#Regulation

Bermuda Prepares Regulation for Blossoming Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

April 16, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, News, Regulation

At a time when the ‘big nations’ are busy dragging their feet concerning the favorable regulation of the virtual currency industry, Bermuda, the self-governing British overseas territory island nation is putting the finishing touches to its crypto regulation plans. Bermuda’s Regulatory Body Seeks Feedback The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) is...

After Launching Massive ICO, Telegram Is Now Banned in Russia

April 14, 2018 by Kieran Smith at Altcoins, Business, News, Regulation

Just weeks after launching one of the most successful ICOs ever, Telegram is to be banned in Russia. The ruling came after the company refused to yield encryption keys to the Russian authorities and Moscow has now ordered telecommunications companies to block the app. Why Telegram? Russia’s Federal Security Service...

After Binance, OKEx Announces Malta Expansion Plans

April 13, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

OKEx, a major cryptocurrency exchange platform has announced plans to set up shop in the tiny island nation of Malta. The plan was made known via a post on the platform’s website on 12 April 2018. OKEx becomes the second dominant cryptocurrency exchange platform to announce a move to Malta...

Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Upgrades User Verification Process after FSA Criticism

April 13, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

BitFlyer, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms based in Japan has made some changes to its user verification process. BitFlyer user verification element was introduced after the platform came under scrutiny from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA), on account of the perceived weakness of the platform’s user verification...

Backpage.com Accused of Using Bitcoin to Launder Prostitution Revenue

Backpage.com Accused of Using Bitcoin to Launder Illicit Ad Revenue

April 13, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Bitcoin, Business, News, Regulation

The online classified website Backpage, which was previously accused of facilitating prostitution, has finally been seized by American law agencies. Prostitution, not Dating Advertisements The move came after a grand jury in Arizona indicted seven employees of the company on March 28, 2018. It is alleged that executives of the...

Cryptocurrencies Under Surveillance from AUSTRAC to Prevent Money Laundering and Terrorism

April 13, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

Cryptocurrency exchange providers operating in Australia are now under AUSTRAC, the Australian financial intelligence agency’s watch. The enactment will help minimize the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal purposes like money-laundering and terrorism. Digital currency exchange (DCE) entities must now register with AUSTRAC. They are required by law to meet the...

Cryptocurrency Laws Get Stringent after Ontario Securities Commission Receives Complaints

April 13, 2018 by contributor at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Finance, News, Regulation

After receiving multiple complaints about crypto trading platforms, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is examining these businesses to decide on their legality, as suggested by a report. Crypto-Exchanges May not Be Compliant The buying and selling of digital tokens on cryptocurrency exchanges may conflict with the security laws, according to...

Kyrgyzstan’s Legal System is Supportive of Blockchain Technology

April 12, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Blockchain, News, Regulation, Tech

The Republic of Kyrgyzstan could be one of the most blockchain friendly countries, thanks to its accommodative approach. According to a report published in the country, the legal environment there offers better opportunities for startups in the blockchain industry and cryptocurrency investors. The report, titled ‘Legal status of blockchain technology...

Leading Telecoms Firm Accelerating Blockchain Adoption in Europe

European Countries in Agreeance Over Blockchain Partnership

April 12, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Blockchain, Business, News, Regulation, Tech

The 22 member states of the European Union (EU) signed on April 10, 2018, a declaration to establish a European Blockchain Partnership. The partnership focuses on creating a positive environment for blockchain technology to thrive in the future. The Digital Day 2018 press release highlighted that “Europe should move forward,...

Bank of America: Bitcoin Bubble Is Bursting

April 12, 2018 by Samantha Chang at Bitcoin, Business, Commentary, Finance, News, Regulation

Several top investment pros are once again declaring the death of bitcoin amid its recent price plunges. In fact, one Bank of America analyst called the pioneer cryptocurrency the “greatest bubble in history,” and said it’s popping right now. Bitcoin evangelists, who have been around since the beginning, have heard...

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