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Isle of Man could come to the rescue of UK crypto companies left in limbo
Lee Hills, CEO of blockchain regulation specialists SolutionsHub, explains why the Isle of Man’s renowned support for crypto technology businesses could come to the rescue of more than 150 companies reportedly “left in limbo” by UK regulators. There is a significant backlog of cryptoasset companies waiting for Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration in the UK, […]
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SolutionsHub unveils new-look website as client list grows
The new SolutionsHub website is designed to make sure our home illustrates the breadth of our services and our team’s experience and expertise
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Crypto investing has never been more accessible or secure – so why the stigma?
Investing in crypto is often viewed as a high-risk, almost shady practise, but in truth it has never been more credible. SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills looks at the evolution of crypto investing and the current climate in 2020… The term “crypto investing” brings with it a large amount of stigma, particularly in the eyes of […]
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China enters a new phase in the development of Digital Yuan
As China's DCEP, or Digital Yuan, enters a new phase of development, Lee Hills and Dan Thomas take an in-depth look at the project's progress
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Substance requirements – Intellectual property in focus
As many are now aware, all companies with activities and income in a relevant sector in an accounting period will be required to demonstrate that they have adequate substance in the Island. The adequate substance requirements will generally require that a company: is directed and managed in the Island; has an adequate number of (qualified) employees […]
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Visa Bitcoin move brings timely boost for crypto community
Cryptocurrency’s journey towards mass adoption has sometimes appeared in danger of being derailed during the past 12 months but there have been enough positives to maintain momentum and, in the past week, an announcement from Visa was nothing short of a turbo boost. The global payments giant has shown its strongest crypto commitment yet by […]
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SolutionsHub win at the World Finance Awards; Crypto Betting Supplier of the Year
The team at SolutionsHub are celebrating again after more awards recognition. We are very proud to announce that we have been named Crypto Betting Supplier of the Year at Acquisition International’s World Finance Awards 2020. SolutionsHub, based in Douglas, is a global leader in gambling regulation and helps operators with licensing, compliance and other regulatory […]
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Lloyd’s shows faith in blockchain with first crypto insurance policy
Another respected name from the world of finance has shown faith in the future of cryptocurrency as Lloyd’s of London moved into the blockchain space. Lloyd’s – regarded as the world’s leading insurance market – announced on Tuesday it was launching a policy specifically designed to protect crypto held in online wallets. Although engaged with […]
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Facebook Libra: Can Zuckerberg’s crypto crusade continue?
The potential scale and ambition of Facebook’s own cryptocurrency, Libra, has many worried but, less than a year since it was first announced, the project has experienced many significant setbacks. Lee Hills, CEO of blockchain regulatory specialists SolutionsHub.im, explores what it will take for the project to succeed, who stands to win and who would […]
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DCEP: China’s crypto embrace will change the world
China’s relationship with cryptocurrency is not a straightforward story and the latest twist in the tale is the confirmed development of DCEP. SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills takes a deep dive into China’s attitude to blockchain tech and explores how, with a state-backed token, the People’s Bank of China will change the world forever Cryptocurrencies are […]
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UK HMRC seeks cryptocurrency analysis tool
The UK’s tax authority has issued a request for proposals for ‘cryptoasset analysis tooling’ to deal a blow to cybercrime. The move is backed by a £100,000 budget, although the expectation is a subscription by user basis will be applied. This may prove problematic as the current marker leaders charge on variations of a per-check […]
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IEO vs ICO: What is the difference and why do crypto investors need to know?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally spoken up to share its views on Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs). Despite the insistence of many IEO providers that sales are different to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the SEC said on crypto investors should still proceed with caution. In a notice published on Tuesday, January 14, […]
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