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Crypto Bullishness Spreads on Capitol Hill
21.7.2019
U.S. Congress has shown that it is starting to care about cryptocurrency as a number of lawmakers spoke up in favor of it this week. “The world Satoshi Nakamoto had envisioned is an unstoppable force” and “there’s no capacity to kill bitcoin” are some of the comments...
Gov’t Attacks Facebook Libra; Proves Value of Decentralization
21.7.2019
Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings.
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Facebook’s Libra is a massive challenge to governments.
For the first...
Anchorage Chose South Dakota for Its Crypto Custody – Here’s Why
20.7.2019
After a $40 million Series B, buzzy crypto startup Anchorage is setting up a new subsidiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra
20.7.2019
G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda. They agreed on several crypto initiatives and fast regulatory responses to projects such as Libra, calling for them to meet the highest standards of financial regulation. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue...
JP Morgan’s CEO Comments About the Effect of Facebook’s Crypto Libra
19.7.2019
Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra is driving in diversified opinions from all over the world. While some are eagerly awaiting it, multiple authorities have raised critical questions on the ambitious crypto project by the social networking giant. The latest remarks on Libra has been made by Jamie...
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says G7 in Agreement on Libra, Cryptocurrencies
19.7.2019
“There was a clear agreement ... that Libra, in particular, raises some very significant concerns, and cryptocurrencies more broadly," said Mnuchin
US Treasury Secretary Mnunchin Says G7 in Agreement on Libra, Cryptocurrencies
19.7.2019
“There was a clear agreement ... that Libra in particular raises some very significant concerns, and cryptocurrencies more broadly," said Mnuchin
WATCH: ‘Mother of Blockchains’ Defends Facebook’s Choice of Controversial Swiss Foundation
19.7.2019
Joshua Ashley Klayman Kuzar sees Libra as a turning point in the march to mass adoption. "Facebook didn't come to congress," she said. "Congress came to Facebook."
Consumer Advocates Urge Libra Members to Quit Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.7.2019
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups urged the Libra Association's 28 member firms to quit the Facebook-led project
WATCH: Former CFTC Advisor Sees ‘Mistrust’ as Libra’s Fatal Flaw
19.7.2019
Scandal after scandal hasn't done Facebook any favors, says former CTFC advisor Jeff Bandman
Market Outlook: Crypto Bulls Rally After Bearish Downturn
18.7.2019
Since July 13, digital currency prices have dropped in value significantly, but most coins have since experienced some recovery. While many crypto supporters are optimistic on where the markets are headed, traders and analysts have noticed a bullish-to-bearish trend. BTC and a slew of other...
WATCH: A FinTech Lawyer Breaks Down Libra’s Legality
18.7.2019
Joel Telpner is chair of the Fintech and Blockchain Practice Group at Sullivan & Worcester LLP and sees Libra's creation as setting a fascinating - and potentially treacherous - precedent
WATCH: Lukka CEO Believes in a Future Full of Corporate Tokens
18.7.2019
Lukka CEO and investor Jake Benson sees Libra's real value as a guinea pig that will allow regulators to test the limits of crypto
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
WATCH: Investor Nisa Amoils Expects Libra to Reduce Regulatory Risk
18.7.2019
Nisa Amoils believes that Facebook's Libra is a platform play
Web Search Data Indicates Soaring Interest for Facebook Libra in China
18.7.2019
China has emerged as a perhaps surprising leader when it comes to public interest in Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project
WATCH: Former ConsenSys Fintech Lead Says Facebook Will Rule Crypto Payments
18.7.2019
Llanos sees Facebook's rise in the payments space as nearly inevitable. So how can startups compete? He has some ideas
G7 Leaders Talk Cryptocurrency and Libra, Pledge to ‘Act Quickly’
18.7.2019
The G7 may throw up another roadblock for Facebook and its Libra project, as prominent attendees at a summit of ministers and central bankers expressed concerns – and promised action.
The summit is currently ongoing in Chantilly, France, and attendees include American Treasury Secretary Steven...
Libra Hearings, Day 2: 'I Don’t Think You Should Launch Libra at All'
17.7.2019
David Marcus. U.S. lawmakers held another day of heated questioning over Facebook's plans together with at least another 27 partners to launch the Libra project.
This time, David Marcus, co-creator of Libra, head of their Calibra wallet, was answering questions before the U.S. House Financial...
Lawmakers Amp Up Pressure on Facebook to Halt Libra Cryptocurrency Development
17.7.2019
U.S. lawmakers repeatedly pressed Facebook's top blockchain exec to halt development of the Libra cryptocurrency in Tuesday's hearing