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Acting OCC head calls for consolidated supervision for crypto firms
17.11.2021
Michael Hsu said this approach would require more cooperation from both federal and state regulators, with “less regulatory competition” and “more interdependence.”
Digital Ruble Should Not Boost Inflation, Bank of Russia Says
17.11.2021
Bank of Russia is preparing for a prolonged trial of the digital version of the national fiat to ensure this is a “full-fledged ruble,” the head of the monetary authority has emphasized. The regulator has put forward some conditions for the implementation of the new currency project....
Blizzard's First Woman Co-Head Resigned Due To Being 'Tokenized, Marginalized, And Discriminated Against'
16.11.2021
Amongst the latest wave of troubling revelations to come out of Activision Blizzard, the Wall Street Journal reports that former exec Jennifer Oneal’s incredibly brief stint as co-head of Blizzard ended due to her being “tokenized, marginalized, and discriminated against.”Read more
Goldman Sachs: Gold Is Becoming Poor Man’s Crypto
14.11.2021
Goldman Sachs’ head of energy research says, “Just like we argue that silver is the poor man’s gold, gold is maybe becoming the poor man’s crypto.” He sees funds starting to flow from gold into bitcoin as inflation fears escalate, noting that “We’ve...
Visa Executive Says Crypto Is ‘Becoming Cool’ — Sees Whole New Class of Mainstream Consumers Entering the Space
13.11.2021
Visa’s head of crypto sees a “whole new class” of mainstream consumers entering the crypto space due to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The executive further says: “Crypto is becoming cultural. It’s becoming cool.” Visa’s Executive: ‘Crypto...
Tinder, Bumble Fall Head over Heels for Crypto, Metaverse
12.11.2021
Sharp-elbowed tech companies are keen to take up every corner on the metaverse bandwagon.
Two of the biggest names in the dating app space have decided that the metaverse could well be a perfect match for their business models....
Read More: Tinder, Bumble Fall Head over Heels for Crypto, Metaverse
Analysts say Bitcoin price ‘dips are transitory,’ suggesting BTC will soon head to $75K
11.11.2021
Rising U.S. inflation and overblown fears about Evergrande contagion might be factors behind BTC’s recent pullback, but most analysts view the drop as a “necessary retest.”
Digital Ruble to Give Russians What They Need, Bank of Russia Governor Says
11.11.2021
The digital ruble is what Russian citizens need as it will facilitate inexpensive and reliable payments, the head of Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, told participants in an international banking forum. The governor also warned that cryptocurrencies and fiat-backed stablecoins create risks...
Government Official Says Zimbabwe Currently Gathering Views on Cryptocurrencies
9.11.2021
An official with the Zimbabwean government recently confirmed the country’s administration is currently gathering views about cryptocurrencies from knowledgeable persons. Government’s Lingering Concerns Charles Wekwete, who is the head of the e-government unit, suggested that...
Altcoin Roundup: 3 blockchain protocols taking the supply chain crisis head-on
5.11.2021
Supply chain issues continue to make global headlines on a daily basis. Here’s three projects that are using blockchain technology to provide solutions
Shanghai Man: $130M hack raises suspicions, Chinese miners head to Laos, Huobi’s moon mission
5.11.2021
Iran Blockchain Association head calls for special council on crypto laws
4.11.2021
The Blockchain Association is offering to assist with crypto regulations in the Islamic state
Over 140 million people have digital yuan accounts, says PBoC head
3.11.2021
China’s CBDC hit 62 billion yuan in total transactions processed, according to PBoC’s digital currency head
Singapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals
2.11.2021
Singapore, already a major financial center in the world, is now aiming to become a cryptocurrency hub as well. The city-state is seeking to secure its role as a leading player in the crypto space, the head of its central banking institution has indicated in recent comments. Singapore to Establish...
Blizzard Is Already Losing Its First Female Studio Co-Head
2.11.2021
Jen Oneal, who recently assumed the top position at Blizzard in the wake of a significant reckoning at the company, will step down at the end of the year, she wrote in a statement today. Her co-lead, Mike Ybarra, will take over the rest of her responsibilities.Read more
Is Polkadot eyeing $100 next? DOT price jumps 25% triggering classic bullish chart pattern
2.11.2021
The bullish outlook appears as Polkadot prepares to auction highly anticipated parachain slots on its network
Russia’s Constitutional Court Expects to Face Crypto-Related Cases
30.10.2021
The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation is going to have to deal more and more often with cases involving new kinds of individual rights, its head has recently admitted. Some of them will be related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the official believes. Constitutional...
SEC expected to head U.S. stablecoin regulation and enforcement
26.10.2021
The report is also expected to clarify the regulatory jurisdiction of the Treasury Department CFTC with regards to stable tokens
Russia does ‘absolutely nothing’ to regulate crypto, RACIB head says
25.10.2021
The recent law "On Digital Financial Assets" has not gone far enough in the eyes of Russian crypto industry advocates
Russian Crypto Industry Association Slams Government for Doing ‘Nothing’ to Regulate Sector
24.10.2021
The main organization representing participants in the Russian crypto space has lambasted authorities in Moscow for not doing enough to regulate the industry. The criticism comes four years after President Putin directed institutions to legally define the status of digital financial technologies....