User Reports Reveal Visa and Mastercard Outages During the Holidays

by

Having problems with payments around Christmas can be frustrating, especially for those who leave gift buying till the last minute. With calmer markets this holiday season, the crypto ecosystem has been operating relatively smoothly, with few exceptions. The fiat world, however, saw some glitches that affected card payments in particular. Also read: New Ukrainian Law … Read more

Paraguay Seemingly Looks Favorably Upon Bitcoin and Crypto Assets

by

Numerous countries want to regulate cryptocurrencies. Paraguay may be ahead of the competition in this department, albeit in a positive manner. Most Western countries seem to take a negative stance on bitcoin. The Future of Bitcoin in Paraguay In Paraguay, that situation is – thankfully – very different. Its local government is looking to regulate … Read more

As FATF Regulations Galvanize, Crypto Mixing Applications Are Targeted

by

Since the inception of Bitcoin, governments have tried to keep track of all the transactions taking place on the public blockchain. As the years progressed, authorities have shown a distaste for cryptocurrency mixing applications like Coinjoin. On Dec. 19, a Binance customer couldn’t withdraw his bitcoin because the exchange told him he used the mixing … Read more

4 Beijing Regulators Issue New Crypto Activity Warning

by

Four financial regulators in China have jointly issued a fresh warning regarding crypto trading activities in Beijing. The notice explains the reason for the warning and lists prohibited crypto activities, which have reportedly been surging as companies ramp up their blockchain promotion. Also read: Regulatory Roundup – New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, … Read more