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Facebook Libra Redesigned: New System and Cryptocurrency to Comply With Regulations
17.4.2020
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has undergone major changes. A number of key areas have been redesigned, including the payment system, the Libra cryptocurrency, and the addition of new single-currency stablecoins. The changes largely aim to comply with regulatory requirements. Also...
US Lawmaker Calls Libra’s Revamp Insufficient
17.4.2020
Rep. Sylvia Garcia's comments suggest Libra's roots as a Facebook initiative remain a political liability despite the consortium's steps to sate critics
Libra Scales Back Global Currency Ambitions in Concession to Regulators
16.4.2020
The Facebook-spawned Libra Association has scaled back its original vision of a global digital currency backed by a basket of fiat currencies
China’s Internet Finance Association Says Blockchain Is Maturing
15.4.2020
The National Internet Finance Association of China says blockchain is headed towards maturity
Online Voting Not Secure Even With Blockchain, Says US Association
10.4.2020
Voting on the blockchain in the United States is neither secure nor reliable, according to a letter written by a scientific association
Telegram’s Fight Against SEC Will Help Push Cryptocurrency Legislation, Says Trade Group
9.4.2020
Telegram’s ongoing court battle with the SEC over its $1.7 billion token offering could put pressure on Congress to move cryptocurrency regulation forward, according to the Blockchain Association
New Wrapped Bitcoin Platform Allows You to Transact in BTC Using Tezos
8.4.2020
On April 8, the Bitcoin Association Switzerland (BAS) announced the launch of a new wrapped bitcoin project called Tzbtc. The token will be used on the Tezos network and each token will be backed 1:1 with BTC. The project is now the fourth tokenized project that leverages BTC on another blockchain....
Blockchain Association Says Court ‘Erred’ With Decision to Block Telegram’s Token Issuance
7.4.2020
The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country
In Legal Battle With US SEC, Telegram Sees New Support From Trade Association
6.4.2020
Telegram sees new support from the Blockchain Association in legal fight with SEC over $1.7 billion ICO for GRAM tokens
Tokyo-Based Association Announces New Guidelines for Blockchain Gaming
25.3.2020
Having blockchain gaming companies develop products in compliance with Japanese gambling laws is part of the association’s goals
50 Companies Back New Cryptocurrency Project Competing With Facebook’s Libra
13.3.2020
Some members of the Libra Association are now backing a rival project called Celo, which has its own blockchain and cryptocurrency. Over 50 major companies have pledged their support, each pursuing a diverse set of use cases. The project claims that the combined reach of all members exceeds...
Crypto-keen Japanese Securities Giant Joins STO Association
12.3.2020
The Japanese cryptocurrency scene could be about to welcome another major player to the fray – after major securities and brokerage firm Tokai Tokyo became the latest member of an increasingly high-profile and powerful-looking security token offering (STO) association.
The move comes just months...
Libra Association Member Offers an Explanation for the Crypto Market Decline
9.3.2020
Marc Bhargava, co-founder of crypto prime broker Tagomi, isn’t surprised by the current market selloff — he blames margin calls
Switzerland’s Crypto Valley Association Head Says CBDC Is a Good Idea
6.3.2020
Central bank digital currencies are “the next logical stage,” according to Crypto Valley Association president Daniel Haudenschild
Bitcoin Lawsuit: Lawyers Accuse Craig Wright of Forgery, Can’t Locate Former Nchain CEO
4.3.2020
The Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit in Florida continues to unravel as the plaintiff’s law firm has accused Craig Wright of forging documents that allegedly stemmed from the mysterious bonded courier. Kleiman’s attorney has scheduled a few more depositions with people like Wright’s wife...
Prime Broker Tagomi Becomes 22nd Member of Facebook’s Libra Association
26.2.2020
Tagomi is joining the Libra Association
Crypto Prime Broker Tagomi To Join Libra Association
26.2.2020
Crypto Prime Broker Tagomi joins Facebook’s Libra Association - expected to contribute $10 M to the development of the stablecoin
South Korean Tax Policy Association Proposes Two-Step Tax on Cryptocurrencies
25.2.2020
Cryptocurrency is here to stay in South Korea as tax experts are looking into how to tax traders
Shopify Joins Libra While Quitter Vodafone Advertises Bitcoin on Facebook
24.2.2020
Facebook’s coin project, Libra, continues to draw attention despite setbacks, including a shrinking pool of backers and a growing number of worried regulators. But now with JP Morgan seeing potential for the social network’s cryptocurrency and e-commerce giant Shopify joining the Libra...
Shopify Becomes the Latest Firm to Join Libra Association
22.2.2020
Shopify, the Canada-based globally acclaimed e-commerce firm, has taken the crypto community in a blow through its official announcement celebrating its entry in Libra Association, which serves as the backbone for Facebook’s highly controversial stablecoin project, Libra. The news is like a spring...