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25,000 Blockchain Firms in China Tried to Issue Cryptos, Senior Official Claims
25.11.2019
Some 25,000 Chinese companies have tried to issue their own tokens over the past few years, a new report authored by five government agencies claims
With 7,600 Blockchain Patent Applications, Chinese Firms Far Outpace US
20.11.2019
Chinese firms submitted 7,600 blockchain patent applications between 2009 and 2018, about three times as many as U.S.-based companies
NY Regulator Licenses Fidelity for Bitcoin Trading and Custody
20.11.2019
Fidelity Investment’s digital currency arm has been licensed by the New York Department of Financial Services to operate a platform on which individuals and institutional investors can store, purchase, sell, and transfer bitcoin. The regulator also revealed that it has to date approved...
Bitcoin Mining Firms Merge to Build World’s Largest Purported Mining Farm in 2020
19.11.2019
Bitcoin mining firms Northern Bitcoin and Whinstone are merging and plan to jointly build the world’s largest mining farm
Telecom Firms to Work With Technology Vendors on Blockchain for Interoperability
19.11.2019
Recently, it was reported that Tata Communications, PCCW Global, TI Sparkle, and Colt, the major Telecom firms, are associating with technology vendors, which include Amartus, Accedian, and Clear on a blockchain PoC (Proof-of-Concept) for on-demand services. A major issue in the mobile...
Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Discusses His Plan for Cryptocurrencies
19.11.2019
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang has detailed his plans to regulate the digital economy if he were to become the President of the United States. Yang’s recent blog post called “Regulating technology firms in the 21st century,” explains how the candidate believes current American...
Chinese State Media Says Most ‘Blockchain’ Firms in China Are All Hype, No Code
19.11.2019
China: More than 32,000 Chinese companies claim to use blockchain technology, while the real number is less than 10% of that
US Crypto Firms Will Soon Have Another Banking Option
18.11.2019
U.K.-based Cashaa, which describes itself as a banking service platform, is about to launch bank accounts for stateside crypto firms denominated in U.S. dollars
Cashaa Launches USD Bank Accounts for Cryptocurrency Business Firms
16.11.2019
Serving as one of the best banking platforms for fiat as well as digital currencies, Cashaa has announced that it will soon support U.S dollar bank accounts designed specifically for cryptocurrency-based businesses. The Bitcoin banking giant has clarified that the facility will be provided to...
Chinese Regulators Set to Push Inspections of Crypto Mining firms
15.11.2019
Chinese regulators in the province of Inner Mongolia intend to dispatch inspection units to assure the clean-up of local crypto mining companies
John McAfee: Authorities Should Not Expect Crypto Firms to Stop Crypto Crimes
12.11.2019
John McAfee has argued that authorities should not require crypto companies and exchanges to help them control digital currency’s use in illicit activities
Leading Japanese Firms Partner on Security Token Research
7.11.2019
MUFG launched a 22-member research consortium of security issuers, broker dealers and tech companies to set standards for security token management
US SEC Report Notes Trading Suspensions, Actions Against Crypto Firms in 2019
6.11.2019
The U.S. SEC has issued a report on enforcement actions in 2019 that notes a number of cases the regulator initiated against digital asset-related firms
New Official Register in San Marino Recognizes and Regulates Blockchain Firms
4.11.2019
San Marino Republic launches its Blockchain Entities Register, inviting industry firms to be officially recognized as blockchain entities
New Blockchain Tool Promises Verifiable Audits in 30 Seconds
2.11.2019
A new blockchain-based system speeds up audits but doesn't replace accountants
Expert: US Should Cut Crypto Firms Some Slack to Compete With China
1.11.2019
The United States must catch up with China when it comes to central bank digital currency, say analysts
Longtime Bitcoin Advocate Launches Broker-Dealer for Crypto Firms
31.10.2019
Longtime bitcoin advocate Bruce Fenton has created a new broker-dealer for digital asset firms and financial advisors called Watchdog Capital
Fincen Chief Gives Sharp Remarks on the Rules Compliance by the Cryptocurrency Firms
26.10.2019
The notable Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Kenneth Blanco stated that cryptocurrency companies are not above the AML laws. The well-known leader shared his views while addressing an audience at a fintech event organized at the Georgetown University Law Center....
More Than Thirty South Korean Firms Come Together to Launch a New Blockchain ID Verification Platform
24.10.2019
Taking pride in being South Korea’s largest English daily, The Korea Herald has reported that over thirty South Korean firms are coming together to curate and put to use an ID verification solution governed by the blockchain technology. The top-tier thirty business houses and firms have partnered...
FinCEN Director Warns of ‘Hard Time’ for Crypto Firms That Don’t Follow Law
22.10.2019
There is no ambiguity: crypto startups must follow U.S. AML laws or suffer the consequences, said FinCEN's Kenneth Bianco