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ForkLog 18 27.11.2020

Brad Garlinghouse: XRP recognised as a security would not derail Ripple’s business

As reported, Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence that Ripple would continue to develop under a hypothetical scenario in which the SEC recognises the native XRP token as a security.

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ForkLog 25 26.11.2020

Brian Armstrong: The Trump administration is readying a ‘farewell gift’ for the crypto industry.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared his concerns about the Trump administration's plans to tighten controls on cryptocurrency users.

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ForkLog 17 25.11.2020

Nigerian authorities to develop legal standards for cryptocurrencies

The Nigerian Ministry of Finance, together with the National Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This was reported by the local publication Business Day.

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ForkLog 10 25.11.2020

South Korea delays cryptocurrency taxation until 2022

The Planning and Finance Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea proposed delaying the introduction of income tax on cryptocurrency transactions until January 2022. Local media report this.

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ForkLog 20 24.11.2020

Malta regulator grants in-principle licenses to Crypto.com

The cryptocurrency payments platform Crypto.com has received approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to obtain a Financial Institution License and a Class 3 Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) license, which will allow it to operate legally in the country.

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ForkLog 35 24.11.2020

Russia proposes fines for violations of the sovereign Runet law

The Russian State Duma introduced a bill on fines for telecom operators that did not install equipment to filter traffic under the so-called sovereign Runet law.

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ForkLog 14 23.11.2020

Blockchain4Ukraine and Binance establish public alliance ‘Virtual Assets of Ukraine’

On November 22 in Kyiv, a protocol was signed to create the public union "Virtual Assets of Ukraine" (VAU). According to ForkLog, representatives of the organization said their aim is to support and develop the market for virtual assets in Ukraine and its integration into the global cryptocurrency market.

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ForkLog 22.11.2020

China’s leader urges the G20 to develop universal standards for CBDCs

Participants in the G20 should discuss developing standards for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) with an open and constructive approach, said Xi Jinping.

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ForkLog 11 21.11.2020

South Africa to treat cryptocurrencies as financial products

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has published a draft regulation under which bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are treated as financial products.

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ForkLog 14 20.11.2020

Media: Chinese authorities have no role in compiling the global cryptocurrency ranking

The global cryptocurrency ranking published by China's Centre for Information Industry Development (CCID) is not tied to regulators and is the private opinion of a consulting firm. Librehash reports this.

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ForkLog 32 19.11.2020

Thai financial regulator allows including cryptocurrency in asset valuations

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allowed local financial firms to account for the value of acquired cryptocurrency with a maximum discount of 50%, Bangkok Post reports.

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ForkLog 17 18.11.2020

Dutch bitcoin exchange Bitonic requires users to submit wallet screenshots

Dutch bitcoin exchange Bitonic notified users of an additional verification due to local regulator requirements. From November 16, the company is obliged to monitor fund movements, according to a press release.

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