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Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ is turning into a soap opera — and it’s gonna be a long season
Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project is turning into a bit of a soap opera, starring the tech giant and regulators as the main characters. Just yesterday, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz said the departure of several high-profile partners from the project was a good sign, but unsurprisingly the Libra Association had a different take altogether. дальше »
2019-10-16 12:48 | |
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After More Than A Year, Harbor Square Investments Receives Broker-Dealer License From FINRA
Harbor square Investments was officially designated a broker/dealer by FINRA. This approval comes after a meticulous process that took months to arrive at a conclusion. They tend to deploy deep experience, leading technology and intensive market intelligence to function the primary line of oversight for the brokerage trade – all at no cost to taxpayers. […] дальше »
2019-9-30 16:02 | |
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Hidden Lightning Network Bug Allowed Spending of ‘Fake’ Bitcoins
A bug discovered in the Lightning Network in June, which allowed lightning bitcoins not backed by actual bitcoins to be spent, has officially been addressed in a new dev full disclosure report released on Friday. дальше »
2019-9-28 13:00 | |
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CFTC hires Coinbase’s former Vice President to lead regulatory body’s Division of Market Oversight
U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Coinbase’s former Vice President, Dorothy D. DeWitt, to serve as the Director of the Division of Market Oversight. Previously, she had led Coinbase as the General Counsel of Business Lines and Markets. дальше »
2019-9-18 13:00 | |
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CFTC Taps Coinbase’s VP to Lead Division Responsible for Bitcoin Futures Oversight
Coinspeaker CFTC Taps Coinbase’s VP to Lead Division Responsible for Bitcoin Futures OversightAt CFTC, Coinbase's Dorothy D. DeWitt will be responsible for the supervision of derivatives platforms, including bitcoin futures, swap data repositories, as well as for the evaluation of the new platform-traded products. дальше »
2019-9-18 11:37 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Seeks Swiss Payment System License
Facebook’s Project Libra has applied for a payment system license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). FINMA says Libra’s service offerings will, however, require a broader oversight that would include operational risks, liquidity and more, according to a Reuters report on September 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-12 09:00 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Set to Register as Payment System in Switzerland
Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra Set to Register as Payment System in SwitzerlandFacebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking a Swiss payment system license, financial watchdog FINMA said, noting the breadth of the planned services would require broad oversight. дальше »
2019-9-11 13:20 | |
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Anthony Pompliano Says it Only Took Bitcoin 10 Years to Get to the G7
The G7 is meeting next week to explore the regulations around Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Unsurprisingly, Anthony Pompliano is not worried. G7 to Discuss Bitcoin Next week, the G7 is scheduled and this time the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States will set aside some time to discuss Bitcoin and digital currencies at length. дальше »
2019-8-22 22:00 | |
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Senior CFTC Official Who Set Bitcoin Futures Policy Is Leaving: Report
Amir Zaidi, director of the CFTC's Division of Market Oversight, is to leave the regulator within weeks, according to Bloomberg Law. дальше »
2019-8-9 11:06 | |
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CFTC policymaker behind Bitcoin futures and over-the-counter swaps announces departure
Amir Zaidi, Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight (DMO) and the man behind framing policies for Bitcoin Futures, as well as over-the-counter swaps, is leaving the agency. дальше »
2019-8-9 10:10 | |
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CFTC Policymaker Known for Bitcoin Futures Efforts Reportedly Leaving
The director of the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight, who worked on policy for Bitcoin futures, is allegedly leaving within weeks
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Regulation Is “Suffocating” New Crypto Exchanges, Says Digitex Founder
Cryptocurrencies are frequently compared to the Wild West, with regulators as the absent lawmen. But authorities are now appearing in force, and cowboys are taking note. The latest actions against BitMEX could completely upend the crypto trading industry. дальше »
2019-7-29 21:20 | |
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The AI community’s reaction to Microsoft’s $1BN ‘investment’ in OpenAI is priceless
Microsoft recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, an AI startup co-founded by Elon Musk (no longer involved) and focused on developing human-level artificial intelligence. Normally, this would be an article about robots that can think and how two of the biggest players in the AI industry joining forces could lead to amazing things. дальше »
2019-7-25 02:59 | |
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Swiss Data Protection Watchdog Awaits Official Details On Facebook’s Libra Project
The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) said it is still waiting to hear from Facebook regarding its supposed oversight of Libra, the social media giant's proposed cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-25 23:09 | |
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Just How Badly Will the U.S. Crypto Crackdown Hurt Bitcoin?
