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VERDAD is the Most Dangerous Crypto Bill to Face Congress Yet
19.9.2019
The U.S. Congress is considering more than 20 bills on cryptocurrency. One deserves special attention: S.1025, the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance and Development Act (VERDAD). “Verdad” is Spanish for “truth.” If VERDAD passes, it will be the first time...
New IMF Blog Considers Pros and Cons of Adoption of Stablecoins
19.9.2019
The IMF outlines potential risks and benefits related to the adoption of new digital payment methods, including stablecoins
Iran Considers New System of Annual Registration for Crypto Miners
19.9.2019
Iran is considering a new system of annual registation for crypto miners in ongoing efforts to legitimize the industry
Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
19.9.2019
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran
Zuckerberg Dines With US Democrats Concerned Over Facebook’s Libra
19.9.2019
Democrats grill Zuckerberg with questions and concerns about its planned Libra stablecoin project during private dinner
Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers
19.9.2019
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges
SEC Chair Clayton: Bitcoin Needs ‘Better Regulation’ Before Major Exchange Listing
19.9.2019
Better regulation is needed around bitcoin markets before they can be traded on major exchanges, the head of the SEC said on Thursday
US SEC Chair: BTC Won’t Be on Major Exchanges Without More Regulation
19.9.2019
U.S. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said that for Bitcoin to be traded on major exchanges it needs stronger regulation
Changes Afoot for Philippine Crypto-Friendly Economic Zone
19.9.2019
The special economic zone in the Philippines known for its crypto friendliness is undergoing some changes. Government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza) is investigating a case involving one of its licensed crypto exchanges after a tip from the Chinese government. The authority has also...
Korea: Opposition Party Boasts Pro-Crypto Policy in Contrast to Gov't
19.9.2019
South Korea's main opposition party, the Liberty Korea Party, will back the authorization of security token offerings in its new, pro-crypto policy
Binance Is Pitching Its Stablecoin as a Government-Friendly Libra Competitor
18.9.2019
Binance is now positioning its Venus stablecoin project as an alternative to Facebook's Libra, a month after downplaying any suggestions of rivalry
Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins
18.9.2019
Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra
German Gov’t Approves New Plan to Block Private ‘Parallel Currencies’
18.9.2019
Germany’s new blockchain strategy, passed today, aims to prevent the launch of alternative currencies such as Facebook’s Libra
Indian Parliament Member Helping Crypto Community Influence Regulation
17.9.2019
The Indian crypto community has made progress towards influencing the government’s crypto policies. Some industry leaders have met with an influential lawmaker who has agreed to help bring about positive crypto regulation in the country. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to...
BIS Paper Makes Case for ‘Embedded’ Regulation in Blockchain Markets
17.9.2019
An economist at the Bank for International Settlements has come out in favor of building regulation into blockchain-based financial markets
FATF-Driven Delistings Capture the Criminalization of Privacy
17.9.2019
The delisting of privacy coins like monero, zcash, and dash is becoming something of a trend in Asia, and could soon expand elsewhere. In the wake of the intra-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issuing new global standards, Korean exchanges Okex and Upbit have announced they will...
Libra Does Not Threaten Sovereignty of Nations, Says Calibra CEO
16.9.2019
Calibra CEO dispels notion that Libra is a threat to the global financial system
Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
16.9.2019
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty
India’s Proposed Bitcoin Ban Is Already Driving a Crypto Exodus
16.9.2019
Local industry and talent critique legislative recommendations that would make India “the first large democracy to ban an innovative technology such as crypto”
European Countries Step Up Response to Facebook’s Libra
16.9.2019
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. As Facebook engages Switzerland’s financial regulator, the ECB clarifies how Libra...