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Europe’s Data Agencies Express Concerns Over Privacy Standards with The Digital Euro
18.10.2023
The European Union (EU) data protection agencies have flagged possible areas concerning user privacy exposures of the proposed digital euro.
In a joint release on Oct 18, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) highlighted their opinion on...
Snowden Talks Risks of Bitcoin ETFs and Anonymity Concerns at Amsterdam Conference
17.10.2023
Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke at the 2023 Bitcoin Conference in Amsterdam last week, shedding light on several pressing issues surrounding Bitcoin.
Known for his advocacy of cryptocurrencies, Snowden’s address covered a range of topics, from Bitcoin's struggle with anonymity to...
GameFi Token BIGTIME Rallies 250% in First Week; Analysts Raise Supply Concerns
16.10.2023
BIGTIME debuted on select exchanges, including OKX and Coinbase, last Wednesday
US authorities monitor China-linked Bitcoin miners amid national security concerns: Report
13.10.2023
A crypto mining operation near a Microsoft facility that supported the Pentagon was reportedly under scrutiny by U.S. officials
Coinbase Raises Concerns Over Proposed IRS Tax Regulations on Crypto
13.10.2023
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, argues that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal regarding cryptocurrency tax regulations could potentially harm both the cryptocurrency industry and the privacy of American citizens....
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US Space Force pauses use of ChatGPT-like tools due to security fears: Report
13.10.2023
At least 500 Space Force staff members have been affected, according to the department’s former chief software officer
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Plans Raise Concerns About Centralization, Notes Arthur Hayes
12.10.2023
According to a recent Tom Bilyeu interview with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, the possible entry of asset management behemoth BlackRock into the Bitcoin sector could reshape the leading cryptocurrency in ways that diverge from its original ethos.
While traders and investors anticipate...
Canada’s Regulators Clarify Interim Stablecoin Regulations Amid Market Concerns
6.10.2023
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released interim terms and conditions to guide cryptocurrency exchanges and asset issuers on stablecoin investments following its previous decision.
The umbrella regulatory body seeks to clarify the issues raised in its intern approach...
Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Jury Selection Extends to Second Day Amid Bias Concerns – What's Going On?
4.10.2023
The jury selection process in the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to continue for a second day amid concerns of potential bias among prospective jurors.
Out of the initial pool of potential jurors, the list has now been narrowed down to 50 individuals, from which a final...
Kevin O’Leary Warns of Crypto Innovation Fleeing US Due to Regulatory Hurdles
4.10.2023
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has expressed concerns that regulatory obstacles will drive crypto innovation away from the U.S. His comments followed a congressional hearing where Congress members grilled U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler...
Vitalik Buterin voices concerns over DAOs approving ETH staking pool operators
1.10.2023
The Ethereum co-founder proposes a solution that could lower the likelihood of any individual liquid staking provider growing to a point where it poses a systemic risk
August PCE Inflation Data: Federal Reserve's Key Measure Dips, Easing Market Concerns
29.9.2023
According to data released today by the U.S. Burea of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Federal Reserve's preferred metric for inflation, known as the core personal-consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, showed a decrease in August.
The PCE report was released amid growing concerns about...
The World Federation of Exchanges Chips Recommendations for Crypto Service Providers as Regulatory Concerns Grow
29.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges, WFE has shared its suggestions for the digital asset sectors as user adoption and regulatory fears surges.
In a Sept 28 press release, the exchange body pointed out six recommendations for the sector and regulators to address user fears as some of their members...
Marathon Digital Mines Invalid Bitcoin Block, Blames Bug Amid Community Concerns
28.9.2023
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital confirmed it mined an invalid block due to a bug during an experiment to sharpen the company’s operations.
The firm disclosed the incident in an announcement on X (formerly Twitter) saying the firm utilizes a small portion of the hash rate to experiment in...
JPMorgan CEO Warns of the Fed Raising Interest Rates to 7% With Stagflation
28.9.2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the Federal Reserve potentially raising interest rates to 7% and that the U.S. economy could experience stagflation. “I am not sure if the world is prepared for 7%,” he stressed, adding that there is “a range of outcomes.”...
Chase UK to Block Crypto Payments Amid Scam Concerns and Regulatory Changes
26.9.2023
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s U.K. division, Chase UK, is putting the brakes on cryptocurrency-related payments. Come October 16, any Chase UK customers attempting to make a bank transfer or card payment linked to crypto will find themselves thwarted. Chase UK to Halt Crypto Payments...
SEC raises concerns over Coinbase in objection to Celsius restructuring plan
25.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal issued a joint statement questioning the SEC's reasoning in its Sept. 22 objection
Chainlink Addresses Concerns as Users Spot Subtle Alterations to Multisig
25.9.2023
Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) has responded to criticism regarding a recent alteration to the number of signers required on its multisig wallet.
The change, which reduced the required number of signatures from 4-of-9 to 4-of-8, sparked backlash from critics on social media...
South Korean Authorities Take Aim at Unregulated Crypto OTC Desks Amid Money Laundering Concerns
19.9.2023
South Korean prosecutors and regulators are directing their attention toward reported issues concerning unregulated cryptocurrency-based over-the-counter (OTC) trading and deposit enterprises. During the third annual prosecutors’ conference, officials proposed the necessity for enhanced...
Department of Justice: Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Jury Questions Raise Concerns
16.9.2023
The US Department of Justice has expressed concerns over the proposed jury questions put forth by Sam Bankman-Fried, suggesting that they may be unnecessarily intrusive and potentially intended to support his defense.
In a letter addressed to Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of...