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Canadian Regulator Issues New Guidance for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The Canadian Securities Administration has issued new guidance that determines which digital currency trading platforms fall under derivatives law. Canadian authorities have issued new guidance to determine which digital currency trading platforms fall under derivatives law. The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) explained new provisions in the “Guidance on the Application of Securities Legislation to Entities…
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No, It Wasn’t Craig Wright: Bitfinex Moves $1B in Bitcoin for 48 Cents

A giant Bitcoin transaction between two unknown addresses was subsequently claimed by Bitfinex, which was reloading its hot wallet. The origin and destination of the funds at first remained unknown.  The transaction followed fresh developments in the court case involving Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist who claims to be Bitcoin inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto.  As…
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Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange Goes to Court Over $69M Tax Bill

Bithumb has taken the South Korean National Tax Service to court over a multi-million dollar tax levy. Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has decided to litigate a near $69 million (80 billion won) tax bill levied by the National Tax Service (NTS). According to a report published by The Korea Times on Jan. 16,…
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Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan

Major cryptocurrency exchange Biannce has entered negotiations regarding a partnership in the Japanese market. Binance, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has started discussions regarding a  strategic partnership with two Japanese firms. According to a press release on Jan. 17, Binance has begun negotiations with Z Corporation, a subsidiary of Z Holdings formerly known…
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Huobi Joins Blockchain Turkey Platform to Boost Local Ecosystem

Huobi joins Turkey’s leading blockchain initiative to support local cooperation. Major crypto exchange Huobi becomes a member of the Blockchain Turkey Platform to cooperate with local players on blockchain efforts. Five months after officially entering the Turkish market, Huobi joined the Blockchain Turkey Platform as a “Platinum” member, the global crypto exchange announced on Jan.…
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Bancor’s Airdrop as First Step to Take Blockchain Out of 1997: Interview

Cointelegraph interviewed Bancor’s Eyal Hertzog and Nate Hindman to learn more about the planned BNT airdrop, DAO transition and the future of crypto. Decentralized exchange project Bancor (BNT) is currently in the midst of launching a massive airdrop to all its token holders. Cointelegraph took the occasion to interview Co-founder and Product Architect Eyal Hertzog,…
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Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoin

Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council expands its network with three new members and five digital assets. The Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council (CRC), a group of major United States’ cryptocurrency firms seeking regulatory clarity, has welcomed new members. Established in late 2019, the CRC has expanded to include members like trading platform eToro, crypto exchange OKCoin and…
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Binance Exchange to Restrict Access to Japan Residents

Binance announced it would restrict access to the crypto exchange to Japanese residents at an unspecified later date. In a Jan. 15 announcement on Binance’s Japanese support website, the exchange revealed it would restrict access to residents of Japan at an unspecified later date. The restriction is said to be implemented gradually, with details to…
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Crypto Exchange Upbit Finishes Security Update in Response to 2019 Hack

Crypto exchange Upbit recently completed a security overhaul in response to a hack the platform suffered in late 2019. Strengthening its walls after a hack in late 2019, South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has finished a security upgrade for the wallets on its exchange platform, restoring functionality once again. Upbit decided to update its defenses…
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Kraken Hires Former CoinDesk Editor Pete Rizzo for Content Department

Pete Rizzo, long-time CoinDesk Editor-in-Chief, has started work at crypto exchange Kraken’s content production department. Pete Rizzo, former editor-in-chief at leading crypto news outlet CoinDesk, has started a new position at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. Per a Jan. 15 announcement from Kraken, Rizzo’s new role as Editor-at-Large will entail responsibility for content production for the company’s…
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