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VanEck, SolidX Drop Bitcoin ETF Race, SEC Approval Until 2020 Unlikely
23.9.2019
Now that the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF is temporarily out of the game, no approvals are to be expected until 2020
Do Crypto Payment Restrictions Undermine Blockchain’s Core Values?
22.9.2019
Experts weigh in on the positives and negatives to the control that exchanges, wallets and payment platforms have over users cryptocurrency holdings
Portugal Could Be a Tax Haven — Not Only for Crypto Traders
21.9.2019
Have you considered relocating to Portugal to enjoy tax-free crypto-trading? You may get more tax benefits than you thought
Bitwise Tells SEC: ‘Bitcoin Now a Regulated Market of Significant Size’
20.9.2019
Bitwise suggests that the fake trading volume issue is being acknowledged and successfully addressed
US Congress Schedules Sept. 24 Hearing With SEC With Crypto on Agenda
20.9.2019
U.S. House Committee on Financial Services schedules hearing with SEC chairman, crypto on agenda
SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at US Congress Hearing Next Week
20.9.2019
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week
VERDAD is the Most Dangerous Crypto Bill to Face Congress Yet
19.9.2019
The U.S. Congress is considering more than 20 bills on cryptocurrency. One deserves special attention: S.1025, the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance and Development Act (VERDAD). “Verdad” is Spanish for “truth.” If VERDAD passes, it will be the first time...
New IMF Blog Considers Pros and Cons of Adoption of Stablecoins
19.9.2019
The IMF outlines potential risks and benefits related to the adoption of new digital payment methods, including stablecoins
Iran Considers New System of Annual Registration for Crypto Miners
19.9.2019
Iran is considering a new system of annual registation for crypto miners in ongoing efforts to legitimize the industry
Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
19.9.2019
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran
Zuckerberg Dines With US Democrats Concerned Over Facebook’s Libra
19.9.2019
Democrats grill Zuckerberg with questions and concerns about its planned Libra stablecoin project during private dinner
Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers
19.9.2019
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges
SEC Chair Clayton: Bitcoin Needs ‘Better Regulation’ Before Major Exchange Listing
19.9.2019
Better regulation is needed around bitcoin markets before they can be traded on major exchanges, the head of the SEC said on Thursday
US SEC Chair: BTC Won’t Be on Major Exchanges Without More Regulation
19.9.2019
U.S. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said that for Bitcoin to be traded on major exchanges it needs stronger regulation
Changes Afoot for Philippine Crypto-Friendly Economic Zone
19.9.2019
The special economic zone in the Philippines known for its crypto friendliness is undergoing some changes. Government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza) is investigating a case involving one of its licensed crypto exchanges after a tip from the Chinese government. The authority has also...
Korea: Opposition Party Boasts Pro-Crypto Policy in Contrast to Gov't
19.9.2019
South Korea's main opposition party, the Liberty Korea Party, will back the authorization of security token offerings in its new, pro-crypto policy
Binance Is Pitching Its Stablecoin as a Government-Friendly Libra Competitor
18.9.2019
Binance is now positioning its Venus stablecoin project as an alternative to Facebook's Libra, a month after downplaying any suggestions of rivalry
Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins
18.9.2019
Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra
German Gov’t Approves New Plan to Block Private ‘Parallel Currencies’
18.9.2019
Germany’s new blockchain strategy, passed today, aims to prevent the launch of alternative currencies such as Facebook’s Libra
Indian Parliament Member Helping Crypto Community Influence Regulation
17.9.2019
The Indian crypto community has made progress towards influencing the government’s crypto policies. Some industry leaders have met with an influential lawmaker who has agreed to help bring about positive crypto regulation in the country. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to...