HK Stock Exchange wants crypto firms placed under Securities Law
The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) published a report recently that focused on blockchains and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the securities industry.
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Singapore gov’t-owned venture firm makes ‘strategic investment’ in Binance
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volumes, is the latest company to secure the backing of Vertex Ventures, a group of investment companies indirectly owned by the government of Singapore.
Fancy a job in crypto? Report finds more vacancies than ever
There’s never been a better time to get a job in the cryptocurrency sector, with more vacancies than ever before, according to research published this week by employer review site Glassdoor.
Call of Duty players steal $3 million in crypto
A group of gamers hatched a plan to target cryptocurrency wallets and are now looking for ways to hide from the long arm of the law.
Bakkt crypto trading platform to go live in December
The cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt is set to go live, a collaborative effort involving ICE, Starbucks and Microsoft, has a target date of December 12.
Crypto trading firm draws SEC’s ire over false claims
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading of the securities of American Retail Group Inc.
After cryptocurrency, Russia’s digital assets bill loses ‘mining’ references
Lawmakers in Russia are making progress on creating regulations to govern blockchain and digital assets-related activities in the country.
Restructuring at Mexico’s Mercado Bitcoin leaves at least 20 staff jobless
Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, has reportedly fired 20 of its employees.
Australia Securities Investments Commission pulls the plug on ICO
Global Tech Exchange, a blockchain project out of Brisbane, Australia, was ordered to be shut down by the Australia Securities Investments Commission (ASIC).
Blockchain startups to face new regulations in China
The Internet censorship agency of China, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has released the draft of a framework it intends on introducing to regulate the blockchain industry in the company.
Spain introduces law to force investors to reveal crypto holdings
A local news outlet in the country, reported that the government has signed off on a draft bill that would force crypto investors to reveal their holdings in order to properly assess taxes on the digital assets.
Int’l watchdog readies crypto-related AML rules for June 2019 rollout
Under the changes to FATF global standards, crypto exchanges, certain types of wallet providers and providers of financial services for ICOs will be subjected to AML/CFT regulations, such as conducting customer due diligence including ongoing monitoring, record-keeping, and reporting of suspicious transactions.
Millennial-focused money management app expands into crypto
Emma, a startup out of London offering money management services, has made its move into cryptocurrencies.
Crypto’s the bad guy? European banks reportedly help users steal $63B
A published report conducted by undercover journalist revealed that banks across Europe helped their clients illegally take $63 billion in taxes.
India shows cryptocurrency can’t be suppressed
Despite the Reserve Bank of India's attempts to keep cryptocurrency from taking a hold in the country, the sector is still moving forward, demonstrating the power crypto has and how it cannot be eliminated.
Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled facing lawsuit over ICO
After the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shuts down the Mayweather-backed ICO over fraud charges, the boxing champ might have to respond personally for his involvement.
Japan looking at ways to simplify crypto tax filings: report
This week, reports surfaced that Japan's Tax Commission is considering how to simplify the current tax filing system to include cryptocurrency.
Venezuela green lights 6 crypto exchanges to sell state-backed Petro
Six cryptocurrency exchanges have been approved by the government of Venezuela to start selling the national cryptocurrency, Petro, ahead of its official launch on November 5, according to local media.
Deadline for Mt. Gox rehabilitation claims filing approaches
With the deadline set at October 22, the race is now on for affected Mt. Gox clients to file their rehabilitation claims, to avoid missing out on the funds they’ve been waiting for.
BitGo raises $59M in Goldman Sachs-led Series B funding
Investment giant Goldman Sachs has led a successful $59 million Series B funding round in crypto custodian service BitGo, in the latest example of a major Wall Street institutional investor backing the cryptocurrency sector.