Category: USA
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US: SEC Official Says ICO Regulation Should Be ‘Balanced’, Congressman Suggests Ban
An SEC regulator thinks that the approach to ICOs should be “balanced,” while one Financial Services Committee member referred to ICO issuers as “charlatans and scammers” #NEWS
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Bitcoin Was the Ninth Most Popular Wikipedia Article Last Year
Its seems users who frequent the online encyclopedia platform Wikipedia read the ‘Bitcoin’ article hosted on the site a lot. According to statistics, the Wiki Bitcoin page was the ninth most read article on Wikipedia last year. Also Read: Binance Exchange Founder Sued by VC Fund Sequoia Capital Bitcoin Article on Wikipedia Was the Ninth Most…
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Banking App Revolut Becomes Tech ‘Unicorn’ Valued At $1.7 Bln After Latest Funding Round
Banking app Revolut raises $250 mln in funding round – now valued at $1.7 bln, making it a “unicorn” startup #NEWS
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Wisconsin Mulls Guidelines for Campaign Contributions in Bitcoin
Authorities in the state of Wisconsin have discussed the adoption of guidelines regarding cryptocurrency contributions to political campaigns, as requested by the Libertarian Party. Other states, like California, have urged politicians not to accept bitcoin donations. Kansas is the only state prohibiting such contributions. The Federal Election Commission allows crypto donations to campaigns for federal…
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Capital Group Prohibits Associates, Family Members From Investing In ICOs
Capital Group filed an upgraded Code of Ethics with the SEC, where it prohibited associates from investing in in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). #NEWS
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Bill Allowing Residents To Pay Taxes In Crypto Passes Arizona House Committee
The Arizona State House moves forward on a bill that would allow residents to pay their taxes with cryptocurrencies. #NEWS
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Walmart Is Ready To Use Blockchain For Its Live Food Business
American retail giant Walmart is ready to implement Blockchain for tracking foods, ensuring food safety says VP of Food Safety and Health. #NEWS
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California State Senator Promotes Blockchain Bill For Recording Stock Information
California State Senator advances legislation to establish a secure method of processing corporate share certificates by means of Blockchain. #NEWS
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Tim Draper Says Bitcoin Is Bigger Than The Industrial Revolution In Debate With Skeptics
Billionaire VC investor Tim Draper argues during a debate with financial traditionalists that Bitcoin is bigger than some of human history’s major technological developments. #NEWS
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Kraken: NY Attorney General’s Inquiry ‘Publicity Stunt,’ Japan’s VC Act ‘Good Example’
Kraken calls NY Attorney General’s crypto exchange inquiry a “publicity stunt,” calls Japan’s VC Act a “relatively” good example, in their general regulation overview. #NEWS