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Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations

Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations

21 HOURS AGO | Joshua Althauser

Digital currency operators and users say cryptocurrency requires relaxation of these regulations to function efficiently. Congressman Williams disagrees, insisting that safeguards and controls will ensure that criminal activities are not aided.

 17527   |    20
Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

MAR 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

Chinese Bitcoin exchanges have begun to demand users to provide detailed information on the origin of their funds and how they intend to use the funds they acquire.

 227   |    5
Bitcoin Withdrawals Expected to Resume As Chinese Exchanges Ask Users For Funds Info

Bitcoin Withdrawals Expected to Resume As Chinese Exchanges Ask Users For Funds Info

MAR 21, 2017 | William Suberg

China appears to be on the cusp of regulation as exchanges reportedly prepare to ask users to submit proof of origin and destination of their funds.

 655   |    1
Blockchain’s Perfect Storm: Removing Money Laundering from Financial System

Blockchain’s Perfect Storm: Removing Money Laundering from Financial System

DEC 07, 2016 | Nick Ayton

How Blockchain can completely eliminate fraud, money laundering and criminal activity from financial and banking systems - Part 1.

 153   |    3
Trace Mayer Wants Bitcoin to Go Dark in 2017 for Price to Spike

Trace Mayer Wants Bitcoin to Go Dark in 2017 for Price to Spike

DEC 06, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Expert wants Bitcoin encrypted for investors in AML/KYC startups to lose their investments.

 480   |    6
In the Blockchain Game, Reaction Time is a Fundamental Competitive Advantage

In the Blockchain Game, Reaction Time is a Fundamental Competitive Advantage

NOV 20, 2016 | Nick Ayton

In a Blockchain world, the ‘first mover’ matters as there is no time to be second.

 67
How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit Users

How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit Users

SEP 17, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Europol has set up a working group combatting money laundering with digital currency. Experts say it’s good for the industry.

 9   |    6
Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

AUG 09, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Hackers exploit the middleman in centralized exchanges which is a central point of failure. CoinTelegraph spoke to Mihail Mihaylov, Bitsquare’s Chief Decentralist, about the matter.

 45
Evolve or Perish say Bain & Company to Banks on Using Bitcoin Blockchain

Evolve or Perish say Bain & Company to Banks on Using Bitcoin Blockchain

JUL 28, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Banks are not moving fast enough to adopt the Blockchain and this may lead to their quick demise.

 16   |    2
Miami Judge Declares Bitcoin Is Not Money

Miami Judge Declares Bitcoin Is Not Money

JUL 26, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

A Miami judge just ruled that Bitcoin is not money, and its sale unintentionally for illegal purposes does not constitute money laundering.

 15   |    2
The EU Iron Fist to Hit Bitcoin and Other Digital Payments

The EU Iron Fist to Hit Bitcoin and Other Digital Payments

JUL 08, 2016 | Kokkinos Marinos

Triggered by the Paris and Brussels attacks, the proposed EU directive seeks to introduce stricter rules on the use of virtual currencies and prepaid cards.

 4
Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

APR 15, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

BTC.ee owner alleges threats by Estonian police and moves business out of the country as Supreme Court of the country on Monday ruled against Bitcoin in a landmark case.

 55
Brussels Attacks Put Bitcoin Under Scanner, But Fiat Cash Rules the Terror

Brussels Attacks Put Bitcoin Under Scanner, But Fiat Cash Rules the Terror

MAR 22, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

March 22nd’s morning saw an attack on Brussels, Belgium killing at least 34 people. Will virtual currencies be increasingly under the scanner as a result?

 9
Bitcoin Remittances to Mexico See Huge Potential

Bitcoin Remittances to Mexico See Huge Potential

DEC 21, 2015 | Joël Valenzuela

Employing Bitcoin could revolutionize the remittance industry for Mexican immigrants in the United States.

 28
Joe Ciccolo – Regulators Are Warming Up to Digital Currency

Joe Ciccolo – Regulators Are Warming Up to Digital Currency

NOV 19, 2015 | Jacob Reagan

In the crypto-economic sphere, few groups are so crucial yet so scorned as those representing the regulatory body.

 11
Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations

Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations

21 HOURS AGO | Joshua Althauser

Digital currency operators and users say cryptocurrency requires relaxation of these regulations to function efficiently. Congressman Williams disagrees, insisting that safeguards and controls will ensure that criminal activities are not aided.

 17527   |    20
How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit Users

How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit Users

SEP 17, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Europol has set up a working group combatting money laundering with digital currency. Experts say it’s good for the industry.

 9   |    6
The EU Iron Fist to Hit Bitcoin and Other Digital Payments

The EU Iron Fist to Hit Bitcoin and Other Digital Payments

JUL 08, 2016 | Kokkinos Marinos

Triggered by the Paris and Brussels attacks, the proposed EU directive seeks to introduce stricter rules on the use of virtual currencies and prepaid cards.

 4
Miami Judge Declares Bitcoin Is Not Money

Miami Judge Declares Bitcoin Is Not Money

JUL 26, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

A Miami judge just ruled that Bitcoin is not money, and its sale unintentionally for illegal purposes does not constitute money laundering.

 15   |    2
Bitcoin Withdrawals Expected to Resume As Chinese Exchanges Ask Users For Funds Info

Bitcoin Withdrawals Expected to Resume As Chinese Exchanges Ask Users For Funds Info

MAR 21, 2017 | William Suberg

China appears to be on the cusp of regulation as exchanges reportedly prepare to ask users to submit proof of origin and destination of their funds.

 655   |    1
Trace Mayer Wants Bitcoin to Go Dark in 2017 for Price to Spike

Trace Mayer Wants Bitcoin to Go Dark in 2017 for Price to Spike

DEC 06, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Expert wants Bitcoin encrypted for investors in AML/KYC startups to lose their investments.

 480   |    6
Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

MAR 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

Chinese Bitcoin exchanges have begun to demand users to provide detailed information on the origin of their funds and how they intend to use the funds they acquire.

 227   |    5
Blockchain’s Perfect Storm: Removing Money Laundering from Financial System

Blockchain’s Perfect Storm: Removing Money Laundering from Financial System

DEC 07, 2016 | Nick Ayton

How Blockchain can completely eliminate fraud, money laundering and criminal activity from financial and banking systems - Part 1.

 153   |    3
In the Blockchain Game, Reaction Time is a Fundamental Competitive Advantage

In the Blockchain Game, Reaction Time is a Fundamental Competitive Advantage

NOV 20, 2016 | Nick Ayton

In a Blockchain world, the ‘first mover’ matters as there is no time to be second.

 67
Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

APR 15, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

BTC.ee owner alleges threats by Estonian police and moves business out of the country as Supreme Court of the country on Monday ruled against Bitcoin in a landmark case.

 55
Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

AUG 09, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Hackers exploit the middleman in centralized exchanges which is a central point of failure. CoinTelegraph spoke to Mihail Mihaylov, Bitsquare’s Chief Decentralist, about the matter.

 45
Bitcoin Remittances to Mexico See Huge Potential

Bitcoin Remittances to Mexico See Huge Potential

DEC 21, 2015 | Joël Valenzuela

Employing Bitcoin could revolutionize the remittance industry for Mexican immigrants in the United States.

 28
Evolve or Perish say Bain & Company to Banks on Using Bitcoin Blockchain

Evolve or Perish say Bain & Company to Banks on Using Bitcoin Blockchain

JUL 28, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Banks are not moving fast enough to adopt the Blockchain and this may lead to their quick demise.

 16   |    2
Brussels Attacks Put Bitcoin Under Scanner, But Fiat Cash Rules the Terror

Brussels Attacks Put Bitcoin Under Scanner, But Fiat Cash Rules the Terror

MAR 22, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

March 22nd’s morning saw an attack on Brussels, Belgium killing at least 34 people. Will virtual currencies be increasingly under the scanner as a result?

 9
Joe Ciccolo – Regulators Are Warming Up to Digital Currency

Joe Ciccolo – Regulators Are Warming Up to Digital Currency

NOV 19, 2015 | Jacob Reagan

In the crypto-economic sphere, few groups are so crucial yet so scorned as those representing the regulatory body.

