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Time for Serious Global Crypto Regulation, Germany Says
15.12.2022
Germany’s financial watchdog has issued a call for global regulation of the crypto industry in the aftermath of the FTX collapse. The hands-off approach was wrong, the head of the agency says, insisting it’s time to protect consumers as the sector expands links with traditional finance. Bafin...
More than 90% of consumers are curious about the Metaverse: Capgemini
8.12.2022
The volatility of the crypto market hasn’t stopped the metaverse from gaining potential as a utility for businesses and consumers alike
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves Above $17,000 on Wednesday
30.11.2022
Bitcoin moved to $17,000 on Wednesday, as markets continued to digest the U.S. consumer confidence report. Confidence amongst consumers fell to its lowest level since July, despite inflation easing in the world’s largest economy. Ethereum remained higher, edging closer to $1,300. Bitcoin...
Bank of England Warned Consumers About DeFi Risks Following FTX Collapse – Regulation Coming Soon?
22.11.2022
Bank of England (BoE), the UK’s central bank, warned consumers about the risks of using decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols shortly after the crypto exchange FTX collapsed.
The warning from the central bank was given in a speech by Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Jon Cunliffe, at...
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Advises What Consumers and Businesses Should Do as Recession Looms
21.11.2022
Amazon founder and former chief executive Jeff Bezos has given some advice to consumers and small businesses about what they should do given that the U.S. economy is either already in a recession or is headed into one “very soon.” The billionaire said: “The economy does not look...
Metaverse ‘explosion’ will be driven by B2B, not retail consumers: KPMG partner
18.11.2022
KPMG's incoming Head of Metaverse Futures Alysse Sue said the objective is to build a multi-million dollar business opportunity for the firm by 2025
US Senator Says Crypto Needs ‘More Aggressive Enforcement’ — ‘I’m Going to Keep Pushing SEC to Enforce the Law’
11.11.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren says the implosion of crypto exchange FTX shows that the crypto industry needs “more aggressive enforcement.” She stressed: “I’m going to keep pushing SEC to enforce the law to protect consumers and financial stability.” However, many...
Singapore Seeks to Reduce Risks for Retail Crypto Investors With Restrictive Rules
27.10.2022
Financial authorities in Singapore have proposed new regulations designed to protect consumers from risks associated with cryptocurrency investment and trading. The measures, which also aim to expand regulations for stablecoins, will be discussed with the industry before their adoption. Singapore...
Bank of America and JPMorgan Say US Economy Is Doing Well, Consumers Are in Good Shape Despite Inflation
19.10.2022
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and JPMorgan & Chase CEO Jamie Dimon both agree that the U.S. economy is doing well and consumers are in good shape. “The consumers basically have more money in their accounts by multiples than they did pre-pandemic,” said the Bank of America...
Latest CPI Data Shows Red-Hot Inflation Continues to Thrive in the US, Consumer Prices Jumped 8.2% in September
13.10.2022
The latest inflation data from the United States indicates that consumer prices have kept climbing despite expectations of a slowdown. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) summary published on Thursday shows an 8.2% rise in the year through September, and the core index rating saw the fastest yearly...
Bernstein Says Polygon Blockchain Is Bringing Crypto to Consumers
29.9.2022
The blockchain’s success has come from its ability to build a more mainstream customer gateway, the broker said
California Launches Crackdown on 11 Crypto Firms Accused of Operating Ponzi Schemes
28.9.2022
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has cracked down on 11 cryptocurrency companies that are accused of violating California securities laws. Nine of the firms reportedly solicited funds from investors in order to trade cryptocurrencies on the customer’s...
Enhanced KYC checks can be a win-win for crypto exchanges and consumers — here's why
20.9.2022
Adopting more stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) checks can give crypto exchanges a competitive edge over those that meet minimal standards
US Treasury publishes laundry lists of crypto risks for consumers, national security
16.9.2022
The Treasury Department was downbeat on crypto in two publications produced in response to the president’s executive order on digital asset development issued in March
US Inflation Rate in August Runs Hot at 8.3%, Peter Schiff Says America’s ‘Days of Sub-2% Inflation Are Gone’
13.9.2022
On September 13, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the country’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation jumped by 8.3% annually in August. The reduction was less than expected and market analysts believe the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue its aggressive rate hikes going forward....
Central Bank of China Calls for Increasing Use of Digital Yuan
12.9.2022
The People’s Bank of China has urged for widening of the array of use-case scenarios for its central bank digital currency. The monetary authority believes that deeper interconnection with traditional e-payment platforms will make the digital yuan more convenient for consumers....
US Senators Press Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Crypto Scam Policies for Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp
11.9.2022
Six U.S. senators have demanded answers from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about how his company is handling cryptocurrency scams on its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. “We are concerned that Meta provides a breeding ground for cryptocurrency fraud that causes...
Sen. Lummis: My legislation would empower the SEC to protect consumers
8.9.2022
Lummis-Gillibrand would allow the SEC to figure out which cryptocurrencies fall under its regulatory purview, leaving the rest to the CFTC
Ripple counsel: SEC's shakedowns leave consumers holding the bag
30.8.2022
The response comes as Ripple Labs and other critics believe the SEC has overstepped its mark on the enforcement of the crypto space
US Crypto Ownership Rises This Year to 13%, 'Consumers Were Hoping to Buy the Dip' - Survey
25.8.2022
Cryptocurrency adoption in the US has expanded, with some 13% of American adults owning crypto in July, up from 10% in January 2022, according to a recent report by personal finance comparison site Finder.com.
A spokesperson for Finder.com told Cryptonews.com that the survey has been running since...