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The Daily: Iran Said to Announce Crypto-Rial This Week, Italy Closer to Crypto Regulation

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In this edition of The Daily, Iran is reportedly preparing to announce its national cryptocurrency during a conference starting on Jan. 29. Also, a draft decree introducing legal definitions for terms related to cryptocurrencies has been introduced in the Italian Senate and the IMF has voiced concerns over Malta’s blockchain industry while recognizing the positive … Read more

Chainalysis Unveils AML Tool for Stablecoins

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Cryptocurrencies tend to attract a lot of attention from criminals. This is primarily due to their perceived anonymity and privacy aspects.  Several blockchain analysis companies specialize in ensuring such criminal activity cannot take place. Chainalysis has now confirmed they are launching a similar service for stablecoins. A remarkable development, although one that also makes a … Read more

The Daily: Arguing Over Augur, Regulated Stablecoins Attract Flak

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Welcome to the final installment of The Daily for 2018. It seems fitting that the year’s ultimate edition should focus on one of 2018’s overarching themes within the cryptoconomy – stablecoins. We’ve also got space to squeeze in a critique of Augur’s crowdsourced prediction market and to consider yet another bitcoin-based Patreon alternative. Also read: 1 … Read more

Following the Crypto-Anarchist Dream: 3 Reasons to Reject KYC and AML

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Last year, crypto KYC and AML requirements came bursting onto the scene with thunderous applause and approbation. Many traders felt like the ICO sector was rife with scammers and con artists. In this sense, they believed there would be redemption through government. The scammers and hucksters would go to prison for defrauding investors and all … Read more