Category: N-Economy
-
Treasury Committee Criticizes UK Regulators’ “Unsustainable” Crypto Stance
The parliamentary report published by the UK Treasury Committee has advocated for regulation of the “wild west” crypto-assets sector. The report criticizes the “ambiguity” of the current stance of UK regulators, arguing that with effective regulations, the United Kingdom could become a “global center” for the emerging cryptocurrency sector. Also Read: Brazil’s Biggest Banks Under…
-
Danske Bank’s Alleged Money Laundering Now Totals $234 Billion, CEO Quits
The investigation into Danske Bank’s alleged money laundering has uncovered new funds. The amount of “questionable money” flowing through the bank’s Estonian branch has grown from $150 billion to approximately $234 billion. In response, the CEO of Danske Bank turned in his resignation. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals From…
-
Japanese Regulated Exchange Zaif Hacked – Nearly 6000 BTC Stolen
Japanese government-approved cryptocurrency exchange Zaif has confirmed that it has been hacked. After a preliminary investigation, the exchange says at least 5,966 BTC have been stolen, with an estimated total damage of $60 million. Some of the stolen coins belong to the exchange but the majority belong to customers. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to…
-
Russian Law Won’t Mention ‘Cryptocurrency’, Russians Won’t Stop Trading
Russia is preparing for the long-awaited legislation tailored to regulate its crypto space. According to the latest reports from Moscow, the term “cryptocurrency” has been taken out of the legal texts. Nevertheless, Russians have no reasons to doubt the existence of the decentralized electronic cash. They have many options to get involved in cryptocurrency, regardless…
-
Major Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Opens in Singapore Next Month
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will reportedly begin operations in Singapore next month. The new exchange will offer Singapore dollar trading as well as crypto-to-crypto pairs in three markets offered by Bittrex, Upbit’s US-based partner. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Upbit Expands to Singapore Dunamu Inc., the operator…
-
PBOC Provides Update on Its Crypto Prevention Efforts
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has issued a statement detailing its efforts to stop and prevent crypto and initial coin offering activities in the country. The bank outlines measures against the widespread of overseas exchanges servicing domestic users such as blocking trading platforms and closing down 3,000 trading accounts. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek…
-
Denmark’s Largest Bank Took Two Years to Close Accounts of Blacklisted Russian Clients
Denmark’s largest bank, Danske Bank, reportedly knew that some of its Estonian branch’s clients were on the Russian government’s blacklist but did not close their accounts for two years. The bank is currently being probed by three countries over $150 billion money laundering allegations. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals…
-
Exchanges Round-Up: Palestinians Use Crypto to Transfer Offshore, LXDX Targets Retail Investors
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Palestinians are reportedly turning to crypto brokers to facilitate cross-border transactions, XBT Provider has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded product that will track between 5-10 cryptocurrencies, and LXDX has announced that it will make its platform available to retail investors. Also Read: P2P Markets Report: Record Volume in…
-
A Third of Humanity Remains Financially Excluded
Unrestricted access to financial services is one of the main preconditions for achieving economic freedom. However, large portions of the planet’s population, especially in the developing world, remain excluded from the traditional banking system. The number of the unbanked or underbanked citizens of the industrialized, digitized nations is also unexpectedly high, now when almost everyone,…
-
Five Major Banks Penalized in State Funds Theft Case in Kenya
Kenya’s central bank has penalized five major commercial banks for handling stolen state funds in the corruption scandal involving the country’s National Youth Service and Ministry of Devolution and Planning. In addition, the banks’ CEOs and employees could face arrest, fines, and jail time. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals…