virtual currency

Virtual currency, or virtual money, is a type of unregulated digital currency, which is issued and usually controlled by its developers and used and accepted among the members of a specific virtual community.

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NYDFS Publishes Proposed Guidance for Virtual Currency Listing and Greenlisted Coins
NYDFS Publishes Proposed Guidance for Virtual Currency Listing and Greenlisted Coins
September 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has published proposed guidance focusing on virtual coin listing and the general framework for greenlisted coins. This guidance builds...

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Virtual Payments Key to Future Success of Metaverse and Gaming
Virtual Payments Key to Future Success of Metaverse and Gaming
February 07, 2023  |  Metaverse

The gaming industry is set to play a prominent role in the metaverse’s early development.  The metaverse, for its part, will similarly transform future gaming...

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Giveaway Startup Lets People Trade Unwanted Stuff For eCurrency
Giveaway Startup Lets People Trade Unwanted Stuff For eCurrency
March 12, 2020  |  International

The Belarus-based tech startup Giveaway has launched a marketplace platform to help people match up their unwanted stuff with others who are excited to get...

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Two Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering $100M In Crypto
Two Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering $100M In Crypto
March 03, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Two Chinese nationals were charged by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) with laundering over $100 million worth of cryptocurrency that was previously hacked by North...

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NY Financial Watchdog Calls For Easier Introduction Of Virtual Currency
NY Financial Watchdog Calls For Easier Introduction Of Virtual Currency
December 11, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is proposing revised rules for the listing of new virtual currencies and will review the state’s...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity’s Crypto Business Gets License; Bitcoin.com Launches $200M Fund
Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity’s Crypto Business Gets License; Bitcoin.com Launches $200M Fund
November 21, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Fidelity Digital Asset Services (FDAS) has been granted a charter by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) under New York Banking Law,...

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Britain Is Considering Banning Crypto-Related Derivatives
Britain Is Considering Banning Crypto-Related Derivatives
October 07, 2019  |  Regulation

Britain is reportedly considering banning the sale of derivatives involved with cryptocurrency assets, such as bitcoin. Reuters is reporting that worldwide crypto exchanges are asking...

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FinCEN Issues Guidance On Virtual Currencies
FinCEN Issues Guidance On Virtual Currencies
May 10, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

In response to questions by law enforcement, financial institutions and regulators, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued guidance for companies and individuals “engaged in...

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Bitcoin Daily: Rakuten Secures Crypto Exchange License; LVMH Launches Luxury Retail Blockchain
Bitcoin Daily: Rakuten Secures Crypto Exchange License; LVMH Launches Luxury Retail Blockchain
March 27, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Louis Vuitton label owner LVMH is reportedly gearing up to roll out a crypto provenance platform that has the code name  AURA, CoinDesk reported. AURA...

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