Warnings

Kenyan Banks Warn Customers About Buying Crypto: Report

NCBA Bank Kenya sent a cautionary email to customers who have transacted in crypto in the past.

News  ·  8 June 2021

Iran Said to Bar Banks from Bitcoin Market

The Central Bank of Iran is the latest national bank to sound the alarm on the cryptocurrencies, fearing of its misuse in money laundering and fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2018
Regulation

Kenya’s Central Bank Chief Warns Again On Crypto Risks

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is now in line with other banks in blacklisting digital currencies and warns customers and banks dealing with it.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 April 2018
Regulation

UAE Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2018
Regulation

Global Securities Watchdog Warns Investors on ICO Risks

An organization of global securities regulators has issued a notice alerting investors to the perceived risks associated with initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2018
Regulation

Indonesia Central Bank: Cryptocurrency Payments ‘Not Legitimate’

Bank Indonesia has warned that cryptocurrencies may not be used for payments in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 January 2018
Regulation

Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Are Assets Not Currencies

The deputy governor of Israel's central bank has said that digital currencies like bitcoin are more of a financial asset than a currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 January 2018