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27+ Reminders for a Crypto Investor

Peter McCormack. Source: TwitterBelow is the tweetstorm by Peter McCormack, producer of The What Bitcoin Did Podcast, that became very popular this week and was nominated as “the winner tweetstorm for Dec 2018” by some members of the cryptoverse. Peter shares his experience in crypto,...

, by Peter McCormack

Crypto in 2019: the Most Important Regulatory Trends

Governments will likely focus on two areas: taxation and regulation surrounding offerings/marketing to the public. Having seen that cryptocurrencies are becoming more safely policed, the general public may become more willing to use and adopt them.In July 2018, the small island nation of Malta...

, by Simon Chandler

S Korea’s Incoming Minister Suspects “Illegal Activities” on Exchanges

South Korea’s cryptocurrency and blockchain sector is bracing itself for regulations, after the country’s Minister of Economy and Finance and deputy prime minister elect, Hong Nam-ki, spoke out about exchanges, initial coin offerings (ICO) – and even floated possible crypto tax...

, by Tim Alper

US Authorities Want to Know More About Your Privacy Coins

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has just published a pre-solicitation document stating that the agency seeks to develop methods to track transactions of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, such as Monero and Zcash.The document, which was published by Homeland Security’s Small...

, by Benjamin Vitáris

Reports: Japanese Regulator to Change Crypto Laws

While much of the world finds itself in a funk over falling cryptocurrency prices, Japanese regulators and crypto-businesses are forging ahead with new developments.The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed that it intends to regulate initial coin offerings (ICOs), and will place a limit on...

, by Tim Alper

G20 Reportedly Agrees on Int’l Crypto Tax Plan

Leaders of the G20, the group of twenty largest economies, appear to have come to an agreement on the need to create an international framework to tax cryptocurrency transactions.Per an article published by a range of Japanese media outlets, including Jiji and Nicovideo, the G20 agreed that there...

, by Tim Alper

Japan: Exchanges, FSA and Bank Step up Crypto Developments

Tumbling prices appear to have done little to deter Japanese businesses, banks and regulators in their efforts to breathe new life into the country’s cryptocurrency industry.Exchanges have been leading the way, with DMM Bitcoin, a platform operating under a Financial Services Agency (FSA)...

, by Tim Alper

Positive News and Buyers Return to the Crypto Market

After the past few days of heavy selling, crypto markets are again in the green across the board today. All top 20 coins are seeing gains on Wednesday.It seems that buyers once again has hit the markets, after selling has brought prices of most coins down to levels that some would consider...

, by Fredrik Vold

Seoul Postpones ICO Ruling Amid Market Drop

The chairman of South Korea’s National Policy Committee has stated that a parliamentary debate on the country’s controversial ICO (Initial Coin Offering) ban could take place next month – and says Seoul will likely make its position clear on the matter in December, rather than...

, by Tim Alper

Shrinking ICO Market Reshuffles Tokens

As the initial coin offering (ICO) market keeps shrinking, new trends are starting to emerge, offering investors new opportunities. Projects offering utility tokens are becoming less popular, while those offering service or security tokens are growing, according to a new report from rating agency...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Thai SEC Warns Exchange Backed by “Major South Korean firm”

Thailand’s regulatory Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned a new cryptocurrency exchange, backed by a “major South Korean firm,” that it may be in violation of the country’s recently introduced digital assets legislation.Per Thai news outlet Lokwannee, the SEC...

, by Tim Alper

Spain is Preparing for Crypto Fiesta

"This year, I have seen a lot more serious businesses start accepting Bitcoin and altcoins." "A lot of people just don’t trust governments to make sound financial decisions. That’s why a lot of us are now keen to make investments in cryptocurrencies." Could Europe’s next big crypto adopter be...

, by Tim Alper

It’s Just the Beginning: SEC Takes Action Against an Exchange

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) move against the decentralized crypto exchange EtherDelta is a significant action by the SEC since it is its first enforcement action ever against an exchange deemed to be operating illegally. “If you are trading securities – which...

, by Fredrik Vold

Mexico Flying the Flag for Crypto in Latin America

Cryptocurrencies are on the march in Mexico, with the country now seemingly leading the way for Latin America’s fledgling fintech sector.There are now 27 Latin American cryptocurrencies – with more in Mexico than in any other country in the region.The area has long been considered a...

, by Tim Alper

Seoul Consults Experts over Possible End to ICO Ban

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Technology has held consultation talks with the members of leading domestic blockchain associations over the status of the country’s initial coin offering (ICO) ban.Per Chosun, an anonymous blockchain association member quizzed by the ministry...

, by Tim Alper

“Disguised ICOs” Continues to Appear in China Despite Crackdown

In a new report on financial stability from the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), China’s central bank said that “disguised ICOs” continues to appear in the country, despite regulators’ best efforts at cracking down on them.Initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency...

, by Fredrik Vold

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