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Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Oct. 13–19 in Review
20.10.2019
This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from Spain and Latin America, courtesy of Cointelegraph en Español
How to Trade Crypto in Person Safely
20.10.2019
With mainstream exchanges becoming progressively cumbersome due to privacy invasive policy and regulation, some crypto traders are switching to more private, face-to-face trading. While this route isn’t for everyone, and comes with unique risks, it does offer a very real solution to many...
Telegram Writes Investors to Counter FUD Before Feb. SEC Hearings
19.10.2019
In letter to investors, Telegram calls February hearings “a positive step” in process of determining that Gram tokens are not securities
Alipay Denounces Bitcoin OTC Trading: Regulatory ‘Gray Area’ in China
19.10.2019
Despite the 2017 crypto trading ban, high-volume Bitcoin exchange is still possible in China via OTC desks run by major exchange platforms
NY District Court Postpones Telegram’s TON Hearing to 2020
19.10.2019
New York District Court postpones Telegram’s TON hearing to 2020
German Minister Doubles Down on Statements Against Facebook’s Libra
18.10.2019
German Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz has again stated that policymakers should prevent the issuance of Facebook’s Libra stablecoin
Bermuda Premier: Cryptocurrency a Great Equalizer Against Big Tech
18.10.2019
The Premier of Bermuda has characterized fintech innovation as a national strategic imperative
Cointelegraph Blocked in Russia
18.10.2019
Roskomnadzor extends internet blacklist to Cointelegraph, with Russian readers reporting access blocked
Bitcoin ATM in Miami Airport Raises Questions About Traveling With Crypto
17.10.2019
Miami based bitcoin ATM maker Bitstop has recently installed Miami International Airport’s first crypto ATM, according to a press release issued October 15. The installation adds to the 106 machines the company has already placed across the U.S. Further, it raises important questions about...
Can Political Fundraising Through Crypto Find Mainstream Acceptance?
17.10.2019
Politicians around the globe are showing interest in fundraising through cryptos. Is it a marketing gimmick?
‘Why Are You Afraid?’ – Watch Roger Ver Debate Nouriel Roubini on Cryptocurrency
17.10.2019
Starting a debate by calling nearly everyone in the room “economically illiterate” doesn’t usually end well for someone attempting to persuade an audience, but that’s just what American economist Nouriel Roubini did on Tuesday, in his debate with Bitcoin.com Executive...
Rare Joint Statement From U.S. Regulators Proves Crypto Centralization Is Here
17.10.2019
The U.S. SEC, Fincen and CFTC issued a rare joint statement Friday addressing regulation of “activities involving digital assets.” Citing crypto’s perceived role in money laundering and terrorism, the regulatory power trio prescribed stricter adherence to anti-money laundering...
Central Banks Have Three Options for Crypto Regulations, Says Official
16.10.2019
French central banker Denis Beau discussed the options available to central banks vis-a-vis cryptocurrency regulations
Supreme Court of India Postpones Cryptocurrency Ban Hearing to November
16.10.2019
The India Supreme Court has postponed a hearing regarding the Reserve Bank of India’s policy that bans financial institutions from giving services to crypto businesses
Where US Regulators Stand on Crypto Assets
16.10.2019
The U.S. has many regulators responsible for overseeing different aspects of crypto assets, each with its own stance on how they should be regulated. Major regulators in the U.S. with strong opinions on cryptocurrency include the SEC, the CFTC, the Federal Reserve, Fincen, and the IRS. Also read:...
EY Launches Blockchain Tool to Help Bring Accountability to Public Finances
16.10.2019
The accounting giant is using blockchain tech to assist governments in improving transparency and accountability in the management of public funds
Bermuda Now Accepts USDC Crypto for Taxes and Government Services
16.10.2019
Bermuda announced Wednesday it will accept payments in the USDC stablecoin "for taxes, fees and other government services."
EY Unveils Public Finance Blockchain to Track Gov’t Spending
16.10.2019
Big Four auditing firm Ernst & Young has launched a blockchain platform to increase the transparency of public funds spending
South Korean Trade to Venture into Blockchain by 2021, Says Government
16.10.2019
South Korean Trade finance is about to take a leap in the blockchain according to the news by the local press. The government is on a spree to consolidate a foundation for seamless digital trade, at the same time cutting down the blockchain costs by around 90%, with introducing blockchain...
Bitcoin Is a Weapon for Free Speech in the Face of Government and Corporate Censorship
15.10.2019
The latest skirmishes in the bruising trade war between the U.S. and China have led to the unlikely politicization of the NBA. But how did the views of a basketball executive become such a political football? And what does China’s ideological commitment to censorship say about the value...