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Facebook Libra Brings ‘Risks and Opportunities’: Swiss Watchdog Chief
12.9.2019
FINMA's director has spoken out about the risks of working with a major project like Facebook's Libra, and said there are also potential benefits
CEO Jamie Dimon Says that JP Morgan is Preparing for Risks from Zero Interest in the US
11.9.2019
The issues surrounding interest rates have taken centre stage among financial circles over the past few months, and one of the most interesting yet controversial topics has been that of negative interest rates. Many countries in the world now have negative interest rates, and now it is being...
The Changing Face of Cryptocurrency Trading in 2019
27.8.2019
The cryptocurrency exchange landscape has evolved significantly in 2019. The number, quality and diversity of exchanges has multiplied, giving traders an unprecedented number of venues to choose from. This smorgasbord of options risks leaving traders overwhelmed, however, as exchanges jockey...
Bitcoin Risks Slide to $9.5K After Sudden $700 Price Drop
21.8.2019
Bitcoin may fall back to recent lows below $9,500, having strengthened the short-term bearish case with a $700 drop earlier today
Bitcoin Could ‘Insulate Portfolios’ From Financial Risks: Case Study
9.8.2019
A new case study from the crypto-focused major asset management firm Grayscale offered some insights on how the firm sees bitcoin as a hedge against U.S.-China trade risks.
In the study, dubbed Hedging U.S.-China Trade Risk with Bitcoin, Grayscale pointed out just how significant a risk they...
Global Regulators Warn on Privacy Risks of Facebook’s Libra
6.8.2019
Data protection chiefs from across the globe have united to express concerns over the privacy risks posed by Facebook's cryptocurrency project
Bitcoin Mixer- Making Anonymity Your New Safety-Net Against Online Threats and Risks of Privacy
27.7.2019
Is your online privacy and anonymity important to you? Do online information-collecting sites annoy you and make you worry about your right to privacy? Want to stay all hushed up while you buy anything online? The answer to these questions and the desire for anonymity is ‘Bitcoin Mixer.’ It...
Money Laundering Fines Worth Billions Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution and Unpleasant Labels
18.7.2019
The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. And although U.S. authorities released the MSC Gayane after the owner,...
Facebook Libra Risks to Financial Stability Demand ‘Highest’ Regulatory Standards, Says G7
18.7.2019
The G7 group of nations has warned of the threat posed by stablecoins such as Facebook's Libra and set out draft recommendations for regulation
Money Laundering Scandals Bring Court Charges and Record Job Cuts to Euro Banks
9.7.2019
The international financial establishment is known to express concern about the risks of money laundering when the crypto space is mentioned. A string of scandals indicates, however, that traditional banks are not only susceptible to the phenomenon but sometimes complicit, whether knowingly...
10 Risks Of Investing In ICO
1.7.2019
Studying and analyzing risks is a mandatory step to take before you make a decision to invest in ICO. Choosing an ICO project can be compared with the work of venture capitalists – it requires an exceptional level of investment expertise and field knowledge to pick the right idea to pour your money...
Mt. Gox Founder Knew of Security Risks Years Before Collapse, Lawsuit Claims
26.6.2019
Mt. Gox founder Jed McCaleb is being sued by two traders who used the doomed exchange
BIS: Facebook’s Foray into Cryptocurrency Poses New Risks for Banks
24.6.2019
The Bank of International Settlements warns that financial services offered by big techs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon could create new risks for the banking sector
BIS: Facebook’s Foray into Cryptocurrency Poses New Risks for Banks
24.6.2019
The Bank of International Settlements warns that financial services offered by big techs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon could create new risks for the banking sector
As Brazil’s Economy Risks Recession, Regulators and Banks Implement Blockchain
21.6.2019
Brazil loves crypto, so regulators and banks are looking toward understanding and regulating it
US Fed Chair: Facebook's Libra Carries Both Benefits and Risks
20.6.2019
Jerome Powell, the head of the United States Federal Reserve, has said that he recognizes both potential benefits and risks to Facebook’s recently-unveiled Libra project
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
11.6.2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
3.6.2019
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs
G20 Countries Start Implementing Unified Cryptocurrency Standards
29.5.2019
As the G20 summit approaches, member countries have been discussing how to implement the standards set by intergovernmental organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force. While there may be some challenges in complying with the standards, the European Central Bank says the risks crypto...
Korean Government Plans Action Over Risks of Resurgent Crypto Market
28.5.2019
With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors