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Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
14.6.2019
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines
Skepticism as News of Secretive India Crypto Bill Breaks
13.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India returned a request for information about a proposed crypto ban, which is allegedly making the rounds at the highest level of government
FINRA Fines Former Merrill Lynch Employee $5,000 for Not Reporting Crypto Mining Activity
13.6.2019
An ex-Merrill Lynch worker who operated an undisclosed cryptocurrency mining scheme must pay $5,000 to FINRA
FATF to Release New Rules for Global Crypto Sector, Impacting Exchanges, Funds, Custodians
12.6.2019
On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector
DOrg LLC Purports to be First Legally Valid DAO Under US Law
12.6.2019
DAO collective dOrg created a blockchain-based LLC that purportedly endows its native DAO with legal validity in the United States
Major Pan-African Insurance Firm Rolls Back Insurance for Crypto Mining Equipment
12.6.2019
Pan-African insurance firm Old Mutual will not provide coverage for crypto mining equipment due to the unregulated nature of the industry
Traditional Exchanges Pull Back From Reg A+ IPOs Due to Fraud Concerns
11.6.2019
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are reportedly shying away from IPOs conducted by companies using Reg A+ due to fraud concerns
Philippines’ Central Bank Will Continue to Closely Monitor Crypto, Citing Terror Financing
11.6.2019
The governor of the Philippines’ central bank has warned against crypto-enabled terrorism financing and said the institution will continue to surveil their use in the country
UAE-Based Crypto Exchange Seals Preliminary Approval From Regulators
10.6.2019
UAE-based crypto asset exchange and custodian Arabian Bourse — a joint venture from GMEX Group and Arshad Khan — has sealed initial approval from financial regulators
Crypto Advocacy Center Says Proposed UK AML Regulations Violate Privacy Rights
10.6.2019
Nonprofit crypto policy center Coin Center has urged Her Majesty’s Treasury not to over-broaden the scope of U.K.’s anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing regulations
Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing
10.6.2019
Crypto lobbying is on the rise, but most of it is being done by industry outsiders
Binance DEX: Navigating Country-Specific Cryptocurrency Trading Restrictions
9.6.2019
Binance CEO says geofenced traders should use VPNs, but the terms of service on the platform explicitly forbid the use of proxy services or VPNs
G20 Finance Leaders Ask Global Regulators to Consider Multilateral Response to Crypto
9.6.2019
The financial leaders of G20 countries urged the Financial Stability Board and other international bodies to monitor risks around crypto
What to Expect at G-20: Money Laundering and Crypto Discussion
9.6.2019
Cryptocurrency, privacy and money laundering: What to expect at the G-20 in Japan this weekend?
I Started the Silk Road Wikipedia Page (Because Bitcoin)
8.6.2019
Online black marketplace Silk Road had quite the effect on bitcoin, being one of the technology's biggest use cases in the early days, and for a while it didn't have its own Wikipedia page – until this man
Indian Lawmakers Propose Adoption of 10-Year Jail Term for Crypto Dealings
7.6.2019
India’s new crypto bill reportedly includes a 10-year jail term for dealing with crypto, but also suggests the development of a national crypto
US Congressman Seeks Tax Clarity for Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
A U.S. congressman proposed tax breaks for cryptocurrencies, arguing that current IRS codes are unreasonably demanding and deterrents to blockchain businesses
SEC Chairman: Other Market Protections Needed Before Bitcoin ETF Approval
6.6.2019
Custody and market manipulation need to be dealt with before a cryptocurrency ETF can be approved, said SEC Chairman Jay Clayton
Reserve Bank of India Denies Knowledge, Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Crypto Entirely
6.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has denied having any knowledge or involvement in a draft government bill that would ban cryptocurrencies
LocalBitcoin Loses Traders After Cash Trading Ban: 'Not Very Local'
6.6.2019
Finnish p2p veteran LocalBitcoins removed in-person cash trading due to regulatory pressure. Is this the start of a crackdown on cash-based deals?