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Bitcoin: Regulation vacuum leaves banks 'unwilling to work' with cryptocurrency traders

The brokers, including traders such as CoinSpot, are blaming Australian banks for being "unwilling to work" with the digital currency industry.

ECB governor calls for tax, regulation on bitcoin

Bitcoin is perhaps the best known and most popular virtual currency and its value surged as high as $19,500 in December

Blockchain Venture Capital Fund Planned By Waves Platform

The Basics Fund is seeking an initial $10 million in investment this month, with a total of $30 million by April.

Nomura Analysts Think Bitxoin is Making Japanese People Spend More

Here’s a look at Nomura’s suggestion that bitcoin is translating to a wealth effect in Japan.

Robo-Advisor Revenue to Reach $25B by 2022: Juniper Research

While the robo-advisor market is seeing a lot of new entrants, Juniper said the traditional wealth management companies that are adopting technology stand to benefit as well.

Pension Funds Could Trade Bitcoin Futures Now. Why Aren’t They?

Two regulated exchanges--the Chicago Board Options Exchange and CME Group--have been trading bitcoin futures since mid-December

Monaco introduces bill on blockchains

Namely to develop a new business sector in the Principality and attract many companies which are today looking for a flexible, modern and pragmatic regulatory framework.

Beware of the media inflating the bitcoin bubble

The algorithm is supposed to keep the total number worldwide limited, so each coin maintains its value.

Australian Banks Reportedly Freezing the Accounts of Bitcoin users

Reports are, however, not widespread, and it remains unclear as to why certain users seem to have been targeted.

Poland: New Central Bank Website Says Bitocin is 'Not Money'

The Poland central bank has appeared to sponsor a national campaign discouraging citizens from using cryptocurrencies, telling them they are “not money.”

Bank of England could issue its own Bitcoin-style currency within a year cutting out the need for high street banks

Bank of England research unit has been studying crypto-currencies since 2015

Lithuania’s New Blockchain Centre Wants to Draw Startups Away From UK

Paulius Kuncinas, chairman of the Blockchain Centre, said: “As part of this effort, Blockchain Centre Vilnius is already in touch with U.K. start-up community, regulators, and potential adopters of blockchain technology.”

2017 Yearender: Banking on tech with a human touch

Anyone trusting a bank with millions - billions, even - wants to be sure they are getting the human touch and not just another algorithm

Company in focus: China's Ping An puts the 'tech' in fintech

Huge investments in AI, big data and more are bearing fruit for the insurer

South Korea Tightens Crypto Net

In September, the Financial Services Commission in Seoul announced initial coin offerings, or ICOs, were to be banned, saying trading of virtual currencies needed to be tightly controlled.

Think of Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies as Alternative Asset Classes

It seems like everywhere you go these days, people are talking about bitcoin and cryptoassets.

Bitcoin Philanthropist Gives $1M to the Internet Archive

The Pineapple Fund isn’t the first charity-focused Bitcoin organization to come to the fore.

Japanese Bank to Offer Bitcoin Insurance

This insurance scheme could have a profound impact on cryptocurrencies in a country that reportedly accounts for 40 percent of the global market.

Wealthy Bitcoin Buyers Targeted By Indian Tax Agency

Indian officials cited a surge in the popularity of cryptocurrencies as a prompt for the investigatory actions of the department

What's in a name? If it's close to 'bitcoin' it's gold

The company announced it will now be known as Long Blockchain Corp., shifting its primary focus from iced tea to "the exploration of and investment in opportunities that leverage the benefits of blockchain technology

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