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ForkLog 23 02.11.2020

Amendments to Cayman Islands cryptocurrency legislation take effect

The Cayman Islands Ministry of Financial Services has presented a package of laws aimed at creating a favourable environment for virtual asset service providers (VASP).

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ForkLog 17 02.11.2020

China to take an active role in shaping international CBDC regulation

China should become an active participant in the debate on creating an international regulatory framework for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). President Xi Jinping set such a goal in 'Questions on Medium- and Long-Term Socio-Economic Strategies,' CoinDesk reports.

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ForkLog 14 28.10.2020

Verkhovna Rada committee backs bill on virtual assets

On 28 October, the Verkhovna Rada committee on digital transformation backed the bill 'On Virtual Assets' in a parliamentary vote.

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ForkLog 31 25.10.2020

U.S. crypto-industry players unveil plan to implement FATF requirements

A consortium of leading U.S. cryptocurrency companies, including Coinbase and Gemini, has unveiled an official plan for its members to comply with the FATF's anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements.

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ForkLog 63 19.10.2020

Switzerland to implement a legal framework for blockchain regulation in 2021

The Swiss Ministry of Finance has begun discussing a decree that will implement a legal framework for regulating blockchain and the crypto industry at the state level in August 2021, the press release says.

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ForkLog 15 15.10.2020

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: BitMEX case signals the entire bitcoin industry

The charges against the crypto-derivatives exchange BitMEX are a signal from U.S. authorities to the entire industry. This view was expressed by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce in an interview with Unchained's Laura Shin.

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ForkLog 26 13.10.2020

G20 financial regulator refines recommendations for regulating stablecoins

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) of the G20 published the final version of recommendations for regulating, supervising, and overseeing stablecoins.

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ForkLog 16 13.10.2020

Spain to require cryptocurrency investors to disclose their assets

The Spanish government is drafting a bill that would require cryptocurrency holders to disclose their assets and profits earned, according to Reuters.

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ForkLog 35 13.10.2020

Media: Revolut Eyes Banking License in the United States

The British fintech startup with Russian roots Revolut plans to apply for a banking license in California in the coming weeks, CNBC reports, citing informed sources.

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ForkLog 27 13.10.2020

G7 to block Libra launch until properly regulated

Finance ministers of the G7 countries oppose launching the digital currency Libra until its issuer is properly regulated. This comes from a draft joint statement obtained by Reuters.

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ForkLog 13 09.10.2020

Dutch central bank registers first cryptocurrency company

Amsterdam Digital Asset Exchange (AMDAX) became the first cryptocurrency company with a license from the Dutch central bank.

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ForkLog 16 09.10.2020

US authorities flag risks associated with anonymous cryptocurrencies

The US Department of Justice regards cryptocurrencies as a challenge to law-enforcement, which, with the right approach, could become a useful tool for society. The conclusion is contained in the 71-page report by the Office of the Attorney General's cyber- and digital technologies working group.

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