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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says ‘the Misuse of Cryptocurrencies Is a Growing Problem’
12.2.2021
Janet Yellen, the new U.S. Treasury Secretary, has warned about “a growing problem” from “the misuse of cryptocurrencies.” She emphasized that “cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance...
Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo Stumps for Digital Dollar
12.2.2021
"Crypto dad" made his case for the next evolution of America's greenback
Nigeria’s SEC Puts Plans to Regulate Crypto on Hold in Light of Central Bank Ban
12.2.2021
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday it has put plans to regulate cryptocurrencies on hold
Bitcoin market cap briefly tops $900 billion
12.2.2021
Bitcoin’s market cap was less than $100 million short of $1 trillion for a few brief moments today
India Grants Crypto Holders Reprieve Ahead of Likely Ban: Report
12.2.2021
The window of opportunity for investors to cash out to fiat is expected to be between three-to-six months
Andrew Yang says he'll transform NYC into a Bitcoin hub if elected mayor
12.2.2021
Andrew Yang has plans for New York City that cryptocurrency users anywhere would find appealing
Nigeria’s Senate Summons Central Bank Chief to Explain Crypto Ban
12.2.2021
The Nigerian Senate wants Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and chief securities regulator Lamido Yuguda to testify about cryptocurrencies
Powers On... The battle for digital asset supremacy and the consequences of U.S. capitulation
11.2.2021
Why is the U.S. dragging its heels on crypto and blockchain regulation, as the rest of the world forges ahead with financial innovation?
Banks Likely to Adopt Stablecoins Cautiously Despite Guidance
11.2.2021
Banks face a stablecoin conundrum: Build their own projects, with all the overhead that implies, or work with well-placed existing providers
Alabama Man Charged Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $150K in Crypto
11.2.2021
Joseph Chase Oaks allegedly used SIM-swap hacks to access victim's online accounts between August 2018 and October 2019
SEC Commissioner Peirce Says Market Is Ready for a Bitcoin ETP
11.2.2021
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce said the U.S capital markets are ready for a bitcoin exchange-traded product on CoinDesk TV Thursday
ECB President Christine Lagarde Says ‘It’s out of the Question’ That Central Banks Would Hold Bitcoin
11.2.2021
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, has clarified whether central banks will start holding bitcoin now that a growing number of companies, like Tesla, are embracing the cryptocurrency. Lagarde remains skeptical about bitcoin, having recently said it “has...
Iowa Introduces Bill to Level Playing Field for Blockchain and Smart Contracts
11.2.2021
The bill was introduced by Republican State Senator Mark Lofgren to bring blockchain tech on par with traditional contracts and recordkeeping
Europol Arrests 10 Members of a Sim Swapping Criminal Gang That Stole Cryptocurrencies Worth $100 Million
11.2.2021
The European law enforcement agency, Europol, has arrested 10 people believed to be members of the criminal gang that stole cryptocurrencies with an estimated value of $100 million. The arrests follow an international investigation into a series of sim swapping attacks that occurred in 2020....
SEC Should Monitor Tesla’s Elon Musk for Market Manipulation: Roubini
11.2.2021
The NYU economist also warned bitcoin could "collapse" if Tether and Bitfinex are indicted this year
Crypto Use in Terrorism ‘a Growing Problem,’ Yellen Says
11.2.2021
"I see the promise of these new technologies, but I also see the reality: cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance terrorism," Yellen said
Anti-Privacy Regulations Pose Risks for Crypto Investors, Bank of America Says
10.2.2021
Cryptocurrencies "challenge the ability of governments to levy taxes and to control capital flows more broadly," the report says
Twitter CEO Donates $1M to Coin Center
10.2.2021
Dorsey's gift is the latest in a stream of donations to Coin Center
Rhode Island Lawmakers Hope to Boost State Economy With Blockchain-Friendly Legislation
10.2.2021
A newly introduced blockchain bill aims to provide a "welcoming" environment for fintech companies in a bid to stimulate growth and jobs
10 Arrested Over SIM-Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities: Europol
10.2.2021
The alleged international criminal network targeted online influencers, sports stars, musicians and their families in the U.S