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Activists created a free font made from gerrymandered US voting districts
Ugly Gerry is a new, free font created by a pair of activists apparently fed up with the US government’s practice of gerrymandering voting districts. Every letter in the font is composed of images of gerrymandered US voting districts. дальше »
2019-8-2 02:54 | |
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US Congressional Hearings: Lawmakers Acknowledge A Bitcoin Ban Is Impossible, Even If They Tried
Bitcoin has seen an impressive bull run this year, rising by more than 200% from 2018 lows. However, since Facebook unveiled plans to develop its own digital currency, Libra and regulators poured cold water on these plans, bitcoin has been bearing the brunt of increased scrutiny by lawmakers. дальше »
2019-7-31 18:16 | |
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Senate Committee Hearing Takes On Blockchain Tech
During today's congressional hearing with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, committee members met with a panel of experts, including Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, and expressed some doubts about blockchain and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:39 | |
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Zuckerberg Promises Slow And Steady Approach To Libra's Launch
Echoing statements made by Libra project lead David Marcus during Facebook's congressional hearings last week, Mark Zuckerberg promised to spend "however long it takes" to get regulators on board with Libra before launching the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-26 19:10 | |
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Did Erik Finman Really Just Brief Congress on Bitcoin?
Erik Finman, the famous kid who became one of the first teenaged crypto millionaires, briefed congressional representatives on Bitcoin yesterday – or so he says. He even posted a picture with a lectern and a US flag. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:35 | |
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Bitcoin still the winner after week-long US Congress drama, says Interchange CEO Dan Hedl
The cryptocurrency market had a chaotic couple of days over the past week after the congressional hearing surrounding the digital asset industry. Aside from price fluctuations, the US Congress event also riled up the community with many speculating positive developments in the future from regulatory bodies. дальше »
2019-7-21 15:30 | |
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Financial Analyst: Bitcoin Futures Are A Great Buy At $8,500
Crypto analyst John Kolovos recently told Bloomberg TV that Bitcoin price will drop to $8,500 before sharply rebounding. 4-Digit Bitcoin Price Is A Steal Earlier this week Macro Risk Advisors chief technical analyst John Kolovos spoke with Bloomberg TV about Bitcoin price action and the recent Congressional and Senate hearings over Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-20 09:37 | |
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Bank of Thailand’s Governor claims appointment of special task force to weigh pros and cons of Libra
Facebook’s Libra has been at the center of scrutiny and skepticism among policymakers from around the globe. Many have even gone on to ask for a complete halt of the project, including many lawmakers during the two-day Congressional hearing. дальше »
2019-7-20 03:30 | |
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Facebook does not have the experience to generate a ‘competitive’ CAC value for Libra
It is a new day for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but Libra’s fortunes are failing to take off on a positive note. It has been a week to forget for Facebook’s Libra, after recent Senate and Congressional proceedings hardly went their way. дальше »
2019-7-20 00:30 | |
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Facebook's 'Oops, My Bad' Approach To The Libra Launch
What became abundantly clear during Facebook's congressional hearings this week was that representatives on both sides of the floor were having none of Facebook asking for permission to launch Libra following its past "move fast and break stuff" mentality. дальше »
2019-7-20 00:17 | |
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Nano, Bitcoin SV emerge surprising winners after market shake-up follows Congressional hearings
The past 48 hours have seen significant shifts in the cryptocurrency market, especially in terms of value and market caps. These changes could be attributed to the Congressional and Senate hearings on Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra, an event where critics and proponents of the industry went in all guns blazing. дальше »
2019-7-19 00:30 | |
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It’s important to ensure crypto-industry is mature and battle-tested, claims Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse
The Senate’s hearing on Facebook’s Libra with David Marcus is the talk of the town. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, is the latest to give his views on the hearing. Garlinghouse said that the debate was necessary for the crypto-industry to mature. дальше »
2019-7-19 21:30 | |
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‘There’s Bitcoin and Then There’s Shitcoin (Libra)’. Congress Finally Gets It
Congress savaged Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra during a two-day Congressional hearing this week. But Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) saved the best, and most brutal, comment for the end: “There’s bitcoin, and then there’s shitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:17 | |
