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Spotify Looking for Associate Director to Lead Activity on Libra Project, Other Crypto Efforts
4.12.2020
The world's largest audio streaming service is on the hunt for a new associate director to lead its activity within the Libra stablecoin project
Former BitLicense Chief to Manage Andreessen Horowitz’s Cryptocurrency Efforts
28.10.2020
Anthony Albanese will become chief regulatory officer for the tech ventures giant in November
The OECD Wants to Tax Your Crypto to Pay for COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
13.10.2020
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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is looking to push its members to adopt crypto tax frameworks.
Per a new OECD report, the organization said it wants to promote transparency in all transactions involving cryptoassets, ensuring revenues...
Venezuela To Start Using Cryptocurrency in Global Trade in Efforts To Fend off U.S. Sanctions
1.10.2020
Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the country is to start using cryptocurrency in both domestic and global trade, as part of efforts to neutralize crippling U.S. economic sanctions. Speaking in the country’s parliament on Sept. 29, Maduro revealed that the move will “give...
Wyoming Bank Regulator Taps Chainalysis to Boost Crypto Tracing Efforts
17.9.2020
The Wyoming Division of Banking will receive training and two software licenses from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis
Forex Strapped Nigeria Designates Crypto Assets as Securities
15.9.2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has designated crypto assets as securities as the authorities step up efforts to regulate Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market. The SEC says the classification of crypto assets for regulation is consistent with the country’s...
US Lawmakers Advocate for Blockchain Use in COVID Relief Efforts
3.9.2020
Lawmakers are urging President Trump to consider blockchain solutions in the fight against COVID-19
Binance Charity Pledges $20K to Beirut Explosion Relief Efforts
18.8.2020
Binance's charity arm is donating $20,000 to the victims of an explosion that rocked Lebanon's capital earlier this month
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...
Fed’s Inflation Efforts ‘Likely to End Disastrously’ Says Pomp
6.8.2020
Anthony Pompliano said Bitcoin, stocks, gold, and real estate will run ‘much, much higher’ as the Fed inadvertently ramps up inflation
Dai Supply Hits New Highs as Efforts to Restore Peg See Limited Success
31.7.2020
The total supply for DAI tripled since June as the community keeps raising the supply limits to bring the peg down to $1
LocalBitcoins Ramps Up Compliance Efforts in New Partnership With Elliptic
29.7.2020
LocalBitcoins has partnered with blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic to gain access to new blockchain monitoring tools that can help prevent the illicit use of its services
North Korea’s Crypto Extortion Efforts Have Expanded Considerably in 2020
28.7.2020
A new ransomware from North Korea targets major companies
Escalating Bank Runs Spur Chinese Government to Require Approval for Large Cash Transactions
7.7.2020
A series of bank runs has prompted the Chinese government to begin requiring approval for large cash deposits and withdrawals at commercial banks, starting with banks in a northern province. Recently, two bank runs happened within a week as people lost faith in financial institutions amid...
Germany Seeks to Expand Digital Efforts at FATF as It Takes On Watchdog’s Presidency
7.7.2020
In a recently published paper, new FATF President Dr. Marcus Pleyer outlined the objectives for his two years as president of the global AML watchdog
Diverse Illustration
7.6.2020
Hey gang, #BlackLivesMatter.
One tiny way I thought we could help here on this site, aside from our efforts as individuals, is to highlight some design resources that are both excellent and feature Black people. Representation matters.
Here’s one. You know Pablo Stanley? Pablo is a wonderful...
Media Startup Civil Shuts Down, Team Absorbed Into Decentralized ID Efforts at ConsenSys
2.6.2020
Blockchain media startup Civil is shutting down after three years, with its team pivoting to building decentralized identity tools at parent firm ConsenSys
UK Government Seizes $185 Million From Dormant Bank Accounts for Crisis Relief
1.6.2020
The UK government is seizing funds in dormant bank accounts worth approximately $185 million to fund its coronavirus relief efforts. So far, 30 banks have been voluntarily transferring money from dormant accounts to the government, including HSBC, Barclays, Clydesdale, Credit Agricole, Danske...
BitMEX Joins COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Dedicated $2.5M Fund
20.4.2020
BitMEX is donating a total of $2.5 million to the Gates Philanthropy Partners COVID-19 Funds, the Biosecurity program at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, OpenMined and Our World in Data
Freebitco.in Gaming Site Launches Covid-19 Relief Fund – Donating 20% House Edge to Healthcare Efforts
4.4.2020
The owners of the website Freebitco.in have announced a coronavirus relief fund following the myriad of other crypto companies donating funds to help fight the covid-19 pandemic. Freebitco.in is an extremely popular gaming website that saw more than 40 million visitors last month in web traffic...