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Fed Chair Teases Use of Ethereum-Based Interest Reference Rates
4.6.2020
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said an Ethereum-based interest reference rate works, but maybe not for everyone
Chinese Government Crackdowns and Cheap Hydropower- Miners Migrate from North to South China
4.6.2020
China-based bitcoin miners have started to migrate southbound from North China, according to local reports. The operators are having difficulties and are transitioning mining facilities for cheap hydro-powered electricity. Testimonials also show that 64 mining operations in the prefecture in Yunnan...
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Leads National Digital Payments Study
4.6.2020
Crypto exchange DeCurret is leading Japan’s three megabanks in a study group to look into developing a national digital settlement infrastructure
Pro-Crypto Democrat Jonathan Herzog Running for US Congress
4.6.2020
According to the 26-year-old candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, “our future is decentralized and open source”
Despite Russia’s Confusing Crypto Laws, P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Soar
3.6.2020
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading data shows digital assets like bitcoin are growing extremely popular in Russia, despite the State Duma’s opinions and regulations aimed at crypto assets. On Monday, the Russian government published a draft version of litigation mandates called “On...
US Government Prediction: Economy Faces 10-Year Recovery, $8 Trillion Loss From Coronavirus
3.6.2020
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has projected that the coronavirus crisis will cost the U.S. economy about $8 trillion. Many factors play a part in shrinking the economy, such as business closures, social distancing measures, consumer spending, a drop in energy prices, and recent legislation....
US Offers $5M Bounty for Arrest of Venezuela’s Crypto Chief
2.6.2020
The head of Venezuela's state-backed petro cryptocurrency has been added to the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Most Wanted list
US Government Puts Out $5 Million Bounty for Petro Supervisor
2.6.2020
The U.S. government issued a $5 million bounty to the supervisor of the Petro, but court documents suggest that crypto has little to do with alleged sanction evasion schemes
Blockchain and Smart Contracts Have a 'Dark Side', Says Researcher
1.6.2020
The immutability of blockchain ledgers and smart contracts have a “dark side,” argues UPenn professor Kevin Warbach
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...
Advancing Policy: Regulator and Industry Coordination Key to Swift Implementation
31.5.2020
The art of enacting legislation in a timely fashion requires strong cooperation between regulators and industry officials
Indian Banks Still Cryptophobic Despite No Banking Prohibition
31.5.2020
Here are the legal resources available to Indian crypto users and businesses if a bank has declined services out of cryptophobia
3 Common Compliance and Regulatory Pitfalls to Watch for in 2020
30.5.2020
Using regulation to one’s advantage is the main factor of an innovative fintech business. The best way to achieve it is closely monitoring the shifting regulatory landscape
Congress Fears US Is Losing Battle to Malware and Darkweb Cyberweapons
29.5.2020
As COVID-19 has the financial system more internet-dependent than ever, Congress is worried that the United States’ cyber defenses are not up to the current challenge
Digital Dollar Project Releases White Paper Laying Out Groundwork for US CBDC
29.5.2020
A U.S. think tank working towards a digitized dollar has released a white paper detailing inaugural aims and use cases for a central bank digital currency
Antigua's Crypto Regulation Bill Passes Lower Parliament
27.5.2020
Antigua and Barbuda take steps towards becoming crypto-friendly destinations in the Caribbean region
South Korea is Exploring New Crypto Tax Laws
27.5.2020
The government of South Korean is preparing to legislate crypto taxes by proposing a new amendment to the existing law
The Future of Digital Assets: Stepping Into the World of Mainstream Crypto
27.5.2020
Let’s take a look at some of the possible use cases for crypto and blockchain in the forthcoming years and decades. Surely though, there is much more to come
Swiss Government Rejects $103 Million Bailout for Crypto Companies Battered by Coronavirus
26.5.2020
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. He planned to issue out loans...
Bubblers for Bitcoin: Why I’ve Started Accepting BTC for Glass Pipes
25.5.2020
The benefits of accepting Bitcoin as payment based on the personal experience of an artist