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Former US Congressman Calls for Nuanced Cryptocurrency Regulations
9.9.2019
Former congressman Harold J. Ford says that lawmakers and regulators should develop clear regulations for digital currencies
Catalonia Government to Build DLT-Based Identity Platform for Citizens
9.9.2019
Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services
Citigroup and Credit Suisse Focus on State Asset Sales in Africa
9.9.2019
Over the course of the past decade or so, African countries have grown their economies at a remarkable rate, and consequently, the biggest banks in the world have set up shop in a range of the countries. One of the most common ways in which governments in developing economies raise money is...
Crypto News From Japan: Sept. 2–8
8.9.2019
Read selected blockchain and cryptocurrency news from Japan, courtesy of Cointelegraph Japan
Fed Chair Says Agency Monitoring Crypto But Not Developing Its Own
7.9.2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argued that central banks will not likely release their own digital currency in the near term
China’s National Crypto Similar to Libra, Central Bank Official Says
6.9.2019
The central bank believes the digital currency will help protect China’s foreign exchange sovereignty
Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products
6.9.2019
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer...
Capital Controls in Argentina Demonstrate Dangers of Government-Controlled Money
5.9.2019
The current financial system, with governments and central banks controlling the flow of money, creates impediments for people’s economic freedom. Among them is the danger that the ruling class will try to hide its mismanagement of the country’s affairs by preventing people from voting...
Burundi Bans Cryptocurrency Trading in its Soil due to Lack of Security
5.9.2019
The Republic of Burundi announces a complete ban on all-things related to cryptocurrency within its borders. The declaration came after the government was urged to investigate and take action against money lost by some of its citizens while trading digital currencies. Officials announced that they...
NSA Working to Develop Quantum-Resistant Cryptocurrency: Report
5.9.2019
The NSA is pursuing the development of a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency, as reportedly revealed during the Billington CyberSecurity 10th annual summit in D.C
Indian Government’s Steering Committee submitted its Final Report on Fintech-related Issues
5.9.2019
The Indian Ministry of Finance declared recently that the Steering Committee on Fintech-Related Issues had presented its last report to the finance minister. The committee was established by the DEA (Department of Economic Affairs) under the chairmanship of Subhash Chandra Garg who was the...
5 Key Concepts from Day One at Bitcoin Cash City
5.9.2019
With day one of North Queensland’s Bitcoin Cash City all wrapped up, conference attendees were left with an overflow of big ideas to distill, process, and potentially integrate. These include underwriting merchant adoption, building tech parks and mining operations, BIP70 applications...
Bitcoin Price Stable Compared to Pound Sterling During Brexit Debacle
5.9.2019
Analysts argue that a no-deal Brexit will expose the vulnerability of major global fiat currencies
Burundi Bans Cryptocurrency Trading Due to Lack of User Protection
4.9.2019
The Republic of Burundi has banned crypto trading in the country following a request from the public
Marshall Islands Launches National Crypto With 'Fixed Supply'
4.9.2019
The digital currency will have a fixed, tamper-proof money supply, with growth predetermined at 4% per year
Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively
4.9.2019
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian...
Ripple Hires Congressional Assistant as Government Relations Manager
4.9.2019
Ron Hammond, a former legislative lead for the Token Taxonomy Act, announced that he is now the new manager of government relations for Ripple
Asset Management Giant Puts Government Money Market Fund on Stellar
3.9.2019
Franklin Templeton Investments files with the SEC to set up a government money market fund with a focus on blockchain-based shares
Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate
3.9.2019
Indian crypto exchanges are innovating, launching new products and improving services for their users, despite the country’s regulatory uncertainty and unresolved banking restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community continues its efforts to convince the government that the draft bill...
Crypto Needs Less Government Regulation – Not More
2.9.2019
A recent opinion article by Peter Lin, “Why Regulation Is The Best Thing For Crypto,” presents common arguments on why the state and state-affiliated institutions should administer cryptocurrency. Underlying the arguments is an assumption: the free market cannot provide necessary...