Bitcoin Cash has been added to Mecon Cash’s M.Pay platform which is integrated with over 13,000 ATMs in South Korea. By making bitcoin cash usable for withdrawing won across the country, Mecon Cash is ensuring that BCH users in Korea can always make urgent and small transactions in any place that still does not accept […] The post Bitcoin.com Partners With Mecon Cash, Enabling BCH to Korean Won Withdrawal at Over 13,000 ATMs Across South Korea appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-com-partners-with-mecon-cash-to-enable-bitcoin-cash-to-korean-won-withdrawal-at-over-13000-atms-across-south-korea/

Last September, Bobby Lee, the former CEO of China’s first cryptocurrency exchange BTCC revealed his new business venture Ballet, a non-electronic crypto wallet solution that offers multi-currency support. During the North American Bitcoin Conference Miami, all the attendees got a single Ballet crypto card and news.Bitcoin.com decided to test the product to show our readers […] The post An In-Depth Look at the Multi-Currency Cold Storage Card Ballet appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/an-in-depth-look-at-the-multi-currency-cold-storage-card-ballet/

Peter Schiff hates Bitcoin almost as much as bitcoiners hate Schiff. The gold bug makes a point of dissing the cryptocurrency whenever he can, despite the hypocrisy of accepting BCT on his own website. Today, the eccentric entrepreneur found a new reason to rip on bitcoin after forgetting his wallet password – and apparently Bitcoin […] The post Peter Schiff Forgets Bitcoin Wallet Password, Blames Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/peter-schiff-forgets-bitcoin-wallet-password-blames-bitcoin/

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. state of Oklahoma to establish a new type of state-chartered financial institution that will be “the central depository for virtual currency used by governmental agencies in this state.” The new establishment aims to provide financial and technical services to crypto innovators and developers. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: […] The post New Bill in Oklahoma Proposes Depository for Cryptocurrencies Used by Government appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/new-bill-oklahoma-depository-cryptocurrencies-used-by-government/

The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. The guidelines also detail the obligations of approved platforms as well as the requirements token issuers must meet. Also […] The post Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/malaysia-digital-asset-guidelines/

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an intergovernmental body with 36 member countries, has formed “a high-level expert group” which includes executives from the crypto industry. They will provide advice in helping develop international blockchain policy principles. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia ‘High-Level Expert Group’ Formed […] The post Crypto Experts Join OECD ‘High Level’ Advisory Board appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-experts-join-oecd-high-level-advisory-board/

On January 17, Bitcoin.com CEO Stefan Rust introduced the company’s new SLP minting application. The Bitcoin.com Mint is a noncustodial web wallet that allows users to store bitcoin cash (BCH) and Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) tokens. In addition to the portfolio capabilities, the Mint gives anyone the ability to create their own customized SLP tokens […] The post How to Create Custom SLP Tokens With the Bitcoin.com Mint appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/how-to-create-custom-slp-tokens-with-the-bitcoin-com-mint/

During the last year, the cryptoconomy has picked up pace after a drawn out crypto winter. When market prices were low and startups were short on capital, a bunch of firms laid off employees in 2018. A year later, and digital currency companies are hiring. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in […] The post Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020 appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-employment-abounds-with-more-than-8000-jobs-in-2020/

Canadian regulators have issued new guidance determining when current securities legislation applies to operations conducted by cryptocurrency exchanges. According to the clarifications in the document, many domestic and foreign entities serving Canadian users, for example those that provide custodial services, will have to abide by the country’s securities laws and act like securities dealers. Also […] The post New Guidelines Subject Canadian Crypto Exchanges to Securities Laws appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/new-guidelines-subject-canadian-crypto-exchanges-to-securities-laws/

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and over 50 delegations involved in crypto supervision recently gathered to discuss how to regulate crypto assets and related service providers. While examining three key areas, they stressed the importance of international cooperation, citing that cryptocurrencies are global products. Also read: Regulation Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in […] The post FATF Holds Global Forum to Discuss Crypto Supervision appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/fatf-holds-global-forum-to-discuss-crypto-supervision/

India’s supreme court heard the crypto case in detail over three consecutive days this week. In addition to intense arguments against the central bank having the power to ban crypto, the judges learned how other countries regulate this new sector, the amended EU directive, the FATF guidance, and less invasive crypto measures. Also read: Regulatory […] The post Crypto vs RBI: 3 Days of Intense Supreme Court Hearings appeared first on Bitcoin News. https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-vs-rbi-3-days-of-intense-supreme-court-hearings/