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Cointelegraph Exclusive: Former CFTC Chair Looks to Digital Dollar Beyond COVID-19 Stimulus
29.3.2020
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo and CFTC FinTech expert Gorfine talk new digital dollar initiative with Cointelegraph
US Lawmaker Claims Stimulus Bill Bolsters Fed Secrecy, Pork Funds, and Wall Street Bailouts
28.3.2020
On Friday, U.S. bureaucrats passed the 2020 stimulus bill, which has become the largest cash injection package ever created by the federal government. However, following the bill making it through the Senate and House, Republican representative Thomas Massie told the public the stimulus bill...
Malta Denies Two Crypto Exchanges Have License to Operate
28.3.2020
The MFSA issued a public warning on two crypto exchanges and clarified they don’t have any licenses
Trump Signs Largest Relief Bill in US History: When Will Americans Get Stimulus Checks
28.3.2020
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law what he calls the largest single economic relief bill in history. “At $2.2 trillion dollars, this bill will deliver urgently-needed relief for our nation’s families, workers, and businesses,” Trump said. Americans are expected...
Major South Korean Bank Prepares to Launch Crypto Services as Government Green-Lights Regulation
28.3.2020
Following the approval of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by the South Korean government, one of the largest banks in the country is preparing to launch a range of crypto services. KB Kookmin Bank has applied for trademark registration, reportedly listing over 20 crypto services on...
No Evidence of Crypto-Related Charge in Maduro Drug Cases
27.3.2020
Charges against Maduro and other Venezuelan heads don’t involve crypto directly, three different lawyers say
Singapore Grants Crypto License Exemptions to Ripple, Coinbase and Binance
27.3.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore exempted a number of crypto firms like Ripple, Coinbase and Binance from holding a license under the Payment Services Act
US Surpasses China in No. of Coronavirus Infected Cases, Muneeb Ali Takes a Dig at Government
27.3.2020
The Coronavirus spread in the United States has shocked the world as the country surpassed China in the number of positive cases. As per the estimates by WorldOMeter, the United States has about 85,600+ positive cases, while China has over 81,300. Though the virus has slowed down in China,...
$15 Million Bounty on Maduro: US Charges Venezuelan President With Narco-Terrorism, Corruption, Drug Trafficking
27.3.2020
The U.S. has charged 14 high-ranking officials of the Venezuelan government, including President Nicolas Maduro, with “narco-terrorism, corruption, drug trafficking and other criminal charges.” The U.S. government is offering rewards of up to $15 million for any information leading...
WFE Brass Weighs in on Crypto Securities Classification Debate
27.3.2020
WFE head Richard Metcalfe shines light toward cryptocurrencies securities/commodities debate
Get Static
26.3.2020
In this piece, Eric Meyer argues that performance is more important than ever right now — especially for websites that contain critical information for the public:
If you are in charge of a web site that provides even slightly important information, or important services, it’s time to...
California Governor Namedrops Bitcoin in Speech About ‘Extraordinarily Bad People’
26.3.2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom cautioned the public against BTC fraudsters during his COVID-19 speech
Making Bitcoin Go Viral: Could Endless Printing Trigger a Hyperbitcoinization Event?
26.3.2020
Hyperbitcoinization has been defined as “a state where bitcoin becomes the world’s dominant form of money.” But what actually needs to happen for bitcoin to ‘go viral’? As it turns out, a hyperbitcoinization event may be more likely than many suspect, especially in...
This Is Our Last Chance to Protect Our Privacy Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
26.3.2020
Are you ready to sacrifice your privacy and let the government total control over your lives?
China Is Drafting Laws for the Circulation of National Digital Currency
26.3.2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, China’s central bank has reportedly completed the basic development of the nation’s central bank digital currency. The central bank is now drafting legislation for its circulation, according to local media. A number of patents have revealed what...
IOSCO Board Unveils Report Detailing Stablecoins and Securities Regulations
25.3.2020
The IOSCO board released a recent report talking about stablecoins and their potential overlap with securities regulations
Tone Vays Says Proposed Digital USD is Nothing New
25.3.2020
Tone Vays argues the new U.S. digital dollar proposal is nothing new in the tech category
Why the U.S.’ $2 Trillion Stimulus, Unlimited QE Will Expose the Monetary System’s Flaws
25.3.2020
As the crypto community digests a new wave of government intervention, Michael Casey and Noelle Acheson join for a discussion
$2 Trillion for Surveillance Capitalism – US Government Promises $1,200 to Every American
25.3.2020
On Wednesday, U.S. Congressional leaders had seemingly come up with a stimulus deal at around 1 a.m. EST. The package will cost upwards of $2 trillion and politicians are promising direct payments of $1,200 per American if they make $75,000 or less. The dollar injection will be the largest...
Feds Fight Motion to Dismiss Case Against One Coin Crypto Scam Lawyer
25.3.2020
The U.S. government has urged a New York federal court to dismiss an alleged OneCoin money launderer’s request for acquittal