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The entire premise set in motion by Satoshi Nakamoto ten years ago was one of a decentralized peer to peer currency beyond the control of governments, banks and mega corporations. Fast forward to 2019 and we have yet to achieve that goal as banks are still controlling the...
Would a state-backed cryptocurrency be better than its decentralized counterpart? International media has already rolled out their opinions on the matter. It’s a YES-IT-CAN. The opinions find their inspirations in comments made by Christine Lagarde last week. The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that a government-backed cryptocurrency...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against two cryptocurrency companies which were accused of violating ICO securities offering registration rules. Both firms, Carrier EQ (Airfox) and Paragon Coin sold digital tokens in ICOs in 2017 after the regulator’s official stance on the ICO. Some crypto fundraisers...
The cryptocurrency markets have found stability following a period of large gains, with Bitcoin trading steadily in the $6,500 region and altcoins trading sideways. The stability comes after an important mid-term election cycle in the United States, in which multiple pro-crypto and pro-blockchain politicians were elected into public...
To many crypto savants, the modern political scene, which promotes centralization and censorship in some cases, is far from a topic of importance. But, as Tuesday’s U.S. midterm poll results have started to roll in, the ears of cryptocurrency enthusiasts have metaphorically perked up, as it was unexpectedly divulged...
Aijt Pai, U.S. FCC Chair, has said it’s a challenge to level the playing field between emerging technologies, including blockchain, and not disadvantage any of them. US Telecoms Regulator Studies How to Evolve Blockchain The chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – the government agency in charge...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the launch of the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) to promote public engagement on fintech-related issues and initiatives, including blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. SEC Launches FinHub Portal in Connection with the Issuance of Its DAO Report FinHub,...
Europe is rapidly becoming the world’s cryptocurrency hub, with a significant amount of EUR funding being directed into cryptocurrency projects. So far this year, the value of token sales in Europe is close to exceeding that of Asia and the U.S. combined. Fabric Ventures, a venture capital fund...
Poloniex, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges in the market, has recently initiated the process of shutting down its crypto margin and lending products for US-based users. In an official announcement released on October 4, the Poloniex team stated: “By the end of the year, we’re taking steps...
A group of major players in the crypto and blockchain industry have joined forces to pay D.C. lobbyists to ensure that US lawmakers pass legislation that is friendly to the crypto and blockchain industry. The group of fintech firms that are joining forces will be paying the lobbyists...
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