Category: N-Economy

  • Japanese Regulator Clarifies Stance on Bitcoin ETFs and Derivatives

    Japanese Regulator Clarifies Stance on Bitcoin ETFs and Derivatives

    Japan’s top financial regulator has clarified to news.Bitcoin.com its stance on bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), cryptocurrency derivatives, and upcoming regulatory changes. This follows reports that the agency may be considering approving an ETF that tracks cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations Bitcoin ETFs and Derivatives Following recent reports…

  • Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’

    Cryptocurrency Still a Gray Area in Malaysia After Government Deems It ‘Neither Legal nor Illegal’

    Malaysia’s government still hasn’t made up its mind on what to do with cryptocurrencies. The country’s finance minister last year warned companies not to issue new tokens, while waiting on the central bank to give clear advice. But Malaysia’s Federal Territories Minister this week said that the government is undecided on whether cryptocurrencies are legal…

  • Japan Approves 17th Cryptocurrency Exchange – Its First in Over a Year

    Japan Approves 17th Cryptocurrency Exchange – Its First in Over a Year

    It has been over a year since Japan’s Financial Services Agency last approved a cryptocurrency exchange to legally operate in the country. Coincheck, which was hacked early last year, has become the 17th fully-registered crypto exchange in the country. The exchange has made numerous improvements after it was acquired by Monex Group. Also read: Indian Supreme…

  • Indian Bank Forcing Customers to Agree to Anti-Cryptocurrency Policy

    Indian Bank Forcing Customers to Agree to Anti-Cryptocurrency Policy

    An Indian bank is reportedly forcing customers to agree that they “will not deal with any transactions related to cryptocurrency including bitcoins” when signing up for an account. In addition, there are reports of banks blocking accounts of their existing customers if they are found to have made crypto-related transactions. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves…

  • It’s Time We Began Pricing Things in Satoshis

    It’s Time We Began Pricing Things in Satoshis

    What can you buy with a virtual pocketful of satoshis? Why, anything and everything. Whatever goods or services you can purchase with BTC or BCH you can purchase with their smaller units of account – the satoshi, or ‘sat’ for short. With 100 million of them to every bitcoin, satoshis are as divisible as they…

  • 7 Korean Crypto Exchanges Pass Government Security Inspection

    7 Korean Crypto Exchanges Pass Government Security Inspection

    The South Korean government has released the results of its security inspection of cryptocurrency exchanges. Only seven of them passed all 85 of the inspection points. Fourteen previously-inspected exchanges still have not improved and 17 new crypto exchanges did not meet security standards. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for Positive Regulations…

  • Thailand Issues 4 Cryptocurrency Licenses, Rejects 2 Exchanges

    Thailand Issues 4 Cryptocurrency Licenses, Rejects 2 Exchanges

    Thailand has officially granted licenses to three cryptocurrency exchanges and one broker-dealer. Two exchanges have been rejected and one is still being reviewed. These seven companies have been temporarily allowed to operate in the country. Two of them will now begin closing down their businesses. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community Calls for…

  • Venezuela Decrees Crypto Operators Must Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrencies

    Venezuela Decrees Crypto Operators Must Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrencies

    The Venezuelan government has published a decree requiring taxpayers with crypto operations in the country to pay their taxes in cryptocurrencies. Similarly, operators of foreign currencies must pay their taxes in those currencies. The decree states that the change is necessary for the “strengthening of the current fiscal regime.” Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing,…

  • Central Bank Official: Regulators Are Hindering the Development of Cryptocurrencies

    Central Bank Official: Regulators Are Hindering the Development of Cryptocurrencies

    An excessive number of regulatory agencies are interfering with the prospects of successful development of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine, according to a high-ranking representative of the country’s central bank. What the sector needs instead is proper regulations and laws that will allow it to grow, the banker insists. Also read: Cryptocurrency Exchanges Eye Russia for Expansion…

  • Cryptocurrency Exchanges Eye Russia for Expansion Despite Sanctions

    Cryptocurrency Exchanges Eye Russia for Expansion Despite Sanctions

    Sanctions imposed by governments as part of geopolitical struggles do not always filter through to under-regulated industries. Ambitious businesses covet every opportunity for expansion and diversification. That seems to be the reason why a growing number of crypto exchanges are turning their attention to Russia and its diaspora, despite the disapprobation this risks drawing from…