Managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde has recently published two blog posts on cryptocurrencies, describing disadvantages of digital assets and benefits they could provide. … [Read more...] about Christine Lagarde shared her opinion on cryptocurrency and blockchain
Iran’s central bank rules out cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) issued a statement prohibiting the country’s banks and financial institutions from dealing with cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Iran’s central bank rules out cryptocurrencies
Indian central bank prohibits financial institutions from dealing with cryptocurrency businesses
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent statement announced that entities regulated by RBI are prohibited from providing services to individuals or businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Indian central bank prohibits financial institutions from dealing with cryptocurrency businesses
Two minor Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges to shut down due to strict regulations
According to Nikkei, two Japanese exchanges are withdrawing their applications to register with Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) as cryptocurrency exchange operators. … [Read more...] about Two minor Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges to shut down due to strict regulations
G20 participants don’t see threat in cryptocurrencies, will implement regulations
The world economies leaders discussed issues on digital currency at G20 summit, which took place in Buenos Aires earlier this week. … [Read more...] about G20 participants don’t see threat in cryptocurrencies, will implement regulations
Crypto news in brief (March 19, 2018): Twitter, Donald Trump, Petro, Coincheck
- Twitter may soon prohibit cryptocurrency advetisements - Donald Trump banned U.S. citizens from using Venezuelan cryptocurrency Petro - Coincheck is expected to stop operations with three anonymous cryptocurrencies … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 19, 2018): Twitter, Donald Trump, Petro, Coincheck
Japan calls for joint cryptocurrency regulation to combat money laundering
Japanese authorities have emphasised the need for international laws governing digital money to decrease a risk of money laundering. … [Read more...] about Japan calls for joint cryptocurrency regulation to combat money laundering
Crypto news in brief (March 12, 2018): Binance, SEC, China, South Korea, MoneroV
Binance adds new coin for trading. SEC tightens rules for local crypto exchanges. Hackers try to breach Binance. The Netherlands finance minister proposes international cryptocurrency control. China develops national cryptocurrency. Monero hard fork is delayed until end of April. South Korea considers lifting ICO ban … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 12, 2018): Binance, SEC, China, South Korea, MoneroV