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‘Trust’ was mentioned 69 times at Facebook’s Libra Senate hearing – nice
In the 220-minute-long Senate hearing where Facebook’s head of Calibra, David Marcus, was grilled on the company’s “cryptocurrency” plans, the word trust was mentioned every two minutes on average, working out to 69 times in total. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:28 | |
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‘Shitcoin’ Searches Spike After Senator’s Speech, Altcoins Recover
Yesterday’s US Congress hearing was largely about lambasting Libra and Facebook’s financial global domination ambitions. A few other snippets emerged from the meeting, however, and not all are bad for bitcoin and the crypto industry. дальше »
2019-7-18 12:00 | |
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Libra’s Swiss detour: FDPIC claims to have not been contacted by ‘promoters of Libra’
Despite David Marcus’s repeated assurances regarding Facebook’s keenness to cooperate with regulators of every country, the project failed to escape the latest grilling by the Senate Banking Committee. дальше »
2019-7-17 14:00 | |
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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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Watch: Facebook’s Crypto Chief Suffers Brutal Senate Backlash
The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on Facebook’s Libra project this morning, with Facebook crypto chief David Marcus in the hot seat. After a lengthy introduction by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo in which he called Facebook’s aims “commendable,” the committee discussed the potential ramifications of Facebook banking services. дальше »
2019-7-17 20:20 | |
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Facebook’s Libra is proof that Big-Tech can go toe to toe with Big Banks, claims US Senator
By the look of things, Libra will be attracting more regulators than customers. Facebook’s foray into the cryptocurrency world began last month when Libra was unveiled and lawmakers across the world lost it. дальше »
2019-7-13 10:00 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘new rules’ for the internet happen to benefit Facebook
Facebook has recently outlined how it intends to clean up its content, making much of the fact that it has expunged 3.3 billion fake profiles in the last six months. After 18 months of mounting criticism, culminating in Senator Elizabeth Warren’s promise to break up so-called Big Tech – she is now a leading contender to become the Democratic presidential nominee – can we take Mark Zuckerberg’s promise that this is only the start at face value? To put it another way, can we trust the person whose stewardship of one of the world’s most powerful companies over the past… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-7-10 14:00 | |
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Deleting Alexa Recordings Won’t Rescue Your Data from Amazon
Amazon’s Alexa is one of the most widely used home assistants in North America. However, in a country where privacy is a highly-cherished right, users may be sacrificing this privilege without their knowledge or consent. дальше »
2019-7-8 23:26 | |
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Amazon confirms it retains your Alexa voice recordings indefinitely
Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant may be useful, but the privacy concerns aren’t going away anytime soon. Now, in a fresh turn of events, the retail giant has confirmed that it keeps transcripts and voice recordings indefinitely, and only removes them if they’re manually deleted by users. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:34 | |
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Rogue Bernie Sanders Backs Donald Trump on North Korea
In a rare display of support for Donald Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, who is also a 2020 presidential candidate, said he has no problem with Trump’s attempts to negotiate with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. дальше »
2019-7-2 01:50 | |
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Retaliation by Central Banks will ‘complicate legal matters’ for Facebook, says Circle Research on Libra
Facebook’s cryptocurrency initiative being subjected to criticism from lawmakers, despite being backed by industry giants, depicts the prevailing lack of trust between the social media giant and the government, owing to its “disregard for user privacy” as US Senator Maxine Waters put it. дальше »
2019-6-22 17:30 | |
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Facebook ‘Too Powerful’ to Run Libra Without Rules, Says Democratic Senator
By CCN Markets: Facebook has too much power to engage with a cryptocurrency, a United States senator has warned, days after the social media giant launched Libra. Sherrod Brown, a Democratic senator from Ohio, told Bloomberg TV that the public has increasing concerns around the social network. дальше »
2019-6-22 16:38 | |
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Cathio Catholic Community-Centric Cryptocurrency Project Welcomes Ex-US Senator Santorum
Shariah-compliant Services and Solutions for Catholics Are Increasingly Being Developed for the Crypto Space Crypto projects and communities are created to cater to various sectors of society and this includes religious faiths as well as in 2018 the first-ever Islamic-based cryptocurrency exchange was launched. дальше »
2019-6-12 19:05 | |
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Bernie Sanders Slams Delta Air Lines on Pay, Company’s CEO Claps Back
