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British Security Think Tank’s Report Warns NFTs Could Bolster Money Laundering Schemes
4.12.2021
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the British defense and security think tank, questions whether or not non-fungible token (NFT) assets can be used for money laundering purposes. The report determines that in order to mitigate the money laundering risks a ‘know your...
US lawmaker urges congressional action on crypto as government avoids shutdown
3.12.2021
“Chairman Gensler’s failure to provide clear rules of the road for cryptocurrencies underscores the need for Congress to act," said Senator Pat Toomey
Fed's Quarles says regulators should show 'constraint' on stablecoins to avoid hampering innovation
2.12.2021
Quarles said some of the approaches on stablecoin regulation from the President's Working Group on Financial Markets’ November report are unnecessary
US firm WisdomTree lists crypto ETP on Euronext
2.12.2021
U.S. companies are rushing to launch crypto investment products in Europe amid regulatory pushbacks at home
Biden is considering law professor, Fed president, and former CFPB director to fill 3 seats on Federal Reserve: report
1.12.2021
Fed governor Randal Quarles resigned his position effective as of the end of December, while Richard Clarida is expected to leave in January 2022, leaving three vacancies in the group of seven serving at the Federal Reserve
House committee announces crypto CEOs will testify at Dec. 8 hearing on digital assets
1.12.2021
The hearing, named Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States, is the latest from Congress to explore the issues concerning crypto assets
Congressional candidate seeking to unseat anti-crypto Brad Sherman is accepting contributions via Lightning
30.11.2021
An elementary school teacher, Aarika Rhodes said she plans to use her time in Congress “fighting to keep Bitcoin innovation” in the United States
Crypto's impact on sanctions: Are regulators' concerns justified?
30.11.2021
Cryptocurrencies, including CBDC’s, have now become a part of the narrative on sanctions due to high adoption
Lines in the sand: US Congress is bringing partisan politics to crypto
29.11.2021
Invesco launches spot Bitcoin ETP on Deutsche Borse
29.11.2021
Invesco’s spot Bitcoin ETN joins 25 other similar products on Deutsche Boerse’s digital exchange, Xetra
Democratic senators oppose President Biden's OCC Omarova nomination
27.11.2021
Saule Omarova’s nomination for Comptroller of the Currency faces policy objections from Democrats and senate banking committee members
Bitcoin too volatile to be adopted as legal tender, says BoE chief
26.11.2021
The Bank of England promotes CBDCs as a “revolution of money,” while Brits are not really willing to use it
GAIMIN Releases Platform to Create a Global Data Processing Network With “Supercomputer” Performance
25.11.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Manchester, UK, 25 November 2021: GAIMIN releases platform to create a global data processing network with “supercomputer” performance UK and Swiss based gaming and blockchain company, GAIMIN․IO Ltd releases a PC-based platform to create a global, decentralised...
UK Law Commission affirms English and Welsh laws apply to smart contracts
25.11.2021
“The Law Commission’s analysis demonstrates the flexibility of the common law to accommodate technological developments, particularly in the context of smart legal contracts,” said the announcement
Jailed Onecoin Mastermind Accused of Using Contraband Mobile Phone to Move $20 Million
25.11.2021
Karl Sebastian Greenwood, one of the masterminds behind the Onecoin pyramid scheme, recently used a contraband mobile phone to move at least $20 million while holed up in a prison in the United States, an attorney for one of the scheme’s victims has said. Onecoin Mastermind Taking Advantage...
Crypto Thanksgiving: NFT drops and Black Friday deals go mainstream?
25.11.2021
Holiday-themed NFTs and Black Friday crypto deals are sure to be appetizing conversation starters this Thanksgiving, but how will these offerings be received?
SEC open meeting on Dec 2 to include crypto panel discussion
24.11.2021
The SEC is opening discussion on crypto and blockchain technology with regard to American investors
Morgan Stanley increased exposure to Bitcoin, held $300M in Grayscale shares
24.11.2021
The investment firm's exposure to Bitcoin across three major funds totals roughly $303 million with 6,626,381 shares as of Sept. 30
Senate Banking Committee chair seeks information from stablecoin issuers and exchanges, suggesting possible hearing
24.11.2021
The senator said he had "significant concerns with the non-standardized terms applicable to redemption of particular stablecoins" in separate letters to eight crypto firms
Coinbase reportedly down for some users after fixing connectivity issue
24.11.2021
Coinbase experienced connectivity issues three times over the past 30 days, according to official data