Weekly Overview: Cryptocurrency
Canada Issues Guidelines For Cryptocurrency Exchanges Canadian authorities have issued new direction to regulate which digital currency trading platforms fall under derivatives law. The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) clarified new provisions in the “Guidance on the Application of Securities Legislation to Entities Facilitating the Trading of Crypto Assets” published on the 16th of January, 2020 . To know more check out our previous blog . Canadian Teen Charged For Cryptocurrency Theft A Montreal resident, age 18 if facing 4 criminal charges connected to a $50 million SIM Swap scam that targeted cryptocurrency holders. “Eighteen-year-old hacker Samy Bensaci is accused of being part of a crime ring that stole millions of dollars in crypto-currency by gaining unauthorized access to the cell phones of crypto-currency holders in America and Canada.” — Infosecurity Magazine . 17th January, 2020 To know more check out our previous blog . South Korea...