Category: N-Economy

  • Exchanges Roundup: First UAE-Based Exchange, LXDX to Launch Security Token Offering

    Exchanges Roundup: First UAE-Based Exchange, LXDX to Launch Security Token Offering

    A partnership between Al Zarooni Group, Crypto Bulls and Gulf Coin Gold has fostered the launch of the first cryptocurrency exchange registered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In other news, LXDX has announced that it plans to conduct a $5.7 million fundraising round via a security token offering (STO), and BTCC has announced indefinite…

  • Major Car Dealerships and Airport Limos in Japan Begin Accepting Cryptocurrencies

    Major Car Dealerships and Airport Limos in Japan Begin Accepting Cryptocurrencies

    A regulated cryptocurrency exchange in Japan has partnered with two companies to enable cryptocurrency payments for their businesses. Hinomaru Limousine has started accepting payments in cryptocurrencies for its airport taxi service while Carchs Holdings allows crypto payments at its used car dealerships. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Airport Car Service by…

  • China Targets ‘Disguised’ ICOs in Crypto Crackdown Update

    China Targets ‘Disguised’ ICOs in Crypto Crackdown Update

    The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has discussed the regulation of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in a recently published report that highlights its plan to crack down on “airdrops,” while laying the groundwork to potentially issue its own virtual currency. Also Read: Venezuela’s Supreme Court Orders Payment in National Cryptocurrency Report Highlights Plan to…

  • Venezuela’s Supreme Court Orders Payment in National Cryptocurrency

    Venezuela’s Supreme Court Orders Payment in National Cryptocurrency

    Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has ordered a compensation payment of 266 petros, the country’s national cryptocurrency, in a workplace injury case. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has launched the petro savings plan, backed by 4 million of the digital currency. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Venezuela’s Supreme Court Recognizes Petro The…

  • Taiwan Passes Law to Crack Down on Anonymous Cryptocurrency Transactions

    Taiwan Passes Law to Crack Down on Anonymous Cryptocurrency Transactions

    The Taiwanese government has amended its laws that regulate cryptocurrency transactions. The revisions reportedly give the country’s Financial Supervisory Commission “the authority to crack down on anonymous virtual currency transactions.” Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Amendments Passed The Legislative Yuan, Taiwan’s highest legislative body, on Friday passed some amendments to existing laws aimed…

  • Exchanges Roundup: Devere Launches Crypto Fund, Binance Uganda Claims 40,000 Users

    Exchanges Roundup: Devere Launches Crypto Fund, Binance Uganda Claims 40,000 Users

    Devere Group has announced the launch of a digital asset fund and Binance Uganda claims to have onboarded 40,000 users during its first week of operating. In other news, Grayscale’s quarterly report has estimated that 70 percent of the investments it received during Q3 came from institutions. Also Read: Regulations Roundup: Ebang IPO Challenged by Probe,…

  • ICO Roundup: SEC Annual Report, Israeli Offerings Raise $600 Million, Rapper Sued

    ICO Roundup: SEC Annual Report, Israeli Offerings Raise $600 Million, Rapper Sued

    The annual report of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement has detailed the actions taken against initial coin offerings during the preceding financial year. Also, a report published by One Alpha estimates that Israeli ICOs have raised more than $600 million during 2018, and 25 investors have filed a lawsuit accusing rapper T.I. and his business…

  • Professional Course Prepares Russian Lawyers for the Cryptocurrency Industry

    Professional Course Prepares Russian Lawyers for the Cryptocurrency Industry

    Russian companies have organized an enhancement course to prepare legal experts for the challenges of working in the cryptocurrency space. The oldest university of economics in the country, two law firms providing services to digital businesses, and both houses of parliament are behind the project to help lawyers understand the specifics of the industry.  …

  • Brazil’s Tax Authority Goes After Cryptocurrency Profits

    Brazil’s Tax Authority Goes After Cryptocurrency Profits

    Brazil’s tax authority has published proposals to regulate the cryptocurrency landscape over concerns digital assets are being used to launder money and evade tax. A document released by the Department of Federal Revenue of Brasil (RFB) disclosed plans that will force cryptocurrency traders to reveal their identities and for exchanges to submit financial reports to…

  • Regulations Roundup: Ebang IPO Challenged by Probe, Plattsburgh Passes Mining Guidelines

    Regulations Roundup: Ebang IPO Challenged by Probe, Plattsburgh Passes Mining Guidelines

    In recent regulatory news, a criminal investigation may prevent Ebang from conducting an initial public offering, Plattsburgh has passed new regulations governing commercial mining operations, and Ron Paul has endorsed precious metals and cryptocurrencies as a viable alternative to fiat currency. Also Read: Another Token Project Launches on the Bitcoin Cash Network Criminal Accusations Pose Hurdle to…