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Moscow Launching Pilot Program for Blockchain-Based E-Voting Platform

December 8, 2017 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Blockchain, Commentary, News, Regulation

Just months after Russian President Vladimir expressed interest in blockchain technology and issuing a national cryptocurrency, the government has announced the pilot test of a new blockchain-based local voting system. Moscow's Active Citizen Initiative A press statement issued by the Russian government on December 4, 2017, reveals that this new...

Bitcoin “In No Way a Currency,” According to Bank of France

December 7, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Commentary, News, Regulation

The Governor of the Bank of France spoke about bitcoin at a recent conference in Beijing. The governer is yet another administrative skeptic to speak out aginst the disruptive capacities of the new asset class. Bitcoin's Volatility and User Compliance The warning from Francois Villeroy rang loud and clear in...

Initial Coin Offerings: Nearly Half of Capital Raised through European Entities

December 5, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Ethereum, Finance, News, Regulation

A prominent venture capital firm in Europe released a report on November 30, 2017, publishing its research on the statistics of global initial coin offerings (ICOs). Swaths of European Money According to Atomico, the researchers behind the study, entities based in Europe raised $1.76 billion through the fundraising platform. This...

The Impact of Brexit on the United Kingdom's Crypto Sector

UK and EU Governments Crackdown on Growing Criminal Bitcoin Use

December 5, 2017 by Robert DeVoe at Bitcoin, News, Regulation

As increasing numbers of both street criminals, tax evaders and money launderers are using bitcoin and cryptocurrency, the UK and EU governments prepare to respond with a massive crackdown. The crackdown aims to change existing laws for money laundering to apply to cryptocurrencies. Drug Pushers Love Bitcoin ATMs In the...

PRC Right to Ban ICOs and Exchanges says PBOC Vice President

December 5, 2017 by Robert DeVoe at Bitcoin, Business, News, Regulation

According to a post that appeared in state-run media outlet Xinhua News, People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) vice president Gongsheng Pan (潘功胜) made the following comment at a recent forum event in response to a moderator prompt about Bitcoin: “There is only one thing that we should do now, and...

SEC Halts PlexCoin Scam ICO Using Emergency Court Order

December 4, 2017 by Alex Lielacher at Finance, News, Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) announced in a press release the acquisition of an emergency court order with intent to freeze the assets of the PlexCoin ICO. The allegedly fraudulent ICO has been active since early August where it has raked in over $15 million from thousands of...

What Makes Sweden A Hotspot for Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies?

December 4, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Mining, News, Regulation, Tech

While most world governments are of two minds as to embracing virtual currencies – some even outright against it – Sweden seems to have vowed to position itself at the forefront of the ongoing cryptocurrency revolution. Mining Hotspot The Nordic country is already a hotbed for cryptocurrency innovation. A slew...

Bitcoin Exchange Regulations Near Completion in South Korea

December 3, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Finance, News, Regulation

To date, there has been very little oversight or regulation when it comes to the world of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies across the globe. However, in recent weeks steps been taken in this particular direction. History of Growing Attention It has been reported that the authorities in South Korea are getting...

Iran’s HCC Welcomes Bitcoin with Regulations

December 2, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Commentary, News, Regulation

The High Council of Cyberspace in Iran (HCC) has announced its acceptance of bitcoin in Iran, albeit under strict regulations. Conservative Steps into the Crypto Space Although cautious in its initial approach, the Iranian authority spoke positively about the future of the use of cryptocurrency in its society. With the...

Former SEC Commissioner Hopes for a Sweep of ICO Regulation

December 2, 2017 by Liam J Kelly at Altcoins, News, Regulation

The current Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have only made a few light warnings regarding the wild west of ICOs. Some point out the importance of curbing regulation in order to stimulate innovation, while others expect sweeping corrections. SEC Warnings The novel method of generating a digital token that...

Mass Adoption of Blockchain Technology Still a Decade Away

December 1, 2017 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Blockchain, Commentary, News, Regulation, Tech

After the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies in 2017, including Bitcoin’s $11,000 bull rally at the end of November, the world is beginning to notice the technology that underlines their existence. How to Blockchain The idea of a blockchain is not new by any means, with bitcoin being its flagship proof-of-concept...

US Senate Bill S.1241 to Criminalize Concealed Ownership of Bitcoin

December 1, 2017 by Landon Mutch at Bitcoin, News, Regulation

On November 28, 2017, the US Senate, Committee of the Judiciary held a hearing regarding bill S.1241: Modernizing AML Laws to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Despite little attention being given to digital currencies during the hearing, bill S.1241 itself would amend the definition of 'financial institution' in the...

IRS: Cryptocurrency is a Property & Swaps are Taxable

December 1, 2017 by Robert DeVoe at Bitcoin, News, Regulation

The IRS has a tax code that allows like for like property exchanges to be tax-free. But what about cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum? Is exchanging one for another a taxable event? What is cryptocurrency to the IRS? Cryptocurrency Swaps are Taxable says IRS According to section 1031 of the...

Chief of Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund Counters Jamie Dimon’s Bitcoin Comments

November 30, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Blockchain, Finance, News, Regulation

As the chief executive in what is one of the world’s most significant sovereign funds, Khaldoon Al Mubarak has at least an inkling of what he is talking about. Clash of the Titans He has hit back against comments that were recently made by the CEO of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon...

The Conference on Blockchain Technology in Africa

November 29, 2017 by Priyeshu Garg at Blockchain, Commentary, News, Regulation

The UN meeting about blockchain in Africa ended in Ethiopia on November 24, 2017. With the aim having been to build on their knowledge of the use of cryptocurrency and discuss its potential in Africa, it was deemed to have been a success. Positive Conclusions for all Member Nations Kasirim...

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