Crypto Ban
China’s Latest Crypto Ban Is Its Most Severe, Insiders Say
Individuals who live inside China but work for off-shore crypto exchanges can be subject to legal prosecution.
Crypto Crimes Surge in Asia; Bitcoin Reasons for Divorce in South Korea
South Korea has lost $5 billion due to crypto-related crime over the past five years as fraud and scams surge across Asia. China’s Sichuan province looks to weigh the effects of a crypto mining ban on the region’s hydropower generation. Back in South Korea, crypto is becoming a reason for couples to get divorced. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Iran’s Central Bank Reportedly Bans Trading of Crypto Mined Abroad
According to reports, Iran’s central bank is trying to stop trading crypto mined abroad. Many in the crypto industry are speculating the reported ban is an attempt to stop money flowing out of Iran, but is there more to the story? “The Hash” panel debates.
New Bill Would Require Companies to Disclose Information About Board, Other Metrics
House Financial Services Committee recently voted in favor of a new bill that would require public companies to publish diversity information about their board members, as well as other environmental and social metrics. Nikhilesh De breaks down how these new policies, if passed into law, would impact public crypto companies.
Nigeria's Senate Summons Central Bank Chief to Explain Crypto Ban
The Nigerian Senate wants Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and chief securities regulator Lamido Yuguda to testify about cryptocurrencies.
Nigerian Central Bank Says Its Ban on Crypto Accounts Is Nothing New
The Central Bank of Nigeria said its warning to banks on Friday was not a new position, but a reiteration of its 2017 stance on cryptocurrencies.