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Ocasio-Cortez Attacks Facebook’s ‘Corporate Controlled Currency’ Libra
The Libra Association and Facebook took a lashing during their first day of congressional hearings on Tuesday. Wednesday wasn’t much better. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) focused on a comment David Marcus, CEO of Calibra, made yesterday when he said he would trust all of his assets in Libra. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:01 | |
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Congressman Warren Davidson Suggests Libra is a Sh*tcoin
On Wednesday, Representative Warren Davidson suggested that Facebook Libra’s lack of decentralization placed it in the same category as other run of the mill sh*tcoins. Libra is Not a Cryptocurrency Events took a somewhat unexpected twist during today’s congressional hearing on the potential impacts of Facebook’s new Libra cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-18 09:34 | |
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Libra Controlled By ‘Largely Massive Corporations’: AOC
During the second day of congressional hearings, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) grilled Facebook executive David Marcus over Libra’s centralization. The 29-year-old congresswoman went directly at Facebook for calling Libra a decentralized project. дальше »
2019-7-18 22:55 | |
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Facebook Hawks Libra as Western Union 2.0 Amid Capitol Hill Slugfest
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters has been on a crusade against Facebook’s entry into cryptocurrency via the Libra project. Her rampage continued on Wednesday during a second day of congressional hearings devoted to Libra. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:40 | |
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David Marcus Grilled During Facebook's Senate Hearing
During the first of two congressional hearings regarding Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, project lead David Marcus went as far as to say he'd be willing to take his salary in Libra after intense grilling from Senator Sherrod Brown. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:08 | |
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Crypto Leaders Head To Washington For “Blockchain Education”
Cryptocurrency is back on the congressional calendar. As Facebook prepares to enter the space, the American President is now tweeting about crypto with the same careful deliberation which he normally reserves for immigrants. дальше »
2019-7-16 17:21 | |
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How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U. S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:45 | |
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How the US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U. S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:45 | |
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Why Congress’ New Draft Bill Is Bullish For Bitcoin
US lawmakers are mulling a new bill that will boost bitcoin and prohibit tech monopolies from launching their own cryptocurrencies. The draft discussion has surfaced ahead of Facebook’s scheduled congressional hearing this week on the Calibra crypto project. дальше »
2019-7-14 15:00 | |
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Congressional leaders draft bill that proposes to ban big tech firms from launching digital currency
Facebook’s upcoming stable coin Libra seems to have caught the regulators and policymakers around the globe off-guard. Ever since its official announcement back in June, Libra has been subjected to tons of scrutiny, calls for the halt of the project, and in certain cases even outright ban. дальше »
2019-7-14 10:00 | |
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Congressional Candidate Wants To Issue Tokens To Volunteers
Federal officials are set to approve congressional candidate Omar Reyes' plan to issue volunteers ERC-20 tokens, dubbed Omar2020, that will hold no monetary value but instead act as a "digital scoreboard" for campaign volunteers. дальше »
2019-7-11 01:10 | |
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Dow Heads for 3rd Straight Loss Ahead of Messy Trump-Powell Clash
The Dow underperformed the broader U. S. stock market on Tuesday, as demand for riskier assets waned ahead of key congressional hearings involving Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Beginning Wednesday, the embattled central-bank chief will likely be pressed on monetary policy, Donald Trump, and the Federal Reserve's independence. дальше »
2019-7-10 22:22 | |
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Congressional Subcommittee To 'Immediately' Halt Libra Progress
In a letter sent to Facebook's principals, including Mark Zuckerberg, Representative Maxine Waters asks the social media giant to stop "any movement forward on Libra," fearing the project will lead to an entirely new global financial system based out of Switzerland. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:57 | |
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Doubt Surrounds US Regulators' Ability To Address Libra Issues
In a letter written to the heads of five congressional committees, organizations including the Service Employees International Union and the Consumer Federation of America expressed their fears that regulators are not prepared to address the issues Facebook's Libra project presents and that the social networking giant needs to present a fuller picture of its plans. дальше »
