Regulation

former-ripple-advisor-to-become-us-‘comptroller-of-the-currency’-under-joe-biden
Posted by | January 21, 2021
Former Ripple advisor to become US ‘Comptroller of the Currency’ under Joe Biden

The new administration is said to be more crypto friendly than the outgoing Trump government. And now, even crypto players are joining in.Treasury to Ripple to ComptrollerFormer Ripple advisor and...

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why-joe-biden’s-presidency-could-be-a-fresh-start-for-crypto
Posted by | January 21, 2021
Why Joe Biden’s presidency could be a fresh start for crypto

The Biden administration’s first decisions and appointments look promising for the crypto industry as a whole so far.Shortly after his inauguration, US President Joe Biden and his administration have already...

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here-are-the-us-treasury-proposals-for-bitcoin-and-‘virtual-currency’-wallets
Posted by | January 19, 2021
Here are the US Treasury proposals for Bitcoin and ‘virtual currency’ wallets

They don’t seem very promising, despite the crypto industry’s rapid growth in the past year.“Self hosted” walletsA release by the US Department of Treasury on Monday detailed the government’s proposal...

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how-compliance-software-detects-fraud-and-money-laundering-involving-crypto
Posted by | January 18, 2021
How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering involving crypto

The crypto industry has boomed over the past 12 months. While 2019 began with a total market cap of $200 billion, the explosion in Bitcoin’s value resulted in this figure...

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what-does-the-january-15-deadline-hold-for-tether,-the-world’s-biggest-stablecoin
Posted by | January 14, 2021
What does the January 15 deadline hold for Tether, the world’s biggest stablecoin

Tomorrow is an important date for the issuers of Tether, a USD-pegged stablecoin. But what does it mean?Tether, the crypto heartbeatTether Limited, the company behind the widely-used Tether (USDT) stablecoin,...

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is-gary-gensler’s-appointment-as-head-of-the-us.-sec-good-for-bitcoin?
Posted by | January 13, 2021
Is Gary Gensler’s appointment as head of the U.S. SEC good for Bitcoin?

The incoming chairman is said to hold a favorable view of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.Bad for Wall Street, Good for BitcoinGary Gensler will be named chair of the U.S. Securities...

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here’s-why-the-uk-financial-regulator-said-crypto-investors-can-“lose-all-their-money”
Posted by | January 11, 2021
Here’s why the UK financial regulator said crypto investors can “lose all their money”

The regulator issued the warning shortly after crypto markets took a hit on Monday.No getting rich quickU.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warned on Monday that investments and lending products related...

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Posted by | January 6, 2021
Here’s why stablecoins like USDC going ‘legal’ is bullish for DeFi

A landmark announcement for USDC. Unending social euphoria. Observers calling it bullish for DeFi. But what’s the whole deal really aboutThe day the US government supported cryptoMonday saw one of...

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rep.-soto-seeks-to-create-office-to-‘coordinate’-federal-use-of-blockchain-tech
Posted by | January 2, 2021
Rep. Soto seeks to create office to ‘coordinate’ Federal use of blockchain tech

The dedicated office would oversee "all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government.” 6683 Total views 53 Total shares A new bill filed on...

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cardano-founder-says-xrp-“not-a-security,”-but-there’s-a-catch
Posted by | December 30, 2020
Cardano founder says XRP “not a security,” but there’s a catch

The CEO of IOHK said XRP remains clean—as of today in its current form—from the SEC despite troubles mounting for Ripple, its issuing company.XRP’s controversial pastIn an ask-me-anything session on...

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