Dutch AFM on Licensing Requirements for Institutions Invested in Crypto

The Dutch financial regulator, The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has published a letter addressed to new and currently existing institutions invested in cryptocurrencies. The letter seeks to inform that certain cryptocurrency investment activities may require licensing from the AFM, however, expresses “serious doubts” as to “whether managers of investment institutions in cryptos … Read more

Grayscale Investments Announces ZenCash Investment Trust

Cryptocurrencies have been playing an increasingly important role in the financial sector. Grayscale Investments is leading the charge in this regard. The crypto investment fund has launched several ventures over the years, and is now adding ZenCash to its portfolio. ZenCash is a Rather Interesting Addition While it is commendable to see entities such as Grayscale … Read more

Bittrex Says Its USD Trading Functionality Will Roll out in Stages

Bittrex has made it clear that the company will be entering the fiat currency trading industry fairly soon. In the first phase, the company will add USD trading, although it will seemingly be limited in terms of its availability. Given the US’s fractured cryptocurrency regulation, such an approach makes a lot of sense. Bittrex’s Plan of … Read more

Tom Lee Blames the Cboe Futures for Crashing the Bitcoin Price

There is still plenty of speculation as to why the Bitcoin price has plummeted over the past few months. Some sources hint at Tether’s involvement, whereas Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has a completely different view. In his opinion, the expiration of Cboe’s Bitcoin futures are the main culprit. Factors Influencing the Bitcoin Price Although Bitcoin markets … Read more

Japanese Police Arrest Coinhive Users for Violating Law Banning Computer Viruses

Japanese police from 10 prefectures have arrested website operators using Coinhive to tap into the computer power of their site visitors to mine cryptocurrencies without consent. They are accused of violating the law banning the use of computer viruses. Some people have already been fined. The police have been monitoring the Coinhive program since it … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Saturday: Coins for Drivers, Prisoners, and Conservationists

Today’s Bitcoin in Brief features several examples of digital coins entering all spheres of life. A leading German auto manufacturer has revealed its cars may soon be fitted with onboard cryptocurrency wallets. A company now offers crypto payments for inmates in prisons across America. And in South Africa, a new token will support rhino conservationists, … Read more

Hollywood Stars in Movie About Crypto Money Laundering

A crime thriller called Crypto is reportedly being filmed, featuring a money laundering agent and a case involving cryptocurrency. Among the cast of the movie are Hollywood actors Kurt Russell, Luke Hemsworth, Alexis Bledel, Beau Knapp, Jeremie Harris, and Vincent Kartheiser. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space A Crypto Thriller An upcoming … Read more

Survey: 13% of Net-Savvy Ukrainians Own Cryptocurrencies

Ukrainians are increasingly aware of cryptocurrencies, and 13 percent of those using the Internet own digital coins, according to a new survey. The total of the daily turnover on the three leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the country currently reaches $2 million USD.   Also read: Ukrainian Companies Mint 25 Coins, Raise $132 Million Majority of … Read more