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Cryptocurrency

Crypto, North Korea, and illegal activities

Cryptocurrency Conference in North Korea

Cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more popular. However, some individuals, as well as governments, are trying to use cryptocurrency for illegal activities. One of the countries that engaged in such activities is North Korea. According to U.N. experts, North Korea generated an estimated 2 billion by stealing from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Moreover, the country …

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Brazil

Brazil’s Largest Banks vs. Crypto Companies

Cryptocurrencies step-by-step are becoming more popular. However, crypto companies are struggling to develop their businesses due to various problems. One of the examples of how difficult it is to gain recognition comes from Brazil, which is the biggest country in South America. Unfortunately, Brazil’s biggest banks make decisions that may undermine the process of crypto …

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AMLD5 and crypto

Anti-Money Laundering Directive and Crypto

The lack of proper regulations is a serious challenge for crypto markets. Starting from 2020, crypto-related companies will have to comply with new rules as part of AMLD5. The purpose of the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) is to prevent activities connected with terrorism. Moreover, this directive will help to avoid hiding personal wealth. This …

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Crypto regulations in Austria

Austrian Authorities and Crypto Regulations

The Republic of Austria is one of the most liberal countries regarding crypto trading. However, based on the recent legal notice, it will require all operators to register with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Crypto businesses must prove that they have sufficient liquidity as well as resources to operate in the country. Otherwise, they will …

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Ukraine to transfer sensitive data from Russia's reach

Crypto Mining and Russian Nuclear Power Plant

In December 2019, Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation opened a crypto mining farm. The state-owned corporation allocated more than $4.8 million to build the 30-megawatt facility. Based on the information provided by the Sergei Nemchenkov. He is the head of data centers and digital products at Roenergoatom, which is a part of Rosatom. It is …

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Ethereum and its ecosystem

Second-largest cryptocurrency in 2019

Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization after Bitcoin. Ethereum had a solid year, despite the problems connected with its price. However, there is a chance that Ethereum’s price will increase in 2020. It is worth mentioning that Ethereum’s ecosystem continued to expand in 2019. Last year, 4 million new active addresses …

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