Category: Regulations

  • The Myth of Authority: Mnuchin Denies USD Is Used Criminally

    The Myth of Authority: Mnuchin Denies USD Is Used Criminally

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydjvvtCpHas&w=560&h=349] U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has once again weighed in on bitcoin, claiming the U.S. dollar has not been used to finance “nefarious” activity on a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box. Democratic House Representative Maxine Waters also dropped a tasty nugget of a soundbite as well, sharing her thoughts on “bitcom” and…

  • New Report Showcases Why Crypto Can Prevent Money Laundering Better Than Fiat Currencies

    New Report Showcases Why Crypto Can Prevent Money Laundering Better Than Fiat Currencies

    Lawmakers and crypto detractors around the world often call money laundering a potential source of worry for cryptocurrency usage. However, a fresh report from news outlet VentureBeat outlines why cryptos actually offer superior identification and prevention of money laundering. Regulatory concerns over crypto money laundering are overplayed This comes as the last week has seen…

  • Fund Manager Says the United States “Has Already Lost” Crypto Innovation Rally

    Fund Manager Says the United States “Has Already Lost” Crypto Innovation Rally

    Crypto fund manager Brian Kelly is out today with harsh words for those hoping the United States will reverse course on the country’s crypto policy. According to Kelly, it might already be too late for the United States to regain its lead within crypto. Kelly: The US may have already lost the race Specifically, this…

  • G20 Policymakers to Discuss Regulations Proposed by Crypto Industry

    As world leaders start arriving for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, policymakers and crypto industry representatives are convening at another summit to discuss the implications of proposed global standards for crypto assets and service providers, as well as solutions that will minimize unintended consequences of implementing these standards. Also read: FATF Releases Global Standards…

  • G20 Policymakers to Discuss Regulations Proposed by Crypto Industry

    As world leaders start arriving for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, policymakers and crypto industry representatives are convening at another summit to discuss the implications of proposed global standards for crypto assets and service providers, as well as solutions that will minimize unintended consequences of implementing these standards. Also read: FATF Releases Global Standards…

  • G20 Policymakers to Discuss Regulations Proposed by Crypto Industry

    As world leaders start arriving for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, policymakers and crypto industry representatives are convening at another summit to discuss the implications of proposed global standards for crypto assets and service providers, as well as solutions that will minimize unintended consequences of implementing these standards. Also read: FATF Releases Global Standards…

  • BCH Can Be the Global Coin for Daily Spending, Says Italian Crypto Executive

    BCH Can Be the Global Coin for Daily Spending, Says Italian Crypto Executive

    Italy has had its share of economic problems in the past decade and a growing number of its citizens blame the euro for their country’s misfortunes. Italians, many of whom still prefer to use cash, are now turning their attention to cryptocurrencies such as BCH. Federico Pecoraro, the CEO of Chainblock, one of the first…

  • BCH Can Be the Global Coin for Daily Spending, Says Italian Crypto Executive

    BCH Can Be the Global Coin for Daily Spending, Says Italian Crypto Executive

    Italy has had its share of economic problems in the past decade and a growing number of its citizens blame the euro for their country’s misfortunes. Italians, many of whom still prefer to use cash, are now turning their attention to cryptocurrencies such as BCH. Federico Pecoraro, the CEO of Chainblock, one of the first…

  • Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries

    Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries

    Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released its 2019 report and noted a significant spike in inquiries concerning cryptocurrency related issues last year. The report details a 70% increase in 2018 in regard to consumer queries largely stemming from exchange issues. Moreover, over the last two quarters of 2019, the Japanese yen paired with various…

  • VPN Providers Defy Order to Connect to Russia’s Internet Censor

    VPN Providers Defy Order to Connect to Russia’s Internet Censor

    Russian regulators have once again moved to expand oversight of the online space in an attempt to ensure compliance with various restrictions Moscow is trying to impose. But as in other cases, their efforts have been met with resistance. Over a dozen VPN platforms, popular among crypto enthusiasts and other privacy-conscious users, have refused to…