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Cryptocurrency group asks for checks

Platforms that allow people to invest in “cryptocurrencies” have united to call for the Financial Conduct Authority to be given powers to regulate the industry. A group representing the sector has called on MPs to demand that the Treasury empower the FCA to license companies that allow people to make ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2rfajE6 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NCIS: LA Sneak Peek: Deeks Learns of Cryptocurrency's Highs... and Lows

In the episode “Outside the Lines” (airing Sunday at 9/8c), Sam — resuming a potentially compromised former alias — and Hidoko go undercover after a cryptocurrency farm is robbed of over $10 million in Bitcoin codes. In the exclusive sneak peek above, Deeks and Callen (played by Eric Christian ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2F6Mvah via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There's still hope for cryptocurrency in Russia with the CryptoRuble

Despite the Russian court's outright banning Telegram in the country earlier this week there's long-term hope for the cryptocurrency market in the Russian Federation, says independent investment manager Trent Challis, despite claims they are “dubious” by Central Bank First Deputy Governor Sergei ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HEQrV7 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chilean Court Agrees To Hear Cryptocurrency Exchanges' Case

In an open letter published on March 25, BUDA and Crypto MKT accused "a few banks" of "acting as de facto regulators and opting to prohibit all" cryptocurrency . On April 5, the country's Financial Stability Council, which includes personnel from BancoEstado, the Finance Ministry, and other government ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2H51tzj via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gemini Support For Block Trading May Consolidate Cryptocurrency Markets

Block trading functions very similarly in the cryptocurrency world. In fact, arranging large over-the-counter cryptocurrency trades has become a popular business. According to Reuters, at least three firms are currently doing this in the US, including Cumberland Mining (a division of DRW Holdings), Circle, ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2HaaVoA via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Asia's cryptocurrency arbitrage boom fizzles, but profits persist

The boom has eaten away the spreads and shown how fast the galloping cryptocurrency markets can change course. “The market's kind of taken a downturn; there is less general appetite in this space,” said John DeCleene, an assistant fund manager running the fintech and cryptocurrency investments ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2Iq5Y85 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency offers habanero investment

“We saw the opportunity of using the cryptocurrency -backing technology blockchain to share the profits [of their production],” said the firm's CEO, Pablo Arteaga Vega. Investors interested in acquiring Agrocoins can purchase them at the firm's website and, after a year-long lockup period, exchange them ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2pA9wwL via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taiwan Edges Toward Liberalizing Cryptocurrency As Other Asian Countries Tighten Rules

“There needs to be a whole new set of frameworks and narratives to position crypto and its underlying technology blockchain as the strength that Taiwan can develop,” says Jason Hsu, a minority party lawmaker who is pushing regulators and other legislators to approve a “playbook” on cryptocurrency . from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2DNtmJR via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bitcoin price jumps to nearly $9000 in cryptocurrency resurgence after 'productive' G20

After weeks in decline, markets have seen bitcoin prices jumping about $300 to $8,954 after the press conference that followed a closed-door discussion regarding cryptocurrency . The digital currency was trading near $8,500 before the meeting, CoinDesk reported, and has recovered more than $1,500 ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2IG9RXb via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Power-gulping cryptocurrency miners now charged higher fees in New York

The New York State Public Service Commission said on Thursday, March 15 that upstate municipal power providers are now allowed to charge higher rates to cryptocurrency miners. The reason should be obvious: Companies and individuals digging for digital gold are consuming large amounts of ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2pikbMk via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Playboy Enterprises Moving into Cryptocurrency by Creating Online Wallet

According to the Chief Commercial Officer of Playboy Enterprises, Reena Patel, the company believes cryptocurrency gives “the millions of people who enjoy our content” more choices in terms of payment, “and in the case of VIT, an opportunity to be rewarded for engaging with Playboy offerings.” ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2G0wcjM via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Thai Finance Minister Supports Proposals for SEC-Regulated Cryptocurrency Sector

The Chairman of the Thai Fintech Association (TFA) and Thailand's Former Finance Minister, Korn Chatikavanij, has offered his support for recent proposals that Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should be tasked with developing and enforcing cryptocurrency regulations. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2HsHUkq via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2018 Will Be the Year of Cryptocurrency Regulation, But is That a Bad Thing?

Many have predicted that 2018 will be the year regulators get well and truly involved the emerging cryptocurrency market. Thus far, that ... Some individuals believe market regulation is ultimately a good thing, as it helps legitimize cryptocurrency and, in turn, attract fresh money from institutional investors. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2DgNP9H via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New US House Bill Calls For Report, Strategy On Cryptocurrency

A day after the petro's presale began, the ICT minister of Iran, which is also the subject of US sanctions, announced that a state -owned bank in the country had been working on a cryptocurrency of its own. Not unlike HB5227, HB2825, which passed the House and is currently in the Senate's Committee ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2IfyZUD via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Estate Joins Cryptocurrency Craze

The Estate of Ol' Dirty Bastard, which works to preserve the legacy of the late Wu-Tang Clan member, announced it is teaming up with boutique artist and business development firm Link Media Partners to throw its hat into the cryptocurrency ring. Available exclusively via AltMarket, DirtyCoin will be a ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2FibH2J via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Coinbase Eyes Bitcoin ETF With New Cryptocurrency Index Fund

Coinbase has already been dubbed the Goldman Sachs of Bitcoin. Now, the most popular U.S. cryptocurrency exchange will let you buy Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies listed on Coinbase through a new fund, rather than trading them directly on the exchange. In launching the Coinbase Index ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2G1orHZ via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency News March 2 – better late than never

So I had a bunch of stuff to do today so this is late. This isn't my fault. You're at fault for demanding I take time out of my busy way of tweeting curse words at an account that I believe to be Satoshi Nakamoto. Grand theft crypto. 600 mining computers were stolen in Iceland according to some guys with ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2I1ecnG via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Facts And Myths Surrounding Crypto In South Korea: Death, Taxes And Bans

The drama ensuing around South Korea's cryptocurrency regulations is as volatile as the market itself, no less considering the untimely death of a crypto policy director last week. Regulators have banned foreigners from the local exchanges, hinted at blanket bans on initial coin offerings, and even forced ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2FHKALn via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Venezuela's Maduro Announces Gold-Backed State-Issued Cryptocurrency

Since the initial announcement of plans for a state -issued cryptocurrency , various details of the petro project have appeared to change without any official explanation. One notable example: the cryptocurrency will apparently be based on NEM tokens, though earlier documentation had described an ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2CeaFml via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J