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Top Republican Touts Blockchain Privacy as Alternative to Regulating Big Tech
16.7.2019
U.S. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has argued for the use of blockchain networks in protecting users' data from "exploitation."
What to Expect When Congress Grills Facebook on Cryptocurrency This Week
15.7.2019
The Congressional hearings on Facebook's Libra are likely to focus more on the company's privacy failings than broad crypto policy questions
Japan Creates Working Group to Discuss Facebook Libra Ahead of G7 Meeting
15.7.2019
Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week
UK Announces ‘Dirty Money’ Crackdown, Including Tougher Crypto Regime
15.7.2019
The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets
Police in Spain Say Bitcoin ATMs Expose Problems in Europe’s AML Laws
12.7.2019
Spanish police authorities are raising the alarm because a recent criminal case involved the use of bitcoin ATMs, making their jobs more difficult
China Should Prepare Digital Yuan to Counter Facebook Libra: Ex-PBoC Chief
11.7.2019
China should revamp its plan for a national digital currency in the face of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, says the central bank's former head
Canada’s Crypto Exchanges Must Now Register as MSBs, Report Transactions Over $10K
11.7.2019
Canada has updated its anti-money laundering rules, classing crypto exchanges as MSBs and mandating financial compliance and reporting
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
10.7.2019
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India
North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative
9.7.2019
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech
Korean Watchdog Warns of Financial Stability Risk From Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project threatens the stability of financial systems, according to South Korea's Financial Services Commission
Facebook’s Libra Is a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Regulators, Says ECB Policymaker
8.7.2019
Benoit Coeure of the European Central Bank has said projects like Facebook's Libra require faster action from regulators
Bank of Japan: Adopting Central Bank Crypto Would Mean Dropping Cash
5.7.2019
A Bank of Japan official has ruled out the launch of a central bank digital currency because to do so would require the country to abandon cash
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives, ETNs
3.7.2019
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
3.7.2019
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency
Gemini to Apply for Broker-Dealer License in Bid to Trade Crypto Securities
2.7.2019
The Winklevoss-owned cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is applying for a broker-dealer license from FINRA
Planned Solution for FATF ‘Travel Rule’ Compliance Keeps User Data Private
2.7.2019
CipherTrace is teaming with Shyft on a blockchain solution to help crypto firms meet tough new standards from the Financial Action Task Force
BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies ‘Sooner Than We Think’
1.7.2019
The chief of the Bank for International Settlements has acknowledged that central banks will likely soon need to issue their own digital currencies
Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik’s ‘Defend Crypto’ Crowdfunding Effort
28.6.2019
The D.C.-based Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases
US Lawmakers Question FinCEN on Terrorist Use of Facebook’s Libra
27.6.2019
U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency
Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans
27.6.2019
Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict