Bank of Canada: Blockchain Not More Effective Than Central Bank System ‘at This Time’
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Canadian bitcoin investors and cryptocurrency traders are going to be subjected to an increased level of market surveillance soon if the government has its way. Once the proposed regulations are implemented, every transaction above $10,000 CAD will have to be reported. Also Read: Bitcoin in Brief Monday: Korean Exchange Hack Takes a Toll on Crypto Markets … Read more
In recent weeks, the peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin markets of several Latin American markets have produced record-breaking volume, with the Localbitcoins markets of Chile, Peru, and Venezuela producing all-time highs for trade volume in recent weeks when measured in local fiat currencies. The Canadian markets have also produced a dramatic spike in volume – recently setting … Read more
Official draft of new regulations will categorize crypto exchanges and payment processors as money service businesses in Canada Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The Québec government has ordered Hydro-Québec to halt electric power sales to crypto miners, and announced a new framework for this category of electricity consumers Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
As long as central banks are doing their jobs, crypto won’t replace them anytime soon, said an executive at Swiss National Bank during Money20/20 today Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The government of Quebec is reportedly lifting the moratorium on crypto mining in the province, in addition to introducing new regulations for power companies Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Cease and desist letters have been sent to five crypto companies operating in Alabama, as part of the ongoing “Operation Crypto-Sweep.” The campaign, led by the North American Securities Administrators Association, is targeting ICO projects and blockchain startups suspected of fraudulent activities and violations of existing securities laws. Actions have been taken already by NASAA … Read more
Following the court order for three major banks in Chile to reopen current accounts of crypto exchanges, Cryptomkt and Buda.com, one bank has complied. Bancoestado has reportedly made arrangements to open an account for Cryptomkt exchange, which expects to resume cryptocurrency transactions in the coming days. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space … Read more
De Beers has announced that the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer has joined its blockchain initiative aimed at improving industry transparency Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico