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Africa’s Interest in Bitcoin Remains High as 15 States Plan to Adopt the ‘Eco’ Currency
2.7.2019
By 2020, a large group of West African countries plan to adopt a single fiat currency called the eco. After a meeting in Abuja held on June 29 between the 15 member-country regional bloc, the implementation of a new single currency, after debating the monetary unit for years, was agreed. Despite...
Planned Solution for FATF ‘Travel Rule’ Compliance Keeps User Data Private
2.7.2019
CipherTrace is teaming with Shyft on a blockchain solution to help crypto firms meet tough new standards from the Financial Action Task Force
Dutch Ministers Call for Cryptocurrency, Cash Use Regulations
1.7.2019
Dutch ministers have proposed that the government regulate crypto and large cash transactions, citing concerns over money laundering
Official: Russia Will Not Introduce Separate Regulation for Facebook’s Libra
1.7.2019
Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said Russia will not introduce separate legislation regarding Facebook’s Libra
G20 Leaders Reaffirm Position on Cryptocurrencies in Statement
1.7.2019
Following the G20 Summit in Osaka, global leaders reaffirmed their position on cryptocurrencies in a joint statement
Major Korean Bank Clamps Down on Accounts Linked to Crypto Exchanges
1.7.2019
One of South Korea’s biggest banks is reportedly planning to intensify regulations on accounts linked to crypto exchanges
G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A Look at Their Commitments
1.7.2019
The G20 leaders jointly issued a declaration on crypto assets at the end of their summit in Osaka, Japan. They declared their commitments, reaffirmed that crypto assets do not pose a threat to global financial stability, and requested further work done by standard-setting bodies. Also read:...
BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies ‘Sooner Than We Think’
1.7.2019
The chief of the Bank for International Settlements has acknowledged that central banks will likely soon need to issue their own digital currencies
Flowery V20 Talk and Government Terror: Why Darknet Crime Is the Least of Our Worries
1.7.2019
Governments and central banking regulatory bodies continue to express concern about crypto being used for criminal purposes and terror. The terror campaigns of these very same governments continue unabated, however. In the wake of the V20 summit it might seem that lawmakers actually care about...
Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Global Regulators
30.6.2019
We need to solve the communication problem between crypto projects and regulators to build a healthy ecosystem, writes Shin'ichirio Matsuo
V20 Summit Concludes With Promises for Crypto Industry
30.6.2019
As the G20 leaders’ summit came to a close, the nearby V20 summit concluded with a set of promises for the crypto industry in response to the global crypto standards set by the Financial Action Task Force. A group of national crypto associations aims to engage with government agencies...
Group of Digital Asset Trade Associations to Establish Global Cryptocurrency Association
29.6.2019
A group of national crypto associations has announced their commitment to a global initiative for firms in the industry
Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik’s ‘Defend Crypto’ Crowdfunding Effort
28.6.2019
The D.C.-based Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases
Bitmain IPO Plans May be Rekindled With Crypto Winter's End
28.6.2019
Now that the crypto winter is finally over, Bitmain is looking at an IPO in the U.S., reports suggest — learn more details in our analysis
Koinex Exchange Shuts Down Ahead of Crypto Regulation
28.6.2019
Another Indian crypto exchange has shut down permanently due to the banking restriction and regulatory delays. The exchange cites denials in payment services and a sharp decline in trading volume resulting from the recent news of a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indian...
How to Keep Bitcoin Cash Transactions Private
28.6.2019
There are many reasons to keep bitcoin cash transactions private and the top six ways to make them anonymous are outlined in a new video by Bitcoin.com. Meanwhile, the Financial Action Task Force has just released its global guidance for crypto assets, effectively calling on countries and crypto...
US Lawmakers Question FinCEN on Terrorist Use of Facebook’s Libra
27.6.2019
U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency
Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans
27.6.2019
Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
India: Another Crypto Exchange Closes Due to Regulatory Pressure
27.6.2019
Indian crypto exchange Koinex has ceased operations effective immediately, its co-founder has confirmed
G20 Policymakers to Discuss Regulations Proposed by Crypto Industry
27.6.2019
As world leaders start arriving for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, policymakers and crypto industry representatives are convening at another summit to discuss the implications of proposed global standards for crypto assets and service providers, as well as solutions that will minimize unintended...