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BDO Australia launches new audit services for Blockchain assets – opening the door to Institutional Investors

Akansha KesarwaniJune 11, 2019June 13, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniJune 11, 2019June 13, 201901181

Australia’s fastest growing mid-market accounting and professional services firm, BDO has announced it will provide auditing and assurance services for blockchain and crypto assets in...

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Regulation | New Legislation Proposes Excluding Crypto From Securities Laws

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 21, 2018January 30, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 21, 2018January 30, 20190660

On December 20, two US Congressmen proposed a bill in the House of Representatives that would exclude digital tokens from the definition of security. The...

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Regulation | Swiss Federal Council to Opt for Minimal Regulation

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 19, 2018January 30, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 19, 2018January 30, 20190939

According to a report , Swiss Federal Council has opted for minimal regulation. The report is based on the analysis conducted by a blockchain working...

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Regulations | Hong Kong SFC all set to tighten Cryptocurrency Laws

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 17, 2018January 30, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 17, 2018January 30, 20190679

Hongkong recently joined the list of countries having regulations in place for cryptocurrency. The Hong Kong Securities and Exchanges Commission ( SFC) is keen on...

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Regulation | Russian Deputy Prime Minister says no to any Changes in Crypto Legislation Bill

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 13, 2018January 30, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 13, 2018January 30, 20190925

The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia recently announced that the regulators of the country’s draft crypto legislation are not planning to make any changes to...

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Cryptocurrency News | Japan’s Lawmaker Lays Four Amendments for Crypto Taxes

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 10, 2018February 7, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 10, 2018February 7, 201901156

A Japanese legislator recently suggested a few changes to the present taxation rule to reduce the burden for crypto users and stimulate the adoption of...

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Crypto News | Malaysia to Clarify Regulatory Framework for Crypto Market

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 8, 2018February 7, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 8, 2018February 7, 20190720

The Malaysian Central Bank And the securities regulator have reasoned to work together for the proper implementation of the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and ICO...

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Cryptocurrency News | Gemini announces Support for Bitcoin Cash Trading

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 8, 2018February 7, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 8, 2018February 7, 201901495

In it’s official medium blog post, Gemini announced support for Bitcoin Cash trading and custody. The exchange is based in United States and is the...

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Cryptocurrency News | Crypto to Get Regulatory Certainty in South Africa in Payment System Review

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 6, 2018February 9, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 6, 2018February 9, 20190723

South African Authorities are requesting a firm ruling on introduced policy changes that amongst other things provide digital currency regulatory certainty. As per the National...

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Cryptocurrency News | Fidelity to extend Custodian Services to more Crypto Assets

Akansha KesarwaniDecember 4, 2018February 9, 2019

by Akansha KesarwaniDecember 4, 2018February 9, 201901600

Fidelity, the world’s fourth-largest asset manager is keen on extending their custodian services beyond Bitcoin to other crypto assets. The organization is earnestly evaluating demand...