Following U. S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s warning that the federal government will pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing cryptocurrency regulations, various federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations have started to take a step further in tightening oversight on the budding bitcoin industry. дальше »
2019-7-22 20:15 | |
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Bitcoin Approaches Second Inning as Bakkt Exchange Launch Nears
Bakkt has been trumpeted as a future main driver of crypto institutional adoption and even the bull market. The bitcoin futures exchange boasts everything Wall Street firms are looking for – the promise of uncorrelated returns to the stock market plus the confidence of regulatory oversight. дальше »
2019-7-20 01:50 | |
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God forgive us, we made cocktails using Soylent
The idea behind Soylent is simple: why waste time cooking when you can replace meals with a powdered drink? “Don’t be lame,” the concept seemed to say, “it’s the future now — food’s dumb. ” Generally, this is all well and good(-ish), but it leaves out one vital ingredient of life: getting shitfaced. дальше »
2019-7-17 14:55 | |
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Overview: Facebook Libra Project US Senate Hearing
Earlier today Facebook Libra met with US Senators from the Senate Banking Committee. Here are a few highlights of note from the hearing. Facebook Libra Meets with Lawmakers Again Today Facebook answered questions from concerned US lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:52 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Cracking As Government Drums For Regulation
Bitcoin (BTC) is down 14. 8 percent Steven Mnuchin is calling for cryptocurrency oversight and compliance Eventual regulation of cryptocurrencies in the US, following Steven Mnuchin presser, could have far-reaching consequences on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:00 | |
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What Congress May Want To Know About Facebook's Libra
With Facebook set to meet with the Senate on Tuesday and the House on Wednesday, Washington insiders report that lawmakers will be interested in Libra's classification as a possible exchange-traded fund, what Facebook will do to ensure user privacy, and what the Swiss headquarters of the Libra Association will mean for US oversight of the project. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:45 | |
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Dash reports vulnerabilities in its wallet; urges users to create new HD wallet
Dash Wallet reported an oversight on July 12, wherein an externally loaded script was reported to send users private keys to a server. Dash’s official Twitter handle informed the community about such activities and urged users to not use the wallet until the team handles the situation. дальше »
2019-7-12 15:00 | |
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VCA selects Exiger for counsel on crypto exchange integrity standards
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceThe Virtual Commodity Association (VCA), a non-profit organization of cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians working to establish a self-regulatory organization (SRO) designation for U. дальше »
2019-7-12 01:48 | |
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P2P Exchanges See Uptick In Use As Regulators Join The Cryptosphere
Peer-to-peer exchanges including Bisq and Local.Bitcoin.com have seen a rise in user rates from traders looking to maintain a level of anonymity as regulators call for more oversight of online exchanges. дальше »
2019-7-12 23:38 | |
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Spend.com app partners with Paxos enabling easier crypto payments
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceSpend. com, a crypto payment ecosystem, today announced a partnership with Paxos, a regulated Trust company, which operates itBit, a bitcoin exchange with oversight from the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS). дальше »
2019-7-12 19:35 | |
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Virtual Commodity Association Set To Launch 6 Crypto Regulatory Committees
The Virtual Commodity Association, a group of four crypto exchanges, plans to launch six committees aimed at providing standards and regulatory oversight for the crypto industry as the association works to become a self-regulatory organization. дальше »
2019-7-12 18:57 | |
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India’s Crypto Ban Predictably Triggers Massive Bitcoin Price Premiums
By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price has reached $11,200 at its peak earlier this month on major exchanges including Bitstamp and Coinbase following a large spike in volume and overall interest. According to reports, bitcoin is trading higher in India and Iran with premiums ranging from 5 to 30 percent, two regions that have practically restricted bitcoin trading. дальше »
2019-6-24 13:05 | |
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Bank of England Governors Lauds the Potential of Facebook’s Libra But Knows Challenges Are Coming
Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England. , recently told the Financial Times that he is open-minded regarding the Libra token from Facebook. He, however, warned that mass adoption of the new token would subject it to serve regulation by relevant financial oversight authorities. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:29 | |
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VPN Providers Defy Order to Connect to Russia’s Internet Censor
