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CME’s BTC Index Provider CF Benchmarks Wins EU License
14.9.2019
CF Benchmarks, CME Group’s Bitcoin index provider, receives a license under the European Benchmarks Regulation
Crypto Facilitates Money Transfer for Restricted China
14.9.2019
Crypto is not illegal in China, but it is illegal for banks and financial institutions to deal in crypto. It’s also illegal to send or receive over $50,000 in fiat money without government permission. Restrictive banking regulations, international trade wars, and a surveillance state in...
Amidst Libra Controversies, France Calls for EU-Wide Cryptocurrency Regulation
13.9.2019
The French government continues to be stringent with cryptocurrencies and the primary underlying technology, Blockchain. The country’s economy minister, Bruno Le Maire, urged on the European Union to establish a common set of regulatory parameters for cryptocurrencies in order to counteract risks...
Facebook’s Libra Pushes Back at Claims Project Is Threat to Financial Stability
13.9.2019
The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability
EU Needs Own Digital ‘EuroCoin’ to Compete With Libra, Says France
13.9.2019
“EuroCoin”? France’s finance minister thinks Europe needs its own public digital currency to challenge Facebook’s Libra stablecoin
CME’s Bitcoin Index Provider Wins First Crypto Benchmark License in EU
13.9.2019
The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January
France Won’t Tax Crypto-Only Trades, Will Tax Crypto-to-Fiat Sales
12.9.2019
French economy minister Bruno Le Maire says that local authorities won’t tax crypto-only trades, but will tax when cryptos are sold for fiat
US E-Cigarette Ban Stokes Fears Trump Could Target Bitcoin
12.9.2019
Trump proves ease of banning anything: Bitcoiners fear they could be next
France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe: Report
12.9.2019
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to "monetary sovereignty."
Facebook Libra Brings ‘Risks and Opportunities’: Swiss Watchdog Chief
12.9.2019
FINMA's director has spoken out about the risks of working with a major project like Facebook's Libra, and said there are also potential benefits
France Says It’ll Block Facebook’s Libra Development in Europe: Report
12.9.2019
France says it will block the development of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in Europe
Switzerland Open to International Cooperation on Libra, Says Watchdog
12.9.2019
FINMA director Mark Branson has rebuffed the notion that Facebook’s choice of Switzerland for the Libra Association HQ was a matter of regulatory arbitrage
Indian Lawmaker Raises Hope of Positive Crypto Regulation
12.9.2019
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to...
Tax Strategies For Cryptocurrency Investors To Legally Minimize Taxes
12.9.2019
Many cryptocurrency investors and taxpayers view the tax system as a drain on their wealth. They often say, if it wasn’t for taxes, I would have more funds to accelerate the growth of my portfolio and build wealth for my […]
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BNY Mellon to Act as Transfer Agent for Bitwise’s Proposed Bitcoin ETF
12.9.2019
Bitwise has chosen BNY Mellon to be the transfer agent for its Bitcoin ETF, while Foreside Fund Services will be the marketing agent and Cohen & Company will act as auditor
Facebook Libra Is Seeking to Register as a Payment System in Switzerland
11.9.2019
The company set up to run Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking to apply for licensing as a payment system in Switzerland
Netherlands May Block Foreign Crypto Firms Under Anti-Money Laundering Laws
11.9.2019
The current crypto legislation before the Dutch Parliament not only mandates domestic companies register with the central bank but that foreign entities will not be allowed to conduct services within the country
Blockstack’s Regulated Token Offerings Raise $23 Million
11.9.2019
Blockstack has raised a total of $23 million through two SEC-regulated token offerings, the company announced Tuesday
Government Hates Crypto Because It Empowers the People, Not Because It’s Used for Crime
10.9.2019
A recent article from MIT Technology Review has leveraged a somewhat sensationalist headline to stir up fear about bitcoin and crypto. The article, written about a “hidden” government weapon to be deployed against Bitcoin, references September 3 senate subcommittee testimony...
Libra Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Standards: US Treasury
10.9.2019
Facebook’s Libra stablecoin must meet the highest Anti-Money Laundering and terrorism financing norms, according to a United States Treasury official