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Facebook Steps Up Libra Lobbying Even As It Faces Uphill Battles On Other Fronts

Facebook is stepping up its lobbying game for Libra in the nation’s capital. According to a report in […]

July 24, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

NYDFS Creates New Division To Issue BitLicenses and Oversee Innovation

The New York State Department of Financial Services has created a new division to supervise crypto businesses operating […]

July 24, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Bakkt Begins Testing Futures Contracts Today

Bakkt, the ICE-backed bitcoin futures exchange, begins testing of its bitcoin futures contracts today. The exchange plans to […]

July 22, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

CFTC Investigating BitMEX

Hong Kong-based trading exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for possible illegal […]

July 22, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

ECB Official Says Stablecoins Are Not Cause For Concern

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On Thursday Jens Weidmann, a high-ranking official at the European Central Bank said that stablecoins should not alarm […]

July 22, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

What Did The Facebook Libra Hearings Accomplish?

One of the most interesting moments during the two days of hearing to understand and evaluate Facebook’s Libra […]

July 18, 2019 opinion, regulation

Libra Faces Congressional Ire In Second Hearing

There was no love lost for Facebook’s Libra on the second day it was presented before lawmakers. David […]

July 17, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Why Facebook’s Libra Testimony Is Important

Facebook’s Libra has generated a media storm of commentary and analysis since it was released last month. In […]

July 16, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Joins Critics Chorus for Facebook’s Libra

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Facebook’s Libra coin has dominated cryptocurrency headlines since its announcement last month. Today was no exception. This afternoon […]

July 15, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Libra Will Incur Sales Tax: Techcrunch

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency will “benefit” tax authorities at the household level and consumption level, according to Libra’s policy […]

July 15, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

UK Plans To Make All Crypto Businesses AML Compliant By Jan 2020

The UK Government plans to make the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) responsible for enforcing regulatory practices, such as […]

July 15, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation, Uncategorized

Winklevii-backed Virtual Commodities Association Gears Up For SRO Designation

The Winklevoss-backed Virtual Commodity Association (VCA) is planning to become a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for cryptocurrency exchanges. Yusuf […]

July 11, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Facebook’s Libra Raises “Serious Concerns” – Fed Chief Jerome Powell

Facebook’s Libra project continues to generate heat among legislators and policymakers. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee […]

July 10, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Is Christine Lagarde’s Nomination as ECB Chief Good For Cryptocurrencies?

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What does IMF chief Christine Lagarde’s nomination for the head post at the European Central Bank (ECB) mean […]

July 5, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Facebook’s Partners in Libra Have Not Committed To It: NYT

Questions and controversies continue to dog Facebook’s entry into blockchain and cryptocurrencies. According to a report in the […]

June 26, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Will Libra Allow Facebook to Print Money For Its Business?

Facebook has window-dressed its Libra initiative as a noble mission to help the world’s unbanked population. But it […]

June 25, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

How are Regulators Reacting to Facebook’s Libra? A Recap

Facebook’s announcement of Libra, its blockchain and cryptocurrency to bank the unbanked, has generated a storm of opinions […]

June 22, 2019 regulation

New FATF Rule Recommends Cryptocurrency Exchanges Collect Customer Information

Call it the mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body tasked with combating […]

June 21, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Binance Blocks U.S. Traders

Hong Kong-based Binance, which recently announced plans to set up US operations, has blocked US customers from trading […]

June 14, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

Mixed Response to SEC Case Against Kik

As the dust settles on the SEC’s suit against Kik, the list of supporters for Defend Crypto, a […]

June 6, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

SEC Files Case Against Messaging Startup Kik

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing messaging app Kik for an unregistered securities sale. Kik sold […]

June 5, 2019 cryptocurrency news, regulation

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