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Donald Trump: ‘I’ll Start Looking at’ Pardoning Edward Snowden
17.8.2020
The US President said during a press conference that he would consider allowing Edward Snowden to return from his 7-year ‘exile’ in Russia
4 of South Korea’s Largest Banks to Provide Cryptocurrency Services
16.8.2020
Four of the top five South Korean banks have reportedly announced their plans to provide cryptocurrency services. The announcements came ahead of the crypto regulation that will soon go into effect in South Korea. Largest Korean Banks Entering Crypto Space South Korea’s largest banks have...
US Regulator Charges Tech Firm, CEO in $5 Million ICO Fraud Case
16.8.2020
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) jointly charged Virginia-based Boontech and CEO, Rajesh Pavithran for fraud and registration violations. The charges stem from an initial coin offering (ICO) that raised $5 million from 1,500 investors around the world in exchange for Boon...
California Moves Forward With Digital Asset Bill
15.8.2020
Originally seeking to define digital assets, the bill now orders for a study to look at the impact of digital assets if these were securities
Can Belarus Use Crypto to Bypass Sanctions? Experts are Skeptical
15.8.2020
Sanctions could be coming to Belarus. Can the crypto-friendly country beat it with Bitcoin or Ethereum?
Good Stablecoin Rules in the EU Pave the Way for CBDCs and a Digital Euro
15.8.2020
In the EU, getting laws right on Libra could be the best way to speed up a digital euro from the European Central Bank
Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX to Enter DeFi Amid Uncertain Regulations
15.8.2020
Indian crypto exchange WazirX plans to attract current users and institutional investors with its market maker protocol
Educating Congress on Tech Is The Next Frontier for This Blockchain Caucus Co-Chair
15.8.2020
Congressman Soto talks about the point where crypto education meets solid policy and what’s standing in the way
Blockchain Tracing the Cannabidiol Supply Chains Will Help Define Legal Standards
15.8.2020
Policymakers in Europe and the U.S. are pushing to use blockchain technology to ensure a safer, regulated cannabis market
Law Decoded: How Long Is the Arm of the Law? August 7-14
14.8.2020
New muscle from law enforcement investigating crypto suggests that government innovation may be slow but the government gets what it wants
A WeChat Ban Should Be the Moment for Decentralized Tech. But It’s Not.
14.8.2020
President Trump’s threat to ban WeChat could disrupt the communication of millions of people. Decentralized technology is one solution, but will people really use it? Not necessarily, industry watchers say
Money Reimagined: How a Dangerous Idea Could Work
14.8.2020
Modern Monetary Theory, which says deficits don't matter, has some truth to it. But putting it into practice would be risky without modern controls
Craig Wright Won't Need to Pay Hodlnaut $60K Until Appeal Is Over, Says Counsel
14.8.2020
Craig Wright will not pay legal costs for a suit against Hodlonaut until a Supreme Court appeal is decided
First Mover: As Wall Street Goes Topsy-Turvy, Crypto Traders Are Bullish as Ever
14.8.2020
Crypto traders are enjoying their own version of the market’s madness, from bitcoin’s bull run to the collapse of Yam to Dave Portnoy
Bitcoin Proceeds of COVID-19 Business Support Scheme Fraud Seized
14.8.2020
The $150,000 worth of Bitcoin was allegedly being used to launder money gained through fraudulent support loan applications on behalf of dummy businesses
Singapore’s Central Bank Backs New Code of Practice for Crypto Companies
14.8.2020
The guidance is aimed to assist regulatory compliance and enhance crypto industry conduct under the city-state's payment laws
China Expands Digital Yuan Trials to Beijing and Neighboring Provinces
14.8.2020
While there is not yet a set time for the expanded pilot program to begin, a policy framework should be complete by the end of 2020
Attorney Ordered to Pay Out $5.2M for Bitcoin Escrow Mishap
14.8.2020
The New York attorney released the funds without authorization and lost investment firm Benthos Master Fund $4.6 million intended for a bitcoin purchase deal
Boston’s Federal Reserve Bank and MIT to Tackle Digital Currency Research
14.8.2020
Fed Governor Lael Brainard shares updates about the U.S. digital currency initiative and why it is crucial to understand CBDCs
China to Launch Major Expansion of Digital Currency Trials
14.8.2020
China is said to be planning additional testing of its digital yuan across a number of developed regions including Hong Kong