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LocalBitcoins Bans Bitcoin Buying in Iran in Blow to Rising Crypto Commerce
24.5.2019
Another crypto buying and selling service has banned Iranian users, pushing them toward anonymous decentralized exchanges
Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Cryptocurrency in India
24.5.2019
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake,...
Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit
23.5.2019
Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting
Zuckbucks or Bust: How SEC Rulemaking Hurts Startup Cryptos and Favors Big Tech
23.5.2019
SEC guidance has created a more attractive environment for regulated tech firms like Facebook to offer proprietary cryptoassets integrated into their existing products that can be legally traded on existing crypto-exchanges as non-securities. Meanwhile, the SEC has targeted startup cryptos...
Central Bank of Russia Expects Crypto Draft Bill to Be Adopted in Spring 2019
22.5.2019
Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is Not a Currency in Court Case Over Taxes on BTC Gains
22.5.2019
An Israeli judge has ruled that bitcoin is an asset and not a currency
Circle Sheds 10% of Workforce as CEO Blames Restrictive US Regulatory Climate
22.5.2019
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that regulations are to blame for Circle staff cuts
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset
22.5.2019
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. The court has ruled in favor...
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Crypto Space Needs Regulatory Certainty
21.5.2019
The CEO of CIrcle, Jeremy Allaire, says that existing law is inadequate in addressing cryptocurrencies
Japanese Parliament Moves New Crypto Regulations to the Upper House
21.5.2019
Japanese parliament passes new crypto regulations for consideration by the upper house
SEC Postpones VanEck Bitcoin ETF, Yet Again. Should We Expect an Approval in 2019?
21.5.2019
As largely predicted, the VanEck SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal has been postponed again by the SEC. However, a slight chance remains that a crypto ETF might come this year
Russia Delays Adoption of Crypto Regulation Due to FATF Order to Legislate Bitcoin
21.5.2019
Russia is delaying the adoption of its crypto regulation due to a FATF requirement to legislate terms such as “bitcoin” and “crypto”
Australian Government Employee Faces Court for Misusing Government IT Systems to Mine Crypto
21.5.2019
An Australian government employee will reportedly face court today over his alleged misuse of government IT systems to mine cryptocurrency for personal gain
NYSE Arca Files Proposed Rule Change with SEC for Bitcoin-, T-Bills-Backed Investment Trust
21.5.2019
NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. SEC for an application to list shares in a bitcoin investment trust that would be backed by the cryptocurrency and T-bills
Cash, Coins and Casinos: Japan Struggles to Regulate Online Gambling
20.5.2019
“It is a matter of time to grow to a market size that regulators can not ignore”: Increased demand for online gambling puts pressure on Japanese regulators
Beyond KYC: Global Regulators Appear Set to Adopt Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges
20.5.2019
Exchanges will likely have to collect information about their clients' crypto transactions under new global standards expected in June
Insured Cryptocurrency Custody Services and Their Potential Impact: The Key to Institutional Investment Growth?
20.5.2019
A look at what insured cryptocurrency custody services are, why they are important from an institutional point of view, and what the potential impact on the market would be should they lure institutional investors
Cryptocurrencies Pose No Threat to Financial Stability: EU Central Bank
20.5.2019
The European Central Bank has said that cryptocurrencies are currently not a threat to financial stability in the euro zone
I Underestimated Just How Many Subpoenas I Would Get
19.5.2019
The number of subpoenas early crypto companies got from misinformed government agencies was "staggering," says Bloq's Steve Beauregard
Facebook Registers Secretive ‘Libra’ Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland
17.5.2019
More details emerge about Facebook's secretive crypto firm, Libra