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Money and Democracy: Why You Never Get to Vote on the Most Important Part of Society
10.7.2019
It’s very odd that citizens never get to vote or have any say in regard to society’s money, even though it’s one of the most important aspects of everyday life. In fact, in developed countries, most central banks are institutions that are privatized from political interference...
The Swiss Are Onto Something: Facebook, Libra and the Case for Decentralization
4.7.2019
A recent letter from the U.S. House of Representatives to social media giant Facebook has crypto users speculating feverishly. The implications of the letter, and Calibra CEO David Marcus’ recent response, will inform the future of money not only in America, but worldwide. House Chairwoman...
Facebook Receives Letter From The House Lawmakers Asking Them To Officially Put Libra Development On Hold
3.7.2019
Facebook’s digital currency Libra is in the news again but seemingly for all the wrong reasons. According to the reports doing the rounds since 2nd July 2019. The social networking giant has received a formal letter from the US lawmakers that asks the company to officially put the development...
4 US Lawmakers Join Call to Freeze Facebook’s Libra Project
3.7.2019
Several House Democrats called for a moratorium on Libra development in a letter to Facebook executives on Tuesday
US House Of Representatives Expresses Doubts On Facebook’s Libra Project
28.6.2019
The ambitious cryptocurrency project of Facebook, Libra immediately got surrounded by questions on privacy soon after it disclosed its plan to launch. The director of FinCEN, Kenneth Blanco, questioned about the potential usage of Libra in money laundering, criminal financing, and other unlawful...
SEC-Registered Clearing House Brings Crypto Trading to 5 Million Clients
28.6.2019
Apex Clearing and its crypto investment subsidiary have launched a trading platform for broker-dealers and financial advisors to help their clients trade crypto more effectively
House Reps Question FinCEN Director on Libra’s Potential for Illegal Usage
28.6.2019
Members of House Committee on Financial Services questioned FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco on potential illegal usage of Libra
US Lawmakers Question FinCEN on Terrorist Use of Facebook’s Libra
27.6.2019
U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency
Minnesota House Bill Aims to Outlaw Cryptocurrency Donations
25.6.2019
Four Democratic House Representatives want to outlaw crypto donations to politicians
Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
25.6.2019
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing
US House of Representatives to Hold Hearing on Facebook’s Libra in July
24.6.2019
Facebook will testify before two government committees on its proposed virtual currency Libra on July 16 and 17
TechCrunch Founder Sells $1.6 Million House on Blockchain Real Estate Platform
24.6.2019
Michael Arrington has also dived into blockchain capital investments with his $100m firm, Arrington XRP Capital
Chair of House Financial Services Committee Requests Halt on Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.6.2019
Chair of House Financial Services Committee requests moratorium on development of Facebook’s Project Libra
Indian Crypto Community Petitions Government for Regulation
16.6.2019
Following widespread reports of the upcoming Indian cryptocurrency bill, the crypto community has started a petition for the government to quickly implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In addition, a television network operated by the Upper House of the Indian Parliament has aired...
Congressman Budd Defends Blockchain in Testimony to House Ways and Means Committee
6.6.2019
"The bottom line is this is a national security issue and of utmost importance that we continue to develop this technology in the United States," said Congressman Budd
White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett To Step Down Soon
3.6.2019
Over the years, numerous high profile advisers and officials have left the Trump administration for a variety of reasons. However, the reason behind economic advisor Hassett’s departure is still unclear so far. Ever since Donald Trump became the president of the United States, the sudden departure...
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances in Japan, Regulator Explains
30.5.2019
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. Also read: Indian...
US Lawmakers Urge Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow to Promote Blockchain
29.5.2019
U.S. lawmakers have asked Trump advisor Larry Kudlow to include blockchain on a list of tech initiatives to support
IRS Plans to Issue Guidance on Virtual Currency Taxation
21.5.2019
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner Charles Rettig has explained to U.S. representatives that the tax department plans to issue clearer guidance toward cryptocurrency taxation soon. Since 2014, Americans have been asking the tax agency for better clarification in regard to official...
Japanese Parliament Moves New Crypto Regulations to the Upper House
21.5.2019
Japanese parliament passes new crypto regulations for consideration by the upper house