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US Secret Service Creates Finance-Related Cybercrime Task Force
12.7.2020
The Cyber Fraud Task Force created by the U.S. Secret Service aims to combat the growing trend of cybercrimes related to financial matters
Much Anticipated Central Bank Digital Currencies Raise Privacy Concerns
12.7.2020
CBDCs are one of the hottest topics in the fintech space, but as their inception comes closer, serious privacy concerns come with it
To Accelerate Cryptocurrency Adoption, We Must First Improve User Experience
11.7.2020
Cryptocurrency adoption is inevitable, but without strengthening our approach to user education, the process will be slow
When Disaster Strikes: Decentralized Tech a Safety Mesh From Blackouts
11.7.2020
Decentralized mesh networks are a technological lifeline in a disaster, allowing to check in on family and access crypto funds
The Encrypted Messaging Dilemma: Balancing Censorship and Freedom
11.7.2020
Experts are of the opinion that governments need to work hand-in-hand with encryption-centric service providers to combat illegal activities on their platforms
One of Ripple’s Co-Founders Is Spending a Fortune Installing Cameras in San Francisco
10.7.2020
Chris Larsen funded a massive surveillance camera network across San Francisco’s streets as an “alternative” urban security system
The United States Has to Upgrade the Legacy Financial System
10.7.2020
Slow-roll regulations in the United States may leave Americans behind in the financial innovations’ running
DLT Voting Would Likely Benefit Democrats: UNSW Professor
10.7.2020
Professor Richard Holden thinks exploring distributed ledger technology for voting in US elections could put voter fraud lawsuits to bed
Successful Ransomware Attacks Decline in 2020
10.7.2020
A report published by Emsisoft revealed a strong decline in successful ransomware attacks during Q1 and Q2 2020
Cointelegraph Exclusive: CFTC Moves Annual Fintech Conference Online
9.7.2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CFTC is changing up the format for its annual Fintech Forward conference
Prosecutors Expect Guilty Plea From Alleged $7m Crypto Fraudster
9.7.2020
The operator of an allegedly fraudulent crypto escrow scheme accused of misappropriating $7 million from two clients is expected to plead guilty in September
Anonymous Crypto Hacker’s Identity Revealed by US Authorities
8.7.2020
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled the identity of the hacker behind the pseudonym “fxmsp” after charging him with federal crimes
US CFTC Promises 'Holistic Framework' for Digital Assets by 2024
8.7.2020
The CFTC has made comprehensive crypto regulation a strategic objective to accomplish over the next few years, referring to digital assets as “21st century commodities.”
Legal Implications of Secondary SAFT Sales, Part 2
8.7.2020
Part 2 of this series continues to cover the legal implications associated with the sale of SAFTs and focuses on taxes related to tokens
CBDCs and COVID-19 Top Agenda in First Two Days of Unitize Conference
8.7.2020
An overview of the first two days of the Unitize virtual blockchain conference where top crypto and blockchain experts offered their views on topical issues in the industry
Brock Pierce Reveals Motivation Behind Surprise Presidential Bid
8.7.2020
Crypto venture capitalist Brock Pierce said his presidential campaign would reach out to younger voters and technological innovators
Renters Threaten US Real Estate Market, 20 Million Americans Face Eviction
8.7.2020
The aftermath of the coronavirus-provoked business shutdowns in the United States caused a number of market observers to focus on the U.S. real estate and rental markets. As the federal moratorium on evictions reaches its expiry, a recent Aspen Institute report reveals that 20 million renters...
CFTC Is Waiting on SEC to Allow Futures Trading of More Digital Assets, Says CFTC Chairman
7.7.2020
Chairman Tarbert of the CFTC wants to see more clarity on which tokens are securities within the U.S. as well as broader international cooperation on regulation
Global Compatibility Is A Key Factor In The CBDC Race, Says Expert
7.7.2020
CBDCs will have to be internationally interoperable to become globally adopted, says a Hong Kong University expert
Hacker Group Amassed $7M in Crypto by Selling Stolen Credit Cards
7.7.2020
Hackers profited over $7 million by selling the data via dark web