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Bitcoin rally has started… can regulations keep up with it?
A quick review on ICO and cryptocurrency regulations around the world.
Country spotlight: Lithuania, blockchain nation
The Baltic nation sets out its ambitions to be the region’s fintech hub and gateway to Europe.
Equifax fined £500k for UK security breach
15 million UK citizens were affected during the cyberattack in 2017.
Political rhetoric and its impact on cryptocurrencies
How the regular pronouncements from governments and regulators are impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Blockchain islands: Jersey launches ICO regulatory guidelines
Jersey has quietly notched up some major crypto and wider fintech achievements.
Why we need a treasury function in cryptocurrencies
Treasury management is relevant to any entity that issues a controlled-supply token.
City spotlight: tech bin ein Berliner
Berlin has established its credentials as a premier European blockchain hub.
France set to regulate ICOs
New action plan for business growth and transformation Act will be introduced by the end of 2018.
Crypto gold rush: regulations and the next trillion dollar tug of war
Bitcoin won’t look anything like it is today. It will have a different name, if it exists.
The changing face of the venture capitalist
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain have the potential to change the face of the venture capitalist.
Blockchain Summit 2018: the role of banks and how not to get lost in the hype
Banks seek to define their role amidst all the new kids on the block.
From hype to reality: Switzerland has progressed into a major global fintech hub
Study finds Switzerland has “ideal conditions” for the fintech sector to flourish.
Money20/20 Europe: stop the crypto tribalism
Welcome to polarised missives and glorified databases at the Amsterdam event.
Interview: Tom Meredith, BitMinutes – better crypto for a better world
BitMinutes creates cryptocurrency around prepaid airtime minute, plans ICO for 30 April.
Centra Tech founders arrested and charged with fraud
Three out of the four charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Savedroid ICO scam joke backfires
Few sensed the sense of humour.
IdentityMind Global launches anti-fraud solution for ICOs
Trusted digital identities firm has unveiled its KYC Plug-in for ICOs.
SEC stops alleged AriseBank ICO scam
To prevent investors being “victimised by what we allege to be an outright scam”.
Jumio teams with Byteball to bring KYC to ICO issuers
When the gold rush is on, perhaps it’s better to sell picks and shovels to the miners.
Infographic: the rise of the ICO
The initial coin offering (ICO) investment has surged since the first one back in 2013.
FCA ICO uh-oh
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is warning consumers about the risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs). ICOs have proved very popular in the worlds of blockchain and cryptocurrency, which many funding stories flowing on a regular basis. However, last month, BBVA reckoned the fever for ICOs in blockchain must be cooled as the industry is […]
BBVA warns of “dangerous bubble” for blockchain ICOs
BBVA reckons the fever for initial coin offerings (ICOs) in blockchain must be cooled as the industry is facing a “dangerous bubble” driven by speculation. ICOs are a common story in fintech at present and they allow small businesses to reach a large audience via blockchain and cryptocurrencies. (And BBVA has its own interest in […]
Blockchain and Bitcoin round-up: 2 June 2017
From Russian banks to Greek lawyers. Our latest blockchain and Bitcoin report rounds up the news into a quick and easy read. Russian news agency TASS reports that Bank of Russia, the nation’s central bank, will develop a national cryptocurrency. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2017, the regulator’s deputy chairperson Olga Skorobogatova says: […]