 11
Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations

Texas Congressman Calls for Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations

21 HOURS AGO | Joshua Althauser

Digital currency operators and users say cryptocurrency requires relaxation of these regulations to function efficiently. Congressman Williams disagrees, insisting that safeguards and controls will ensure that criminal activities are not aided.

 17527   |    20
How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit Users

How Europol Task Force Will Make Bitcoin Stronger and Will Benefit Users

SEP 17, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Europol has set up a working group combatting money laundering with digital currency. Experts say it’s good for the industry.

 9   |    6
Trace Mayer Wants Bitcoin to Go Dark in 2017 for Price to Spike

Trace Mayer Wants Bitcoin to Go Dark in 2017 for Price to Spike

DEC 06, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Expert wants Bitcoin encrypted for investors in AML/KYC startups to lose their investments.

 480   |    6
Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Demand Users to Explain Sources of Funds

MAR 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

Chinese Bitcoin exchanges have begun to demand users to provide detailed information on the origin of their funds and how they intend to use the funds they acquire.

 227   |    5
Blockchain’s Perfect Storm: Removing Money Laundering from Financial System

Blockchain’s Perfect Storm: Removing Money Laundering from Financial System

DEC 07, 2016 | Nick Ayton

How Blockchain can completely eliminate fraud, money laundering and criminal activity from financial and banking systems - Part 1.

 153   |    3
Evolve or Perish say Bain & Company to Banks on Using Bitcoin Blockchain

Evolve or Perish say Bain & Company to Banks on Using Bitcoin Blockchain

JUL 28, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Banks are not moving fast enough to adopt the Blockchain and this may lead to their quick demise.

 16   |    2
Miami Judge Declares Bitcoin Is Not Money

Miami Judge Declares Bitcoin Is Not Money

JUL 26, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

A Miami judge just ruled that Bitcoin is not money, and its sale unintentionally for illegal purposes does not constitute money laundering.

 15   |    2
Bitcoin Withdrawals Expected to Resume As Chinese Exchanges Ask Users For Funds Info

Bitcoin Withdrawals Expected to Resume As Chinese Exchanges Ask Users For Funds Info

MAR 21, 2017 | William Suberg

China appears to be on the cusp of regulation as exchanges reportedly prepare to ask users to submit proof of origin and destination of their funds.

 655   |    1
Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

APR 15, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

BTC.ee owner alleges threats by Estonian police and moves business out of the country as Supreme Court of the country on Monday ruled against Bitcoin in a landmark case.

 55
In the Blockchain Game, Reaction Time is a Fundamental Competitive Advantage

In the Blockchain Game, Reaction Time is a Fundamental Competitive Advantage

NOV 20, 2016 | Nick Ayton

In a Blockchain world, the ‘first mover’ matters as there is no time to be second.

 67
The EU Iron Fist to Hit Bitcoin and Other Digital Payments

The EU Iron Fist to Hit Bitcoin and Other Digital Payments

JUL 08, 2016 | Kokkinos Marinos

Triggered by the Paris and Brussels attacks, the proposed EU directive seeks to introduce stricter rules on the use of virtual currencies and prepaid cards.

 4
Bitcoin Remittances to Mexico See Huge Potential

Bitcoin Remittances to Mexico See Huge Potential

DEC 21, 2015 | Joël Valenzuela

Employing Bitcoin could revolutionize the remittance industry for Mexican immigrants in the United States.

 28
Brussels Attacks Put Bitcoin Under Scanner, But Fiat Cash Rules the Terror

Brussels Attacks Put Bitcoin Under Scanner, But Fiat Cash Rules the Terror

MAR 22, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

March 22nd’s morning saw an attack on Brussels, Belgium killing at least 34 people. Will virtual currencies be increasingly under the scanner as a result?

 9
Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

AUG 09, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Hackers exploit the middleman in centralized exchanges which is a central point of failure. CoinTelegraph spoke to Mihail Mihaylov, Bitsquare’s Chief Decentralist, about the matter.

 45
Joe Ciccolo – Regulators Are Warming Up to Digital Currency

Joe Ciccolo – Regulators Are Warming Up to Digital Currency

NOV 19, 2015 | Jacob Reagan

In the crypto-economic sphere, few groups are so crucial yet so scorned as those representing the regulatory body.

 11

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