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OCTOBER 12, 2017

The People’s Republic of China will likely re-legalize cryptocurrency trading, ending its nation-wide ban on crypto exchanges from early September, as reported by cnLedger, a well-known source on cryptocurrency news in China.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Facebook’s Libra project has renewed focus on how cryptocurrencies are regulated, with current rules on the sector patchy and varying from country to country. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. Facebook’s Libra project is bringing cryptocurrency into the spotlight, and others are reexamining their onboarding procedures.

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MARCH 30, 2018

With fresh concerns about government regulation of cryptocurrency surfacing, Bitcoin and other digital tokens continued the recent declines in value, erasing $550 billion in value for the global cryptocurrency market since the start of 2018.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The announcement did not specify the regulations, but it did note that the approach will ensure that the CBDC meets “the same minimum standards we expect of other payment methods.”. Regulators are slow, and there’s a reason we’re slow,” she said, speaking at CoinDesk ’s Bitcoin for Advisors event. “We

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JULY 15, 2019

The rapid growth of cryptocurrency has come with closer scrutiny and a call for tighter anti-money-laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. This push for regulations hasn’t come without controversy. Some think they go too far. False positives can bounce legit customers in the 0.8

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

London challenger bank Revolut has rolled out four new cryptocurrencies — EOS, OMG Network, Tezos and 0x — for users in the Europe Economic Area (EEA), the company said in a blog post on Thursday (Dec. Revolut added these new tokens in response to high demand from its customers, according to a report in Finance Magnates.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

But in doing so, it will now face more scrutiny from regulators, Bloomberg reported. According to some proponents of bitcoin, the pandemic environment provided a perfect springboard from which a surge in cryptocurrency use could arise, Bloomberg reported. Guy Hirsch , managing director for the U.S.

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APRIL 26, 2019

The Indian government has drafted a bill that would ban cryptocurrencies and attempt to regulate any official digital money, according to reports. . The idea is to ban the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types of cryptocurrency,” according to an unnamed government source cited by The Economic Times. .

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JANUARY 26, 2021

But step beyond bitcoin and enter the world of cryptocurrencies approaching mainstream acceptance. And [regulators] will have to allow us to report, consolidate and collect this information — and be able to report it to the authorities and regulatory bodies that need it.”. Bitcoin gets all the headlines.

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TheGuardian

JUNE 10, 2021

Growth of crypto-assets threatens financial stability and could increase risks faced by banks, they warn Global regulators have said cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin should come with the toughest bank capital rules to avoid putting the wider financial system at risk should their value collapse suddenly.

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JULY 16, 2019

France’s financial regulator is set to approve a wave of cryptocurrency-related firms in the country, subjecting them to new rules that include paying taxes and complying with capital requirements and consumer protections, according to a report by Reuters. Because digital currency is so new, regulations vary around the world.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, is facing increased scrutiny from government regulators in China, which are reportedly gearing up to close Chinese bitcoin exchanges. This decision resulted in a decline in the price of the cryptocurrency late last week.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are continuing to attract attention from authorities for all the wrong reasons. For instance, a new U.S. That includes direct engagement with banks, financial institutions (FIs) and the community of actual cryptocurrency users. “To In unveiling the report , U.S.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

China steps up its regulation of cryptocurrency trading by going after online platforms and mobile apps. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported China’s regulators are eyeing internet-based platforms and mobile apps that provide customers with exchange-type services. percent in London to $13,580.50.

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JULY 7, 2019

According to The Wall Street Journal , “the Internal Revenue Service is expected to update its 2014 guidance on cryptocurrencies in coming weeks, following an April request from a bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers. It is part of a broader push to boost the nascent cryptocurrency industry.” The move comes as U.S.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

A New York State politician announced the creation of what he called the nation’s first cryptocurrency task force, to “study how to properly regulate, define and use” the currency, according to a Facebook post and reports. Cryptocurrency, however, is more than just an asset that stores value.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

While Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra hangs in regulatory limbo over concerns of money laundering and a threat to financial stability, popular social network Telegram has plans to release its own cryptocurrency by October, according to a report by The New York Times. “A

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As other stocks rebounded at the news of a breakthrough in Pfizer and BioNTech’s joint COVID-19 vaccine, bitcoin fell sharply to nearly $14,815, according to CoinDesk. Meanwhile, New Jersey Sen. Nellie Pou introduced new cryptocurrency regulations in a bill titled “Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology act,” on Thursday, Nov.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Due to high risks and “insufficient” protection, the Nordic region’s largest bank will ban its approximately 31,000 employees from trading in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, the company said on Monday (Jan. 22), according to news from Reuters. The news stoked fear of a wider regulatory crackdown.

