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SEC Goes Head-to-Head With Telegram, Makes a Guinea Pig of TON
25.1.2020
In its amicus brief, the CDC has expressed concerns regarding the SEC’s use of dated legal precedents to govern digital assets
Alexander Vinnik Accused of Laundering Billions Through BTC-e Extradited to France
25.1.2020
Alexander Vinnik, the Russian-born IT specialist who spent over two years in detention in Greece, where he was arrested on a U.S. warrant, is now in Paris. The alleged BTC-e operator, suspected of laundering at least $4 billion through the now defunct crypto exchange, has been handed over to France...
Effect of CME Futures Options on BTC Price Depends on Halving
24.1.2020
With CME’s Bitcoin futures options volume doubling within a week, how will it affect the price trend of BTC?
US Deficit Will Be at Least 6 Times Bitcoin Market Cap — Every Year
24.1.2020
The U.S. budget deficit has shot up 55% as a percentage of GDP since the 1960s
Kik Representative Will Give Deposition in SEC Case on Jan. 28
23.1.2020
A Kik representative will give a deposition before the court on Jan. 28 in continuing SEC case
Facebook’s Libra Pushed World to Reconsider USD as Global Reserve Currency: WEF
23.1.2020
Global officials and economists at the WEF voice the fact that Facebook’s Libra pushed the world to start reconsidering the U.S. dollar as anchor currency
Greece Extradites Alleged Launderer of $4B BTC Alexander Vinnik to France
23.1.2020
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian man accused of having laundered $4 billion in Bitcoin, will be extradited from Greece to France, against the wishes of Russia
[aktualita] Sněmovna dává digitální dani navzdory varování USA zelenou
23.1.2020
Sněmovna včera podpořila vládní návrh na 7% digitální daň, ještě jí ale bude posuzovat rozpočtový výbor. Učinila tak navzdory nedávnému varování ze strany Spojených států. Vláda si od daně slibuje až pět miliard korun do rozpočtu navíc. Spojené státy hrozí protiopatřeními, argumentují tím, že...
Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Tax Bill, Central Banks Join Forces on Digital Currencies
23.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover an exceptionally busy week for crypto regulations around the globe. We start our coverage with the U.S. Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act of 2020, actions by the SEC, Ripple’s lawsuit, India’s supreme court hearings, Australia green-lighting a bitcoin retail...
Telegram CEO: Apple’s iCloud Is “Now Officially a Surveillance Tool”
22.1.2020
Telegram CEO argues that iCloud is “now officially a surveillance tool,” citing a report on the FBI stopping Apple from encrypting users’ backups
Davos: Giancarlo’s Digital Dollar Project Will Focus on Benefits of a US CBDC
22.1.2020
Ex-CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo confirms in Davos that the Digital Dollar project will focus on a U.S. central bank digital currency
Blockchain Association Supports Telegram in Legal Battle With SEC
22.1.2020
In its amicus curiae brief, the Blockchain Association argues that Telegram’s token sale complies with U.S. securities laws
SEC Charges $600,000 ICO Project Opporty for Fraudulent Security Offering
22.1.2020
The SEC is targeting a U.S. ICO project for fraudulent claims, despite the relatively small sums collected
Japanese Ex-Central Banker: Libra Spurred Us to Take CBDCs Seriously
22.1.2020
The former head of payments and settlements at the Bank of Japan says Facebook’s Libra spurred institutions to look seriously into digital currency issuance
Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven for Your Money?
22.1.2020
Expert economist and award-winning professor analyzes the “Bitcoin as a safe haven” narrative in light of the U.S.-Iran conflict
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21.1.2020
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Digital Chamber of Commerce Weighs In on Telegram Legal Battle With SEC
21.1.2020
The Chamber of Digital Commerce filed an amicus brief in the Telegram vs SEC case, asking the Court to affirm that a digital asset should not be considered a security just because it is based on blockchain
USA varují Česko: Zavedení digitální daně může vést k obchodní válce
21.1.2020
Česko se pomalu chystá na zavedení digitální daně, která má cílit hlavně na velké internetové firmy se sídlem v zahraničí. Proti tomu protestují USA a varují, že schválení povede ke zvýšení cel na dovážené produkty. Informovaly o tom Hospodářské noviny.
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Vinnik’s Children File a Complaint About Rights Violation to Greek Court
20.1.2020
The lawyers of alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik file a complaint alleging violation of Vinnik’s rights on behalf of his children
Report: Hamas, Iran-Tied Militants Intensify Bitcoin Fundraising Action
20.1.2020
A militant group with ties to the Iranian regime and Hamas is allegedly upping its Bitcoin fundraising activities