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Russia releases the draft law on cryptocurrencies

Russian Ministry of Finance has published the draft Law on digital financial assets, which provides for the definition of the status of digital technologies, including cryptocurrencies.

The new EU directive on payment services - PSD2

PSD2 will be transposed into the Slovak legal order through the amendment of the Payment Services Act, effective as of 13 January 2018.

Appleby advises on revolutionary digital identity token sale

Commenting on the transaction, Samuel Banks noted: “Blockchain technology will revolutionise the way we manage our identities and the way we conduct business, online."

South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures

Among the 10 surveyed companies, eight were found to be violating the Information and Communication Network Act, which mandates user privacy protection methods, according to the announcement.

Email addresses from top UK legal firms found on the dark web

Major organisations at risk of phishing and similar attacks, report claims.

SEC and CFTC promise to crack-down on virtual currency fraud

The Divisions of Enforcement for the SEC and CFTC will continue to address violations and bring actions to stop and prevent fraud in the offer and sale of digital instruments.

Merkel, Macron Join Forces on Regulating Cryptos

Both were in the city of lights to work on a joint declaration for a new Franco-German Elysée Treaty.

Banks in China Ordered to Halt Crypto Trading

Effective measures should be adopted to prevent payment channels being used for cryptocurrency settlement, the document went on to say.

World Federation of Exchanges publishes cybersecurity guidelines

Applying small ‘nudges’, or offering incentives regularly to staff, leads to greater discussion and awareness of cyber threats which may result in better cultural outcomes.

SEC says bitcoin funds raise 'investor protection issues'

They also asked whether investors can understand the risks and how to address concerns that bitcoin markets could be manipulated.

BearingPoint's Abacus platform taken up by Raiffeisen Bank International

Raiffeisen Bank International has confirmed it will leverage BearingPoint’s RegTech platform Abacus in the New Year.

Tech drives financial sector consultancy in the post-crisis era

Helping banks adapt to disruptive change accounts for a growing share of activity

Humans can win the race against robot lawyers

Senior lawyers will already have felt the effects of technological changes during their careers.

‘Freedom at a Price’: Why Regulation Is Crucial to Fintech’s Future

The emerging fintech ecosystem has also created opportunities for firms like LegalZoom, a web-based platform that promotes inclusion and aims to make legal help accessible to all.

MAS Chief Coy on Cryptos

Menon recognised the value of the technology to the city-state, and Singapore is now recognized as a leading fintech hubs.

After Fintech, Singapore Eyes Legaltech Status

The legal industry has been a glacial mover when it comes to disruptive technology, though this is changing.

Brazilian Regulator: Cryptocurrency is Not a Financial Asset

Bitcoin is popular in Brazil, but government cracks down.

Italy: 2018 budget law includes new equalization tax on digital services

The new provision applies as from 1 January 2018

Australia Creates Tax Taskforce To Monitor Crypto Traders

No matter the case, governments frown at any attempt to circumvent paying taxes

SARS to provide tax rules on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in next few months: report

In July, it was reported that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) would start testing a number of regulations related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies before the end of 2017.

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