Category: N-Economy
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Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors
In this edition of Regulations Roundup, we focus on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing discussions with companies that are interested in setting up cryptocurrency funds. We also look at a recent warning by the South Korean financial regulator about virtual currency investments, as well as a call by the CEO of U.S.…
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Indian Supreme Court Gives Government Two Weeks to Submit Cryptocurrency Report
India’s supreme court has brought up the case against the cryptocurrency banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India after one-and-a-half months of delay. The court has reportedly asked the government to submit a report of the findings from the committee it had set up to understand the crypto space and recommend regulatory measures. Also…
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Tether Treasury Holds Nearly 30% of Total USDT Supply
UPDATE (25 October 13:25 EDT): This article has been updated to include Tether’s recent redemption statements. The “Tether Treasury’s” USDT wallet has rapidly risen up the ranks to become the top holder of the stablecoin, suggesting that some market participants may have managed to successfully withdraw their holdings from circulation. The removal of roughly 28.5…
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SEC Suspends Trading in Company Over False Cryptocurrency-Related Claims
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading in a firm for making several false cryptocurrency-related claims. Among them are the firm’s partnership with an SEC qualified custodian, regulated cryptocurrency transactions, and tokens that are fully registered with the commission. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Trading Suspension The SEC…
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Indian Police Seize Unocoin’s ATM, Arrest Two Founders
One week after Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin announced the launch of its ATM, local police have reportedly seized the machine and arrested two founders of the company, including the CEO. Police say the machine was set up without approval. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Several Items Seized Indian police have seized…
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New York Regulator Approves Coinbase’s Custody Services for Six Cryptocurrencies
The New York State Department of Financial Services has licensed a subsidiary of Coinbase to operate as an independent qualified custodian. The regulator has also approved Coinbase’s custody services for six major cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Coinbase Custody Licensed The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced…
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Regulations Roundup: Investors Not Protected in China, Albania to Regulate
In recent regulatory news, a court in China’s Futian District has ruled that cryptocurrency investments are not protected by law, Albania’s government has indicated that it intends to develop a regulatory framework for crypto, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has published a memorandum from a recent meeting pertaining to the proposed Vaneck…
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Online Bank Swissquote Begins Offering Clients Access to ICOs
Swissquote, a provider of online financial and trading services in Switzerland, has announced that its clients can now participate in initial coin offerings through its platform. The Swiss bank takes care of both the execution and the custody of tokens. In addition, the bank offers the trading of five major cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance…
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Bill Proposes Tax Holiday for Cryptocurrency Businesses in Ukraine
A draft bill introducing tax breaks for entrepreneurs and companies dealing with cryptocurrencies has been filed in Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The authors of the bill have called for tax exemptions for entities working in the sector until the end of 2029. Also read: Russian Lawmakers Drop ‘Mining’ References in Digital Assets Bill New…
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Bakkt Bitcoin Futures to Start Trading in December
Intercontinental Exchange has announced that its Bakkt Bitcoin Daily Futures Contract will start trading on Dec. 12. Each trade “will result in physically delivered bitcoin” and will trade in U.S. dollar terms, the firm explained, adding that one contract will be listed for trading each exchange business day. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto…