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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
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:...
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
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...
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...
PR: New FATF Rules See VASP Industry Convene for V20 Summit
26.6.2019
As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) prepares to roll out a new set of rules to increase reporting requirements on cryptocurrency transactions at the G20 Leaders’ Summit this month, a collective of international industry associations have led an initiative to convene Virtual Assets Service...
Libra May Spark the G20 Crypto Debate Japan Has Been Craving
26.6.2019
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The G20’s financial regulator says Facebook’s Libra project could lead the G20 to “take a closer look at cryptocurrencies” – playing into the hands of the Japanese government.
The G20’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) coordinates economic rules for member...
FATF Releases Global Standards for Crypto Assets
22.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force adopted its new rules on crypto assets and published its updated Guidance on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers Friday. Under these new measures, crypto service providers will be required to implement the same requirements as traditional financial...
All Global Crypto Exchanges Must Now Share Customer Data, FATF Rules
21.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has officially ruled that crypto firms worldwide must share client data with each other
RegulatorsDebate Cryptocurrency Legislation Ahead of G20 Summit
19.6.2019
The new rules for crypto businesses will be released in June 21 but many regulators are already worried about the repercussions
PR: Legislators Support V20 Summit in Response to New FATF Rules
18.6.2019
Legislators have shown their support for the V20 Summit which is set to take place alongside the G20 Leaders Summit in Osaka, Japan, 28 & 29 June 2019. The event will convene G20 representatives, national blockchain associations, the world’s leading Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)...
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
Coinbase, Kraken, Huobi and Others Meeting G20 for Crucial Debate
17.6.2019
Source: G20, Instagram
Executives from major crypto companies such as Circle, Coinbase, bitFlyer, Kraken and Huobi are among those going to meet representatives of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies in order to defend their trading business from a new data gathering rule.
The event, billed...
Local.Bitcoin.com Shows Lots of Active BCH Listings From Traders Worldwide
11.6.2019
Six days ago news.Bitcoin.com announced the launch of Local.Bitcoin.com, a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows people to trade bitcoin cash (BCH) in a private manner. Since then there have been roughly 14,000 accounts created so far, and many people are actively trading throughout various...
Cypherpunk Adam Back Speaks of Blockchain Benefits at G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers
10.6.2019
Cypherpunk Adam Back, often regarded as the father of virtual currencies, took part in an event at the G20 meeting of finance ministers
G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto
10.6.2019
The G20 has reaffirmed it will apply standards to counter money laundering and terrorism funding, soon to be finalized by the Financial Action Task Force
G20 Finance Ministers’ Meet Concluded In Japan, Multilateral Response To Crypto Suggested
10.6.2019
The G20 Summit of finance heads of the member countries met during the weekend in Japan, and cryptocurrencies were among the major discussion points. The leaders, including finance ministers and central bank governors, have stated that the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and global regulators must...
G20 Finance Chiefs Endorse 'Draconian' Crypto Trading Measures
10.6.2019
Tarō Asō, the Finance Minister of Japan, and Haruhiko Kuroda, the Governor of the Bank of Japan, at the meeting in Fukoka. Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 (G20) major economies asked international organizations to monitor risks and consider work on additional...