Europe
UK Tax Authority Issues Crypto Guidance for Businesses
After clarifying how individual taxpayers should deal with cryptos last year, the U.K.'s HMRC has now issued guidance for enterprises.
Huobi Cloud to Offer White-Label Exchange Services in Middle East, Africa
Huobi Cloud has announced its plan to provide local financial institutions with white-label exchange services in the Middle East and Africa.
Pre-Brexit, Koine Wins E-Money License From UK's FCA, Now Seeking Luxembourg, UAE, US Permissions
Digital asset custodian Koine secured an e-money license from U.K. regulators, while it now looks abroad to prepare for a future Brexit.
Crypto Capital Principal Indicted on Fraud, Confirming Bitfinex Allegations
Crypto Capital's Oz Yosef has been indicited on three criminal acts, confirming statements made by Bitfinex Friday.
US Financial Regulators Join UK FCA's 'Global Sandbox'
Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech.
CEO: Coinbase Has Earned $2 Billion in Transaction Fees Since 2012
Coinbase turned a profit since 2017 and has earned $2 billion in transaction-fee revenue since its founding in 2012.
Algorand Wins Sharia Compliance Certificate to Enter $70 Billion Market
A sharia certification could open up the platform to a global network of observant Islamic investors estimated to be worth more than $70 billion.
Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch
A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.
Huobi Plans to Open Fiat Gateway with Lira-Tether Pairing in Turkey
Global crypto exchange Huobi plans to roll out a fiat gateway in Turkey that could increase access to more than 250 cryptocurrencies for local investors.
France's Le Maire Attacks Facebook's 'Political' Ambitions With Libra
The French finance minister has said Libra is an "unacceptable" challenge to state sovereignty and suggested political motives behind the project.
