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DeFi for financial services: Alex Tapscott’s ‘Digital Asset Revolution’
15.7.2022
Alex Tapscott’s new book breaks down key DeFi concepts for business leaders
CFTC labels 34 crypto and forex firms as unregistered foreign entities
14.7.2022
"Customers engaged in transactions with these entities may not receive the benefit of the customer protections, safeguards, and guardrails,” said CFTC commissioner Kristin Johnson
UK financial watchdog exec hints at importance of international collaboration on crypto regulation
14.7.2022
“In the past, innovative firms would have been pleading for less regulation — now they understand and appreciate that rules are there to help provide certainty," said Nikhil Rathi
Blockchain-based solutions aim to address US disaster relief
14.7.2022
Various blockchain solutions are being used by organizations and enterprises to create efficiencies for U.S. disaster relief efforts
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Briefly Moves Back Above $20,000 During Volatile Day of Trading
14.7.2022
Bitcoin briefly broke back into the $20,000 region on Thursday, following a volatile day of trading. Volatility in crypto markets came as data released showed that inflation in the United States had risen to its highest level in over four decades. ETH also briefly rose above $1,100. Bitcoin BTC...
Bitcoin of America’s Customer Service Is Advancing the Cryptocurrency Industry
14.7.2022
Popular BTM operator, Bitcoin of America, is changing the way we think about the cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin of America is a virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). They currently have 2,500 plus Bitcoin...
US Senate confirms Michael Barr as Fed vice chair for supervision
13.7.2022
Michael Barr was on the advisory board of Ripple Labs from 2015 to 2017 and has called on lawmakers to create a regulatory framework on stablecoins to prevent the risk of runs
Euro Reaches Parity Against the US Dollar, While the USD Index Taps a 20-Year High
13.7.2022
Eight days ago, the euro tapped a record low against the U.S. dollar as it hit $1.028 per unit against the USD last Tuesday. This week, the official currency for 19 of the European Union’s member states reached parity against the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years. Euro Hits Parity...
US Treasury calls for public comment on digital asset policy, following Biden's executive order
12.7.2022
President Joe Biden's executive order on crypto from March directed the Treasury Department to take the lead among other government agencies in developing policy recommendations
Law Decoded, July 4–11: Access denied for crypto-owning policymakers
12.7.2022
An advisory notice from the United States Office of Government Ethics intends to leave the hodlers out of decision-making on crypto
US crypto regulation bill aims to bring greater clarity to DAOs
11.7.2022
The Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposes a comprehensive set of regulations for the digital assets sector, and one potentially impactful section is DAOs
UN Report: Venezuela Ranks Third Among Countries With Most Crypto Adoption
11.7.2022
Venezuela, one of the first countries in Latam to be considered “crypto-friendly” by some standards, has ranked third in adoption rates, according to a report issued by the United Nations. The report, issued last month, states that the cryptocurrency ecosystem has grown by 2,300%...
US dominates crypto ATMs installations and BTC hash rate worldwide
10.7.2022
With China out of the competition, the US picked up the slack to become the highest BTC hash rate contributor — representing 37.84% of the total mining power by Jan 2022
NFTs become physical experiences as brands offer in-store minting
9.7.2022
Minting NFTs at physical locations could be the next big trend for brands entering Web3
US Asks Japan to Pressure Crypto Exchanges, Miners Working With Russia, Report Unveils
9.7.2022
U.S. diplomats have reportedly called on authorities in Tokyo to increase pressure on Japanese crypto exchanges and miners to sever links to Russia. The request was made to deepen Moscow’s financial isolation amid the ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine. Washington Wants Japan’s Crypto...
US diplomats call on Japan's crypto exchanges to cut ties to Russia: Report
8.7.2022
The FSA and Japan’s Finance Ministry previously warned crypto firms against processing transactions involving sanctioned individuals or entities, subject to fines or imprisonment
Web3 activists fight for reproductive rights with NFTs, DAOs and protests
8.7.2022
The Web3 community has launched a number of initiatives to raise funds and awareness for women’s reproductive rights following the overturn of Roe v. Wade
Credit unions warn about the cost of developing a CBDC
8.7.2022
A lobby group suggests supporting the credit union engagement instead, applicating consumer protection rights to digital assets holders
US Treasury issues framework addressing engagement on crypto with foreign regulators
7.7.2022
The Treasury report was required under President Joe Biden’s executive order on digital assets issued in March
Nvidia's Silence On Abortion Rights Troubles Many Employees
7.7.2022
Ever since the Supreme Court announced that Roe v. Wade was no longer the law of the land, Americans have started turning to a different institution to protect their lives: their employer. The tech and games industry is no different. Staff at Nvidia, which is headquartered in Silicon Valley but...