By CCN: U. S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is the poster child for the “Get Off My Lawn” cranky old man. He’s also a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist as well as a hypocrite and has no problem spreading lies to push his own agenda. дальше »
2019-5-23 05:45 | |
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Bernie Sanders Picks a Fight with Trump in an Attempt to Stay Relevant
By CCN: Is Bernie Sanders fighting a losing battle? The Vermont Senator entered the 2020 presidential race in February, marking his second attempt at attaining White House glory. For more than a month, the 77-year-old Democratic socialist appeared to be leading the race for his party’s nomination… That is until Joe Biden announced his campaign for the presidency only weeks ago. дальше »
2019-5-21 01:11 | |
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Congressman Brad Sherman Wants To Ban Crypto Because It Scares The Living Shit Out Of Him
Urgently calling on Congress to “nip this in the bud”, U. S. Congressman Bradley Sherman recently proposed a bill outlawing the purchase of cryptocurrencies in America. His reasoning, whilst intended to convince Congress of the dangers of cryptocurrency, ironically illustrates the genuine value and utility of the unstoppable technology. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:21 | |
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Taking Candy Crush from Babies: GOP Senator Seeks Loot Box Ban
By CCN: U. S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is introducing a bill to ban what Variety calls, “exploitative video game industry practices that target children like loot boxes and pay-to-win. ” Loot boxes are paid upgrades in video games that players can buy. дальше »
2019-5-10 00:47 | |
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American senator pleads for children’s protection in anti-lootbox bill
American government officials have finally taken their shot at video game lootboxes. Specifically, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri announced his intention to introduce the “The Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act” to the US Senate. дальше »
2019-5-9 04:10 | |
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Seinfeld Actor Jason Alexander Slams ‘Jerk’ Ted Cruz in 2020 Presidential Burn
By CCN. com: Former presidential candidate Ted Cruz walked right into a comedic slam when he tried to make a Seinfeld joke on Twitter this week. His failed humor drew the attention of Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander (who played George Costanza on the cult sitcom) who called the Republican senator a “jerk. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:49 | |
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Elizabeth Warren’s Bombastic Rhetoric Smacks of Grandstanding
By CCN: 2020 Democrat presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren is at it again. Just a few weeks after flying the kite of slavery reparations in an effort to pander to African American voters, the Massachusetts senator has come out swinging. дальше »
2019-4-23 22:47 | |
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Bernie Sanders Doesn’t Give a Sh*t How Expensive Medicare for All Is
2020 presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders made “Medicare for All” his primary campaign slogan. The democratic-socialist senator from Vermont has been a starry-eyed supporter of the radical plan since 2013. дальше »
2019-4-12 19:23 | |
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Nevada Senator Wants To Establish State FinTech Sandbox
A recently introduced Nevada Senate bill calls for a regulatory experimentation program.
дальше »2019-4-2 00:35 | |
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Colorado senator wants to study blockchain for water rights management
A senator in Colorado wants the state to study the potential use of blockchain technology in water rights management. A bill submitted by Republican senator Jack Tate, alongside representatives Jeni James Arndt, and Marc Catlin, outlines the reasons why the Colorado Water Institute should be authorized to explore how the technology could help maximize operational efficiency, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:41 | |
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Utah Lawmakers Sponsor Bill to Exclude Cryptocurrency Transactions from Money Transmission Laws
A Utah state senator has introduced a bill that could exempt cryptocurrency and blockchain technology-focused businesses from the state’s money transmission laws. If passed, Utah would become the next after Pennsylvania and New Hampshire to classify virtual currency businesses outside the ambit of money transmission regulations. дальше »
2019-3-5 18:00 | |
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Not Feeling the Bern? US Voters Turned Off By Socialists, Want President Under Age 40 in Blow to Bernie Sanders
A new NBC/WSJ poll has revealed what Americans don’t want as president – a socialist or a septuagenarian over 75. Unfortunately for Democrats, their two front-runners each possess at least one of those two qualities. дальше »
2019-3-4 20:25 | |
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Why Bernie Sanders Should Absolutely Never Take Hillary Clinton’s Advice
She attempted – and failed – to become president in 2008 and 2016. What advice could she possibly offer? In an interview with “The View” on ABC News Friday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said he would not meet with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton for advice, as other 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls have done. дальше »
2019-3-3 02:38 | |
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Bernie Sanders and His $15 Wage Plan Won’t Help the Poor. Just Ask South Korea.
