Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law

Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively explained to news.Bitcoin.com how stablecoins are treated under current Japanese law. In addition to emphasizing that they are not virtual currencies, the regulator clarified the registration requirements for their issuers and dealers. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Not Virtual Currencies Japan’s … Read more

Thai SEC Warns About 9 Unauthorized Tokens

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned about nine unauthorized tokens and initial coin offerings. These have neither been approved by the authorities nor met the necessary requirements. In addition, the regulator is also reportedly considering allowing asset management companies to launch cryptocurrency funds. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space SEC’s … Read more

French Business School Accepts Fees in Bitcoin for Blockchain Technology Courses

France’s Financia Business School, which offers post-graduate courses in financial and blockchain technology, now allows students to pay their fees in cryptocurrency. Since the institution introduced the measure, about half a dozen students have paid in BTC for the 2018 academic year. Also Read: Okex Cryptocurrency Exchange to Delist 42 Trading Pairs Cryptocurrency to Cut Transfer … Read more

Smart Contracts Coding Spotlight: Bitcoin Cash’s Spedn

Smart contracts have the potential to elevate any cryptocurrency project to an entire new level. Though Bitcoin itself does not have a direct smart contract language, its “competitor,” Bitcoin Cash, does at this time. Known as Spedn, this new layer can bring substantial functionality to Bitcoin Cash moving forward. Why Does Spedn Exist? That is … Read more

Send Bitcoin Cash Over the Web in a Private Fashion Using Tor

There are several ways to add layers of anonymity to bitcoin cash (BCH) transactions such as using a VPN or shuffling coins with mixers. One way to anonymize when using the BCH chain is by utilizing free Tor software while transacting online. This way, internet traffic is encrypted and routed through nodes throughout the overlay … Read more