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Japan’s FSA upgrades screening process for cryptocurrency exchanges - Report

Japans Financial Services Agency (FSA) has introduced a stricter screening process for companies seeking to become registered cryptocurrency exchanges, according to Japan Times. The agency ramped up its oversight of...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 03 Sep 2018, 07:21 am UTC

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Some cryptocurrency trading may shift to peer-to-peer mode, says Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this week released its Annual Report 2017-18 which includes a section on Cryptocurrency: Evolving Challenges. In April, the central bank issued circular prohibiting banks from extending...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 31 Aug 2018, 02:56 am UTC

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California legislature passes bill to set up blockchain working group

California state legislature has passed a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group focused on blockchain technology. The bill, AB 2658, has passed both houses of the legislature and will now be sent to...

Shampa Mani

Thu, 30 Aug 2018, 10:27 am UTC

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China’s NIFA allows public to report illegal token sales

The National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA), a self-regulatory organization in the field of internet finance, has implemented a feature on its platform to help governmental authorities in their clampdown of...

Shampa Mani

Tue, 28 Aug 2018, 11:06 am UTC

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Chinese regulators issue joint statement against crypto-related fundraising activities

In a joint statement, Chinese regulatory authorities have issued a warning against illegal fundraising and trading activities in the name of blockchain. The warning has been issued by the Banking Regulatory Commission,...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 27 Aug 2018, 04:19 am UTC

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Chinese regulators look to block 124 foreign crypto exchanges amid wider crackdown

Chinese financial regulators are continuing with their crackdown on crypto businesses in the country and are now targeting foreign cryptocurrency exchanges offering trading services in China. Referring to a report from...

Shampa Mani

Thu, 23 Aug 2018, 09:21 am UTC

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Blockchain Law Society set to debut in South Korea

South Korean blockchain experts have announced plans to launch the Blockchain Law Society to study the legal issues surrounding this emerging technology, Yonhap News reported. The study group will invite experts from...

Shampa Mani

Tue, 21 Aug 2018, 07:17 am UTC

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South Korea's National Assembly to discuss blockchain, cryptocurrencies and ICOs during extraordinary session

Amid recent governmental efforts to foster blockchain ecosystem in South Korea, an extraordinary session of the countrys National Assembly has commenced which will focus on the emerging blockchain and cryptocurrency...

Shampa Mani

Tue, 21 Aug 2018, 03:27 am UTC

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Bitstamp, Bittrex, bitFlyer USA and Gemini join Virtual Commodity Association Working Group

Leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms have joined the Virtual Commodity Association (VCA) working group. In March, Gemini proposed setting up an industry-sponsored self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the U.S....

Shampa Mani

Mon, 20 Aug 2018, 13:58 pm UTC

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Cambodia establishes fintech association

The Cambodia Fintech Association (CFA) was officially launched last week with the mission of positioning Cambodia as the leading country for fintech innovation and investment in the Indochina region. The launch event...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 20 Aug 2018, 09:59 am UTC