U. S. Senator Bernie Sanders is running for president in 2020, and as expected, he is focusing his campaign on his signature $15 minimum wage initiative. However, contrary to what Bernie Bros think, a forced increase in basic wage could lead to a drastic decline in jobs growth, cripple small businesses, and trigger an overall slowdown in the economy. дальше »
2019-3-2 18:58 | |
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Pot Stocks Get High as Fed’s Powell Calls for Banks to Clear the Smoke
Speaking in front of the US Congress today, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said clarity is needed for US banks dealing with cannabis companies. Marijuana is illegal under Federal law but legal now in 10 US states creating conflict for financial institutions. дальше »
2019-2-27 11:50 | |
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Bernie Sanders Raises $5.9 Million in a Single Day as Trump’s Most Significant Challenger
Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) is joining what is shaping up to become the most crowded and most diverse field of presidential candidates ever to be presented by the Democrat party, with the likes of Sen. дальше »
2019-2-22 15:38 | |
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‘Twitter is a Disaster’: CNN Expat Unloads after Reporter Exposed Dishing out Wardrobe Advice to Kamala Harris
A CNN national political reporter provided a glimpse of the cozy relationship between some members of the press and political elite Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) in a Twitter video that has gone viral. дальше »
2019-2-20 19:26 | |
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Bernie Sanders is Running for President. He’s the Only One Who Can Beat Trump
Bernie Sanders has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020. The 77-year-old is now the Democratic front-runner and the only candidate who can realistically beat Donald Trump. Not only is he the most popular Senator in the country, but recent polls also show he would pip Donald Trump in a hypothetical election. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:49 | |
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This US Senator Wants to Legalize Weed, Should Investors Get High on Pot Stocks?
For the best part of a century, American regulators have locked themselves into what many have recognised as an unwinnable war against a hardy plant that is cheap and easy to grow, with a wide variety of uses and end products. дальше »
2019-2-12 21:30 | |
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Elizabeth Warren Schemes to Take Down Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election, Does She Even Stand a Chance?
After much speculation, Senator Elizabeth Warren officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign on Saturday, where she vowed to challenge the super wealthy and fellow Democrats who served as their power brokers. дальше »
2019-2-10 00:08 | |
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Bitcoin Basher Elizabeth Warren Joins 2020 Presidential Race to Challenge Donald Trump
The cryptocurrency critic Elizabeth Warren is now getting prepared for a presidential race for 2020. She announced on Monday that she will be working with an exploratory committee in order to raise funds for the campaign. дальше »
2019-1-2 17:44 | |
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US Senator Jailed in Relation to a Fraudulent Crypto-Insurance Scheme
In yet another bizarre story to come out from within the crypto sector, a Georgia state senator was jailed a couple of days back for being involved with a fraudulent scheme that involved— you guessed it— ‘cryptocurrency’. дальше »
2018-12-31 22:00 | |
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The FTC is investigating loot boxes — but not for the right reasons
The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday joined the ongoing battle of attrition between regulators and game developers over the thorny topic of loot boxes. Last we heard about loot box legislation, a collection of European regulators were teaming up to investigate loot boxes and other maybe-kinda-sorta gambling practices, with one American entity joining in: the Washington State Gaming Commission. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:34 | |
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Report: Google quietly asks for donation back from GOP politician accused of racist remark
Google is reportedly rescinding a $5,000 donation to US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith over controversial remarks the Mississippi politician recently made. But, apparently, the company is trying to keep it under wraps. дальше »
2018-11-27 01:16 | |
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Marshalls President to Face No-Confidence Motion for Creating a Sovereign Crypto Currency Criticized by the IMF and the U.S Government
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine’s plans to create a cryptocurrency that would function as a legal tender could be frustrated by the efforts of eight senators from the country who joined together to present a no-confidence motion after the IMF, and the United States expressed their disagreement. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:10 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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Roubini Faces Off With Coin Center’s Van Valkenburgh at Senate Hearing
Nouriel Roubini, an economist best known for his predictions of the 2008 housing bubble, and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s director of research, testified before the U. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:06 | |
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‘Nurture Productive Aspects Of Cryptocurrency,’ US Presidential Hopeful Tells Senate
The US senator and potential presidential contender who suggested cryptocurrency “hurt” American families repeated concerns about the industry on October 11, saying it was “easy to steal. ” Warren Argues For Consumer Protection ‘Balance’ In a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Elizabeth Warren voiced fresh worry over the current regulatory climate in Washington, implying balanced rules should come into force. дальше »
2018-10-12 17:00 | |
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Maine Senator Vows to Speak with Donald Trump About Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht
Cryptocurrency, Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht–Eric Brakey, a Republican Senator from Maine, has been in contact with Ross Ulbricht over the conditions and extent of his imprisonment–which currently involved two life sentences for his involvement in The Silk Road, one of cryptocurrency’s oldest and most notorious bouts with illicit activity. дальше »
2018-10-8 00:28 | |
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