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How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s Grilling in Congress Today
23.10.2019
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here
Libra US Congressional Hearing — Recap Before Zuckerberg Faces Senate
23.10.2019
Zuckerberg is finally about to testify before U.S. regulators — here is everything you should know ahead of the hearing
New Bitcoin ETF Proposal Filed With SEC by Gold Fund Veteran
23.10.2019
Kryptoin Investment Advisors applied with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin ETF
US Treasury to Monitor Libra Over Possible Financial Risks
23.10.2019
The Treasury Department has committed to monitoring the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Libra alongside regulatory efforts by Congress
Regulate Stablecoins – Don’t Squash Them
23.10.2019
Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center
What to Expect When Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill
23.10.2019
Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra
US Congressman: Default Reaction to Bitcoin, Blockchain Must Be ‘Yes’
23.10.2019
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, who represents North Carolina’s 10th District, has reintroduced the Financial Services Innovation Act to promote crypto innovation
Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF
23.10.2019
The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space
US Congress Considers A Draft Bill Claiming Stablecoins Are Securities
22.10.2019
US lawmakers are considering a new draft bill that classifies all managed stablecoins as securities ahead of tomorrow’s Zuckerberg hearing
FATF’s Regulations to Push Criminals to Privacy Coins: CipherTrace CEO
22.10.2019
FATF crypto regulations will push criminals from Bitcoin and Ether towards privacy coins such as Monero, CipherTrace CEO says
Rep. Warren Davidson: You Have to Defend Money to Defend Freedom
22.10.2019
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson speaks with Cointelegraph on Libra and securities law ahead of Zuckerberg hearings scheduled for Wednesday
Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With New Washington DC Office
22.10.2019
Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech
UK Gov’t: FCA Will Make Final Decision on Banning Crypto Derivatives
22.10.2019
The U.K. government has stressed that is up to the “operationally independent” financial regulator, not the executive, to decide on a proposed crypto derivatives ban
Silk Road Prosecutor: 99.9% of Fiat Money Laundering Goes Unprosecuted
22.10.2019
“The financial services industry is spending $20 billion a year on AML and KYC. So I would ask you: is it even working? I don’t think it’s working”
Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch
22.10.2019
A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show
China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Approves 309 More Blockchain Services
22.10.2019
China’s cyberspace watchdog approves 309 more blockchain service providers
Bad for Business: How KYC/AML Makes Everyone a ‘Terrorist’
22.10.2019
Two reports from risk solutions group Lexisnexis assert that anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies can negatively affect a business’s bottom line and customer service significantly. A recent trip to the local post office for a money order certainly had a negative...
Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million
22.10.2019
Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference
Blockchain Firm Algorand Announces Sharia Certification for Islamic Finance
21.10.2019
Blockchain firm Algorand announced that it is now certified for Sharia-compliant financing by Bahrain’s Shariyah Review Bureau
FATF Starts Checking How Well Countries Implement Crypto Standards
21.10.2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has agreed on how it will assess whether countries have taken the necessary steps to implement the crypto-related requirements. “Given the global nature of the virtual asset industry, it is essential that countries implement these requirements...