Abhimanyu Krishnan

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abhimanyu@bitrates.com
abhimanyu@bitrates.com

Abhimanyu romanticizes technology and holds a strong belief that despite all its flaws, it can make the world a better place. The idea of democracy and a more equitable world makes him swoon and, for that reason alone, he champions Blockchain technology. He does not mind that it makes him money either. When not writing or reading or making the local dogs howl with the fatal combination of his guitar and harmonica, he's thinking about the meaning of life and usually comes up short. He resides in India.

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SEC FinHub

SEC's New FinHub Division Will Emphasize Interactions with Crypto Stakeholders

The US SEC has launched a new division called FinHub that will serve as a liaison between the public and domestic and international regulators.
Regulation Oct 19, 2018 - 1 min, 55 sec read
US SEC ICOs

SEC Director Provides Further Insight into Commission's Stern Approach to ICOs

An SEC Director has highlighted the need for action against fraudulent ICOs and called for a balance between investor protection and innovation.
Regulation Sep 21, 2018 - 2 min, 31 sec read
SEC Bitcoin ETF

The SEC Is Not Rejecting Those ETF Proposals Just Yet, Will Review Them Once More

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will stay and review yesterday's decision to reject ETF proposals from 3 parties.
Regulation Aug 24, 2018 - 2 min, 0 sec read
Riot Blockchain

SEC Investigates Biotech Firm Suspected of Pivot to Blockchain to Mislead Investors

Biotech turned crypto mining firm Riot Blockchain is being investigated by the SEC, which could result in a stop order, preventing share sales.
Regulation Aug 17, 2018 - 1 min, 58 sec read
Malta cryptocurrency

Malta Takes Big Step Toward Becoming Blockchain Island with Digital Assets Rule Book

Malta is pioneering crypto regulation, having released a virtual assets rulebook. The response is divided, however, and revisions are possible.
Regulation Aug 16, 2018 - 2 min, 24 sec read
Hong Seong-ki in suit speaking in front of two speakers, blue background

South Korean Exchanges May Soon No Longer Receive Tax Benefits

A proposed tax revision that nullifies benefits for crypto exchanges will pass to the South Korean parliament for debate.
Regulation Aug 01, 2018 - 2 min, 55 sec read
Hester Peirce

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Emerges as Crypto-Community Hero after ETF Rejection

Hester Peirce has received praise from the crypto-community after the release of a statement of dissent relating to the Winklevoss Twins' ETF.
Regulation Jul 27, 2018 - 4 min, 50 sec read
Malta Passes Cryptocurrency Regulation

Malta Passes New Blockchain Regulatory Framework, Becomes Friendliest Crypto Nation

The European island state of Malta has passed three new laws focused on blockchain to become one of the friendliest crypto nations in the world.
Regulation Jul 05, 2018 - 1 min, 24 sec read
Japan Cryptocurrency Mining Jail Sentence

Japan Sentences Man to One Year in Prison for Remotely Mining Cryptocurrency

A Japanese man has been sentenced to one year in prison for using a tool that utilized other people's computing power to mine cryptocurrency.

Regulation Jul 03, 2018 - 1 min, 17 sec read
Blockchain in Ohio

Ohio Proposes Blockchain Bill to Encourage and Attract Blockchain Businesses

Ohio has introduced legislation that would support blockchain businesses. The bill will pass to Ohio Governor John Kasich for ratification.
Regulation Jun 29, 2018 - 1 min, 34 sec read
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