Crypto Exchanges News

Bitcoin soars but will security risks spark greater regulation?

Marcella Arthur of Unbound Tech sheds some light into the evolution of Bitcoin, the influence of tighter regulations, and the role of the MPC cryptographic protocol

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Russia implements new crypto rules, as banks adapt to new exchanges

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Hacker group CryptoCore alleged culprit of USD 200 mln steal from crypto exchanges

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New Zealand authorities seize USD 90 mln linked to crypto laundering

New Zealand police have seized USD 90 million in bank funds linked to Alexander Vinnik, a Russian alleged to have been the controller of BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange.

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Indian crypto businesses seek tax clarity from RBI

The cryptocurrency exchanges in India have written to the central bank of India for seeking clarity on the tax front.

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US regulators to act against illegal use of crypto

The US law enforcement and regulatory agencies have set a Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program.

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India lifts banking ban on crypto exchanges

The Supreme Court of India has ruled against a decision imposed by the country’s central bank that banned domestic financial institutions from providing banking services to crypto exchanges.

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BaFin details licensing process for foreign crypto custodians

BaFin has released guidance on how the country’s new cryptocurrency custody law will apply to companies that operate outside of Germany but still serve the German market.

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European crypto companies could expect higher costs as AMLD5 takes effect

January 10, 2019 marked the deadline for the European Union’s 28 member nation-states to adopt the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive or AMLD5.

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XRPL Labs works on solution to deal with crypto regulatory compliance

XRPL Labs, a startup supported by Ripple, works on solution to improve compliance with European regulations by crypto projects.

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