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Russian Ministry Slams Bill to Ban Crypto — Experts Warn Easy to Bypass, Creates Black Market
11.6.2020
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has informed parliament of its disapproval of the bill to ban cryptocurrency. Experts say a ban will be ineffective as people can use technology to bypass it, leading to the creation of an “uncontrolled black market.” Russian Ministry...
Regulators: Deceased Quadriga Founder Committed Fraud
11.6.2020
The Ontario Securities Commission says that the Vancouver-based crypto exchange was a fraud
Congress Weighs Digital Dollars for Aid After Stalled COVID-19 Stimulus Payments
11.6.2020
In the aftermath of disappointingly slow COVID-19 stimulus payments, Congress hears testimony on using digital dollars to upgrade the U.S.’s legacy financial infrastructure
Japanese Judge Upholds Charges Against Mt Gox’s Mark Karpeles
11.6.2020
A Japanese judge ruled in support of the data tampering charges moved against the CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox
Advancing Blockchain Act: The US Ticket for Blockchain Superiority
11.6.2020
The Advancing Blockchain Act could allow the United States to join other major players at the cutting edge of blockchain technology
Europol Busts $17M Illegal Media Streaming Business Dealing in Cryptos
11.6.2020
European police successfully busted a multi-million illegal online streaming business operating from Spain
WATCH: US Lawmakers Will Talk Digital Dollar, FedAccounts in Thursday Hearing
11.6.2020
The “digital dollar” concept will take the spotlight Thursday as House Financial Services Committee members discuss how best to issue stimulus funds
CrossTower Joins the Crypto Rating Council
10.6.2020
The Crypto Rating Council announced the addition of NY-based CrossTower as its newest member
Human Rights Foundation Funds Bitcoin Privacy Tools Despite ‘Coin Mixing’ Legal Stigma
10.6.2020
The Human Rights Foundation took a strong stance on bitcoin privacy tech Wednesday by announcing its new Bitcoin Developer Fund
This Political Conversation With Vitalik Buterin Shows How Ethereum Could Change the World
10.6.2020
Congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog hosted a live YouTube broadcast with Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin on Monday, along with author Glen Weyl
Two Sides of the Same Derivative: Comparing Traditional and Crypto Markets
10.6.2020
Here’s how the crypto derivatives market compares to the traditional derivatives one
Russia’s Economy Ministry Calls for ‘Controllable Market’ Rather Than Crypto Ban
10.6.2020
The ministry argued the draft ban would be harmful for Russia's economy and citizens, and called for a softer stance
Binance Reportedly Trades Crypto in China Despite Ban, Says It Runs 'Test Site'
10.6.2020
Binance is said to be operating a mysterious domain for Chinese traders
4,000 Chinese Bank Accounts Reportedly Frozen Due to Crypto Connections
10.6.2020
About 4,000 Chinese bank accounts of over-the-counter cryptocurrency traders were allegedly frozen by law enforcement
Coinbase’s Ex-Lead Lawyer Sold $4.6M in Stock to Lead US Banking Watchdog
10.6.2020
Brian Brooks left Coinbase to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last month
Libra Is Ready for the Digital Money ‘Space Race’: Dante Disparte
10.6.2020
Libra's most vexing challenge may be juggling inclusion and compliance. But policy chief Dante Disparte says the project is not giving up on reaching the unbanked
Investors to File Lawsuit Against CEO of Alleged $17M Cryptocurrency Scam
10.6.2020
Investors in an alleged $17 million crypto scam are filing a lawsuit with the Port Elizabeth High Court against the CEO of VaultAge Solutions
Ghana’s Central Bank Confirms It’s Still Looking to Pilot a Digital Currency
10.6.2020
The Bank of Ghana’s first deputy governor says the institution remains committed to piloting a central bank digital currency
India to Expand Darknet Policing Amid ‘Operation Trace’ Arrests
10.6.2020
Indian police are collaborating with local research and academic institutions to inform an AI-powered online portal to aid policing initiatives targeting the dark web
South Korea’s NH Bank Forms Blockchain Financial Services Consortium
10.6.2020
The South Korean NH NongHyup Bank has announced a memorandum of understanding to research and develop blockchain-based financial services through a new consortium