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Former Canadian Prime Minister Mentions Bitcoin Alongside Gold as Alternative Reserve Currencies
20.1.2021
Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has mentioned bitcoin alongside gold as assets that can possibly act as alternative reserve currencies. However, the former premier still argues that despite the growing questions about the dollar’s reserve status, he does not see any real...
Australian Bitcoin Trader Sues Banks for Systematic Discrimination
19.1.2021
An Australian bitcoin trader has filed a lawsuit against two of the country’s biggest commercial banks, accusing them of systematic discrimination when they closed his accounts on short notice. Allan Flynn is demanding compensation of AU$250,000 ($193,000) from ANZ and Westpac banks...
Latest Music Act to Launch a Social Token: Portugal. The Man
14.1.2021
The Grammy Award–winning band is turning to Rally to join the ranks of musicians launching fan engagement tokens
Blockchain Platform Telos Launches Crypto Tokens That Act Like Treasurys
4.1.2021
The "T-Bond" non-fungible tokens will allow cryptocurrency projects to sell tokens that are locked until maturity conditions are met
FinCEN Wants US Citizens to Disclose Offshore Crypto Holdings of $10K+
31.12.2020
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network wants U.S. persons who hold crypto in offshore accounts to report holdings over $10,000
Bitfinex CTO: Tether Is Registered and Regulated Under FinCEN- USDT Not Next Target of the US SEC
31.12.2020
The CTO at Bitfinex Paolo Ardoino has pushed back against rumours that the company’s Tether stablecoin may be the next target of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Bitfinex executive insists that the Tether stablecoin, whose market capitalization has now surpassed...
The US SEC Fines Shipchain $2 Million for Conducting an Unregistered Token Offering: Company Agrees to Cease Operations
24.12.2020
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against Shipchain and ordered it to pay a penalty of $2.05 million. Additionally, the regulator has directed Shipchain, a shipping and logistics company, to transfer Ship tokens in the possession or control of...
XRP Token Plunges Nearly 40% Following the Announcement of SEC Charges Against Ripple
23.12.2020
Ripple’s XRP has lost almost 40% of its value after the token price dropped from $0.51 on December 21 to $0.31 at the time of writing. The token’s plunge appears to be the result of legal proceedings initiated against Ripple by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At...
Covid Relief Bill Still Includes Felony Streaming Act, But Twitch Streamers Are Probably Safe
22.12.2020
Earlier this month, Republican senator Thom Tillis managed to graft an act that would turn streaming copyrighted material into a felony onto the much-debated omnibus spending bill, which also includes a paltry second covid relief check, among many other things. After even more debate (and many...
“I Don’t Know”
21.12.2020
I’ve learned to be more comfortable not knowing. “I don’t know”, comes easier now. “I don’t know anything about that.” It’s okay. It feels good to say.
Whether it’s service workers, Houdini, shadow DOM, web components, HTTP2, CSS grid, “micro-front ends”, AVIF… there are many paths before...
Spray Away the Germs With This $19 Motion-Activated Hand Sanitizing Mist Dispenser
20.12.2020
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Crypto Voucher, a Thoughtful Crypto Gift for Your Loved Ones
20.12.2020
Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any other occasion when it is a time for giving and showing that you care, most of us try to be thoughtful and give the gift that stands out. Gifting is not only an act of kindness; it is also an art that takes into consideration not only everything...
Women in Tech Say Proposed STABLE Act Harms Those It Claims to Protect
11.12.2020
Women of color from the cryptocurrency industry are concerned the STABLE Act would make wealth disparities in the U.S. much worse
Would the STABLE Act Make Running an Ethereum Node Illegal?
9.12.2020
The STABLE Act regulating the burgeoning stablecoin industry is misplaced and overly broad, says our columnist
US Representatives Add Digital Currencies to the 2021 Defense Bill
6.12.2020
The United States government is preparing to pass the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the latest bill includes a broad definition of currencies and includes “digital currencies.” However, after more than 50 NDAA bills passed, President Donald Trump plans to veto...
New Draft U.S. Law Will Make It Illegal To Issue Stablecoins Without Federal Reserve Approval
4.12.2020
Three U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that will force private stablecoin issuers to obtain a banking charter (or license) and approval from the Federal Reserve before they can issue a stablecoin. Instigated by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, with support from Reps. Jesús García and Stephen...
Why Stablecoins Are the First Battleground of the Coming Crypto Regulation Wars
3.12.2020
The STABLE Act would force all stablecoin issuers to have bank licenses, a shot across the bow that portends an emerging legal challenge for the industry
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin’s Edge as a Hedge and Crypto’s Reaction to the STABLE Act
3.12.2020
Crypto Twitter, like the U.S. Congress, is usually divided. A proposed law to strengthen stablecoin oversight has brought crypto together
OCC Wants to End Banks’ Discrimination of Disfavored Businesses Including Crypto Companies
23.11.2020
The OCC is proposing a rule change that compels large U.S. banks to offer and provide fair access to financial services to anyone that wants them. The proposition seeks to clarify the obligation of large banks to provide fair access to financial services in a manner consistent with the Dodd-Frank...
US in Crypto Tax Balancing Act, ETH Miners Safe Until Nov. 2021 + More News
20.11.2020
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The US Treasury Department has told attendees at the OECD-arranged 2020 Global Blockchain Policy Forum that it is still undecided...