Ireland moves to limit crypto money laundering
New AML bill given thumbs up by cabinet will lead to stricter rules, and ease police access to bank accounts.
British financial regulator puts 18 crypto firms under microscope
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking into the activities of 18 firms in connection with cryptocurrency transactions.
2018’s battle between The SEC and cryptocurrency
Though 2018 was for the most part an exciting time for the crypto community, there has been one notable cloud over proceedings in the form of the SEC’s involvement…
Analysis: ‘Catastrophic’ fallout from Australia security laws could cripple crypto industry
Security services around the globe are clamping down on anonymity services, to the extent that it could collapse the burgeoning blockchain sector. Australia’s latest anti-encryption laws are a case in point. 8th December saw the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Assistance and Access Bill 2018 (AA Bill) rushed through the House of Representatives in Canberra. […]
Analysis: SEC securities definition of crypto ‘unlawful’, says research
The SEC has it all wrong on cryptocurrency exchanges, a controversial paper claims, aiming to shake up the industry.
Bitcoin may be heading for some good news early in 2019
Could Bitcoin be about to have a happy new year?
Now American is trying to crack down on Iran using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions
Iranian authorities were looking to get past some of Donald Trump’s sanctions via crypto. But now American lawmakers have a riposte…
Individual ICO investors may be facing a $9000 limit
Russia is making moves to put limits in place for crypto investors…
Official tax advice published by UK government for cryptocurrency investors
The UK government has clarified what taxes it thinks cryptocurrency investors are liable for…
Study reveals plethora of messenger-led crypto Pump and Dump schemes
According to a new academic paper, anecdotal tales of a crypto market blighted by manipulation are not far from the mark.
Cryptocurrency tax changes rejected by French government
France has turned down a bunch of ideas that would have benefitted cryptocurrency investors…
