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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
Crypto exchange and wallet service Coinbase has acquired a decentralized identity startup to develop an identity verification and validation system Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Microsoft Azure has introduced a proof-of-authority algorithm on its Ethereum-based cloud computing platform Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The majority of crypto exchanges want to see the industry regulated, although many consider excessive regulation to be the biggest threat, according to a new study. A third of the platforms in the poll also fear a market crash that could suddenly devalue digital assets. A fifth of the exchanges dislike anonymity. Also read: Huobi … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the world of Bitcoin and altcoins. Not every exchange has a solid reputation, which is only to be expected. HitBTC is facing a lot of scrutiny over its KYC procedures for verifying user accounts. It seems this situation is only getting further out of hand as time progresses. … Read more
TransferGo reportedly becomes “world’s first” fiat remittance service to offer crypto trading Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Messaging service Telegram launched a new crypto-oriented feature on Thursday. Telegram Passport is a “unified authorization method for services that require personal identification”. KYC for ICOs in other words, which the Russian chat platform names as one of its intended use cases for Passport. Documents will be secured by end-to-end encryption, and Telegram has promised … Read more
KYC for crowdsales was meant to add oversight and legitimacy to a largely unregulated space. Instead it’s left investors susceptible to data breaches, identity theft and blackmail. Given the hazards, it’s understandable that some ICO investors have resorted to buying fake ID. Also read: A BCH Fueled Version of Patreon is Coming This August KYC Has … Read more
Bitflyer has been delaying deposits and withdrawals of virtual currency in the midst of ongoing KYC verifications. The company received business improvement orders from the Japanese financial watchdog in June as a result of insufficient measures against money laundering. Bitflyer reportedly has delayed resuming business as it is thoroughly verifying its clients’ identities. Bitflyer also … Read more
39 financial firms and regulators worldwide have completed a KYC trial on R3’s Corda blockchain platform Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
