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VanEck, SolidX to Offer Limited Bitcoin ETF for Institutions Via Exemption
3.9.2019
After another Bitcoin ETF delay by the SEC, VanEck and SolidX plan to sell a limited version of a Bitcoin ETF, using SEC’s exemption
Dutch Central Bank: Crypto Firms to Be Regulated as of January 2020
3.9.2019
Firms that offer crypto-related services in the Netherlands must register with the central bank, which plans to regulate them as of January 2020
Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate
3.9.2019
Indian crypto exchanges are innovating, launching new products and improving services for their users, despite the country’s regulatory uncertainty and unresolved banking restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community continues its efforts to convince the government that the draft bill...
Crypto Needs Less Government Regulation – Not More
2.9.2019
A recent opinion article by Peter Lin, “Why Regulation Is The Best Thing For Crypto,” presents common arguments on why the state and state-affiliated institutions should administer cryptocurrency. Underlying the arguments is an assumption: the free market cannot provide necessary...
US Congress Urged to Regulate Crypto Sector Under Bank Secrecy Act
2.9.2019
The Financial Integrity Network is urging the U.S. Congress to regulate firms in the cryptocurrency sector under the Bank Secrecy Act
Andreessen Horowitz Co-Founder: Crypto a Solution to Web's Challenges
2.9.2019
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, said that cryptocurrencies could solve some of the internet’s biggest challenges
IRS Expands Penalties: Which Tax Mistakes Are Better Not to Commit
2.9.2019
With crypto, the IRS is digging hard, investigating both tax evasion and just poor compliance. What the IRS considers “willful” vs. “non-willful” tax flubs have huge consequences
ECB’s Mersch Warns Over ‘Treacherous Promises’ of Facebook Libra
2.9.2019
The central bank board member has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU
‘Regulation, Funding and Uncertainty’ Rock S Korean Blockchain Market
2.9.2019
South Korea’s blockchain industry is experiencing teething issues – while only 20% of domestic blockchain-related companies are actually selling anything, per reports.
While some of the country’s biggest IT giants and banks forge away with big-name blockchain products and services this year...
Why the Birth of Bitcoin Can Be Traced Back to 1971
1.9.2019
The world economy is a complex system that has undergone many different phases in the past century. As strange as it may sound today, there have been times when banking crises were rare, pay was rising alongside productivity, and the U.S. dollar would buy a certain amount of pure gold. Despite...
How Facebook Libra Is Seeking Compliance, but May Not Launch by 2020
31.8.2019
Libra is facing stiff competition on all fronts with the U.S. government setting up regulatory roadblocks and competitors launching their own versions. How is the project coping?
The Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?
31.8.2019
New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation
Nevada Regulators Say Bitcoin ATMs Will Need License to Operate
30.8.2019
Nevada’s 110 Bitcoin ATMs could soon need new licenses
US SEC Reaches $10 Million Settlement With Digital Assets Issuers
29.8.2019
The US SEC has settled with a Dallas-based digital assets company and its founders for $10 million
SEC Settles Charges With Crypto Token Issuers Accused of Fraud
29.8.2019
The SEC settled charges with two individuals accused of selling unregistered securities with the Bitqy and BitqyM token sales
Portugal Tax Authority: Bitcoin Trading and Payments Are Tax-Free
29.8.2019
Portuguese tax authorities clarified that both crypto trading and payments in crypto are not taxed in the country
Crypto Can Boost Indian Economy – How Banning Will Hurt it
29.8.2019
The Indian economy is experiencing severe economic slowdown not seen in many years, and cryptocurrency can potentially help. However, the government is considering a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies, which could have undesirable consequences on the economy. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community...
Crypto Salaries Gain Regulatory Recognition Around the World
29.8.2019
Salaries paid in decentralized digital coins have become a norm across the crypto industry, but there’s really no reason why cryptocurrencies can’t be used for remuneration by businesses in other sectors as well. In many jurisdictions that should be legal even in the absence...
Switzerland’s First Licensed Crypto Bank is Eyeing Singapore Next
28.8.2019
After sealing a license in Switzerland, crypto firm Sygnum is pursuing the same in Singapore
Why Regulation Is the Best Thing for Crypto
28.8.2019
Regulation is coming to the crypto space and we should embrace it. Do you agree?