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China › Regulation
Leaked photo shows the alpha version of China Construction Bank’s DCEP app
China’s digital currency, the DCEP, is currently in the advanced testing phase, with leaked images showing that the China Construction Bank already runs the alpha version of its DCEP app.
Bitcoin › Technology
Bitcoin smart contract platforms RSK and RIF get new AML solutions from Coinfirm
Tech regulatory company Coinfirm has announced that it will begin providing RSK and RIF protocols with an anti-money laundering compliance solution.
Exchanges
Why 2020 is an important year for cryptocurrency exchange regulation
Cryptocurrency exchanges represent one of the most diverse service offerings within the crypto industry.
U.S. › Regulation
Watch out unlicensed crypto businesses, the Department of Homeland Security is coming for you
The crypto industry was given a warning in July of last year when United States President Donald Trump professed his disdain for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in a tweet thread, which was closely followed by comments from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who declared the lack of regulations surrounding crypto a matter of “national security.” Immediately following these […]
U.S. › Regulation
Understanding presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s plan for cryptocurrency regulation
On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidates participated in the last debate before the Nevada caucuses on Saturday.
Ethereum › Korea › Regulation
Korean crypto company Contents Protocol to shut down and refund 27000 ETH
Contents Protocol, a Korean crypto startup focused on content exchange, announced that it will shut down due to a lack of business prospects and regulatory uncertainties.
Bitcoin › U.S. › Regulation
The U.S. government’s approach to crypto regulations hinges entirely on the 2020 election
The United States government underneath President Trump has taken an aggressive approach to the crypto markets, with the President himself claiming that he is “not a fan of” Bitcoin, while the Treasury secretary claimed that the lack of regulations surrounding the nascent technology constitutes a “national security” issue.
Edge › Regulation
Global cryptocurrency regulation is turning bearish in these five countries
As the cryptocurrency markets are in freefall, global cryptocurrency regulation appears to be turning bearish as well.
Bitcoin › U.S. › Regulation
The DOJ just busted a massive money laundering scheme, and it’s bad for Bitcoin
The growth of Bitcoin and the crypto market has long been inhibited due to its perceived ties to the dark web and the criminal underworld, a perception that is primarily rooted in the technology’s genesis as a payment method on dark web marketplaces.
Regulation
An attorney reviews ‘CryptoMom’ Hester Peirce’s plan to develop a framework for token sales; could it work?
Last week, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (aka ‘CryptoMom’) formally proposed a “safe harbor” for fundraising by token sale.
Regulation
BTSE leaves Dubai for British Virgin Islands: Why crypto businesses still haven’t found their regulatory utopia
Crypto exchange BTSE has shifted its operations out of Dubai, claiming that regulators in countries with “non-permissive legal systems” are holding back the mass adoption of cryptocurrency with their inaction and broken promises.
U.S. › Regulation
Op-ed: We’re missing the point of the new 2020 Cryptocurrency Act (USA)
Last month, the United States Congress announced that it would be introducing a new bill focused solely on cryptocurrency activities within the United States aptly named The Cryptocurrency Bill 2020.
VeChain › China › Regulation
Vechain CEO says China banning crypto trading is actually a good thing
In a recent interview where he gave an update about the current state of Vechain, Sunny Lu said that China made the right decision when it banned cryptocurrency trading That way, he said, the country eliminated all of the “bad guys” in the space and is now able to facilitate the development of blockchain technologies […]
Turkey › Regulation
Turkish regulatory group to propose new crypto rules and regulation
Turkey’s financial regulator is ramping up efforts to develop a new framework that allows the federal government to oversee the use of cryptocurrencies throughout the nation.
People
Crypto-related videos now a target under new YouTube regulations
YouTube is believed to be restricting crypto-related content on its platform and in some cases even deleting the flagged videos.
Netherlands › Regulation
Smoking Gun: Dutch central bank caught overreaching in local crypto businesses
The upcoming fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) within the European Union (EU) has already spelled the end for smaller crypto firms on the continent.
Binance › Adoption
Binance Latamex creates a fiat gateway for customers in Latin America
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, announced the launch of its new fiat gateway for Latin America.
Bitcoin › Adoption
Bitcoin ETF chances jump after SEC green lights futures-based fund; here’s why
For years, crypto financial services firms across the United States have been trying their hand at issuing publicly-traded Bitcoin funds (ETFs).
U.S. › Exchanges
Circle warns Poloniex customers in the U.S. of assets conversion to USDC
Crypto conglomerate Circle warned all United States-based Poloniex customers to withdraw their assets before December 16.