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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 | |
‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Says the Congress
Coinspeaker ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Says the CongressIt seems that big companies as Facebook, Amazon and Google might be forbidden to launch their digital assets. If the Congress's Bill pass - they could face with paying $1K penalties per day. дальше »
2019-7-14 14:20 | |
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 | |
Facebook’s Libra Is The Push Behind China’s Latest Move To Develop Its Own Digital Currency
Ever Since Libra was unveiled, it has attracted the attention of several people, from analysts to the US Congress, regulators and most recently, the Asian giant, China. Reports say that China is looking to develop its own digital currency because Libra poses a massive risk to global financial and monetary systems. дальше »
2019-7-10 18:37 | |
US Lawmaker Questions Facebook’s Real Intentions With Libra
It would appear Facebook’s venture into the world of digital money may hit a roadblock before it is even launched. The Libra project, which is not a cryptocurrency by any stretch of the imagination, has not received official approval by the US Congress. дальше »
2019-6-19 21:00 | |
A Bill to Ban All Crypto? Congressman Calls for the Outlawing of Digital Assets
A congressman with a track record of bashing crypto has come out once again calling for a ban on digital assets. Republican Brad Sherman supposedly raised the idea earlier today in Congress. This is not the first time this week that someone has called for a ban on digital assets. дальше »
2019-5-10 01:00 | |
U.S. Reps Tell IRS to Publish New Crypto Tax Guidelines
Since it has now become mandatory for digital assets traders to remit taxes, 21 members of the United States Congress, led by congressman Thomas Earl Emmer, have jointly sent a bipartisan letter to the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urging it to publish new guidelines on crypto tax remittance, according to a press releaseRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-13 19:00 | |
Bank CEOs Testified Before the US Congress Regarding Changes in the Banking Industry
CEOs of different recognized banks have testified before the US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee regarding how the banking industry has changed over the last 10 years. The meeting took place on April 10, and other topics such as digital currencies and blockchain technology have also been addressed. Since Bitcoin’s creation 10 years ago, […] дальше »
2019-4-11 20:13 | |
New Bill Intended To Fight Crypto-Related Crime Introduced In Congress
Not to be confused with the Token Taxonomy Act, the Digital Taxonomy Act of 2019 introduced by Representative Darren Soto would allocate funds to the Federal Trade Commission to help stop crime related to cryptocurrency and digital assets. дальше »
2019-4-11 20:26 | |
U.S. Congress Explore Additional Cryptocurrency Regulations
A pair of United States Congressmen are at the forefront of efforts to improve the cryptocurrency regulatory paradigm in the country. Stakeholders from lawmakers to investors say the country needs to act fast or risk falling behind Europe and Asia in the race to dominate the landscape of the emerging digital economy. Bipartisan Efforts toRead More дальше »
2019-4-1 20:00 | |
Litecoin (LTC) Firm above $50, Blockchain Could Modernize Congress
Litecoin price up 3. 4 percent The blockchain is a window and an opportunity Participation level rise as Litecoin prices print higher Kevin McCarthy believes that blockchain will help build trust in public institutions. дальше »
2019-3-15 22:00 | |
Homeland Security Bill is Overkill, Bitcoin Isn’t Good For Terrorists, Here’s Why
As the 116th Congress gets underway, a wide range of proposals affecting blockchain technology are on the agenda. Some of the bills would provide greater regulatory clarity for operators within the space. дальше »
2019-3-13 18:18 | |
A $20 phone for Africa is MWC’s unlikeliest hero
Foldable displays and 5G are the buzzwords that dominated this year’s Mobile World Congress. That said, the phone that most impressed me was a budget handset aimed at bridging the vast digital chasm between the developed world and the developing world. дальше »
2019-2-26 16:30 | |
Blockchain Support Group ‘Chamber of Digital Commerce’ Requests US Govt for Crypto Guidelines
Across the world, various governments have successfully implemented blockchain strategy. However, in the United States, such efforts have stalled. In 2018, the IRS was publicly criticized by a member of Congress for not creating a specific tax code for cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-2-21 21:31 | |
Sex, Drugs & Bitcoin: New U.S. Bill To Study Impact of Crypto on Trafficking
Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrency, United States–In the midst of the most recent market selloff, which saw most top cryptocurrencies fall to their relative low for 2019, the United States Congress has passed a new bill with interesting stipulations into the study of digital assets. дальше »
2019-1-30 05:33 | |
Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
Congress Members Seek to Exclude Cryptocurrencies from the Definition of a Security
Regulatory clarity on the legal status of cryptocurrencies may arrive sooner than expected after two members of the U. S. Congress proposed a bill to exempt digital tokens from the definition of traditional securities, reported CNBC on December 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:00 | |
Bill to Curb Iranian National Crypto Filed in US Congress
Draft legislation designed to hamper Iran’s efforts to create a sovereign cryptocurrency has been introduced in the U. S. Congress. The Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act bans U. S. citizens and companies from all transactions and dealings in Iranian digital currency. дальше »
2018-12-24 00:30 | |
“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
MIT Digital Currency Initiative Specialist Brian Forde: Bitcoin is not Being Used in Mid-Term Elections
The mid-term elections in the United States are coming up and some people are arguing whether Bitcoin is being used to mess with them. Brian Forde has recently written an op piece for Coindesk about this issue. дальше »
2018-11-5 21:47 | |
Library of Congress deems video game preservation legal — to a point
A decision from the Librarian of Congress and the US Copyright Office, handed down earlier this week, could mean older games can now legally be saved by video game historians and archivists — with some stipulations, of course. дальше »
2018-10-27 22:03 | |
Paralelni Polis Hackers Congress 2018: Cryptocurrency Event Overview
An Overview of The Paralelni Polis Hackers Congress 2018 This year, Prague will host what is probably one of the most significant digital currency conventions in the world, the Hackers Congress Paralelni Polis. дальше »
2018-10-6 23:07 | |
Cryptocurrency Transactions are Traceable, Says DHS and ICE to US Congress
An official of the ICE has stated before the US Congress, that cryptocurrency transactions are traceable. According to the official, digital currency transactions make criminals vulnerable and an easy target for law enforcement. дальше »
2018-10-5 20:34 | |
Crypto Task Force Bill Passes House of Representatives, Moves to Senate
A bill that seeks to create a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism has just passed the House of Representatives. House Resolution 5036 (H. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:12 | |
Congress Urged to Step Up Cryptocurrency Legislative Efforts
Stakeholders in the cryptocurrency industry have urged the U. S Congress to step up its legislative efforts or risk seeing the country fall behind in the emerging global cryptocurrency and blockchain technology narrative. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:42 | |
Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations Leads to Lack of Innovation, Say Crypto Firms to U.S. Congress
U. S. lawmakers met venture capital firms and entrepreneurs operating in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space this week, with the latter group cautioning watchdogs of the possible “brain-drain” if digital assets continue to be abided by 72-year-old regulations. дальше »
2018-9-27 05:00 | |
Cryptocurrency Regulations on the Floor at Capitol Hill
A new crypto bill will be presented by the US Congress this fall led by Ohio Republican Warren Davidson. He is hosting a roundtable of representatives from Wall Street, venture capital firms and crypto companies to understand the crypto industry better. дальше »
2018-9-25 17:15 | |
Three Pro-Cryptocurrency Bills to Be Introduced to Congress
Three pieces of legislation will be brought before Congress by the co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus. Their intent is to streamline the growing industry by introducing concise and transparent guidelines for businesses and investors, while also providing a safe harbor for taxpayers who use cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-23 02:00 | |
U.S. Congressman Drafts Blockchain Development Bills
The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, U. S. Representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of blockchain-focused bills in support of the development and use of blockchain technology and digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-22 18:10 | |
Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
Congress Pressures IRS to Issue Better Tax Guidelines for Cryptocurrency
In a letter sent from the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, U. S. lawmakers are calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to issue more specific guidelines for taxes on digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-21 04:00 | |
Cash, Not Crypto, Still King When It Comes to Funding Terrorists
One of the main arguments used by cryptocurrency critics is that digital currencies make it easier to finance terrorism. But, as they say, the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. A defense expert recently told the US Congress that it is actually harder to finance terrorists using cryptos after citing that numerous attempts by terrorist […] Cash, Not Crypto, Still King When It Comes to Funding Terrorists was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-12 18:29 | |