2019-7-3 00:07 | |
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Tipping Point: Bitcoin Google Searches Trump Kim Kardashian
Despite the 2018 U. S. congressional elections serving as a referendum on President Trump, more people searched for “Bitcoin” than the election results. Or Kim Kardashian. That’s according to research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Coinbase, which paints a surprisingly bright picture of the current state of cryptocurrency awareness. дальше »
2019-6-29 19:05 | |
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Node40 Executive Explains What to Expect When the IRS Issues Its New Crypto Policy
Last May, the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed it would be issuing new tax guidance and rules about the tax treatment of digital assets and forks. IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told congressional leaders that the agency has made it a priority to issue crypto-related tax guidance. дальше »
2019-6-27 01:10 | |
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Congressional Report Gives A Peek At Bitcoin Adoption And Transaction Numbers
While transaction numbers for traditional cash options still tower over bitcoin usage, the report acknowledges that regulators will have to start considering the market for cryptocurrencies when working on new policies. дальше »
2019-5-30 19:51 | |
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Congressional report: Bitcoin adoption ‘miniscule’ compared to traditional finance
Distributed ledger systems that underpin cryptocurrencies aren’t capable of processing the number of transactions required for mass adoption — but it doesn’t matter, they’re only really used for speculation. дальше »
2019-5-29 14:30 | |
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Obama Hack Judge Rules Trump Must Deliver Private Financial Records
By CCN: In a brazen but unsurprising move last week, Democrats issued a subpoena to accounting firm Mazars USA for eight years’ worth of Donald Trump’s financial records. It should thus come as no surprise that Barack Obama judicial appointee U. дальше »
2019-5-21 05:56 | |
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IRS Claims to Prioritize Tax Rules for Crypto Investors but Lacks Urgency
By CCN: Cryptocurrency investors may soon have more clarity on how the IRS will tax their holdings now that the agency has said it is making that a priority. The latest IRS acknowledgment of crypto taxation issues is in response to members of Congress. дальше »
2019-5-21 03:50 | |
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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
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John McAfee Brands Banker-FUDed Paranoid US Congressman ‘Crypto Dracula’
By CCN: U. S. Congressman Brad Sherman’s call to ban cryptocurrencies has been labeled as ‘FUD’ by anti-virus software guru and crypto influencer John McAfee. The cryptocurrency maverick who is also vying for the U. дальше »
2019-5-10 17:51 | |
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Bitcoin Hero and CFTC Chair Giancarlo Expects ‘Explosive’ Spike in Crypto Interest
By CCN. com: J. Christopher Giancarlo, the retiring chairman of the CFTC, expects a massive spike in interest in cryptocurrencies with the launch of bitcoin futures products. Giancarlo made the remarks in a May 1 speech before a Congressional committee. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:39 | |
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An Interview With Congressional Hopeful James Felton Keith
James Felton Keith is running for a seat in New York’s 13th Congressional District. Keith talks about universal basic income, owning one's personal data, and Elizabeth Warren's plan to break up big data companies. дальше »
2019-4-20 17:46 | |
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Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
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Why the new breed of entrepreneurs looks beyond making a profit
Big tech is broken. From Uber’s sexual harassment scandal to Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional testimony and Elon Musk’s Twitter meltdown, tech disillusionment is definitely starting to set in for many people. дальше »
2019-4-17 14:07 | |
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Goldman Sachs CEO Kills the Rumor: ‘We Never Had Plans to Open a Crypto Desk’
Goldman Sachs is not opening an institutional crypto trading desk, despite rampant rumors suggesting otherwise. That’s what Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told the House Financial Services Committee this week. дальше »
2019-4-13 14:45 | |
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Justic for ‘Tortured’ Chelsea Manning
In response to a tweet lauding her for her stance on congressional protection for whistleblowers, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted that “solitary confinement is torture” and specifically called on the United States to release Chelsea Manning. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:20 | |
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Coin Center’s Bitcoin Expert Peter Van Valkenburgh Delivers CFTC Excellent Blockchain Breakdown
Coin Center, an advocacy group that works to protect open blockchain networks, has gained attention recently due to one of its own testimony before the U. S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). дальше »
2019-3-31 17:14 | |
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