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Former CFTC Chairman Says Ripple and Ethereum Might Get Classified as Securities

Former CTFC Chairman Says Ripple and Ethereum Might Get Classified as Securities

April 25, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Commentary, Finance, News, Regulation

Gary Gensler, former CFTC chairperson and one of the top financial regulators in the Obama administration talked about the fast evolving realm of cryptocurrencies during his recent speech at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on April 23, 2018. Ethics And Governance “I don’t think it’s any longer a question of...

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Self-regulation: Licensed Crypto Exchange Platforms in Japan Form Self-Regulatory Body

April 25, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

The 16 licensed cryptocurrency exchange platforms in Japan have decided to come together to launch a self-regulatory body called the Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Association (JCEA). The decision of cooperation between exchanges comes after months of planning between representatives of the various platforms, trying to formulate an acceptable regulatory framework. According...

Indian Central Bank Challenged in High Court over “Unconstitutional” Crypto Regulation

April 25, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Finance, News, Regulation

The High Court of Delhi has sought a response from the Central Government of India over a statement issued by the Reserve Bank Of India on April 6, 2018. Amidst other restrictions, it barred banks and other financial institutions across the country from providing any banking services to companies involved...

Chinese Authorities: We Have Successfully Shutdown all ICOs and Cryptocurrency Businesses in China

April 25, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum, Finance, News, Regulation

China declared total war on its local virtual currency environment by placing a blanket ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and other altcoins, late 2017. Now, the Chinese authorities have declared total victory, stating that all relevant businesses have indeed been crushed. A Close Watch...

Russia Supreme Court: Embargo Placed on Bitcoin Website Must Be Reviewed

April 25, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Finance, News, Regulation

Russia's stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, remains very unclear. While the authoritarian nation has embraced the gospel of distributed ledger technology (DLT) wholeheartedly, the story is not the same for the monetary applications that rest on top of blockchain protocols. Bitcoin not Legal Tender It all began in...

Singapore and Hong Kong Emerging as the World’s Top Crypto-Friendly Business Cities

Singapore and Hong Kong Emerging as the World’s Top Crypto-Friendly Cities

April 24, 2018 by contributor at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

After China implemented a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies in 2017, Singapore and Hong Kong have emerged as the leading business-friendly destinations for East Asian crypto companies aiming to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Singapore Becoming a ‘Hub’ For Crypto Businesses Anson Zeall, chairman of Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises...

Banks in Iran Barred From Dealing in Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies

April 24, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Finance, News, Regulation

According to a report in the local media outlet, IRNA which was quoted by Reuters on Sunday, April 22, 2018, Iran has become the latest country to have its apex bank prohibit other banks from engaging in crypto transactions. The central banks of India, Nigeria, and Pakistan are among some...

A Guide to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)

Investors Sue Another Crypto-Related Firm for ‘Disguising its ICO’

April 24, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, Ethereum, Finance, News, Regulation

Xunlei, a China-based multinational firm has been dragged to Court by investors who feel they were deceived by the firm to invest in its ICO project in 2017. Initial Coin Offering or Puff of Smoke? The CEO of Xunlei, Chen Lei has strongly refuted accusations leveled against his firm claiming...

Telegram Takes Flight In Paper Plane Protest; CEO Offers Bitcoin Bounties for Proxies

April 23, 2018 by Kieran Smith at Bitcoin, News, Regulation

Russia banned the app after the company refused to hand over encryption keys to unscramble messages. In response, activists took to the streets with paper planes, launching the small colored origami models at the cold facade of the Kremlin. Flying Planes for Internet Freedom The performance lasted no longer than...

Tezos Co-Founder FINRA Suspension Could Impact Project Launch

April 23, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

The fine issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman could reportedly affect the Tezos project, especially if the SEC deems its tokens to be a security. On April 18, 2018, Breitman was fined $20,000 for alleged violations of FINRA regulations, a charge he neither...

Audacity: Crypto Exchange Kraken CEO Tells New York Attorney General to Mind His Business

April 23, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Bitcoin, Business, Commentary, News, Regulation

At a time when several cities and nation-states of the world are warming up to regulating the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem, Kraken, a pioneer bitcoin and altcoin exchange, have made it clear to New York regulators that it won't respond to their irrelevant inquiries. Mind Your Own Business At current,...

Korean Businesses Bypass ICO Ban by Issuing Tokens in Other Countries

April 23, 2018 by contributor at Altcoins, Finance, News, Regulation, Tech

In September 2017, South Korea - one of the world’s most crypto-friendly nations - took a not-so-friendly decision; to ban all Korean ICOs. A bout of panic selling broke out, with multiple blockchain startups in Korea fearing the worst. However in 2018, native cryptocurrency companies have found a way that...

Centra Tech Co-founders Arrested For Fraudulent ICO

SEC Piles Up Fraud Charges in $32M ICO Centra: Jail Time Looms

April 22, 2018 by Samantha Chang at Altcoins, News, Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed additional fraud charges against a third co-founder of Central Tech’s $32 million initial coin offering, which had been endorsed by boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and music producer DJ Khaled. Raymond Trapani was charged with fraud in an amended complaint filed by the SEC on...

Texas State Securities Board Investigation Uncovers 32 Illegal Cryptocurrency Schemes

April 22, 2018 by Pratik Makadiya at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Commentary, News, Regulation

The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) published a report on April 10 based on afour-week investigation concerning cryptocurrency fraud in which 32 illegal schemes were discovered. The probe was conducted owing to the upswing in the cryptocurrency investment opportunities flogged to Texans. According to the report published by the TSSB,...

Huobi Plan to Hit London in International Expansion

April 22, 2018 by Kieran Smith at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

Singapore-based exchange Huobi has spoken of plans to expand operations to London.The Huobi team were in London on April 17, 2018, to launch phase II of the Huobi Knights program and unveil four new projects. Expansion Objectives The news comes amid a recent spate of Asia-based exchanges expanding to international...

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