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Floki Inu Cryptocurrency Ads Under Investigation in UK

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Time Stamp: November 20, 2021 1:30 AM - Modified On: November 20, 2021 - Published By:
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The U.K.’s advertising authority has launched an investigation into advertisements for the cryptocurrency floki inu (FLOKI). The ads, titled “Missed Doge? Get Floki,” have appeared on London buses and the underground. The team behind the floki inu ad campaign says the advertisements are “legally cleared,” and the advertising authority’s action is “an attack against cryptocurrency and against the people’s freedom of choice — a clear attempt at censorship.” UK’s Advertising Authority Investigating Ads for Floki Inu Cryptocurrency The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the U.K.’s regulator of advertising, is investigating advertisements

Global Exchange Binance Releases Crypto Bill of Rights For Traders

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Time Stamp: November 17, 2021 10:09 AM - Modified On: November 17, 2021 - Published By:
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Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has released what they call the “10 Fundamental Rights for Crypto Users.” Running what Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says is Binance’s first advertisement ever, the exchange took up an entire page of London’s Financial Times with the words “CRYPTO IS EVIL.” Underneath the eye-catching phrase, Binance warns: “When it comes to crypto, Don’t let the headlines fool you. There’s a world beyond Bitcoin and Dogecoin, one where financial opportunity is accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few. Crypto belongs to all of us. But

Bank of England’s Cunliffe: Crypto Threat to Financial Stability ‘Getting Closer’ — Urges Regulators to Act Now

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Time Stamp: November 16, 2021 1:30 AM - Modified On: November 16, 2021 - Published By:
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Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, has warned that cryptocurrency is getting closer to posing a threat to global financial stability due to the sector’s rapid growth. Crypto is also being integrated into the traditional financial system at a rapid rate. He urges regulators to take action now. Bank of England’s Jon Cunliffe Warns Crypto Is Closer to Becoming a Threat to Global Financial Stability Sir Jon Cunliffe, Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, talked about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general on BBC’s

Head of Australian Crypto Exchange Says Regulations Are Beneficial

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Time Stamp: September 15, 2021 6:45 PM - Modified On: September 15, 2021 - Published By:
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The head of the popular Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets says crypto regulations provide benefits to the industry. Sponsored Sponsored In the global race for cryptocurrency adoption, regulations, and innovation Australia seeks its own piece of the action. According to the CEO of the country’s largest crypto exchange the country could get left behind without proper action.  Caroline Bowler is CEO of the exchange BTC Market. In an interview with Bloomberg she said it would be a “real shame for Australia if we don’t take this bull by the horns.”Sponsored Sponsored

Singapore Monetary Authority Adds Binance to Investor Warning List

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Time Stamp: September 3, 2021 2:37 AM - Modified On: September 3, 2021 - Published By:
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Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has added Binance to its investor warning list, becoming yet another country to warn investors.Sponsored Sponsored The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s financial regulator, has added Binance to its investor alert list. The list warns investors of companies or firms that “may have been wrongly perceived as being licensed or regulated by MAS.” This is similar to a warning issued by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority. Bloomberg asked the MAS questions about the incident — and it may be

Cuba Recognizes Cryptocurrencies | This Week in Crypto – Aug 30, 2021

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 MicroStrategy buys more bitcoin, Cuba recognizes cryptocurrencies and free BTC for everybody in town…but which town? These stories and more this week in crypto. NASDAQ-listed business intelligence company MicroStrategy announced yet another substantial purchase of Bitcoin, this time worth nearly $200 million. The firm added 3,907 bitcoin to its stash, at an average price of just over $45000 per coin bringing its total holdings to nearly 109,000 bitcoins. Cuba will recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies citing “reasons of socio-economic interest.” The central bank will set new rules for how to

Binance Coin: High-risk traders have this longing opportunity awaiting them

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Time Stamp: August 5, 2021 6:30 AM - Modified On: August 5, 2021 - Published By:
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Disclaimer: The findings of the following analysis are the sole opinions of the writer and should not be considered investment advice Binance has been doing the rounds in the media for a number of reasons. Recently, the Securities Commission of Malaysia ordered the exchange to disable its website and cease offerings in the country for ‘illegally’ operating a Digital Asset Exchange. To add to Binance’s woes, financial services provider HSBC also suspended customer payments to Binance in the U.K., citing regulatory concerns raised by the FCA in June. However, this has

Malaysia Launches Enforcement Action Against ‘Illegally Operating’ Binance

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Time Stamp: July 30, 2021 6:59 AM - Modified On: July 30, 2021 - Published By:
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In brief Malaysia's financial services regulator has taken enforcement action against Binance. The Securities Commission has said Binance is still operating illegally despite being listed on an alert list since July 2020. The Malaysia Securities Commission (SC) has today taken enforcement action against Binance for allegedly operating illegally in the country. The SC claims the crypto exchange is operating illegally as a Digital Asset Exchange, without the requisite registration requirements found in Sections 7(1) and 34(1) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.  “Accordingly, the SC has issued a public

Key Timing for Adoption? Crypto Goes Mainstream With TV, Newspaper Ads

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Time Stamp: August 18, 2020 12:46 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Amid turbulent times for the world at large, the cryptocurrency space seems to be cruising on its own steam in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has put a major strain on economies around the world, and countries such as the United States have seen their central banks resort to extended quantitative easing in order to stimulate their financial ecosystems.Some analysts believe that this continual fiscal stimulus is part of the reason that the cryptocurrency market is enjoying relative success compared with its traditional financial counterparts.The likes of Anthony Pompliano, co-founder of

Bitcoin Proceeds of COVID-19 Business Support Scheme Fraud Seized

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Time Stamp: August 14, 2020 7:39 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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A U.K. woman has been arrested in possession of £115,000 ($150,000) of Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Metropolitan Police report. The cryptocurrency is alleged to be the proceeds of a fraudulent scheme applying for government loans designed to assist small businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.The 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of fraud, money laundering and child neglect, following the search of a residential address in Ipswich, United Kingdom on Aug 12. Officers successfully applied for the detention of the Bitcoin held in the suspect’s cryptocurrency wallet

After a Volatile Week, Bitcoin Opens Higher on Monday

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Time Stamp: April 6, 2020 2:42 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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As we see strong signs of stabilization throughout Europe, the situation in the U.K. seems to be getting worse. Not only has the prime minister himself now been admitted to the hospital, but the number of confirmed cases has seen a significant spike to nearly 6,000 yesterday. Last night, the queen herself addressed the nation in a brief but extremely moving speech. Over in the U.S., the president has mentioned that the peak is near. Yet, even in Asia, leaders are finding it difficult to lift the lockdowns and travel