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United States CFTC Cements Parameters for Physical Delivery of Traded Crypto
24.3.2020
The CFTC unveils finalized clarity on physical delivery of digital assets
The Pandemic Gives Digital Currencies Another Chance to Shine
24.3.2020
Which digital currencies , if any, are useful in a crisis, asks a Marcelo Prates, a lawyer with the Brazilian central bank. CBDCs, bitcoin, or maybe Libra?
US Senate Floats ‘Digital Dollar’ Bill After House Scrubs Term From Coronavirus Relief Plan
24.3.2020
A draft bill posted Tuesday to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs defines a "digital dollar" and details how it might be maintained
Both Kik and SEC Seek Summary Judgement in $100 Mln ICO Case
24.3.2020
Both Kik and the SEC appear confident they will win a summary judgment, with each party claiming to possess “undisputed evidence” supporting their claims
Russian Prime Minister Introduces Bill to Allow Fintech Sandboxes, Blockchain Included
24.3.2020
The new bill would allow the creation of “experimental regulatory regimes” for companies working on cutting-edge technologies like AI and distributed ledgers
In US COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Hope not Lost for Digital Dollar
24.3.2020
U.S. congress sees a new COVID-19 stimulus bill stripped of mention of the digital dollar, but at least one Senator is trying to bring it back
‘Digital Dollar’ Stripped From Latest US Coronavirus Relief Bill
24.3.2020
The latest version of a U.S. House bill to stimulate the economy during the coronavirus pandemic no longer includes any language around a digital dollar, though a Financial Services Committee bill still does
Russian Ministry Wants to Test Crypto and Blockchain in Regulatory Sandboxes
24.3.2020
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development is preparing a draft law to allow firms from various industries to experiment with crypto and blockchain in a regulatory sandbox
Alleged Architects of $720M BitClub Ponzi Request Jail Release Over Coronavirus Risk
24.3.2020
The accused scammers argue they are unable to follow medical advice in an enclosed jail environment
Fintech Giant Revolut Launches in the US, Initially Without Crypto Support
24.3.2020
Neobank Revolut launched today in the U.S. and will announce more information about cryptocurrency services in the coming weeks
Yale Researchers Turn to Hyperledger to Track Carbon Emissions
24.3.2020
A team from Yale's OpenLab has been exploring how blockchain, IoT and other data-science tools can be used to measure and track carbon emissions
In COVID-19 Stimulus, US Congress Eyes Digital Dollar to Send Aid to the Unbanked
23.3.2020
In draft COVID-10 stimulus bill, US Congress considers digital dollar to distribute aid package to Americans outside of traditional financial systems
Alongside Market Relief Package, US CFTC Warns of COVID-19-Linked Crypto Scams
23.3.2020
The CFTC warns investors against the increased amount of crypto scams taking advantage of coronavirus news
House Stimulus Bills Envision ‘Digital Dollar’ to Ease Coronavirus Recession
23.3.2020
Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar
HODLpac Enlists Winklevoss Twins, Brian Armstrong in Bid to Influence Crypto Policy in Washington
23.3.2020
A new crypto-focused political action committee will direct funds to Congressional candidates – but with a decentralized twist
Kik Backs Away From Jury Trial Request in SEC Fight Over $100M Token Sale
23.3.2020
Kik had previously asked for a jury trial to make its case against the SEC. Now it's seeking a summary judgment
Steem Fork Faces Legal Threat From Mining Firm Over ‘Hive’ Name
23.3.2020
A new blockchain called Hive is being told it needs to change its name just days after it was created in a fork from Steem
Coronavirus Bailouts: US Banking Watchdogs Waive Hundreds of Regulations, Red Tape, Financial Oversight
23.3.2020
In 2019, cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses saw more regulation than any year prior. G20 finance ministers, central bank governors, and regulators cracked down hard on the bitcoin industry. However, during the covid-19 scare, U.S. authorities have been dropping regulations on a whim, making...
SEC Charges Former State Senator Over Digital Asset ‘Scam’
23.3.2020
The SEC alleges that the Meta 1 Coin sale violated antifraud and securities regulation. It also promised some crazy returns
P2P Exchange Paxful Teams Up With Chainalysis for Increased Overwatch
23.3.2020
Paxful partners with Chainalysis, using its tech for added security measures