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Kik vs SEC – The Lawyers Speak
14.6.2019
The SEC's complaint against Kik, after it raised $100 million in an ICO, seemed pretty brutal, but not so fast, we're only hearing one side of the story. Watch more here as three lawyers discuss the case, its merits and its potential impacts for the crypto industry as a whole
Kik vs SEC: The Lawyers Speak
14.6.2019
The SEC's complaint against Kik, after it raised $100 million in an ICO, seemed pretty brutal, but not so fast, we're only hearing one side of the story. Watch more here as three lawyers discuss the case, its merits and its potential impacts for the crypto industry as a whole
Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm
14.6.2019
Financial Supervisory Authority, the single financial regulator in Iceland, has approved the first DLT-based electronic money firm Monerium
UK Financial Watchdog Blacklists Clones of Two Major Financial Firms
14.6.2019
The British financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has blacklisted two clones of financial firms, including one posing as Goldman Sachs
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
14.6.2019
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Europol Reveals Gamified Coin Tracing Training for Law Enforcement at Crypto Conference
14.6.2019
Europol is hosting its 6th cryptocurrency conference, with over 300 crypto experts from law enforcement and the private sector reportedly in attendance
Lithuania to Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchange Sector With Obligatory ID Checks
14.6.2019
The informal exchange of cryptocurrency over €1,000 is set to come to an end in Lithuania
Binance to Stop Serving US Traders Following Announcement of US-Dedicated Platform
14.6.2019
Crypto exchange Binance announced today that it has updated its terms of use, which notably includes a restriction of services to U.S.-based individual and corporate traders
Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
14.6.2019
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines
Skepticism as News of Secretive India Crypto Bill Breaks
13.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India returned a request for information about a proposed crypto ban, which is allegedly making the rounds at the highest level of government
FINRA Fines Former Merrill Lynch Employee $5,000 for Not Reporting Crypto Mining Activity
13.6.2019
An ex-Merrill Lynch worker who operated an undisclosed cryptocurrency mining scheme must pay $5,000 to FINRA
FINRA Fines Ex-Merrill Lynch Investment Adviser Over Crypto Mining Sideline
13.6.2019
U.S. self-regulatory organization FINRA has fined and suspended an investment adviser over undeclared cryptocurrency mining activities
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
FATF to Release New Rules for Global Crypto Sector, Impacting Exchanges, Funds, Custodians
12.6.2019
On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector
DOrg LLC Purports to be First Legally Valid DAO Under US Law
12.6.2019
DAO collective dOrg created a blockchain-based LLC that purportedly endows its native DAO with legal validity in the United States
Major Pan-African Insurance Firm Rolls Back Insurance for Crypto Mining Equipment
12.6.2019
Pan-African insurance firm Old Mutual will not provide coverage for crypto mining equipment due to the unregulated nature of the industry
Traditional Exchanges Pull Back From Reg A+ IPOs Due to Fraud Concerns
11.6.2019
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are reportedly shying away from IPOs conducted by companies using Reg A+ due to fraud concerns
Philippines’ Central Bank Will Continue to Closely Monitor Crypto, Citing Terror Financing
11.6.2019
The governor of the Philippines’ central bank has warned against crypto-enabled terrorism financing and said the institution will continue to surveil their use in the country
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
11.6.2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said
Leaked Details of India’s Supposed New Cryptocurrency Bill Analyzed
11.6.2019
Excerpts from what could be India’s new cryptocurrency bill have been leaked. While local media have made outrageous claims about the details of the bill, industry experts have pointed out numerous flaws and inaccuracies. Meanwhile, the country’s finance secretary has confirmed that...