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Bitcoin Price Drops Over $500 in 5 Minutes, Top Altcoins Also See Red
19.1.2020
Today Bitcoin lost over $500 in under 5 minutes and most of the crypto market followed suit
Will Cryptocurrencies Disrupt the Use of Fiat Currencies?
19.1.2020
Many strategists from the cryptocurrency community have spent years of researches and have come up with a prediction that cryptocurrencies will disrupt the use of fiat currencies in the coming future. However, this prediction is combated by other strategists who have nulled this prediction...
Crypto Fights for Freedom in India’s Supreme Court, Critics Cite Risk
19.1.2020
Indian judges presiding over the RBI v. Crypto case have repeatedly showcased their willingness to learn about digital currencies and blockchain-based tech
New Guidelines Subject Canadian Crypto Exchanges to Securities Laws
18.1.2020
Canadian regulators have issued new guidance determining when current securities legislation applies to operations conducted by cryptocurrency exchanges. According to the clarifications in the document, many domestic and foreign entities serving Canadian users, for example those that provide...
FATF Holds Global Forum to Discuss Crypto Supervision
18.1.2020
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and over 50 delegations involved in crypto supervision recently gathered to discuss how to regulate crypto assets and related service providers. While examining three key areas, they stressed the importance of international cooperation, citing that...
Swiss-Regulated Digital Asset Bank Plans $95M Capital Raise
18.1.2020
Seba, a licensed Swiss bank offering crypto services looks to attract over $95 million in a secondary capital raise
Oklahoma Senator Working on Bill for State-Backed Blockchain Institution
18.1.2020
Pending submission, a new Oklahoma bill includes an effort by the state to provide support for blockchain and crypto tech
Russia’s New Prime Minister Has an Opinion of Cryptocurrencies
17.1.2020
The Russian Federation has a new prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, with a track record of statements regarding cryptocurrencies and an affection for digitalization. A stated goal of his government will be to turn the country into a digital platform “for the people.” Time will tell...
Uncovering the Motives Behind North Korea’s Crypto Conference
17.1.2020
Experts warn not to attend North Korea’s upcoming crypto conference, saying the intentions behind the event are malicious
Chainalysis Finds Terrorists Are Refining Crypto Financing Operations
17.1.2020
New research from Chainalysis research finds terrorists refining their financing operations using crypto
Canadian Regulator Issues New Guidance for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
17.1.2020
The CSA’s new guidance determines whether a crypto exchange is subject to securities regulations, and thus falls under derivatives law
New Hampshire’s Second Bill to Accept Bitcoin as Tax Payment Fails
17.1.2020
New Hampshire state representatives have killed the legislature’s second attempt to accept crypto tax payments, saying that Bitcoin’s volatility is too high
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Takes Korean Tax Authority to Court Over $69 Million ‘Groundless’ Tax
17.1.2020
Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in South Korea, has taken the country’s tax authority to court over a “groundless” tax imposed on the exchange. Experts explain that currently there are no grounds to tax crypto transactions in South Korea and existing tax laws do not apply...
Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan
17.1.2020
Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao
Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia
16.1.2020
A new political force is being born in Russia out of the country’s tech business circles. The idea has been conceived by representatives of the country’s growing digital economy sector who want to embark on finding solutions to numerous issues that concern the crypto space. Also read:...
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoin
16.1.2020
Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council, a group of major U.S. crypto firms looking for regulatory clarity, welcomes eToro, OKCoin and Radar as new members
Research: Binance and Huobi Received Over 52% of Total $2.8B Illicit BTC in 2019
16.1.2020
Chainalysis: Binance and Huobi together received over 52% of total $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin sent from criminal sources in 2019
Dead Coins and Wallets: The Treasures of Atlantis or Zombie Uprising?
16.1.2020
How many more coins will be lost forever and when will “dead” projects have a strong impact on the industry?
Thai Officials to Investigate Alleged Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
16.1.2020
20 victims of an alleged $2.5 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme have appealed to Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation to investigate their case
Uzbekistan to Create National Mining Pool, Launch Licensed Exchange
16.1.2020
Establishing a “national mining pool” has been declared a priority in Uzbekistan. Miners who join the pool will enjoy lower electricity rates, announced the country’s agency overseeing the crypto industry. The Central Asian nation is also preparing to launch a licensed...