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Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business
6.9.2019
LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country
Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to Messaging Giant LINE
6.9.2019
Japanese messaging giant LINE has received regulatory approval for its new domestic cryptocurrency exchange
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
6.9.2019
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations acround cryptocurrencies and security tokens
SEC’s Overstock’s ICO Probe ‘Dormant’ Since Late 2018, CEO Says
5.9.2019
Patrick Byrne’s exit from Overstock has nothing to do with the ongoing SEC investigation, the firm’s interim CEO says
PR: PayKassa.pro Launches Multifunctional Payment Aggregator
5.9.2019
Cryptocurrencies will be in great demand in the future, as the cryptocurrency market surprised skeptics once again. As soon as Bitcoin began its bullish trend, hundreds of other crypto coins followed the example. The authorities of large countries are starting to think about regulation,...
NSA Working to Develop Quantum-Resistant Cryptocurrency: Report
5.9.2019
The NSA is pursuing the development of a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency, as reportedly revealed during the Billington CyberSecurity 10th annual summit in D.C
5 Key Concepts from Day One at Bitcoin Cash City
5.9.2019
With day one of North Queensland’s Bitcoin Cash City all wrapped up, conference attendees were left with an overflow of big ideas to distill, process, and potentially integrate. These include underwriting merchant adoption, building tech parks and mining operations, BIP70 applications...
Burundi Central Bank Director: ‘Strong Measures’ Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders
4.9.2019
The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens
Crypto Banking Regulation Around the World, First Signs of Growth
4.9.2019
As crypto banking becomes ever more popular, regulations surrounding these emergent institutions remain unclear. So, how exactly are the crypto banks of the world regulated?
Fantasy Sports Giant Fanduel Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash
4.9.2019
The second-largest fantasy sports provider Fanduel has revealed customers can make deposits on the platform using cryptocurrency. Fanduel members can now top up their accounts with BCH or BTC via the digital currency payment provider Bitpay. Also Read: More Than 70 Projects and Applications Built...
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Encourages Open Cryptocurrency Regulation
4.9.2019
Central banks and regulators should protect consumers while being open to innovation like crypto, says outgoing IMF chief Christine Lagarde
Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively
4.9.2019
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian...
Dutch Central Bank Prepares to Start Regulating Crypto Sector
4.9.2019
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank...
Ripple Hires Congressional Assistant as Government Relations Manager
4.9.2019
Ron Hammond, a former legislative lead for the Token Taxonomy Act, announced that he is now the new manager of government relations for Ripple
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