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MARCH 18, 2019

JPMorgan Chase isn’t the only bank that has been working on a cryptocurrency. When Citi kicked off the development in 2015, it code-named the cryptocurrency Citicoin, but never formally announced the project. That’s not to say Citi is abandoning blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrency.

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JUNE 19, 2019

The announcement of Facebook’s Libra has buoyed other cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, which gained in the neighborhood of 12 percent this week, to $9,477. Ether is almost 4 percent and Litecoin has jumped about 6 percent as well, on the Libra news. Also participating in the working group will be the International Monetary Fund.

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JUNE 20, 2019

News of the launch of Facebook cryptocurrency Libra has highlighted how the U.S. government will respond to the introduction of new digital currencies. Powell also said that regulators have jurisdiction to enforce anti-money laundering regulations on business that operate within the digital sphere. “We

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MAY 18, 2022

Bank says it will pause rollout of app-based trading of assets like bitcoin and Ethereum pending further regulation Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing Australia’s largest bank has paused the launch of cryptocurrency trading through its app amid turmoil and uncertainty in the market.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

Chinese technology company Tencent has announced it’s going to start researching cryptocurrency and its implications for an ongoing project in blockchain, according to reports. In other recent crackdowns by China’s Communist authorities, companies have faced increasingly steep control and regulation by the government.

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JULY 15, 2019

India is reportedly considering a ban on cryptocurrencies. According to Cointelegraph , an unverified document published by tech lawyer Varun Sethi has been making the rounds on social media, showcasing a draft bill entitled “Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currencies.”.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Through the cryptocurrency giveaway, each recipient would receive around the equivalent of around $25 in Stellar. Blockchain CEO Peter Smith said, according to the outlet, that the value of cryptocurrency recipients take in will depend on where they are geographically, and that the airdrop distribution will take multiple months.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Singapore is aiming to boost cryptocurrency firms by offering them a chance to apply for operating licenses. The move, called the Payment Services Act, will allow global cryptocurrency firms the chance to expand their operations. After the Payment Services Act goes into effect on Thursday (Jan. and London-based Luno.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. Regulators and lawmakers, however, can latch onto digital currency efforts as they must monitor and also supervise such stablecoins. In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.

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JANUARY 31, 2021

India is looking into a new bill that could ban private cryptocurrencies in favor of a national digital coin, a report says. The bill, titled the “Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill,” could create a framework in which the official digital currency is rolled out and issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission is getting into the bitcoin market, saying it will regulate the popular digital currency and other cryptocurrencies. According to a report in Seeking Alpha , the SEC said the cryptocurrencies are subject to federal securities laws.

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OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that it will get one step closer to creating international standards for cryptocurrency when it launches its first set of rules in June of 2019. The move aims to stop the use of crypto for money laundering, terrorism financing or other crimes. Countries have attempted to rein in the market.

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JULY 22, 2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed new regulations on cryptocurrency that will include those engaging in overseas activity, in an expansion on rules for the sector, according to a press release.

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AUGUST 10, 2017

At the beginning of 2017, the cryptocurrency bitcoin was valued at just under $1,000 and soared up to over $3,000 in May. Cryptocurrencies have seen major growth in popularity, and alongside the increasing speed of eCommerce transactions, so does the demand for widespread use.

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MARCH 9, 2020

“We’ve encountered such cases before, but there was no legal regulation of the mechanism for seizing cryptocurrency,” he said, according to Cointelegraph. “I In other news, U.S. Paul Gosar of Arizona has put forward a bill that aims to associate a broad array of digital assets to the suitable regulator, Cointelegraph reported.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Coinbase, a platform that allows users to buy, sell and store cryptocurrency, said it is considering adding 30 new cryptocurrencies to its roster for trading, according to a report. Coinbase has ambitious plans for cryptocurrencies. This year, it added Ethereum Classic, 0x, USD Coin, Basic Attention Token and Zcash.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Bitcoin is about to get even more scrutiny by regulators, on a global stage. As reported by Reuters this week, Lagarde said at a conference sponsored by the newswire that bitcoin should be regulated — worldwide. She went on to say that “there has to be regulation. She pointed to the crypto’s use in criminal activity.

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