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Bitcoin Has Failed But Global Stablecoins a Threat, Say BIS and G7
18.10.2019
A new report says bitcoin has failed as a means of payment or store of value, but stablecoins like Libra are a risk to financial stability
Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound
17.10.2019
Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live
Report: G7 Says ‘Global Stablecoins’ Pose Threat to Financial Stability
14.10.2019
The G7 has released a report claiming that “global stablecoins” could pose a threat to global financial stability
More Nations Join the Club of Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
14.10.2019
Regulatory barriers are a major concern for businesses working with decentralized assets. Not all governments, however, are putting obstacles in front of crypto companies. In fact the number taking a crypto-friendly stance is in fact increasing. Also read: Ukraine in a Rush to Legalize...
American Banking Giants Sound Off Against Libra as Monetary Threat
3.10.2019
Execs from some of the biggest U.S. banks reportedly told the Federal Reserve that Facebook’s Libra would pose a threat to monetary policies
Google Attains “Quantum Supremacy”; Bitcoin Under Threat?
23.9.2019
In the previous week, tech giant Google made a quiet announcement about achieving Quantum supremacy. The announcement started a row of speculations regarding the company’s new achievement having adverse effects on digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, as well as the blockchain technology. So, does...
Libra Seen as Threat to National Currency Sovereignty, Pleads With G-7
19.9.2019
Libra meets with G-7 regulators amid regulatory hurdles surrounding its launch. Can the Facebook-backed token finally turn the tide in its favor?
David Marcus, the Head of Facebook’s Libra, Says Libra will not be a threat to Monetary Sovereignty
17.9.2019
David Marcus, Previous PayPal president and the Head of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, has taken to twitter by opposing the idea that the digital currency will make threats against monetary Authority of sovereign countries. 2/ Recently there's been a lot of talk about how Libra could...
Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
16.9.2019
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty
Facebook’s Libra Pushes Back at Claims Project Is Threat to Financial Stability
13.9.2019
The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability
Russian, Chinese Capital ‘Threat’ to Bithumb + More Crypto Briefs
3.9.2019
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There’s a warning for cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea. Per a News1 report, experts say that 80% of the country’s...
Chainalysis Rolls Out Real-Time Threat Detector for 15 Major Cryptos
25.8.2019
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis launches alerts for suspicious cryptocurrency transaction
FedNow — US Federal Reserve Payment Tool a Threat to Banks, Not Crypto
8.8.2019
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s new real-time payments service likely isn’t going to substitute crypto, although it does play the same ambitious card
Crypto Is Part of Free Speech, and Free Speech Is Everything
29.7.2019
On July 23, U.S. Attorney General William Barr gave a speech demanding big players in the tech industry work with government agencies in providing backdoor entry points for encrypted devices and software. Per his reasoning, certain devices and messaging services pose a safety threat by providing...
Steady Retaliation Of Crypto Companies From The US Pose A Serious Threat To The Industry
21.7.2019
The United States is an important market for any industry, and crypto is no exception. However, the recent trends suggest that the crypto industry is steadily declining in the country, as many major companies are withdrawing operations in the US. The recent hostility from the government,...
Is the US Government Finally Accepting that Bitcoin is a Threat to the USD?
16.7.2019
No matter how much we deny it, Bitcoin is the future of global trade, and will most probably dethrone the current dominant currency, the US Dollar. While the world of crypto and quite a few economists believe this, the US never reacted to crypto until recently. However, in the past few weeks,...
Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China’s National Digital Currency: PBoC Official
8.7.2019
China's central bank could hasten development of its own digital cash to counter the threat posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, an official says
G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A Look at Their Commitments
1.7.2019
The G20 leaders jointly issued a declaration on crypto assets at the end of their summit in Osaka, Japan. They declared their commitments, reaffirmed that crypto assets do not pose a threat to global financial stability, and requested further work done by standard-setting bodies. Also read:...
JPMorgan Chase CEO: Crypto Projects Pose No Threat to Banking System
28.6.2019
Jamie Dimon does not think that crypto poses an existential threat to JPMorgan's core business
BIS Wants ‘Level Playing Field’ for Banks Amid Threat From Firms Like Facebook
24.6.2019
The Bank for International Settlements has expressed concerns over the expected disruption as big tech firms like Facebook enter the financial space