP Is Unregistered Security Moves Forward
27.2.2020
A lawsuit alleging that Ripple’s XRP constitutes an unregistered security will move forward, per a recent ruling in a U.S. federal court
Ukraine Justice System Employee Caught Mining Crypto at Work
27.2.2020
The IT staffer is alleged to have illegally mined cryptocurrency and run websites from court administration servers
Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi Change Crypto Regulations to Align With FATF
27.2.2020
Hong Kong’s AML/CTF laws will apply to crypto exchanges and remitters, and dealers of precious metals and stones
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Used Bitcoin to Help Embezzle Millions From Tech Giant
27.2.2020
The software engineer used bitcoin mixers to help obfuscate the source of the stolen funds
Bank of Japan Official Calls for Deeper Understanding of Digital Currencies
27.2.2020
Advanced economies should focus on addressing money laundering and oversight instead of issuing digital currencies, says a Bank of Japan official
Lebanon Fights for Separation of Money and State as Residents Use Bitcoin to Evade Capital Controls
27.2.2020
Mass unrest in Lebanon due to allegations of political corruption and heavy handed capital controls has carried over into the new year, with reports pointing to a notable uptick in bitcoin trading from the embattled nation. As residents seek to preserve as much value as they can while government...
Hong Kong to Consider Additional FATF-Style Regulations for Crypto Exchanges
27.2.2020
Hong Kong may soon bolster its policing of the cryptocurrency sector to better conform with international anti-money-laundering norms
Iranian General Advocates Crypto Use for Skirting Sanctions: Report
27.2.2020
Iranian general Saeed Mohammed is calling for the use of crypto to help Iran evade sanctions designed to isolate it from the global financial system, according to Coinit.ir
‘Crypto Mom’ Accuses SEC of ‘Shifting Standards’ Following Bitcoin ETF Rejection
27.2.2020
The SEC has rejected yet another Bitcoin ETF as it still considers the Bitcoin market too manipulable and volatile
Presumed Guilty: Financial Watchdogs See Crypto as Illicit by Default
26.2.2020
Why do regulators assume that crypto transactions carry increased risks?
Tokenized US T-Bond Fund Seeks Foothold in $17T Market
26.2.2020
The crypto industry is taking aim at one of Wall Street’s oldest redoubts: investing in the $17 trillion market for U.S. Treasury bonds
SEC Rejects Latest Bitcoin ETF Bid
26.2.2020
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected Wilshire Phoenix's bid for a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Judge Says Plaintiff Can Proceed Against AT&T in $24M Hack Case
26.2.2020
AT&T will face damage claims from a cryptocurrency investor who lost $24 million in a SIM swap attack in 2018
Malta’s Financial Watchdog Releases Industry Feedback on Security Tokens
26.2.2020
A report from Maltese regulators on the state of securities tokens shows some disagreement from market participants regarding their classification
Crypto Investor’s Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules
26.2.2020
AT&T's motion to dismiss Michael Terpin's case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday
Finnish Authorities Have $15M in Seized Bitcoin But Don’t Want to Sell It
26.2.2020
The confiscated horde is now worth more than $15 million
Ex-Microsoft Employee Convicted of 18 Felonies in Digital Currency Scheme
26.2.2020
A software engineer who worked for Microsoft has been found guilty of a complex $10 million scheme to embezzle funds using Bitcoin
Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation
26.2.2020
The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country
Bank of Canada Won’t Issue Its Own Crypto Unless Libra Succeeds: Deputy Governor
25.2.2020
The Bank of Canada does not see the need to create a central bank digital currency unless a competitor – like Libra – starts dethroning the existing fiat
South Korean Tax Policy Association Proposes Two-Step Tax on Cryptocurrencies
25.2.2020
Cryptocurrency is here to stay in South Korea as tax experts are looking into how to tax traders