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Malta to Give “Peace of Mind” to Crypto Companies

Malta to Give “Peace of Mind” to Crypto CompaniesThe government of Malta has come up with an idea that businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies may find interesting. A new policy document seeks to set up a special agency which will “certify” blockchain platforms and “verify” crypto transactions. It is supposed to “bring peace of mind” to companies using these technologies to cut out central […]

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February 18, 2018 0

Leading Australian Banks Allow Customers to Purchase Cryptocurrencies

Three of Australia’s ‘big four’ banks have issued comments regarding their respective policy positions with regards to their customers’ ability to purchase cryptocurrency using accounts issued by said banks. The statements come weeks after reports surfaced detailing an apparent banking embargo on the part of Australian banks targeting cryptocurrency businesses. Also Read: Australian Freeze: Big Aussie […]

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February 7, 2018 0

China to Block Access to International Cryptocurrency Exchanges

China to Block Access to International Cryptocurrency ExchangesWe know you heard this one before, but China wants to ban bitcoin…again. Only this time the government plans to use one of its most far reaching tools, the Great Firewall of China, to completely prevent anyone in the country from reaching foreign exchange sites. Unless they have the technical capability to bypass it, of […]

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February 5, 2018 0

Dead again? In Reality Bitcoin Is Up 729% Since Last February

Dead again? In Reality Bitcoin Is Up 729% Since Last FebruaryThe price of bitcoin has seen some corrections over the years, but really there have only been a few deep cuts. With the bearish dips in price over the past five weeks it’s always good to look at the historical view of value drops and the long-term achievements of the cryptocurrency economy in general. Also […]

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February 3, 2018 0

Facebook Bans Cryptocurrency Ads

Facebook Bans Cryptocurrency AdvertsFollowing persistent complaints about spammy and fraudulent cryptocurrency ads, Facebook has issued an outright ban. As of a new ruling issued on January 30, “ads must not promote financial products and services that are frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices, such as binary options, initial coin offerings, or cryptocurrency”. The move is sure […]

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January 30, 2018 0

South Korea Ends Anonymous Cryptocurrency Trading Today

South Korea Ends Anonymous Cryptocurrency Trading TodayThe new South Korean cryptocurrency account system has entered into force nationwide today, ending the current practice that allowed for anonymous trading of cryptocurrencies. Traders must open real-name accounts at the same banks as their exchanges in order to deposit money to trade cryptocurrencies. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies […]

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January 30, 2018 0

South Korean Regulator: In Reality Impossible to Close Cryptocurrency Exchanges

South Korean Regulator: It Is Impossible in Reality to Close Cryptocurrency ExchangesThe South Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) does not have the authority to close cryptocurrency exchanges. “It is impossible in reality,” said the KFTC chairman. The agency is currently investigating 13 major exchanges operating in the country for alleged violations of the e-commerce law. Also read: South Korean Officials Caught Trading On Insider Knowledge of Crypto […]

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January 18, 2018 0

Dancing With the Devil: ‘Cashing Out’ Cryptos Into Fiat Not So Easy

Dancing With the Devil: 'Cashing Out' Cryptos Into Fiat Not So EasyBitcoin and other cryptocurrency assets are precious and some of them have grown over 1300 percent in value this year. Although, with the price on exchanges being higher than ever before its now a bit more difficult for those who want to ‘cash out’ or make significantly large purchases without being watched by the prying […]

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December 28, 2017 0

European Union Terror Fears Drive New Crackdown on Bitcoin Across Member States

European Union Terror Fears Drive New Crackdown on Bitcoin Across Member StatesCiting pretext to end all pretexts, “terrorism,” European Union legislators moved Friday, December 15 to impose tighter controls on the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin, through trading exchanges and related businesses. Also read: Rise of the Bitcoin Politician: Austin Petersen’s Scrappy Run for US Senate European Union Moves Against Bitcoin The European Union has updated […]

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December 17, 2017 0

Japan Teaches Western Governments a Lesson in Cryptocurrency Regulation

Japan Teaches Western Governments a Lesson in Cryptocurrency RegulationBitcoin is a phenomenon that provokes conflicting emotions in people. Fear. Excitement. Elation. Doubt. For governments tasked with regulating every new thing that comes along, be it the motor car or the internet, bitcoin presents a conundrum. How to regulate such a seemingly unregulatable creation? While many western governments have reached for the button marked […]

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November 13, 2017 0