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BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.

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Crypto Tax Support Is Coming Slowly to India

A partnership finds two India-based startups seeking to provide tools to crypto users who may need to report gains and losses on their 2018 taxes.

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Taiwan Moves to Capture Bitcoin Under Money Laundering Laws

The government of Taiwan has moved a step closer to regulating bitcoin under existing anti-money laundering (AML) rules.

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Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC

The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.

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Bank of England Eyes Private Blockchain Oversight

The Bank of England is examining how to maintain data privacy over a DLT network while still allowing a regulatory window into transactions.

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Alibaba's Taobao Bars Crypto and ICOs in Policy Update

Alibaba's Taobao e-commerce site has updated its list of prohibited goods and services on the platform, which now includes those related to cryptos.

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Blockchain Is 'Going Mainstream' Says European Commission Official

European Commission vice president Andrus Ansip stressed the need for governments and private firms to invest in blockchain technology.

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China Needs Better Regulation for Blockchain Growth, Experts Say

Industry experts spoke of the need for regulations and standards to boost blockchain growth at a Chinese event on Tuesday.

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Japan Could Have More Than 3 Million Crypto Traders

Japan's Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.

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Normal Tax Rules Apply to Crypto Income, Says South Africa

The South African Revenue Service has clarified its stance on the treatment of cryptocurrency tax, saying current rules suffice.

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