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Binance Teams Up With Elliptic to Bolster AML Compliance

As part of its efforts to be regulatory compliant, Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has partnered with Blockchain startup Elliptic.

“Publicly Traded Crypto Exchange” Bitcoin Generation Hit by SEC Sanctions

The suspension commenced at 09:30 EDT on the day of the announcement. BTGN’s shares last traded at 9 cents, and they’ll remain so until 23:59 on May 10, 2019, when the suspension will be lifted.

Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy Incentives to Bitcoin Miners

A number of provincial governments are offering lower rates to attract bitcoin miners and Labrador’s government is considering energy incentives to attract “outstanding requests for service” from bitcoin data processors.

Bittrex Goes on the Offensive After BitLicense Rejection

In a letter dated April 10, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the cryptocurrency exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers.

China’s Proposed Mining Ban Could Be Detrimental to Bitmain

China's state planning agency has added cryptocurrency mining to a list of industries it would like to eliminate. This may have dire consequences for the country's mining hardware giant Bitmain.

Bitpanda Receives Payment License from the European Union

Viennese cryptocurrency brokerage platform Bitpanda has received a license to operate as a payment service provider in Austria.

Op Ed: CCID’s Crypto Rankings Are Pointless (and They’re Not Official)

In its latest crypto ratings, the CCID proved that, yet again, its rankings aren’t worth paying attention to and are far from objective — at least, that’s one opinion.

In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies more specific guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security.

Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation

The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation, reportedly based on recommendations from the international Financial Action Task Force.

Mexico’s Proposed Crypto Laws Create New Barriers For Exchanges, Adoption

The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) has published a circular, wherein it laid out a plan to issue permits to bitcoin exchange platforms and other crypto-related businesses operating in the country.
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