Following the Crypto-Anarchist Dream: 3 Reasons to Reject KYC and AML
Last year, crypto KYC and AML requirements came bursting onto the scene with thunderous applause and approbation. Many traders felt like the ICO sector was […]
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Transnistria Welcomes Crypto Miners, Plans to Expand the Industry
The government of Transnistria has recognized the importance of cryptocurrency mining for the territory’s economy and budget. The unrecognized republic in Eastern Moldova now […]
The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin
Bitcoin celebrates its tenth birthday on January 9, 2019. The first official purchase made with bitcoins was of two pizzas in Jacksonville, Florida — sold […]
Irish Court Finds Silk Road Dealer’s ETH to Be Proceed of Crime
The High Court of Ireland has ruled that 25,000 euros (approximately $28,400) worth of ethereum held by Neil Mannion, a 37-year-old man currently serving out […]
Political Decentralization: Freeing the Internet From Monopolists With Crypto-Tech
This piece on political decentralization was written by Jonas Sevel Karlberg. Karlberg advises several prominent projects and is a co-founder of the Nordic Blockchain […]
Venezuela Approves Law Granting Legal Effect to the Petro
A government plan to counter economic sanctions is coming into force in Venezuela after parliament passed a law on crypto asset regulation. The law, originally […]
Swiss Crypto Exchange-Traded Product Launching Nov. 21, but It’s Not an ETF
New.Bitcoin.com has confirmed that the exchange-traded product tracking an index of five leading cryptocurrencies will start trading on Switzerland’s principal stock exchange on Nov. […]
More Crypto Exchanges Opening in Thailand, SEC Warns Approvals Needed
A growing number of companies are entering the cryptocurrency space in Thailand. However, they have not applied for approval from the Thai Securities and Exchange […]
Crypto Experts From Sanctioned Countries to Receive Training in Crimea
The leading crypto industry association in Crimea has proposed establishing an international training center to prepare experts from countries that have been placed under western […]
Hundreds of ICOs Being Secretly Investigated by SEC, Claims Report
Hundreds of startups are reportedly being “secretly” targeted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for their involvement with initial coin offerings. Companies that participated […]
FSB: Crypto-Assets Not a Threat to Global Financial Order
Cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat to global financial stability, but the diverse range of national regulatory regimes throughout the world continues to complicate efforts […]
Study Finds Growing Number of BATMs in Belgium and the Netherlands
The number of cryptocurrency ATMs in Belgium and the Netherlands is growing, according to newly released data. Amsterdam is leading among major cities in the […]
Wendy McElroy: Crypto’s Means Are Its End – as Crypto-Statists Well Know
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 6 Crypto’s Means are Its End, as Crypto-Statists Well […]
European Regulator Renews Restrictions on Crypto-Based Derivatives
Europe’s securities watchdog, ESMA, has decided to extend the restrictions applied to a number of financial derivatives, including contracts-for-differences (CFDs) based on cryptocurrencies. The limits […]
US Judge Orders Alleged Hacker to Pay Bail in Cryptocurrency
A US federal judge has ordered an alleged hacker to pay the equivalent of $750,000 in cryptocurrency for bail. The man was charged with hacking […]