MIchael Collins

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michaelc@bitrates.com
michaelc@bitrates.com

Michael is a news reporter for Bitrates with a central interest in international regulations and their effects. Business-minded and a major sports-enthusiast, he broke into writing through data analysis and eventually derivative futures. A firm believer in altcoins and the impact of a market-wide push for development, his attention to the development of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Michael is a resident of the United States.

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Bithumb Reopens Account Registration after June Hack

Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is reopening account registration following the renewal of its commercial banking partnership with NH Nonhyup Bank
Regulation Aug 30, 2018 - 0 min, 58 sec read
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In China, Even Talking About Crypto Can Get You Banned

Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent extend China's recent crackdown on everything crypto with new targets set on cryptocurrency chat.
Regulation Aug 28, 2018 - 1 min, 25 sec read
China

China Announces More Sweeping Bans on Crypto Activity Despite BlockchaIn Investment

Chinese regulatory bodies continue to crack down on private crypto investment despite increased governmental investing and valuations.
Regulation Aug 23, 2018 - 2 min, 53 sec read
South Korean National Assembly

Korea's National Assembly Prioritizing ICOs and Blockchain in Extraordinary Session

The South Korean National Assembly is meeting to discuss new ways to promote blockchain technology while setting guidelines for ICOs.
Regulation Aug 21, 2018 - 1 min, 14 sec read
Gemini, Winklevoss

Winklevoss Twins Heading New Self-Regulatory Organization

Gemini and the Winklevoss twins are joining a trio of other crypto exchanges in forming a new self-regulating organization
Regulation Aug 21, 2018 - 1 min, 30 sec read
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American Institute's Jeffrey Tucker Speaks Against Government's Crypto Involvement

Jeffrey Tucker from the American Institute spoke out against government involvement in cryptocurrency, but things aren't as simple as he depicts
Regulation Aug 15, 2018 - 1 min, 33 sec read
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Vietnamese Government Suspending Import of Cryptocurrency Mining Equipment

Vietnamese businesses have stopped the import of crypto mining equipment amidst the impending ban to be handed down from the federal level
Regulation Aug 14, 2018 - 1 min, 31 sec read
Ecobank

African Nations Adopting a Slower Approach to Crypto and Blockchain Technologies

A new Ecobank report outlines many African nations' approach to blockchain as they pursue a widespread "Wait and See" policy.
Regulation Aug 12, 2018 - 1 min, 18 sec read
opque people walking in street in front of orange Bithumb building

Bithumb Freezes New Accounts Following Lapse of Commercial Banking Agreement

Large Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is freezing the creation of new accounts after the lapse of its contract with NH Nonhyup Bank.
Regulation Aug 03, 2018 - 1 min, 26 sec read
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Indian Law Commission Says Let the National Crypto Games Begin

The Law Commission of India has validated cryptocurrency as a form of payment for sports gambling, opening a new avenue for crypto adoption.
Regulation Jul 26, 2018 - 1 min, 23 sec read
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