Russian regulators have once again moved to expand oversight of the online space in an attempt to ensure compliance with various restrictions Moscow is trying to impose. But as in other cases, their efforts have been met with resistance. дальше »
2019-6-16 20:35 | |
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FATF to Release New Rules for Global Crypto Sector, Impacting Exchanges, Funds, Custodians
On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector
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FASB: криптовалюты не нуждаются в регулировании, поскольку исчезнут через 5 лет
Совет по стандартам финансовой отчетности (FASB), орган, который устанавливает общепринятые принципы бухгалтерского учета США, шокировал многих своим заявлением о том, что регулирующие правила для криптовалют не нужны, поскольку, по их мнению, виртуальные валюты исчезнут через 5 лет. дальше »
2019-6-6 20:48 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] is growing, but is not entirely free of ‘government interference’, claims Saifedean Ammous
Bitcoin [BTC] was very dominant in 2019 and the decentralized asset, which is free of any government oversight, retrieved positive market sentiment. According to Saifedean Ammous, Bitcoin is up by 18 million percent over the last 10 years, indicating its rapid growth over the period. дальше »
2019-6-5 05:30 | |
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QuadrigaCX And Cryptopia Users Had A Terrible January 14
On January 14, Cryptopia experienced its major hack and QuadrigaCX announced the death of its founder and CEO Gerald Cotten, causing users of both exchanges to experience frozen withdrawals. While the coincidence is enticing, the real connection between the two exchanges appears to be the lack of regulatory oversight. дальше »
2019-5-30 18:57 | |
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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Supreme Court Advocate Shares His Views on Creating Fruitful Legal Cryptocurrency Rules in India
N. S. Nappinai, an Indian Supreme Court advocate has come up with suggestions that can help in regulating cryptocurrencies and digital asset in India. She says that the right regulatory framework should be devised in a way that promises transparency, oversight, and accountability. дальше »
2019-5-24 19:33 | |
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Crypto Exchanges in the Hot Seat as Japanese Regulators Increase Oversight
The Financial Services Agency (FSA), which doubles as both Japan’s crypto and financial regulatory watchdog, has ordered all bitcoin trading venues and digital assets exchanges in the region to strengthen their know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) measures, as part of preparation for the upcoming G-7 summit and FATF inspection, reports Nikkei on May 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-24 13:00 | |
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Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Cryptocurrency in India
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake, she explains. дальше »
2019-5-24 07:45 | |
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Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Crypto in India
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake, she explains. дальше »
2019-5-25 07:45 | |
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Baidu Stock Slides 16%: Here’s Why China’s Google is Stuck in Freefall
By CCN: Baidu, China’s largest search engine and that country’s equivalent of Google, suffered a 16 percent stock price haircut after reporting a poor earnings quarter that stunned shareholders. Baidu Stock in Freefall After Q1 Losses Shock Investors As China’s economic growth continues to slide, one of its largest tech companies, Baidu, has taken a hit to advertising revenues. дальше »
2019-5-18 21:20 | |
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Crypto Management is More Critical Than Ever Before, And That’s a Good Thing
Coinspeaker Crypto Management is More Critical Than Ever Before, And That’s a Good ThingIncreasing regulatory oversight and the latest progression made in the crypto movement means that users are tasked with keeping track of their cryptos in a clear and auditable way. дальше »
2019-5-16 20:19 | |
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In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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The SEC Has a New Exchange Traded Fund Application to Review
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
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WeChat Plans to Stop Merchants From Transacting in Cryptocurrencies
WeChat, the #1 messaging app in China, is also widely used for cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
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New report makes case for greater regulatory oversight of crypto asset sector
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm CipherTrace provides insights into the state of the global crypto asset sector. The Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report makes the case for increased regulatory oversight as the industry matures. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:00 | |
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What Everyone is Missing in the Controversial Bitfinex and Tether Discussion
In evaluating the New York Attorney General’s recent bombshell announcement about Tether/Bitfinex, the one thing that I pointed out in the OAG Court Filing that I believe has been a crucial oversight by many in the crypto space is the fact that ‘Merlin’ (who we now know to be Giancarlo Devasini) was asking ‘Oz’ (who […] дальше »
2019-5-3 00:58 | |
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Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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