Congressional Hearing Finds Cryptocurrency “Poor Form of Money” For Terrorists
Cryptocurrency–In a bid for the growing acceptance and education of cryptocurrency, a U. S. Congress Subcommittee on Terrorism has recently exonerated the form of digital money in relation to its use by those who would seek to do the country harm. дальше »
2018-9-11 03:06 | |
Terrorists Not Gaining From Cryptos But Risks Remain, Experts Tell Congress
Terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and others have unsuccessfully tried to raise money through cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, a former CIA analyst told Congress on Friday per Forbes. дальше »
2018-9-10 00:30 | |
First U.S. Congress Member Reveals Owning Bitcoin, Ethereum
Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee in the US House of Representatives, recently disclosed his personal cryptocurrency holdings. The revelation comes amidst rule changes mandating disclosure for members of the House. дальше »
2018-8-8 11:00 | |
Congress Committee Chairman is Betting on Crypto – Reveals Investments in Annual Disclosure
Rep. Bob Goodlatte has become the first person in Congress to reveal his cryptocurrency holdings to the world. The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee owns digital currencies, as revealed in his annual disclosure report. дальше »
2018-8-7 18:49 | |
BTC, ETH And BCH Owned In Huge Amounts By Members Of The White House
Within the United States, members of Congress and other authorities are starting to be required to account for and declare their digital assets. This is a little bit of a paradox in that cryptocurrency was designed to challenge government control, yet in this scenario, we are seeing members of one of the world’s most powerful governments declare their crypto assets, on a frankly colossal scale. дальше »
2018-8-7 13:30 | |
At Least One Member of Congress Owns as Much as $80,000 in Cryptocurrency
As per new rules requiring members of Congress to disclose cryptocurrency holdings, at least one of the House is now known to have invested in digital assets. How Many in Congress are Hoarding Cryptos? Rep. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:00 | |
Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight
In recent regulatory news, Dutch police have reported an increase in electricity fraud associated with crypto mining, a Michigan Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee has urged Congress to make the development of clear guidelines overseeing the cryptocurrency industry a top priority, and digital currency advocacy group, Chamber of Digital Commerce, has published […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:35 | |
Digital Currency Regulations Should Be Among Congress’s Top Priorities, Says Prominent Lawmaker
Bill Huizenga, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, recently stated that lawmakers should become more proactive in regulating the “muddied and fairly opaque” digital currency market, especially digital tokens trading and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-7-29 19:28 | |
U.S. House Committees Begin Discussing Cryptocurrencies with SEC
Two committees of the American Congress held a public hearing in July 2018 to discuss matters related to cryptocurrencies. They discussed the use of bitcoin as means of payment, general applications of blockchain technology and the necessity of a sound legal framework. дальше »
2018-7-24 17:00 | |
What went on at Us congress and crypto hearings: positive regulation to ponzi comparisons!
Law and technology scholar specializing in digital property, electronic contract, big data privacy, and virtual communities. Co-Founder and CEO of Clovyr startup, which essentially functions as a decentralized app store. дальше »
2018-7-22 23:18 | |
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Warns Against Cryptocurrencies Yet Again
According to CNBC, US central bank’s chair Jerome Powell has asked investors to be cautious while investing in cryptocurrencies. Speaking to the members of the Congress on Wednesday, he warned people about serious risks they could get exposed to if they invest in digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-19 18:24 | |
US Congress holds hearings on cryptocurrencies
The subcommittee on monetary policy and trade of the US Congress held hearings on digital currencies. Cryptocurrencies are innovative asset that needs to be regulated, but it should be done carefully, the hearings come to such a conclusion. дальше »
2018-7-20 15:21 | |
The CFTC warns Congress of the Gest Crypto Rules in the Congress’s tone
The latest Congressional Hearing had academic, engineering and entrepreneurial experts discussing how digital currencies should be dealt amid the existing need of innovation and education in this space. дальше »
2018-7-19 12:44 | |
CFTC Warns The Congress For Hasty Crypto Rules During Congressional Hearing
The latest Congressional Hearing had academic, engineering and entrepreneurial experts discussing how digital currencies should be dealt amid the existing need of innovation and education in this space. дальше »
2018-7-19 10:05 | |