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AMLD5 Won’t Save Crypto Exchanges From Bank Rejection

AMLD5 grants crypto-exchanges and other transmitters the same legal status as non-crypto entities. But banks may still refuse to accept crypto customers.EU regulation is catching up with crypto. Once an anarchic domain where only code was law, cryptocurrency's rise to international notoriety has...

, by Simon Chandler

Crypto Battle at India’s Supreme Court Might Not Be Over + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Regulation newsFollowing the overturn of its crypto ban, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to file a review...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

South Koreans Welcome New Crypto Laws – But There’s a Word of Warning

South Korean cryptocurrency industry chiefs, legal experts, politicians and more have been having their say on yesterday’s landmark vote in the National Assembly to introduce the nation’s first-ever package of crypto-specific legislation.As previously reported, the National Assembly...

, by Tim Alper

China to Build Another Blockchain Special Zone + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Adoption newsThe government of Hunan Province, China, will create a blockchain special zone in an industrial park,...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

‘Game On!’ South Korean Parliament Passes ‘Landmark’ Crypto Bill (UPDATED)

In a dramatic turnaround, the South Korean parliament, the National Assembly, has voted in favor of the country’s first cryptocurrency-specific legislation in the past few hours. (Updated at 10:20 UTC: updates throughout the entire text).The amended Special Financial Transactions Information...

, by Tim Alper

Chinese University to Offer Undergrad Blockchain Degree + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Adoption newsA university in Chengdu, China, will launch the nation’s first Blockchain Engineering department,...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

India’s Crypto Ban Overruled, But the Battle is Far From Over (UPDATED 2)

Cryptocurrency exchanges have seen a victory in India. The country's banks can welcome their customers dealing with crypto again, but the fight is still not over, and the ban could still be passed, as there are more hurdles along the way. (Updated at 15:28 UTC: updates in bold) Updated at 10:31...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bank of England Official Warns Against Crypto, Stablecoins + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Digital fiat newsBank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe said in a speech that crypto adoption could be a...

, by Tim Alper

Andrew Yang’s Out, Who’s the New “Crypto Candidate” for US President?

Andrew Yang emerged as a popular presidential candidate in the crypto community after making several very clear crypto-positive statements in several interviews. On February 11, however, Yang dropped out of the presidential race, leaving somewhat of a void for another potential “crypto...

, by Alex Lielacher

ICO Safe Harbor Won’t Change the Future

Aaron Kaplan is the founder and Co-CEO of Prometheum, Inc., a New York-based fintech company building a regulated, blockchain-native, capital market infrastructure. Aaron was an attorney at Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum, where he focused his practice on the applications of distributed ledger technology in...

, by Aaron Kaplan

Beyond the Law Star Steven Seagal Settles With SEC + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Legal newsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges against actor Steven Seagal (known for...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

‘Mass South Korean Crypto Closures’ to Follow if Legislation Delayed

South Korean cryptocurrency industry insiders are warning that the country’s failure to introduce crypto laws could be cataclysmic, with “mass bankruptcies” likely.As Cryptonews.com reported yesterday, the South Korean National Assembly’s schedule has been thrown into...

, by Tim Alper

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Slips For the First Time in 2020 + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Mining news After five consecutive increases, the Bitcoin mining difficulty dropped by 0.38% on February 25, and is...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Crypto Law Implementation ‘Virtually Impossible’ in Virus-hit S Korea

The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry – and is now threatening to derail the introduction of a long-awaited piece of crypto legislation in South Korea.South Korea is suffering from a severe outbreak of the virus, with over 1,260 confirmed...

, by Tim Alper

Incognito Launches Anonymous Way to Swap Monero With Bitcoin & Co

Decentralized exchange Incognito added Monero (XMR) to its privacy-centered decentralized exchange (pDEX) for fully private Bitcoin or Ethereum swaps - no transaction records or any personal info saved.Monero itself is already a decentralized and privacy-oriented cryptocurrency. What Incognito has...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Regulator May Ban La Liga Football Clubs’ Crypto Sponsorship Deals

One of Spain’s top financial regulators has warned top-tier professional football clubs in the country that their sponsorship deals – including many made with cryptocurrency-related companies – could be “toxic.”Sports newspaper AS says it has seen a report compiled by...

, by Tim Alper

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