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Facebook’s Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair
16.7.2019
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook's Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security
What to Expect When Congress Grills Facebook on Cryptocurrency This Week
15.7.2019
The Congressional hearings on Facebook's Libra are likely to focus more on the company's privacy failings than broad crypto policy questions
PR: Matrix Exchange Receives Approval From Abu Dhabi Global Market
14.7.2019
Abu Dhabi-based crypto asset exchange, Matrix Exchange announced on July 12 that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate as a crypto asset exchange and custodian in ADGM.
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4 US Lawmakers Join Call to Freeze Facebook’s Libra Project
3.7.2019
Several House Democrats called for a moratorium on Libra development in a letter to Facebook executives on Tuesday
Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
25.6.2019
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing
Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries
20.6.2019
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released its 2019 report and noted a significant spike in inquiries concerning cryptocurrency related issues last year. The report details a 70% increase in 2018 in regard to consumer queries largely stemming from exchange issues. Moreover, over...
Chair of House Financial Services Committee Requests Halt on Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.6.2019
Chair of House Financial Services Committee requests moratorium on development of Facebook’s Project Libra
Experts Cite Specialization as Key to Blockchain’s Incorporation Into Financial Services
18.6.2019
Executives from Digital Asset, ISDA, UBS, and Barclays discussed further development of enterprise-grade versions of blockchain technology
A New Bitcoin Exchange Point On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees
18.6.2019
Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela
Yahoo Japan-Backed Exchange Launches Crypto-Yen Markets and Margin Trading
10.6.2019
Back in April 2018, it was revealed that Yahoo Japan was planning to launch a cryptocurrency exchange licensed by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). Now, a year later, Yahoo Japan’s trading platform Taotao is open offering BTC and ETH trading while also providing users with margin...
Japanese Financial Services Agency Approaches Crypto ETFs With Caution, Cites Volatility
30.5.2019
Cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds are reportedly being approached with caution by the Japanese Financial Services Agency
Blockchain and Financial Services Lead Jesse Lund Leaves IBM
28.5.2019
Jesse Lund, IBM’s global head of blockchain for financial services, is no longer working for the company
IBM Blockchain Finance Lead Jesse Lund Is Leaving the Firm
28.5.2019
Jesse Lund, IBM’s global head of blockchain for financial services, is no longer working for the company
Yahoo Japan owns a major stake in the soon to be launched cryptocurrency exchange, Taotao
28.5.2019
Taotao announced in a tweet that its crypto exchange platform will be live on May 30. The Taotao exchange is owned by Yahoo Japan. 【営業開始日についてのお知らせ】お待たせいたしました☺️仮想通貨取引所「TAOTAO」のサービスを2019年5月30日（木）正午（予定）より開始いたします！営業開始まで今しばらくお待ちくださいませ。#TAOTAO #仮想通貨 — TAOTAO (@taotao_ex) May 27, 2019 TaoTao would...
DeFi: Seamless Payments with Totle
27.3.2019
Decentralized finance (DeFi): The industry of financial services built on the blockchain for the purpose of removing consumers’ dependency on the banking system, enhancing financial security, and expanding consumers’ financial capabilities. DeFi services offer users complete control over their...