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CFTC Seeks $429M Penalty Against Ponzi Operator Who Ghosted Them
21.8.2020
While nobody can find the man behind alleged ponzi scheme Control-Finance, the CFTC is asking the court to throw the book at him
OCC Chief Says Americans Gravitating Toward Digital Currencies: Urges Banks to Embrace Innovation
21.8.2020
Brian Brooks, the acting comptroller of currency at the U.S. Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC), says America must adopt digital currency payment rails if the country hopes to compete with global payment rails in the future. He insists changing consumer needs must be prioritized over...
OneCoin Founder's Brother Agrees to Testify Against Sister in Settlement
21.8.2020
The OneCoin case now seems to turn the sibling founders against each other
Shock: Ethereum Miners Against Proposal to Reduce Block Rewards by 75%
21.8.2020
The new EIP-2878 would reduce block rewards by 75% and has received sharp criticism from miners who say it will compromise the network’s security
12 Crypto Firms Authorized to Operate License-Free in Hawaii for Two Years
20.8.2020
The U.S. state of Hawaii has authorized 12 cryptocurrency companies to start operating in the state without needing a money transmission license. No action will be taken against them for conducting unlicensed money transmission activities for two years. Hawaii Green-Lights 12 Crypto Firms Several...
South African Regulator Warns Against Using Mirror Trading International
20.8.2020
Mirror Trading International is getting flak from regulators worldwide
South African Regulator Pressures Bitcoin Investment Company, Urges Clients to Request Refunds
19.8.2020
An embattled bitcoin investment company, Mirror Trading International (MTI)’s troubles took another twist August 18 after the South African regulator, Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) said that it is investigating the investment company. MTI’s latest conflict with the regulator...
Why Cryptocurrency Is More Than a Hedge Against US Dollar Inflation
15.8.2020
Precious metals used to be the best way to protect your portfolio from natural value deterioration, but Bitcoin is changing the game
Bitcoin a Hedge Against Elon Musk Mining Asteroid Gold, Say Winklevoss Twins
14.8.2020
The Winklevoss Twins apparently think that space mining is just around the corner
Kazakhstan Proposes 15% Tax on Bitcoin Mining to Help Combat Coronavirus
12.8.2020
Kazakhstan has proposed legislation that would see a 15% tax imposed on bitcoin mining firms. This is part of efforts to raise money to help with the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Proposed by the country’s Ministry of Economy, the new tax plan requires bitcoin (BTC) miners to first...
MicroStrategy Buys $250M in Bitcoin, Calling the Crypto ‘Superior to Cash’
11.8.2020
Digital gold is now the "principal holding" of MicroStrategy's revamped treasury reserve strategy
Chainlink Competitor Band Token Grows 300% in 7 Days Setting New ATH
11.8.2020
BAND, the native token of the Band Protocol, has grown by more 300% in just seven days. At the at time of writing, the token traded at $14.50 against the August 3 trading price of $3.86. On August 10, the token also touched a new high of $17.78 while the 24 hours traded volumes were […]
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IP Australia and National Rugby League Use Blockchain Against Fake Products
10.8.2020
The intellectual property rights issuer of Australia will use blockchain to help NRL fight the sale of counterfeit merchandise
Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High Against Turkish Lira
4.8.2020
As the Turkish lira hits record lows despite foreign reserve selling, Steve Hanke says that only a “gold-backed currency board” can save the economy
Rage Against the Economic Machine: The Best of the Breakdown July 2020
3.8.2020
A recap show on wealth inequality, stock markets and taking it back featuring Jill Carlson, Michael Krieger, Daniel Lacalle, George Gammon and more
US Court Dismisses Claims Against XRP: Report Shows Ripple Paid Moneygram $15.1M in Q2
2.8.2020
The Northern California District Court finds that claims against Ripple Labs and its token made by two investors cannot be proven. The legal dispute, which began in May 2018, pitted Ripple Labs including CEO Brad Garlinghouse and disgruntled investors. According to a report, the discontented...
Bitcoin Is a Better Hedge Against USD Than Gold
30.7.2020
Enjoying a stronger negative correlation with the U.S. dollar than gold, Bitcoin may start to present a more attractive alternative to both in the eyes of the investors
Facebook’s Zuckerberg and Telegram’s Durov Posture as Defenders Against Foreign Tech Invasions
28.7.2020
The leaders of two tech giants are using nationalism to win back the governments of their respective home countries after stumbling over crypto launches
Firm Uses Ethereum to Tokenize Sustainable Infrastructure in Fight Against Climate Change
28.7.2020
UK-based fintech company Fasset aims to bridge the $15 trillion gap in sustainable infrastructure development with blockchain-backed investments
Americans to Buy Bitcoin With Their Second Stimulus Checks After Initial Investment Turned in 50% Profit
27.7.2020
U.S. investors may be planning to use their second $1,200 stimulus money to buy bitcoin – again. The U.S. government is, on Monday, expected to approve plans for this second payout, White House officials have confirmed. The bailout is intended to cushion families against the covid-19 fallout....