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Global Regulators Warn on Privacy Risks of Facebook’s Libra

6.8.2019
Data protection chiefs from across the globe have united to express concerns over the privacy risks posed by Facebook's cryptocurrency project

UK Data Protection Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra

5.8.2019
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog is seeking details on user data protection protocols within Facebook’s Libra project

Bitfinex-NY Attorney General Case: Injunction Extended — What’s Next?

5.8.2019
Why the extension of the New York attorney general’s injunction may be good news for Bitfinex

US SEC’s Hester Peirce: Certain Tokens Need a Safe Harbor

5.8.2019
A non-exclusive safe harbor for the offer and sale of certain tokens should be built, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce

Bitmex Outflows Hit Record in July Exceeding $500M Amid CFTC Probe

5.8.2019
Outflows on BitMEX, the second top crypto exchange by reported trading volume to date, exceed $500 million in July

Thailand to Bring Cryptocurrency Under Anti-Money Laundering Rules

5.8.2019
Thailand's anti-money laundering regulator is planning to amend the country's laws to mandate reporting by cryptocurrency exchanges

Iran’s Cabinet Ratifies Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrencies and Mining

5.8.2019
Iran's government has introduced a bill that lifts the illegal status of cryptocurrencies and authorizes mining as an official industry

Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table

5.8.2019
Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today

SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries

5.8.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing...

Tax Expert: IRS Letters Confirm That Trading Cryptos Is a Taxable Event

5.8.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on July 26 that 10,000 American cryptocurrency users will receive a letter reminding them to pay taxes or amend any mistakes on past filings. At the time, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said U.S. taxpayers should take the warning letters...

Research Reports Show Positive Crypto Industry Growth in H1 2019

3.8.2019
More than half the year is behind us and the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to move forward, showing relentless growth over the last six months. 2019 has also seen a new theme arise as speculators believe the cryptocurrency ecosystem is experiencing an influx of institutional interest...

The Modern Era of Free Range Slaves: How Bitcoin Breaks the Mold

3.8.2019
In a string of recent Tweets, 2020 Libertarian presidential candidate and fugitive from the law John McAfee has been talking about slavery. Urging people to “wake up” and assuring them that neither compliance with the status quo, nor stacks of riches, can set them free. Indeed, when...

Banks Stopped Walmart Bank – Now the Retail Giant Hits Back With Crypto

2.8.2019
On August 1, it was discovered that the giant retail corporation Walmart has patented plans for a stablecoin that’s backed by U.S. dollars. If released into the wild, the USD-based cryptocurrency would be issued to select Walmart retailers and partners while the patent’s description...

Indian Government Updates Parliament on Crypto Plans

1.8.2019
The Indian parliament has repeatedly asked the finance minister about the government’s plans for cryptocurrency. In July alone, the Ministry of Finance answered three sets of questions: two in Rajya Sabha, the upper house, and one in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament. Also read:...

Marijuana-focused Stablecoin Issuer Added to Arizona Fintech Sandbox

31.7.2019
Arizona's fintech program has added a controversial startup using stablecoins to evade federal regulations

UK Financial Watchdog Issues Full Guidance on Crypto Assets

31.7.2019
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has finalized its guidance on crypto assets following a consultation which began in January

Indian Finance Minister Addresses Crypto Proposal – Industry Responds

31.7.2019
India’s finance minister has broken silence and talked about the crypto draft bill and report her department is examining which propose to ban cryptocurrencies. While she views the report as “very futuristic and well-thought-out,” the crypto industry sees it as flawed...