Leverage Ratio: What It Is, What It Tells You, How To Calculate
What Is a Leverage Ratio? A leverage ratio is any one of several financial measurements that look at how much capital comes in the form of debt (loans) or assesses…
Merchant Levels and Compliance Requirements
Four Levels of Merchants in PCI/DSS No matter the industry you are in, the size of your enterprise, or the number of transactions per year, your business needs to comply…
What is PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a widely accepted set of policies and procedures intended to optimize the security of credit, debit, and cash card transactions…
The SEC Just Released Its Long-Awaited Crypto Token Guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published fresh regulatory guidance for token issuers, nearly half a year in the making. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published…
Swiss Federal Assembly Approves Instructions on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Switzerland’s Federal Assembly has approved proposals to instruct lawmakers on cryptocurrency regulation. The legislative body of the Swiss government, the Federal Assembly, has approved a motion to instruct the Federal…
New bipartisan legislation defines digital tokens and paves the way for pro-innovation policy.
Today the bipartisan Token Taxonomy Act (H.R. 7356) was introduced by Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Darren Soto (D-FL). The Blockchain Association applauds this pro-innovation legislation, providing much-needed regulatory certainty…
Why digital tokens are the foundation for a new Internet
The US has always been and must continue to be, at the forefront of digital innovation. However, regulatory uncertainty is standing in the way of innovation regarding public blockchain technology…
Telegram Attracts $850 Mln In Second Round Of ICO.
Telegram and TON raised $850 mln in the second round of their ICO; investment is slated to support Telegram app development and the TON network. Pavel and Nikolai Durov reported…
Kodak Postpones ICO To Verify ‘Accredited’ Status Of 40K Potential Investors
The launch of KODAKCoin has been delayed several weeks as Kodak needs to verify the status of its 40,000 potential investors. The Eastman Kodak Company announced on Jan. 30 that…