Investments, Offshores, Foreign Trade – Russia Planning for Crypto

With regulations on the horizon, high-ranking officials in Russia have come up with ideas on how to harness cryptocurrencies when, hopefully, they are finally legalized. The need of finding ways to circumvent sanctions on several fronts seems to be the main incentive for the ingenuity in the corridors of power in Moscow. Also read: Iran … Read more

Thailand Updates ICO Licensing Progress, Warns Firm Issuing Token Without License

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed the number of applications it has received from businesses wanting to operate initial coin offering portals in the country. However, at least one company is already issuing a token without obtaining approval. Meanwhile, the first Thai Stock Exchange-listed company to launch a token has a new plan … Read more

Including U.S. Citizens in Your ICO or TGE

The current lack of clarity governing Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency more broadly in the United States’ legal system has led some to consider whether including U.S. citizens in an ICO or Token Generation Event (TGE) opens a company to unnecessary liability. With ample investment opportunities outside of the States in more certain or … Read more

Crypto Exchange Okex Introduces Stricter KYC Rules

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Okex is enforcing tightened identity verification procedures. Daily withdrawal limits will soon depend on the KYC level passed by its users. The changes will apply to customers of Okex’s partnering platforms as well. Also read: Report: North Korea to Hold a Crypto Conference Withdrawal Limits to Depend On the Level of … Read more

Wala CEO Tricia Martinez Talks Emerging Markets

Tricia Martinez is a behavioral economist focused on emerging markets. After earning her masters in public policy and behavioral economics from the University of Chicago, Martinez took a one-way flight to Africa, where she founded Wala to address the needs of underserved people across the continent. Wala is a zero-fee finance app that seeks to … Read more

Japan Roundup: No Excessive Crypto Regulation, Quoine Launches New Platform

Japan’s top financial regulator says it does not intend to excessively curb the crypto industry. Licensed Japanese crypto exchange Quoine is launching a new platform with “enhanced price matching and deeper liquidity.” Meanwhile, a new association has been established for crypto practitioners. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Quoine Launches New Platform … Read more

DOJ Special Agent Lilia Infante Shares Her Views on Cryptocurrency and Regulation

Special Agent Lilia Infante works as part of the Cyber Investigative Task Force for the US Department of Justice. She pioneered the first operation regarding the use of cryptocurrency, and specifically its use on the dark web. She has spearheaded some of the largest federal cases involving cryptocurrency throughout the years. Infante is an expert … Read more

Nano Price: Massive Surge Offers Relief to Speculators

It remains increasingly difficult to predict what the cryptocurrency markets will bring throughout the remainder of 2018. After a positive day yesterday, the situation looks very different today. The Nano price, for example, doesn’t care about the top markets’ momentum. It simply surges on without any hindrances. Nano Price Turns Uber Bullish It is not … Read more

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