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China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products
29.10.2019
China’s central bank will certify a list of fintech products that are widely used for digital payment and blockchain services with its verification system
Swedish Government Auctions Cryptocurrency Again
12.10.2019
The Swedish Enforcement Authority, Kronofogden, is once again auctioning off cryptocurrency that has been allotted for public sale. The online auction, which is the second of this kind the government agency conducts, starts on Friday, October 11. Also read: Sean Walsh: Cryptocurrencies Can Harness...
UK Regulator Ramps up Crypto Investigations and Considers KYC for Wallets
8.10.2019
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been relentlessly scrutinizing cryptocurrency startups and investigations are up 74% from last year. Meanwhile, proponents of decentralized software development models and open collaboration are upset about the FCA aiming to extend KYC/AML...
Changes Afoot for Philippine Crypto-Friendly Economic Zone
19.9.2019
The special economic zone in the Philippines known for its crypto friendliness is undergoing some changes. Government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza) is investigating a case involving one of its licensed crypto exchanges after a tip from the Chinese government. The authority has also...
Israeli Startup Creates Offline Wallet With Access to the Blockchain
18.9.2019
Israeli startup GK8 claims to have built a cold-storage crypto wallet with on-network transfer capabilities
Malta Financial Services Authority Plans To Monitor Crypto Businesses
10.9.2019
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) spoke in a recent outline, their strategy in the published article. According to the document, the plan revolves around actively monitoring & managing risks to cryptocurrency business & firms. Malta is already a habitat to numerous crypto...
Malta Financial Services Authority Releases Three-Year Strategic Plan
6.9.2019
The MFSA, short for Malta Financial Services Authority, has released its strategic plan for the next three years, from 2019-2021. The authorities officially published the plan today which highlights the supervising priorities, as well as primary areas, which the MFSA aims to concentrate on through...
Portugal Tax Authority Removes Taxation on Crypto Trading and Payments
30.8.2019
In recent news, cryptocurrency trading and payments in Portugal those cryptocurrencies from tax, the European nation’s authority has explained. The local business newspaper has revealed the news recently, saying that the body has said that both cryptocurrency trading in genuine currencies...
Portugal Tax Authority: Bitcoin Trading and Payments Are Tax-Free
29.8.2019
Portuguese tax authorities clarified that both crypto trading and payments in crypto are not taxed in the country
Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached
27.8.2019
One of the major problems for businesses in the cryptocurrency industry is finding a bank that agrees to work with them and connect them to the traditional fiat financial system. The financial regulator in Switzerland has just made this easier by licensing two companies to serve as tailored banks...
Israeli Financial Authority Sets Up Blockchain Unit to Look Over Business Permit Applications
20.8.2019
Israeli crypto scenario has not yet settled. Although the country is trying its best attempts in supporting the blockchain companies and FinTech companies, still the attempts are failing to reach the crypt traders in the country. The banking system is pulling the feet back of any progress made...
Israeli Financial Authority to Accelerate Blockchain, Fintech Licensure
20.8.2019
An Israeli Ministry of Finance branch is attempting to drive local fintech competition with licensing
IAMAI Slams RBI for Banning Crypto in India, Says Central Bank has no Such Authority
17.8.2019
IAMAI or Internet and Mobile Association of India has slammed the move by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) of releasing the circular directing banks to stop serving crypto companies, which literally killed many of them in the country. While arguing in the Supreme Court, the IAMAI counsel Ashim Sood...
deVerge CEO Lauds HM Revenue & Customs Authority’s Move To Gather Crypto Trading Records
15.8.2019
The crypto industry and regulators have a bittersweet affair across the globe, a tussle that seems to be going nowhere yet. However, things have been moving either way in many regions, including the United Kingdom. Recently, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) department sent letters to a few crypto...
UK Advertising Standards Authority has Upheld Complaint against BitMEX for Placing Bitcoin Ad
15.8.2019
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has raised a complaint about a bitcoin advertisement placed by BitMEX (HDR Global Trading), Crypto derivatives exchange. The promotion placed on January 3rd, 2019, apparently to celebrate the tenth commemoration of mining of the first block of bitcoin...
Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
8.8.2019
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks
Indian Tax Authority Sends Probing Questions to Crypto Owners – Experts Weigh In
7.8.2019
As the Indian government deliberates on the country’s crypto policy, the tax authority continues to send out letters with lengthy, probing questions to crypto owners. News.Bitcoin.com talked to industry experts to find out the implications of these letters, what people can do when receiving...
UK’s Tax Authority Requests User Data From Crypto Exchanges: Report
6.8.2019
UK tax service has reportedly requested that crypto exchanges provide it with user info to track down tax evasion
British Tax Authority Seeks Customer Data from Crypto Exchanges in Search of Tax Evaders
6.8.2019
The U.K. tax authority is pressuring crypto exchanges to reveal customers' names and transaction histories in a bid to claw back unpaid taxes, sources said
The Myth of Authority: Mnuchin Denies USD Is Used Criminally
22.7.2019
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has once again weighed in on bitcoin, claiming the U.S. dollar has not been used to finance “nefarious” activity on a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box. Democratic House Representative Maxine Waters also dropped a tasty nugget of...