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Gibraltar Eyes ICO Regulation In Bid To Become Leading Crypto, Blockchain Hub
The government of Gibraltar is to formulate a legal framework for tech startups and firms wanting to hold initial coin offerings (ICOs). The territory aims to become a leader in the fields of cryptocurrency and blockchain space. An ICO is
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“Blockchain Island”: Malta Aims To Become ICO, Cryptocurrency Hub
The small Mediterranean island of Malta is quickly emerging as a popular location for entrepreneurs to set up blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses, thanks to the country’s supportive government that sees the industry as an economic opportunity to create regulations favorable
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German Regulator Takes Closer Look At ICOs As Practice Popularizes
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) has led governments around the world to take a closer look into the thriving industry. Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, better known as BaFin, has joined global financial regulators in
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Regtech And Compliance In Switzerland
Banks and firms are increasingly turning to regtech solutions that leverage software and automation to close compliance gaps, address new regulatory challenges and cut costs. Regtech refers to technology and software created to address regulatory requirements and help companies stay
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Swiss Regulator Meets With Crypto Industry To Clarify ICO Guidelines
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is holding a series of roundtable discussions across Switzerland to present and clarify its recently released ICO guidelines. The regulator said the purpose is to provide first-hand information to market participants interested in
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New Research Paper Examines ICO Regulation Across 25 Jurisdictions
A new research paper by University of St. Thomas School of Law professor Wulf A. Kaal examines how governments around the world are regulating the fast-evolving initial coin offering (ICO) market. The paper, called “Initial Coin Offerings: The Top 25
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FINMA Aspires to Enable Blockchain Innovation but Remains Vigilant of ICOs, Cryptos
While countries likes China and South Korea are cracking down on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) activities, Switzerland is quickly emerging as the favored location for entrepreneurs to host their crypto businesses and conduct token sales. Switzerland is already
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How New ICO Rules Affect ICO Marketing
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have raised more than US$1.6 billion so far this year, surpassing traditional venture capital money. As the novel fundraising method gains popularity, the practice and processes of marketing ICO campaigns, too, have been on high demand.
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10 Must-Read Fintech, Regtech and Blockchain Research Papers
Fintech has taken the finance and banking sector by storm, especially as a response to the 2008 financial crisis. Many academics and experts have explored the emergence of trend, and study the opportunities and challenges that digital platforms, cutting-edge technologies
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PSD2: How EU Banks And Fintechs Are Responding To Open Banking/APIs
The Payment Services Directive (PSD2), established by the European Commission and currently pending the adoption by the EU Counsel of Ministers, is a major policy development set to impact the payments industry across Europe. The PSD2 seeks to standardize and
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